SideDish Longmont

In their second week of conference call/podcast, Eric and Brady are proud to have special guests, Jean and Dan Ditslear - owners of 300 Suns Brewing and Nate Say, owner of Scratch Kitchen.  Jean, Dan and Nate discuss how local businesses are coping with the new business environment in the wake of the COVID-19.  The major theme is go out and support local restaurants, breweries and businesses.  Ple...

The guys find ways to cope during the Social Distancing that is Covid-19.  Not much in the Buzz around town to discuss with the disruption but you can count on Brady and Eric to lighten the mood or attempt to.  Please be patient as we work through our audio difficulties.  This is our first remote podcast and we'll get a better mic for Eric next time. Music Thanks to Andy Eppler for " Not...

Sorry for some distortion on this episode.  We'll fix it for next time.  The guys discuss the coming of Moe's Bagels, a new apartment complex The Farm Haus, closing of Old Chicago, and the opening of the Taco Palace.  The guys welcome Dan Jones, Executive Director of the St. Vrain FC who discusses the rise of soccer in the St. Vrain area.  Business mentions In this episode Moe's Bag...

Brady is back and the guys are in rare form in a new studio.  A few glitches to start but eventually they get on track.  The guys welcome Jessica Carson, lead singer of Clandestine Amigo to the show.  In addition to having a great voice the guys also learn that Jessica is the organizer behind the Winter WalkAbout - a music festival each year in Longmont.  Business mentions In this episode Clandest...

Eric flies solo on this pre-recorded interview with Robert Gutierrez, Co-Founder of iLOKY, a digital marketing company that promotes businesses with advertising on Uber and Lyft vehicles.  You gotta hear this guy!  As a recent High School graduate, Robert is already working on his second business idea.  He shares this unique advertising idea, business model and results of the first beta test in Lo...

Eric, Flying solo for a sick Brady, provides updates on Oskar Blues ChuBurger, the coming of Runza, Mosaics in an old town alley, and new SideDish stickers (you gotta get yours!.  Thankfully Eric's babbling is interrupted by Guest Sabrina Ehlert who discusses her views on the Art Scene in Longmont and her involvement with the Cidery and painting classes.  Business mentions In this episode Run...

The guys discuss where to shop for food on this special guest-free episode.  Brady loves using the self-check out at Target to purchase large quantities of food, much to the chagrin of people like Eric who believe there are limits to the amount of products you can purchase in the self checkout.  Brady also learns about the wonders of Scan Bag Go at King Supers and the guys discuss upcoming events....

You shouldn't have to wait out all night for a garden plot.  Megan Reehl, Operations Manager for Growing Gardens explains how to get a garden plot in the city and what Growing Gardens is up to these days. In the Buzz Around Town the guys lament the difficulties of running a business in Prospect New Town. Businesses Mentioned include Growing Gardens Music Thanks to Andy Eppler for " Nothi...

Yes, it's a bit early... but for Eric it's never too early to talk about gardening.  The guys are joined by Carol O'Meara, CSU Extension Agent Horticulture and Entomology and Co-Manager of Master Gardening Program.  She discusses how easy radishes are to grow and her dislike of Kohlrabi among many other helpful gardening tips. If you're new to Colorado, she provides some tips o...

The guys are joined by Brian Coppom, Executive Director of the Boulder County Farmers Markets .  Brian discusses the benefits and developments of the WIC program at the Farmers Market, why there's a lot of Folk Music, and the future of Kholrabi.  Is it the Kale of the decade? Eric hopes so! In the Buzz around town the guys mention The change in the Rogers Grove Community Garden Colorado Stone...

The guys discuss Wind Chimes and who owns them.  Apparently Eric owns three, though he's not sure he knows.  In the Buzz around town, they discuss the Union Pointe Apartments, closure of Bin 46, AveXis, and Poppy Salon. In the Deep Dive, the guys get up close with recycling and reuse.  If you need to get rid of something, check out some great resources from the City of Longmont, Eco-Cycle and...

The guys are back from the Holiday Break and raring to go.  A little out of practice, Eric steps on the intro. In the Buzz around town they discuss the ownership change at Janie's cafe, the closure of Game Force, and the new Eclipse Clothing, and a new bridal shop on Main Street, Eleven, Eleven. In the Deep Dive, the guys are joined by Nancy Kerr, Director of the Longmont Library who tells us...

