Andy Collen & Chris Pomeroy

Growing Up Aspen - A Joiners Table Chat

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The idea of the joiners table came from the Wienerstube, one of Aspen’s last local morning hang outs. The “Stube,” as we called it, had a great big community table in the middle of its dining room. The table was meant for individuals who, rather than wait for a table, could eat with the locals and meet a few new folks. Back in the day this is where the haves and the have nots brushed elbows and discussed the issues of the day. The authors of Growing Up Aspen are keen to continue these discussions with a few folks we feel carry the true Aspen spirit and share our local banter with you. Twist an...

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Andy Collen & Chris Pomeroy

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GUA- S2E48 - Valery M. Kelly - Families Journey To Aspen 06.01.2025 10:12

Valery M. Kelly talks about her families journey to Aspen. Valery M. Kelly (Born in Aspen/ Owner Snowlight Arts) (10 min) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://www.threadless.com/@AndyCollen Happy Trails Animation https://www.happytrailsanimation.com/ Valery M. Kelly by: Snowlight Arts htt...

GUA- S2E47 - Valery M. Kelly - Passion Project 06.01.2025 7:16

Valery M. Kelly Talks about her passion project Snowlight Arts. Valery M. Kelly (Born in Aspen/ Owner Snowlight Arts) (7 min) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://www.threadless.com/@AndyCollen Happy Trails Animation https://www.happytrailsanimation.com/ Valery M. Kelly by: Snowlight Arts...

GUA- S2E46 - Valery M. Kelly - Jobs Then And Now 06.01.2025 8:19

Valery M. Kelly (Born in Aspen/ Owner Snowlight Arts) (8 min) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://www.threadless.com/@AndyCollen Happy Trails Animation https://www.happytrailsanimation.com/ Valery M. Kelly by: Snowlight Arts https://www.snowlightarts.com/shop-art Valery Moore Kelly, foun...

GUA- S2E45 - Valery M. Kelly - Growing Up With Horses 06.01.2025 0:30

Valery M. Kelly talks about growing up with horses. Valery M. Kelly (Born in Aspen/ Owner Snowlight Arts) (8 min) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://www.threadless.com/@AndyCollen Happy Trails Animation https://www.happytrailsanimation.com/ Valery M. Kelly by: Snowlight Arts https://www...

GUA- S2E44 - Valery M. Kelly - Childhood Home 06.01.2025 7:53

Valery M. Kelly talks about her childhood home. Valery M. Kelly (Born in Aspen/ Owner Snowlight Arts) (8 min) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://www.threadless.com/@AndyCollen Happy Trails Animation https://www.happytrailsanimation.com/ Valery M. Kelly by: Snowlight Arts https://www.sno...

GUA- S2E43 - Valery M. Kelly - Aspen Art And Culture 06.01.2025 30:35

Valery M. Kelly talks about the Arts and Culture that is Aspen. Valery M. Kelly (Born in Aspen/ Owner Snowlight Arts) (29 min) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://www.threadless.com/@AndyCollen Happy Trails Animation https://www.happytrailsanimation.com/ Valery M. Kelly by: Snowlight Art...

GUA- S2E42 - Barclay Dodge - Teachers And Culture 06.12.2024 45:35

Barclay Dodge (Aspen High Grad 87/ Owner Bosq Aspen) (11 min) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://www.threadless.com/@AndyCollen Happy Trails Animation https://www.happytrailsanimation.com/ Barclay Dodge by: Bosq Aspen https://www.bosqaspen.com/ One MICHELIN Star Chef Dodge draws from th...

GUA- S2E41 - Barclay Dodge - Creating The Menu 06.12.2024 8:08

Barclay Dodge talks about Bosq's process for creating the menu. Barclay Dodge (Aspen High Grad 87/ Owner Bosq Aspen) (8 min) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://www.threadless.com/@AndyCollen Happy Trails Animation https://www.happytrailsanimation.com/ Barclay Dodge by: Bosq Aspen https:...

GUA- S2E40 - Barclay Dodge - Running A Restaurant In Aspen 06.12.2024 13:37

Barclay Dodge talks about running a restaurant in a town like Aspen. Barclay Dodge (Aspen High Grad 87/ Owner Bosq Aspen) (14 min) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://www.threadless.com/@AndyCollen Happy Trails Animation https://www.happytrailsanimation.com/ Barclay Dodge by: Bosq Aspen...

GUA- S2E39 - Barclay Dodge - Inspiration And A Michelin Star 06.12.2024 45:35

Barclay Dodge (Aspen High Grad 87/ Owner Bosq Aspen) (9 min) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://www.threadless.com/@AndyCollen Happy Trails Animation https://www.happytrailsanimation.com/ Barclay Dodge by: Bosq Aspen https://www.bosqaspen.com/ One MICHELIN Star Chef Dodge draws from the...

GUA- S2E38 - Barclay Dodge - From First Job To Bosq 06.12.2024 45:35

Barclay Dodge takes about his humble beginnings of working in the tourist town of Aspen to owner of Bosq. Barclay Dodge (Aspen High Grad 87/ Owner Bosq Aspen) (12 min) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://www.threadless.com/@AndyCollen Happy Trails Animation https://www.happytrailsanimati...

