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Badly Needed and Long Overdue - A Controversial Podcast about Colorado Springs is a left of the dial podcast about how we are changing conservative Colorado Springs, CO.

Badly Needed & Long Overdue - A Controversial Podcast About Colorado Springs


    • Nov 14, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 9m AVG DURATION
    • 20 EPISODES


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    #20 - ...Election Day 2022!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 49:38


    Emily and Nick comb through the results of Election Day 2022 in Colorado Springs before saying "so long for now" as we enter a badly needed and long overdue hiatus. See you next year! Find us everywhere! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-lTLVjnUwIg9-4aR5Er3UA Instagram: BadlyNeededPodcast Twitter: @BadlyNeededCOS Facebook: https://facebook.com/BadlyNeededandLongOverduePodcast TikTok: @bnlopodcast

    #19 - ...A Warning To Get Your Darn Ballots In, Dammit!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 47:04


    With only hours left to get your ballot in, Emily and Nick chat about getting your ballots in, resoruces you need at this very last second and more! Get it done! Find us everywhere! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-lTLVjnUwIg9-4aR5Er3UA Instagram: BadlyNeededPodcast Twitter: @BadlyNeededCOS Facebook: https://facebook.com/BadlyNeededandLongOverduePodcast TikTok: @bnlopodcast

    #18 - ...A Conversation about Education in Colorado Springs (w/Joseph Shelton)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 83:19


    This week, in a very Halloween-themed episode, Emily and Nick chat with Joseph Shelton, the Democratic candidate for CD-5's State Board of Education seat and all the things that go along with education in our city. Find us everywhere! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-lTLVjnUwIg9-4aR5Er3UA Instagram: BadlyNeededPodcast Twitter: @BadlyNeededCOS Facebook: https://facebook.com/BadlyNeededandLongOverduePodcast TikTok: @bnlopodcast

    #17 - ...A follow-up on the last days of a run for office in Colorado Springs (w/Stephanie Vigil)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 86:35


    It's been five months since we've chatted with Stephanie Vigil, Democratic candidate for House District 15, and we want to hear from her as the days to the election count down ever so quickly... Find us everywhere! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-lTLVjnUwIg9-4aR5Er3UA Instagram: BadlyNeededPodcast Twitter: @BadlyNeededCOS Facebook: https://facebook.com/BadlyNeededandLongOverduePodcast TikTok: @bnlopodcast

    #16 - ...A conversation about running for Congress for Colorado Springs (feat. David Torres)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 99:12


    David Torres is the Democratic candidate for Colorado's Congressional District 5, currently held by Republican Doug Lamborn, and he sits down with Emily and Nick to chat up what brought up to run for office and what he'd do if he gets there. Find us everywhere! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-lTLVjnUwIg9-4aR5Er3UA Instagram: BadlyNeededPodcast Twitter: @BadlyNeededCOS Facebook: https://facebook.com/BadlyNeededandLongOverduePodcast TikTok: @bnlopodcast

    #15 - ...A Chat with Rob Rogers about running as a Democrat in North Colorado Springs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 96:02


    Rob Rogers is the Democratic candidate for Colorado House District 14 on the north end of Colorado Springs and in this episode, Emily and Nick get to chat with him about the upcoming election, legislation that matters to Colorado Springs and METROPOLITAN TAX DISTRICTS!!!! Find us everywhere! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-lTLVjnUwIg9-4aR5Er3UA Instagram: BadlyNeededPodcast Twitter: @BadlyNeededCOS Facebook: https://facebook.com/BadlyNeededandLongOverduePodcast TikTok: @bnlopodcast

    #14 - A Talk About Running for El Paso County Commissioner (w/Ryan Lucas)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 87:26


    Ryan Lucas, candidate for El Paso County Commissioner District 1 (the administrative hat of the county, so to speak) chats with Emily and Nick about not just what it's like to run for county commissioner of this city, but a number of the city's various issues. We dive into where Ryan's from, what he's been doing and where he's going! Find us everywhere! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-lTLVjnUwIg9-4aR5Er3UA Instagram: BadlyNeededPodcast Twitter: @BadlyNeededCOS Facebook: https://facebook.com/BadlyNeededandLongOverduePodcast TikTok: @bnlopodcast

