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Fort Collins Fellas
by Patrick & Chris
Fort Collins Fellas dives into everything you need to know about Fort Collins, Colorado and the surrounding area. Hosted by Patrick Soukup and Chris Murphy both who were born and raised in Fort Collins. Each month Patrick and Chris will sit down with an influential member of the community from Mayors, Police Chiefs, and Educators. We hope you enjoy!
Episodes
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#74 - Verboten Brewing, Owner Angie Grenz
Episode 74 – Brewing Boldly with Angie Grenz of Verboten Brewing Fort Collins Fellas Podcast with Patrick & Chris In this second installment of a two-part spotlight on women-owned breweries in Northern Colorado, the fellas sit down with Angie Grenz, owner of Verboten Brewing. Originally rooted in...
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#73 - Stodgy Brewing Company, Natalie Yoder
Episode 73 – Brewing Community with Natalie Yoder of Stodgy Brewing In this episode of the Fort Collins Fellas podcast, Patrick and Chris sit down with Natalie Yoder, co-owner of Stodgy Brewing, one of Fort Collins’ standout breweries. Opening its doors in September 2020 in the former Forney...
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#72 - Jesse Eastman, Fort Collins Nursery
Episode 72 – Growing Roots with Jesse Eastman of Fort Collins Nursery In this episode of the Fort Collins Fellas podcast, Patrick and Chris welcome Jesse Eastman, President of Fort Collins Nursery, a beloved local institution with deep roots in the community. Originally founded in the early 1930s...
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#71 - Tellus Outdoors, Joe & Melissa Basta Co-Founders
Episode 71 – Championing Sustainability with Tellus Outdoors In this episode of the Fort Collins Fellas podcast, Patrick and Chris sit down with Joe and Melissa Basta, the inspiring husband-and-wife team behind Tellus Outdoors, a Fort Collins-based outdoor apparel company with a bold mission: to...
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#70 - R.T. Custer Co-Founder, Vortic Watches
Episode 70 – The Timeless Grit of Vortic Watches with R.T. Custer In this inspiring episode of the Fort Collins Fellas podcast, hosts Patrick and Chris sit down with R.T. Custer, Co-Founder of Vortic Watches—a local Fort Collins company turning heads in the global watch community. From breathing...
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#69 - Justin Clapp, KRFC Radio Executive Director
In Episode 69 of the Fort Collins Fellas podcast, hosts Patrick and Chris sit down with Justin Clapp, Executive Director of KRFC 88.9 FM, Fort Collins’ beloved community radio station. With a decade of experience at KRFC and a deep passion for local music, Justin shares the behind-the-scenes…
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#68 - John Kinney, Fort Collins Loveland Airport!
Episode 68 – The Return of Commercial Flights to Northern Colorado (with John Kinney) In this episode of the Fort Collins Fellas podcast, Patrick and Chris sit down with John Kinney, Director of the Northern Colorado Regional Airport, to talk about something locals have been waiting on for...
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#67 - Chief Sustainability Officer of Fort Collins, Jacob Castillo
Fort Collins Fellas Podcast – Episode 67 Guest: Jacob Castillo, Chief Sustainability Officer for Fort Collins In this episode, Patrick and Chris sit down with Jacob Castillo, Fort Collins’ Chief Sustainability Officer—yes, you heard that right! What exactly does a Chief Sustainability Officer do...
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#66 - Kelly Ohlson, City Council Member District 5
Patrick and Chris sit down with long time city council member from District 5, Kelly Ohlson. Kelly Ohlson is a long-serving Fort Collins, Colorado, City Council member representing District 5, which covers the west-central part of the city. A resident since 1973, when he moved to attend graduate...
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#65 - J.B. Kellogg, Co-Founder & CEO of Madwire
Episode 65: Building a Digital Marketing Powerhouse with J.B. Kellogg In this episode of the Fort Collins Fellas podcast, Patrick and Chris sit down with J.B. Kellogg, Co-Founder and CEO of Madwire, a leading digital media technology company headquartered in Fort Collins. Founded in 2009, Madwire...
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#64 - Lorenda Volker, County Manager Larimer County
Patrick sits down with Lorenda Volker, County Manager for Larimer County. As of February 2025, Lorenda Volker serves as the County Manager for Larimer County, Colorado, a position she has held since July 2022. Prior to this role, she dedicated 14 years to the county, beginning in 2008 as the...
