by WKRP Montrose Staff
We Know Real People - A weekly lifestyle radio show masquerading as a podcast about Montrose, Colorado and the surrounding areas. Community channel created to document the entrepreneurs, artists, leaders, dreamers, and everyday legends who make this corner of Western Colorado special. Think of it as public access for the streaming era — available on every phone, and every device you already own Start Listening. You might just recognize your next favorite neighbor.
Language
🇺🇲
Publishing Since
5/13/2024
See how your podcast performs across key metrics
Recommendations available
Unlock the full report to see detailed tips
Recommendations available
Unlock the full report to see detailed tips
Unlock comprehensive insights including:
See how your show performs across every key metric
High authority scores make your podcast more attractive to industry leaders and influencers who want to appear on credible shows.
Sponsors look for podcasts with proven authority and engagement. Your score demonstrates your podcast's value to potential partners.
Understanding your strengths and weaknesses helps you make data-driven decisions to expand your listener base effectively.
Pitch yourself as a guest, propose sponsorships, or reach out directly to the host.
July 3, 2026
<p>Watch the WKRP lost pilot episode, a rare look at the very beginning of the show with Dennis and Rob. From deep in the archieves we present the "The Lost Pilot", which in this case could be a double entendre. Our good friend, local celebrity, pilot and philanthropist Gary "GT" Bustin agreed to be our very first guest on WKRP Montrose. Little did he know what he was getting himself into. In this episode we started to discover what the show could look and feel like and what types of personalities we should seek out for the show. Gary did not dissapoint. Sharing stories from his arrival to Montrose, to the most "puckering moment" he experienced as a pilot to his work with PNG Tribe in Papa New Guinea. There was a lot of laughter and some great moments. Check out the very first episode of WKRP Montrose.<br></p>
June 23, 2026
<p>This week on WKRP Montrose, Dennis and Rob sit down with Beth McCorkle — a self-described "failure at retirement" who somehow does more for this community now than most people do in a full-time career.</p><p>Beth officially retired in 2021. It didn't stick. A Colorado native, she moved to Montrose 14 years ago with her wife, Chris, drawn to the farming-community feel after losing both their parents and wanting a fresh start in a smaller town. She's never slowed down since.</p><p>These days, Beth works part-time for Region 10's Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), recruiting volunteers 55 and older for local nonprofits like Partners, HopeWest, and the Ute Museum. She also leads volunteer efforts for the American Red Cross across Delta, Montrose, Ouray, and San Miguel counties, serves as an alternate on the Montrose Planning Commission, holds a district-level leadership role with United Women in Faith, and somehow still has time to be Vice President of Montrose Pride.</p><p><strong>Dennis and Rob also talk about:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Her early Montrose career at Montrose Memorial Hospital and the Daily Press</p></li><li><p>A wild story about Travel Recon, a military logistics company that briefly set up in Montrose — and never paid her</p></li><li><p>How the Montrose Planning Commission actually works, and why showing up to meetings matters</p></li><li><p>The Montrose Pride Festival — this Saturday from 3-6pm at the amphitheater, with vendors, drag performances, and a band traveling in from Denver</p></li><li><p>The city council's decision not to issue a formal proclamation for Pride, and what that decision really meant</p></li><li><p>Why Montrose Police and private security show up every year to keep the festival safe</p></li><li><p>Pushing back on the negativity she's seen creeping into local social media</p></li><li><p>Swimming with dolphins in Mexico, gardening, and monthly trips with her wife</p></li><li><p>Rapid fire: sunrise at the Black Canyon, 100-degree days over snow, and green chili over barbecue sauce (the right answer, obviously)</p></li></ul><p>If you've ever wondered who's actually behind the scenes making this community run — recruiting volunteers, sitting on commissions, organizing festivals — meet Beth McCorkle. Retirement's loss is Montrose's gain.</p><p>🎙️ Subscribe for more conversations about Montrose, Colorado, and life on the Western Slope.</p><p>Get Montrose stories, events & local news in your inbox — free.<a href="https://wkrpmontrose.com/subscribe"> <u>https://wkrpmontrose.com/subscribe</u></a></p><p><strong>Thank you to our Underwriters for Making WKRP Montrose Possible:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Clearnetworx -<a href="https://linkly.link/2akEO"> <u>https://linkly.link/2akEO</u></a></p></li><li><p>NuVista Credit Union -<a href="https://linkly.link/2akEV"> <u>https://linkly.link/2akEV</u></a></p></li><li><p>Flower Motor -<a href="https://linkly.link/2eIUO"> <u>https://linkly.link/2eIUO</u></a></p></li><li><p>Atlasta Solar Center -<a href="https://linkly.link/2hsWS"> <u>https://linkly.link/2hsWS</u></a></p></li></ul><p>#WKRPMontrose #MontroseColorado #WesternSlope #MontrosePride #Volunteerism #RedCross #ColoradoPodcast #Montrose #CommunityFirst #RSVP</p><p><br></p>
June 15, 2026
