WKRP Montrose Colorado

On this episode of WKRP Montrose, we sit down with Chad Jukes – veteran, Everest climber, and a familiar face in the Pomona Brewing kitchen. From the peaks of the world to the depths of the Black Canyon (where he recently lost his prosthetic leg), Chad shares tales of resilience, humor, and his unwavering spirit. Join us for an inspiring conversation with one of Montrose’s most beloved adventurers...

Join us for the second episode with Montrose City Manager Bill Bell — which we have cleverly decided to call The Bell Curve. Once again, Bill Fields questions from Rob and Dennis as well as the community and offers insight into the proposed lodging tax, how the police department is funded, the challenge of empty stores on Main Street, affordable housing, and we discuss the latest development on th...

Welcome back to WKRP Montrose, where today we’ve got Clay and Sally Bales—the brains behind the Rathbone Hotel, and yes, Montrose’s own answer to historic preservation royalty! This isn’t just a chat; it's a celebration, as the Rathbone's up for the 2024 Stephen H. Hart People's Choice award for top preservation project. Imagine that—people actually care enough to vote on buildings these days! But...

Welcome to another exciting episode of the WKRP Montrose podcast! Today, Rob and Dennis take a dive into the coffee scene in Montrose with Michael Angstreich, the man behind local coffee roaster Deep Canyon Coffee. In this episode, they chat with Mike about everything from sourcing the best beans to crafting the perfect cup. But that’s not all—we’re adding a new element to the show today with our...

In this insightful episode of WKRP Montrose, hosts Rob and Dennis sit down with local Montrose teacher Russell Evans to discuss the importance of teaching digital citizenship in today's tech-driven world. With a blend of humor and education, Russell breaks down how he's preparing his students to navigate the digital landscape safely, responsibly, and ethically. From social media etiquette to onlin...

In this episode, we sat down with none other than Ryan Eakes from Typhoon Farma, home to the largest hemp farm in Colorado! 🌱 If you’re into CBD, you’ll want to hear how this Montrose-based operation is setting the global standard for CBD production. Ryan shares insights on hemp farming, the growing industry, and how Typhoon Farma leads the charge with innovative practices that are transforming t...

Well, here we are folks—another riveting episode of WKRP Montrose, where our local City Manager, William Bell, bravely (or foolishly?) faces the onslaught of public questions. And where did these questions come from, you ask? Social media, of course! That endless scroll of wisdom and well-thought-out debate... Watch as William, bless his heart, responds to everything from "Why are the pothole...

Welcome to WKRP Montrose, where we bring you stories of hustle, ambition, and the people making big moves in their world. Today, we got a guest who's no stranger to that grind—Eric Carroll, an entrepreneur who’s taking the event scene by storm. His company, Tailtu, pulls off large-scale events all over the country. We’re talking big-time festivals like Electric Forest, Bonaroo—yeah, the kind o...

Tune in to WKRP Montrose for an exclusive live performance by Skyrie, the dynamic Scottish folk band captivating audiences with their energetic blend of traditional tunes and modern flair. Known for their stirring melodies and heartfelt lyrics, Skyrie takes over the wheelie nice couch in the WKRP studio, with a performance that’s sure to leave you wanting more.

This week on WKRP Montrose, we sit down with Jill Downs, the marketing mastermind behind Elite Dog Walking in Montrose, Colorado. Once upon a time, Jill was a top sales rep of educational toys in the snowy lands of Minnesota, but a serendipitous visit to the Western Slope turned everything on its head. Now, she’s traded Legos for leashes and is living her best life surrounded by furry friends. How...

Ladies and gents, prepare yourselves for an extraordinary, mind-bending, tea-spilling episode of WKRP Montrose! This week, we’ve got none other than the magnificent Ty Gallenbeck—yes, that Ty Gallenbeck—bringing his up-close, in-your-face brand of magic that’ll leave you questioning reality itself. 🪄 But that’s not all, folks! Ty performs a trick so downright diabolical that it blows our very own...

 Get ready to dig in, Montrose! This week on WKRP, we’ve got Stanya and James from Urban Hip-E Fresh Market serving up a podcast feast. We’re talking about the mouthwatering menu at Fresh Market, where James has snuck in a few of his mom’s secret recipes—proof that mom really does know best! But that’s just the appetizer. We’re also diving into the bittersweet saga of watching your kids head off t...

