Occasionally Interesting and not the news you necessarily need to know but all that you want to know about Longmont, Colorado. Join Annie and Brady for a lively discussion on restaurants, entertainment, business and all things Longmont. We sometimes feature a special guest but sometimes we just rant and ramble.
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From The Basement
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Today we’re joined by the upstairs neighbors! Or, maybe they’re like the landlords or something? Whatever, I’ll think about it. Anyway, if you don’t know, we record every (other) week (or so) from the basement of Longmont Public Media. And before we skulk off to the cellar (where the podcast studio lives) we often bump into Sergio Angeles and/or Na…
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Is that what we’ve come to? I mean, it’s just the two of us, hanging out in a basement… talking about body service? I guess so, Yeah. But, where else are you going to get updates on Winchell’s? And yeah, there’s actually news on Winchell’s. Real news. Hand on heart. Actually, there’s kind of a lot of news. We can even report that Longmont’s version…
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A Certain Vintage
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Wait, vintage? Are we talking about wine, reading glasses… or about some kinda neo-retro fashion? All of it (obviously) plus a lot of coffee talk. Weird mix, you say? Well, todays’ guest, Emily Luebcke, can sum it up in two words, “Juniper Goods.” Juniper Goods is her soon-to-open clothing boutique / coffee shop / wine bar / community space. Yeah, …
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We're joined once again by Naomi of Longmont Dish. You know, the local Instagram account that dishes about dishes... and that means TONS of restaurant talk! We love having her on the show because she's got the deep cut on every menu in town, including tips on customizing your cocktails. Tune in to learn who's got the best food and who's got the wor…
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Quick PSA here on the many things happening for the Fourth of July this year: where to watch fireworks (note: NOT atop goose eggs), the drone show, and the new Concert in the Park location! Tune in for the tips!
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Lance is the owner and co-founder of many "F" keys - some you may recognize from your home computer. Most notably, this includes F9 which also happens to be his architecture firm with a focus on sustainable living, which is he started right here in Longmont. Lance also claims multiple pages of Google results, though we forgot to ask how many of tho…
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Hey all! We were all excited to have Beau Raffensperger on the show today ahead of opening his new restaurant, The Den on Eleventh. Buuttt.... would you believe he's super busy what with the restaurant officially opening this Monday (June 10)? Anyway, it's Annie and Brady and actually we've got a heap of things happening around town. Heaps. Even so…
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Today we are joined by Giovanni Leone and Zach Nassar, a couple of the main players in Johnson's Station, a COMPLETE renovation and repurposing of that crazy old gas station in Prospect. This one almost feels like some kind of SEO effort... in addition to Prospect, we talk rooftop bars, pickleball, outdoor drinks, and summer concerts. We also specu…
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(Sorry for dropping this one late, folks! Life...) Cassie lives believes in being "a pink house in a sea of blah." So, she lives in a pink house, and she works as a graphic designer under the banner of Pink House Design. She's a warm, fun human. She's an avid dog lover with an interesting work history. Also got an interesting work history. Complete…
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The Balcoms are about to open TWO stalls at the new food hall in Longmont, which will take them to three unique menus in Boulder County. Today, they tell us how they got to the point where they could be so ambitious. It's a wild ride that starts with a young man who hates school and a young woman with an enthusiasm for cooking shows and food magazi…
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Our biggest crowd yet! We had a really great time seeing everyone as we talked about eels fighting crustaceans, ebikes, and the state of public schools. We were even joined by Dryland owner, Nels Wroe, who has the best shirts and puns we have ever experienced. Pure legend. And, there's a bit of an ambush at the end... Grab a drink and tune in! (Oh,…
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Join us for a live recording event at Dryland Distillers on April 4 at 5:30 PM!! Today we are joined by Shakeel Dalal of LAUNCH: Longmont Housing - a local coalition focused on housing. Well, housing, affordability, sustainability, environmental impact... Like, a holistic approach to housing and community. It doesn't have to be scary! Before all th…