<p>This week on WKRP Montrose, Dennis and Rob sit down with Chris Marcinek — Navy veteran, ISA certified arborist, owner of Stronghold Tree Care, and one of the most quietly extraordinary people in Montrose. Oh, and he runs 100-mile ultra marathons. For fun.</p><p>Chris grew up outside Chicago in Park Ridge, Illinois, joined the Navy Reserves straight out of high school, and deployed to Iraq, Kuwait, and Afghanistan before eventually making his way to Montrose — thanks to a job offer his then-girlfriend Erin accepted while he was in Kabul with internet access and no real say in the matter. Best decision ever made.</p><p>Now a decade into Montrose life, Chris is building something special — a tree care company rooted in integrity, an ultra running resume that would make most people's legs hurt just reading it, and a family that somehow makes all of it work together.</p><p><strong>Dennis and Rob also talk about:</strong></p><ul><li>Running the High Five 100 — 100 miles, 33,000 feet of elevation gain around Lake City (that's more vertical than Everest)</li><li>Finishing Cocodona 250 — all 250 miles — with a hyperextended ankle from mile 80</li><li>Why stubborn beats talented in ultra running</li><li>How climbing trees all day actually counts as training</li><li>What it means to be an ISA Certified Arborist and why it matters for your trees</li><li>Why topping a mature tree is one of the worst things you can do to it</li><li>The city of Montrose urban forest — and a very public "please come back" moment</li><li>Navy Seabees — the construction battalion that builds things under fire</li><li>The surprising parallels between military service, ultra running, and tree work</li><li>His crew at Stronghold — including the legendary Mikey Bose, photographer extraordinaire</li><li>How he and Erin tag-team parenting, running, and running a business without losing their minds</li></ul><p>Whether you love the outdoors, own trees, support local veterans, or just want to hear a story about someone who finishes 250-mile races on a busted ankle, this episode delivers.</p><p>🎙️ Subscribe for more conversations about Montrose, Colorado, and life on the Western Slope.</p><p>Get Montrose stories, events & local news in your inbox — free. <a href="https://wkrpmontrose.com/subscribe">https://wkrpmontrose.com/subscribe</a></p><p><strong>Learn More:</strong>Stronghold Tree Care: https://www.strongholdtreecare.com/</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Thank you to our Underwriters for Making WKRP Montrose Possible:</strong></p><ul><li>Clearnetworx - <a href="https://linkly.link/2akEO">https://linkly.link/2akEO</a></li><li>NuVista Credit Union - <a href="https://linkly.link/2akEV">https://linkly.link/2akEV</a></li><li>Flower Motor - <a href="https://linkly.link/2eIUO">https://linkly.link/2eIUO</a></li><li>Atlasta Solar Center - <a href="https://linkly.link/2hsWS">https://linkly.link/2hsWS</a></li></ul><p>#WKRPMontrose #MontroseColorado #WesternSlope #UltraMarathon #Cocodona250 #NavyVeteran #TreeCare #ArboristLife #ColoradoPodcast #Montrose #StrongholdTreeCare</p><p><strong>Timecode:</strong></p><p><strong>0:00 - 4:35:</strong> Introduction, sponsor acknowledgments, and Pomona beer</p><p><strong>4:35 - 9:10:</strong> Meet Chris Marcinek — Park Ridge, IL, the Navy Reserves, and how Aaron's job offer landed them both in Montrose</p><p><strong>9:10 - 13:00:</strong> Montrose then vs. now — and why romanticizing the past misses the point</p><p><strong>13:00 - 17:20:</strong> Ultra marathon life — the High Five 100, 33,000 feet of elevation, and choose-your-own-adventure racing</p><p><strong>17:20 - 22:31:</strong> Cocodona 250, the mile-80 ankle injury, and why stubborn is the most important trait an ultra runner can have</p><p><strong>22:31 - 27:00:</strong> Stronghold Tree Care, ISA certification, and what separates a real arborist from someone with a chainsaw</p><p><strong>27:00 - 30:06:</strong> The ethics of tree work — doing right by the client even when the money says otherwise</p><p><strong>30:06 - 36:15:</strong> The city of Montrose urban forest — a public, heartfelt plea to rekindle a working relationship</p><p><strong>36:15 - 41:07:</strong> Navy Seabees — what they are, why they exist, and three deployments across Iraq, Kuwait, and Afghanistan</p><p><strong>41:07 - 43:40:</strong> The through line — military, ultra running, and tree work all run on the same thing: team trust</p><p><strong>43:40 - 45:00:</strong> What you should never do to a mature tree — and why topping is a disaster waiting to happen</p><p></p>
Discover related shows you might enjoy
Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
We Know Real People - A weekly lifestyle radio show masquerading as a podcast about Montrose, Colorado and the surrounding areas. Community channel created to document the entrepreneurs, artists, leaders, dreamers, and everyday legends who make this corner of Western Colorado special. Think of it as public access for the streaming era — available on every phone, and every device you already own
Start Listening. You might just recognize your next favorite neighbor.
This podcast updates weekly.
This podcast is available on 7 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.
Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.
All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.
We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.
By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.
