SideDish Longmont

Eric and Brady discuss some normal activities in the community that are going on to give us a sense of everyday living -- including tree limb collection.  The guys are joined by Brian Coppom, Director of the Boulder County Farmers Markets who describes how the Market will adjust to live during the COVID-19 outbreak.  They are still providing fresh foods but doing it virtually.  Eric is still pushing for Kohlrabi to be the break out vegetable of 2020.

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Business mentions In this episode
Boulder County Farmers Market
Simply Bulk
Nextlight

Events
Howl at the Moon at 8 p.m each night (no link but sounds great!)
Longmont Museum History on Facebook Live April 9th

Music
Thanks to Andy Eppler for "Nothing but the Rain" as our Intro
Music of the week "Long Gone" by Jessica Carson of Clandestine Amigo

Eric buys a microphone which helps with the audio quality of the podcast...now if he could only get the music to stop.  Thankfully, Brady comes to the rescue with his own version of tech support.

The guys are on their own, talking about ways to occupy yourself during COVID-19.  They also discuss what's open around town. 
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Business mentions In this episode
Brewing Market
Ozo Coffee
Luna Cafe
Flower Bin
La Momo Maes Bakery

Events
Take-Out Takeover

Music
Thanks to Andy Eppler for "Nothing but the Rain" as our Intro
Music of the week "Long Gone" by Jessica Carson of Clandestine Amigo

In their second week of conference call/podcast, Eric and Brady are proud to have special guests, Jean and Dan Ditslear - owners of 300 Suns Brewing and Nate Say, owner of Scratch Kitchen.  Jean, Dan and Nate discuss how local businesses are coping with the new business environment in the wake of the COVID-19.  The major theme is go out and support local restaurants, breweries and businesses.  Please get a take out order or purchase a gift card. 

The guys also talk about Brady's shut-in mentality, fighting for the last egg and limiting meat purchases to three...lots of pulled pork in Brady's house.

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Business mentions In this episode
300 Suns Brewing
Scratch Kitchen
Longmont Chamber of Commerce
Longmont Downtown Development Authority

Events
Take-Out Takeover

Music
Thanks to Andy Eppler for "Nothing but the Rain" as our Intro
Music of the week "Nothing but the Moon" by Andy Eppler

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The guys find ways to cope during the Social Distancing that is Covid-19.  Not much in the Buzz around town to discuss with the disruption but you can count on Brady and Eric to lighten the mood or attempt to.  Please be patient as we work through our audio difficulties.  This is our first remote podcast and we'll get a better mic for Eric next time.

Music
Thanks to Andy Eppler for "Nothing but the Rain" as our Intro
Music of the week "Bouncin" by Michael Bellmont

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Sorry for some distortion on this episode.  We'll fix it for next time.  The guys discuss the coming of Moe's Bagels, a new apartment complex The Farm Haus, closing of Old Chicago, and the opening of the Taco Palace.  The guys welcome Dan Jones, Executive Director of the St. Vrain FC who discusses the rise of soccer in the St. Vrain area. 

Business mentions In this episode
Moe's Bagels
Farm Haus Apartments
Taco Palace
Old Chicago
St. Vrain FC

Events
Firehouse Arts Center Press and Fold - March 5 - April 5
Birding through the Seasons - March 23 Longmont Library
Senior Fish-Off - April 17 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Rattlesnake Hike - May 16

Music
Thanks to Andy Eppler for "Nothing but the Rain" as our Intro
Music of the week "Bouncin" by Michael Bellmont

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Brady is back and the guys are in rare form in a new studio.  A few glitches to start but eventually they get on track.  The guys welcome Jessica Carson, lead singer of Clandestine Amigo to the show.  In addition to having a great voice the guys also learn that Jessica is the organizer behind the Winter WalkAbout - a music festival each year in Longmont. 

