The OutThere Colorado Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Grizzly bears in Colorado? Alligator wrestling? Things to do each season? The OutThere Colorado Podcast covers a wide range of important topics related to outdoor recreation in Colorado. Follow along as we explore the natural playground of the Centennial State.
This episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast takes a dive into what it means for Colorado to be part of the country's 'nuclear sponge.' It also covers the extinct Colorado cheetah and how this species' lasting impact can still be seen today.
Written by: Spencer McKee
Produced by: Sam Schoenecker
This episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast dives into two different stories about the state's largest living organism – the aspen. First, we look at Colorado's claim of being home to the largest living aspen grove, thus largest living organism, on the planet. Next, we look at how these stunning trees are so fragile.
Hosted by Spencer McKee
Written by Seth Boster
Produced by Sam Schoenecker
In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, host Spencer McKee chats with Gopalkrishna Gandhi, the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, about how his grandfather might view the world today. Also discussed are Gopalkrishna's views on conservation, the Colorado River, and more.
Hosted by Spencer McKee
Produced by Sam Schoenecker
This episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast covers the host Spencer McKee's climb up what's considered to be Colorado's most dangerous standard fourteener route. It also digs into how many fourteeners there are and why the answer to that question isn't as straightforward as it seems.
Written and hosted by Spencer McKee
Produced by Sam Schoenecker
This episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast covers elk rut, how mountains can grow and shrink, why jetpacks might mean safer outdoor recreation, and how gene therapy could impact mountaineering.
If you'd like to contact our team, we can be reached at info@outtherecolorado.com.
This episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast covers three topics that are inherently disturbing. Because of that, listener discretion is advised. The first topic takes a look at why it's so difficult to get an accurate death toll for the Great Pueblo Flood of 1921. The second story covers an unlikely rescue that may have saved a killer. In the third portion of this podcast, we cover the story of a woman that is believed to have been feeding bears from her mountain town home and how that led to tragedy.
This episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast covers the state's tarantula migration, a shocking 14er speed record, and whether or not the invasive Burmese python species will reach Colorado.
In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer McKee interviews Nick Noland about his recent fight for survival on Colorado's 14,231' Mount Shavano. Lost overnight on the snowy peak, Noland's experience would result in him losing his feet.
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Intro & outro music: "I Get Up" (Acoustic Instrumental version) by John Isaac
If you've got any questions about this episode or an idea for our next one, reach out to info@outtherecolorado.com
This episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast is all about gators and grizzlies – wrestling gators and trying to determine if grizzlies are still present in the Centennial State.
Written, hosted, & produced by: Spencer McKee
Intro & outro music: "I Get Up" (Acoustic Instrumental version) by Jon Isaac
If you've got any questions about this episode or an idea for our next one, reach out to info@outtherecolorado.com
This episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast isn't actually an episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast at all. It's an episode of Colorado Cold Case, another show that's produced in our studio. Their latest season covers the mysterious death of a Colorado mountain biker that was found trailside in a shallow grave.
Reported by: Jakob Rodgers & Lance Benzel
Produced by: Katie Klann
This episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast is all about a haunted hotel and an expedition that went horribly wrong.
Written by: Stephanie Earls and Cate Terwilliger
Hosted and produced by: Spencer McKee
Intro & outro music: "I Get Up" (Acoustic Instrumental version) by Jon Isaac
If you've got any questions about this episode or an idea for our next one, reach out to info@outtherecolorado.com
This episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast is all about the Garden of the Gods, from how this stunning natural Colorado Springs destination was formed to how it's played a role in local history and culture to a few of the oddities that can be found at the park.
Written, hosted, and produced by Spencer McKee
Intro & outro music: "I Get Up" (Acoustic Instrumental version) by Jon Isaac
If you've got any questions about this episode or an idea for our next one, reach out to info@outtherecolorado.com
This episode of The OutThere Colorado Podcast is all about a deadly threat that Colorado's cervid populations face, including deer, elk, and moose. Could the future be grim for Colorado's deer? It might be.
