Best Signal Mountain Media Podcasts (2025)

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Portrait scandals and secret tunnels: Purplish tours the Colorado Capitol 32:36

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The Colorado State Capitol Building opened its doors in November 1894, a grand neo-classical monument in the West, built of local materials, but with some of the feel of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. Like many statehouses across the country, it’s a trove of artwork, history and curiosities. The building is also often the site of pro…

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All-American Ruins: Live at the Ulster County Historical Society 1:25:27

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On October 12, 2025, Blake was joined by All-American Ruins guest host and writer Isabel Wilder at the Ulster County Historical Society in Kingston, NY for a 90-minute program. Participants explored how ruins reflect America’s past, present, and future—while doubling as playgrounds for creativity, imagination, and healing. To learn more, visit: htt…

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Colorado’s ‘Healthy School Meals for All’ is at a crossroads. Voters will decide where it goes 29:54

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There are just two statewide questions on the ballot this year, and both are related to a universal school meals program intended to feed all public school students in the state regardless of income. Three years ago, voters approved a tax on wealthier Coloradans to fund the Healthy School Meals program for All. That original measure set out to do s…

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Colorado banned conversion therapy for minors. A U.S. Supreme Court case could upend that 26:29

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In 2019, Colorado Democrats had control of both the House and the Senate. That gave them the momentum they needed to push forward an issue that had repeatedly failed in the statehouse under Republicans: a ban on conversion therapy for minors. The law prohibits licensed therapists from trying to change a child’s sexual orientation or gender identity…

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How a possible Buc-ee’s travel plaza has divided one Colorado town 35:07

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Last year, Buc-ee’s opened its first Colorado location, an expansive 74,000 square-foot outpost in Weld County filled with beaver-branded merch, brisket sandwiches and sweets. Not too long after that, the company began plans for a second store, landing at a parcel of land about a two-hours drive away in northern El Paso County. But the prospect of …

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Hawaiian War Tools with Justin Lee | BRCC #358 1:43:57

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You’ve heard the saying “like shooting fish in a barrel.” When Hawaiian spearfisherman Justin Lee dove into Lake Powell for the National Spearfishing Championship held the last two days of April, fish in a barrel might’ve actually had a better chance of survival. Lee came from behind to claim the national free-dive spearfishing title — killing 82 f…

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Texas Floods: A Meteorological Phenomenon | BRCC #357 1:01:21

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For Kerrville resident and BRCC mission impact and culture representative, Clint Trial, the floods and central Texas hit home in more ways than one. From the on the ground action to the search and rescue effort, we recap what it was like in Kerrville, Texas from Clint’s perspective. The BRCC Marines also sit down to talk to TEXAS football and class…

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In Which I Let You Go at an Abandoned Security Gatehouse (Schrade Cutlery Factory - Ellenville, NY) 16:41

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On the one-year anniversary of his best friend Julie’s death, Blake makes his way to the ruins of the Schrade Cutlery Factory in Ellenville, NY. The only remaining structure is a crumbling security gatehouse which Julie and Blake always talked about getting to but never did. Covered in vines, Blake reminisces on his friendship with Julie and asks h…

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Budget balanced (for now), AI decisions punted, relationships ruptured: What went down during special session 26:41

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The giant tax-cuts-and-spending package passed by Congressional Republicans will have major ramifications for every state in the country, but Colorado is one of the first place it's really being felt. Thanks to the state's unusual way of handling its finances, the federal tax cuts immediately threw Colorado's finances way out of whack. That was the…

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3,650 Meter Coyote Shot with a Tank - James Nash #356 2:30:08

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This week on the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast, Logan Stark sits down with Marine veteran, conservationist, and hunting guide James Nash. Raised on a remote ranch in Oregon and shaped by war in Iraq, James brings an unmatched perspective on life, death, and everything in between. He dives deep into the burdens of leadership in combat, how the outdoors…

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What It's Like In the Army Marksmanship Unit with Kahl Harmon - #355 1:30:52

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Former Marine turned elite precision shooter Kahl Harmon shares his journey from machine gunner to winning the U.S. National Championship with the Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU). In this episode, Logan Stark sits down with Kahl to dive deep into: How AMU recruits and trains its top-tier shooters What it takes to win at the highest levels of precision…

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Crude Signal chats, social media attacks, mistreated aides: lawmaker conduct is back in the headlines 34:11

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House Republicans sharing locker room jokes about a Democratic colleague's outfit in a group chat. A former Democratic senator charged with a felony for allegedly forging letters of defense in an ethics probe. A representative accused of bullying and harassing women before taking office. Workplace misconduct at the Colorado State Capitol isn’t new.…

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Inside the Secret Service’s Most Elite Unit - #354 2:23:29

