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Loving the Springs

Loving the Springs

By: Dave Gardner Al Brody and Carrie Simison
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Celebrating the best of Colorado Springs and elevating the rest. Plug into what’s happening in the Pikes Peak region, learn about awesome people, places and happenings, and explore opportunities to make life here even better. Longtime Springs booster Carrie Simison co-hosts with local gadflies Al Brody and Dave Gardner. All three love our two springs – Colorado and Manitou, so they give them the mic in this twice-monthly podcast. Nothing’s off the table – recreation, the arts, government, business, politics – if it touches your life, they’ll talk about it. We’ll invite the movers and shakers, conspiracy theorists, NIMBYs, YIMBYs, yaysayers and naysayers to join them. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and give us feedback and suggestions via comments at https://studio809podcasts.com/loving-the-springs or lovingthespringspodcast@gmail.comCopyright 2026 Dave Gardner, Al Brody and Carrie Simison Politics & Government Social Sciences
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  • 46: June 10 2026 - Meet Poor Richard’s New Owners – Joe and Sarah Gibeau Cole

    46: June 10 2026 - Meet Poor Richard’s New Owners – Joe and Sarah Gibeau Cole
    Jun 10 2026

    How or if this community institution might change largely depends on what makes Joe and Sarah tick. REALLY get to know them in this no-holds-barred conversation. Poor Richard’s changed hands in April, 2026 after 50+ years in the hands of Richard Skorman and Patricia Seator. Sarah Gibeau Cole says they don’t feel like Poor Richard’s belongs to them; they feel like they are stewards.

    Do NOT miss the very end of this episode, when Joe and Sarah share a scary and very surprising story.

    Also, Colorado Springs’ SafeStreetsCOS program and Action Plan, and an announcement about our upcoming Bike to Work Day breakfast station and live stream.

    LINKS:

    Poor Richard’s 50th Anniversary - episode 21 of Loving the Springs: https://studio809podcasts.com/poor-richards-50th/

    Safe Streets COS: https://coloradosprings.gov/SafeStreetsCOS

    The Colorado Springs Safety Action Plan: https://coloradosprings.gov/document/colorado-springs-safety-action-planfinal05.07.26.pdf

    Bike to Work Day June 24, 2026: https://coloradosprings.gov/biketowork

    Loving the Springs/Studio 809 Podcasts/The Next Us Bike to Work Day live stream: https://www.youtube.com/live/muAKUy1w4qw?si=K_Qn8GmsJyB5bRET

    MENTIONED:

    Fox 21

    KKTV

    Torie Giffin

    Colorado Springs Youth Symphony

    Pedal the Springs podcast

    Mountain biking

    TSA

    The empty Indy stands around town

    SoCo Insider

    Dirk Hobbs

    Loving the Springs celebrates the best of Colorado Springs and elevates the rest.

    Plug into what’s happening in the Pikes Peak region, learn about awesome people, places and happenings, and explore opportunities to make life here even better. Longtime Springs booster Carrie Simison co-hosts with local gadflies Al Brody and Dave Gardner. All three love our two springs – Colorado and Manitou, so they give them the mic in this twice-monthly podcast. Nothing’s off the table – recreation, the arts, government, business, politics – if it touches your life, they’ll talk about it. We’ll invite the movers and shakers, conspiracy theorists, NIMBYs, YIMBYs, yaysayers and naysayers to join them.

    Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and give us feedback and suggestions via comments at https://studio809podcasts.com/loving-the-springs or lovingthespringspodcast at gmail.com
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    47 mins
  • 45: May 12 2026 - Smorgasbord of Colorado Springs Events

