Loving the Springs

About Loving the Springs

Celebrating the best of Colorado Springs and elevating the rest. Plug into what’s happening in the Pikes Peak region, learn about awesome people, places and happenings, and explore opportunities to make life here even better. Longtime Springs booster Carrie Simison co-hosts with local gadflies Al Brody and Dave Gardner. All three love our two springs – Colorado and Manitou, so they give them the mic in this twice-monthly podcast. Nothing’s off the table – recreation, the arts, government, business, politics – if it touches your life, they’ll talk about it. We’ll invite the movers and shakers, conspiracy theorists, NIMBYs, YIMBYs, yaysayers and naysayers to join them. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and give us feedback and suggestions via comments at https://studio809podcasts.com/loving-the-springs or lovingthespringspodcast@gmail.com

Publisher

Dave Gardner, Al Brody and Carrie Simison

Category

leisure · news · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Sept 2022

Latest episode

26 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

58 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Oct 2026

   55: Oct 26 2026 - Candidate and Community Champion Steph Vigil

   Who knew turning the ballot upside down could be an effective voting strategy? We get to know Steph Vigil, candidate to return to the Colorado legislature representing District 16. She has a track record of standing up for the common man, woman and family. Our discussion includes how downballot races really impact our daily lives. We recorded with Steph Vigil on September 25, before ballots were mailed out. We also hear from Pikes Peak Bulletin Managing Editor Heila Ershadi about campaign ads for Jeff Crank that his opponent, Jessica Killin, has decried as a security risk and invasion of her family’s privacy. Both are candidates in a very competitive race to represent Colorado’s District 5 in Congress. Plus - some outstanding resources for voters trying to cast informed votes on a lengthy ballot. LINKS: Steph Vigil (https://www.vigilforcolorado.com/) info@vhillforcolorado.com or 719-297-3210 One Life Impacts Many (https://studio809podcasts.com/one-life-impacts-many/) - episode 31 of a Place for everyone Pikes Peak Bulletin Voters Guide (https://pikespeakbulletin.org/local-politics/the-bulletins-2026-voter-guide/) Our Voice, Our Future 2026 (https://studio809podcasts.com/ovof) - episodes recorded at the Studio 809 Podcasts Get Out the Vote Podcast Marathon Candidate Killin’s Address Exposed in Political Ads (https://pikespeakbulletin.org/news/candidate-killins-address-exposed-in-political/) For the undecided: Crank vs. Killin for Congress (https://pikespeakbulletin.org/local-politics/for-the-undecided-crank-vs-killin/) My Family and the One Big Beautiful Bill (https://pikespeakbulletin.org/opinion/my-family-and-the-one-big/) To share your opinion at the Pikes Peak Bulletin: heila@pikespeakbulletin.org (mailto:heila@pikespeakbulletin.org) Jessica Killin Wants to Represent You in Congress (https://studio809podcasts.com/jessica-killin-wants-to-represent-you-in-congress/) - Episode 41 of Loving the Springs, published in March MENTIONED: Front Range Passenger Rail Bustang RTD in Denver DIA Colorado Springs Airport Uber DoorDash Amazon Project Taurus Data centers Jeff Crank Jessica Killin Free Speech Coalition ACLU No Going Back PAC MAGA Inc. Wayne Laugesen The Gazette Aylo PornHub Nick Raven Badly Needed & Long Overdue (BNLO) Loving the Springs celebrates the best of Colorado Springs and elevates the rest. Plug into what’s happening in the Pikes Peak region, learn about awesome people, places and happenings, and explore opportunities to make life here even better. Longtime Springs booster Carrie Simison co-hosts with local gadflies Al Brody and Dave Gardner. All three love our two springs – Colorado and Manitou, so they give them the mic in this twice-monthly podcast. Nothing’s off the table – recreation, the arts, government, business, politics – if it touches your life, they’ll talk about it. We’ll invite the movers and shakers, conspiracy theorists, NIMBYs, YIMBYs, yaysayers and naysayers to join them. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and give us feedback and suggestions via comments at studio809podcasts.com/loving-the-springs (https://studio809podcasts.com/loving-the-springs)or lovingthespringspodcast at gmail.com

2. 