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What’s it really like protecting the most powerful people on Earth? In this gripping episode, a retired Secret Service agent opens up about his 23-year career, including 15 years in special operations on the elite Counter Assault Team (CAT). From chasing threats across the globe to surviving the chaos of presidential schedules, you’ll hear unfilter…

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Why lawmakers have been eyeing Colorado's $2B in ‘unclaimed property’ 27:45

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There’s a secure room in the State Capitol filled with the lost treasures of generations of Coloradans: baseball cards, war medals, even a large yellow diamond ring. Unclaimed property that has come into the custody of the state over the decades. All told, Colorado holds around $2 billion in unclaimed assets, some physical, but even more in the for…

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From Hunting Humans To Hunting Animals - #353 1:49:19

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What happens when a military targeting specialist applies high-level intelligence gathering to hunting? Bill Thompson, founder of Spartan Forge, joins us for a mind-blowing conversation about how military-grade AI, LiDAR, and historical data are revolutionizing the way hunters, researchers, and even amateur archaeologists interact with the natural …

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What Republicans' ‘One Big Beautiful Bill' means for Colorado 38:53

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After a lot of back and forth, Republicans in Congress have passed President Trump’s mega tax and spending package, aka the “One, Big Beautiful Bill.” At almost a thousand pages, the law fulfills a range of Republican campaign promises, from protecting tax cuts to turbo charging immigration enforcement. But many Democrats have called its cuts to pr…

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Not For Sale: Protecting Public Lands - #352 44:09

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In this conversation, Logan Stark and Ike Eastman discuss the implications of the Senate reconciliation bill, which proposes the sale of public land. They explore the historical context, the potential impact on wildlife, and the political reactions from various stakeholders. Ike emphasizes the importance of public land for recreation and wildlife m…

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Why is Douglas County so worked up about home rule? 30:14

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Voters in Douglas County are deciding whether to become a home rule county. With ballots due June 24, the issue is stirring up a lot of strong feelings, amidst competing claims about what it would mean for this fast-growing part of Colorado. County commissioners say home rule status would give Douglas County more legal standing to fight back agains…

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The Human Gorilla: Cross Fit Champion Jason Khalipa - #351 1:03:53

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In this episode, Logan Stark sits down with CrossFit Games Champion and Train Hard founder Jason Khalipa for a raw, in-depth conversation on discipline, fitness, fatherhood, business, and building an unbreakable mindset. Jason shares his daily routines, the “Never Zero” philosophy, and the code that guides his life. They dive into the realities of …

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The People Who Used to Live Here, Part II 30:05

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Wander through fantastical realm of a real giant beige house (at the end of a very long driveway), abandoned and hidden on the banks of a famous river in New York-- where you’ll meet the ghost of the old woman and connect the dots between this story and “The People Who Used to Live Here, Part 1” from Season 1. This episode features: Margarita Meyen…

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#350 - Travis & Robert Pastrana 1:32:45

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This week on the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast, we have a special Father’s Day Episode! Logan Stark sits down with none other than Travis Pastrana and his dad, Robert Pastrana. From Marine Corps boxing stories and busted knuckles to raising one of the most fearless athletes on the planet, this episode dives deep into family, grit, and the lessons that…

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#349 - Evan & Logan: Celebrating 250 Years of the U.S. Army 59:52

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This week on the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast, Logan Stark and Evan Hafer talk about this months special coffee made especially to celebrate the US Army’s 250th birthday. They also dive into everything from childhood chaos and military memories to broken ribs and manhood myths. In classic form, the conversation moves fast, from near-death gym injurie…

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When Colorado rewrote the rules for policing 28:34

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2020 was an extraordinary year for the Colorado legislature. COVID-19 forced lawmakers to break halfway through session. They returned to work in May with a short list of priorities: balance the budget and respond to the pandemic. But almost immediately, the Capitol became the epicenter of protests over the killings of George Floyd and other Black …

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The People Who Used to Live Here, Part I (A Season 1 Re-Release) 17:29

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In preparation for the season 3 finale, “The People Who Used to Live Here, Part II: The Giant Beige House at the End of a Very Long Driveway,” we’re diving back into the archives for this special re-release of “The People Who Used to Live Here, Part I.” You know; for context. This episode originally aired on December 29, 2022. Original episode desc…

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#348 - Sean Lake: Honoring Navy Seal Glen “Bub” Doherty 1:13:22

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This week on the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast, Logan Stark sits down with Sean Lake, co-founder of BUBS Naturals, former pro snowboarder, and Glen “BUB” Doherty’s friend. From riding powder in Utah to carrying the legacy of a fallen Navy SEAL, Sean’s journey is anything but ordinary. They dive into the origin of BUBS, the power of purpose-driven busi…

