SideDish

Brady and Annie talk BBQ, chicken sandos, openings and closings, listener mail, knives and psychedelics. Come get your buzz y'all!Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music. sidedishlongmont@gmail.com.

It's a downer, upper kind of episode. We dont' leave out a Winchell's mention and Brady starts craving fried food. Quick and dirty from the basement. Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music.Singles event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/singles-meet-up-juniper-goods-tickets-1299988904809?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios

So there's a new coffee place up on Mountain View near Hover, Sandy's (SandΨ's). Some people call it “cute” or “vibey,” others call it “magical,” or “witchy.” (OK, those last two descriptions came from the owners, David and Nikki). After talking with them, I'd use the words “thoughtfully eclectic.” Listen to the show, and check the place out. Then, write to tell us your words for the place. In addition to SandΨ's, they also talk about renovating a duplex, owning part of a canning operation, and raising a son… all at the same time. PS: ALERT: WINCHELL'S NEWS

Okay okay, yes. This is a little dated. But in this lil' hometown how quickly does the buzz really spoil. Surely news stays fresh at least a couple weeks, right?Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music.

Katy is the Publisher of Inside Longmont - That new, glossy Longmont magazine you're seeing EVERYWHERE. She's ebullient, passionate, and committed to paying writers and photographers for their work. The result is a gorgeous magazine that acts as a retreat from doom scrolling and headline weariness. Join us to hear the story of Inside Longmont!

It's just us! And some lite goss on the town. Nearly a week old now, this one, so hopefully none of it istoo expired!Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music.

We can't expect Brady to do both the interview AND write the blurb, can we? But don't knock him for it. This is a great interview with Shauna Hylenski of The Climbing Collective. They talk climbing, they talk Winter Fest, they talk the Ice Climbing Championship. It's rises to the top....Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music.

Adam remembers the way things were. In the 90s, Longmont only held around 50,000 people. Imagine it! The post office was big enough to handle everyone, people rode horses on 17th (yes, for real), and we read the WHOLE newspaper articles… not just the headlines. It was a completely different world, and one Adam wants to invoke at the Herald. Learn about old Longmont, longform journalism, and the art of headlines. Check it out! https://longmontherald.substack.com/ Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music.

New year, old us. Enjoy some buzz-y buzz on the town (and at times beyond) and we'll be back with an awesome interview next week! SideDish: an occasionally interesting podcast about Longmont, Colorado. Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music. sidedishlongmont@gmail.com

What is a band saw? How about cookies? What is the perfect work-ready moisture content of a slab? Can secondary decomposers make your coffee table extra cool? Y'all, it's Wood Week on SideDish with Tom Graber of Urban Forest Mill. Whether you are complete novice and have never cut a piece of wood in your life (Annie) or a woodworking whiz (Brady) there is something for everyone in this episode! https://urbanforestmill.com/ Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music. sidedishlongmont@gmail.com

Mike likes two things: coffee and bikes. Or rather, Mike is manic about coffee and bikes. In fact, Mike is SO obsessed with coffee there was almost no time to talk about bikes. We cover the business of good beans: ethical sourcing, natural vs washed, roasting, and more. And, we cover how to enjoy those fancy beans without pretense: how to brew good coffee at home, why some beans are “oily,” washed vs natural varieties, and the slippery slope of good coffee.  Grab a big ‘ol cuppa joe and dive in! Traction Coffee Roasters Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music.

New coffee, old rocks, Longmont's pimp new ride, courts a'plenty, and alllll the events this weekend! It's the buzzy-buzz. Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music.

Longmont Political intrigue (kinda),  multi-use path news, Coffman Street progress, talk of Juniper Goods, and Panda Bandits. Also, we've both been sick. Like, super sick. This year, it feels like nobody has been spared. But, we're better now and ready for your ears. Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music.

Do you know where the oldest house in Longmont lives? We do! Well, we do now - Elizabeth told us. She also told us about the oldest, continuously running restaurant. And, that's just the tip of the iceberg. For someone who hasn't been in Longmont all that long, she knows a TON of history. Oh! And she wants your old photos. Like - have you got some pics from the 90s sitting around? Yeah, the museum might want those. Find out why! Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music. Email us at sidedishlongmont@gmail.com.

Annie has her voice back. Well, kinda. We've also got rogue new, illegal signs, new species, new restaurants, businesses closing AND opening, and kids coordinating with cotton candy. It's all here! Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music.