The guys are on holiday break but to ease the lag of hearing our bad takes on Longmont,  Brady and Eric take a deep dive on Thrift Stores in Longmont.  Please reach out to the show if you have items to add info@sidedishlongmont.org  Happy Holidays to everyone! Music Thanks to Andy Eppler for " Nothing but the Rain " as our Intro

The guys take a look at what you should know about living in Longmont.  Please reach out to the show if you have items to add info@sidedishlongmont.org  Happy Holidays to everyone! Smart Asset Full Report on Longmont Winning #1 Boom Town https://smartasset.com/mortgage/top-boomtowns-in-america-2019 Music Thanks to Andy Eppler for " Nothing but the Rain " as our Intro

The guys are joined by Phil Greenwald, Transportation Planning Manager for the City of Longmont.  Phil discusses proposed changes to Coffman Street, quiet railroad signals and traffic flow.  You didn't think traffic could be so entertaining...think again! Smart Asset Full Report on Longmont Winning #1 Boom Town https://smartasset.com/mortgage/top-boomtowns-in-america-2019 Music Thanks to Andy...

Brady is in a feisty and sentimental mood.  In the Buzz around town they discuss the listing of Number 1 Boom Town in the Country by SmartAsset, rumors of Dry Land Distilleries' interest in a new building, new apartments on the 700 block of Main Street, Flexride, and Kroger's divesting in Lucky's Grocery Store.  Eric wonders if this means the 80s music that once was prevalent in Luc...

Brady and Eric recap the Thanksgiving week and in the Buzz around town they discuss the Times Collaborative,  Flower Bin expansion, Left Hand Brewing Events space, and Small Business Saturday.  In the Deep Dive, the guys are joined by Kate Johnson, cheese instructor and author of the new book, "Small Goat, Big Cheese."  We learn that the book is much more than an expose on making cheese....

In this episode, Brady alerts Eric that it's supposed to snow.  The guys' buzz around town includes new developments on Hover and Pike, Clovis Point - apartment complex, Balfour Senior Living, the new Raising Cains restaurant, RossMonster Vans,  and Pods storage.  The guys do a Deep Dive on the Coffman expansion project and other new ways the city is proposing to make bicycling easier in...

Brady and Eric discuss some of the events going on during the holidays.  So many activities it couldn't be contained in one regular episode. The guys discuss Skee Ball, Holiday lighting ceremonies, Santa at the Flower Bin, the Holiday Home Tour, After the Turkey Trot, and much more. Unfortunately a couple of the events we mention have incorrect dates.  Our apologies.  What do you expect from...

The guys are joined by Wayne Tomac City of Longmont Neighborhood Specialist who discusses the Neighborhood Improvement program and how to get funds to support your neighborhood project or block party.  In the buzz around town Brady and Eric discuss the closing of Two Dog Diner and 2020 Wine Bar.  The guys also discuss, the cost to rent the South Main Station apartments (at least according to Zillo...

We learn that Brady is the true comedic genius of this podcast and during the buzz around town Brady and Eric discuss the sock pop up store, over and over again (It's deja vu all over again).  The guys talk about Violet Press, Crystal Joys and all things rocks (apologies to the rock collectors in our audience), Ice Box Knitting, the Mountain Fountain in Hygiene and the new Benny's Tacos...

Brady and Eric discuss Brady's new big time purchase - fueling the American economy! On the buzz around town, the guys discuss the new Mercado on south Main (below 3rd Avenue), the Renaissance Retail Center on Airport Road, Lockheed Martin's new jobs, and mum is still the word on the leasing of the old La Madeline space in the Village at the Peaks.  We're joined by Executive Directo...

Brady and Eric discuss the craft brew scene and things to do from Nancy Rezac, Executive Director of Visit Longmont.  Nancy also reveals who in Longmont is responsible for our cheesemaking reputation.  We do a buzz around town to discuss Marketplace Bakery (1515 Main Street).  Hint, it’s not what Eric thought it was.  Brady and Eric discuss Blue Corn Tacos and the guys discuss the new project nort...

Brady and Eric discuss the happenings at the Longmont Museum with Director Kim Manajek.  We delve deep into Halloween Candy and do a buzz around town to discuss the new development on 16th and Main, 15th and Terry.  Brady becomes the 'old man' and tracks down the "why" behind the Safeway gas pumps mysterious disappearance. Thanks to Andy Eppler for providing Nothing But the Rai...

Join Brady and Eric as they discuss the coffee houses in Longmont.  Let us know your favorite place by sending us a message on Facebook.  You may well discover a new place that you haven't heard about before.  Thanks to Andy Eppler for use of his song, "Nothing but the Rain" https://open.spotify.com/album/6VDUNmDDL9IvHkgU2Cp0bW