WKRP Montrose Colorado

Watch the WKRP lost pilot episode, a rare look at the very beginning of the show with Dennis and Rob. From deep in the archieves we present the "The Lost Pilot", which in this case could be a double entendre. Our good friend, local celebrity, pilot and philanthropist Gary "GT" Bustin agreed to be our very first guest on WKRP Montrose. Little did he know what he was getting hims...

This week on WKRP Montrose, Dennis and Rob sit down with Beth McCorkle — a self-described "failure at retirement" who somehow does more for this community now than most people do in a full-time career. Beth officially retired in 2021. It didn't stick. A Colorado native, she moved to Montrose 14 years ago with her wife, Chris, drawn to the farming-community feel after losing both thei...

This week on WKRP Montrose, Dennis and Rob sit down with Chris Marcinek — Navy veteran, ISA certified arborist, owner of Stronghold Tree Care, and one of the most quietly extraordinary people in Montrose. Oh, and he runs 100-mile ultra marathons. For fun. Chris grew up outside Chicago in Park Ridge, Illinois, joined the Navy Reserves straight out of high school, and deployed to Iraq, Kuwait, and A...

This week on WKRP Montrose, Dennis and Rob sit down with Jillian Horkan — founder of Montrose Dental Wellness, Nebraska native, world traveler, and the dentist who will completely change how you think about your mouth. Jillian grew up in Sidney, Nebraska — a town of 6,000 people best known as the home of Cabela's — where she unknowingly modeled for their catalog as a kid. She went on to spend...

This week on WKRP Montrose, Dennis and Rob sit down with Lisa Carter — nurse anesthetist, Jersey girl, world traveler, community advocate, and one of Montrose's most refreshing voices. Lisa's path to the Western Slope was anything but planned. From growing up in New Jersey to nursing school at Rutgers, graduate studies at Midwestern University, a stint in Corpus Christi (with a roach horro...

This week on WKRP Montrose, Dennis and Rob welcome Gabe Baca — IT professional, ranked disc golfer, single dad, and one of Montrose's most interesting residents. Gabe's journey to the Western Slope is anything but ordinary. From growing up in Denver to working seven years at the Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington DC (including during the Bernie Madoff era), attending med school at Un...

This week on WKRP Montrose, Dennis and Rob sit down with Gary Clark, Director of All Points Transit, for a conversation about transportation, independence, and the growing needs of communities across the Western Slope. Gary shares his journey from Grand Junction to Montrose, his years traveling the world mapping roads and cities in more than 27 countries, and how he eventually found his way into p...

In this episode of WKRP Montrose, Dennis and Rob sit down with Claire Barker for a wide-ranging conversation about life on the Western Slope, fly fishing culture, and the growing concerns surrounding water conservation in Colorado. Claire shares her journey from Oklahoma City to Ridgway, how she transitioned from a career in accounting and mortgage lending into nonprofit work and the fly fishing i...

In this episode of WKRP Montrose, Dennis and Rob are joined by journalist Tiney Ricciardi for a lively and wide-ranging conversation that blends personal stories with life on the Western Slope. Broadcasting from the Clear Networks studio in downtown Montrose, the episode opens with the usual humor and sponsor shoutouts before diving into Tiney's background and how she found her way to the comm...

Dr Katie Stephens takes us on a journey from her upbringing in Hong Kong to Medical School at the University of Manchester, to returning to her family's roots here in Colorado. We talk about a range of health topics and get a feel for her upcoming series on WKRP Montrose's "Health and Wellness playlist." Thank you for watching and please visit our Underwriters who make WKRP Montr...

In this episode of WKRP Montrose, Dennis and Rob welcome back City Manager Bill Bell for another installment of The Bell Curve, where community questions take center stage. The conversation kicks off with updates on the recent city council election, including orientation for new members, what goes into preparing them for leadership, and how the transition process works as Montrose continues to gro...

In this episode of WKRP Montrose , Dennis and Rob sit down with Dennis Anderson , publisher of the Montrose Daily Press , for an engaging and wide-ranging conversation about local media, community dialogue, and life on the Western Slope. From his early days in the Army and years in retail to leading multiple newspapers across Colorado and Alaska, Dennis shares the unique path that brought him into...