    #11 - ...A Look at the History of Art in Downtown Colorado Springs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2022 42:11


    Downtown Colorado Springs has some fun things going on, but art wasn't always one of them. Emily and Nick dive into the history of Art on the Streets, the Downtown Colorado Springs Partnership and all kinds of fun stuff going on Downtown! Find us everywhere! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-lTLVjnUwIg9-4aR5Er3UA Instagram: BadlyNeededPodcast Twitter: @BadlyNeededCOS Facebook: https://facebook.com/BadlyNeededandLongOverduePodcast TikTok: @badlyneededpodcast

    #13 - A Conversation About Colorado House District 15 in Southeast COS (w/Alvin Sexton)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 52:55


    Emily and Nick chat with Alvin Sexton, the Democratic candidate for Colorado House District 15 about running for office, his upbringing, and his thoughts on the upcoming race... and what comes after. Find us everywhere! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-lTLVjnUwIg9-4aR5Er3UA Instagram: BadlyNeededPodcast Twitter: @BadlyNeededCOS Facebook: https://facebook.com/BadlyNeededandLongOverduePodcast TikTok: @bnlopodcast

    #12... A Conversation About the Democrats in COS In 2022 (w/John Mikos)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 71:21


    What's it like to be running the left-leaning Democratic Party in the right-leaning Colorado Springs? In this episode, Emily and Nick sit down with John Mikos, Chair of the El Paso County Democratic Party to find out! Find us everywhere! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-lTLVjnUwIg9-4aR5Er3UA Instagram: BadlyNeededPodcast Twitter: @BadlyNeededCOS Facebook: https://facebook.com/BadlyNeededandLongOverduePodcast TikTok: @badlyneededpodcast

    #10 - ...A Very Spicy Conversation about the COS City Aud Restoration (w/Viktoria Costantino

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 73:49


    Colorado Springs' City Aud is getting an elaborate restoration, but it's not all sunshine and roses as the locally famous venue comes off the city's books into the hands of a non-profit who has to figure out how to make it work these days. Emily and special guest (and City Aud enthusiast) Viktoria Costantino have very specific opinions about the restoration. Find us everywhere! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-lTLVjnUwIg9-4aR5Er3UA Instagram: BadlyNeededPodcast Twitter: @BadlyNeededCOS Facebook: https://facebook.com/BadlyNeededandLongOverduePodcast TikTok: @badlyneededpodcast

    #9 - ...A Conversation About PFAS and Water in Fountain & COS (w/Liz Rosenbaum)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 64:22


    Water is a big deal in Colorado Springs, but a recent controversy that's come up has been the usage of PFAS, or "forever chemicals" that have tainted the groundwater in Fountain and caused an escalation in health issues in the region. The solution? Water from COS. We chat with Water Warrior Liz Rosenbaum about all of this and how they've literally affected her and her family's health. Find us everywhere! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-lTLVjnUwIg9-4aR5Er3UA Instagram: BadlyNeededPodcast Twitter: @BadlyNeededCOS Facebook: https://facebook.com/BadlyNeededandLongOverduePodcast TikTok: @badlyneededpodcast

    #8 ...A Conversation About Living with Disabilities and Accessibility in COS (w/Betty Field)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 66:29


    We've talked about how hard Colorado Springs can be hard to navigate as an able-bodied person, but what about the disabled or those living with disabilities? Nick and Emily chat with Betty Field, former social worker and congressional candidate who suddenly became paralyzed and has had to navigate the local systems, physical infrastructure and bureaucracies just to have a seat at the proverbial table. Find us everywhere! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-lTLVjnUwIg9-4aR5Er3UA Instagram: BadlyNeededPodcast Twitter: @BadlyNeededCOS Facebook: https://facebook.com/BadlyNeededandLongOverduePodcast TikTok: @badlyneededpodcast

    #7 ...A Conversation About Riding The Bus/Mountain Metro Transit in Colorado Springs | BNLO

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 61:57


    With bus fare being free for better air thanks to the state of Colorado, Nick and Emily sit down to talk about their experiences riding the bus in Colorado Springs. We talk about the highs, lows, opportunities and advantages of just hopping on a bus to go where you want to go or where you need to go. Seriously, go ride the bus this month. It's free for the month of August 2022! Mountain Metro Transit system map and routes: https://coloradosprings.gov/mountain-metro/page/bus-route-information?mlid=8426 Find us everywhere! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-lTLVjnUwIg9-4aR5Er3UA Instagram: BadlyNeededPodcast Twitter: @BadlyNeededCOS Facebook: https://facebook.com/BadlyNeededandLongOverduePodcast TikTok: @badlyneededpodcast