Business mentions In this episode
Clandestine Amigo
Winter Walk About

Events
Art in Public Places - Art on the Move Application

Music
Thanks to Andy Eppler for "Nothing but the Rain" as our Intro
Music of the week "Unsatisfied" by Clandestine Amigo

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Eric flies solo on this pre-recorded interview with Robert Gutierrez, Co-Founder of iLOKY, a digital marketing company that promotes businesses with advertising on Uber and Lyft vehicles.  You gotta hear this guy!  As a recent High School graduate, Robert is already working on his second business idea.  He shares this unique advertising idea, business model and results of the first beta test in Longmont. 

We're definitely in good hands with the next generation.  I think you'll agree that the kids are definitely all right.

Business mentions In this episode
iLOKY

Events
Census 2020

Music
Thanks to Andy Eppler for "Nothing but the Rain" as our Intro
Music of the week "Winter on the Moon" by Andy Eppler

Check out Andy at his Instagram feed @andotheartist or his etsy shop

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Eric, Flying solo for a sick Brady, provides updates on Oskar Blues ChuBurger, the coming of Runza, Mosaics in an old town alley, and new SideDish stickers (you gotta get yours!.  Thankfully Eric's babbling is interrupted by Guest Sabrina Ehlert who discusses her views on the Art Scene in Longmont and her involvement with the Cidery and painting classes. 

Business mentions In this episode
Runza
Oskar Blues
300 Suns
St. Vrain Cidery
Grossen Bart

Events
Longmont's Tiniest Mardi Gras Parade - Feb 22
Barley Har Har Comedy Night -Feb 21
FOLL Book Sale - Feb 20
Front Range International Film Festival - Feb 22
Ghosts of the Callahan Housee - Feb 22
Grossen Bart Open Bluegrass Jam - Feb 19th
Let's Wine about the Winter - Feb 22

Other
Mosaic Alley in Old Town Longmont

Music
Thanks to Andy Eppler for "Nothing but the Rain" as our Intro
Music of the week "Whistles in the Darkness by Andy Eppler

Check out Andy at his Instagram feed @andotheartist or his etsy shop

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Corrections
Eric got the tree sales confused. The City tree sale gives you a 4 - 10 foot tree (they come in like 15 gallon pots). So if you're showing up with your Nissan Leaf expecting a pallet of seedlings, you're going to be in trouble. The seedling trees come from the Colorado State Forest Service. Info online - https://csfs.colostate.edu/seedling.../buying-seedlings/

The guys discuss where to shop for food on this special guest-free episode.  Brady loves using the self-check out at Target to purchase large quantities of food, much to the chagrin of people like Eric who believe there are limits to the amount of products you can purchase in the self checkout.  Brady also learns about the wonders of Scan Bag Go at King Supers and the guys discuss upcoming events. 

Business mentions In this episode
Simply Bulk
Niwot Market
Longs Peak Grocery Market

Paris Business Mentions
Le Peloton Cafe
Jay Swanson

Events
Heart Throb Run
Mason Jennings at the St. Vrain
Chick Clark Children's fishing

Music
Thanks to Andy Eppler for "Nothing but the Rain" as our Intro
Music of the week "Winter on the Moon" by Andy Eppler

Check out Andy at his Instagram feed @andotheartist or his etsy shop

Drop a line to the guys at [email protected]

Corrections
Eric got the tree sales confused. The City tree sale gives you a 4 - 10 foot tree (they come in like 15 gallon pots). So if you're showing up with your Nissan Leaf expecting a pallet of seedlings, you're going to be in trouble. The seedling trees come from the Colorado State Forest Service. Info online - https://csfs.colostate.edu/seedling.../buying-seedlings/

You shouldn't have to wait out all night for a garden plot.  Megan Reehl, Operations Manager for Growing Gardens explains how to get a garden plot in the city and what Growing Gardens is up to these days.

In the Buzz Around Town the guys lament the difficulties of running a business in Prospect New Town.

Businesses Mentioned include
Growing Gardens

Music
Thanks to Andy Eppler for "Nothing but the Rain" as our Intro

Check out Andy at his Instagram feed @andotheartist or his etsy shop