The OutThere Colorado Podcast
Grizzly bears in Colorado? Alligator wrestling? Things to do each season? The OutThere Colorado Podcast covers a wide range of important topics related to outdoor recreation in Colorado. Follow along as we explore the natural playground of the Centennial State.
Episodes
This episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast takes a dive into what it means for Colorado to be part of the country's 'nuclear sponge.' It also covers the extinct Colorado cheetah and how this species' lasting impact can still be seen today.
Written by: Spencer McKee
Produced by: Sam Schoenecker
This episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast dives into two different stories about the state's largest living organism – the aspen. First, we look at Colorado's claim of being home to the largest living aspen grove, thus largest living organism, on the planet. Next, we look at how these stunning trees are so fragile.
Hosted by Spencer McKee
Written by Seth Boster
Produced by Sam Schoenecker
In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, host Spencer McKee chats with Gopalkrishna Gandhi, the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, about how his grandfather might view the world today. Also discussed are Gopalkrishna's views on conservation, the Colorado River, and more.
Hosted by Spencer McKee
Produced by Sam Schoenecker
This episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast covers the host Spencer McKee's climb up what's considered to be Colorado's most dangerous standard fourteener route. It also digs into how many fourteeners there are and why the answer to that question isn't as straightforward as it seems.
Written and hosted by Spencer McKee
Produced by Sam Schoenecker
This episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast covers elk rut, how mountains can grow and shrink, why jetpacks might mean safer outdoor recreation, and how gene therapy could impact mountaineering.
If you'd like to contact our team, we can be reached at info@outtherecolorado.com.
This episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast covers three topics that are inherently disturbing. Because of that, listener discretion is advised. The first topic takes a look at why it's so difficult to get an accurate death toll for the Great Pueblo Flood of 1921. The second story covers an unlikely rescue that may have saved a killer. In the third portion of this podcast, we cover the story of a woman that is believed to have be...
This episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast covers the state's tarantula migration, a shocking 14er speed record, and whether or not the invasive Burmese python species will reach Colorado.
In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer McKee interviews Nick Noland about his recent fight for survival on Colorado's 14,231' Mount Shavano. Lost overnight on the snowy peak, Noland's experience would result in him losing his feet.
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Intro & outro music: "I Get Up" (Acoustic Instrumental version) by John Isaac
If you've got any questions about thi...
This episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast is all about gators and grizzlies – wrestling gators and trying to determine if grizzlies are still present in the Centennial State.
Written, hosted, & produced by: Spencer McKee
Intro & outro music: "I Get Up" (Acoustic Instrumental version) by Jon Isaac
If you've got any questions about this episode or an idea for our next one, reach out to info@outtherecolorado.com
This episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast isn't actually an episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast at all. It's an episode of Colorado Cold Case, another show that's produced in our studio. Their latest season covers the mysterious death of a Colorado mountain biker that was found trailside in a shallow grave.
Reported by: Jakob Rodgers & Lance Benzel
Produced by: Katie Klann
This episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast is all about a haunted hotel and an expedition that went horribly wrong.
Written by: Stephanie Earls and Cate Terwilliger
Hosted and produced by: Spencer McKee
Intro & outro music: "I Get Up" (Acoustic Instrumental version) by Jon Isaac
If you've got any questions about this episode or an idea for our next on...
This episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast is all about the Garden of the Gods, from how this stunning natural Colorado Springs destination was formed to how it's played a role in local history and culture to a few of the oddities that can be found at the park.
Written, hosted, and produced by Spencer McKee
Intro & outro music: "I Get Up" (Acoustic Instrumental version) by Jon Isaac
If you've got any questions about this episode...
This episode of The OutThere Colorado Podcast is all about a deadly threat that Colorado's cervid populations face, including deer, elk, and moose. Could the future be grim for Colorado's deer? It might be.
Written & Hosted by: Spencer McKee
Sound Mixing: Ambrose Boswell
If you have any questions about this episode or an idea for our next one, please reach out at info@outtherecolorado.com.
This episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast is all about treasure hunting in the Centennial State, starting with the tale of Forrest Fenn's treasure hunt and continuing to cover riches that remain on one of Colorado's iconic fourteeners.
Written by: Spencer McKee, Seth Boster
Hosted by: Spencer McKee
Audio Mixing by...
In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, I tackle the controversial topic of wolf reintroduction in Colorado, taking an unbiased look at the support for both sides of this debate, as well as the history of the wolf in the state.
Produced, written, and hosted by: Spencer McKee
If you've got questions about this show or an idea for our next one, we can be reached at info@outtherecolorado.com.
This episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast is all about the UFO sightings that keep being reported in the San Luis Valley.
Written, hosted, and produced by: Spencer McKee
If you've got questions about this show or an idea for our next episode, you can reach us at info@outtherecolorado.com.
This OutThere Colorado Podcast episode takes a look at Colorado's deadliest natural disaster, which killed more than one hundred people in 1976.
Written and produced by: Spencer McKee
If you've got questions about this episode or ideas for our next one, we can be reached at info@outtherecolorado.com.
This episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast takes a look at the phenomenon behind the Great Sand Dunes, diving into how they formed, how they stick around, and whether or not they'll be disappearing any time soon.
Written and produced by: Spencer McKee
If you've got any questions about this episode or have an idea for our next one, we can be reached at info@outtherecolorado.com.
This episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast takes a look at one Denver public space with a past that many find disturbing – Cheesman Park. While the former use of this land might be a bit eerie, that's just the tip of the iceberg.
Written & hosted by: Spencer McKee
If you've got any questions about our podcast, feel free to reach us at info@outtherecolorado.com.
In this episode, we'll take a look at three tiny animal species in Colorado, including the pika. They're remarkably quick, undeniably cute, and their future might be bleak.
Also discussed: Lessons learned from honey ants and the disappearance of Colorado's bees.
Written by: Spencer McKee, Seth Boster, and Debbie Kelley
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