Fort Collins Fellas

Have you ever wondered who runs the day-to-day operations for the City of Fort Collins? Well that person is none other than City Manager, Kelly DiMartino. The Fellas are thrilled to welcome Kelly to the podcast. Kelly, is responsible for the overall management of city operations. She is essentially the CEO of Fort Collins. The conversation covers a wide range of topics from the Fort Collins/Lovela...

"Yes In My Back Yard" - The Fellas sit down with Christopher, Peter, and Kate from the grassroots group called YIMBY which advocates for more housing choices in Fort Collins. The timing of this episode could not be better as the Governor of Colorado, Jared Polis recently signed the HB1007 Bill which address the residential occupancy limits in communities all around Colorado.

If you grew up in Fort Collins during the 80's and 90's there is a good chance you hit up The Wright Life in Downtown Fort Collins. Patrick sits down with the founder Bill Wright, who founded the alternative sports store in 1981. Bill was the first one to carry Snowboards in Colorado and the first shop to carry Skateboards in Fort Collins since the closing of Bombergs Bicycles in 1979.

The Fellas are thrilled to have the owner of Ginger and Baker, Ginger Graham join the podcast. After a very successful business career Ginger and her husband Jack Graham opened Ginger and Baker in November of 2017. The Restaurant, Market, and Bakery have become a staple in Fort Collins, and a must visit for visitors and locals alike. The conversation dives into the state of the local restaurant ec...

The Fellas sit-down with the Mayor of Timnath, Mark Soukup. Timnath is a little town just outside Fort Collins that has become the center of major growth happening in Northern Colorado. In this interview Mark discusses many topics from; Top Golf! The Harmony Club, the Ladera Project, In-N-Out Burger, and the number one issue Timnath voters cared about when Mark ran for Mayor. Patrick and Chris can...

The Fellas couldn't be more excited to have the head football coach of the CSU Rams, Jay Norvell join the podcast! The conversation dives into all the drama that is happening around college athletics, from the transfer portal to NIL money. Coach also talks about why he came to CSU and his love for Fort Collins. A jam packed episode that we hope you all enjoy! Cheers.

The Fellas are thrilled to sit down with the Executive Director of the FoCo Cafe, Dexter Beasley. Dexter stepped into the roll back in February of 2023. The FoCo Cafe is a volunteer-driven organization with a mission to build community by providing nutritious and delicious meals to the people of Fort Collins regardless of their ability to pay while using mostly local, organic, and sustainably grow...

The fellas had a great time breaking down last years numbers and make their bets on what 2024 has in store. If you like charts and data you'll love this episode:) Let's make 2024 the best year yet! Enjoy

The fellas sit down with Clay Frickey, Planning Manager for Fort Collins. A great interview to kick off 2024! Clay has worked for the city of Fort Collins for 10 years but recently took over as the full time Planning Manager in October of 2023. Clay is in charge of the "City plans" which are essential frameworks that guide the growth, development, and sustainability of a community. The b...

The Fellas sit down with Tim Washburn who is the president of Integrity Technologies. Tim started his IT career back in 2006 as a student worker at CSU. In 2016 he started Integrity Technologies. Cyber security has become a top priority for small, medium, and large corporations. Tim is a local expert in this field and shares some great insight, and tips on how to protect yourself in this ever grow...

Patrick and Chris sit down with Jamie Livingston & Sarah Dick the founders of NoCo Women in Business. Their vision began in 2021 when they met, and in 2022 NoCo Women in Business was founded. They gathered a group of women seeking a deeper level of connection beyond conventional networking circles. Within a mere year, the group blossomed from a modest dozen to an impressive gathering of over 1...

Patrick and Chris sit down with Matt Robenalt, the Executive Director of the Fort Collins Downtown Development Authority. Did you know that Remington Street was originally planned to go right through what is now Old Town square? More amazing stories about what Fort Collins could have looked like if it wasn't for the DDA! A great conversation you don't want to miss. Created in 1981, the DDA...

