Podcast appearances and mentions of Wheeler Opera House

On today's episode: The Roaring Fork Wildfire Collaborative raised nearly $3 million in its first year as a nonprofit; Jerry Seinfeld is headlining the Aspen Laugh Festival on Saturday at the Wheeler Opera House, but several other performers will be gracing the stage this week starting tonight; and President Trump's trade war could cost Coloradans $1.4 billion dollars per year. Tune in for these stories and more.

On today's episode: In 2024, Pitkin County saw a surge in bear activity, leading Colorado with more than 1,200 reported instances in the Roaring Fork and Eagle Valley areas; the Aspen School District Board of Education reviewed a new facilities master plan this week; and George Washington is coming to the Wheeler Opera House this weekend — or at least the actor that played him in the Broadway musical Hamilton is. Tune in for these stories and more.

On today's episode: The two top leaders at the White River National Forest are resigning, and with no succession plan, local partners are worried; a packed house at the Garfield Re-2 school board meeting shows strong responses as the final vote on a new name-change policy took center stage; and musician John Oates will perform at the Wheeler Opera House today and tomorrow. Tune in for these stories and more.

On today's episode: Deciding the future of a temporary tent erected at the Beyul Retreat Center drew hours of charged discussion at last night's Pitkin County commissioner meeting; Theatre Aspen will move forward with its plans to build a permanent structure at Rio Grande Park; and this weekend, the Wheeler Opera House will host artists, dancers and choreographers to tell the story of its own history. Tune in for these stories and more.

On today's newscast: The Confluence Early Childhood Education Coalition is starting to seek government approval for a new sales tax in Pitkin, Eagle and Garfield counties; the City of Glenwood Springs announced the launch of an Employer-Based Rental Assistance pilot program; and Brian Skerry, an underwater photojournalist and film producer, will kick off the Wheeler Opera House's Changemaker Speaker Series tonight. Tune in to these stories and more.

On today's newscast: The Federal Aviation Administration sent another letter to Pitkin County last Thursday regarding the future of the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport; a former Glenwood Springs city councilor has filed a complaint with the state, alleging that city staff violated election laws; and the Aspen Collective gallery, operating at below-market rent in the Wheeler Opera House, is hosting a new show called “Into the Fold,” featuring local artists Savanna LaBauve and Lindsay Yeager, with guest-curator Sam Harvey highlighting how these opportunities elevate and validate local creatives. Tune in for these stories and more.

On today's newscast: the Aspen Psychedelic Symposium will be held at the Wheeler Opera House this weekend, City of Aspen is considering turning the Armory into a food hall, almost 80% of Basalt High School's graduation class are headed to a four-year college next year, and more.

On today's newscast: The EPA says that the level of heavy metals in Lincoln Creek can be poisonous to aquatic life and habitat, The Roaring Fork School District Board approved the school district's collaborative bargaining contract with the local teachers' union last night, A celebration this weekend will honor the 40th anniversary of the grand reopening of the Wheeler Opera House, and more.

On today's newscast: The Aspen School District has reached a tentative settlement agreement with the district's teachers union, schools in Carbondale have cut their music education offerings, “The Aspen Collective” will open its first art show this week in a city-owned retail space at the Wheeler Opera House, and more.

Tito Puente was a legend of Latin jazz, salsa and mambo music — and a six-time Grammy Award winner. As Kaya Williams reports, his legacy lives on in his son, who's performing at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen on Sunday.

On today's newscast: Wheeler Opera House executive director Lisa Rigsby Peterson has announced she'll be stepping down in August, state wildlife officials say wolves haven't made it to the Roaring Fork Valley just yet, Democratic lawmakers are trying to increase state support for new immigrants arriving in Colorado, and more.

