SideDish Longmont

A missing guest (actually Annie just doesn't read her calendar) and an audio production hiccup to start. But things improve, we promise. A wee bit of buzz on deck for you. Enjoy!Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for intro and outro music.

Who has two thumbs and is missing from the podcast today? You didn't guess it... but it's Brady! We missed you Brady. You weren't here to keep Annie and Shakeel on the rails as they went deep on zoning. Come back! But we still have some solid buzz and the latest City Council Chambers....Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cuter Music for our intro and outro music.SidedishLongmont@gmail.com

We've got openings and closings, folks. And a debate fueled by Annie's misguided memory leading to a phone call. It's Brady and Annie coming in strong with everything you want to know and very little you need to know about Longmont.Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music.SideDishLongmont@gmail.com

The senior political corespondent is back. He's got some good updates from the Longmont City Council Chamber, but he he saves the juicy one for last so stay with us... promise it's good. We've got some good buzz and listener mail too!Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music. sidedishlongmont@gmail.comhttps://www.cml.org/

Take a break from the Olympics to learn about a similar but even cooler winter sporting event right here in Longmont: The Winterfest / Ice Climbing World Cup hosted by Longmont Climbing Collective. The second annual festival is coming up Feb 20/21 and we are getting excited! Find out what they learned from last year and what's on deck for this year. And... did you know you can ride your bike all the way to the festival from Longmont?Thanks, Shauna, and good luck this year!And thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music.

First, some buzz. Then, Nick from Urban Field Pizza joins us to dish the latest on Pizza With Purpose, the all new upcoming Pizza Festival and how he manages to not burn out in a career in the kitchen. Such a fun and energetic interview. Enjoy!Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music! Mail: SideDishLongmont@gmail.com

We slow it down and talk with Jodie Lindsay and Kyle Wofford about Slow Food Boulder County and what they actually do. Most importantly, they have some upcoming CSA fairs that are a must-not-miss:CSA Fair - Boulder - National CSA DayFeb 27, 2026, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PMBoulder Elks Lodge, 3975 28th St, Boulder, CO 80301, USACSA Fair - Lafayette - Pioneer Elementary Mar 29, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PMLafayette, 101 E Baseline Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026, USAIt is a lovely chat where Annie cannot find words but we get there anyway.Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music. sidedishlongmont@gmail.com.

Shakeel is back! And with some riveting updates from the Chamber. Tune in! A few notes:Correction: it was Patrick Dillon not Steve Altschuler who lives in Ward 3 but didn't make it to the ballot. Email RTD Director Karen Benker asking for Boulder to Denver Airport Data Karen.Benker@rtd-denver.comFile complaints about your landlord violating Protections Against Deceptive Pricing Practices Act at https://stopfraudcolorado.gov/

Over a week old, sorry! But we've got real meat on the bones this time. Catch up on some Longmont buzz and we've got another episode coming out soon.Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music. sidedishlongmont@gmail.com

Listen. We're not going to apologize for this episode. But we are gong to warn you: we offer hardly a shred of Longmont buzz. But we recorded this right after the holidays; there isn't much buzz happening. Nor should there be! So fi you want to hear about the results of Brady's research into the latest lighting trends, tune it. We'll be back next week with 2026 buzz and some great guests. Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music.Sidedishlongmont@gmail.com

Today we introduce our new "political corespondent", Shakeel Dalal, a name you may be familiar with! That's a big title. Really, we just want to know what's going on at the City Council Chambers without having to watch the whole thing. And since Shakeel attends them for funsies, we figured he would be the prefect person to come give us a regular update!We all hva LOTS of updates. Tune in!Thanks for Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music. And thanks to Shakeel.sidedishlongmont@gmail.com

Today we are joined by our most fatal guests yet, Sarah Jane Coffey and Abby Howard, Longmont-based death doulas and proprietors of Longmont Care Circle, right on Main Street. Buckle up: we get into green burials, medical aid in dying, and why that mismatched painting in one's house says so much about a person's life. This is a very deep and interesting conversation. Make a cup of tea, settle in, and learn how you can help make Longmont a more death literate community. And if you want... tell us how you want to die: sidedishlongmont@gmail.com.Check out their website: Longmont Care CircleAnd their separate therapy practices:Sarah Jane Coffey, M.A., LPCC : Through CounselingAbby Howard, MSW, LCSW, CPCC: Abby Howard CounselingThanks for Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music.

