The Mountain-Ear Podcast

Listen in this week as we speak to Debra Stanger. Debra will be talking to us about her art and journey to becoming a mountain colorist and intuitive painter. We hear this week’s music mentions from Jamie Lammers, and special correspondent Maryann Rosen will share an intriguing tale about the autumnal equinox, its ancient origins, scientific meaning, and cultural celebrations held throughout the c...

In this week’s episode, we meet with Declan Watts Master Distiller at the newly opened Rick Thomas Distillery in Black Hawk. We hear this week’s music mentions from Jamie Lammers, and special correspondent Maryann Rosen will share an intriguing tale about the majestic Aspen Trees, what makes these trees so unique, and where you can see them ablaze in color this autumn. And for our final story, Jam...

LISTEN: In this week’s episode, we hear from Denise Boehler, writer and Ecopsychologist living in Nederland. We hear about the importance and benefits of connecting to the natural world around us. We hear this week’s music mentions from Jamie Lammers, and special correspondent Maryann Rosen will share an intriguing tale about the history of Labor Day! For our final story, Jamie interviews Patrice...

In this week’s episode we hear from local Nederland artist, Brent Bishop. Brent tells us how he draws inspiration and energy from living and working high atop the mountain. We hear this week’s music mentions from Jamie Lammers, and special correspondent Maryann Rosen will share the third segment in a special three part series about the history of indigenous tribes in Colorado, their lands, and tre...

LISTEN: In this week’s episode, we talk to Brian O'Donnell of Ghost Town Gallery. The gallery is one of the featured stops in the upcoming Peak to Peak Studio Tour taking place in September. He tells us how he turned what many considered to be a haunted house into a peaceful place to showcase and inspire art. We hear this week’s music mentions from Jamie Lammers, and special correspondent Mar...

LISTEN: In this week’s episode, we first speak with Amanda Godfrey. Amanda is a student at CU Boulder and shares her experiences covering the peak to peak as an intern with The Mountain-Ear newspaper. We hear this week’s music mentions from Jamie Lammers, and special correspondent Maryann Rosen will share the first segment in a special three-part series about the history of indigenous tribes in Co...

In this week’s episode, we talk to Sally Van Der Kamp . We talk about the Old Gallery and the artist's group celebrating a mass collection of creators in Allenspark. We hear this week’s music mentions from Jamie Lammers, and special correspondent Maryann Rosen will share an intriguing tale about Fred the Mayor, Nederland’s historical beloved cat and memorial figurehead of the Bizarre Cat Biza...

LISTEN: In this week’s episode, Correspondent Jamie Lammers interviews Reeder John Goldman. Goldman will be performing his unique style of improvisational blues and jazz at the Very Nice Brewing Company in Nederland this weekend. We hear this week’s music mentions from Jamie Lammers, and special correspondent Maryann Rosen will provide some insight on the medicinal and spiritual benefits of Psiloc...

LISTEN in this week for the Bizarre Cat Bazaar, Fourth Friday Art Walk in Nederland, Sarah Mount and the Rushmores, Bird Watching Colorado, Music Mentions, News Briefs, and more!! Our theme song is courtesy of singer-songwriter Brittney Wagner. Stream her record  Better off Dead  here. Support the show Thank you for listening to The Mountain-Ear Podcast, featuring news and culture from peak to pea...

LISTEN: The circus is coming to Chipeta Park, John McEuen of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Maryann Rosen tells us the history behind the Central City Opera. We hear news briefs, music mentions, and more. Our theme song is courtesy of singer-songwriter Brittney Wagner. Stream her record  Better off Dead  here. Support the show Thank you for listening to The Mountain-Ear Podcast, featuring news and cu...

Listen in this week as speak with Reba Mitchell, director of Ned Seniors.  The organization offers a better life for seniors through food and community involvement. Special correspondent, Maryann Rosen, tells us a beautiful story about the wildflowers of Colorado. For our final story, we speak to Adam Pause with Nederland Feed and Pet (NedFeed) and the NoGo Gillbillies. Our theme song is courtesy...

Listen in this week as we talk to artist Heather Taylor, hear the true story behind our Fourth of July celebration, Ned Gravel, Zizania Music, news briefs, music mentions and more! Our theme song is courtesy of singer-songwriter Brittney Wagner. Stream her record  Better off Dead  here. Support the show Thank you for listening to The Mountain-Ear Podcast, featuring news and culture from peak to pe...

LISTEN: This week we have a special guest, visual musician, and energy artist, Scramble Campbell. Maryann Rosen tells us the history behind the legendary and worldwide famous Red Rocks Amphitheater. Correspondent, Jamie Lammers, interviews Moors and McCumber. We have news briefs, music mentions, and more! Our theme song is courtesy of singer-songwriter Brittney Wagner. Stream her record  Better of...