John Oates is half of the best-selling duo of all time, Hall & Oates, as well as an accomplished solo artist. In this episode of the "Here, There, and Everywhere" podcast, John talks with host Jack Lawless about his memories of The Beatles coming to America and Philadelphia's unique reaction, his favorite Hall & Oates and Beatles songs, his friendship with George Harrison, and much, much more.    John is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, The American Songwriters Hall of Fame, recipient of the prestigious BMI Icon Award as well as numerous American Music, MTV awards, and multiple Grammy nominations.   Since forming his creative partnership with Daryl Hall in the early 1970s, they have gone on to record 21 albums, which have sold over 80 million units, making them the most successful duo in rock history. They have scored 10 number one records, over 20 Top 40 hits, and have toured the world for decades. Their involvement in the original “Live Aid” concert and the groundbreaking “We Are The World” charity recording have further established them as legendary artists, who have personally and through their music, stood the test of time.   Listen to John Oates' new music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4TjR4K8rD5CqqqU59V6aGr?si=j1kJHwpxRb-zPWtGuWnuMg   Listen to his reggae version of "Maneater": https://open.spotify.com/track/1OiqnA0P1YOuiNPHPYhq6V?si=2f3cf37c403245f0   Check out more of John's info here: https://johnoates.com/   If you like this episode, be sure to subscribe to this podcast! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Or click here for more information: Linktr.ee/BeatlesEarth   --- The Beatles were an English rock band, formed in Liverpool in 1960, that comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. They are regarded as the most influential band of all timeand were integral to the development of 1960s counterculture and popular music's recognition as an art form. Rooted in skiffle, beat and 1950s rock 'n' roll, their sound incorporated elements of classical music and traditional pop in innovative ways; the band later explored music styles ranging from ballads and Indian music to psychedelia and hard rock. As pioneers in recording, songwriting and artistic presentation, the Beatles revolutionised many aspects of the music industry and were often publicised as leaders of the era's youth and sociocultural movements. Led by primary songwriters Lennon and McCartney, the Beatles evolved from Lennon's previous group, the Quarrymen, and built their reputation playing clubs in Liverpool and Hamburg over three years from 1960, initially with Stuart Sutcliffe playing bass. The core trio of Lennon, McCartney and Harrison, together since 1958, went through a succession of drummers, including Pete Best, before asking Starr to join them in 1962. Manager Brian Epstein moulded them into a professional act, and producer George Martin guided and developed their recordings, greatly expanding their domestic success after signing to EMI Records and achieving their first hit, "Love Me Do", in late 1962. Since embarking on a solo career in 1999, John has recorded seven solo albums: Phunk Shui, 100 Miles of Life, Mississippi Mile, The Bluesville Sessions, Good Road To Follow, Arkansas and most recently Live from Nashville with the Good Road Band. In addition, his 2017 autobiography “Change of Season” released by St. Martin's press became an Amazon best seller. This year John and his wife Aimee have partnered with the streaming broadcast service NugsTV and co-producer Drive Entertainment Group to create a virtual celebration of stories and songs called “OATES SONG FEST 7908“. Inspired by a live series of shows that they created in 2010 at the historic Wheeler Opera House in Aspen, CO. “OATES SONG FEST 7908” will be a free streaming concert with all donations and proceeds going to FEEDINGAMERICA.ORG. The broadcast will feature an all-star roster of artists all of whom have volunteered their songs and performances to help families without food across the nation. “ My wife Aimee and I are committed to Feeding America's mission to feed America's hungry through a nationwide network of member food banks and engage us all in the fight to end hunger. In a country like ours…no family should have to go without food.” John continues to tour the world with Daryl Hall, and perform solo as both a musician and public speaker. He also produces, collaborates and develops new artists and has recently completed a series of songs for the upcoming feature film “Gringa” to be released soon. John and his wife Aimee reside in Nashville, Tennessee and Aspen Colorado.  

