SideDish Longmont

Yes, it's a bit early... but for Eric it's never too early to talk about gardening.  The guys are joined by Carol O'Meara, CSU Extension Agent Horticulture and Entomology and Co-Manager of Master Gardening Program.  She discusses how easy radishes are to grow and her dislike of Kohlrabi among many other helpful gardening tips. If you're new to Colorado, she provides some tips on how to grow in our dry and sunny weather. In the buzz around town, the guys lament the loss of Lucky's and the Rib House. 

Business mentions In this episode
CSU Extension
CSU Extension Gardening Publications
Colorado Master Gardener Program - Boulder County
Botanical Interests

Events
Cottage Food Safety training January 31
Craft Night at St. Vrain Cidery - Affirmation Magnets

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

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

The guys are joined by Brian Coppom, Executive Director of the Boulder County Farmers Markets.  Brian discusses the benefits and developments of the WIC program at the Farmers Market, why there's a lot of Folk Music, and the future of Kholrabi.  Is it the Kale of the decade? Eric hopes so!

In the Buzz around town the guys mention
The change in the Rogers Grove Community Garden
Colorado Stone Apartments (Not the real name)
Longmont Foods Brand
Longmont in the Week Magazine
Performing Arts Study

Special Events include:
Tapas and Tasty Bites for the Big Game (Whoops it's sold out)
Quarters one year anniversary

The guys discuss Wind Chimes and who owns them.  Apparently Eric owns three, though he's not sure he knows.  In the Buzz around town, they discuss the Union Pointe Apartments, closure of Bin 46, AveXis, and Poppy Salon.

In the Deep Dive, the guys get up close with recycling and reuse.  If you need to get rid of something, check out some great resources from the City of Longmont, Eco-Cycle and Resource Central. 

Waste Diversion Resources
City of Longmont Waste Diversion
Eco-Cycle CHaRM (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials)
Resource Central
Household Hazardous Waste
Eco-Cycle Resource Guide

Business mentions In this episode
Eco-Cycle
Resource Central
Western Disposal
Peaceful Poppy Salon
Union Pointe Apartments
AveXis

Events
HandPan - check out this video to get an idea of Hand Pan Playing. Someone is providing instructions on this but the guys don't remember the name or contact.  Check out Luna Cafe for a flyer on the subject

Adult Spelling Bee at 300 Suns

Music
Thanks to Andy Eppler for "Nothing but the Rain" as our Intro
Music of the week by Clandestine Amigo.  Give a listen here to more of their music
Check out Andy at his Instagram feed @andotheartist or his etsy shop

The guys are back from the Holiday Break and raring to go.  A little out of practice, Eric steps on the intro. In the Buzz around town they discuss the ownership change at Janie's cafe, the closure of Game Force, and the new Eclipse Clothing, and a new bridal shop on Main Street, Eleven, Eleven.

In the Deep Dive, the guys are joined by Nancy Kerr, Director of the Longmont Library who tells us the innovations and happenings at the Library.  If you thought the Longmont Library was just a repository for old books...think again!

Library Survey (when available) discussed by Nancy can be found on the Longmont Library website
https://www.longmontcolorado.gov/departments/departments-e-m/library

Business mentions In this episode
Eclipse Clothing
Janie's Cafe
Eleven Eleven
Sunflower Furniture

Events
Winter Walkabout

Music
Thanks to Andy Eppler for "Nothing but the Rain" as our Intro
Music of the week, "Remind Me" by Emily King - an artist on Bandcamp

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

The guys are on holiday break but to ease the lag of hearing our bad takes on Longmont,  Brady and Eric take a deep dive on Thrift Stores in Longmont.  Please reach out to the show if you have items to add [email protected]  Happy Holidays to everyone!

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

The guys take a look at what you should know about living in Longmont.  Please reach out to the show if you have items to add [email protected]  Happy Holidays to everyone!

Smart Asset Full Report on Longmont Winning #1 Boom Town
https://smartasset.com/mortgage/top-boomtowns-in-america-2019

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

The guys are joined by Phil Greenwald, Transportation Planning Manager for the City of Longmont.  Phil discusses proposed changes to Coffman Street, quiet railroad signals and traffic flow.  You didn't think traffic could be so entertaining...think again!

Smart Asset Full Report on Longmont Winning #1 Boom Town
https://smartasset.com/mortgage/top-boomtowns-in-america-2019

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

Brady is in a feisty and sentimental mood.  In the Buzz around town they discuss the listing of Number 1 Boom Town in the Country by SmartAsset, rumors of Dry Land Distilleries' interest in a new building, new apartments on the 700 block of Main Street, Flexride, and Kroger's divesting in Lucky's Grocery Store.  Eric wonders if this means the 80s music that once was prevalent in Lucky's pre Kroger will return?

In the Deep Dive, the guys are joined by Scott Cook, CEO of the Longmont Chamber.  Scott describes the Chamber's role in assisting the Longmont business community and the success of Unity in the Community.

Smart Asset Full Report on Longmont Winning #1 Boom Town
https://smartasset.com/mortgage/top-boomtowns-in-america-2019

Business mentions In this episode
Longmont Chamber of Commerce
Lucky's Grocery Store
Longmont Theatre

New Ulm Businesses
Bonzana
Schell's Brewery

Events
Unity in the Community
Holiday Parade of Lights
Rocks and Rails

Music
Thanks to Andy Eppler for "Nothing but the Rain" as our Intro
Music of the week provided by Andy Eppler, "My Final Hope"

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

Brady and Eric recap the Thanksgiving week and in the Buzz around town they discuss the Times Collaborative,  Flower Bin expansion, Left Hand Brewing Events space, and Small Business Saturday. 

In the Deep Dive, the guys are joined by Kate Johnson, cheese instructor and author of the new book, "Small Goat, Big Cheese."  We learn that the book is much more than an expose on making cheese.  It's a reflection on how passion and a small idea can turn into big adventures! 


Business mentions In this episode
Art of Cheese
Times Collaborative
Flower Bin
Rosalee's Pizzeria
Adorn Home and Gift Gallery
Sweet Nightingale Boutique


Events
Hover Holiday Home Tours
Winter Farmers Market
United States Air Force Academy Band Holly and Ivy Holiday Concert
Greyhound Adoption


Music
Thanks to Andy Eppler for "Nothing but the Rain" as our Intro
Music of the week provided by Andy Eppler, "My Final Hope"

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

In this episode, Brady alerts Eric that it's supposed to snow.  The guys' buzz around town includes new developments on Hover and Pike, Clovis Point - apartment complex, Balfour Senior Living, the new Raising Cains restaurant, RossMonster Vans,  and Pods storage.  The guys do a Deep Dive on the Coffman expansion project and other new ways the city is proposing to make bicycling easier in Longmont.  Events include End of Prohibition Party, Onesie Bar Hopping and Festivus at Boot Strap Brewing

Business mentions In this episode
Clovis Point
Raising Canes Restaurant
Acertara
Pods Moving and Storage
Balfour Senior Living
Ross Monster Vans
St. Vrain Cidery
Bootstrap Brewing


Events
Onesie Pub Crawl - Nov 27
End of Prohibition Party - Dec 5
Festivus Bootstrap Brewing - Dec 20th


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