The Steffan Tubbs Show Podcast

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Steffan Tubbs last radio broadcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steffan Tubbs last radio broadcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steffan Tubbs last radio broadcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Turkey Shoot continues with a slew of special KNUS guests out on the eastern plains. We reflect and share stories. Then - Santa (Chris Carroll) joins us from the North Pole. We wrap with our friend "Chandler With Sports" and reflect. Thank you, friends. One more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's our second-to-last show... the 710 Turkey Shoot and Turkey Awards. Then - the Farewell Tour continues with one of the best - Tony Kovaleski from Denver7. In studio for most of the hour, talking journalism and lots of stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The penultimate program - Peter Boyles joins us in studio to reflect and talk about the radio industry. Our friend Mandy Connell calls in. We wrap the hour with friend Frank DeAngelis, the former principal at Columbine. Thank you, friends.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is our annual "Veterans Day Program" - we reflect and show appreciation. We begin with Ken Buck's announcement and Steffan's take on what state Republicans will likely do to each other. Word Bobby Knight died today at 83. We wrap with thanks and veteran tributes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy November! We begin with Ken Buck's announcement he's not running for re-election. It is our annual "Veterans Day Program" and we welcome friend of the program Debbie Quackenbush-McIlhinney, the founder of "American Military Family" - www.americanmilitaryfamily.org. Then - the Farewell Tour continues with West Point grad, current House Minority Leader Mike Lynch (R-Wellington.) We talk about opioids/fentanyl, his career and Ken Buck. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We begin with news Rep. Ken Buck will not seek re-election - we play his statement. Then - the rest of the hour - we bring you our annual "Veterans Day Program" ten days early. Our incredible in-studio guests: WWII Navy veteran Glen Stenson, Vietnam Navy veteran Bill Miller and Afghanistan veteran/former USAF Thunderbird pilot Skip Johnson. An incredible hour of live radio. www.woundedheroesusa.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The witching hour is near! Happy Halloween 2023 - we talk about last hour's "The War of the Worlds" and more Halloween fun and memories. What's your scary spot in CO? "Madam X" was in court today - she's just 17. Great calls and texts about scary movies, candy, haunted places.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Halloween 2023! We take a break from the incessant negative news of the day and have some fun - scariest movies, favorite candy, haunted places in CO. What type of "candy giver" are you? Terrific calls and texts and fun. We go out with a Halloween story from 1982 and... "The Monster Mash." Be safe!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Halloween! Our little radio gift to you: from October 30, 1938, the classic "The War of the Worlds." A 23-year-old Orson Welles and the Mercury Theater deliver one of the greatest radio programs ever. Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RIP Matthew Perry - sound from CBS. Sound from DPD's latest officer-involved shootings. It's the 85th anniversary of "The War of the Worlds." As our Farewell Tour winds down, we welcome listener-favorite Vinny Marino, our musicologist and expert. He delivers history, thoughts and the biggest jerks and biggest surprises in interviewing celebrities. We wrap with our final film review - from 2018 "The Catcher Was A Spy." Based on a true story, Steffan gives the WWII drama 7 of 10 catcher's mitts. (Jim gives 7.5 mitts.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We begin with breaking news from one of our best friends of the program - our border consultant John Fabbricatore with a major announcement: he's going to challenge Rep. Jason Crow in CD-6. RIP to Matthew Perry - his obits from CBS News. Then - the Farewell Tour is pleased to welcome in Jimmy's Harmonica, along with the man blowing into it: Jimmy Segenberger. We reminisce and Jimmy with a special farewell song. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We begin our final week! RIP to actor Matthew Perry, who died over the weekend at 54. Denver In Decay: audio of officer-involved shootings released. "Madam X" back in CO and court tomorrow. Today marks the 85th anniversary of one of the greatest radio broadcasts of all-time: the Mercury Theater's "War of the Worlds" from 1938. Our Farewell Tour continues with our friend from the 4th Judicial District DA Michael Allen. We wrap with a nod to "The War of the Worlds" - what kind of candy-giver are you?