Local resident Emily Anne Nava teamed up with other heavy hitters (Lauren Stapleton of Wolf & Wren, Cassie Clusman of Pink House Design, Eric Kawczynski, of Longmont Creates, and Elizabeth Beaudoin of the Longmont Museum) to launch the first every Longmont Calendar. We don't want to share too many previews, just give it a listen. This is a very cool independent project driven by team of Longmont-loving residents! Oh and check out some of Emily's other projects while you're at it: Tumbleweed Pioneer //  Substack // My life prompted workshopThanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music.

Happy Halloween!We talk events, business openings/closings, opporutnites to hear music and some interesting roll-a-rena history! Tune in!Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cuter Music for our intro and outro music. Sidedishlongmont@gmail.com

Today's guest is Shakeel Dalal, candidate for Mayor of Longmont. We have known Shakeel for years as one of the most civically engaged people in the city and a longtime friend of the podcast. Today we talk nerdy policy stuff, his dog Remy and what he thinks Longmont needs to keep the future bright. Make a cup of tea and enjoy this episode. We did. And since we couldn't get to it all, here are just some of the things Shakeel has done in Longmont in his free time, too much to get to in just one episode. He was a political writer for the Longmont Observer. He helped get Longmont Public Media off the ground. He currently serves on the board of the Longmont Community Foundation, and the Professional Standards Unit reviewing police misconduct allegations. As the co-founder and former president of LAUNCH Longmont Housing, he has focused on policy reform like making it easier to build an ADU, eliminating parking minimums, and--as we get into--amending the Longmont charter.All without even being elected yet. He's a friend, and he's got our vote.

Slow week for buzz, what did we miss? Let us know what you'd like to hear us talk about, who'd you like us to talk to! Email us at SideDishLongmont@gmail.comWe ease in Longmont with some good bad jokes, some talk about Elvis, trees, cookies, and whatever else is on our mind.

Ready your forks and loosen your belts, it's Longmont Restaurant Week. "A delicious celebration of our local culinary scene." Naomi Brown is back to share her knowledge of all of all things delicious in Longmont. We talk through our favorite restaurants, places we want to try, and what Naomi looks for in her ideal restaurant. Read Naomi's thoughts on some restaurants featured in the Longmont Restaurant Week Event Guide, available at participating restaurants. Follow Naomi on Instagram @LongmontDish if you want to know where and what to eat in Longmont!

Today we're mixing metaphors as we discuss the 30th and final Rhythm at Roosevelt (formerly Rhythm on the River), and other events of Longmont and Boulder County's past. We ask how many cars will drive though buildings, Annie's got the scoop on a new hot pot spot you outta try, and we read some listener emails. Let us know what you'd like to hear us discuss by emailing SideDishLongmont@gmail.com

SideDish sat down with owner and founder of Tebo Properties, Stephen Tebo. Stephen and his team have been helping to shape and develop Boulder County since the 60's. You may have even noticed his name on properties in the area, and most likely, you've been in one of his buildings. We talk real estate back in the day vs today, Stephen's impressive collections, we take a small field trip to Boulder, and even a quick side track all the way to Guam. Enjoying the show? Please follow us on the app you're listening on right now, leave us a rating, or reach out to us at SideDishLonmont@gmail.com

Part 4 of 4. We did it! Recorded live from the Public Policy Plaza at Unity in the Community on Friday, August 22nd.Unity in the Community continues as Annie interviews the candidates who would like to be the Mayor of Longmont: Sarah Levinson, Shakeel Dalal, Susie Hidalgo-Fahrig, and Diane Crist.We wrap up the day with a quick call to action with Tara Menza and Mayor Peck. Get out and vote! Did you find these interviews helpful in deciding who you will vote for? What would you like to see out of SideDish LIVE in the future? Have you listened Johnny's band yet? Email us SideDishLongmont@gmail.comhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577379522649