His voice is the authentic, trusted storyteller of Colorado. Whether it be his monthly check-ins with our governor, showcasing the best barbeque place in a town you've never heard of or locating and celebrating the lowest elevation point in our state, just to juxtapose it with the highest point, Ryan Warner interviews contain the whimsical people and places from all over Colorado and he delivers these stories from the heart and with the highest standards you could possibly ever hope for in factual, intentional and transparency journalism.

Ryan has been the host of Colorado Matters on Colorado Public Radio for 20 years now. Long enough to become a beloved voice to so many Coloradans that tune in each week to hear what he's got on tap. Mama Jill was lucky enough to be able to catch him on the other side of the microphone where we get to listen in on his origin stories and the journey that led him here. This one is a gem!