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Today, Annie and Brady talk business news in Longmont! Boy, we really need to do some kind of roundup, because there's a heap of openings, closings, and sales. About those openings, we've also got Chef Larry who is currently building out Red Cedar Bistro, a Mediterranean restaurant on Main. He's set to open in the next few months, and I can tell yo…
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Note: Next LIVE recording is April 4 at Dryland Distillery! It's another episode dedicated to Longmont (mostly). Some said it couldn't be done! Other's said it shouldn't be done! Well, they did it. Today, Annie and Brady are joined by a large black curtain that seems to confuse them both. They also offer the latest on Winchell's, and little "irrati…
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We've been brigaded! Today, the studio is invaded by u/1davide, moderator of the local Longmont subreddit. The subreddit is a place where news is shared, discussions are had, and rants are... ranted. It's also like THE place to discuss road paint, stoplight timing, and traffic accidents. Brady has been on the sub for a long time, and it was pretty …
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We have huge news about one of the oldest and most recognizable buildings in Longmont. You know, it used to have the China Panda. Before that (WAAAAY before) it was Longmont's first hotel. It currently houses Java Stop... and even the Speakeasy. Speaking of, today we have Sarah Carrillo who is the founder and owner of the speakeasy. AND, she is the…
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Today we're joined by Amanda Maldonado of Coy Ink Studio. Are we supposed to say, "of" here? Rather, she IS Coy Ink Studio. What's more, she's a stretching enthusiast, time management expert... and a HUGE (fellow) nerd about Longmont. We thoroughly enjoyed this interview! And here is the book referenced, Between Grass and Hay. Thanks to Andy Eppler…
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First of all, sorry for the late drop. We've ben slacking. But it was worth the wait! Royalty abounds! Today (well, a week or so ago), we're joined by Macie May, the self purported Queen of Longmont. I guess that makes her a leader in more than one way, because, well, Macie basically IS the Longmont Leader. (You know, the local news source!?) Like,…
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Today, we've got a special live solstice spirit episode recorded at Dry Land Distillers. Like, we had a real audience and they listened and even said they liked it. So that was a nice change. What was it about? Uh, well, Annie has a drink and bares it all! She's got HEAPS of gossip about old town. She also provides an update about Longmont's swinge…
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Please come seeeeeee us this Wednesday, Dec 20 at 5:30 pm at Dryland Distillers! We will be recording live. Entertainment and value not guaranteed. Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music!
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And we made it - the episode I mean. We didn't really even have to try that hard. What did we talk about again? Oh yeah, Brady cannot stop talking about wood. And pickleball. Boy this is all starting to sound extremely euphemistic. But, we would never do that - intentionally speak in euphemisms. In other news we talk about plowing in Longmont. Oh, …
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Today’s guest is Rachel Hunter - no, Rachel Barrantes! - of A Florae, a retail floral shop and clothing boutique at 464 Main. Oh! And downstairs there’s a vintage shop, too. Obviously, Rachel is constantly in motion, and so are her businesses which are traveling south at roughly 0.000068 miles per hour. For real, we did the math (very roughly). If …
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This week starts with a Sidedish original: Brady does his homework! (And, Annie warms a seat at the back of the class!) Then, we talk REAL sweets stuff... massive redevelopment plans at the Sugar Mill. (*groan* that's not very good.) Charlie Woolley has a HUGE update about what's is planned over there. It's... actually super informative? Thanks to …
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Today we talk to Stevan Kukic about the push for a new performing arts center. It's not ALL we talk about, but kinda we mostly talk about that. It'll be on the ballot, which makes it oddly political for this little show. Well--it's not political in the way that things are political on Twitter or X or whatever its called these days, but it's downrig…
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Sidedish is sifting through heaps of garbage this week. Like, really. Normally we try not to be quite so trashy, but when your guest is AS GREEN as Bridget Johnson it just kind of happens. Bridget operates Green Girl Recycling and is absolutely crazy about waste diversion and recycling. She’s an engaging ball of pure energy who talks about the comf…