Listen in this week for details about a job fair coming to Nederland. We hear from Nederland Town Administrator, Miranda Fisher, about the upcoming Town Hall and Public Forum scheduled for Tuesday, June 20, 2023. We have this week's music mentions and Mary Rosen tells us a fascinating story behind the summer solstice. Our theme song is courtesy of singer-songwriter Brittney Wagner. Stream her...

Listen in this week to hear local music promoter Stephanie Andelman give us the rundown on fun and festivals planned for summer in the mountains. We hear the story behind Madam Lou Bunch. We talk about dogs. For our final segment, we interview TAARKA. they will be playing in Jamestown at The Jamestown Mercantile this weekend. As always, news briefs, music mentions, and more. Our theme song is cour...

Listen this week as we speak to Zachary Hancock, minister of the Nederland Community Presbyterian Church. We hear a business short take from Jamie Lammers on a new place to eat in Coal Creek Canyon, Baboozas and his weekly music mentions. Maryann Rosen tells us the story behind PRIDE month. Dango interivews Greg Schochet about his new band and show coming up this weekend in Gold Hill at the Gold H...

Listen in as we hear Kris McFarland tell us about the upcoming Nedfest Family Reunion. We hear from Leon Peol about services offered to Veterans across the peaks. Music mentions, a story about Memorial Day, and Dango interviews Amy Fortunato about her children's book, "Horsing around in the town of Gold Hill." Our theme song is courtesy of singer-songwriter Brittney Wagner. Stream h...

Listen in this week to hear all about the COTREX App available to anyone living in or visiting the wilds of Colorado. We hear CB from the Sugarloaf Fire Department talks about the many finds available at this year's annual sale.  Correspondent, Maryann Rosen, talks about the BIG spill coming soon down the canyon. We hear music mentions from writer Jamie Lammers. For our final segment, Dango R...

Listen in this week as we speak to Kipp Nash with the Nederland Farmer's Market. This season kicked off with more fresh foods, art, music, and vendors than ever. Correspondent Jamie Lammers talks to The Fretliners. They will be playing Gold Hill Inn Friday, May 19, and have been termed the best breakout, newgrass/bluegrass band on the scene. Dango Rose speaks to Eric Abranson with the Nederla...

Listen in this week for a special Mother’s Day tribute. We talked to Bruce Goodwin about this weekend’s Pancake Breakfast hosted by the Coal Creek Canyon Improvement Association. We also get the scoop on the best place to find a great gift for your mountain mama at the Rustic Moose in Nederland.  Dango interviews local musician Patrick Latella about his upcoming album. We hear this week’s music me...

Listen this week as we talk to Barbara Hardt, managing editor of The Mountain-Ear newspaper about a huge effort going on to preserve the history of Nederland and the surrounding peak-to-peak area.  We talk to Vince Herman and Tim Carbone with the High Hawks. They will be playing the Caribou Room this Friday in Nederland. We hear the story behind May Day, music mentions, and news briefs. Our theme...

Listen to this week's episode to hear all about Dino Moves Gym, The Drunken Hearts, Lolo's Art Gallery, A Colorful Moon, Music Mentions, News Briefs  Our theme song is courtesy of singer-songwriter Brittney Wagner. Stream her record  Better off Dead  here. Support the show Thank you for listening to The Mountain-Ear Podcast, featuring news and culture from peak to peak! Additional pages...

In this week's episode, we focus on Earth Day.  Featured guests include visual artists Jessica Moon, Wild Bear Nature Center, Jamestown Mercantile, and the Howlin' Wind Brewery Snow on the Pines Music tribute. Correspondent Maryann Rosen tells us the origins of Earth Day, we have music mentions, news briefs, and more. Our theme song is courtesy of singer-songwriter Brittney Wagner. Strea...

Listen in this week as we hear from Tin Shed Sports in Nederland. We catch up with Holistic Homestead in Gilpin County. The River Arkansas is playing this weekend at the Caribou Room. We hear the story of the mighty dandelion. As always music mentions and news briefs and more. Our theme song is courtesy of singer-songwriter Brittney Wagner. Stream her record  Better off Dead  here. Support the sho...

Our theme song is courtesy of singer-songwriter Brittney Wagner. Stream her record  Better off Dead  here. Support the show Thank you for listening to The Mountain-Ear Podcast, featuring news and culture from peak to peak! Additional pages are linked below. If you want to be involved in the podcast or paper, contact: Barbara Hardt, our editor-in-chief, at info@themountainear.com Tyler Hickman, mul...