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The Mountain-Ear Podcast

The Mountain-Ear
Colorado
Boulder County
Music
Nederland, United States
Eldora
Nederland
The Mountain-Ear Podcast
Bluegrass
Gold Hill Inn
Ward, United States
Skateboarding
Community
Poetry
Brightwood Music
Netherlands
Central City Clear Creek Superfund Site
Cross Mine
That Damn Sasquatch
Satellite Friend
Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board

The Mountain-Ear Podcast delivers you local news, music and community stories from Colorado's Peak to Peak region every single week.Whether it's the latest headlines, exclusive interviews with local musicians or stories straight from your community, we've got it covered.

Subscribe to the show to get the most up-to-date news and stories from Estes to Black Hawk and everywhere in between.

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Take a breather on this Labor Day airing of The Mountain-Ear Podcast as we talk with Ansel Cridland, founding member and lead singer of The Meditations, about the band's upcoming performance at The Caribou Room.

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The best pizza in Colorado is in Longmont. No, really. 

On today's episode we find out how the East Boulder County town ended up with three of the best pizza restaurants in the state just blocks apart from each other. The Colorado ... more

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The reggae group Link&Chain recently performed the finale show of the 2026 Nederland Summer Concert Series in Chipeta Park. Before the show, we talked with founding member Dwight Campbell about the August 29th performance and the ba... more

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Nederland’s new child care center is in hot water.

In less than three weeks, TEENS Inc. is supposed to welcome dozens of children to the $7 million building. But the center might not be able to open its doors at all. Outstanding ut... more

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Recent Guests

Dango Rose
Musician, opening act for Redd and the Paper Flowers
Independent artist
Episode: Music of the Mountains: Dango Rose
Nathan Lazarus
Figure behind the Ned Skate Park (associated with Nathan Lazarus Skate Park project)
Nathan Lazarus Skate Park
Episode: Nederland skateboarders teach us a lesson
Alec Beck
Former pro skateboarder and Director of Advocacy and Public Engagement for the Skate Park Project
Skate Park Project
Episode: Nederland skateboarders teach us a lesson
Dave Kingsbury
Local figure described as Ned local and driver behind park efforts
Ned community / Skatepark advocacy
Episode: Nederland skateboarders teach us a lesson
Silas Titus
Biologist who skated in the Ned parking lot and provided reflections on learning from skating
Episode: Nederland skateboarders teach us a lesson
Steven LeFavor
Executive Director at Netherlands Teens Inc, involved in skatepark advocacy
Netherlands Teens Inc
Episode: Nederland skateboarders teach us a lesson
Tony Crank
Local guitarist in Boulder County area
Episode: Music of the Mountains: Tony Crank
Gurjeet Gill
Partner in Hotel Columbia
Hotel Columbia, Tandoori Grill (previous owner)
Episode: Ward's Hotel Columbia is open for business
Lacey Loeper
Pianist/Founding member of Satellite Friend
Satellite Friend
Episode: Music of the Mountains: Satellite Friend

Hosts

Jamie Lammers
Host of Music of the Mountains; affiliated with The Mountain-Ear Podcast
Tyler Hickman
Host of The Mountain-Ear Podcast; engages with local artists and community stories
Dango Rose
Host of The Mountain-Ear Podcast; musician and community storyteller

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Great local journalism

    Love the daily tidbits of news. Great conversations, interesting stories, and it is essential to support truly independent local journalism

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zach CAORCO
    United States10 months ago
  • Original, always surprising

    It’s essential that we keep these programs alive that celebrate local music and the communities that support them. That we don’t endlessly recycle the same the songs that lack a sense of place and local history.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    artsactivist
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners value the deep local focus and community stories.
Shows consistently highlight practical local insights and events.
Guests are diverse and well-connected to the region.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Music of the Mountains: Christopher Morse
Q: So do you mind just introducing yourself real quick?
Christopher Morse introduces himself, explains his background as a singer-songwriter based in Boulder, and notes that he performs across Colorado and beyond.
Music of the Mountains Flashback Episode: Finn O'Sullivan
Q: Do you mind telling us where you're performing?
He confirms a show at The Gold Hill Inn on December 5th, performing with a band for the first time and expressing excitement about returning to live venues.
Music of the Mountains Flashback Episode: Finn O'Sullivan
Q: What got you into music in the first place? What has inspired you to really pursue music and songwriting especially?
Finn explains growing up in a musical family, discovering guitar at a young age, and realizing that songwriting and performing felt like the most authentic way to express himself and connect with others.
Power outages kill mountain phone lines
Q: What are some of the issues people are experiencing with the power outages and the battery backups?
Residents described that the backups, installed by CenturyLink now Lumen Technologies, fail to keep essential services running during outages, creating dangerous situations when fires, snowstorms, or planned outages occur.
Power outages kill mountain phone lines
Q: This was a project for your CU News Corps, right? Could you give us a quick high level synopsis of what this story is about?
The students explained that aging battery backups installed by telecom providers in western Boulder County are not reliably keeping landlines and emergency services online during outages, which affects vulnerable residents and prompts officials to demand upgrades and systemic changes.

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This show covers a mix of local news, culture, and community stories from Colorado's Peak to Peak region, with a strong emphasis on music, local events, and civic issues. Episodes often feature in-depth conversations with local musicians, small-town leaders, health and public-interest experts, and community organizers, weaving personal stories with practical updates for residents and visitors. Noteworthy is the consistent focus on regional identity, resilience, and collaborative problem-solving—whether spotlighting new musical projects, restoration efforts, or town governance—making it a valuable resource for listeners who want a grounded view of Colorado's mountain towns and their vibrant communities.

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Recent guests on The Mountain-Ear Podcast include:

1. Dango Rose
2. Nathan Lazarus
3. Alec Beck
4. Dave Kingsbury
5. Silas Titus
6. Steven LeFavor
7. Tony Crank
8. Gurjeet Gill

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