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Today, Annie and Brady wonder about carpet cleaning. How targeted do they make cleaning agents? Do they include some of the lesser-thought-of bodily fluids? Also, are carpet cleaners dramatically underpaid? Oh and we actually talk about Longmont from time to time, too. Thanks for Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music. Sen…
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Because we hear there's going to be some football. Meaning, there will be football in Boulder. It seems like kind of a big deal and people are worried about traffic. We bring it up because we hear the coach, "Mr. Prime," bought a house in Longmont. Or, at least the house is near Longmont so the news seems relevant. Don't worry, Brady's not trying t…
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This week Annie and Brady explore Longmont's JUICIEST news! Seriously, this podcast has never been juicier, not even when we mention that seafood place - you know... the one with "juicy" in its name. It might have something to do with the guest Robyn Knowlan, owner of one of Longmont's newest (healthiest) beverage bars - Wonder Press! Join us for f…
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SIDEDISH LIVE AND IN PERSON August 9, 2023 | 5:00 pmDryland Distillery
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This week, Annie and Brady learn that Longmont has a real contender in the 2023 USA Mullet Championship. Come to think of it, this week Annie and Brady learn that the 2023 Mullet Championship is even a thing. Also, there’s some WONDERFULLY JUICY news about the (former!) Ziggy’s location on Francis. And then there’s the cultural phenomenon that is B…
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Note: On August 9, we will be recording LIVE from Dryland Distillery at 4:00 PM. Come down to 519 Main Street to watch Brady and Annie record... and fumble with live production! Today, Annie and Brady are joined by Lauren (Wren) Stapleton of the Wolf and Wren - which is called a “greeting card shop” by google maps. But holy cow is it more than that…
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This week, Brady shares his opinion on dog cataract surgery and Annie keeps hers to herself. Why the secrets - what is she hiding? We may never know. Maybe a well orchestrated email campaign could break the silence? For the moment, it remains a mystery. All we really know is that she’s dropping balls. Just dropping them everywhere. There’s too many…
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A Sadist and Moose Tranquilizers
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Yeah, in Longmont. What can we say, sometimes people are gluttons for abuse… and sometimes heavy sedatives really are the answer. And YES, we’re still talking about Longmont. Of course, context is everything. And if you want context, you should maybe join Annie and Brady (and guest Jack Bestall). There’s also some talk about road danger and develop…
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Today, Annie and Brady receive a story co-written by listener Nick and ChatGPT. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was a tale of private property offered as a public pathway, it was a tale of public land being coopted by a local community. That sounds, like, really preten…
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Today, Annie and Brady are joined by Tiernay Dirks, a local force in the shrimpy--er--youth soccer scene. We spill some tea over the HUGE soccer plans that Longmont has been... kicking around. We also hear about the rise of the sport and our city's role in that comeup. It's balls to the wall on SideDish this week! Mentions: Victory Boyd - Get Your …
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This week, Annie and Brady are joined by Naomi of that OTHER Longmont-based, dish-themed, micro-media establishment: LONGMONT DISH! And, boy, do we go hard on dishes and dishing. Wait, we’re saying, “dish” way too much now aren’t we. See, it was supposed to be a play on Naomi’s EXTENSIVE restaurant knowledge (like holy crap), and also on “dishing” …
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Life in Longmont: Not Boring
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Boyd Wilkinson is the CEO of Jetpack Stickers right here in Longmont, and he's always getting asked where that name came from. Well, today, Annie and Brady get Boyd's circuitous story that starts, strangely enough, with competitive waterskiing. As expected, it winds through laminates, fortune building, BASE jumping, jetbikes, and brain cancer. So, …
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Nothin' Like Longmont
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Annette Smith steps into the studio to talk about talk about why she moved from Menlo Park, California to Longmont, Colorado. It's a fun reminder of all of the wonderful reasons we love this place. But, she also talks through some rather... disquieting similarities that are worth considering as we plan our "Best Longmont." God that sounds, like, RE…
