The Boulderist Podcast - Tales from the People's Republic of Boulder

Is it possible to control your state of mind? State of mind affects everything from the lens through which an individual view reality to an individual’s health. Join us as Ingrid Johnson talks with The Boulderist to discuss state of mind, as well as some tips on how you can improve your state of mind....

Don Stevens has been interviewed by everyone from Al Jazeera to Rolling Stone, and now, The Boulderist. We talk to Don about his experience with a city-owned cannabis shop in North Bonneville, Washington, and the state of legal cannabis today. Join us for a topical, lively, and funny conversation!

No, not everyone was doping, including great racers like our guest Nate Reiss, Greg Lemond, Andy Hampsten, Ron Kiefel and others. The early 1990's did see the rise of doping in cycling worldwide, and in the US. Nate Reiss talks with The Boulderist about the advent of doping on teams he was on, Subaru-Montgomery and...

Nate Reiss, a Boulder kid and a former US national champion cyclist joins The Boulderist to talk about how he transitioned from a career as a professional athlete to a career as a clinical psychotherapist. Join us in the first of a series of conversations with Nate as we talk about how he went from...

Byron Kominek is blazing the path to a better energy, and food, future by creating the largest research agri-voltaic project in the United States, Jack's Solar Garden, right here in Boulder County, Colorado. Jack's Solar Garden won't be the typical fenced-off  weeds topped by photo-voltaics – instead it'll be a vibrant living farm. Join us...

“What’s going on over there…”, said my classmate, Tom French, from Fairview High School. Tom has been living in Germany since the mid-80’s and has a broader than U.S.-only worldview. Like many others, we reconnected on FaceBook several years ago, and sometimes participate in the same discussions about politics and other current affairs. When Tom...

Join The Boulderist, with new co-host Scout Ennis and Rich Bradfield, as they dissect the 2019 June Democratic primary debates. The Boulderist intrepidly takes on debate topics from the right and the evangelical Christians, to Bernie's bluster. Listen in as Scout and Rich rate and berate the candidates, and name the folks they thought did...

Benjamin Buren is a gifted Boulder photographer…just check out the incredible image above! We talk with Benjamin about photography in the social-media smartphone-driven world today. Listen and you’ll learn tips on shooting photos with devices, tips on where and how to take pictures in the Boulder area, and stories from Benjamin’s journey as a photographer,...

Need a tool to help reset your mental state or finally beat that bad habit? Learn a bit about hypnotherapy as a means to change your life, or maybe just find some respite in our crazy world by aligning your subconscious mind and your conscious mind through hypnotherapy. Ingrid Johnson is a certified Transformational Hypnotherapist...

Ever felt like your intimate friend is sabotaging you? They might be a covert narcissist… Debbie Mirza is the author of a hot new book, The Covert Passive Aggressive Narcissist: Recognizing the Traits and Finding Healing After Hidden Emotional and Psychological Abuse. Join us as Debbie describes how narcissists work and how to recover from...

There are many tools for and paths to finding your better you. Meditation is one such tool. The Boulderist talks with Rose Sposito about meditation, the Shambala movement, and her Focusing practice. Rose Sposito is a Boulder-area healer and teacher. She has been practicing meditation and teaching for many years. Learn more at her website:...

  Do you know someone who has an encyclopedic knowledge of a subject? Meet Briggs Gamblin, who was a behind-the-scenes political player in Colorado politics for many years. Briggs and Rich talk candidates and the big picture of Colorado politics. Have a good listen to learn about a well-versed perspective on the 2018 Colorado elections,...

Unaffiliated Voters? What the heck? The Boulderist brings on Paul Danish and Scout Ennis in the first of this series about the impact and challenges brought by the return of unaffiliated voting in Colorado primaries. Of course Paul and Scout have a unique intellectual libertarian Republican spin. Next in this series The Boulderist will bring...

Politics schmaulitics. Scout Ennis is political maven, or maybe just a super savvy savant. Regardless, she is an accomplished political consultant at her firm, Statecraft, where she counsels Colorado state politicos. Join us for this enlightening discussion with Scout about the candidates, and the race, for Colorado Governor 2018. The front runners: Mike Johnston Jared...

We are all running on pot! According to this molecular biologist, our lives are determined by our body’s endocannabinoid activity from birth ’til death. Melamede explains why cannabis works so well to treat so many illnesses and helps restore balanced health for so many people. Dr. Melamede is a leading authority on the subject of the endocannabinoid...