This week we are revisiting episode 51. Great for women in renovations season!A listener wrote to request an episode on insulation- here it is! Christine Williamson of Building Science Fight Club explains the factors to consider when insulating your house. I hope you enjoy this deep dive into the subject. Christine is an accomplished building scientist who has a large following on instagram through her account Building Science Fight Club (@buildingsciencefightclub). She can also be reached through her website https://www.christine-williamson.comAbout our guest:Christine Williamson's professional experience includes building-science consulting for the restoration of Belvedere Castle in New York City's Central Park, forensic investigations of building failures at the air-traffic control tower of LAX, and the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen, among other projects. She offers new-construction risk-mitigation consulting for residential towers, mid-rise mixed-use buildings, and production homes, as well as some of the most extraordinary private residences in the world. She has worked across North America from the Canadian Arctic to the Caribbean. She began her career working for architect Chris Benedict in New York City, where she performed blower-door tests on gut rehabs in Harlem and Washington Heights and assisted in the design of one of the first multi-family Passive Houses in the United States. In her current practice, she reviews drawings and makes recommendations that promote appropriate water control, air control, energy efficiency, constructability, and durability. For clients with a portfolio of upcoming projects, she assists in developing design standards commensurate with their tolerance for risk. During the construction phase, she reviews work in progress and addresses conditions or changes in sequence or scope that were not anticipated during the design phase.In existing buildings, she investigates failures related to enclosure design and mechanical systems as well as material and installation defects. Failures include leaks, corrosion, rot, mold, odors, poor indoor air quality, and discomfort due to poor temperature or humidity control. Her experience in new construction and attendant understanding of the division of labor among the trades, and typical sequencing and construction practices inform not just her analysis in forensic cases, but also her repair and retrofit recommendations, which are designed to minimize disruption in occupied buildings.Christine Williamson is a member and former chair of ASHRAE Technical Committee 1.12, Moisture Management in Buildings. She is an associate member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and is a member of the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA). She is the founder of @buildingsciencefightclub (BSFC), an Instagram community dedicated to teaching building science and construction to architects and other building professionals.She received her bachelor of arts from Princeton University and her master of architecture from New School of Architecture + Design.Thanks so much for being with us this week. Please see the episode enhancement for this and other episodes at talkinghomerenovations.comDo you have feedback you would like to share? Would you like to be a guest on the podcast? Email me at thehousemaven@talkinghomerenovations.comIf you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friendsDon't forget to subscribe to the show and get automatic updates every Wednesday morning...

We took the show on the road for Food & Wine's Classic in Aspen, CO at the Wheeler Opera House. First, we welcomed Restaurant Editor Khushbu Shah to talk about restaurant industry trends starting with chefs reclaiming their craft by building systems that allow them to run a restaurant on their schedules and practice "unapologetic cooking." Then Associate Food Editorial Director Chandra Ram joins the conversation to talk about what she's seen in home cooking trends, from translating restaurant-level experiences into a recipe and the lasting change Covid has made in home cooking. Then we talk Southern food with Chef Tiffany Derry of Southern Table and Roots Chicken Shack in Texas. She looks at her relationship to Southern cuisine and how important it is to represent her roots authentically and showcased with a spin. And then, the East Coast editor of The Somm Journal and founder of winewithwanda.com, Wanda Mann, talks to us about the trends in the wine world (hello rosé!) and how people's drink tastes have changed over the last few years.Broadcast dates for this episode:July 7, 2023 (originally aired)Generous listeners like you make The Splendid Table possible. Donate today to support the show

Aspen Extreme, the American drama film inspired by writer-director Patrick Hasburgh's early ski days, turns 30-years-old on January 23, 2023! Apparently 30 is the pearl anniversary?! Released in January 1993, this ski film re-directed the trend of slap stick comedy ski movies of the 1980s and early 1990s. Sure, the story is familiar, two friends head west in search of a better life and lots of distractions get in the way of them achieving their dreams. A well-worn path, for sure, but the amazing ski sequences (frozen waterfall?!), throwback gear and likable characters and familiar settings make the movie a cult classic for many skiers. Fun fact, the movie is viewed annually every November at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen. In 2021, Ski Magazine published a reflective interview with writer-director, in which Patrick Hasburgh shared lesser known facts about the making of the movie. The most profound; he had an entirely different movie in mind! Beware the cutting room floor. Enjoy 30* trivia questions to mark the 30th anniversary! 4:12: About Aspen Extreme 5:07: Critical Acclaim 11:56: Staying Power 14:31: Teaser Riddle Revealed 16:14: Trivia Category #1 – Aspen Extreme 101 23:27: Trivia Category #2 – Numbers 26:08: Trivia Category #3 – Ski Magazines 28:53: Trivia Category #4 – The Powder 8 32:55: Last Chair Sources: Ski Magazine IMDB Rotten Tomatoes TVTrops.org Wikipedia Seattle Times New York Times Los Angles Times *Ok, ok, sticklers; there are 27 questions among the four trivia categories, but buried in the episode are 3 others. Listen again to find them!

Aspen High School students Kenton Kowar and Elijah Goldman interview Nicholas Rodd, a theoretical physicist at CERN and organizer of the winter conference, “New Methods and Ideas at the Frontiers of Particle Physics." The three met during Lina Necib's excellent public lecture at the Wheeler Opera House which Nicholas introduced. Lina's lecture is available at YouTube Aspen Physics by searching 2022 Winter Public Lectures.