WKRP Montrose presents a dynamic live performance from the Clearnetworx Studio in downtown Montrose Colorado, featuring a captivating video podcast perfomance from Jean Sandoval and Austine Marie. Enjoy these engaging discussions and live music, including skilled acustic guitar performances. Tune in every Monday for an immersive experience on our YouTube Channel WKRP Montrose.

In this episode of WKRP Montrose , Dennis and Rob welcome back Montrose City Manager Bill Bell for another installment of The Bell Curve —an open and candid conversation about local issues, community concerns, and the realities of running a growing city. With their signature mix of humor and directness, the hosts dive into questions straight from the community, giving listeners a chance to hear an...

In a town like Montrose, everyone has a story, but few are told with as much grace and grit as this week’s guest. Join us as we sit down with Colie Bowerman , a man who wears many hats—board member, caregiver, and survivor. This week, we dive deep into the reality of life after a major health crisis and the strength it takes to keep showing up for your community. In 2024, Colie faced a life-alteri...

In this episode of WKRP Montrose , Dennis and Rob welcome Sarah Jane Guinan to the Clear Network Studio for a lively and wide-ranging conversation about music, service, and community. Often described by locals as the “voice of Montrose,” Sarah shares stories from her musical journey — from auditioning for shows like American Idol and The Voice to performing locally and collaborating with musicians...

Dennis and Rob sit down with Tegan Soderlund, owner of CrossFit Alpenglow , to talk about fitness, behavior change, raising kids in Montrose, and the journey from occupational therapy to opening a gym on the Western Slope. It’s a fun conversation about health, community, small-town life, and how the daily habits we build shape the kind of life we want to live. Give it a listen and share with someo...

In this episode of WKRP Montrose, Dennis and Rob welcome Gunnison Clamp — yes, named after the town — for a conversation that spans family legacy, photography, aviation, and finding home in Montrose. Born in Anchorage, Alaska, and raised with deep roots tied to Gunnison, Colorado, Gunnison shares the story behind his unique name and the generational connection that makes the Western Slope more tha...

In this episode of WKRP Montrose , Dennis and Rob sit down with Mike Pomeroy , owner of Unrivaled Plumbing & Heating and co-host of the Unrivaled Potential podcast. A relatively new Montrose resident with a global backstory — born in England, raised in Washington, D.C., and most recently in Montana — Mike shares what brought him to the Western Slope and why he chose to build both his life and...

In this week’s episode of WKRP Montrose , Dennis and Rob welcome Montrose City Manager Bill Bell back into the Clear Network Studio for another installment of The Bell Curve — the ongoing series where local government gets translated into real-world conversation. Instead of politics as headlines, the discussion focuses on how decisions actually get made, why city processes take time, and what resi...

In this episode of WKRP Montrose , Dennis and Rob sit down with Amy Legg , longtime Montrose coach, community advocate, and one of the driving forces behind the success of Redhawk athletics. Recorded live from the Clear Network Studio in downtown Montrose, the conversation dives deep into what it really takes to build winning programs — not just in the gym, but across an entire community. Amy shar...

In this episode of WKRP Montrose , we sit down with professional filmmaker Greg Cairns , a seasoned storyteller whose documentary work has been featured at film festivals across the country and around the world. Greg shares his winding journey from the Midwest to Montana, Durango, and eventually Montrose, and how those landscapes shaped both his life and his creative voice behind the camera. The c...

In this episode of WKRP Montrose, we sit down with Andrew (Andrew “Drew”) Beard, a longtime Montrose resident and former nurse practitioner who made the bold decision to step away from traditional healthcare and open his own business, Montrose Direct Primary Care. Andrew shares his journey from working emergency and internal medicine—most recently caring for large patient panels—to choosing a busi...

In this episode of WKRP Montrose , Dennis and Rob sit down with Kerri Noonan , a Montrose native, real estate professional with Next Home, entrepreneur, and proud community advocate. From growing up in Montrose to raising a family deeply involved in sports, business, and local events, Carrie shares what it’s really like to build a life on the Western Slope. The conversation is full of laughs, real...

In this episode of WKRP Montrose , hosts sit down with Montrose Mayor Dave Frank for a wide-ranging discussion on the decisions and developments shaping the city. Mayor Frank breaks down the upcoming city council elections, outlines what it takes to run for office, and shares his vision for Montrose—one centered on infrastructure investment, public safety, reliable utilities, and long-term financi...