Do you know any poets? Megan E. Freeman, a Boulder-area poet, talks with The Boulderist in this fun episode about her work and the Boulder-Denver poetry scene. Join us for some humor, some love, some insight and an abundance of joy. Links: Megan E. Freeman's Website and Blog https://www.meganefreeman.com/home Megan's book of poetry Lessons on...

Alzheimer’s and dementia are two of the biggest fears for many people. People not only fear the prospects of experiencing dementia themselves, but also watching their loved ones slip away because of the ravages of dementia. Dr. Pat Henry joins The Boulderist to discuss some very promising research which shows that some dementia may be...

Robert White’s book, Living an Extraordinary Life, is an amazing book that stands among the best of the personal development and self help book genres. We talk to Robert about personal empowerment, relationships, Robert’s life as an Aspenite, his friendship with the late John Denver and much more. You can find Living an Extraordinary Life...

Are you a good customer? Or are you a pain in the ass? Our guest groups his customers into three kinds of people: folks who live in Boulder, students, and folks who travel into Boulder for work or pleasure. What’s it like to deal with these different kinds of folks? John is a service advisor...

Imagine leaving behind a family and career to go to war in Afghanistan as a British Royal Marine, and then psychically cleansing yourself in order to return to that family and career with the aid of shamans and their Ayahuasca native medicine. Alex Seymour did that – and lived to tell the tale in his...

  Gabriel Angelo Masterblaster G is extraordinarily talented- playing trumpet while tap-dancing and singing beautifully. He appeared on the Ellen show at age 12, and today at age 17, he blew our minds singing a cover of Jason Mraz’s “I’m Yours” at the Boulderist studio (at the beginning of this episode). Gabriel also has a...

  Want to be empowered? In every curse there is a blessing- Will Etheridge shares how our ‘villains’ prompt us to become empowered and stand up for what we believe in. Warning: we talk politics but from the perspective of personal empowerment and freedom. Will Etheridge helps people break free from limiting stories and live...

Become empowered and inspired- master your life and your goals. Drop the “shoulds,” just be your real self, and Lisa Dion says- you will accomplish more of your goals. If you are frustrated with your lack of progress on your New Year’s resolutions or worried about world events, or if you simply want to be more...

Find Your Everest – Before Someone Chooses It For You. Boulder’s Raj Rawat is on a mission to empower people to change their lives and better the world through authentic self-discovery and the development of mentoring relationships. The Boulderist talks with Raj about his profound, powerful and straight-forward ideas. Richard Bolles & What Color is...

Ryan LeCompte is making the world a better place, yet he regularly faces the Alice in Wonderland experience of being a Veteran in Boulder, Colorado. The Boulderist talks with Ryan about PTSD, healing, and the challenges veterans face in Boulder, specifically, and in other places too. Semper Fi, Ryan!  

New Year – new you? Need help on the road to health or performance? Burt Henry is your man if you’re willing to do the work. Hear Burt explain realistic goal setting either for elite level athletes, fitness, and the vain among us. Burt trains individuals, world class endurance athletes and mere mortals. He has...

Can you live an Orgasmically Joyful Life? Melissa Dawn says “YES!” and coaches people on how to find the joy in their lives and businesses. She left a corporate career to pursue her passion for helping individuals. Learn how to find more joy in your life! DISCLAIMER: Due to the discussion of Melissa’s “Cut the...

Politically incorrect cartoons! Libertarian political cartoonist A.F. Branco pens daily biting satire and commentary on politics in the USA via sharp, humorous pictures. Political cartooning is a rich and valued tradition and is one of the last places where we can consider dissenting ideas through a humorous lens. In the spirit of friendly political discourse,...

L. O. V. E. Find true love, the Boulder way. Soulmate matchmakers take the guesswork out of dating. Evolve Dating Gurus Chris Decicco and Kendra Seone are powerhouses of joy who “serve conscious-heart centered-willing people who want real connection that lasts.”  Kendra and Chris have a unique method for helping people cultivate their own authentic confidence and...

TRAVEL. ADVENTURE. BRANDING? In this funny and rollicking interview, The Boulderist talks with Daniel Braha, a Boulder resident recently returned from a three year sojourn across almost every continent. Daniel is an author, and graphic designer extraordinaire who has made his mark through his branding work with Boulder’s most well known businesses like Lucky’s Market,...

The Boulderist is proud to host veteran Ryan LeCompte, founder of Veterans for Entheogenic Therapy (VET). VET is leading the way in supporting veterans with PTSD using cutting-edge therapies that are proving to be extremely effective. VET and their allies are making great strides in reversing the terrible trend of 22 U.S. veterans committing suicide...