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steffan opens the hour with thanks and a preview of next week's final week of programming. Then - our "Week In Review" audio feature with amazing sound from the week that was. We've pushed the final film review to Monday​ about 645pMT - "catch" it this weekend: "The Catcher Was A Spy."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanks to Jason Hirsh and the latest on Israel as the ground incursion begins in Gaza. Steffan talks about LoDo streets to be closed tonight and tomorrow... then more on the Common Sense Institute's latest report on homelessness in Colorado. $2B spent past three years. As part of the Farewell Tour - political strategist Jen Kerns joins us on Biden, the House Speaker debacle and more. We wrap with a preview of next hour and next week, our final one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The penultimate Friday program - we start with the latest out of Israel as a ground invasion of Gaza appears underway, plus an update on the search for a mass killer in Maine. Streets in LoDo will be closed this weekend in hopes of "preventing violence." Friend of the program, former Rockies pitcher Jason Hirsh joins us in studio - he almost lost his small business during COVID due to Exec. Orders by Gov. Polis. The Common Sense Institute is out with a tally on homeless spending - and it is mind-boggling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An update on the manhunt for the mass killer in Maine. Then - we welcome our friend of the program Chris Holbert from his "palatial, gated community in Florida." (wink) The former Senate Minority Leader reminisces about the program and his time as fill-in host. The Fresh Start program in Denver In Decay is one of the biggest jokes out there. Steffan shreds it, A reminder of our final film review - "The Catcher Was A Spy." More music with Keith Urban, 56 today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

feel-good Denver In Decay CLASSIC: The Fresh Start program, wiping low-level misdemeanors from good folks' records. Then - the Farewell Tour continues with Col. Matthew Packard, Chief, Colorado State Patrol. We talk about a variety of issues. Music from the birthday man, the legend Keith Urban.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest on the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine - 18 dead, 13 injured and the hunt still on for the killer. Sound from CBS. Then - the Farewell Tour continues with one of Steffan's mentors - Denver Press Club Hall of Famer Jerry Bell. Thirty-five years at 850 KOA and was Steffan's longtime news director and colleague. The Bay Area-native started in SF - we discuss his career highs and lows plus much more. Music from birthday boy Keith Urban throughout the program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor/author/director Kevin Sorbo and his wife Sam join us with more on his career and new film "Miracle In East Texas." www.sorbostudios.com We talk Hollywood's cancel culture and their other projects. Then - we welcome as part of the Farewell Tour our friend Rick Hamada from Honolulu and KHVH radio. We wrap with a recap of the report card of Denver In Decay Mayor Mike Johnston's first 100 days. The GPA is NOT good (1.42!)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Results of the Denver In Decay Mayor's report card - his first 100 days in office. Then - Special Agent In Charge Andy Tsui joins us from the IRS Criminal Investigation, Denver Division. We learn about what they do, and some PPP fraud stories. Crimes against Denver-area letter carriers is up 300% the past year - Rick Byrne, President of the Colorado State Association of Letter Carriers joins us to discuss. We wrap with a 100-day report card for Denver's Mayor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The final Wednesday of the month - we begin with a new House Speaker in DC. Then - today marks the end of the first 100 days for new Denver In Decay Mayor Mike Johnston. Steffan gives a report card on various topics. The final GPA for his first 100 days? A not-so-good 1.42. The Farewell Tour continues with a visit from our friend and colleague Tom Moeller, 80-years-young and a news veteran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We begin with news Colorado attorney Jenna Ellis pleads guilty in Georgia to one count of aiding and abetting in the election case. More from last night's Aurora City Council Meeting  The Farewell Tour continues with Weld County Sheriff Steve Reams - his thoughts on Rep. Ken Buck and more. Steffan's business partner Jim Fasone in studio as they discuss their upcoming #fentanyl documentary film "DEVASTATED: Colorado's Fentanyl Disaster" coming May 2024. We wrap with a montage of the Aurora City Council meeting last night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our friend Aurora Councilwoman Danielle Jurinsky in studio as part of the Farewell Tour. A recap of last night's raucous council meeting, and a look back