Let’s Talk Boulder

Episode 6: Remembering the 2013 Flood

We're going back ten years to remember the 2013 Flood, how it impacted our community, and the courage and care of neighbors who stepped up to help each other. 
Special guests in this episode (City of Boulder staff):
Joe Taddeucci, Director of Utilities
Chris Meschuk, Deputy City Manager 
Jennelle Freeston, Deputy Director of Community Connections and Partnerships for Open Space and Mountain Parks
Brandon Coleman, Engineering Project Manager
Chad Brotherton, Visitor Infrastructure Senior Manager for Open Space and Mountain Parks
Mike Chard, Director of the Office of Disaster Management for the City of Boulder and Boulder County.
This episode was hosted by Cate Stanek and Leah Kelleher. It was also produced by Leah Kelleher. Theme music is Wide Eyes by Chad Crouch/Podington Bear. Please see our website for full music attributions. 
 
Related Resources:
2013 Flood Story Map
Call for 2013 Flood Art and Reflections
Carnegie Library Oral Histories 
September 2013 Flood Information and Storytelling
Boulder's Web Guide to Flooding
How to Be Flood Ready
City of Boulder Comprehensive Flood and Stormwater Plan
Music in this episode (edited): 
By the Pond (Instrumental), Risers, Dim, Ink and Afternoons (Instrumental) by Chad Crouch/Podington Bear. All are licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License or Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

Episode 5: No Waste in the First Place

Follow us on our journey to prevent waste, give new life to old objects, and build an economic system that regenerates our planet instead of exploiting it. 
 
Special guests in this episode: 
Jamie Harkins, Sustainability Senior Manager for Circular Economies
Emily Freeman, Sustainability Policy Advisor
Michele Crane, Facilities Architectural Senior Manager
This episode was produced by Leah Kelleher. Theme music is Wide Eyes by Chad Crouch/Podington Bear. Please see our website for full music attributions. 
 
Call-in opportunity! Tell us how the climate crisis makes you feel. Where do you find hope and courage? Call 303-818-4678 and leave a voicemail sharing your thoughts, and you might be featured in an upcoming episode!
 
Related Resources:
Our Circular Boulder Guide
How to Live a More Circular Lifestyle
Trash the Runway
Jeff and Paige's Website
Waste Sorting 101 Web Guide
Music in this episode (edited): 
Freesia, Pilgrim's Progress, Cirrostratus and Skip Street by Chad Crouch/Podington Bear

Get Quacking, Get Inspired

We have a bunch of community events planned throughout August and September with our partners at PLAY Boulder Foundation and Cool Boulder. Tune in to get the scoop!
 
Here's some more details and links to the big events:
The Great Boulder Duck Race on Sunday, Aug. 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Adopt a rubber duck and join the fun!
Little Creatures art show and workshops throughout August and September.
What's Up Boulder on Sunday, Sept. 10 from 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Episode 4: Coping with Climate Crisis

Dig into emotions many of us experience as we live through climate change, along with coping strategies to build hope and personal resilience.
 
Special guests in this episode: 
Eva Jahn (she/her), Licensed Psychotherapist
Lodi Siefer (they/them), Psychotherapist and Hive Co-Director
Louise Chawla (she/her), Professor Emerita at University of Colorado Boulder
Heather Bearnes-Loza (she/her), Sustainability Senior Program Manager
Sandy Briggs (she/her), Sustainability Program Manager
Jonathan Koehn (he/him), Director of Climate Initiatives
Emily Freeman (she/her), Sustainability Policy Advisor
Daniel Hanson (he/him), Cool Boulder Intern
Emily Sandoval (she/her), Community Engagement Senior Program Manager
Marya Washburn (she/her), Public Information Officer for the Fire Department
Jamie Carpenter (he/him), Wildland Operations Specialist
Kerry Webster (she/her), Wildland Fire Senior Program Manager
New Vista High School students Lahja, Lucy, Chauncey and Beck. 
This episode was produced by Leah Kelleher. Theme music is Wide Eyes by Chad Crouch. Please see our website for full music attributions. 
 
