Today, we discussed the weather, and what our discussion of the weather means about us as people. Brady braves the heat (and snubs Annie) when he visits downtown. Check him out on socials for a sneak peak into a cool local shop, Vintology, that will be opening on August 20th.

In other “news” – food trucks, land swaps, happy hours, ice cream vs custard, the humane society needs some wet food, and an award winning documentary about a local coach.

Beyond Compare, They Call Him Coach

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzg7DfCJalU

Longmont Humane Society Wishlist

https://www.longmonthumane.org/donate/wish-list/

Vintology

⁠https://www.vintologyoflongmont.com/⁠

Today, we’ve got some giggles to get out. 

We had the pleasure of sitting down with the living breathing calendar, Haley Hyde. Haley is a proud LONGMONSTER and the event coordinator for the Longmont Chamber of Commerce. We sat down to talk about their upcoming event Unity in the Community, a FREE summer street festival. It takes place outside of the Longmont Public Library on FRIDAY AUGUST 22nd 4-9pm. 

The event features live music, food, drinks, games, a silent disco, and SIDEDISH LIVE! We will be doing a live recording, featuring conversations with public policy officials and candidates for the upcoming elections. 

We also get into what the role of a chamber of commerce is, our opinions on some local mascots, and who makes the best tacos in Longmont.

Side Dish sits down with “The Fair Boys,” Zach Thayer and Brian Mulligan to discuss the upcoming BOULDER COUNTY FAIR - WEDNESDAY AUGUST 6TH through SUNDAY AUGUST 10th. Conversations include the nuance of a rodeo vs. a Mexican rodeo, vehicles you might see in a demolition derby, and the latest mutton bustin’ techniques. Longmont is lucky to host Colorado's longest running county fair. The fair is free and accessible all, with the option to purchase tickets to the grand stand events. See you at duh fair.

Thank you to Andy Eppler and David Cutter music for our intro and outro music.

Boy oh boy... for an episode about equality this one sure has a lot of boys! And boy, do they talk boy stuff. Though - honestly, not as much as you might think. Brady is joined by Producer Johnny and Bruce Parker, COO of Rocky Mountain Equity. And yes, they talked about games and comics, but there's SO MUCH good stuff about love and equality and community and being your true self. Bruce was an absolute gem in the studio. Show him some love!

Thanks to Any Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music.

Thanks to Johnny Schober for the lift on production.

Dr. Rick is a longtime old town east-sider with lots of ideas and love for his neighborhood. As a retired family practice doctor, he spends his time writing books (you can purcahse at Composition Book Shop on Main or here), serving on the Historic Preservation Commission, volunteering in his community, and pondering history. We talk Longmont stories, historic preservation and we might bring up trains. Annie gets a little hard hitting. (Don't worry. - she wasn't up and night for a week stressing about being an inhospitable host). Dr. Rick was a gracious guest and we learned a lot in this fun east-side interview.

Thanks to Anyd Eppler and David Cutter MUsic for our intro and outro music.

And thanks for Johnny Schober for the lift on production.

It's Friday. Annie is spent, Brady seems sharp. Johnny is on the board. We've got some fresh buzz for ya: openings, closings, further details on what a Runza is (but who cares anymore). And it wouldn't be SideDish if we didn't mention rail, Winchell's and cars driving into buildings.

Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music.

Many thanks to Johnny Schober for his help with production at SideDish!

At long last, we present Mat Bobby. This was a delightful interview with an extremely talented photgrpaher. If you can, we encourage oyu to have Mat's website pulled up while you listen: www.matbobby.com.

Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music!

We've got road signs that say BOOB, a rain dance, bike to work day, discussions of beige brick, and lots more to support the accusation that Longmont is aggressively average. We also have a guest! But he's heavy on the listening side. Join us to find out more.

Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music!

***QUICK PROMO: Come see us at a live podcast recoding at LMP on May 31 at 7 pm*****

What can we say, we absolutely smoked this episode. Come find out why David Barton, Longmont resident and founder of the BBQ accessory business, DripEZ, agrees that the thermometer is a very important tool (and Brady thinks Meater is clever copy), how he paid off his kids' college tuition and why he is amazed Longmont shuts down a US highway four times per year.

Check out his que-tastic products at https://bbqdripez.com/

Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music.

Better late than never, right? It's so long ago we can't remember what we discussed, but there was a lengthy sidebar about socks. Unmissable, really.

Everything you want to know and very little you need to know, as promised.

Oh and May 31, we will be hosting "An Evening with SideDish" together with Longmont Public Media to kick off their member drive week. Come see at LPM at 7 pm - music, comedy and other great entertainment.

Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music.