In this episode of the "Fort Collins Fellas" podcast, hosts Patrick and Chris are joined by the esteemed Mayor of Fort Collins, Jeni Arndt, for a candid and enlightening conversation. With the local election just a week away, the timing couldn't be more perfect for this in-depth discussion on crucial issues facing the community. The episode kicks off with a deep dive into the pressin...

Spring 44 was an opportunistic business venture that sprung from an idea and a resource that was just too good not to explore. Fast forward many years and Spring 44 is an amazing spirit being distilled in our backyard in Northern Colorado.   Jeff and his team are great entrepreneurs here in town and we are lucky to have them. The road is just starting for these guys and we’re excited to see where...

In this episode the Fellas sit down with Corbin Horse, the charismatic owner of The Foundry Barbers, a renowned barber shop in the heart of Fort Collins. Corbin shares his inspiring journey of starting a business in this vibrant Colorado city, offering valuable insights into entrepreneurship and community building. Join the Fellas for an engaging conversation that delves into the essence of Fort C...

In this episode the Fellas are joined by a true horticultural expert, Chad Miller. Chad wears many hats as the Director of the CSU Flower Trial Gardens and serves as an Assistant Professor of Landscape Horticulture at Colorado State University. The CSU Flower Trial Gardens have become an absolute must-visit destination for all Fort Collins residents during the spring and summer months. These garde...

Clyde Wood is the VP of Commercial & Mixed Use at McWhinney, and is in charge of the redevelopment of the old Foothills Fashion mall in Midtown Fort Collins. An hour long conversation that covers the timeline of the project to what's staying and what's going. A must listen episode for all Fort Collins residences.

Patrick sits down with Zach Roth, who founded Elevated Accounting & Tax, LLC in Windsor Colorado. The conversation dives into how entrepreneurs can be successful in Northern Colorado with the ever growing population. Biggest tax tips individuals can use when renovating their homes, and much more. Zach is local to Colorado and graduate of UNC Greeley.

The Fellas were joined by Tim Jordan from Palmer Flowers. Palmer Flowers is a staple here in Fort Collins. Originally started by Spiro Palmer in the early 80's. In 2015 Palmer Flowers merged with Front Range Flowers which was owned and operated by Tim & Danielle Jordan. At that time Tim took over operations and has been running Palmer Flowers ever since.

Extra special episode this week! We have one of the top female athletes in the history of Colorado State University athletics joining the fellas for a sit-down interview. Janay, is a two time Olympian competing in both the 2012 and 2016 Summer games. Earning a bronze medal in the long jump in 2012 at the London games. She also happens to be married to our co-host Patrick Soukup:)

Dr. Scott Shrake serves as the Executive Director for the Institute for Entrepreneurship in the College of Business at Colorado State University. As the Director of the Institute, Dr. Shrake promotes entrepreneurship, innovation, product development, and commercialization for students, faculty, and community members. 

In this podcast episode, the fellas interview Tristen Fay, the head golf professional for the Fort Collins Country Club. The discussion revolves around the membership options available at the club, including the various amenities such as the pool, tennis courts, and of course, the golf course. Tristen talks about the future of the club, specifically in the context of the growth in northern Colorad...

The fellas chat about Great Plates which runs from March 1 – March 14.  The Downtown Fort Collins’ award-winning dining promotion and fundraiser for the Food Bank for Larimer County returns for a 18th year! Great Plates of Downtown is a celebration of the Downtown dining community and features 50 participating restaurants serving up breakfast, lunch, dinner, and all day menu specials for $25....

In this episode of the Fort Collins Fellas, hosts Chris and Patrick are joined by Mike Calhoon, the Director of Parks for Fort Collins, who is known as the Ron Swanson of the city. They discuss the extensive bike path system in Fort Collins, which has been a priority for the city since the 1970s. Mike shares insights into the city's approach to designing and maintaining the bike paths, and how the...

The fellas sit down with the new owner of Outpost Sunsport, Riley Siddoway who recently purchased the famous ski shop late last year from Randy and Nancy Morgan who founded the shop 50 years ago.  We hope you enjoy!