Wild Denver Stories: Tom Tancredo, Famous Elitch Gardens Death & The Bag Lady

The Peter Boyles Show August 15, 2026 HOUR 3: Peter Boyles and Tom Tancredo take a wild trip through old Denver, from Tancredo's teenage years working at Elitch Gardens to the tragic roller coaster accident involving the son of legendary Channel 7 sportscaster Star Yellen, another fatal accident at the park, and the strange language and traditions of carnival and professional wrestling culture. The conversation then turns to the mysterious "Bag Lady of Castle Rock," with callers sharing firsthand encounters and confirming that the bizarre local legend is very real, before Peter and Tom revisit the history of Denver's Columbus Day Parade and the controversy surrounding the American Indian Movement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.