The Balcoms are about to open TWO stalls at the new food hall in Longmont, which will take them to three unique menus in Boulder County. Today, they tell us how they got to the point where they could be so ambitious. It's a wild ride that starts with a young man who hates school and a young woman with an enthusiasm for cooking shows and food magazines. Their story winds through fine dining and massive wine lists before it lands in Boulder County. I hope you enjoy their story and their passion as much as we enjoyed the conversation. Here is the Coffman Corridor website we mention: https://story ..read more

Our biggest crowd yet! We had a really great time seeing everyone as we talked about eels fighting crustaceans, ebikes, and the state of public schools. We were even joined by Dryland owner, Nels Wroe, who has the best shirts and puns we have ever experienced. Pure legend. And, there's a bit of an ambush at the end... Grab a drink and tune in! (Oh, but not if you're at work or driving or anything like that). Thanks to Nels from Dryland Distillers for hosting us!!!! Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter music for our intro and outro music ..read more

Join us for a live recording event at Dryland Distillers on April 4 at 5:30 PM!! Today we are joined by Shakeel Dalal of LAUNCH: Longmont Housing - a local coalition focused on housing. Well, housing, affordability, sustainability, environmental impact... Like, a holistic approach to housing and community. It doesn't have to be scary! Before all that, though, we talk Longmont. You know, restaurants and 4/20. Oh, and lent gets a mention, too. So, Brady talks fried fish and Annie talks cocktails. Check out the book club: https://www.launchlongmonthousing.org/book-club.html Thanks to Andy Eppler ..read more

Today, Annie and Brady talk business news in Longmont! Boy, we really need to do some kind of roundup, because there's a heap of openings, closings, and sales. About those openings, we've also got Chef Larry who is currently building out Red Cedar Bistro, a Mediterranean restaurant on Main. He's set to open in the next few months, and I can tell you after our chat we left hungry. Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music ..read more

Note: Next LIVE recording is April 4 at Dryland Distillery! It's another episode dedicated to Longmont (mostly). Some said it couldn't be done! Other's said it shouldn't be done! Well, they did it. Today, Annie and Brady are joined by a large black curtain that seems to confuse them both. They also offer the latest on Winchell's, and little "irrational" humor (as this is a pi-based math joke, it's VERY little humor.) Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our Intro and Outro Music ..read more

We've been brigaded! Today, the studio is invaded by u/1davide, moderator of the local Longmont subreddit. The subreddit is a place where news is shared, discussions are had, and rants are... ranted. It's also like THE place to discuss road paint, stoplight timing, and traffic accidents. Brady has been on the sub for a long time, and it was pretty cool for him to meet Davide! Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music ..read more

Today we're joined by Amanda Maldonado of Coy Ink Studio. Are we supposed to say, "of" here? Rather, she IS Coy Ink Studio. What's more, she's a stretching enthusiast, time management expert... and a HUGE (fellow) nerd about Longmont. We thoroughly enjoyed this interview! And here is the book referenced, Between Grass and Hay. Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music ..read more

First of all, sorry for the late drop. We've ben slacking. But it was worth the wait! Royalty abounds! Today (well, a week or so ago), we're joined by Macie May, the self purported Queen of Longmont. I guess that makes her a leader in more than one way, because, well, Macie basically IS the Longmont Leader. (You know, the local news source!?) Like, that's her. Just her. It's basically a one-woman job. So she reigns as queen and she leads by example. Dunno. We gotta say, we're just blown away that we get to speak to all this royalty. But, that's as far as I'll go, I'm not going to spend anymore ..read more

Today, we've got a special live solstice spirit episode recorded at Dry Land Distillers. Like, we had a real audience and they listened and even said they liked it. So that was a nice change. What was it about? Uh, well, Annie has a drink and bares it all! She's got HEAPS of gossip about old town. She also provides an update about Longmont's swingers community (yes, for real). And speaking of swingers, we are also joined by the voice of episodes past. It's a, uh, real SPIRITED episode! Thanks to Nels of Dryland for being a most gracious host! Thanks to Tim Gulsrud of Soundpost Sessions for the ..read more

Please come seeeeeee us this Wednesday, Dec 20 at 5:30 pm at Dryland Distillers! We will be recording live. Entertainment and value not guaranteed. Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music ..read more