Shows
The GondolacastThe Gondolacast 036 - Greg Stump & Geoff StumpGreg & Geoff Stump ditch a John Clendenin mogul clinic on Ajax mountain in order to discuss decades of filmmaking in the ski industry.
2025-02-1632 minThe GondolacastThe Gondolacast 035 - The Legend of André Roch with Maurizio Raselli & Anna ScottAndrew time travels backwards 88 years to explore the lasting legacy of famed alpinist, André Roch. Maurizio Raselli, a PhD student at the University of Fribourg, teams up with Aspen Historical Society's Anna Scott to paint the full picture.
2025-02-0235 minThe GondolacastThe Gondolacast 034 - Tamara Šuša & Steve The Pirate Karczewski2 legs is 2 easy for Steve. 2 batteries are too hard for Andrew. The host catches up with Tamara Šuša, Steve Karczewski, and Madison Ames to speak about the award winning short film "2 legs is 2 easy."
2025-01-1429 min
The GondolacastThe Gondolacast 033 - Closing Day STRANGERS 2024Andrew heads up the gondola on closing day with his Wife and a pork sandwich. Eric, Alexandra, John, and Nina explore topics such as denim, plane crashes, million dollar flower arrangements & more.
2024-04-2714 minThe GondolacastThe Gondolacast 032 - Buckhorn Public ArtsGusty winds shut down the gondola for the day just minutes after the fellas finished their ride. Andrew digs in with Tim Sack and Parker Rowe, two-thirds of the team behind Buckhorn Public Arts. Finally, some "sophisticated house music" lands a home in Aspen, along with all the cultural and artistic fixings.
www.buckhornpublicarts.org
2024-04-0824 minThe GondolacastThe Gondolacast 031 - Paul AndersenAndrew takes 3 Gondolas and 1 lift ride with Paul Andersen, a man Aspen must protect at all costs! Paul is immensely valuable to the framing of historical and modern Aspen. Strangers abound on every ride and DJ Golden makes a special guest experience.
2024-02-2148 minThe GondolacastThe Gondolacast 030 - STRANGERS @ PowderhornJust two short hours away from Aspen lies the Powderhorn Mountain Resort. Andrew ventures out of the Aspen bubble and meets Le Mono Ski and Mark Sitz on a freakishly warm January day.
2024-02-0312 minThe GondolacastThe Gondolacast 029 - X-Games Ski Judges 2024After 23 years in Aspen, will the X-Games ever return? Andrew takes a lap with the esteemed ski judges - mainly because he enjoys European accents in the gondola.
2024-01-2915 minThe GondolacastThe Gondolacast 028 - Barclay Dodge & Rob IttnerBarclay Dodge, chef & owner of Bosq restaurant in Aspen, takes a ride with old pal and restauranteur, Rob Ittner. The first Michelin star of Aspen, wild berries, and the general restaurant landscape are among the conversations. On skis, Barclay proves he can rip it with the top 1% of Gondolacast participants.
2024-01-1433 minThe GondolacastThe Gondolacast 027 - Jason Flynn, Katrina Devore & Chilean CarolJason Flynn, cofounder of High Society Freeride, takes a couple laps for the first Gondolacast of the 23/24 season. Native and long time ski professional, Katrina Devore hops on bucket number two alongside Carol, who has twice as many winters under her belt as years alive.
2023-12-1129 min
The GondolacastThe Gondolacast 026 - I Talked With The Sheriff, and I Didn't Shoot No DeputyAndrew connects with Sheriff Michael Buglione, freshly elected and sworn into office at the beginning of 2023. Deputy Anthony Todaro suits up (in his ski gear) and Deputy Kent Taylor takes a double loop with the head honcho.
2023-04-0947 minThe GondolacastThe Gondolacast 025 - Mezcal & MoisturizerAndrew gets 2 cabin rides in at Snowmass with Sonya Auvray, founder of Dona Vega Mezcal and Karina Perez-Marconi, founder of Antedotum. Their skin ages one year with the mezcal shot and somehow gets younger with application of sunscreen.
https://mezcaldonavega.com/
https://antedotum.com/
2023-03-1922 minThe GondolacastThe Gondolacast 024 - The Beyul Wolf (Reuben Sadowsky)Andrew takes two rides with Reuben Sadowsky- Aspen native, renaissance man, and co-founder of the Beyul Retreat. Located up the Frying Pan drainage outside of Basalt, Reuben and his team are bringing new meaning to the "Aspen Idea." The conversation starts there and ends on quantum blueberries.
2023-02-2740 minThe GondolacastThe Gondolacast 023- The $76.25 Million Dollar QuestionThe Russians are...here. In 2022 a chain reaction of events rocked Aspen and reverberated around the world. David Krause, Andrew Travers, and Roger Marolt were at the center of the controversy and share their stories over three Gondola rides.
