PODCAST · business
The Builder’s Journey
by Good to Go 2026
Welcome fellow travelers, Alex here on The Builders Journey, where we take a behind the scenes look at the Vail Colorado and its surrounding communities through the eyes of a lifelong builder and remodel contractor. It will be an eclectic mix of stories, topic matters and personalities from all walks of life. If you ever wondered what it was like to live, work and play in a mountain community high atop the Rockies, here’s your chance. The Builders Journey is proudly sponsored by Plumb Kendall Solutions: building quality and value into commercial and residential remodeling projects since 1994. Check us out at www.RemodelVail.com and while you’re there signup to receive our 7-step process to remodeling success. It’s a no BS approach for the first time remodeler as well as the seasoned building professional. . . That’s www.RemodelVail.com
Episodes
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EP303: INVISIBLE FIGHT CLUB - It's time.
RIP Warrior. Got the Fuckits? Text or call 988 or if the Fecal is Hitting the Fan, call 911. [email protected] Audio sourced by: www.Pond5.com
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EP302: Ryan Nau, CRNA - CTK, TMS, Ketamine & the Future of Mental Health Treatment
In this wide-ranging conversation, Alex sits down with Ryan Nau, CRNA, owner/operator of Satori Integrative Medicine Clinic in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Ryan shares his background in anesthesia and rural medicine and how he became an early adopter of CTK, an emerging treatment approach that...
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EP301: Finn Mott: Grit & Determination Personified
What happens when the experience that changes your life happens before you've even really had a chance to figure out who you are? Eagle County native Finn Mott was still a kid when headaches and other unexplained symptoms eventually led to a diagnosis of brain and spinal cancer. Chemotherapy and...
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Campfire — Every Ride Has a Story
There are trail names, earned on places like the Appalachian Trail. Then there are highway names—bestowed upon hitchhikers by the motorists who give them a ride. As the story goes, it was nearing dusk when I came across a young man making his way to Idaho to spend some quality time with his…
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No Script. Just Daniel.
When I set out to field-test my new Zoom H2 Essential Multi-Mic Handy Recorder (which I can't recommend highly enough), I assumed I was simply going to capture some random audio. Apparently, God had other plans. While riding public transportation from Glenwood Springs to Eagle, Colorado, a ray of...
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EP278: (101-Year Old) Cleo Raiola w/ Thomas Edison Stopping by for Buttermilk
A Hundred and One years ago today (April 28th, 1924), a very special lady was born. Along side co-host Jay Raiola (Cleo's daughter) help us celebrate Cleo's colorful history and her dinner birthday party! All Email and audio birthday wishes can be sent to [email protected] or texted to...
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EP249: Carolina Castillo Izquierdo - Connecting With Special Needs Through A Colombian’s Zest For Life!
Carolina started teaching in the Colombian prison system to help financially support her family. Little did she know, her passion for helping people (of all ages) would lead her to a teaching position in Eagle County, Colorado. Instagram for Carolina: https://www.instagram.com/miss_curly_cat/...
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EP274: Mike Crabtree - Witnessing War & God (Previously Released 2023)
https://www.crabphoto.com/ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline . . . 988 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Colorado Crisis Services & Peer Support 1-844-493-8255 https://coloradocrisisservices.org/ Hope Center Eagle River Valley 970-306-4673 https://www.yourhopecenter.org/ SpeakUp-ReachOut...
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EP246: Eric Baldwin - ”The Genuine Article” R.I.P.
"Somewhere Over the Rainbow" - Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoole
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EP240: Ketamine Treatment Soundtrack: ”Ayahuasca Transcendence”
***COMMERCIAL FREE*** No time to travel to the Peruvian rainforest for a traditional plant ceremony? No worries, we've got you covered! Fireside Project: "The psychedelic peer support line provides emotional support during and after psychedelic experiences." Call or Text 62-FIRESIDE...
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EP237: Kirsten Kozlowski - Simulated wood siding from Sun Valley, ID
What happens at the after party, stays at the after party. PC (Podcast Code) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline . . . 988 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Colorado Crisis Services & Peer Support 1-844-493-8255 https://coloradocrisisservices.org/ Hope Center Eagle River Valley 970-306-4673...
