Awesome Pod - Arvada Edition

Profiles of the family behind the new prenatal shake Luvbelly - Val and Erik Dahlen - and of Balefire Goods owner Jamie Hollier. We get to know Clarke Reader with the Arvada Press and hear about summer concerts coming up.

Audio from our LIVE show on April 25 talking all about Rocky Flats, the former nuclear weapons facility that is subject of a years-long podcast documentary airing now called “Unclear Danger.” We talk to the podcast creator and host, Paul Karolyi, along with Murph Widdowfield, a former contractor for Rocky Flats who heads up the effort to create a museum commemorating the rich history of the site. We also talk with Elizabeth Panzer with the Rocky Flats Downwinders about her concerns about the long-term health impacts in the area.

On today's podcast we preview some of the topics and guests we'll have on Wednesday's LIVE show from Hunter Bay Coffee Roasters in Olde Town. More at AwesomePod.org.

This is the first of a two-part series we recorded LIVE from Olde Town. This episode features local events through May 5; breaking news from Katie Groke Ellis regarding Jeffco school closures for April 26; and a sit-down with Arvada's beloved elementary school resource officer Brad Gagon. More at AwesomePod.org.

The second part of our LIVE show from Olde Town on April 18, featuring fun conversations with Denver Post YourHub Arvada reporter Peyton Garcia and Denver Beer Co. (Olde Town) GM Shane Holland and Keith Lawrence. More at AwesomePod.org

On this week's show, we’ll get you filled in on some local headlines and events … we’ll let you know the Mayor’s response to the dust-up we discussed on last week’s show. At the end of the show, we’ll introduce you to Kevin Maples, the man behind the new Arvada App. More at AwesomePod.org. 

On this week's show, Arvada Mayor Marc Williams is in hot water after Facebook takes note of his remarks at a City Council meeting. We'll play you the controversial clip. Jill McGranahan from the Arvada Police Department joins to discuss the Cops Rocks program.  And Zap Man Jack visits the Arvada Kite Festival. More at AwesomePod.org

In this week's show, we get you caught up on Arvada news and happenings. A G Line update. A new segment ... mystery sound. And an interview with Tom Carney with the Pickeball Ken organization with some tips on how to get started in the sport. More at AwesomePod.org.

We recorded LIVE from Hunter Bay Coffee Roasters in Olde Town with Mayor Marc Williams, State Sen. Rachel Zenzinger and Hunter Bay's A.J. Payne. Hosts Russ Rizzo and Katie Winner. The show starts with the Top 5 Events of the week from Arvada Visitor's Center. More at AwesomePod.org.

Arvada Mayor Marc Williams joins to discuss the passage of the controversial Olde Town Residences project; John "Kibby" McKibbon updates us on things happening with Arvada pee wee hockey; a G Line update and more on this week's Awesome Pod - Arvada Edition. More at AwesomePod.org. 

On this week's show, we talk student safety with organizers of high school walkouts and a state representative; New Image Brewing opens a second location; Terrance and Heather cook for us; and we talk community gardening. More at www.awesomepod.org

On today's show we give you a run-down of announcements, events and headlines in and around Arvada. More at AwesomePod.org.

In Part 1 of our "Community Leaders" coverage, get to know five Arvada leaders who spoke at a recent Arvada Chamber of Commerce luncheon hosted by Gallery 1874 in Olde Town. Featured: Deputy City Manager Lorie Gillis; interim Arvada Police Chief Ed Brady; Arvada Fire Chief John Greer; Jim Whitfield, board president of Apex Parks and Recreation District; and Arvada Visitors Center Director Jean Gordon.          

In Part 2 of our "Community Leaders" coverage, get to know five Arvada leaders who spoke at a recent Arvada Chamber of Commerce luncheon hosted by Gallery 1874 in Olde Town/ Featured: City Council member John Marriott; Nathan Bishop, director of the Olde Town Arvada Business Improvement District (BID); Michael McCarron, board president of the Arvada Chamber of Commerce; Maureen Phair, director of Arvada Urban Renewal Authority (AURA); and  Daniel Ryley, deputy director of the Arvada Economic Development Association.        

We recorded LIVE from Hunter Bay Coffee Roasters in Olde Town Arvada with a cast of locals and friends. Topics include local schools and the planned March 14 walk-out. A.J. Payne teaches us how to "de-stone," and Jay Baichi tells us how to get started fly fishing. More at AwesomePod.org.

We're delivering a fresh episode this week ... with Kate! She's back by popular demand. Visit us at awesomepod.org. 

Russ sits down with Maureen Phair, director of the Arvada Urban Renewal Authority (AURA) to discuss the 9 Acre development site in Olde Town Arvada. The development is back to the drawing board after City Council rejected developer Trammel Crow's initial plan.

Mayor Marc Williams joins a host of others as we kick off the new live format at Hunter Bay Coffee Roasters. Guests (in order of appearance): Mayor Marc Williams; A.J. Payne with Hunter Bay Coffee Roasters; Jean Gordon with Arvada Visitors Center; Jay Baichi with 5280 Angler; Melanye Phipps; David Boersma; Bethany Norton; Joe Seehusen; and musician Mitchell Miller.

