This week we sit down with the one and only Carrie Simison from the Colorado Springs Independent to talk about the state of modern media in our country, the Indy's Inclusion Awards, the Indy's approach to journalism and how we can get the Little London show into the "best podcast" category for Indy's Best Of issue. Enjoy the show!
Our favorite history guy, Scott Spillman of Colorado Encyclopedia, comes in to talk about our favorite mountain, Pikes Peak! The anniversary of the Pikes Peak Cog Railway and the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb are great reasons to listen! (If you needed one)
Summer is officially here! We take a breather from some of the more serious topics we've been covering lately to talk about what we are enjoying this summer. TV Shows, books, movies, gardening and everything in between. Enjoy the show!
The recent Stanford University sexual assault case involving once-Olympic hopeful Brock Turner has brought some major issues with assault and the U.S. justice system to the forefront of conversation. Tune in as we look at our criminal justice system's ability to handle such cases, the accusation of media bias and the stats and facts that surround the problem of campus sexual assault. **Listener discretion advised**
This week on The Little London Show we bring you six crazy news stories. Listen in as we discuss current events that have sparked debate and insanity.
Well, we couldn't get through all the nuances of the U.S. Healthcare system in one episode, so we brought a few of the big things to know into Part 2.
This week we take a look at our incredibly expensively, pretty f*cking terrible healthcare system. We kick things off by taking a look at how the US compares to other countries (4:00), how the current US healthcare system works compared to others (9:35)and how the system works from the consumer level (22:45). Later in the show we look at 6 reasons why the US healthcare system is so expensive (28:20) who makes the money in the healthcare system (37:00), some different business models that are eme...
Are you team Captain America or Team Iron Man? When the world is at stake, how do you respond? Well, Jeff and Darcie dive in to the Captain America's Civil War movie for a spoiler filled review. Tune in to this Bonus Pod.
We welcome friend of the show Ryan Hannigan (www.focusonthebeer.com) to talk about a summer full of beer, provide a little Trumpdate (15:30), dive into the great Pints and Plates event in COS (17:30), deep dive into the Grocery Store Beer Bill (24:00)and then chat about the great beer events Ryan thinks we need to check out (48:50). Enjoy the show!
In this week's episode Jeff and Darcie sit down with Kate Brady, the City of Colorado Springs's new Senior Bicycle Planner, and Allen Beauchamp, the City's Adaptive Cycling Specialist to talk about the city's plans for making Colorado Springs a more bike friendly city, the Legacy Loop project and the "right sizing" of the Old North End neighborhood streets. If you enjoy bikes and urban planning this episode is for you!
Colorado Springs leaders are soft-launching our new branding of Olympic City USA. Is that a good idea? Did the powers-that-be make good decisions? Can we all get behind this thing? Branding a city isn't easy. There are long processes involved, research and marketing know-how. What happens when the city doesn't go through those steps?
5280 Magazine published a not-so-accurate (IOHO) article about Colorado Springs recently, to which the Colorado Springs Business Journal responded, a Twitter dialog ensued, blood began to boil and heart-rates rose. What is our take on the whole debacle? Listen in and we'll let you know . . .
In celebration of all things Earth! we sit down with the Rocky Mountain Field Institute's Joe Lavorini to talk Earth Day, RMFI's role in the outdoor world, the public/private land debate happening both locally and nationally and discuss some of the environmental issues facing Colorado Springs. We also check in on some current events (storm water!). Enjoy the show!
In this week's episode we sit down with Wilene M. Lampert PHD to discuss child abuse, what Safe Passage is and does and how child abuse can have devastating impacts for both the victims and our country as a whole. We also discuss the Safe Passage model and its role in the justice system and how we can identify potential victims. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Its a heavy topic but a great show, check it out!
In the last history episode we covered General Palmer, Myron Stratton and Spencer Penrose and talked about the philanthropy and pioneers that started Colorado Springs. In COS History 201 you get a good look at three important aspects of our city: The military, the Broadmoor and Mr. Philip Anschutz. Listen is as The History Man, Scott Spillman, takes us on a journey that affects us all today!
