Fort Collins Fellas

Episode 74 – Brewing Boldly with Angie Grenz of Verboten Brewing Fort Collins Fellas Podcast with Patrick & Chris In this second installment of a two-part spotlight on women-owned breweries in Northern Colorado, the fellas sit down with Angie Grenz, owner of Verboten Brewing . Originally rooted in Loveland, Verboten recently expanded into Fort Collins, taking over the former Black Bottle Brewe...

Episode 73 – Brewing Community with Natalie Yoder of Stodgy Brewing In this episode of the Fort Collins Fellas podcast, Patrick and Chris sit down with Natalie Yoder , co-owner of Stodgy Brewing , one of Fort Collins’ standout breweries. Opening its doors in September 2020 in the former Forney Industries space on Laporte Avenue, Stodgy quickly became a local favorite—thanks to its commitment to us...

Episode 72 – Growing Roots with Jesse Eastman of Fort Collins Nursery In this episode of the Fort Collins Fellas podcast, Patrick and Chris welcome Jesse Eastman, President of Fort Collins Nursery , a beloved local institution with deep roots in the community. Originally founded in the early 1930s as Kinghorn Nursery, Fort Collins Nursery has been helping gardeners grow and thrive for generations—...

Episode 71 – Championing Sustainability with Tellus Outdoors In this episode of the Fort Collins Fellas podcast, Patrick and Chris sit down with Joe and Melissa Basta, the inspiring husband-and-wife team behind Tellus Outdoors , a Fort Collins-based outdoor apparel company with a bold mission: to lead the industry in sustainability. Founded in 2022, Tellus is setting a new standard by using at lea...

Episode 70 – The Timeless Grit of Vortic Watches with R.T. Custer In this inspiring episode of the Fort Collins Fellas podcast, hosts Patrick and Chris sit down with R.T. Custer, Co-Founder of Vortic Watches —a local Fort Collins company turning heads in the global watch community. From breathing new life into vintage American timepieces to landing on the wrists of Hollywood celebrities, Vortic’s...

In Episode 69 of the Fort Collins Fellas podcast, hosts Patrick and Chris sit down with Justin Clapp, Executive Director of KRFC 88.9 FM, Fort Collins’ beloved community radio station. With a decade of experience at KRFC and a deep passion for local music, Justin shares the behind-the-scenes story of how the station operates, its mission, and its role in uplifting Northern Colorado’s music scene....

Episode 68 – The Return of Commercial Flights to Northern Colorado (with John Kinney) In this episode of the Fort Collins Fellas podcast, Patrick and Chris sit down with John Kinney, Director of the Northern Colorado Regional Airport, to talk about something locals have been waiting on for years—the return of commercial air travel to the region. The good news? There’s real momentum, and commercial...

Fort Collins Fellas Podcast – Episode 67 Guest: Jacob Castillo, Chief Sustainability Officer for Fort Collins In this episode, Patrick and Chris sit down with Jacob Castillo, Fort Collins’ Chief Sustainability Officer—yes, you heard that right! What exactly does a Chief Sustainability Officer do for the city? With a team of 50 and a $15 million budget, Jacob plays a crucial role in shaping the fut...

Patrick and Chris sit down with long time city council member from District 5, Kelly Ohlson. Kelly Ohlson is a long-serving Fort Collins, Colorado, City Council member representing District 5, which covers the west-central part of the city. A resident since 1973, when he moved to attend graduate school at Colorado State University, Ohlson has deep roots in the community. He holds a degree in Wildl...

Episode 65: Building a Digital Marketing Powerhouse with J.B. Kellogg In this episode of the Fort Collins Fellas podcast, Patrick and Chris sit down with J.B. Kellogg, Co-Founder and CEO of Madwire, a leading digital media technology company headquartered in Fort Collins. Founded in 2009, Madwire specializes in providing business management and marketing solutions tailored for small businesses and...

Patrick sits down with Lorenda Volker, County Manager for Larimer County. As of February 2025, Lorenda Volker serves as the County Manager for Larimer County, Colorado, a position she has held since July 2022. Prior to this role, she dedicated 14 years to the county, beginning in 2008 as the Director of Human Resources before advancing to Assistant County Manager. In these capacities, Lorenda led...

In episode 63 of the Fort Collins Fellas podcast, Patrick and Chris sit down with John Kefalas, Larimer County Commissioner for District 1. They dive into key topics impacting Fort Collins and the broader Larimer County community, including insights from the November election ballot. John shares his vision for addressing critical issues such as affordable housing, the rising cost of childcare, and...