2023-01-3144 minThe GondolacastThe Gondolacast 022 - STRANGERS: GAY SKI WEEKThree fellas in town for Aspen's annual Gay Ski Week get locked in a gondola cabin with Andrew. Things get a little weird...
2023-01-2616 minThe GondolacastThe Gondolacast 021 - Skippy For PresidentThe Gondolacast is back after a one year break. Andrew connects with Skippy Mesirow, Jamie Butemeyer, John Doyle, and Luke Tonar. Skippy embarks on a campaign for reelection and we solve all of Aspen's housing problems in 45 minutes. You're welcome.
2023-01-2046 min
The GondolacastThe Gondolacast 020 - Ski Bums Closing Day 2021Andrew joins up with old pallies Charlie Lasser and Stephen Smith, accompanied by Nicole and Steak House Eric. These brave souls expose that despite an ongoing pandemic, hundreds of ski bums chose to triumphantly ascend Aspen Mountain for a good old rip on closing day.
2021-04-2112 minThe GondolacastThe Gondolacast 019 - X Games/World Cup Ski JudgesAndrew links up with old comrades who make up the highest level of freeskiing judges in the world. Since Aspen/Snowmass has stepped up to host multiple competitions during the pandemic, these fellas are spending more time in Aspen than usual. We link up for some laps but sadly fail to catch the European judges for a session. Thanks to Ian Meader, Dan Allen, Jason Arons, and surfer bro Theo Crowley.
2021-03-2113 minThe GondolacastThe Gondolacast 018 - STRANGERSKristy and Stephanie join Andrew for a windy ride and propose future naked Gondolacasts. Like the good ol' days, a few strangers learn about each other, talk ski runs, and figure out that everyone goes to CU Boulder.
2021-03-1416 minThe GondolacastThe Gondolacast 017 - David Matthews (Woody Creek Distillers) + Special GuestWhiskey on Monday anyone? Join the Gondolacast for a few drams with master distiller and VP of Operations for Woody Creek Distillers, David Matthews. Some whiskeys are brought along and we talk about (or drink) the pipeline. Once again proving why Woody Creek is worthy of the buzz and accolades. A synergistic special guest spots us in line and joins for round 2!
2021-03-0727 minThe GondolacastThe Gondolacast 016 - FREAKS! (Baker Boyd, Chase DeMeulenaere, Mark & Morris Hogan)Legends coalesce to rip some turns and shoot the shit. The Freaks, dubbed "the most notorious ski gang in Aspen," - members Baker Boyd, Chase DeMeulenaere, Mark and Morris Hogan show Andrew why they live up to the hype. RIP and hats off to Sam Coffey and Wallace Westfeldt.
2021-02-2816 minThe GondolacastThe Gondolacast 015- OthelloOne of Aspen's most boldest and beautifulest, Othello Clark, hops on the Snowmass gondola for a few laps with the Gondolacast. We talk about how the Aspen black community has grown from 2 to 100, his role in establishing the first skateboard shop, soap operas and much more.
2021-02-1730 minThe GondolacastThe Gondolacast 014- The Ohio Snowcat Driver Saga Vol. 2The second installment chronicling multiple waves of Ohioan winter enthusiasts who have migrated to Aspen with the promise of driving snowcats. After weeks of trying to coordinate, the Ajax gondola was shut down due to heavy winds. Thankfully the lift attendants let us in anyway...
Mark Pinter & John Cody
Listen to The Ohio Snowcat Driver Saga Vol. 1 - https://soundcloud.com/thegondolacast/the-gondolacast-episode-004-the-ohio-snowcat-driver-saga-vol-1
2021-02-0823 minThe GondolacastThe Gondolacast 013- Jesse Belle Denver, Oliver Bacharach & MoreJesse Belle Denver and her husband Eli, join forces with Oliver Bacharach to talk about their fathers' successes in music and in life as they carry on two separate legacies of some of Aspen's most beloved men. Each have carved out their own paths in the valley spreading music, love, healing, and ice cream along the way.
Pedro's Magical Christmas -https://www.amazon.com/Pedros-Magic-Christmas-Tim-Brubaker/dp/1665509856
Afternoon Deelites - https://www.instagram.com/afternoondeelites/?hl=en
*Correction* Jesse Belle's (and John Denver's) real last name is Deutschendorf, meaning German Village not shower village (duche). Sounded cool though :)
2021-01-1131 minThe GondolacastThe Gondolacast 012 - Colter HinchliffeLocal professional skier, Colter Hinchliffe, and Andrew try Gondolacasting on the Bell Chair and Couch between powder runs- discovering that Andrew sucks big time at removing wind post production. They discuss the positives and negatives of skiing for a living, or living for skiing and have a good ol' time catching their breath on Aspen's slowest chairs.