A listener wrote to request an episode on insulation- here it is! Christine Williamson of Building Science Fight Club explains the factors to consider when insulating your house. I hope you enjoy this deep dive into the subject. Christine is an accomplished building scientist who has a large following on instagram through her account Building Science Fight Club (@buildingsciencefightclub). She can also be reached through her website https://www.christine-williamson.com (https://www.christine-williamson.com) About our guest: Christine Williamson’s professional experience includes building-science consulting for the restoration of Belvedere Castle in New York City’s Central Park, forensic investigations of building failures at the air-traffic control tower of LAX, and the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen, among other projects. She offers new-construction risk-mitigation consulting for residential towers, mid-rise mixed-use buildings, and production homes, as well as some of the most extraordinary private residences in the world. She has worked across North America from the Canadian Arctic to the Caribbean.  She began her career working for architect Chris Benedict in New York City, where she performed blower-door tests on gut rehabs in Harlem and Washington Heights and assisted in the design of one of the first multi-family Passive Houses in the United States. In her current practice, she reviews drawings and makes recommendations that promote appropriate water control, air control, energy efficiency, constructability, and durability. For clients with a portfolio of upcoming projects, she assists in developing design standards commensurate with their tolerance for risk. During the construction phase, she reviews work in progress and addresses conditions or changes in sequence or scope that were not anticipated during the design phase. In existing buildings, she investigates failures related to enclosure design and mechanical systems as well as material and installation defects. Failures include leaks, corrosion, rot, mold, odors, poor indoor air quality, and discomfort due to poor temperature or humidity control. Her experience in new construction and attendant understanding of the division of labor among the trades, and typical sequencing and construction practices inform not just her analysis in forensic cases, but also her repair and retrofit recommendations, which are designed to minimize disruption in occupied buildings. Christine Williamson is a member and former chair of ASHRAE Technical Committee 1.12, Moisture Management in Buildings. She is an associate member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and is a member of the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA). She is the founder of https://www.instagram.com/buildingsciencefightclub/?hl=en (@buildingsciencefightclub) (BSFC), an Instagram community dedicated to teaching building science and construction to architects and other building professionals. She received her bachelor of arts from Princeton University and her master of architecture from New School of Architecture + Design. ************************************* Visit https://my.captivate.fm/www.Talkinghomerenovations.com (Talkinghomerenovations.com) for episode enhancements, containing photos and more information about the episodes as well as transcripts. There you can leave a voice message through speak pipe that could be included in a future episode. Help me spread the word about this podcast! If you like this podcast, subscribe and tell your friends about it! Love a review or a rating! Thank you for your support. Follow me on instagram: @talkinghomerenovations Join me on TikTok: @The House Maven Sign up for the weekly newsletter I send out a weekly information with our episode enhancements and additional information, http://eepurl.com/gFJLlT (sign up here ) Thanks to Ray Bernoff, the Support this podcast

John Oates is one half of the best-selling duo of all time, Hall & Oates, as well as an accomplished solo artist. Singing from the time he could talk and playing the guitar since the age of five, John Oates was destined to be a musician. Born in New York City, his family moved to a small town outside of Philadelphia, PA in the early 1950s, a move that would change the course of his life. (http://bettereachday.me/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/download-2.jpg) Soaking up the sounds of the 60s, John was influenced by the nascent folk scene, bluegrass, delta blues, and ragtime guitar styles, while also immersing himself in R&B legends such as Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, The Temptations, Curtis Mayfield, and Smokey Robinson and the Miracles. One of his biggest mentors was his guitar teacher Jerry Ricks, who had spent time on the road with Mississippi John Hurt and Son House, and introduced John to the music of Doc Watson and Reverend Gary Davis, passing down their signature finger and flatpicking styles. John Oates met Daryl Hall while attending Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. The two began collaborating and playing music together, marking the beginning of their historic partnership. Since their formation in the early 70s, Daryl Hall & John Oates have gone on to record 21 albums, which have sold over 80 million units, making them the most successful duo in rock history. They have scored 10 number one records, over 20 Top 40 hits, and have toured the world for decades. Their involvement in the original “Live Aid” concert and the groundbreaking “We Are The World” charity recording have further established them as legendary artists, who have personally and through their music, stood the test of time. (http://bettereachday.me/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/download-4.jpg) In addition to their numerous American Music, MTV awards, and multiple Grammy nominations, in 2005 they were inducted into the American Songwriters Hall of Fame and in May of 2008 were presented the prestigious BMI Icon Award for their outstanding career achievement in songwriting. In April 2014, Hall & Oates were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Since embarking on a long awaited solo career in 1999, John has recorded six solo albums: Phunk Shui, 100 Miles of Life, Mississippi Mile, a live album called The Bluesville Sessions, and Good Road To Follow, (which featured collaborations with Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic, Vince Gill, Nathan Chapman, Jim Lauderdale, and Jerry Douglas). (http://bettereachday.me/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/download.jpg)In January 2015 John released Another Good Road (Warner/Elektra), a DVD docu-concert that premiered on Palladia Music Channel. Recorded live in a Nashville studio in one session, the video featured some of Music City’s finest musicians and singers as well as rare, seldom seen footage of John’s family ranch in Colorado; a glimpse into his world behind the music. John is a diverse musician and songwriter active in Nashville community and beyond. Founded in 2010, he was the creator and executive producer for the “7908 the Aspen Songwriters Festival” at the historic Wheeler Opera House in Aspen, CO. In 2013, John teamed up with Jim James (My Morning Jacket) to curate the Bonnaroo Super Jam with special guests Britney Howard, Billy Idol, R. Kelly, Larry Graham and the Preservation Hall Jazz band. In April 2017 John released his memoir “Change of Seasons“ co-written with Chris Epting and published by St. Martin’s Press. The acclaimed title was an Amazon best seller and has been received with both outstanding critical and fan reviews. After completing an extensive book promotion tour in the spring of 2017, Oates resumed work on an important music project that represents the next exciting phase in his burgeoning solo roots music career. The paperback version with added content will be released May of 2018. John’s most recent record album: Arkansas was... Support this podcast