For the first episode of April we take a break from the more "serious" topics to have some fun. This week, you can catch up some current events in the city (6:05), play our new Fool or Fact Drinking Game (10:00) hear some of the crazy shit that Fox News Says (21:00) pick up some decorum tips while drinking in our Things to Never Say to a Bartender segment (25:10) and finally you can hear our Batman v Superman review that is both spoiler filled and hilarious (41:30). Enjoy the show!
Ah, Google. The epitome of companies doing things a little differently - infinity pools and free food and nap pods. The stuff Millennial dreams are made of. This week on The Little London Show our guest, Lisa Zimmerman, a former Google employee, dives into what influence Millennials have on the workplace. Do we demand too much? Are we entitled? Or is there something to learn here about valuing people and their time outside of work? Find out as we discuss it on Episode 33!
For Millennials the path to financial stability is much different than when our parents were our age. Join us this week as we sit down with John Haney from All Colorado Mortgage to talk about money, how earning it has changed since our parents' generation and how Millennials can tackle the mysterious credit score path. We also talk about some great money saving ideas and tricks.
This week's episode focuses on the recent State of Downtown report issued by the Downtown Partnership. The Downtown Partnership's Sarah Harris joins us to talk about the report, where downtown development is going and when we might expect to see a grocery store downtown. We also talk about Jeff's recent award and some City Council adventures.
This week we talk national politics and how both Republicans and Democrats go about picking their nominee for President. We also catch up with Darcie's North Dakota adventures and talk about the proposed land swap between the Broadmoor and the City of Colorado Springs.
There are a lot of assumptions around Colorado Springs' non-profit community. Do we have more than most other cities our size? Do they run well? Can they be trusted? What makes some succeed and others fail? Jeff and I (Darcie) had some serious misinformation. Thankfully our guest this week, Michael Hannigan, was able to clear a lot of it up and set us on the right track. Hear the myths and the myths debunked by tuning in to this week's episode of The Little London Show.
In this week's episode we talk all things business: how to get started, the issues and pitfalls to look out for and what resources are available in our great city. We also catch up on Jeff's adventures in Cuba and Darcie's trip to North Dakota.
Bryce Crawford from Rocky Mountain Food Report joins us to talk about the latest news from the Colorado Springs restaurant scene, what its like being a reviewer in a small city and what he is excited for in 2016. We also talk about the latest rumors in the restaurant industry.
The closing of the Martin Drake Power Plant is making headlines. City Council acting as the utilities board has voted to decommission the downtown monstrosity by 2035 with Unit 5 heading into decommission by the end of 2017. What took them so long to make the decision? Was it the best option? How do these decisions come about? We ask these questions and a lot more as we talk about how power gets throughout COS.
We put Jeff and his bro Daniel in the studio to talk all things family, lots of sports, and a host of other topics. Would you let your kid play football? Do you watch the SuperBowl? Does working from home really work? We cover it all on The Bro Show!
We visit with our friend Melissa to talk about dating in a city that is...pretty weird to date in. Melissa and Darcie team up to talk about what works on dating profiles, what doesn't work and what "ghosting" means. We also talk dating horror stories and what Tinder is.
In this weeks episode with sit down with Scott Spillman from the newly launched Colorado Encyclopedia to talk Colorado Springs history. Scott takes us through some of the highlights of the founding of our city and how we evolved into having such a huge military presence. In Jeff's absence later in the show Darcie checks in with Jeff's brother Dan to discuss Jeff's flakiness when it comes to family chores and how Dan produces the show.
In this week's episode we take a look at the United States Olympic Committee. Why is the USOC in Colorado Springs? What does it add to our city? Why was Lionel Rivera appointed one of the worst people in the World? Also, we check with Jeff's no drinking in January efforts and talk Darcie's awesome neighborhood.
Colorado Springs has a legacy of health. Established and known as a health resort in the late 1800s and early 1900s, we have maintained a certain level of fitness and attracted many who appreciate and take advantage of the active outdoor lifestyle that is offered here. What would it mean to further embrace this legacy and identity and become an even healthier city? Join us as we discuss The Year of the Healthy City as well as share our own New Year's Resolutions for this first episode of 2016.
For our last show of 2015 we sit down to talk with Russ Ware and Yemi Mobolade. In a free ranging conversation we touch on Liquor Board hearings, how the downtown core is developing and where Russ and Yemi see Colorado Springs going in 2016. We also hear about a great new coffee spot currently located in Acacia Park, Story Coffee Co.