at some of the great moments with Jurinsky on our program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A jam-packed, sound-filled hour from last night's Aurora City Council meeting on a resolution for Israel. Colorado attorney Jenna Ellis pleads guilty in her Georgia election case - Steffan comments (with sad piano music) on the Ellis sob story. Then - incredible sound from the council meeting last night in Aurora. Yelling, condemnation, gavel pounding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We remember WWII Army veteran Harold Nelson who passed last night at 108. Then - term-limited former State Senator Rhonda Fields and her daughter in studio, part of the Farewell Tour. Fields is now running for Arapahoe County Commissioner District 5. Fields will be done as Senator after 2024 legislative session. We look back at the 40th anniversary of the bombing of the Marine barracks in Beirut. We wrap with Steffan's take on the Middle East and what may be coming to our country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Remembering WWII Army veteran Harold Nelson - passed last night at 108 years old. A stunning life. Then - the Farewell Tour continues with one of the best radio newsmen out there - ABC's Alex Stone crosses networks to reminisce about Colorado and careers. Our final film assignment is unveiled: "The Catcher Was A Spy" from 2018. Clips/trivia about 645p Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A beautiful Monday to start the final full week of October. The latest on Israel/hostages. A tribute to Colorado's oldest WWII veteran - Army Sgt. Harold Nelson passed away last night at 108. One hundred eight! Also, remembering the bombing of Marine barracks in Beirut 40 years ago today. Then - as part of the Farewell Tour, The Mom Who's Had It (Ellen Graham) stops by to rant a bit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sound (mercifully) from Biden last night in his "Israel" speech. Steffan's take and we wonder how Israelis feel even today. Our "Week In Review" audio feature. We wrap with an extended film review - the penultimate Friday Homestretch Film Review - with "Close Encounters of the Third Kind." Steffan gives it 10 of 10 "motherships."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TGIF! We start with Steffan's letter to "Madam X."  Regurgitating the Biden debacle speech last night, and so sorry Rep. Jim Jordan. The national Clown Show continues. Then - part Farewell Tour/part push to pass bond measures in Douglas County. School board President Mike Petersen joins us in studio. We talk about why DougCo residents need to vote YES on 5A and 5B. We wrap with Petersen's take on the situation in the Middle East. Mike is a 25-year U.S. Navy veteran. #USNavy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A beautiful Friday! Steffan recaps last night's Biden speech and reiterates how it was a complete injustice to Israel. Jim Jordan is dropped by the GOP in his attempt to become House Speaker. "Madam X" is in custody! The SEVENTEEN-year-old was arrested in Barstow after a month on the run - she was placed into cuffs in Barstow, CA. Then - our "Week In Review" audio feature. We wrap with a Denver In Decay update with Tyler, our unofficial 'homeless correspondent.' www.5500eastyale.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Biden LIVE from the Oval Office at the White House. His address on Israel/Gaza and more. Did the President shortchange Israel by citing Putin/Russia/Ukraine? "We are at an inflection point in history."  Steffan is APOPLECTIC - calling it the worst speech by a President in his memory. UKRAINE?? Great calls throughout and we wrap with Fred the Pig.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An update on Israel. Then - Monument resident Matt Riviere joins the program to talk about the loss of his TWO sons in July 2021 to fentanyl poisoning. His words are must-hear radio. We continue the Farewell Tour with our friend Jamie Giellis, former Denver Mayoral candidate. She looks back on the race and fills us in on what she's doing now. We wrap with a Fred the Pig update from Aurora.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Thursday! Steffan recaps his day filming the upcoming fentanyl documentary "DEVASTATED" (May 2024 release.) Then - the latest out of Israel and getting ready for the President's address from the Oval Office. A horrible story about a dismembered woman in Aurora yesterday. What is going on?! An update on Fred the wayward Aurora pig - he's going to the Eads High School FFA. We continue with calls and texts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest on "the other team" from the President in Israel. More sound from the President overseas and also from WY Sen. John Barrasso - what a Senator should sound like. Steffan rips on CO Senators Banjo and Silent Workhorse. Calls and texts. We wrap the hour with the trailer from our film this week: "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" from 1977.