    45: May 12 2026 - Smorgasbord of Colorado Springs Events
    May 12 2026
    Get the scoop on a variety of area news and summer happenings, plus a report on the recent block party celebrating Richard Skorman and Patricia Seator passing the torch for Poor Richard’s to Joe Cole and Sarah Gibeau. Also, how many bikes do you think Carrie and Al each own? The role John Crandall and Old Town Bike Shop have played in the community. Are we ignoring Briargate? And what is the Meanwhile Block, anyway?1:30 – Kids riding bikes to school3:30 – Ditching the car and bicycling around town4:26 – Bike to Work Day June 2410:08 – Block Party for Poor Richards15:47 – Farmers markets downtown19:30 – Ride of Silence and safety for bicyclists23:16 – Tacos & Tequila Passport27:22 – Air Force Academy Visitors Center28:49 – United We Rock festival30:21 – City accepts Pikeview Quarry land32:00 – News Update with Pikes Peak Bulletin46:00 – What WE love about the Springs50:39 – What is happening at Studio 809 Podcasts LINKS:Bike to Work Day: https://coloradosprings.gov/biketoworkGazette photos of block party: https://gazette.com/2026/05/03/photos-poor-richards-retirement-torch-passing/Ride of Silence May 20: https://www.bikesprings.org/https://www.meetup.com/colorado-springs-cycling-club/events/313247489/?eventOrigin=group_events_listMeanwhile Block: https://www.meanwhileblock.com/Tacos & Tequila Passport May 15 – 31 (with May 14 kickoff at Golden Hour in the Mining Exchange Hotel): https://www.downtowncs.com/tacosFeb 25 2025 – Planning to Make the World a Better Place – episode of LTS featuring Maréa Janae of Dream Catcher Weddings: https://studio809podcasts.com/dreamcatcher/Support Studio 809 Podcasts: https://www.patreon.com/join/studio809MENTIONED:Generation WildPikeRideLa CasitaLionel RiveraYemi MoboladeSteve BachJohn SuthersBuffalo Lodge Bicycle ResortTrails & Open Space CoalitionThe N+1 TheoryPikes Peak CenterJoe ColeSarah GibeauJohn WeissThe Catalyst FundJohn Crandall and Old Town Bike ShopTubby’s TurnaroundStephanie VigilJulie OttLauren RipkoColorado Springs CyclingColorado Farm and Art MarketAcacia ParkMeanwhile BlockNorwood Development GroupSide Dish with SchniperKelsey SwenSoCo InsiderColorado Craft SocialThe Golden HourIconsJax Fish HouseLatin SocialRed GravyT-Birds Tacos and TequilaThe Brit PubWobbly OliveZocaloPikeview QuarryCarlos PerezBriargateBanning Lewis RanchManitou SpringsWestFax Brewing CompanyCerberus Brewing CompanyICEMel FloresSmokebrush FoundationColorado Springs UtilitiesCiara GuerreroPikes Peak Diversity CouncilUCCS Black Student UnionDream Catcher WeddingsLeague of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak RegionHomeward Pikes PeakPikes Peak Area Agency on AgingEl Paso County Progressive VeteransPikes Peak WomenColorado Spring Chamber & EDCCorvus TechnologiesDigital BeachheadLoving the Springs celebrates the best of Colorado Springs and elevates the rest.Plug into what’s happening in the Pikes Peak region, learn about awesome people, places and happenings, and explore opportunities to make life here even better. Longtime Springs booster Carrie Simison co-hosts with local gadflies Al Brody and Dave Gardner. All three love our two springs – Colorado and Manitou, so they give them the mic in this twice-monthly podcast. Nothing’s off the table – recreation, the arts, government, business, politics – if it touches your life, they’ll talk about it. We’ll invite the movers and shakers, conspiracy theorists, NIMBYs, YIMBYs, yaysayers and naysayers to join them.Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and give us feedback and suggestions via comments at https://studio809podcasts.com/loving-the-springs or lovingthespringspodcast at gmail.com
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    55 mins
  • 44: April 28 2026 - Joe Reagan, Man About Town Running for Congress

    44: April 28 2026 - Joe Reagan, Man About Town Running for Congress
    Apr 28 2026

    Joe Reagan shares his reasons for running, and how and why he thinks he can unseat GOP incumbent Jeff Crank to represent Colorado’s 5th Congressional District in the U.S. House. Get to know Joe as we explore his military service, history working in the nonprofit sector, and his time in Colorado Springs.

    We also get a few updates from Pikes Peak Bulletin Managing Editor Heila Ershadi:

    43:38 - Appointment of Wayne Williams to serve as Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade’s chief of staff

    50:47 - Development plans for the Union Printers Home, including Urban Renewal funding and adjoining neighborhoods’ effort to get a community benefits agreement.

    LEARN MORE:

    Joe Reagan’s Campaign Website: https://www.reaganforcolorado.com/

    Bulletin Sits Down with Mobolade, Williams to Discuss Coalition Building and Faith: https://pikespeakbulletin.org/news/bulletin-sits-down-with-mobolade-williams-to-discuss-coalition-building-and-faith/

    Union Printers Home May Become Hotel Using Urban Renewal Funds. Neighborhood Group Says that Should Come with a Benefits Agreement: https://pikespeakbulletin.org/news/union-printers-home-may-become-hotel-using-urban-renewal-funds-neighborhood-group-says-that-should-come-with-a-benefits-agreement/

    Loving the Springs celebrates the best of Colorado Springs and elevates the rest.

    Plug into what’s happening in the Pikes Peak region, learn about awesome people, places and happenings, and explore opportunities to make life here even better. Longtime Springs booster Carrie Simison co-hosts with local gadflies Al Brody and Dave Gardner. All three love our two springs – Colorado and Manitou, so they give them the mic in this twice-monthly podcast. Nothing’s off the table – recreation, the arts, government, business, politics – if it touches your life, they’ll talk about it. We’ll invite the movers and shakers, conspiracy theorists, NIMBYs, YIMBYs, yaysayers and naysayers to join them.

    Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and give us feedback and suggestions via comments at https://studio809podcasts.com/loving-the-springs or lovingthespringspodcast at gmail.com
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    57 mins
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