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Frozen in Time (Borden Farmhouse - Wallkill, NY) 30:25

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Feeling trapped in their Covid bubble, Blake and his pandemic pod-mate Isabel explore an abandoned Hudson Valley farmhouse where Isabel discovers the Borden family’s influence on the country’s dairy industry and reconciles with childhood ghosts. In an All-American Ruins first, join Blake as he passes the storytelling reins to his sister-from-anothe…

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Medicaid cuts, AI regs, special session chances: Colorado’s governor and legislative leadership weigh in 39:45

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State lawmakers have bid adieu to the Colorado State Capitol — for now. But lots of questions remain. For example, what’s next for Colorado’s controversial artificial intelligence law? What about federal spending cuts? Will state lawmakers have to return to Denver before next January to absorb changes from Washington? And the big question: where is…

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The Anti-Ruin: Michael Townsend and the Secret Mall Apartment 1:14:14

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What does it look like to revitalize an abandoned space - that’s situated inside an active and excessively large shopping mall - in 2005? On this special bonus episode of abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast, you’ll meet Michael Townsend, one of the eight artists who, from 2005-2008, did just that: built a secret apartment inside the Providenc…

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#347 - Mr. & Mrs. Stark: 11 Questions and A Cup of Coffee 1:32:28

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This week on the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast, Logan Stark sits down for 11 Questions and a cup of coffee, with his wife Rihana Stark for a candid and hilarious conversation about parenthood, hunting near-death experiences, and what it’s really like to share a blind (and a trailer) with your significant other. From chasing Tahr in the New Zealand mou…

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#346 - Morphine mishaps, Wayne’s world and the cartel with Omar “Crispy” Avila 1:23:09

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This week on the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast, Logan Stark sits down with U.S. Army veteran, and Purple Heart recipient Omar “Crispy” Avila. After surviving a catastrophic IED blast in Iraq, Omar’s life was changed forever, but that didn’t slow him down. From rebuilding his body in the gym to becoming a leading voice in the veteran community, Omar sh…

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That’s a wrap, for now. Here’s how the 2025 session ended up 29:17

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State lawmakers took it right down to the wire on some of the biggest issues of the 2025 legislative session, including immigration, artificial intelligence, labor unions, rights for transgender Coloradans and rideshare safety. While some are poised to become law, others crashed and burned in the final stretch. And a few made it over the finish lin…

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#345 - The Story Behind Warpigs: Jack Mandaville’s Mind for History and Marine Corps life 2:31:46

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This week on the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast, Logan Stark sits down with Producer, Marine, and American history nerd Jack Mandaville to uncover the story behind Warpigs, the gritty, hilarious, and uniquely patriotic documentary inspired by Jack’s time in the Marine Corps. From his Minnesota roots to his deployment mindset, Jack shares how war, humor…

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#344 - ‘AngryCops’ Richard Hy: Exposes Child Abuse Cover-Ups 49:11

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This week on the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast, Logan Stark sits down with Richard Hy, better known as Angry Cop. Richard lays out the disturbing allegations coming out of Buffalo Public Schools: claims of mishandled sexual assault cases, systemic silence, and a refusal to act. Fresh off his appearance on the Unsubscribe Podcast, Richard breaks down w…

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A rare veto showdown at the State Capitol 30:02

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Lawmakers got behind a bill this session that would have required social media companies like Snapchat, Facebook and Instagram to do more about illegal activity on their platforms. It was a significant policy change, and it seemed poised for success, passing the legislature with broad bipartisan support in both chambers. But then the bill hit the g…

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Star Wars Dad (Mountain Drive-In - South Fallsburg, NY) 22:57

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While exploring the ruins of a once-popular drive-in movie theater, Blake thinks about his complicated relationship with his father, reimagining a screening of Star Wars that they attended together the year John was diagnosed with stage IV mesothelioma. May the 4th be with you. This episode features: John Pfeil Tiernan Pfeil (Note: For the best imm…

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#343 - Josh Smith: Montana Knife Company 1:04:14

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This week’s guest on the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast is Josh Smith, Master Bladesmith and Founder of Montana Knife Company. From earning his Master Smith title at just 19 years old to building one of America’s fastest growing knife brands, Josh shares his journey of grit, craftsmanship, and relentless American ingenuity. He and Logan Stark dive deep…

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100 days of Trump, in the eyes of two Colorado lawmakers from two different capitols 45:51

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From tariffs to immigration, the Department of Government Efficiency, and an avalanche of executive actions and policies, President Donald Trump's first 100 days have been a whirlwind. In a special episode of Purplish, recorded before a live audience at the Buell Public Media Center in Denver, two lawmakers — from different parties, different chamb…