Call-in opportunity! Tell us how the climate crisis makes you feel. Where do you find hope and courage? Call 303-818-4678 and leave a voicemail sharing your thoughts, and you might be featured in an upcoming episode!
 
Resources mentioned in this episode: 
Community mental health resources
Cool Boulder's website and calendar
The Hive's Boulder.Earth website and calendar
New Vista Climate Justice Photo Exhibit
More on Louise Chawla and her research
City poll showing community concern about the crisis
Music in this episode (edited): 
Etude 8 Dimitri and Etude 1 Cherub by Blue Dot Sessions
Waves of Indigo by Daniel Birch
The Bridge (Instrumental) and The Sheltering Firs (Instrumental) by Chad Crouch

Episode 3: Building Resilience Together

Wildfire preparedness tips and some honest conversations about the importance of supporting your neighbors. 
 
Special guests in this episode: 
Isabel Sanchez, Community Member 
Jamie Carpenter, Wildland Operations Specialist
Kerry Webster, Wildland Fire Senior Program Manager
Brett KenCairn, Climate Senior Policy Advisor 
This episode was hosted by Marya Washburn, Emily Sandoval and Leah Kelleher. It was produced and edited by Leah Kelleher. Theme music is Wide Eyes by Chad Crouch. Please see our website for music attributions. 
 
Resources mentioned in the episode: 
The City’s Wildfire Preparedness Guide
Music in this episode (edited):
The Island (Instrumental) by Chad Crouch
Hot Pink by Chad Crouch
The Family (Instrumental) by Chad Crouch
Drifting by Chad Crouch
City Lights by Chad Crouch
 

Episode 2: Fighting Fire Before It Happens

Dive into tools and strategies that help create a more resilient, healthy community where people and other local life can thrive. 
 
Special guests in this episode: 
Kerry Webster, Wildland Fire Senior Program Manager
Brett KenCairn, Climate Senior Policy Advisor 
Chris Wanner, Vegetation Stewardship Senior Manager
Zach Hedstrom, Mushroom Grower and Owner of Boulder Mushroom
This episode was hosted by Marya Washburn and Leah Kelleher. It was produced and edited by Leah Kelleher. Theme music is Wide Eyes by Chad Crouch. 
Resources mentioned in the episode: 
Using Trees and Vegetation to Cool Areas
Nature-based Climate Solutions
Wildfire Management on Open Space and Mountain Parks
The City’s Wildfire Preparedness Guide
Boulder Heat Maps
Zach Hedstrom's work with the Boulder Watershed Collective and Grama Grass & Livestock is funded by the Boulder County Climate Innovation Fund, which is funded in part by the City of Boulder.
 
Music in this episode (edited):
Song Sparrow Serenade (Instrumental) by Chad Crouch
Smooth Stone by Blue Dot Sessions
Stillness by Blue Dot Sessions
Paper Napkin by Blue Dot Sessions
City Lights by Chad Crouch
Platformer by Chad Crouch
A Little Powder by Blue Dot Sessions
Bon Journée by Chad Crouch
 

Episode 1: Good Fire, Bad Fire and Climate Change

Explore the connection between wildfire and the climate crisis.  
 
Special guests in this episode:
Jamie Carpenter, Wildland Operations Specialist
Kerry Webster, Wildland Fire Senior Program Manager
Brett KenCairn, Climate Senior Policy Advisor 
Chris Wanner, Vegetation Stewardship Senior Manager
This episode was hosted by Leah Kelleher and Marya Washburn. It was produced and edited by Leah Kelleher. Theme music is Wide Eyes by Chad Crouch.
 
Check out resources mentioned in the episode: 
Marshall Fire Story Map
Wildfire Preparedness Guide
National Academy of Sciences Study: Climate Stabilization Targets (2011).
Music in this episode (edited):
Ivory Pillow by Blue Dot Sessions
Seafoam by Chad Crouch
Stingray - Dangerous Thought by Blue Dot Sessions
A Little Powder by Blue Dot Sessions
Headlights/Mountain Road by Blue Dot Sessions
Small Hours by Chad Crouch
 
Read the full transcript on our website. 
 

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