SideDish Longmont

This buzz might be dropping a week later, but it's still fresh. Even without preservatives. Let's see... we talk about a new potential big employer, news about La Mariposa, a new Mexican fried chicken joint opening, a Longmont app, and we butcher some water facts. Maybe listener Michelle can weigh in again. Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and intro music. Thanks...

Shakeel weighs in to help make heads or tails of the June—yesJune—ballot, due June 30. We repeat, June 30, 2026. Yes, you are on vacation or camping or chasing summer vacationed children around but do your best to chime in. Because Shakeel provides a wealth of info and reminds us whywe need to cast our mid-summer— sorry, mid-term—votes. We’ve got a wee bit of buzz too. Thanks to Andy Eppler and Da...

How to give gifts, jewelry store buzz, technology citizensadvisory board, another coffee shop, a vintage retail/bar concept, and so much more. A classic buzz episode drop from SideDish, fashionably one week late. Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our introand outro music. Thanks to production coordinator, Matt! SideDishLongmont@gmail.com

We are joined by the delightful Kassi Malkin today. She and her husband are renovating the historic church at 641 Martin Street, transforming it into a Chouse that will eventually be home to some lucky new occupants. Learn about her experience working with the City of Longmont, the discoveries she has made behind the walls, and the blunt truth about social media marketing. And give her journey a f...

Our most LIT episode ever. Beneath the light of many LED bulbs, we share much ado about water conservation, water restrictions, and trains. After this episode you will be thoroughly educated about the nuances of FastTracks, CoCo, Front Range Passenger Rail and the potential upcoming ballot initiative this fall. Get educated yo. Thanks to Anyd Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro m...

In this raw, funny, and surprisingly emotional episode, our guest Cameron Grant talks about growing up as a fifth generation Longmontian, discovering the power of choir, and why he thinks everyone should join one already. What starts as a conversation about music and community (and the new choir Cameron is launching, Saint Vrain Chorus ) unfolds into something much deeper as Cameron shares a life-...

An episode for the enthusiasts! Join us for this delightful discussion about one man's journey through the ups and downs of vinyl. Learn why any record player is acceptable, how many records are in Martin's personal collection, and other exciting news from Vinyl Cafe! Vinyl Cafe Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music. SideDishLongmont@gmail.com

We kick off May with some fresh Longmont buzz. The recent fire engine hijacking is a highlight but we've got some restaurant buzz for you as well. Thank you to Sunshine Club of Longmont for being this week's sponsor! Don't miss their upcoming Tea fundraiser on May 13 at 3015 Mountain View Ave from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. All are welcome and proceeds support free dental care for elementary...

More Longmont buzz coming your way. Topics include a heavy discussion about typeface and updates on Brady's trash bins. Promise there is some other good stuff in there too. MANY THANKS for our Sponsor --- yes, SPONSOR -- The Sunshine Club of Longmont . (*Not Sunshine Tea Club*). Be sure to attend their annual fundraiser tea on May 13 at 3015 Mt. View Ave from 10 am-3 pm. Longmont's oldest...

A fresh drop for you with updates from our Senior City Council Correspondent, Shakeel Dalal! Tune in to hear about people who are opposed to mass surveillance, among other topics And join Shakeel and the Visible Government League at St Vrain Cidery on April 27th at 7 pm. Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music.

Better late than never! We go the Longmont buzz for y'all. Tune in. More episodes dropping soon! Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music. SideDishLongmont@gmail.com

A missing guest (actually Annie just doesn't read her calendar) and an audio production hiccup to start. But things improve, we promise. A wee bit of buzz on deck for you. Enjoy! Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for intro and outro music.

Who has two thumbs and is missing from the podcast today? You didn't guess it... but it's Brady! We missed you Brady. You weren't here to keep Annie and Shakeel on the rails as they went deep on zoning. Come back! But we still have some solid buzz and the latest City Council Chambers.... Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cuter Music for our intro and outro music. SidedishLongmont@gmail.c...

We've got openings and closings, folks. And a debate fueled by Annie's misguided memory leading to a phone call. It's Brady and Annie coming in strong with everything you want to know and very little you need to know about Longmont. Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music. SideDishLongmont@gmail.com

The senior political corespondent is back. He's got some good updates from the Longmont City Council Chamber, but he he saves the juicy one for last so stay with us... promise it's good. We've got some good buzz and listener mail too! Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music. sidedishlongmont@gmail.com https://www.cml.org/

Take a break from the Olympics to learn about a similar but even cooler winter sporting event right here in Longmont: The Winterfest / Ice Climbing World Cup hosted by Longmont Climbing Collective . The second annual festival is coming up Feb 20/21 and we are getting excited! Find out what they learned from last year and what's on deck for this year. And... did you know you can ride your bike...

First, some buzz. Then, Nick from Urban Field Pizza joins us to dish the latest on Pizza With Purpose , the all new upcoming Pizza Festival and how he manages to not burn out in a career in the kitchen. Such a fun and energetic interview. Enjoy! Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music! Mail: SideDishLongmont@gmail.com

We slow it down and talk with Jodie Lindsay and Kyle Wofford about Slow Food Boulder County and what they actually do . Most importantly, they have some upcoming CSA fairs that are a must-not-miss:CSA Fair - Boulder - National CSA DayFeb 27, 2026, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PMBoulder Elks Lodge, 3975 28th St, Boulder, CO 80301, USACSA Fair - Lafayette - Pioneer Elementary Mar 29, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PMLafay...

Shakeel is back! And with some riveting updates from the Chamber. Tune in! A few notes: Correction: it was Patrick Dillon not Steve Altschuler who lives in Ward 3 but didn't make it to the ballot. Email RTD Director Karen Benker asking for Boulder to Denver Airport Data Karen. Benker@rtd-denver.com File complaints about your landlord violating Protections Against Deceptive Pricing Practices Ac...

Over a week old, sorry! But we've got real meat on the bones this time. Catch up on some Longmont buzz and we've got another episode coming out soon. Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music. sidedishlongmont@gmail.com

Listen. We're not going to apologize for this episode. But we are gong to warn you: we offer hardly a shred of Longmont buzz. But we recorded this right after the holidays; there isn't much buzz happening. Nor should there be! So fi you want to hear about the results of Brady's research into the latest lighting trends, tune it. We'll be back next week with 2026 buzz and some great...

Today we introduce our new "political corespondent", Shakeel Dalal, a name you may be familiar with! That's a big title. Really, we just want to know what's going on at the City Council Chambers without having to watch the whole thing. And since Shakeel attends them for funsies, we figured he would be the prefect person to come give us a regular update! We all hva LOTS of updates...

Today we are joined by our most fatal guests yet, Sarah Jane Coffey and Abby Howard, Longmont-based death doulas and proprietors of Longmont Care Circle, right on Main Street. Buckle up: we get into green burials, medical aid in dying, and why that mismatched painting in one's house says so much about a person's life. This is a very deep and interesting conversation. Make a cup of tea, set...

Local resident Emily Anne Nava teamed up with other heavy hitters (Lauren Stapleton of  Wolf & Wren , Cassie Clusman of  Pink House Design , Eric Kawczynski, of  Longmont Creates , and Elizabeth Beaudoin of the  Longmont Museum ) to launch the first every Longmont Calendar. We don't want to share too many previews, just give it a listen. This is a very cool independent project driven by te...

Happy Halloween! We talk events, business openings/closings, opporutnites to hear music and some interesting roll-a-rena history! Tune in! Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cuter Music for our intro and outro music. Sidedishlongmont@gmail.com