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A Finnish Ghost Story (Unknown Cabin - Pohjola, Finland) 19:12

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Deep in the woods of the Finnish countryside sits a quaint house, red, and completely abandoned. In this international episode of abandoned, follow Blake inside where he has a run-in with a ghost-- and not an imaginary one. (Note: For the best immersive experience, we strongly suggest you wear headphones 🎧 for every episode of abandoned: The All-Am…

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#342 - Jason Tabansky: Olympic Gold Medalist Archer 1:35:57

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This week’s guest on the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast is Jason Tabansky: U.S. Army veteran, Paralympian, and Paris 2024 W1 Gold Medalist. Jason sits down with Logan Stark to talk about his journey from near-death spinal injury to standing atop the podium on the world’s biggest stage (The Olympics). From adaptive archery and the power of mental resili…

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Colorado answers Trump's immigration crackdown with expanded protections 29:55

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Colorado already has numerous laws in place to protect the rights of immigrants. But as President Donald Trump takes unprecedented steps to carry out his campaign promise of mass deportations, Democratic state lawmakers believe those protections might no longer be enough. They’ve introduced an immigration bill that expands and hones numerous polici…

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#341 - Jarred Taylor: Aliens are shy? 1:07:17

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This week’s guest on the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast is none other than Jarred Taylor. From Air Force TACP to founding member of BRCC, Jarred has been behind some of the most iconic moments in military media and veteran storytelling. He joins Logan Stark for a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from psychological warfare and sniper legend…

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As the White House restricts trans rights, Colorado is poised to fortify them 24:40

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At a time when the federal government is rolling back rights and recognition for transgender Americans, Colorado is moving to expand its protections in a number of areas, including medical care, harassment, death certificates and more. Democratic state lawmakers and proponents say they want to ensure certain rights for the state’s transgender commu…

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Someone Lives Here (Unknown Casa - Merida, Mexico) 20:51

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“Abandoned” doesn’t always mean “empty,” and in one particular vacant mini-mansion in Merida, Mexico, that is precisely the case. Continuing on his international circuit, join Blake as he spins an imaginary folk tale about the people who used to live in this house, while wandering its halls and reflecting on family, poetry, and gun violence. This e…

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#340 - Evan Hafer: A Good Plan Violently Executed 1:30:55

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This week on the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast, Logan Stark sits down with Evan Hafer for a deep dive into all things coffee, courage, and the human condition. From fourth-wave fermentation and brewing tips to the psychology of fear and fatherhood, this conversation covers it all. Evan breaks down why strong coffee isn’t just about caffeine, why arche…

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Colorado's political parties navigate a changed political landscape 27:15

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American politics are in a moment of major upheaval: a Republican president and GOP-controlled Congress are reshaping the federal government and expanding the limits of executive power. At the same time, federal Democrats are struggling with how to win back voters who feel their party has failed to deliver. And even as Republicans have this moment …

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#339 - Jim Miller: The Most Winningest UFC Fighter Of All Time 1:14:31

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This week’s guest on the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast is none other than Jim Miller, the most winningest fighter in UFC history. With 27 wins and counting, Jim has been a staple of the UFC since 2008. He sits down with Logan Stark just six weeks out from UFC 300 to talk about his legendary career, evolving as a fighter into his 40s, balancing life an…

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Colorado's budget hits crunch time with ‘painful’ cuts 28:50

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A variety of factors have strained the state’s finances as of late, and that meant state lawmakers had to find more than a billion dollars in savings in order to balance the state budget this session. Many legislators described the process as painful, with big-ticket items up for cuts, including Medicaid and K-12 education. And the hand wringing ov…

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Fear (Homemakers Custom Draperies - Niagara Falls, NY) 21:10

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Formerly a curtain shop in Niagara Falls, NY, a strange abandoned commercial space overlooking the St. Lawrence Seaway draws Blake in as he ruminates on fear, in all of its unknowable power and mystery. (Note: For the best immersive experience, we strongly suggest you wear headphones 🎧 for every episode of abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast.…

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#338 - Black Dragon: Fox Company’s Untold WWII Story 2:23:17

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This week's guest on the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast is Steve McCloud, author of “Black Dragon”, an in-depth account of the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines during the Pacific Campaign in WWII. Steve joins Logan Stark to talk about the incredible journey of these Marines, including the pivotal role they played at Iwo Jima, the incredible story of leaders…

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Some Colorado cities plan to ignore new housing density laws 29:01

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Cities of a certain size in Colorado have to allow more density, because of a suite of new state development mandates. But several cities, like Westminster, Colorado Springs and Arvada, are pushing back. In some cases, they have said, flat out, that they do not intend to comply with some of the laws. Historically, local governments in Colorado and …