John Oates is one half of the best-selling duo of all time, Hall & Oates, as well as an accomplished solo artist. Singing from the time he could talk and playing the guitar since the age of five, John Oates was destined to be a musician. Born in New York City, his family moved to a small town outside of Philadelphia, PA in the early 1950s, a move that would change the course of his life. (http://bettereachday.me/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/download-2.jpg) Soaking up the sounds of the 60s, John was influenced by the nascent folk scene, bluegrass, delta blues, and ragtime guitar styles, while also immersing himself in R&B legends such as Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, The Temptations, Curtis Mayfield, and Smokey Robinson and the Miracles. One of his biggest mentors was his guitar teacher Jerry Ricks, who had spent time on the road with Mississippi John Hurt and Son House, and introduced John to the music of Doc Watson and Reverend Gary Davis, passing down their signature finger and flatpicking styles. John Oates met Daryl Hall while attending Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. The two began collaborating and playing music together, marking the beginning of their historic partnership. Since their formation in the early 70s, Daryl Hall & John Oates have gone on to record 21 albums, which have sold over 80 million units, making them the most successful duo in rock history. They have scored 10 number one records, over 20 Top 40 hits, and have toured the world for decades. Their involvement in the original “Live Aid” concert and the groundbreaking “We Are The World” charity recording have further established them as legendary artists, who have personally and through their music, stood the test of time. (http://bettereachday.me/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/download-4.jpg) In addition to their numerous American Music, MTV awards, and multiple Grammy nominations, in 2005 they were inducted into the American Songwriters Hall of Fame and in May of 2008 were presented the prestigious BMI Icon Award for their outstanding career achievement in songwriting. In April 2014, Hall & Oates were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Since embarking on a long awaited solo career in 1999, John has recorded six solo albums: Phunk Shui, 100 Miles of Life, Mississippi Mile, a live album called The Bluesville Sessions, and Good Road To Follow, (which featured collaborations with Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic, Vince Gill, Nathan Chapman, Jim Lauderdale, and Jerry Douglas). (http://bettereachday.me/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/download.jpg)In January 2015 John released Another Good Road (Warner/Elektra), a DVD docu-concert that premiered on Palladia Music Channel. Recorded live in a Nashville studio in one session, the video featured some of Music City’s finest musicians and singers as well as rare, seldom seen footage of John’s family ranch in Colorado; a glimpse into his world behind the music. John is a diverse musician and songwriter active in Nashville community and beyond. Founded in 2010, he was the creator and executive producer for the “7908 the Aspen Songwriters Festival” at the historic Wheeler Opera House in Aspen, CO. In 2013, John teamed up with Jim James (My Morning Jacket) to curate the Bonnaroo Super Jam with special guests Britney Howard, Billy Idol, R. Kelly, Larry Graham and the Preservation Hall Jazz band. In April 2017 John released his memoir “Change of Seasons“ co-written with Chris Epting and published by St. Martin’s Press. The acclaimed title was an Amazon best seller and has been received with both outstanding critical and fan reviews. After completing an extensive book promotion tour in the spring of 2017, Oates resumed work on an important music project that represents the next exciting phase in his burgeoning solo roots music career. The paperback version with added content will be released May of 2018. John’s most recent record album: Arkansas was... Support this podcast