GUA- S2E37 - Brad Moore - Collaboration & Community 06.12.2024 45:35

Brad Moore Talks about the power of collaboration and community. Brad Moore (Aspen High Grad 76/ Sopris Theater Company CMC) (12 min) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://www.threadless.com/@AndyCollen Happy Trails Animation https://www.happytrailsanimation.com/ Brad Moore https://colorad...

GUA- S2E36 - Brad Moore - Outdoor Education & Acting Skills 06.12.2024 45:35

Brad Moore speaks about his outdoor education experience as a kid. Brad Moore (Aspen High Grad 76/ Sopris Theater Company CMC) (10 min) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://www.threadless.com/@AndyCollen Happy Trails Animation https://www.happytrailsanimation.com/ Brad Moore https://color...

GUA- S2E35 - Brad Moore - Lessons Learned 06.12.2024 45:35

Brad More talks to the adventure of early Aspen theater. Brad Moore (Aspen High Grad 76/ Sopris Theater Company CMC) (19 min) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://www.threadless.com/@AndyCollen Happy Trails Animation https://www.happytrailsanimation.com/ Brad Moore https://coloradomtn.edu...

GUA- S2E34 - Brad Moore - History Of Theater Aspen 06.12.2024 45:35

Brad Moore talks about the history of Aspen theater. Brad Moore (Aspen High Grad 76/ Sopris Theater Company CMC) (8 min) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://www.threadless.com/@AndyCollen Happy Trails Animation https://www.happytrailsanimation.com/ Brad Moore https://coloradomtn.edu/staf...

GUA- S2E33 - Brad Moore - The Power Of Drama & Culture 06.12.2024 31:47

Brad Moore talks about the power of performance and perspective. Brad Moore (Aspen High Grad 76/ Sopris Theater Company CMC) (32 min) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://www.threadless.com/@AndyCollen Happy Trails Animation https://www.happytrailsanimation.com/ Brad Moore https://colorad...

GUA- S2E32 - Brad Moore - Catching Up With Brad 06.12.2024 1:00

Its been over 40 years that Andy, Chris and Dean have caught up with Brad Moore. Brad Moore (Aspen High Grad 76/ Sopris Theater Company CMC) (10 min) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://www.threadless.com/@AndyCollen Happy Trails Animation https://www.happytrailsanimation.com/ Brad Moore...

GUA- S2E31 - Ben Ball - The Power Of Outdoor Education 20.11.2024 11:08

Ben Ball speaks bluntly about how important Outdoor Education is and will always be. Ben Ball (Aspen High Grad 86/ Ball-Nogues Studio) (11 min) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://www.threadless.com/@AndyCollen Happy Trails Animation https://www.happytrailsanimation.com/ Ben Ball by: Bal...

GUA- S2E30 - Ben Ball - Aspen Teachers 20.11.2024 8:28

Ben Ball talks about some of his influential teachers. Ben Ball (Aspen High Grad 86/ Ball-Nogues Studio) (9 min) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://www.threadless.com/@AndyCollen Happy Trails Animation https://www.happytrailsanimation.com/ Ben Ball by: Ball-Nogues Studio https://www.bal...

GUA- S2E29- Ben Ball - Career Journey & Philosophies 20.11.2024 16:56

Ben Ball talks about his journey after Aspen to what he does today. Ben Ball (Aspen High Grad 86/ Ball-Nogues Studio) (17 min) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://www.threadless.com/@AndyCollen Happy Trails Animation https://www.happytrailsanimation.com/ Ben Ball by: Ball-Nogues Studio h...

GUA- S2E28- Ben Ball - Jobs & Observations 20.11.2024 23:52

Ben Ball talks about his job at Clark's Market and cultural observations from the local grocery store. Ben Ball (Aspen High Grad 86/ Ball-Nogues Studio) (12 min) Images © Nick DeWolf Flickr Images/ Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://www.threadless.com/@AndyCollen Happy Trails Animation...

GUA- S2E27- Ben Ball - Catching Up After 30 Years 20.11.2024 25:35

Ben Ball, Chris Pomeroy and Andy Collen catch up for the first time in 30 years. Ben Ball (Aspen High Grad 86/ Ball-Nogues Studio) (8 min) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://www.threadless.com/@AndyCollen Happy Trails Animation https://www.happytrailsanimation.com/ Ben Ball by: Ball-Nog...

GUA- S2E26- Mike Tache - Best Skiing 20.11.2024 11:38

Mike Tache talks about his best time skiing. Mike Tache (Aspen High Grad 86/ World class ski coach) (12 min) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://www.threadless.com/@AndyCollen Happy Trails Animation https://www.happytrailsanimation.com/ Mike Tache by: Aspen Skiing Company https://www.asp...

GUA- S2E25- Mike Tache - Aspen Than And Now 20.11.2024 11:09

Mike Tache comments about Aspen residents then and now. Mike Tache (Aspen High Grad 86/ World class ski coach) (11 min) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://www.threadless.com/@AndyCollen Happy Trails Animation https://www.happytrailsanimation.com/ Mike Tache by: Aspen Skiing Company http...

GUA- S2E24- Mike Tache - Aspen Teachers 20.11.2024 10:25

Mike Tache talks about influential Aspen teachers. Mike Tache (Aspen High Grad 86/ World class ski coach) (10 min) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://www.threadless.com/@AndyCollen Happy Trails Animation https://www.happytrailsanimation.com/ Mike Tache by: Aspen Skiing Company https://w...