Outdoors with Hiking Bob: Bob talks again with Allen Beauchamp about the progress on the Legacy Loop
Bob sits again with cycling expert Allen Beauchamp and they discuss the progress on the Legacy Loop project.
Easy Vegan: Ontario goes vegan!
This week on Episode 88 of Easy Vegan: Over one weekend nearly 12,000 people in Ontario will share vegan experiences through food, talks, cooking demonstrations and entertainment. Ottawa Veg Fest organizer Pamela Tourigny and Niagara Veg Fest organizer Laurie Morrison share what to expect and how the veg festivals have expanded veganism in their communities.…
Reality Check, May 26, 2017
Gary and Dee discuss a plethora of topics. Traveling this summer? Check out the CDC’s travel apps @ https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/apps-about. Want to check out the finances of the people working in the White House? There’s a page for that, by public integrity–https://www.publicintegrity.org/2017/04/04/20801/new-database-details-white-house-officials-finances. Have something that needs repairing? Check out the repair cafe at the Rockrimmon library…
Women’s Health
Chef Stevie and Robin Depies discuss women’s issues including health, exercise, food, sleep, heart disease, bone health and many more. Ok, guys, listen up to these two because you may learn a lot about your spouse, significant other, or that casual acquaintance. They are important and we guys need to take care of them. If…
Council Matters: Senior Center – May 29 2017
Our venerable two senior council members, Bill Murray & Tom Strand, take on the happenings at the Colorado Springs Senior Center. Plus other issues that are facing the senior community like sports, insurance, driving, aging, disabilities and transit. Ever hear of the Sustainability and Support Services in Colorado Springs? Neither have they. Silver Sneakers support…
Reality Check, May 20, 2017
Gary and Dee discuss GINA, the Genetic Information Non-Disclosure Act. How will the Republican Health Plan affect this? What are the consequences for people who might have a bad gene? What are the consequences for medical research if people aren’t willing to participate? Other main topic of the week, the “gig economy.” What are the…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob: Memorial Day, National Trails Day, Starlight Spectacular and more events
Bob and Kevin talk about the Memorial Day weekend, the upcoming National Trails Day, the recent first annual Colorado Public Lands Day, the upcoming Starlight Spectacular bike event, hiking the Ute Pass Trail and more.
Easy Vegan: Vegan Villages in Louisiana and beyond
This week on Episode 87 of Easy Vegan: Leah Duncan is on the show to discuss her volunteer and business activism. Through GreenHeart: Products of Peace she uses her expertise to market and promote vegan food, lifestyle and activism. The vegan outreach director for the Humane Society of Louisiana, Leah produces the NOLA Veggie Fest…
A Fresh Take – Spices
Spice up your life! Spice up your health! That’s what Chef Stevie and Rachael Ortega are recommending in this episode of ‘A Fresh Take.’ Count the number of salts and peppers that are available. You’d be surprised. Smoked salt? Sounds delicious. White pepper? This you won’t see on your food. Be creative with your spices.…
Reality Check May 12, 2017 Potpourri
Gary and Dee discuss a variety of topics! FBI Director Comey is fired. Trump invites the Russians to the Oval Office. Free Speech is under attack here in the US and abroad. State funded adoption agencies in Texas discriminating against potential adoptive parents. Why aren’t Republican house members holding town halls to discuss their votes…
Easy Vegan: Vegan Streets Fairs + hemp farming in the U.S.
This week on Episode 86 of Easy Vegan: Vegan Street Fairs are popping up in LA and NYC and more events are coming. Plus, hemp farming is now legal in the U.S.! Guests Jessica Schoech and Travis Cosgriff join me to talk about both! Also available on iTunes and Stitcher. This episode of Easy Vegan is supported in…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob: It’s just Bob this week with a short podcast from Moab, Utah
It’s just Bob this week with a short podcast from Moab, Utah. Topics discussed are visiting the National Parks Utah, roadwork being done in Arches National Park, interactions with cyclists, Colorado Public Lands Day, the Starlight Spectacular
How to get Creative with Cupcakes with Lisa Potts and Andrea Fleischmann
Lisa Potts and Andrea Fleischmann are friends who met through their husbands who race triathlons professionally. Their friendship grew over the years and they quickly realized they had a lot in common including their love for cupcakes, cocktails and shoes. They struck up a cupcake conversation while wedding dress shopping for Andrea and agreed it was time to…
The Photo Show – SuZett Estell – Episode 43
Mike Pach interviews SuZett Estell aka SuZieCoyote of Cosmolic Calicos about her digital art.
