The Mountain-Ear Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Today, we've got the most up to date election results from races in Gilpin County, Central City and Boulder County, plus reactions from candidates and ballot organizers on how everything shook out. Also Gilpin helicopter crash saga continuesInjured hiker airlifted near NederlandCentral City OKs historic home demolition for new casinoUnofficial Gilpin County election results: themtnear.com/stories/gilpin-county-s-unofficial-election-results,114657 Unofficial Boulder County ele...

Send us Fan Mail Lena Rich and Emily Barnes have already co-billed a few shows this year, and they'll be co-billing another show at Gold Hill General Store on Saturday, November 7th starting at 8 p.m. Today, we bring both artists onto the podcast to talk to them about their music and tour support. Our theme song is courtesy of singer-songwriter Brittney Wagner. Stream her record Better off Dead here. Support the show Thank you for listening to The Mountain-Ear Podcast, featuring ne...

Send us Fan Mail Paranormal investigator LeeAnna Jonas says Gilpin County is collecting souls. The many historic buildings throughout Central City and Black Hawk are supposedly haunted, and she spent years trying to communicate with these spirits. On today's special Halloween episode, Jonas details her chilling encounters with Central City's spirits, and reveals why she thinks this mining town has become famous for its hauntings. Stream Spirit Realm Investigative Project's episode of True Gho...

Send us Fan Mail This week's Music of the Mountains episode serves as the 2026 Halloween special. Ethan Leaming joins the podcast to talk about Bourbon Brass Band, who will be performing at The Jamestown Mercantile at their annual Halloween party on Friday, October 30, 2026. Our theme song is courtesy of singer-songwriter Brittney Wagner. Stream her record Better off Dead here. Support the show Thank you for listening to The Mountain-Ear Podcast, featuring news and culture fr...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, we do a speed run through every single candidate, race and measure appearing on the ballot for Gilpin County and Central City residents. We'll tell you who the candidates are, what they're running on, and what you should know before you cast your ballot. Also Nederland residents call for the town to kill Eldora dealCentral City Opera asks town to fund winterizationIf you're a Boulder County Resident, head over to Boulder Valley Frequency for a comprehe...