Fort Collins Fellas

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Fort Collins Fellas episodes

  • #44 - CSU Football Coach, Jay Norvell

    The Fellas couldn't be more excited to have the head football coach of the CSU Rams, Jay Norvell join the podcast! The conversation dives into all the drama that is happening around college athletics, from the transfer portal to NIL money. Coach also talks about why he came to CSU and his love for Fort Collins. A jam packed episode that we hope you all enjoy! Cheers.

    46 min
  • #43 - FoCo Cafe, Dexter Beasley Executive Director

    The Fellas are thrilled to sit down with the Executive Director of the FoCo Cafe, Dexter Beasley. Dexter stepped into the roll back in February of 2023. The FoCo Cafe is a volunteer-driven organization with a mission to build community by providing nutritious and delicious meals to the people of Fort Collins regardless of their ability to pay while using mostly local, organic, and sustainably grown ingredients. FoCo Cafe is the first non-profit restaurant in Fort Collins.

    36 min
  • #41 - Clay Frickey, Planning Manager Fort Collins

    The fellas sit down with Clay Frickey, Planning Manager for Fort Collins. A great interview to kick off 2024! Clay has worked for the city of Fort Collins for 10 years but recently took over as the full time Planning Manager in October of 2023. Clay is in charge of the "City plans" which are essential frameworks that guide the growth, development, and sustainability of a community. The biggest project that is getting the most attention lately is the "Easy Mulberry Plan" which was adopted by City Council on December 5th. The 2023 East Mulberry Plan serves as an update to the previously adopted 2002 East Mulberry Corridor Plan. The Plan incorporates new goals, the Plan policy direction and action items for the next 10-20 years based on extensive business-owner and resident feedback within the area and internal policy discussions amongst City staff. This and much more are discussed in EP 41 of Fort Collins Fellas.

    45 min
  • #40 - Tim Washburn, President at Integrity Technologies - Cybersecurity

    The Fellas sit down with Tim Washburn who is the president of Integrity Technologies. Tim started his IT career back in 2006 as a student worker at CSU. In 2016 he started Integrity Technologies. Cyber security has become a top priority for small, medium, and large corporations. Tim is a local expert in this field and shares some great insight, and tips on how to protect yourself in this ever growing technology world.

    55 min
  • #39 - NoCo Women in Business!

    Patrick and Chris sit down with Jamie Livingston & Sarah Dick the founders of NoCo Women in Business. Their vision began in 2021 when they met, and in 2022 NoCo Women in Business was founded. They gathered a group of women seeking a deeper level of connection beyond conventional networking circles. Within a mere year, the group blossomed from a modest dozen to an impressive gathering of over 125 inspirational women!


    43 min
  • #38 - Matt Robenalt, Executive Director of the Downtown Development Authority of Fort Collins

    Patrick and Chris sit down with Matt Robenalt, the Executive Director of the Fort Collins Downtown Development Authority.


    Did you know that Remington Street was originally planned to go right through what is now Old Town square? More amazing stories about what Fort Collins could have looked like if it wasn't for the DDA! A great conversation you don't want to miss.

    Created in 1981, the DDA uses tax increment financing to stimulate redevelopment in the central business district. The Authority focuses on projects that have benefit for the entire community. It uses its financial resources to directly leverage private investment.

    Typically the DDA will partner with a developer, business owner, or property owner in a manner that “induces” a private investment in real estate improvements. The DDA’s participation in such public-private partnerships ranges from a few thousand dollars to investments in excess of $5 million.

    42 min
  • #37 - Mayor of Fort Collins, Jeni Arndt Interview

    In this episode of the "Fort Collins Fellas" podcast, hosts Patrick and Chris are joined by the esteemed Mayor of Fort Collins, Jeni Arndt, for a candid and enlightening conversation. With the local election just a week away, the timing couldn't be more perfect for this in-depth discussion on crucial issues facing the community.

    The episode kicks off with a deep dive into the pressing issue of housing affordability in Fort Collins. Mayor Arndt provides insight into the challenges the city faces and her administration's efforts to address this concern. The conversation also delves into the U+2 ordinance, its impact on residents, and the ongoing debate surrounding it.
    Listeners will gain valuable insights into the Land Use Code and its implications for the city's development and growth, as Mayor Arndt discusses the complexities and considerations involved in this aspect of local governance.

    53 min
  • #36 - Spring 44 Distilling

    Spring 44 was an opportunistic business venture that sprung from an idea and a resource that was just too good not to explore. Fast forward many years and Spring 44 is an amazing spirit being distilled in our backyard in Northern Colorado. 

     Jeff and his team are great entrepreneurs here in town and

    we are lucky to have them. The road is just starting for these guys and we’re excited to see where it goes!

    52 min
  • #35 - The Foundry Barbers, Owner Corbin Horse

    In this episode the Fellas sit down with Corbin Horse, the charismatic owner of The Foundry Barbers, a renowned barber shop in the heart of Fort Collins. Corbin shares his inspiring journey of starting a business in this vibrant Colorado city, offering valuable insights into entrepreneurship and community building.

    Join the Fellas for an engaging conversation that delves into the essence of Fort Collins' thriving community, the art of grooming, and the remarkable success story of The Foundry Barbers. Whether you're a fellow entrepreneur, a style enthusiast, or simply curious about the spirit of Fort Collins, this episode is sure to be a cut above the rest.

    41 min

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Fort Collins Fellas dives into everything you need to know about Fort Collins, Colorado and the surrounding area. Hosted by Patrick Soukup and Chris Murphy both who were born and raised in Fort…