2020-12-2125 min
The GondolacastThe Gondolacast 011 - STRANGERSAndrew takes two bucket laps with different groups of strangers. Thanks to Buck Erickson, Kelly Klein, Greg Ernst on lap one and Dave and Rosemary for round two. Corona virus can't touch skiing's ability to bring people together.
2020-12-1424 minThe GondolacastThe Gondolacast 010 - STRANGERSAfter a screeching halt in March 2020 due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Andrew steps back in the gondola with some strangers. A trio of undocumented Brazilians take a ski trip to Aspen...
2020-12-0714 minThe GondolacastThe Gondolacast 009 - Thug Yoga, Berkel Beats & DJ Naka GEver done yoga or danced in Aspen? If so, there is a good chance you have been hypnotized by one of these three cool cats. Three laps with Courtney Smith, the founder of Thug Yoga and two of Aspen's most notorious DJs - Berkel Beats & Naka G. With the current Covid-19 pandemic and the closing of all Colorado ski resorts, this will likely be the last Gondolacast for awhile. Stay safe and make sure you are subscribed! To be continued...
2020-03-1546 minThe GondolacastThe Gondolacast 008 - Mayor Torre & Aspen Next GenOn a foggy Monday morning with 6 inches of fresh snow, host Andrew Wickes surprises Aspen Next Gen commission members with the Mayor of Aspen for their second ride. They solve all of the community's problems in three gondola rides. Random skiers join in on every run. Cheers to the first lady (Leah Fielding) on the Gondolacast and to the first snowboarding Mayor of Aspen!
2020-03-0841 minThe GondolacastThe Gondolacast 007 - Alex FerreiraAlex Ferreira, back to back- X-Games ski halfpipe gold medalist and Olympic silver medalist talks growing up in Aspen, competing at the top level, which other ski resorts he would considering living at and much more. Your mom is from Jersey!
2020-03-0133 minThe GondolacastThe Gondolacast 006 - Duncan Clauss (Aspen Brewing Company)Get your beer here! Take a hot lap with Aspen Brewing Company founder, Duncan Clauss, as we dig into the roots of an iconic brand. Duncan dishes on his early days living in the taproom in downtown Aspen and we get down and dirty (or nerdy) on the beer industry as a whole.
2020-02-2413 minThe GondolacastThe Gondolacast 005 - Roger Marolt & Lorenzo Semple IIIAspen natives and notorious newspaper columnists reveal the history of their rivalry, why a mountain in Alaska is named after one of their fathers, how surviving Aspen is possible with or without drugs, how to complete the "double diamond challenge" and much much more. Two epic laps on the gondola with some of Aspen/Snowmass' finest.
2020-02-1730 minThe GondolacastThe Gondolacast Episode 004- The Ohio Snowcat Driver Saga Vol. 1Aspen Mountain snowcat drivers, Pat Cooke & Darrin Carelli, help us trace the roots of a wave of Ohioans who have made their way west and now maintain the Aspen/Snowmass ski resorts. Currently there are 10+ with the count being as high as 13. These two studs talk about their experiences living in the World Cup racing cabin under lift 1A, pet peeves while operating heavy machinery and much more.
2020-02-1031 minThe GondolacastThe Gondolacast Episode 003 - Wiley "Danger" MapleWe ski "America's Downhill" behind Aspen native and World Cup racer Wiley Maple. A retirement announcement, World Cup stories, insights into the inner workings of The Freaks ski gang, his favorite philosophers, near death experiences and more all make it into the conversations on two bucket laps.
2020-02-0329 min
The GondolacastThe Gondolacast Episode 002 - Skippy Mesirow & Jack BoydAspen Town Councilman, Skippy Mesirow, takes responsibility for an instagram story that got him in some hot water. We talk about his recent journey to Costa Rica, in which his own death was revealed to himself. The Aspen housing crisis is solved. Almost. 3 hot laps with Skippy & the Gondolacast.
2020-01-2941 min
The GondolacastThe Gondolacast Episode 001 - Torin Yater-Wallace, Aidan Sheehan, Chase DeMuelenaere & MoreJoin the Gondolacast as we take a couple lefts and rights with Aspen native and X-Games gold medalist Torin Yater-Wallace. Torin's roommate Chase DeMuelenaere shares what it was like to snowboard on Ajax the day it opened to snowboarders. Fellow ski extraordinaire, Aidan Sheehan, explains how to make it in Aspen. A friendly on the ride, Michael, gives us a history lesson on the Kaprun train disaster of 2000.
2020-01-2127 min