Get ready for a rock ‘n’ roll extravaganza on this episode of WKRP! We’ve got Chris Mullin and Jean Sandoval from The One Takers, Montrose's very own rock royalty, tearing up the studio with a live performance that'll have you cranking the volume to 11. But wait, there's more! We dive deep into the wild and unexpected story of how these two rock stars found each other in the unlikelies...

Nickolas Paullus is, according to the bio in his debut novel, "a daddio first and foremost" but lots of people in Montrose know him from his time at Storm King Distilling where he manned the bar and whipped up incredible cocktails. But that is just the tip of his talent iceberg, so to speak. Nick is also a husband, a raconteur and now a novelist. He lives in Montrose with his family and...

Verity and the Rarities play a live performance at the WKRP Studio.

In this week’s episode of WKRP, we are joined by the indomitable Bethany Maher of the Mexican American Development Association. Bethany is here to regale us with tales of their latest triumph: a commercial kitchen available for community rental. Yes, dear listeners, the MADA kitchen isn’t just a place to burn your toast—it’s a hotbed (or should we say hot oven?) of educational innovation. Bethany,...

Illuminating Faultless: A Dark but Enlightening ConversationIn this episode of WKRP Montrose, we welcomed Nicole and Audrey from the non-profit Faultless, and something of a departure from our regularly scheduled broadcast, this episode was recorded in the dark! Nicole and Audrey shed light—if you'll forgive the pun—on the mission of Faultless, sharing their passion for making a difference and...

This week on WKRP Montrose we ask all the important questions in life. To be or not to be...fashionably late? Is chocolate better than sex? What's with guys holding fish on Tinder? Meet Mike and Lin of Alpen Confections they produce the most incredibly delicious chocolate and they have all the answers. Oh and for all of you looking for help with your home improvement projects Rob is for Hire....

Thanks to some buffoonery by the potato that's in charge of the buttons, this episode had a rehearsal! Either way, we had a lot of fun with soon-to-be megastar Cousin Curtiss. We discuss tour dates, intimate performances, what exactly is Root Stomp and how this talented musician who is crushing it on Spotify and has recently been signed to a new label chose to call Montrose home. Cousin Curtis...

Welcome back to WKRP Montrose, where the conversations are always half-started and never finished. We had the unqiue pleasure to speak with a true native to Montrose. Brette Huff, a local legend with roots as deep as the 1800s, dishes on the Chipeta Curse (IYKYK), confirms that the West Slope is the Best Slope, as well as her adventures across the country, from Phoenix to North Carolina, finally s...

How does a Military Defense Analyst and USC graduate find himself in rural Colorado creating Gold medal winning Bourbon Distiller. We sat down with David Fishering of Storm King Distilling Co to get the story behind the story. Oh and just as a side project, David and his Dad are restoring a historic building in Montrose that you are gonna want to check out. 

Joe Hendricks owner of elopetelluride.com shares stories of Elopement Weddings on the western slope. You might not guess the dangers one undertakes to shot an elopement wedding in the San Juan mountains. Joe even shares his uncanny ability to know whether or not the nuptials will last. If you miss this episode it would feel like a face planting on rock buried in the snow. Don't worry Joe will...

What does it take to get a Cowboys fan to move to the middle of Bronco country? Kevin explains how a life long dream to become a craft brewer lead him from a mild life as a front range Vet to a Westslope beverage wielding mastermind. Well actually Chelsea is the mastermind Kevin just brews the beers and cheers for a NFL team that has only won 2 playoff games in 30 years.

Scottsdale and Denver transplants respectively, Scott and Taylor Johnson explain how a vanlife event in Montrose led to them putting down roots in Montrose and opening an RV park.

The inimitable Jaime Doty talks about her life in the area; about "catching" babies; and how she narrowly chose Montrose over Birmingham, Alabama. Oh and Jaime and Dennis gang up on Rob which looks set to become a theme. Rob also reveals his utter disdain for the Maryland state flag. And if you're from Maryland we're sorry. Sorry you have a rubbish state flag that is.