This Buzz episode is literally a week old, but better late than never, right? Especially on this snowy post-election day. Hopefully, you can cozy up with some hot cocoa, take your mind off election results, and indulge in our favorite topic…. the Longmont hot goss! Restaurants, a new Longmont news source, rumors. Enjoy. Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music!

This is just an interview, and it's a real Phil-a-buster! … Like, we've got Phil and it's a real buster! (OK, OK, sorry. But, I am gonna do it again…) So what do we get Phil to talk about? Well, the list includes: bus rapid transit, the Coffman corridor improvements, changes to the 119/Hover intersection, the bike path to Boulder, ThE tRaIn!, Hwy 66 (and induced demand), the transit depot, bike lane continuity (and changes), municipal paths, train quiet zones, Boston Ave, and a ton more.  Like the format change? Send us an email. Hate the format change? Send us an email. Bored? Send us an email. sidedishlongmont@gmail.com that's the email. (we like email :)) Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music.

This episode is just the rumor mill! And boy oh boy, Annie is full of them *cough traderjoes??? cough*. We also talk about international grocery, food trucks, and a whole lot more. Like the format change? Send us an email. Hate the format change? Send us an email. Bored? Send us an email. sidedishlongmont@gmail.com that's the email.

(First, apologies for the sound issues at the beginning... it gets better, promise.) You ever ask yourself, “Self, how do I meet people?” If you do, you're not alone, though you're kind of a weirdo for saying “Self,” like that. Sorry, we didn't mean to call you out. It's OK, weirder things. Anyway, lots of people struggle to find new people to talk to. Social groups tend to gather around a hobby or around a bar. But that doesn't always work. It's possible to enjoy something but not enjoy others who enjoy that thing. Is there a thing you like? Do people who like that thing tend to get a bad rap? And, does it get that rap for good reason? Hey, we get it. Brady plays video games. So maybe your hobby doesn't work - so what then? Well, Jorge says you can always go walking. Yeah, walking, and he makes a convincing argument, because it's just kinda easier to open up and chat while you're moving. So, go take a hike. Longmont Walks Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music.

You know… like the tool (a scythe is basically a long handle with a curved blade at the end). Scythes were like the very first lawn mower. You swing that curved blade parallel to the earth, and voila, grass haircut. Scythes dominated for THOUSANDS of years. Then I guess at some point this really grim dude stole all of them and we had to start making ACTUAL lawnmowers. I don't know how it all went down, but I guess Edwin Beard Budding got involved. But time is a flat circle or something, because here we are in the 21st century, and buddy, a Scythe (/saɪð/) is once again the very, uh, cutting edge of mowing technology. We're talking automated and battery operated. You want to know what the hell I'm talking about? Well are you are in luck! Today Allison McIntosh from Scythe (/saɪð/) Robotics (the company) is here to tell us all about it. And it's JUST her interview - no buzz! 

We're attempting a portmanteau, you know, where you smash a couple of words together. What do you think? The idea is that we take “buzz,” like our buzz around town, and then we pair it with “cut,” because we've cut out the buzz and it is now a standalone episode for your enjoyment. That's right, this is just buzz  - no interview. And we think BUZZCUT is very appropriate because our special guest this week is Allison McIntosh from Scythe Robotics - a Longmont company that makes some extremely high tech, automated mowers. So yeah, what do you think? Good name? Maybe it sucks and Brady is just distracted because he needs a haircut. Well, write in and let us know - good name, good format? https://www.scytherobotics.com/ Thanks fo Andy Eppler and Davd Cutter Music for our intro and outro music.

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 Nathan Venzara - who are the Executive Director and Executive Producer respectively. Today, these two join us to talk about LPM and what a unique gem it really is. Oh! Maybe they're the Eloi and we're the Morlocks? Is that too forced… or just too esoteric? https://longmontcolorado.gov/parks-and-natural-resources/park-and-trail-development/spring-gulch-2-greenway/ https://recoverycafelongmont.org/ https://restaurantandbaryisels.com/ https://www.theironwoodbar.com/ https://longmontpublicmedia.org/calendar/ Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music. And thanks to YOU, for your listenership and donations!

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 of Old Faithful has gone off this year. What does that even mean, you ask? Well, it's a good question. Another good question is, “Why the hell did Brady put so many question marks into this writeup?” Well? I mean, some of them aren't even questions? https://www.launchlongmonthousing.org/ Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music.

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, it's going to be all of those things. We thought it sounded like a lot, too, but now that I've heard her vision it sounds awesome. You can hear it, too, right now! Here is referenced episode on Johnson's Station: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sidedish-longmont/episodes/Johnsons-Station-Not-Gas-e2k7tsq/a-abaf5pb Thanks for Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music.