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#63 - John Kefalas, Larimer County Commissioner District 1
In episode 63 of the Fort Collins Fellas podcast, Patrick and Chris sit down with John Kefalas, Larimer County Commissioner for District 1. They dive into key topics impacting Fort Collins and the broader Larimer County community, including insights from the November election ballot. John shares...
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#62 - Jim Hewitt, The Cupboard
In Episode 62, Chris flies solo and sits down with Jim Hewitt, owner of The Cupboard, an iconic family-owned business in downtown Fort Collins. Established in 1972 by Jim’s father, Carey Hewitt, The Cupboard has become a staple in the community for high-quality kitchenware, gifts, and home goods....
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#61 - Caryn Champine, Planning, Development, and Transportation Director
Episode 61: Planning Fort Collins' Future with Caryn Champine In this insightful episode, hosts Patrick and Chris sit down with Caryn Champine, the Director of Planning, Development, and Transportation for the City of Fort Collins. Caryn shares a behind-the-scenes look at how Fort Collins is...
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#60 - Visit Fort Collins, Cynthia Eichler President CEO
Episode 60 of the Fort Collins Fellas podcast is a nostalgic and insightful ride! Chris and Patrick sit down with Cynthia Eichler, President and CEO of Visit Fort Collins, who brings a wealth of local knowledge and passion to the mic. Cynthia shares stories from her time as the GM of the iconic...
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#59 - Jim Kelly Interview, Colorado Dept of Transportation CDOT
Podcast Summary - Episode 59: "Transportation Talk with Jim Kelly from CDOT" In this episode of the Fort Collins Fellas, hosts Chris and Patrick are joined by Jim Kelly from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to dive into some of the most pressing transportation issues and...
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#58 - Travis Storin, CFO of Fort Collins
In Episode 58 of the Fort Collins Fellas podcast, hosts Patrick and Chris sit down with Travis Storin, the CFO of Fort Collins, for a deep dive into the city's financial landscape. With a budget exceeding $900 million, there's a lot of money talk this week! Travis breaks down how the city…
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#57 - Dawn Downs Interview - Running for District Attorney in Larimer and Jackson county
In episode 57 of the Fort Collins Fellas podcast, Patrick and Chris sit down with Dawn Downs, a candidate running for District Attorney for Larimer and Jackson counties. Dawn is breaking new ground as the first female and the first unaffiliated candidate to run for this position in the 8th…
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#56 - NAR Settlement Breakdown and Housing Market Update!
In episode 56 of the Fort Collins Fellas podcast, Patrick and Chris take a deep dive into the current state of the housing market. Chris kicks things off with a detailed analysis of inflation numbers, CPI data points, and new single-family home sales, providing insightful charts that illustrate...
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#55 - Don Overcash Interview
In this episode of Fort Collins Fellas, hosts Patrick and Chris sit down with Don Overcash, the President of Overcash Consulting and a seasoned Loveland city council member with over eight years of experience. Don has also served as the Mayor pro tempore for Loveland, making him an expert on the...
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#54 - Fort Collins Connection, Chad Crager Executive Director
In this electrifying episode of Fort Collins Fellas, Patrick and Chris sit down with Chad Crager, the Broadband Executive Director for Fort Collins Connection, the community-owned broadband service. Who would have thought talking about internet infrastructure could be so thrilling? The fellas…
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#53 - The Move Caddies, Jake Stewart
In this episode of "Fort Collins Fellas," hosts Patrick and Chris sit down with Jake Stewart, the Chief Growth Officer for The Move Caddies, a local moving company based in Northern Colorado. Jake, a remarkable individual, is the only student from Rocky Mountain High School in Fort Collins to...