Christine Williamson is one of the top minds in the field of building science. She travels the continent consulting for architects and developers and also forensically investigating building failures. A few of her projects include the restoration of Belvedere Castle in New York City’s Central Park, forensic investigations of building failures at the air traffic control tower of LAX and the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen, Colorado. Not a bad place to get called out to. And of course, her other project you may know her for is her Instagram account, @buildingsciencefightclub (https://www.instagram.com/buildingsciencefightclub/) , where she takes her wealth of knowledge and distills it into actionable, insightful lessons that just about anyone can understand. This is also the second part of our series featuring women leaders in the industry. I’m excited to have Christine on the show. I’ve wanted to visit with her for a while. I hope you all enjoy the episode. By the way, let us know by the way what you’re enjoying, what you want to hear more of. Drop us a line at hello@buildingoptimal.com (mailto:hello@buildingoptimal.com) , or send us a message on Instagram.   Show Notes [2:20] – Christine’s story and rise in the business of building science. [8:40] – Story behind @buildingsciencefightclub [9:50] – Is the building industry broken? What’s the fix? [18:30] – Have we outpaced ourselves with some of our new building innovations? [22:25] – How does a builder up their building science game? [27:30] – The nuances of following manufacturer instructions. [30:30] – Christine’s advice on low hanging fruit to improve the performance of your builds. [34:00] – Where to find Christine online.

Part 1 of 3 Tribute artists from all over the world performed for the first time on stage at the historic Wheeler Opera House. More than 15 artists took the stage throughout the day, from 12-3 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. during the annual John Denver Tribute Week that takes place in Aspen every October.

Part 2 of 3 Tribute artists from all over the world performed for the first time on stage at the historic Wheeler Opera House. More than 15 artists took the stage throughout the day, from 12-3 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. during the annual John Denver Tribute Week that takes place in Aspen every October.

Part 3 of 3 Tribute artists from all over the world performed for the first time on stage at the historic Wheeler Opera House. More than 15 artists took the stage throughout the day, from 12-3 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. during the annual John Denver Tribute Week that takes place in Aspen every October.

It's a brand new edition of The Dana Gould Hour Podcast. I like to think of the show as an audio Pop Tart, you NEVER quite now when it's going to pop up, but in the interest of some sort of regularity, and with my awareness that nature abhors a vacuum and that I, like many others, NEED a deadline now and again, we are trying, trying, trying to get the shows out on the first or second of every month. Is the world throwing up roadblocks to make that difficult? YES. The good news is, these roadblocks are sort of cool. For example, for the past year I've been working on a proposed television show for IFC called Stan Against Evil. It is, for lack of a better term, a cross between The X-Files and All In The Family, and I am happy to announce that it just got picked up and will be on your televisions this fall. But yeah, this fall. Gee, that's kind of soon and we still have to do… EVERYTHING. BUT  we're going to do our best to get everything for the TV show and the podcast done on time. The good news is this, me and spare time are a terrible combination, so hopefully this will all work out for the best. In the meantime, you have amazing episode right in front of you. The estimable Greg Proops, he of the Smartest Man In The World Podcast is here and his new book, The Smartest Book In The World. You can follow him at @gregproops Also, the creator of one of my favorite podcasts – Ken Reid, he of TV Guidance Counselor fame is here. Follow him on Twitter @KennethWReid. I will say, although we look nothing alike, lucky for Ken, all of our other similarities are striking to the point of creepy, and you can actually here me getting increasingly spooked by them as the interview progresses. Me? I will be in Philadelphia, Pa at Helium on March 3, 4 & 5th 2016 and at The Wheeler Opera House in Aspen on March 11th 2016. Then I will return to one of my favorite places in the whole wide country, Portland, Oregon to play the Helium THERE on March 24th, 25th and 26th 2016. So, lots of places to see me do my clown act. Details and ticket links on the Live Shows page, hey, while you're there, why not become a supporter of the podcast? You can become a member if you like and we appreciate it, or just use DanaGould.com to click on our Amazon banner and shop away.But for now, sit back, relax, and enjoy!But for now, sit back, relax, and enjoy!