   5 Oct 2026

   54: Oct 4 2026 - How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love to Vote

   With the critical November election coming up, how can you be certain you’ll receive a ballot? How do you vote? How secure is our voting system? Get the answers from the ultimate election nerd, El Paso County Clerk and Recorder Steve Schleiker. Steve wants registering and voting to be so easy for you, he practically offers to be your personal election concierge. If you have questions, call him! We recorded this conversation in front of a live audience at Studio 809 Podcasts’ Our Voice, Our Future 2026: Get Out the Vote Podcast Marathon. The marathon was held at CO.A.T.I. Uprise (https://www.coatiuprise.com/), the cool food hall, bar, dream hatchery and community event center in downtown Colorado Springs. RESOURCES: To check your registration and mailing address, or to register: govotecolorado.go (https://www.coloradosos.gov/voter) El Paso County Clerk and Recorder - Elections (https://clerkandrecorder.elpasoco.com/elections/) section - including location of ballot boxes and in-person voting centers Steve Schleiker’s office: 719-575-VOTE (8683) email Steve: steveschleiker@elpasoco.com (mailto:steveschleiker@elpasoco.com) MENTIONED: Hacking elections Ballot harvesting 2,000 Mules Tracie Woods Loving the Springs celebrates the best of Colorado Springs and elevates the rest. Plug into what’s happening in the Pikes Peak region, learn about awesome people, places and happenings, and explore opportunities to make life here even better. Longtime Springs booster Carrie Simison co-hosts with local gadflies Al Brody and Dave Gardner. All three love our two springs – Colorado and Manitou, so they give them the mic in this twice-monthly podcast. Nothing’s off the table – recreation, the arts, government, business, politics – if it touches your life, they’ll talk about it. We’ll invite the movers and shakers, conspiracy theorists, NIMBYs, YIMBYs, yaysayers and naysayers to join them. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and give us feedback and suggestions via comments at studio809podcasts.com/loving-the-springs (https://studio809podcasts.com/loving-the-springs)or lovingthespringspodcast at gmail.com

3. 

   16 Sept 2026

   54: Sept 16 - Is Conducting a Symphony Better than Sex?

   Leadership lessons and the joy of silence are among the surprises as we get close and personal with the CEO and with the music director of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic. The orchestra begins its 100th season in late September. Enjoy a rare glimpse of what drives our local music professionals, what conducting a symphony is really all about (much more than just waving a baton), and learn some interesting terminology. Also get to know the Philharmonic’s very charming new music director, Chloé Dufresne, who is entering her second season with the orchestra. CEO and President Nathan Newbrough also brings a lot of enlightenment to the conversation. LINKS: Colorado Springs Philharmonic (https://csphilharmonic.org/) Join us at: Our Voice Our Future 2026: Get Out the Vote Podcast Marathon September 27, Noon to 6 pm Free At CO.A.T.I. Join local podcasts, candidates, election officials, political representatives and community voices for food, fun and conversations about voting, the November election and what’s on the ballot. RSVP Here (https://partiful.com/e/hdZPOorIlEZl2lR7fATT?c=2UMSqyi7) More Information (https://studio809podcasts.com/ourvoiceourfuture2026/) Loving the Springs celebrates the best of Colorado Springs and elevates the rest. Plug into what’s happening in the Pikes Peak region, learn about awesome people, places and happenings, and explore opportunities to make life here even better. Longtime Springs booster Carrie Simison co-hosts with local gadflies Al Brody and Dave Gardner. All three love our two springs – Colorado and Manitou, so they give them the mic in this twice-monthly podcast. Nothing’s off the table – recreation, the arts, government, business, politics – if it touches your life, they’ll talk about it. We’ll invite the movers and shakers, conspiracy theorists, NIMBYs, YIMBYs, yaysayers and naysayers to join them. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and give us feedback and suggestions via comments at studio809podcasts.com/loving-the-springs (https://studio809podcasts.com/loving-the-springs)or lovingthespringspodcast at gmail.com

Who has been a guest on Loving the Springs

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• Steph Vigil
• Kerry Childress
• Karole Campbell
• Richard Skorman
• Michelle Winchell

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