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EP233: Justin Little & The Power of Generational Healing
"Normalizing the everyday struggle of mental health issues. Your mind is your investment, which is a fundamental key to your mental health. Let's talk about it." Justin Little This brief, but powerful conversation about mental health is a must listen to if you're interested in the continuing to...
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EP230: Kate Rau w/ Colorado High School Cycling League along with Chris Cook & Scott Turnipseed
Chris Cook & Scott Turnipseed acted on a dream. So many years ago they contacted Kate Rau, executive director of the "Colorado High School Cycling League" and brought the "Ride, Connect & Empower" movement to Eagle, Colorado. Kate is the Founder and Executive Director of the Colorado High School...
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EP201: Kyle Foster - Town of Eagle Community Impact Award
Listen in as the mayor of the Town of Eagle (Scott Turnipseed) co-host with special guest Kyle Foster. At the end of 2022, Kyle was awarded the prestigious Town of Eagle Community Impact Award. VAIL DAILY (12/17/2022): "Eagle Recognizes Bike Shop Owner For Community Impact"...
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EP184: John Staight - Breaking the Bonds of Benzodiazepines (& Antidepressants)
***WARNING/MEDICAL DISCLAIMER*** This audio content is for conversational purposes only and does NOT constitute medical, mental health, or any other kind of personal or professional services or advice. Consult with your doctor or health care professional before making any changes to your...
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EP179: National Night Out (Eagle Style)
National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances. National Night Out culminates annually on the first...
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EP178: Danny Moore - Humble Beginnings to Colorado Lt. Governor Nominee on the Heidi Ganahl ticket
DANNY MOORE for Lieutenant Governor - Colorado https://www.heidiforgovernor.com/aboutdanny/ HEIDI GANAHL for Governor - Colorado https://www.heidiforgovernor.com/ Listen in as TBJ host Alex Mintling, and guest co-host Derek Ayers, sit down with Colorado Lieutenant Governor Candidate, Danny Moore...
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EP173: Mandy Glasmeyer MS, ARNP, CRNA/Owner - High Country (Ketamine) Infusion & Wellness Center
During this sit down conversation Mandy answers many of the popular questions that come up with people considering Ketamine treatments for their mental health. High Country Infusion & Wellnes Center https://highcountryinfusion.com/ Frisco, Colorado Mandy Glasmeyer High Country Infusion & Wellness...
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EP164: Eagle Police Chief Joey Staufer - Retirement Celebration
Congratulations on your recent retirement Police Chief Joey Staufer! Thank you for your 25-years of service as a law enforcement officer! You will be sorely missed! We hope you enjoy this audio card! FEATURED VOICES: (Retd.) Eagle Police Chief - Joey Staufer, Vio Staufer, Sheriff-James Van Beek,...
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EP136: Heidi Todd - Surviving to Thriving A Husbands Suicide
In December of 2014, Heidi was blindsided by her husband's suicide. Heidi and John Todd had been happily married for fourteen years, with two sons (2 & 5 years old), when he went missing for three days. Listen in as Heidi shares her experience, strength and hope. Heidi Todds Facebook page:...
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EP135: ”Oh Freedom”
These three songs, "Oh Freedom", "Amazing Grace" and "Coming Home", are dedicated to Alex Fritzler, a young man that is no longer with us. Thank you for making such a positive impact on your family, friends and the community. You will be sorely missed. Obituary | Alexander Scott Fritzler of Fort...
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EP133: Ketamine Treatment Soundtrack: ”Piano Melody”
***COMMERCIAL FREE*** Sometimes feeling our feelings can be inconvenient. Who has time to feel angry, disappointed or sad? Stuffing our feelings with alcohol, drugs and food is a great way to avoid being present in our lives. Make the most out of your next Ketamine treatment by treating yourself…
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EP132: Ketamine Treatment Soundtrack: ”Binaural Singing Bowls”
***COMMERCIAL FREE*** Vibrational sound healing has long been understood to promote better sleep, reduce anxiety and promote long term health benefits. Whether you are doing Ketamine treatments for Pain Relief, Treatment Resistant Depression (TRD) or a Post Traumatic Injury (PTI), let this...