We did it. It's the first episode of The Dana Gould Hour podcast for 2016 and we juuuust missed January but when I tell you I had homework this month, I had homework. But everything's getting turned in on time and hopefully, we'll have some cool stuff to announce in the not too distant future. Lots of stuff coming up this year including my new special and album, tentatively entitled Mighty Mouth. More about that in the not-too-distant future, where, as Elvis Costello sang, everything will be free. This is kind of a special episode. I saw Star Wars and had very mixed emotions about it. Nothing to do with the movie, but my reaction to it was somewhat strange, and so I have, quite bluntly, my two closest friends in the word on to talk about it -- Ken Daly and Rob Cohen. But, since we know each other SO well I was afraid the conversation would devolve into a series of grunts and eye-rolls, we brought in a ringer, comedian Dan Telfer, who's CD Ocean Of Panic, you can buy. Dan is a Star Wars-knowin' motherfucker and it's a deep dish conversation that goes to some surprising places and I think you'll enjoy it. Also, the always hilarious and entertaining April Richardson is here (@APEY) and her partner in crime and comedy, life and love (but not really) Chris Fairbanks, (@ChrisFairbanks).And as for ME? The movie Southbound hits theaters and I believe VOD in Feb. 5th. Called "A cinematic miracle" by Roger Ebert.com, Southbound a is terrific little horror movie if you like that sort of thing, so go git it. Feb 18, 19 and 20th, 2016 I will be at The Comedy Bar in Toronto, Ontario. I will be at The Wheeler Opera House in Aspen on March 11, 2016 and Helium in Portland, Oregon, land of food trucks, on March 24, 25 and 26th, 2016. Details and ticket links on the live appearance page at http://DanaGould.com

The Ladder, Ladder Tour programme and House of Blues DVD After the review of The Ladder last week from Mark Anthony K, I thought I would find out a bit more about this time when Billy Sherwood was writing, recording and performing with the band. So I have looked at Jon Kirkham's 'Time and a Word - The Yes Interviews' book and a YouTube video of a concert fro the US Ladder Tour. What did Billy Sherwood think of The Ladder? What can we learn about Sherwood's live performances from this YouTube video? How will Billy step into Chris' shoes? Also this week, I received the press release about the AndersonPonty Band's new album and DVD. Jon Anderson and Jean Luc Ponty I read the whole press release in the episode but here's an extract: One of the most eagerly awaited releases of 2015 by the AndersonPonty Band, featuring music icons Jon Anderson and Jean Luc Ponty, is scheduled to hit the streets early Fall 2015! “Better Late Than Never” is the new album taken from a live performance, and enhanced with innovative production. The package includes a bonus DVD featuring outstanding performances by the band captured in September 2014 at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen, Colorado. The AndersonPonty Band has created some breathtaking new musical compositions. “Better Late Than Never” also showcases rearrangements of classic YES hits like “Owner Of A Lonely Heart”, “Roundabout” and “Wonderous Stories”, as well as some of Jean Luc Ponty's beloved compositions, with Jon's lyrical vocals and melodies enhancing the music and creating a very special and unique sound such as “Infinite Mirage” a new song incorporating Jean Luc's classic tune “Mirage”. AndersonPonty Band website Take a listen to the episode and let me know what you think! Show links and notes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3TEec3O2qI Progarchy interview with Alan White Glide Magazine interview with Geoff Downes Billy Sherwood interview For Bass Players Only Sherwood interview Nick Baker's Like It Is vinyl Preston Frazier's Yes and Toto ticket Preston's The Prophet review   Please subscribe! If you are still listening to the podcast on the website, please consider subscribing so you don’t risk missing anything. You can subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes, with the iOS Podcasts app, on your Blackberry, via email updates, via www.stitcher.com on Spreaker.com or via Tunein.com. Theme music The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert - I put it together from the following two creative commons sources: thanvannispen and archive.org

