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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91 - Growing Up Aspen - Andy Mill – Grit, Chris Evert and Life 08.08.2024 11:44

Andy Mill (US Olympic Ski Team/ Salt Water Fly Fishing Champion/Aspen High Grad 71) (12 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography/ Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Animation https://www.happytrailsanimation.com/ Andy Mill Andy...

90 - Growing Up Aspen - Andy Mill – Fly Fishing Through Life 08.08.2024 11:14

Andy Mill tell how he came to fly fishing. Andy Mill (US Olympic Ski Team/ Salt Water Fly Fishing Champion/Aspen High Grad 71) (11 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography/ Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Animation https://w...

89 - Growing Up Aspen - Andy Mill – Sponsorship From Skiing to Fishing 08.08.2024 5:36

Andy Mill talks about the power of sponsors. Andy Mill (US Olympic Ski Team/ Salt Water Fly Fishing Champion/Aspen High Grad 71) (6 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography/ Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Animation https://...

88 - Growing Up Aspen - Andy Mill – Lessons Learned 08.08.2024 12:14

Andy shares some lessons that he has learned from skiing and fishing. Andy Mill (US Olympic Ski Team/ Salt Water Fly Fishing Champion/Aspen High Grad 71) (12 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography/ Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy...

87 - Growing Up Aspen - Andy Mill – School Kids Growing Up in Aspen 08.08.2024 6:45

Andy Mill walks us through growing up in Aspen. Andy Mill (US Olympic Ski Team/ Salt Water Fly Fishing Champion/Aspen High Grad 71) (7 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Animation https...

86 - Growing Up Aspen - Andy Mill – Aspen Then and Now 08.08.2024 11:35

Andy Mill talks about the Aspen of his childhood vs now. Andy Mill (US Olympic Ski Team/ Salt Water Fly Fishing Champion/Aspen High Grad 71) (12 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography/ Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Anima...

85 - Growing Up Aspen – Andy Mill - Your journey to Aspen 08.08.2024 8:57

Andy Mill talks about when his family came to Aspen and the community of the time. Andy Mill (US Olympic Ski Team/ Salt Water Fly Fishing Champion/Aspen High Grad 71) (9 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography/ Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadles...

84 - Growing Up Aspen – Judy Haas – Books And Final Thoughts 07.08.2024 17:21

Judy Haas talks about some Aspen classic books and final thoughts. Judy Haas (Artist /Gallery Owner/ Aspen High Grad 71) (17 min) Images © Nick DeWolf Flickr Images (Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. This is the crazy circle that is my Aspen and Portland lives. They have both inspired me in so many ways. This book Growing Up Aspen - Adve...

83 - Growing Up Aspen – Judy Haas – Places In The Heart 07.08.2024 13:10

Judy Haas talks about the Aspen she remembers as a kid. Judy Haas (Artist /Gallery Owner/ Aspen High Grad 71) (13 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Animation https://www.happytrailsani...

82 - Growing Up Aspen – Judy Haas – Aspen’s Old Music Community 07.08.2024 12:12

Judy Haas talks about the music community the Aspen kids grew up around. Judy Haas (Artist /Gallery Owner/ Aspen High Grad 71) (12 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography/ Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Author's Note: My Aspen exposures pretty much matched my Portland ones. I used to play out side pick up basket ball games with Mark Gustafson at Will Vinton Stu...

81 - Growing Up Aspen – Judy Haas – Aspen’s Old Art Community 07.08.2024 14:01

Judy Haas talks about the art community the Aspen kids grew up around. Judy Haas (Artist /Gallery Owner/ Aspen High Grad 71) (14 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Author's Note: My Aspen exposures pretty much matched my Portland ones. I used to play out side pick up basket ball games with Mark Gustafson at Will Vinton Studi...

80 - Growing Up Aspen – Judy Haas – School Kids & Aspen Heritage 07.08.2024 6:36

Judy Haas talks about her school friends and Aspen heritage. Judy Haas (Artist /Gallery Owner/ Aspen High Grad 71) (7 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Animation https://www.happytrail...

