Let’s Talk Boulder
A City of Boulder podcast exploring our community, one conversation at a time.
A City of Boulder podcast exploring our community, one conversation at a time.
Episodes

2 hours ago
2 hours ago
25 min
Explore how the city is planning for an age-inclusive future, from housing and transportation to parks, programs and support services, and learn how an age-inclusive Boulder benefits everyone.
This episode was hosted by Julie Causa and Lyndsy Morse-Casillas. It was produced by the City of Boulder's Podcast Team.
Theme music is Wide Eyes by Chad Crouch/Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
Guests in This Episode
Wendy Schwartz, Human Services Senior Manager, Housing & Human Services Department, City of Boulder
Eden Bailey, Division Manager of Older Adult Services, Housing & Human Services Department, City of Boulder
Kristopher Johnson (KJ), Comprehensive Planning Senior Manager, City of Boulder
Emma Gooding-Lord, Senior Case Manager, Older Adult Services, Housing & Human Services Department, City of Boulder
Related Resources
Older Adult Services
Age-Inclusive Community Strategic Plan
Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan
2 hours ago
25 min

Sep 8, 2026
Sep 8, 2026
32 min
Learn about how the City of Boulder and the State of Colorado manage urban wildlife and the different programs we have in place to help humans and wildlife coexist.
This episode was hosted by Cate Stanek and Layra Nicli. It was produced by the City of Boulder's Podcast Team.
Theme music is Wide Eyes by Chad Crouch/Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
Guests in This Episode (City of Boulder)
Jennie Whittle – Animal Protection Supervisor
Valerie Matheson – Resource Project Manager and Advisor Principal
Other Guests
Jason Duetsch – Colorado Parks and Wildlife Area Wildlife Manager
Related Resources
For more information about the City of Boulder’s work with Urban Wildlife, visit Black Bears and Mountain Lions.
Sep 8, 2026
32 min

May 26, 2026
Episode 18: Boulder’s Financial Future
May 26, 2026
May 26, 2026
38 min
Learn more about how the City of Boulder is funded, and why planning for the future of that funding matters to building a sustainable future and a thriving community.
Guests in this episode (City of Boulder)
Nicole Speer – City Council Member
Mark Wallach – City Council Member
Charlotte Husky – Budget Officer
Other Guests
Rich Wobbekind - Associate Dean and Senior Economist at the Leads School of Business
This episode was hosted by Julie Causa and Emi Smith. It was produced by the City of Boulder's Podcast Team. Music and sounds attributed to:
https://freesound.org/s/325572/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0.
Related Resources
For more information about the City of Boulder’s Long-Term Financial Strategy, visit Long-Term Financial Strategy | City of Boulder.
May 26, 2026
38 min

Feb 18, 2026
Episode 17: Elevate Boulder Voices
Feb 18, 2026
Feb 18, 2026
10 min
Listen to a conversation between Kellie, a community member who participated in Elevate Boulder, the city's Guaranteed Income pilot project, and Rossana Longo, a storyteller who worked with Elevate Boulder participants to capture their experiences.
This episode was hosted by Lyndsy Morse-Casillas. It was produced by the City of Boulder's Podcast Team.
Theme music is Wide Eyes by Chad Crouch/Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
Guests in this episode (City of Boulder)
Lyndsy Morse-Casillas
Other Guests
Rossana Longo - Elevate Boulder Audio Stories host
Kellie - Elevate Boulder participant
To listen to more Elevate Boulder stories and learn more about the program, visit:
Elevate Boulder Storytelling
Guaranteed Income Pilot Project
Feb 18, 2026
10 min

Jan 29, 2026
Episode 16: Open Spaces Accessible for All
Jan 29, 2026
Jan 29, 2026
28 min
Join Open Space and Mountain Parks and our Junior Rangers to continue exploring our open spaces and discover different ways they are made accessible for all.
Guests in this episode (City of Boulder)
Topher Downham – Education and Outreach Program Manager, Open Space and Mountain Parks
Juanita Echeverri – Education and Outreach Program Manager, Open Space and Mountain Parks
Other Guests
Noah – Open Space and Mountain Parks Junior Ranger
Sadie – Open Space and Mountain Parks Junior Ranger
This episode was hosted by Julie Causa and Cate Stanek. It was produced by the City of Boulder's Podcast Team. Music and sounds attributed to:
National Park Service
CV20150611003-western_meadowlark.wav by tim.kahn -- https://freesound.org/s/325572/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0.
Related Resources
For more information about Boulder's open space, visit osmp.org.
Jan 29, 2026
28 min

Dec 19, 2025
Episode 15: Exploring Our Open Spaces
Dec 19, 2025
Dec 19, 2025
28 min
Join Open Space and Mountain Parks and our Junior Rangers to explore the city's open spaces, and learn how to get outside safely and responsibly.
Guests in this episode (City of Boulder)
Topher Downham – Education and Outreach Program Manager, Open Space and Mountain Parks
Juanita Echeverri – Education and Outreach Program Manager, Open Space and Mountain Parks
Other Guests
Noah – Open Space and Mountain Parks Junior Ranger
Sadie – Open Space and Mountain Parks Junior Ranger
This episode was hosted by Julie Causa and Cate Stanek. It was produced by the City of Boulder's Podcast Team. Music and sounds attributed to:
National Park Service
CV20150611003-western_meadowlark.wav by tim.kahn -- https://freesound.org/s/325572/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0.
Related Resources
For more information about Boulder's open space, visit osmp.org.
Dec 19, 2025
28 min

Dec 3, 2025
Dec 3, 2025
6 min
Discover the magic of Boulder's prairie landscapes in a piece written by Sam Clusman.
Read the blog here
This episode was hosted by Julie Causa and Cate Stanek. It was produced by the City of Boulder's Podcast Team. Music and sounds attributed to:
National Park Service
CV20150611003-western_meadowlark.wav by tim.kahn --
https://freesound.org/s/325572/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0.
Related Resources
For more information about Boulder's open space, visit osmp.org.
Dec 3, 2025
6 min

Oct 28, 2025
Episode 13: Connecting Through Arts and Culture
Oct 28, 2025
Oct 28, 2025
22 min
Explore Boulder’s vibrant arts and culture scene and hear from local leaders who are helping shape the city’s creative community.
Guests in this episode (City of Boulder staff):
Lauren Click – Arts and Culture Manager, City of Boulder
Other Guests:
David Dadone - Executive Director and Chief Curator for the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art
Leah Brenner Clack – Founder and Executive Director of Street Wise Arts
Kirsten Wilson – Founder and Executive Director of Motus Theater
This episode was hosted by Angela Urrego and Emi Smith. It was produced by the City of Boulder's Podcast Team. Theme music is Wide Eyes by Chad Crouch/Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
For a full transcript, visit the City of Boulder's podcast webpage.
Related Resources:
Office of Arts and Culture
Boulder Arts Blueprint
Arts & Economic Prosperity 6
Oct 28, 2025
22 min