Beauty and Food
Beauty and Food: What more can a person want. Chef Stevie and Nita Godwin turn up the heat on foods that are good for beauty in us all and those not so good foods that can damage our complexions. Learn what can damage your skin i.e. soap, sun, fried foods, etc. What about your self…
Reality Check, May 5, 2017
Gary and Dee discuss Doug Lamborn’s view on “Religious Liberty.” It really resembles liberty for a certain segment of the population, oppression for everyone else. Doug was also proud of his vote against the omnibus spending bill. Apparently, bankrupting Puerto Rico is something Doug can get behind. (We will discuss this more in the next…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob: Bob and Kevin talk about hiking guide books, unique hikes and more
Bob and Kevin talk about hiking guide books, and unique places to hike. Also, wildflower photography seminar at Cheyenne Mountain State Park.
How Baristas can Band Together to Open a Coffee House with Tyler Hill
Tyler Hill is a touring poet and public speaker as well as a barista and coffee shop co-owner. He placed 12th at the United States Barista Championship, and he was a founding team member of The Principal’s Office. He’s also one of six co-founders and visionaries behind the unique barista-owned and operated coffee shop Loyal Coffee.…
Easy Vegan: NYC Vegan
This week on Episode 85 of Easy Vegan: Michael Suchman and Ethan Ciment – the duo behind the blog VeganMos.com – have created the new cookbook NYC Vegan. Take a foodie walk through the boroughs of New York City! Also available on iTunes and Stitcher. This episode of Easy Vegan is supported in part by
Food Waste
Preventing food waste. How the flatulent gases of tomatoes and bananas can spoil your other fruits and vegetables in or out of the refrigerator. Of course we must throw in potatoes and onions–they only co-mingle in a skillet with oil or butter. Otherwise keep them in separate parts of the kitchen.
Outdoors with Hiking Bob: TOPS tax 20th Anniversary Events and more
Bob talks with Sarah Bryarly and Tilah Larson from the Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department about the 20th Anniversary of the TOPS (Trails, Open Spaces and Parks) tax. Discussed are the history of the tax, how the money is used, and events to commemorate its anniversary. Also discussed are improvements in Red…
The Photo Show – Jim Van Hoy – Episode 42
Mike Pach talks photography with Colorado Springs nature photographer, Jim Van Hoy.
How to Establish a Custom Home Building Company with Lain Chappell
Lain Chappell is the owner of Solid Rock Custom Homes, and for the past 22 years has been remodeling and building beautiful custom homes throughout the Pikes Peak region. With the slogan “building extraordinary homes that bring family and friends together” he believes the home building process is more than constructing a beautiful home; it is…
Reality Check April 28, 2017
Gary and Dee discuss Trump’s first 100 days; the adjustments that the Republican administration wants to make to the Antiquities Act; and Organ Donation. 100 days of broken promises. Well, most sane people didn’t want them all fulfilled, anyways. The Antiquities Act, we recently celebrated 100 years of the National Park System. The National Park…
Council Matters: Election Follow-up May 1 2017
Newly elected council members, EPA lawsuit, a transit center 20 years in the making and no structure in sight, infrastructure, stormwater and a related fee to come before the voters (when?). Students think the nightlife is boring in Colorado Springs. Could they be right? Will Richard Skorman be a change agent? Time will tell!
A Fresh Take: Wine #2 Sylvia McGrath April 28 2017
When you put together Chef Stevie (a red wine drinker) and Sylvia McGrath (also a red wine drinker) what could possibly go wrong? From the laughter you can tell these two got started well before the record switch was flipped. But, the education is well worth the listen. Salute’