Jack and Rich discuss “what next?” following the tumultuous 2016 election. Coping mechanisms, libations, and issues. What do the fall 2016 South Park season and “member berries” have to do with the election? Dave Chappell – what’s he say about the issues of the day? Thanks to A.F.Branco and Comically Incorrect for this week’s image!...

Boulder politics and more. Colorado, Boulder County and Boulder issues and the presidential race are taken on by Jack and Rich from The Boulderist. Politics – Schmalitics, we discuss the issues of the day from a Boulderist bent. Show links: Colorado Blue Book Michael Moore’s surprising take on Donald Trump George Carlin on being owned...

Kevin Sipple is running for Boulder County Commissioner against Elise Jones. Many would call it quixotic to run against an entrenched incumbent with a machine behind her. Kevin is a Boulder-raised and an entrepreneur who has helped shape Boulder County. Learn about him, his adventures with Eldorado Artesian Springs, Inc. and why he’s running for...

What does President Obama do next? We continue and conclude our discussion with Gregory Landua, cacao-hunting, regenerative eco-social entrepreneur extraordinaire – exploring his idea for enrolling President Obama into a new, globe-trotting environmental activist role. Can we write a new, inspiring vision for the future of humanity here on earth- one that entails a more...

Paul Danish returns to discuss his candidacy for Boulder County Commissioner. The Boulderist and Paul also talk about the revolving door of Boulder County politics, and the political connections between Boulder and Boulder County. GMO crops, “affordable” housing (and the need for housing now), Paul’s relationship with millennials, and the need for a loyal opposition...

  Paul Danish is our guest. Paul, more than perhaps any other individual, made Boulder, Colorado and Boulder County what they are today. The Boulderist talks to Paul about Boulder and CU, the University of Colorado, in the 1960s, his time as a journalist with the Denver Post, Town and Country, the Colorado Daily, Boulder...

It’s time for an adventure. Learn about sourcing cacao for the world’s best chocolate. Gregory Landua talks about doing business in the rain forest for companies like Lush, Nova Chocolate and Cholaca to source ingredients for chocolate and cosmetics sustainably and ethically. Gregory Landua is in many ways a modern day eco Indiana Jones – Raconteur,...

CAUTION – THIS IS FUNNY. Seriously, join us for more talk with Steven Sashen, founder and CEO of Xero Shoes (as seen on Shark Tank) as we discuss his standup comedy career, his favorite teacher and – wait for it – POLE VAULTING! Enjoy.

  “Stop sabotaging yourself & unlock the secrets to finding real love.” Will Etheridge is a counselor who works with everyone, but as a gay man brings special insight to LBGTQ relationships. Times have changed. Now that society is more open, LBGTQ people face the reality of open long-term relationships, dating and marriage. How does that...

You are in for a treat with Episode 007 because our guest is Lisa Dion. Lisa is a leader in the world of play therapy. She talks about challenges and behaviors – and ways to work with people expressing those behaviors – in a way that is useful to us all, but especially to parents....

Sanjay Gupta is an inspired, visionary filmmaker based in Boulder. He is the owner and founder of It Can Be Pictures which is about promoting excellence through storytelling on film or video. As Sanjay puts it, “We are in the business of telling stories about the pursuit of passion and excellence – whether it is...

IMPROVING THE LIVES OF DOGS, CATS & PEOPLE Rez Dawg Rescue is an amazing animal rescue organization that has helped place many many hundreds of dogs and cats in good homes. Listen to their story about how they help people and animals in the Four Corners area of the United States, and how they place...

THE SACRED FEMININE & THE RED TENT Hayley Porter talks to The Boulderist about Iridology, female ejaculation and types of female orgasms in this health-centered discussion. Guest Hayley Porter is studying at the Pure Health School of Natural Medicine to become a Natural Physician. She is currently completing her diplomas as a Master Iridologist, Naturopath...

XERO SHOES CEO part 2 Ever tried barefoot running? In part two of our wide-ranging interview with Steven Sashen, CEO of Xero Shoes, we talk about barefoot running and Xero Shoes (Jack’s favorite shoes!). Steven says he’d like to start a revolution for natural movement, where we think about natural movement like we think about...

BAREFOOT RUNNING & XERO SHOES Steven Sashen, CEO of Xero Shoes, talks with The Boulderist about barefoot running, Viktor Frankl, and much more in this first part of our wide-ranging interview with Steven. Steven, like many Boulder folks, is notable on many levels, among them turning down a deal from Kevin “Mr. Wonderful” O’Leary on...