On this week's show....   We'll take you to last weekend's Arvada Days Festival and also pop into the Simms Street gymnastics center for the grand opening of the expansion there.    For this week's Place We Like, we'll be dropping by the Sock Store in Olde Town to pick up some Olde Town Arvada socks   Jean Gordon with the Visitor's Center will give us the run-down on happenings this week around Arvada   And for our community profile, we'll talk with Arvada husband and wife duo Abigail and JJ Jacobs about their all-natural carpet cleaning business CitruSolution 

On this week's show, we preview this weekend's first-annual Arvada Days Festival with Nina Pucinnini. Jean Gordon with Visit Arvada previews other happenings around town. And Jack and Russ get haircuts at Dru's Barbership in the Sola Studio Salons at at 5222 Olde Wadsworth Bypass. Visit awesomepod.org for more details.  

Everything you need to have an awesome week in Arvada, Colo.

On Episode 4 of Awesome Pod - Arvada edition: Arvada's got talent ... we take you to the First Friday open mic night at Hunter Bay Coffee Roasters in Olde Town. Arvada has a new outdoor pool ... field reporter Jack Rizzo takes you to the groundbreaking of the Fitzmorris recreation center and pool, where construction equipment is in full gear. The CAVERS are out ... a local political group has a petition drive going to make that Arvada Urban Renewal Authority just a bit less authoritative. We take inside last week's AURA meeting. Where can you sample all Arvada beer in one place this Saturday? We're glad you asked ... we'll take you to New Image Brewing for this week's One Thing. Finally, we'll profile an Arvada couple that sends local children with terminal illnesses on crazy fun adventures through their nonprofit, Brave Young Hearts. More at awesomepod.org.

Anthony Pasquini, 49, has lived in Olde Town Arvada for two years and got interested in how the Arvada Urban Renewal Authority (AURA) operates, as a local political group campaigns to add more checks to AURA's authority. Here's what he learned. 

A musical mash-up from the August 2 groundbreaking of the Fitzmorris pool and recreation center in Arvada, Colo. Music: Sad rap beat with Hook "Calling your name" 2017 @beatslikeaslave In order of appearance: Former Council member Shelley Cook APEX PRD Board President Jim Whitfield APEX PRD Executive Director Lauri Dannemiller Arvada City Council member John Marriott  

Highlights from the July 24 Arvada City Council special session presentation of the updated 10-year financial plan. Brian Archer with the City's finance office presents updates on sales tax, building activity and other items. More at awesomepod.org.

In Episode 3 of Awesome Pod - Arvada Edition we sit down with Hunter Bay manager A.J. Payne and preview an open mic night taking place there for First Friday; we talk mindfulness with some locals; we get insights on how Arvada's economy is doing; and we get you updated on the latest businesses coming to Arvada. And we do the ... hook ... and sling Thanks for tuning in! Send feedback to info@awesomepod.org

We talk with owners, brewers and bar-backs from brewery across the region about Arvada on Tap and what they have going on in their breweries.  Featured in this segment (in order of appearance): Ethan Grub, 12, with mom Laura Hartley from Henderson, Colo. Travis and Cooper Clark, Clark Crew BBQ from Yukon, Okla.   Chris Hill, owner of Odyssey Beerwerks in Olde Town Arvada   Kristine McMahon, event organizer with the Arvada Festival Commission   Jeff Tyler, head brewer at Spice Trade Brewing in Olde Town Arvada   Chris Cranahan, 2016 winner of the Arvada on Tap home-brew contest   Arvada resident and Arvada West High School graduate Arla Sansbury    Heather Smith and Grace with Fate Brewing out of Boulder   Brad Loveland, Denver Beer Company   Richard Wood, co-owner, Grand Lake Brewing   Brad Loveland, Denver Beer Co.   Kyle Jordan, Holidaily Brewing in Golden, Colo.   Steven Mondragon, bronze medal winner in the home-brew competition  

On Episode 2 of "Awesome Pod - Arvada Edition" we preview patio concert, review GB Fish N Chips, get you up to date on why some horse owners in west Arvada are pleading with the public, recap Arvada on Tap and profile Charles and Donna Ault, who ran the Festival Playhouse in Olde Town Arvada for more than 20 years.  "Awesome Pod - Arvada Edition" is a weekly podcast designed to give you everything you need to know to have an awesome week. Every Monday we deliver news on events and happenings in and around Arvada, Colorado; reviews of places we like;  breakdowns on timely topics; and features on people and organizations that make our community special. More at AwesomePod.org.

This is a new weekly podcast featuring news, events and happenings in and around Arvada, Colorado and the greater north Jefferson County area. We publish on Monday mornings. All shows are released on iTunes, Stitcher and other common podcasting services, in addition to our website, AwesomePod.org.

In this week's breakdown, we discuss the "9 Acre site" redevelopment project in Olde Town Arvada with resident expert John Kiljan. More at awesomepod.org