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This week, Annie And Brady are joined by Keefe Ryan - who is just some local red headed guy who believes in taking the bus, the power of pickup basketball, and the goodness of people. Though, maybe we should call him "King Keefe" for how much he talks about "the throne." Maybe it's a missed opportunity. Too much? Ah, well, it didn't seem to be too …
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You think there’s no nightlife in Longmont today? Ha! This week Annie and Brady are joined by Erik Mason - Curator of History at the Longmont Museum - who reminds us how good we have it. That’s right, we get to the bottom of those “no cruising” signs on Main street. We also talk turkey, or, more specifically we talk about restless nights and the so…
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Swingers and Handcuffs
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Annie and Brady talk dating with a couple of locals, Dusti and Zach. We can't say that they're experts, but they do seem to have more experience than they want. Join us to learn why the library is the perfect spot for a date and to hear some (extremely) strained metaphors about seeds, tomatoes, and dating. Oh, and one of them is single - maybe you'…
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But not a buck short! An episode so good it took Annie and Brady two trips to the studio to get it recorded. Obviously this was because of our commitment to quality and not because we're tech dummies. Ahem... anyway, we're just elated that Sarah Welle came back for our redo. Sarah is the co-founder of Colorado Crafted - a company that curates Color…
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Annie and Brady are joined by Heidi Quince from Simply Bulk Market. Heidi is a wonderful, soft spoken soul who truly believes in doing good. Join us as she shares her vision for zero waste and healthy community. Oh, and she shares what the most popular item at the bulk store is - it caught us both off guard! Other mentions: Sonic St. Nix Collectibl…
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New year, new format, new guests! And, we’ve got to say that the guests are really the standout “new” feature. This week, Annie and Brady are joined by WORLD CLASS athletes (and incidentally, Longmont residents) Sage Hurta and Alicia Monson - professional runners with the On Athletics Club. How did we wind up with a couple of world class athletes o…
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Happy New Year! This week, the SideDish crew actually gets the scoop on some REAL news. That’s right, a real journalistic first for the SideDish crew… but mostly because it’s ABOUT the Sidedish crew. They also spend some time dodging controversy and then, oddly, spend even more time talking about controversial downtown developments. So tune in this…
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Traffic, Parking and Transportation with Phil Greenwald
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City of Longmont Transportation Planning Manager, Phil Greenwald, joins the show for this discussion of parking, traffic and new developments. Get a cup of hot cocoa and tuck into this warm and cozy extra long discussion of urban planning. Thanks to Andy Eppler for "Nothing but the Rain" as our Intro Send Off Music Thanks to David Cutter Music for …
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Annie and Eric reminisce about old restaurants in Longmont while Scrooge Brady has a mild cast of holiday angst Thanks to Andy Eppler for "Nothing but the Rain" as our Intro Send Off Music Thanks to David Cutter Music for "Float AwayΑπό τον Eric Hozempa, Brady Steffl and Annie Larner
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Brady and Eric catch up about Thanksgiving and discuss all the holiday events in town Mentions include: Winter Passport resQ Coffee Thanks to Andy Eppler for "Nothing but the Rain" as our Intro Send Off Music Thanks to David Cutter Music for "Float AwayΑπό τον Eric Hozempa, Brady Steffl and Annie Larner
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Annie, Brady and Eric are back! They discuss Thanksgiving plans, new restaurants, construction on Sunset Street, Creative Framing's move and a Pizza Hut Opening. Mentions include: Kuper Wine Bar Tiffins India Cafe Urban Field Creative Framing Pizza Hut Winter Passport Thanks to Andy Eppler for "Nothing but the Rain" as our Intro Send Off Music Than…
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The trio is back. Brady, Eric and Annie discuss the odd renderings of the new hotel proposed downtown, some new restaurants and the challenging aspects of combining restaurant menus. Please note: This episode contains Eric's special rant agains tea. A special notice for the tea drinker listeners. Thanks to Andy Eppler for "Nothing but the Rain" as …
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