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EP126: Calib Lekjellman – Radio Free Minturn, Dungeons & Dragons and The Name Drop Game
Don't miss this opportunity to meet the genuinely nicest guys on the planet, Calib Lekjellman! Radio Free Minturn! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ SpeakUp-ReachOut https://www.speakupreachout.org/ 970-632-3858 Colorado Crisis Services...
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EP102: Eagle Valley Temps (EVT) w/ Caroline Leonardo
In the studio, owner/operator of Eagle Valley Temps is Caroline Leonardo. Caroline came to Eagle County over 30-years ago and made it her home. Listen in as she shares stories of her journey and her families wide variety of accomplishments! Eagle Valley Temps E-mail: [email protected] 808…
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EP80: Vietnam War Veteran: Andre Shy - Recipient of 1-Purple Heart, 1-Silver Star, 4-Bronze Star’s
On this important holiday, Vietnam war combat veteran Andre Shy shares (some) of his stories surrounding his Purple Heart, Silver Star & Bronze Star's. Alex K. Mintling Plumb Kendall Solutions [email protected] www.RemodelVail.com National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255...
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EP75: Mike Smith - Smith Fine Woodworks, LLC
If you're looking to listen to an upbeat and laid back conversation accompanied by acoustical guitar, you're in the right place. Today, Mike Smith shares his story and his passion for fine woodworking, family and a good laugh. Mike Smith Smith Fine Woodworks, LLC [email protected]...
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EP70: Ceil Folz – Reflecting on The 9/11 Terrorist Attacks, World Alpine Ski Championships & Leadership
Twenty years ago today, Ceil Folz had some tough decisions to make. On the eve of the opening ceremonies for the 2001 UCI World Mountain Bike Championships, terrorist attacked on U.S. soil. Listen in as Alex and Ceil take a walk down memory lane about 9/11, Ski Championships and Leadership. Ceil...
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EP64: Derek Ayers & Vassily Eliopoulos MD, Unscripted & Infused (w/Ketamine)
If you've ever been frustrated with the Medical-Industrial Complex, this is a must listen to episode! Lead by Vassily Eliopoulos, MD we take a deep dive into a "Live" ketamine infusion, as combat veteran Derek Ayers (TBJ Episode #60) successfully receives a 'tune-up' treatment for PTSD. Special...
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EP62: ”From The Kitchen Table To Seventy Three” - Andre’ Shy
Born on a NYC kitchen table, retired combat veteran Andre' Shy (now seventy three) shares his wild ride through a rough and tumble childhood and multiple tours in Vietnam. "Coming home" is never easy, but with the loving support of his wife Joanne and two kids, Angie and Jamison, Andre' has...
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EP52: THE CONTRACTOR FIGHT with Tom Reber
If you're a contractor, sometimes it might feel like you're alone in your fight to get more business or to keep going, but thankfully, you're not. Tom Reber of the Contractor Fight joins Alex today to remind everyone we're capable of greatness and "a rising tide lifts all boats" because the more…
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EP51: Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll with Linda Lue
It seems like forgiving the man who tried to kill your sister and murdered your dad in cold blood would be an impossible task. Get ready to be inspired as Linda Lue shares her incredible experience, strength and hope all in the backdrop of Woodstock, flower power and thirty-two years of being…
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EP48: Rob Mewton - A Road Less Traveled
When you come across an opportunity to take a road less traveled, do it! Alex's guest today is Rob Mewton, Founder of Escape Campervans USA, the largest campervan rental company in North America. As an entrepreneur, surfer, and traveler, Rob brought his spirit of adventure to the U.S. when he...
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EP44: Turnipseed & Pates – Vaccines, Broadband & Healthy Brains
As we close in on the end of this crazy year that has been 2020, it's important to remember that many of these issues will pass over into 2021. We've got a bit of a change-up for today's episode with co-host Scott Turnipseed, Mayor of Eagle, interviewing Chris Pates. Chris is both a resident of...
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EP33: Scott S. Turnipseed AIA. Architect. Mayor. Visionary. Giver.