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The President's trip to Israel is over and arrests at the U.S. Capitol. Sound also from WY Sen. John Barrasso. Also - condolences to the trucker killed in the train derailment earlier this week near Pueblo. Then - we welcome in former Denver mayoral candidate and current DPS School Board candidate Kwame Spearman www.kwamefordenver.com . Topics - the board, his Mayor's run and the Tattered Cover bankruptcy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recap of Biden in Israel. Then - we welcome former Denver DA Mitch Morrissey and DNA expert Joan Hanlon to the studio, part of the Farewell Tour. A fascinating hour of cold cases, DNA and convictions. Find out more at www.uniteddataconnect.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest out of Israel and a Hamas rocket destroying a Gaza hospital. Then - we welcome Michele Tafoya to the program as part of the Farewell Tour. www.micheletafoya.com for her podcast and more. We wrap the final segments with Aaron LePedis in studio as we reminisce. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest out of Gaza and the bombing of a hospital - caused by a wayward Hamas rocket, NOT an IDF missile. More on last night's Aurora City Council Zoom meeting where a resolution on Israel was discussed. Passionate audio. Then - friend of the program Aaron LePedis joins us in studio to stroll down memory lane. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We begin with breaking news out of Gaza City where hundreds are dead and wounded after a hospital was bombed. Sound from the region including a CBS News report over-the-top sympathetic Palestinian report. A mis-fired Hamas rocket caused the destruction. The House speaker vote saw Jim Jordan go down - sound from Rep. Jason Crow. Then - audio from last night's Aurora City Council planning meeting via Zoom where an Israel resolution was debated. Amazing audio and then we welcome in Jono Scott www.jonoscott.com and Stephanie Hancock www.stephanie4aurora.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Border Consultant John Fabbricatore joins us for the hour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steffan continues LIVE from Houston and the Texas Department of Public Safety. We dedicate the show to.our friend Joe Weinmier- the WWII veteran passed peacefully yesterday at 97. Timmy Hamas issues a BS "apology" yo. Then - Lt. Craig Cummings with TDPS joins us to talk fentanyl. We wrap with an interview with Joe we did on his 97th birthday this summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steffan is LIVE from Houston and the Texas Department of Public Safety as part of the upcoming fentanyl documentary film "DEVASTATED." We remember a great friend WWII veteran Joe Weinmier, who passed away peacefully yesterday at 97. We dedicate the program to him. Timmy Hamas issues an apology, yo! Then - TDPS crime lab trainer Jennifer Hutch joins us. We wrap with the CSU Miracle and a Denver dude in love with "Jennifer Love Hewitt."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recap of Israel's week and our "Week In Review" audio feature. We wrap with our film review this week: "Syriana" from 2005. Steffan gives it 9 of 10 barrels of oil. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TGIF! The latest out of Israel with sound. Then - the Farewell Tour continues with Arapahoe County Sheriff Tyler Brown - he joins us in studio. We talk politics, his most memorable call, politics, Timmy Hamas and taxes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Friday! We start with the latest from Israel. Our military analyst Army Maj (Ret.) Mike Lyons joins us with his analysis. Then - a recap of just some of the incredible, sad sounds from this week in Israel and Gaza. We switch gears and discuss Prop HH with Kristi Burton-Brown www.advancecolorado.org or www.hhsucks.com We wrap the hour with the Colorado State Patrol discussing an attempt to cut down on traffic deaths. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We begin again with the latest out of Israel. SOS Antony Blinken arrives in Tel Aviv - sound from him and PM Netanyahu. Then - a 30-year law enforcement officer Brian Hill joins us as part of the Farewell Tour. We talk about his career, his love of radio and what it's like to be in law enforcement today. More at www.mentalammo.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BREAKING NEWS: A jury convicts one of two Aurora Police officers in the death of Elijah McClain in August 2019. We play audio from the courtroom as the verdicts were read. Steffan has said for more than four years: McClain should be alive today. Then - as part of the Farewell Tour, we welcome Andrew Hudson - former spokesman for Mayor Wellington Webb and current job-hunting expert. YOU MUST HEAR THE FRONTIER AIRLINES/DOG STORY. OMG. More at www.andrewhudsonsjobslist.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.