79 - Growing Up Aspen – Judy Haas – Journey to Aspen & Growing Up On Skis 07.08.2024 7:46

Judy Haas talks about her family entrance into Aspen and growing up on skis. Judy Haas (Artist /Gallery Owner/ Aspen High Grad 71) (8 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography/ Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Animation https:...

78 - Growing Up Aspen - Pete DeGregorio – The Change 02.08.2024 7:41

Coach D talks about when he noticed the change in Aspen. Pete DeGregorio (Aspen high school PE Coach /Original Aspen Gentlemen) (23 min) Images © Nick DeWolf Flickr Images (Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happ...

77 - Growing Up Aspen - Pete DeGregorio – Culture 02.08.2024 7:35

Coach D talks about the old Aspen hangouts and culture. Pete DeGregorio (Aspen high school PE Coach /Original Aspen Gentlemen) (8 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography/ Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Animation https://ww...

76 - Growing Up Aspen - Pete DeGregorio – Coaching & Life Lessons 02.08.2024 7:25

Coach D talks about coaching & life lessons. Pete DeGregorio (Aspen high school PE Coach /Original Aspen Gentlemen) (7 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography/ Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Animation https://www.happy...

75 - Growing Up Aspen - Pete DeGregorio – The Aspen Gentlemen 02.08.2024 6:53

Coach D talks about the beginning of Aspen's famous Rugby team... the Gentlemen of Aspen. Pete DeGregorio (Aspen high school PE Coach /Original Aspen Gentlemen) (7 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography/ Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/...

74 - Growing Up Aspen – Pete DeGregorio – Journey to Aspen & Community 02.08.2024 4:55

Coach D's journey to Aspen and its crazy characters. Pete DeGregorio (Aspen high school PE Coach /Original Aspen Gentlemen) (5 min) Images of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography/ Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Animation https://www....

73 - Growing Up Aspen - Ted Conover – Ted’s Writing Approach 13.07.2024 12:25

Ted Conover walks us through his writing process and some of his inspirations. Ted Conover (Journalist/ Author/White Out in Aspen /Cheap Land Colorado) (12 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy T...

72 - Growing Up Aspen - Ted Conover – Jobs in Aspen while writing Whiteout 13.07.2024 4:20

Ted Conover talks about some of the jobs he had in Aspen while researching Whiteout. Ted Conover (Journalist/ Author/White Out in Aspen /Cheap Land Colorado) (4 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography/ Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Ha...

71 - Growing Up Aspen - Ted Conover – Culture differences between Whiteout & Cheap Land Colorado 13.07.2024 10:39

Ted Conover talks about the cultural character differences between his two Colorado book. Ted Conover (Journalist/ Author/White Out in Aspen /Cheap Land Colorado) (11 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography/ Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.c...

70 - Growing Up Aspen – Ted Conover – Journey to Aspen 13.07.2024 5:07

Ted Conover talks about the first time he met the Aspen community. Ted Conover (Journalist/ Author/White Out in Aspen /Cheap Land Colorado) (5 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography/ Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Animati...

69 - Growing Up Aspen - Carolyne Heldman – Journalism Today 10.07.2024 14:18

Carolyne Heldman speaks to the issues face Journalism today. Carolyne Heldman (Journalist/ KSPN/MTV /Aspen high Grad 80. (14 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography/ Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Animation https://www.hap...

68 - Growing Up Aspen - Carolyne Heldman – The MTV Culture 10.07.2024 14:01

Carolyne Heldman speaks to the affect MTV had on the music industry. Carolyne Heldman (Journalist/ KSPN/MTV /Aspen high Grad 80.) (14 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Animation https:...

67 - Growing Up Aspen - Carolyne Heldman – KSPN vs MTV 10.07.2024 5:27

Carolyne Heldman talks about the differences between the local radio station and MTV. Carolyne Heldman (Journalist/ KSPN/MTV /Aspen high Grad 80.) (5 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography/ Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails...