A left-leaning podcast about how we are changing a conservative Colorado Springs, CO
BNLO host, political activist and former Colorado Springs Indy Arts & Culture reporter Nick Raven chats with movers and shakers in our front range burg about the state of the city and where we’re going. Tune in for discussions with people who have some strong opinions about what’s going on in town, whether political hopefuls or culture makers, so you know who’s doing their best to shape the future of our favorite city.
#30: Brian Tryon Wants Local Artists to Work Together, Dammit!
For BNLO’s season 2 conclusion, Shutter and Strum’s Brian Tryon has been in Colorado for a long time and you know what? He just wants us all to come together as a community.
#29: John Jarrell Loves Beating Republicans
Believe it or not, political parties need leadership and John Jarrell is the latest person to step into the chair position of the El Paso County Democratic Party.
#28: The Great Outdoors with Blackpackers’ Patricia Cameron
Patricia Cameron, founder and executive director of Blackpackers, has a lot to say about the outdoors, Colorado Springs and the power of protest.
#27: Tom Shepard and the Power of Youth Documentaries
YDA Founding Executive Director Tom Shepard talks about building a filmmaking project in COS.
#26: Kimberly Gold is “The New Kid on City Council!”
Colorado Springs City Councilmember Kimberly Gold talks about being a new leader in government!
#25: What the Heck is a Colorado State Treasurer, with John Mikos
John Mikos joins Nick in Studio 809 to talk about his campaign for Colorado State Treasurer. What is a state treasurer?
#24: Running for Congress with Joe Reagan!
Joe Reagan arrives in Studio 809 to talk about running for Congress again on the road to flipping the 5th!
#23: Art, Community and Daniel Logan
Daniel Logan arrives in Studio 809 this week to chat with Nick about his life’s journey from the military to art to fatherhood.
#22: Colorado Springs food critic Matthew Schniper talks about journalism, EVs and more!
Side Dish with Schniper’s very own Matthew Schniper chats with Nick for their first podcast together since the very first episode of The Indy 15 in August of 2022!
#21: The Return of BNLO with Steph Vigil!
Nick sits down with Steph Vigil for her third round in this first episode of the exciting second season! It’s like we never left…