This Is Colorado's podcast
Connecting you with the people, places and things that make Colorado awesome!
Episodes
February 2, 2019 • 45 mins
A break from the norm as Mike & Steph have a few drinks, explain the current situation and why things will be a bit different for the next year, and a re-cap of some of our favorite episodes over the last 3 years. NSFW for sure, lots of color in this one.
Mark as Played
December 4, 2018 • 28 mins
Well we walked this one in a bit, no lie. But we had fun like always. Listen and you will know: how many people in the Colorado Mountains are going to survive the next human crisis, why CDOT should use the blockchain, how Mt. Evans got it's name and what it was called before that, what you can expect on a trip up the scenic byway, and a fun drinking game to keep you hydrated. Show notes will be available on the web page as always h...
Mark as Played
November 6, 2018 • 25 mins
What is Colorado like in November? What activities can you look forward too? What is the weather like and can you ski or snowboard? Find out the answers to this and more on our culture, how we dress, what kind of money we make and how long our average commute is. We describe a few shows we've been to lately and how we stack up against other Coloradans, all 5.68 Million of them. Show notes at ThisIsColorado.net/Colorado-Average
Mark as Played
October 10, 2018 • 42 mins
The Art of Survival, a distribution by Colorado Department of Natural Resources Division of Parks & Wildlife. Hunters Safety Course, Selling Amazon T-shirts, Bed & Breakfast, Classic movies @ Harkins, Stats https://www.edisonresearch.com/the-podcast-consumer-2017/ , Top 1% earns $34,000 annually https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/050615/are-you-top-one-percent-world.asp Rescue of TX couple Find more at http:/...
Mark as Played
August 31, 2018 • 28 mins
What do you know about Colorado's underground places? Did you know Red Rocks has one? How about Downtown Denver? Find out all the details, including floating heads and treasure. Full show notes here: ThisIsColorado.net/Colorado-Underground
Mark as Played
August 6, 2018 • 54 mins
Full show notes here: http://www.thisiscolorado.net/
Mark as Played
June 4, 2018 • 46 mins
It’s Steph & Mike from This Is Colorado.net, Season 3 Episode 6. T SHRITS ARE NOW AVAILABLE! WOO HOO! Get yours here and help support your favorite (Colorado) show! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DJ2MJDX Littleton Adventist, Soulfly, Nile & Fist Fight, Primus, Anthony Jeselnik, the Paramount, News Stories: FIRE in Southern Colorado, Bears are doing bear things Twilight Dwellers Ghosts, Ghouls and Goblins by MaryJoy Marti...
Mark as Played
May 3, 2018 • 35 mins
Westminster Castle https://www.afar.com/places/westminster-castle-westminster Pit Bulls! https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/castle-rock-votes-to-repeal-ban-on-pit-bulls Banning things is dumb https://coloradopeakpolitics.com/2018/05/02/attention-criminals-boulder-will-soon-be-unarmed-so-stay-away/ Semi Rampage http://www.fortmorgantimes.com/fort-morgan-local-news/ci_31843082/suspect-named-stolen-truck-chase Write...
Mark as Played
April 7, 2018 • 26 mins
Today we discover a very innovative and simply brilliant idea of a mobile bong & pipe cleaning service. Holly & Jake are pounding the pavement as we speak, so give their story a listen and their service a try, because we know you don't really want to clean your own bong. Links: Jake & Holly’s Website: http://cleanmypipe.com/ Westword article http://www.westword.com/marijuana/pipe-dream-aims-to-be-an-affordable-bong-cleaning-s...
Mark as Played
March 5, 2018 • 34 mins
This time we speak of A map that a pirate would be jealous of , Where else besides Colorado is an awesome place to retire, and An amazing place to take in beautiful sunrises and sunsets in Colorado. Listen to the end to learn about Snippy the Horse and why she was a big deal in 1967. Complete show notes and source links are available at This Is Colorado.net
Mark as Played
February 4, 2018 • 79 mins
Michael Dalton who is a former professional rodeo clown and bull fighter, world traveler and self-taught videographer. We interviewed him at Base Camp. Listen to find out how growth is affecting small towns like WP, what social media’s impact can do, why wolfs at the door are a good thing and the topic of hunting deer in town. https://www.patreon.com/ThisIsColorado Woodland Park Underground FB page https://www.facebook.com/WPUNDERG...
Mark as Played
November 28, 2017 • 26 mins
Homeless Camp Council Colorado Nick Names Audible Trial- It's a BIG help, thank you!! ColfaxAvenue.com It's a great resource Wiki on Colfax Denver Library History of Colfax Email your quiz answers to Stephanie@ThisIsColorado.net What museum was closed even though the website said it would be open when we went on our one and only field trip this year? Who is Pike’s Peak named after and what was his significance in Colorado? Whe...
Mark as Played
November 7, 2017 • 40 mins
Today we learn what life was like for prostitutes from the earliest days of Denver in the 1850's up through the early 1900's when prostitution was outlawed for good. Where was this Holladay Street? How many women did this? What did they do afterwards? Find out all these answers and more than you'd ever imagine about the life and times of these Soiled Doves. Compiled from The Wildest of the West by Forbes Parkhill (1951) and Six Rac...
Mark as Played
October 3, 2017 • 67 mins
On this episode we first shout out our sponsors and ApLeeGrif for giving us an iTunes rating and review before we move onto an actual haunted house, and the few times we have been to pretend haunted houses. We complete the day with a chilling look at people who have gone missing in RMNP and other areas in Colorado. All the cases have extreemly strange facts and most have never been found. Proof that real life is far more scary than...
Mark as Played
September 5, 2017 • 43 mins
Hang out with us today as we learn about the South Platte River. It was vital for the start of Denver and it left 3 ft of mud after a major flood in 1965. Westword best of 2017 5280.com Article on the junk and nasties in the S. Platte River Alan Pendergast's article from the Westword on the 1965 flood South Platte River Trail South Platte River Revival Efforts
Mark as Played
August 1, 2017 • 41 mins
Today we tackle the information we have on the highway systems in Colorado. When they were started, their various names, the enormity of their construction in the mountains. Why are our city roads so crappy now and what does the future hold? What is a Hyper Loop? All of those questions and more for your listening and learning pleasure. Full show notes at http://www.ThisIsColorado.net
Mark as Played
June 30, 2017 • 80 mins
Masses of Asses — This Is Colorado --> Our feature was the Long Hopes Donkey Shelter at http://longhopes.org Sources: http://www.canoncitydailyrecord.com/news/colorado/ci_31103747/history-channels-american-pickers-film-colorado http://fox21news.com/2017/06/28/colorado-welcomed-82-4m-visitors-in-2016-generated-1-2b-in-state-local-tax-revenue/ Donkey Derby Days: http://www.visitcripplecreek.com/events/donkey-derby-d...
Mark as Played
June 6, 2017 • 39 mins
Season 2 Episode 6 Our ebook of free and inexpensive things to do in Colorado Our show sponsors: J Law Creations and Esthetics by Elena Use code This Is Colorado for 20% off your first purchase. It’s a great way to support our efforts! Outlaw Tales of Colorado (Our Amazon affiliate link) For your autographed copy please mail a check for $16 for the book and $3 for shipping (Total of $19) to: Jan Murphy PO Box 3604 Evergreen, CO...
Mark as Played
Popular Podcasts
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations.
Anna Sale explores the big questions and hard choices that are often left out of polite conversation.
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people.
A straightforward look at the day's top news in 20 minutes. Powered by ABC News. Hosted by Brad Mielke.