Written & Hosted by: Spencer McKee
Sound Mixing: Ambrose Boswell
If you have any questions about this episode or an idea for our next one, please reach out at info@outtherecolorado.com.
This episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast is all about treasure hunting in the Centennial State, starting with the tale of Forrest Fenn's treasure hunt and continuing to cover riches that remain on one of Colorado's iconic fourteeners.
Written by: Spencer McKee, Seth Boster
Hosted by: Spencer McKee
Audio Mixing by: Ambrose Boswell
If you're got questions about this podcast or an idea for our next one, we can be reached at info@outtherecolorado.com.
In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, I tackle the controversial topic of wolf reintroduction in Colorado, taking an unbiased look at the support for both sides of this debate, as well as the history of the wolf in the state.
Produced, written, and hosted by: Spencer McKee
If you've got questions about this show or an idea for our next one, we can be reached at info@outtherecolorado.com.
This episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast is all about the UFO sightings that keep being reported in the San Luis Valley.
Written, hosted, and produced by: Spencer McKee
If you've got questions about this show or an idea for our next episode, you can reach us at info@outtherecolorado.com.
This OutThere Colorado Podcast episode takes a look at Colorado's deadliest natural disaster, which killed more than one hundred people in 1976.
Written and produced by: Spencer McKee
If you've got questions about this episode or ideas for our next one, we can be reached at info@outtherecolorado.com.
This episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast takes a look at the phenomenon behind the Great Sand Dunes, diving into how they formed, how they stick around, and whether or not they'll be disappearing any time soon.
Written and produced by: Spencer McKee
If you've got any questions about this episode or have an idea for our next one, we can be reached at info@outtherecolorado.com.
This episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast takes a look at one Denver public space with a past that many find disturbing – Cheesman Park. While the former use of this land might be a bit eerie, that's just the tip of the iceberg.
Written & hosted by: Spencer McKee
If you've got any questions about our podcast, feel free to reach us at info@outtherecolorado.com.
In this episode, we'll take a look at three tiny animal species in Colorado, including the pika. They're remarkably quick, undeniably cute, and their future might be bleak.
Also discussed: Lessons learned from honey ants and the disappearance of Colorado's bees.
Written by: Spencer McKee, Seth Boster, and Debbie Kelley
Hosted and produced by: Spencer McKee
Contact us at info@outtherecolorado.com with questions or comments about this piece.
While many of Colorado's tiny towns have faded away with passing time, others are still quite alive, still able to tell their story.
Written by Seth Boster
Hosted by Spencer McKee
There are two kinds of wilderness: wild places that have always been wild, and wild places where civilization fought to chip a foothold but the land proved too tough. This place is the second type.
Written by: Dave Philipps
Host: Spencer McKee
This episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast is all about caves – two caves specifically. One cave has ancient carvings that have yet to be explained. The other has been sealed to the public for decades, holding clues to the past of Colorado Springs.
Written by: Dave Philipps
Host: Spencer McKee
Decades ago, more than 300 planes crashed into the Colorado Front Range over a two-year period. The wreckage of these planes and many others can still be found around Colorado's rugged terrain. Today, hunting these sites down has turned into a hobby for an adventurous few.
Written by: Lance Benzel & Dave Philipps
Hosted by: Spencer McKee
This episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast is all about Steamboat Springs and its one-of-a-kind vibe. Can the town hang on to what makes it so unique amid changing times?
Host: Spencer McKee
This episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast is all about natural disasters in the Centennial State, from relentless blizzards to pounding hail to raging wildfires. Three stories from three disasters capture the human struggle that occurs when the sheer power of Mother Nature is revealed.
Reporters responsible for these amazing stories include Tom Roeder, Stephanie Earls, and Seth Boster.
Hosted by Spencer McKee
This episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast takes a look at three of the most unique hikes around Colorado, digging into what makes them so different, from the route itself to the people behind the experience.