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#52 - Horse & Dragon Brewing Company
In this exciting episode of Fort Collins Fellas, hosts Patrick and Chris sit down with Carol and Tim, the passionate owners of Horse and Dragon Brewing Co. Horse and Dragon has become a local favorite, and Carol and Tim share the fascinating journey of how it all began. They delve into the…
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#51 - Scott Marshall, Semester at Sea
In Episode #51 of the Fort Collins Fellas podcast, Chris sits down with Scott Marshall, President and CEO of Semester at Sea, a program based out of Colorado State University since 2016. Scott shares insights into his background and journey to leading this unique educational venture. He provides…
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#50! - Fort Collins Chief of Police, Jeff Swoboda
The Fellas could not ask for a better guest for the 50th episode of the Fort Collins Fellas podcast! Chief of Police, Jeff Swoboda joins Chris and Patrick to discuss how his department keeps Fort Collins safe, and the steps they are taking to keep Fort Collins one of the top destinations to live…
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#49 - Kelly DiMartino, Fort Collins City Manager
Have you ever wondered who runs the day-to-day operations for the City of Fort Collins? Well that person is none other than City Manager, Kelly DiMartino. The Fellas are thrilled to welcome Kelly to the podcast. Kelly, is responsible for the overall management of city operations. She is…
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#48 - Affordable Housing! YIMBY
"Yes In My Back Yard" - The Fellas sit down with Christopher, Peter, and Kate from the grassroots group called YIMBY which advocates for more housing choices in Fort Collins. The timing of this episode could not be better as the Governor of Colorado, Jared Polis recently signed the HB1007 Bill...
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#47 - The Wright Life, Bill Wright Interview
If you grew up in Fort Collins during the 80's and 90's there is a good chance you hit up The Wright Life in Downtown Fort Collins. Patrick sits down with the founder Bill Wright, who founded the alternative sports store in 1981. Bill was the first one to carry Snowboards in Colorado and the…
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#46 - Ginger Graham Interview
The Fellas are thrilled to have the owner of Ginger and Baker, Ginger Graham join the podcast. After a very successful business career Ginger and her husband Jack Graham opened Ginger and Baker in November of 2017. The Restaurant, Market, and Bakery have become a staple in Fort Collins, and a…
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#45 - Mark Soukup, Mayor Timnath Colorado
The Fellas sit-down with the Mayor of Timnath, Mark Soukup. Timnath is a little town just outside Fort Collins that has become the center of major growth happening in Northern Colorado. In this interview Mark discusses many topics from; Top Golf! The Harmony Club, the Ladera Project, In-N-Out...
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#44 - CSU Football Coach, Jay Norvell
The Fellas couldn't be more excited to have the head football coach of the CSU Rams, Jay Norvell join the podcast! The conversation dives into all the drama that is happening around college athletics, from the transfer portal to NIL money. Coach also talks about why he came to CSU and his love…
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#43 - FoCo Cafe, Dexter Beasley Executive Director
The Fellas are thrilled to sit down with the Executive Director of the FoCo Cafe, Dexter Beasley. Dexter stepped into the roll back in February of 2023. The FoCo Cafe is a volunteer-driven organization with a mission to build community by providing nutritious and delicious meals to the people of...
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#42 - 2024 Real Estate Market Predictions
The fellas had a great time breaking down last years numbers and make their bets on what 2024 has in store. If you like charts and data you'll love this episode:) Let's make 2024 the best year yet! Enjoy
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#41 - Clay Frickey, Planning Manager Fort Collins
The fellas sit down with Clay Frickey, Planning Manager for Fort Collins. A great interview to kick off 2024! Clay has worked for the city of Fort Collins for 10 years but recently took over as the full time Planning Manager in October of 2023. Clay is in charge of the "City plans" which are...
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#40 - Tim Washburn, President at Integrity Technologies - Cybersecurity
The Fellas sit down with Tim Washburn who is the president of Integrity Technologies. Tim started his IT career back in 2006 as a student worker at CSU. In 2016 he started Integrity Technologies. Cyber security has become a top priority for small, medium, and large corporations. Tim is a local...
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#39 - NoCo Women in Business!
Patrick and Chris sit down with Jamie Livingston & Sarah Dick the founders of NoCo Women in Business. Their vision began in 2021 when they met, and in 2022 NoCo Women in Business was founded. They gathered a group of women seeking a deeper level of connection beyond conventional networking…
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#38 - Matt Robenalt, Executive Director of the Downtown Development Authority of Fort Collins
Patrick and Chris sit down with Matt Robenalt, the Executive Director of the Fort Collins Downtown Development Authority. Did you know that Remington Street was originally planned to go right through what is now Old Town square? More amazing stories about what Fort Collins could have looked like…
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#37 - Mayor of Fort Collins, Jeni Arndt Interview
In this episode of the "Fort Collins Fellas" podcast, hosts Patrick and Chris are joined by the esteemed Mayor of Fort Collins, Jeni Arndt, for a candid and enlightening conversation. With the local election just a week away, the timing couldn't be more perfect for this in-depth discussion on...