In Episode 62, Chris flies solo and sits down with Jim Hewitt, owner of The Cupboard , an iconic family-owned business in downtown Fort Collins. Established in 1972 by Jim’s father, Carey Hewitt, The Cupboard has become a staple in the community for high-quality kitchenware, gifts, and home goods. Jim shares insights into the journey of this second-generation business, reflecting on how his father...

Episode 61: Planning Fort Collins' Future with Caryn Champine In this insightful episode, hosts Patrick and Chris sit down with Caryn Champine, the Director of Planning, Development, and Transportation for the City of Fort Collins. Caryn shares a behind-the-scenes look at how Fort Collins is preparing for a growing population and discusses the city's strategies for sustainable urban growth. Listen...

Episode 60 of the Fort Collins Fellas podcast is a nostalgic and insightful ride! Chris and Patrick sit down with Cynthia Eichler, President and CEO of Visit Fort Collins, who brings a wealth of local knowledge and passion to the mic. Cynthia shares stories from her time as the GM of the iconic Foothills Fashion Mall—a beloved hangout spot for kids in the '90s. They chat about Visit Fort Collins’...

Podcast Summary - Episode 59: "Transportation Talk with Jim Kelly from CDOT" In this episode of the Fort Collins Fellas , hosts Chris and Patrick are joined by Jim Kelly from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to dive into some of the most pressing transportation issues and developments in Northern Colorado. As the region continues to grow, the discussion covers a range of topics cri...

In Episode 58 of the Fort Collins Fellas podcast, hosts Patrick and Chris sit down with Travis Storin, the CFO of Fort Collins, for a deep dive into the city's financial landscape. With a budget exceeding $900 million, there's a lot of money talk this week! Travis breaks down how the city allocates funds, where the revenue comes from, and how the budget benefits residents. He also emphasiz...

In episode 57 of the Fort Collins Fellas podcast, Patrick and Chris sit down with Dawn Downs, a candidate running for District Attorney for Larimer and Jackson counties. Dawn is breaking new ground as the first female and the first unaffiliated candidate to run for this position in the 8th Judicial District. The conversation delves into her campaign, focusing on the three pillars she is running on...

In episode 56 of the Fort Collins Fellas podcast, Patrick and Chris take a deep dive into the current state of the housing market. Chris kicks things off with a detailed analysis of inflation numbers, CPI data points, and new single-family home sales, providing insightful charts that illustrate current trends and potential future scenarios for housing and mortgage rates. Patrick then delivers a co...

In this episode of Fort Collins Fellas, hosts Patrick and Chris sit down with Don Overcash, the President of Overcash Consulting and a seasoned Loveland city council member with over eight years of experience. Don has also served as the Mayor pro tempore for Loveland, making him an expert on the Northern Colorado political landscape. During this insightful conversation, Don shares his deep knowled...

In this electrifying episode of Fort Collins Fellas, Patrick and Chris sit down with Chad Crager, the Broadband Executive Director for Fort Collins Connection, the community-owned broadband service. Who would have thought talking about internet infrastructure could be so thrilling? The fellas dive deep into the current progress of the Fort Collins Connection build-out, exploring just how far along...

In this episode of "Fort Collins Fellas," hosts Patrick and Chris sit down with Jake Stewart, the Chief Growth Officer for The Move Caddies, a local moving company based in Northern Colorado. Jake, a remarkable individual, is the only student from Rocky Mountain High School in Fort Collins to attend Stanford University and was even drafted by the Detroit Tigers for baseball. Appointed as...

In this exciting episode of Fort Collins Fellas, hosts Patrick and Chris sit down with Carol and Tim, the passionate owners of Horse and Dragon Brewing Co. Horse and Dragon has become a local favorite, and Carol and Tim share the fascinating journey of how it all began. They delve into the origins of the brewery’s unique name and the inspiration behind it. The conversation takes a meaningful turn...

In Episode #51 of the Fort Collins Fellas podcast, Chris sits down with Scott Marshall, President and CEO of Semester at Sea, a program based out of Colorado State University since 2016. Scott shares insights into his background and journey to leading this unique educational venture. He provides a detailed look at what a typical semester aboard the program entails, including the academic and trave...

The Fellas could not ask for a better guest for the 50th episode of the Fort Collins Fellas podcast! Chief of Police, Jeff Swoboda joins Chris and Patrick to discuss how his department keeps Fort Collins safe, and the steps they are taking to keep Fort Collins one of the top destinations to live in the United States. The conversation also dives into, Drugs, Homelessness, Speeding, Gangs, and the M...