Welcome to Valley Roundup, a review of the top news stories in the valley in the past week Glenwood Springs has two new council members. It looks like the Thompson Divide will be safe from oil and gas drilling. But, what about other areas and how do residents there feel about that sort of activity in their backyards? There’s movement and millions of dollars in play in getting a base village built at the base of Snowmass ski area. Meanwhile, a new executive director has been hired at the Wheeler Opera House. And, an Aspen City Council candidate is being scrutinized for something he did 10 years ago. Joining me this week are Curtis Wackerle, editor of the Aspen Daily News, Jill Bethard, editor of the Snowmass Sun, Randy Essex, editor of the Glenwood Post Independent and Michael Miracle, editor of Aspen Sojourner magazine. Learn more about Valley Roundup and Aspen Public Radio: www.aspenpublicradio.org/programs/valley-roundup

Auden Schendler – Aspen Skiing Company, Olivia Siegel – ACES, and Naomi Oreskes – filmmaker and historian on this weekend's showing of the film “Merchants of Doubt” at the Wheeler Opera House. To learn more about CrossCurrents: aspenpublicradio.org/programs/crosscurrents

Welcome to Valley Roundup, a review of the top news stories in the valley in the past week. The Aspen City Council this week chose a brewery/business incubator/TV station to be the new tenant at the old art museum. The long dormant Buffalo Valley property outside of Glenwood Springs looks like it will become an apartment complex. A new aerial fire center is coming to the Rifle airport. And the citizens of that town may just get a dose of fluoride in their water. Aspen’s elected officials made development a bit stricter in the land use code but a citizen referendum may make it null and void. Should there be dams over 100 feet tall built at the headwaters of Castle and Maroon creeks in order to preserve our water resources? Meanwhile, plans are in the works to expand the Wheeler Opera House with a theater next door. And the top local guy in charge of the company developing Snowmass Village has been replaced by the parent firm in New York. Joining me this week are Curtis Wackerle, editor of the Aspen Daily News, Andy Stone, columnist and former editor of the Aspen Times and Randy Essex, editor of the Glenwood Post Independent. Learn more about Valley Roundup and Aspen Public Radio: www.aspenpublicradio.org/programs/valley-roundup

Ophira Eisenberg is one of the most lovable human beings and powerful performers I have ever met in all my years in entertainment.   She is the darling of NPR, being heavily involved in their successful story telling series The Moth and she also hosts the weekly NPR game show Ask Me Anything.   Because of these sterling credits I had expected her to be more of a story based performer, but even though her personal stories do pop up in her live performances I was blown away by her stand up comedy skills and how hard she throws down her comedy thunderbolts.    I first met Ophira briefly last summer in Amsterdam when I finished my week at Toomler and she was just arriving to do hers. Even slightly jet lagged her ebullient personality shined brightly and I liked her instantly. This past weekend we were both doing the Aspen Laff Festival in Aspen, Colorado. There were brilliant comedians galore and the camaraderie was tight with all of us watching each other's sets and enjoying our time together performing at the Wheeler Opera House. I was happy to get to know Ophira and to laugh at her battle tested tales of a life fully lived.    She is originally from Calgary, Alberta, Canada but now makes her home in New York City. She is someone I would love to do anything with, be it touring together, working together on a project or just hanging out playing Scrabble. She has a quick wit that is always ready to stab you with a punchline and an easy infectious laugh that is as pleasing as it is calming.   If you are unaware of her presence on this earth, after listening to this conversation you will like her as much as I do and that is why it is my pleasure to present to you now the one and only Ophira Eisenberg!   Intro song: Cutting Room (Hot Pants) – Oceanliners Stand-up clip 1 & 2: Bangs – Ophira Eisenberg Stand-up clip 3: As is – Ophira Eisenberg End song: Leaving on a Jetplane – Peter, Paul and Mary   Recorded in Aspen, Colorado. February 2015.  

On Episode 49 of the Enormocast, we rebroadcast audio from the 5point Aspen event from Feb 2013. During that event, I hosted Alex Honnold and Michael and Hayden Kennedy in front of a capacity crowd at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen. Honnold is conspicuously low key, Hayden is a smartass, and Michael drops wisdom … Continue reading "Episode 49: On Stage with Honnold and Kennedy²."

I’m in Aspen about to perform at the Wheeler Opera House for the eve of New Year’s Eve and the staff offered me a local dork luminary. came to Aspen to see Bonnie Raitt and then stayed. He’s a charmer. He’s a lucky lucky guy and he’s a talespinner. Enjoy.   Credits: Audio leveling by Music is by Website design by : who has his own   Apps are available with the bonus contest: or My websites are and Review the show on Feel free to e me.   NOTES: – wow… exec producer of Pan Am. Tundra Publishing losses (according to Wikipedia, another source I do NOT have)