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#36 - Spring 44 Distilling
Spring 44 was an opportunistic business venture that sprung from an idea and a resource that was just too good not to explore. Fast forward many years and Spring 44 is an amazing spirit being distilled in our backyard in Northern Colorado. Jeff and his team are great entrepreneurs here in town…
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#35 - The Foundry Barbers, Owner Corbin Horse
In this episode the Fellas sit down with Corbin Horse, the charismatic owner of The Foundry Barbers, a renowned barber shop in the heart of Fort Collins. Corbin shares his inspiring journey of starting a business in this vibrant Colorado city, offering valuable insights into entrepreneurship and...
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#34 - CSU Flower Trial Gardens; Chad Miller Interview
In this episode the Fellas are joined by a true horticultural expert, Chad Miller. Chad wears many hats as the Director of the CSU Flower Trial Gardens and serves as an Assistant Professor of Landscape Horticulture at Colorado State University. The CSU Flower Trial Gardens have become an absolute...
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#33 - Clyde Wood, Foothills Mall Redevelopment
Clyde Wood is the VP of Commercial & Mixed Use at McWhinney, and is in charge of the redevelopment of the old Foothills Fashion mall in Midtown Fort Collins. An hour long conversation that covers the timeline of the project to what's staying and what's going. A must listen episode for all Fort...
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#32 - Zach Roth, Entrepreneur CPA
Patrick sits down with Zach Roth, who founded Elevated Accounting & Tax, LLC in Windsor Colorado. The conversation dives into how entrepreneurs can be successful in Northern Colorado with the ever growing population. Biggest tax tips individuals can use when renovating their homes, and much more....
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#31 - Tim Jordan: Palmer Flowers
The Fellas were joined by Tim Jordan from Palmer Flowers. Palmer Flowers is a staple here in Fort Collins. Originally started by Spiro Palmer in the early 80's. In 2015 Palmer Flowers merged with Front Range Flowers which was owned and operated by Tim & Danielle Jordan. At that time Tim took over...
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#30 - 2X Olympian and Bronze Medalist Janay DeLoach Soukup
Extra special episode this week! We have one of the top female athletes in the history of Colorado State University athletics joining the fellas for a sit-down interview. Janay, is a two time Olympian competing in both the 2012 and 2016 Summer games. Earning a bronze medal in the long jump in…
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#29 - Scott Shrake, College of Business at CSU
Dr. Scott Shrake serves as the Executive Director for the Institute for Entrepreneurship in the College of Business at Colorado State University. As the Director of the Institute, Dr. Shrake promotes entrepreneurship, innovation, product development, and commercialization for students, faculty…
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#28 - Fort Collins Country Club Head Golf Pro - Tristen Fay
In this podcast episode, the fellas interview Tristen Fay, the head golf professional for the Fort Collins Country Club. The discussion revolves around the membership options available at the club, including the various amenities such as the pool, tennis courts, and of course, the golf course....
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#27 - Great Plates of Downtown Fort Collins
The fellas chat about Great Plates which runs from March 1 – March 14. The Downtown Fort Collins’ award-winning dining promotion and fundraiser for the Food Bank for Larimer County returns for a 18th year! Great Plates of Downtown is a celebration of the Downtown dining community and features 50...
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#26 - Mike Calhoon, Director of Parks Fort Collins
In this episode of the Fort Collins Fellas, hosts Chris and Patrick are joined by Mike Calhoon, the Director of Parks for Fort Collins, who is known as the Ron Swanson of the city. They discuss the extensive bike path system in Fort Collins, which has been a priority for the city since the 1970s....
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#25 - Outpost Sunsport New Owner - Riley Siddoway
The fellas sit down with the new owner of Outpost Sunsport, Riley Siddoway who recently purchased the famous ski shop late last year from Randy and Nancy Morgan who founded the shop 50 years ago. We hope you enjoy!
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Fort Collins Fellas dives into everything you need to know about Fort Collins, Colorado and the surrounding area. Hosted by Patrick Soukup and Chris Murphy both who were born and raised in Fort Collins. Each month Patrick and Chris will sit down with an influential member of the community from Mayors, Police Chiefs, and Educators. We hope you enjoy!
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