Written by Spencer McKee and Seth Boster
Hosted by Spencer McKee
If you've got questions about this show, please contact us at info@outtherecolorado.com.
In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, we travel to the tiny town of Granby for a quick look at the infamous rampage that put this outdoor recreation destination in the national spotlight.
Host: Spencer McKee
If you've got questions about this podcast, please shoot us an email at info@outtherecolorado.com.
In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, we take a look at two Colorado towns that are now a shell of what they once were. One has become a toxic ghost town and the other is known as "the last great place" in the state.
Reporter: Seth Boster
Host: Spencer McKee
If you've got any questions about this podcast, feel free to shoot us an email at info@outtherecolorado.com.
This episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast will take you to the Orient Mine of the San Luis Valley for a deeper look at Colorado's largest bat colony and how they might be essential to the local agricultural industry.
Reporting and writing done by Dave Philipps
Hosted and lightly edited by Spencer McKee
If you've got any questions about this podcast, please contact us at info@outtherecolorado.com.
In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, we cover the topic of moose in Colorado. Recently reintroduced to the state, their numbers are booming and that may cause big problems down the road. Thankfully, one team is working to proactively help the situation.
Reporter: Liz Forster
Host: Spencer McKee
If you've got any questions about this podcast, we can be reached at info@outtherecolorado.com.
This episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast takes a look at Longs Peak, perhaps the most iconic mountain in Colorado, digging into what the climb is like and what makes it so dangerous.
Hosted & Written by: Spencer McKee
This episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast digs into two dark moments of Colorado's history. First, it looks at the Ludlow Massacre – an 1914 raid by the Colorado National Guard on a disgruntled mining camp. Next, it covers the Sand Creek Massacre – an 1864 calvary raid on a group of Native Americans that left many mutilated and hundreds dead.
Reports by: Lance Benzel (Ludlow Massacre) and Liz Forster (Sand Creek Massacre)
Host: Spencer McKee
This episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast takes a look at how the Internet has impacted outdoor recreation, making once-hidden spots widely visible to the masses. It also looks at why this reality doesn't have to be a tragedy, as well as how posting on social media can be done responsibly.
Hosted by Spencer McKee
If you've got any questions about this podcast, feel free to reach out to us at info@outtherecolorado.com.
This episode of The OutThere Colorado Podcast takes a look at the 1998 ecoterrorism attack that occurred at Vail Resort, peeking into what happened, why it happened, and lasting effects.
Host: Spencer McKee
If you've got questions, comments, or concerns about this podcast, please contact us at info@outtherecolorado.com.
Denver International Airport is no stranger to controversy, from conspiracy theories to alleged corruption to odd artwork spread around the complex. This episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast takes a look at the latter of these buckets, diving deep into two art displays that seem to raise the most eyebrows.
Produced by: OutThere Colorado
Host: Spencer McKee
If you've got questions or concerns about this podcast, feel free to reach out to us at info@outtherecolorado.com.
This episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast looks at the death of Tim Watkins, a Colorado mountain biker that vanished while on a ride. Tim's body was later found trailside in a shallow grave.
Reporting by: Jakob Rodgers & Lance Benzel
Host: Spencer McKee
A rare sign of life on a barren Colorado ridge line, this 2,000 year old Bristlecone pine tree may hold the answers everyone's been seeking about climate change.
Reported by: Dave Philipps
Hosted by: Spencer McKee
This episode of The OutThere Colorado Podcast questions whether or not grizzly bears inhabit Colorado, looking at their history in the state, how sightings are reported, and the future of the species.
Produced by: OutThere Colorado
Narrated by: Spencer McKee
This episode of OutThere Colorado Podcasts takes a look at the alligator wrestling class that's offered in the shadows of Colorado's 14,000 foot Sangre de Cristo mountain range in the San Luis Valley. Learn why and how this exists, along with what it's like to climb into the wrestling pit.
Produced by OutThere Colorado
Narrated by Spencer McKee