    #6 ...A Conversation About the Chinook Center in Colorado Springs | BNLO

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 61:52


    What's it like being a leftist in Colorado Springs? The Chinook Center's Jon Christiansen knows. We sit down to talk with him about COS's political landscape, CSPD, the Chinook Center he helped put together for the community and much much more. Find us everywhere! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-lTLVjnUwIg9-4aR5Er3UA Instagram: BadlyNeededPodcast Twitter: @BadlyNeededCOS Facebook: https://facebook.com/BadlyNeededandLongOverduePodcast TikTok: @badlyneededpodcast

    #5 ...A Conversation About Bicycling in COS (w/"Jax" Armendariz & Cully Radvillas) | BNLO

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 71:02


    COS is known colloquially for being the "outdoor" city and yet bicycling is often left way, way behind. We talk with southeast bicycle advocate Jacqueline "Jax" Armendariz Unzueta and Bike Colorado Springs board member Cully Radvillas about bicycles, their advantages and their present hazards in town. NOTE: We misspell Jax's last name "Armendariz" in the transition. Apologies! Find us everywhere! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-lTLVjnUwIg9-4aR5Er3UA Instagram: BadlyNeededPodcast Twitter: @BadlyNeededCOS Facebook: https://facebook.com/BadlyNeededandLongOverduePodcast TikTok: @badlyneededpodcast

    #4 ...A Conversation About Religion in COS (w/Rev. Roger Butts)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 56:00


    Evangelical Christianity is a big deal in Colorado Springs, so Nick and Emily chat with Unitarian Univeralist Minister Roger Butts to talk about the town's history, his background in Christianity and what tolerance means to those who do (and don't) practice faith. Find us everywhere! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-lTLVjnUwIg9-4aR5Er3UA Instagram: BadlyNeededPodcast Twitter: @BadlyNeededCOS Facebook: https://facebook.com/BadlyNeededandLongOverduePodcast TikTok: @badlyneededpodcast

    #3 ...A Chat About Walking and Scooting Around Colorado Springs.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 77:40


    Our daring co-hosts talk about the somewhat interesting situation that is walking around Colorado Springs and using scooter services like Lime downtown. ADDENDUM: Veo has a special Access program that provides discounted rates for those who have accessibility or disability issues. https://www.veoride.com/veo-access/ This show is available in video format on YouTube and audio format wherever you download podcasts. Find us everywhere! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-lTLVjnUwIg9-4aR5Er3UA Instagram: BadlyNeededPodcast Twitter: @BadlyNeededCOS Facebook: https://facebook.com/BadlyNeededandLongOverduePodcast TikTok: @badlyneededpodcast

    #2 ...A Conversation About Rent in COS (w/Stephanie Vigil) | Badly Needed & Long Overdue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 92:26


    Nick and Emily sit down with Colorado House District 16 (central COS) candidate Stephanie Vigil (D) and talk about rent, rent control, the cost of rent and renter's rights! This show is available in video format on YouTube and audio format wherever you download podcasts. Find us everywhere! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-lTLVjnUwIg9-4aR5Er3UA Instagram: BadlyNeededPodcast Twitter: @BadlyNeededCOS Facebook: https://facebook.com/BadlyNeededandLongOverduePodcast TikTok: @badlyneededpodcast

    #1 - ...A Colorado Springs Podcast For The Rest Of Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 40:55


    Hosts Nick Raven and Emily Lewis introduce Badly Needed & Long Overdue, a left of the dial podcast about how we are changing conservative Colorado Springs, CO. They dive into who they are, how they ended up in town, and the goals of the show. Stay tuned! This show is available in video format on YouTube and audio format wherever you download podcasts. Find us everywhere! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-lTLVjnUwIg9-4aR5Er3UA Instagram: BadlyNeededPodcast Twitter: @BadlyNeededCOS Facebook: https://facebook.com/BadlyNeededandLongOverduePodcast TikTok: @badlyneededpodcast

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