Impeccable leadership is needed now more than ever, what with the world experiencing such unique chaos. Alex's guest today is the Mayor of Eagle himself and owner of Turnipseed Architecture Construction Interior Design...Scott Turnipseed. Scott has served the county for over 20 years, bringing…
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EP30: Grizzly Creek Fire with Todd Lieb
Considering 2020 has been a wild one, it's only appropriate that there is a fire that is raining ash down on Eagle County and those surrounding it. Alex's guest today is Todd Lieb, a colleague of Alex's that worked as a heavy equipment operator right out of college. Todd spent the last 3 years...
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EP29: Wheels, Waves & Vail’s Memorial Park w/ Farnham St John
When you think of waves, you probably think of an ocean. Well, now you can think of Colorado; Eagle County now has it's very own wave park! Alex's guest today is Farnham St. John, Alex's studio neighbor and the resident expert on wheels and waves. Farnam is British-born but was raised in…
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EP28: John Krueger - ”Thank You For Your Service”!
Right now, we have to make sacrifices that we have never had to make before in order to navigate through a global pandemic. However, these sacrifices seem incredibly small when compared to the ones made by our military service members every single day. Alex's guest today is John Krueger, a…
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EP25: Monica Geist Ph.D. - Math with a Laugh
Mathematical law governs just about everything in your daily life, whether you realize it or not. Alex's guest today is Dr. Monica Geist. Dr. Geist has a Bachelor's in Applied Mathematics from CSU, a Masters in Applied Mathematics from CU-Denver, and a Ph.D. in Applied Statistics and Research...
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EP21: 80,000 Lbs & The Laws of Physics W/ Dennis Mintling
We're in the middle of a pandemic, and we've really been exposed to what jobs are essential and which ones are not. One of those that have emerged as essential is truck driving because without it we wouldn't have so many of the goods that have become familiar in our homes. In the booth with Alex,...
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EP20: Epidemiologist Natasha Lloyd - Spread The Word, Not the Virus
The world is in a state of chaos and most of us are left asking questions because we just don't understand what to do. Alex's guest today is here to answer some of those questions. Natasha Lloyd is an epidemiologist with a specialty in infectious disease. She was well on her way to skiing in the...
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EP10: Fire Chief ’Jon Jon’ Asper . . . R.I.P.
YOUR AD HERE » A legend's last call: Vail Valley's Jon Asper leaves a lasting legacy of love and service Asper's celebration of life is set for Feb. 15 Get ready to be inspired. Alex has the pleasure of interviewing retired Fire Chief, 'Jon Jon' Asper, a man that has served the Eagle community…
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EP09: TPT: United Rentals - Eagle
Today in the studio, Alex is on location at United Rentals with Geoff Soelter, Todd Winstead, Walter Valdez, and Andy Dewell to talk about their equipment rental business in Eagle, Colorado. The Eagle location actually started as RSC but was eventually bought in 2012 by United Rentals to become…
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EP06: Bobby Knox (Part 2): Windows of Opportunity - Czech Republic
Today we are running part 2 of the Bobby Knox story. If you are new to the podcast, in the first episode we talked about the Knox family and their roll in the Vail Valley newspaper industry with their paper, "The Vail Trail." In part 2, we are going to talk about Bobby's escapades in the window...
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EP05: Bobby Knox (Part 1): The Vail Trail & The Newspaper Industry
Today we have Bobby Knox in the studio to talk about the newspaper industry in the Vail Valley. Bobby spent a large part of his life in the newspaper industry. He is going to tell us how the industry got its start and the role that his family played with their newspaper "The Vail Trail.". We are...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome fellow travelers, Alex here on The Builders Journey, where we take a behind the scenes look at the Vail Colorado and its surrounding communities through the eyes of a lifelong builder and remodel contractor. It will be an eclectic mix of stories, topic matters and personalities from all walks of life. If you ever wondered what it was like to live, work and play in a mountain community high atop the Rockies, here’s your chance. The Builders Journey is proudly sponsored by Plumb Kendall Solutions: building quality and value into commercial and residential remodeling projects since 1994. Check us out at www.RemodelVail.com and while you’re there signup to receive our 7-step process to remodeling success. It’s a no BS approach for the first time remodeler as well as the seasoned building professional. . . That’s www.RemodelVail.com
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