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 worst tortilla chips! Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter music for our intro and outro music.

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!

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 those he owns or founded. On top of that, he runs a successful podcast about architecture. Honestly, we could use some tips on creating a "successful" podcast ourselves. But he's an absolute force of nature with a passion for our fair city. Oh! Also, Annie has been named mom of the year. Check it out! *Cricket noises* Thanks to Andy Eppler and Dvaid Cuter Music for our intro and outro music.

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 some listener mail. Oh, and if YOU have news about Longmont (heaps or otherwise) send it our way! sidedishlongmont@gmail.com Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music.

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 speculate as to why Jack Kerouac needed a nap when he passed through the area. Nothing untoward, surely. Thanks to Ady Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outtro music.

(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. Completely unrelated - did you know there are a lot of Portuguese Water Dogs that don't like water? We wonder what you do about that. Here's where you can donate to SideDish! https://sidedishlongmont.com/donate

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 magazines. Their story winds through fine dining and massive wine lists before it lands in Boulder County. I hope you enjoy their story and their passion as much as we enjoyed the conversation. Here is the Coffman Corridor website we mention: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/dbfadc717cf9493c8482ffe8f4124c84 Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music!

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, but not if you're at work or driving or anything like that). Thanks to Nels from Dryland Distillers for hosting us!!!! Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter music for our intro and outro music.

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 that, though, we talk Longmont. You know, restaurants and 4/20. Oh, and lent gets a mention, too. So, Brady talks fried fish and Annie talks cocktails. Check out the book club: https://www.launchlongmonthousing.org/book-club.html Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music.

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 you after our chat we left hungry. Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music.

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 "irrational" humor (as this is a pi-based math joke, it's VERY little humor.) Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our Intro and Outro Music.

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 cool for him to meet Davide! Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music.

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 newest owner of the 301 Main. Yeah, she owns the whole place, and boy does she have plans. Today, we get into them. And we even talk about Cora Faye, the Minotaur who emerged from its labyrinthine passages below. Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music.

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 and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music.

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, that's her. Just her. It's basically a one-woman job. So she reigns as queen and she leads by example. Dunno. We gotta say, we're just blown away that we get to speak to all this royalty. But, that's as far as I'll go, I'm not going to spend anymore time talking about King Keefe and his "throne." Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music.

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 swingers community (yes, for real). And speaking of swingers, we are also joined by the voice of episodes past. It's a, uh, real SPIRITED episode! Thanks to Nels of Dryland for being a most gracious host! Thanks to Tim Gulsrud of Soundpost Sessions for the PA help! Thanks fort Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music!

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!

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, and some details about Casa Lou Cardenas (9th and Main) from the vault. LIVE RECORDING COMING UP, Dec 20 at 5:30 pm at Dryland Distillery!! Come see us and have a drink! Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music!

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 unchecked, we expect Rachel and her endeavors to exit Longmont around 2053. If we're lucky, she will leave behind 1-2 businesses. Maybe it'll be her upcoming events space, Bestow, at 2nd Ave and Main? Bestow Instagram Thanks to Andy Eppler and Dvid Cutter Music for our intro and outro music.

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 Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music. sidedishlongmont.com/episodes/show-190-sugar-milll

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 downright heated for us. Maybe that marks a bit of a sea change for us. Wait, was there a sea change / key change pun in there somewhere? Probably! Oh, we also talk about Longmont. Kind of a lot happened in town, so that part is also kinda neat. GO LISTEN! Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music.

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 comfort factor of mattresses, data security, and selling TVs by the pound. Oh, and she won't stop talking about bottles and cans. Speaking of, Brady can't believe she doesn't know the 1996 classic hit, “Where It's At,” by Beck. Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music! Send us your mail at sidedishlongmont@gmail.com!

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. Send us your listener mail at sidedishlongmont@gmail.com

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 to find out where this guy lives or be weird. But as you can tell this podcast will dive deep into the rivalry and legend of college ball. Also, Annie likes going to the office and she tells you why. And some other closings and openings, per usual. Thank you to Addy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music!

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 for all the (juicy) details and for a healthy amount of sophomoric giggling. Thanks for Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music!

SIDEDISH LIVE AND IN PERSON August 9, 2023 | 5:00 pm Dryland Distillery

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 BARBENHEIMER. What even is it? Why even is it? Who knows, man. Completely unrelated, this week's vocabulary word is “portmanteau.” Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music!