Latest Behind the springs Podcast Episodes
Episode 114: Mayor Yemi checks in
Behind the Springs - June 09, 2023 21:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsThe city’s new mayor has said one of his priorities is to be transparent and provide frequent updates. He’s back to talk about his first few days in office, his focus and his plan to keep residents informed.
Episode 113: Meet the new mayor
Behind the Springs - June 08, 2023 15:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsYemi Mobolade was recently sworn in as the 42nd Mayor of Colorado Springs. Hear about his priorities during his first 100 days in office, and get to know Mayor Yemi! We also encourage you to follow him on Twitter and Facebook at @MayorofCOS.
Episode 112: Therapeutic Recreation Program
Behind the Springs - May 15, 2023 21:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsWe have a unique program at the city designed to provide opportunities for youth and adults with disabilities to participate in various experiences that help them physically, mentally and emotionally. Learn more about this impactful team enriching our community, one activity at a time!
Episode 111: Farewell to Mayor Suthers
Behind the Springs - May 12, 2023 21:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsColorado Springs Mayor John Suthers is saying farewell, thank you and sharing some of his most emotional memories of his time serving the city.
Episode 110: Traffic Safety
Behind the Springs - April 21, 2023 17:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIf you think our roads seem less safe these days, you’re right. The statistics are not good. However, there are steps city employees are taking to prevent serious and fatal crashes. But they can’t do it alone. Are you willing to help reduce the rising number of traffic deaths and injuries? We ho...
Episode 109: Affordable Housing
Behind the Springs - April 13, 2023 20:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsHelping those experiencing homelessness and providing affordable housing are priorities for the City of Colorado Springs, but the city is just one part of a team of organizations working toward solutions. Hear more about this and learn about “attainable” housing, which mean offering housing at v...
Episode 108: Mayoral run-off election
Behind the Springs - April 06, 2023 20:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIt’s time to talk about the election – yes, another one! Our City Clerk is wrapping up the 2023 General Municipal Election and preparing for a mayoral run-off election between the top two candidates. Find out all you need to know and make sure to VOTE by Tuesday, May 16 at 7 p.m.
Episode 107: Women’s History Month
Behind the Springs - March 07, 2023 22:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsThe Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum has exhibits, lectures and events highlighting women during the month of March (and every day). Hear some remarkable stories about Colorado Springs women from our museum’s curator, aka: awesome storyteller!
Episode 106: Retool COS
Behind the Springs - February 22, 2023 21:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsThere’s a new tool, so to speak, that enables property and business owners to navigate the city’s land development process. We’re excited because it SIMPLIFIES things, which might not be what you expect from your local government (wink, wink). This project impacts the entire community, and you’l...
Episode 105: Get ready to VOTE Colorado Springs!
Behind the Springs - February 07, 2023 20:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsOne of the most important things you can do as a Colorado Springs resident is vote. And you’ll get a chance to do that very soon if you live in the city and are registered to vote. Find out all the details about the April 4th election from our City Clerk. It’s your city, your voice, your vote!
Episode 104: Focusing on Victims
Behind the Springs - January 27, 2023 21:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsWe are discussing the Club Q shooting during this episode with a specific focus. We want you to hear about the Victim Advocacy Unit at the Colorado Springs Police Department. It was a key component during the response to this tragedy and it’s a focus every day for the officers and civilians work...
Episode 103: What is PPRTA?
Behind the Springs - January 23, 2023 20:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIt’s hard to keep up with all the acronyms used today and local government is guilty of using a lot! During this episode, we’re tackling PPRTA. It’s important to know what this one stands for and what it means for you. Hear from our Deputy Public Works Director about road projects coming up, tha...
Episode 102: Sharing our history
Behind the Springs - January 19, 2023 19:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsWe want to let you know about a wonderful way to dive into our local history! The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum offers a lecture series that highlights local individuals who made significant impacts in our community. We explore one story about a female employee at the Colorado Springs Police ...
Episode 101: Free Youth Sports
Behind the Springs - December 28, 2022 18:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsThere are countless benefits to participating in youth sports and the City of Colorado Springs is working to remove financial barriers so that more kids can play. During this episode, hear about our FREE youth sports program, how it’s growing thanks to our amazing partners, and how to sign up in...
Episode 100: Why aren’t you listening to this podcast?
Behind the Springs - December 16, 2022 17:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsThis is the 100th episode of Behind the Springs! We are celebrating by sharing a few highlights from past episodes, in hopes that those who ARE listening to this podcast will share it with someone who has not yet discovered our great conversations. Help us spread the word about our local governm...
Episode 99: Helping those in need
Behind the Springs - November 18, 2022 19:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsWhen the temperatures drop, we often think about those who are experiencing homelessness in our community. In this episode, hear from our city’s new Homeless Prevention and Response Coordinator. She shares her background, goals, the city’s accomplishments and challenges, and how YOU can make a d...
Episode 98: Skate in the Park
Behind the Springs - November 07, 2022 22:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIt’s almost time to hit the ice in Acacia Park! The area’s only outdoor ice skating rink is back open for the 10th year, offering fun and special events for all ages! Hear about how our city team builds an ice rink in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs and why Skate in the Park has become a ...
Episode 97: Taking care of our streets
Behind the Springs - November 03, 2022 21:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsWhether we’re paving or plowing, one of the city’s biggest priorities is taking care of our streets. Hear from the leader of the team that takes that job seriously in order to keep your travel time smooth and safe!
Episode 96: Replacing an aging facility
Behind the Springs - October 07, 2022 19:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsThe Colorado Springs Senior Center has been around since 1986, providing great programs and a “magical place”, according to users. Now, it’s time for a bigger and better facility! Join the conversation with our city’s Deputy Chief of Staff about the plan for this beloved senior center and how th...
Episode 95: What is means to be military friendly
Behind the Springs - September 29, 2022 16:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsWe’re considered to be a military friendly city, but why? What makes us a place where active military members want to live and where veterans want to retire? We have two guests who will answer that question and provide a look at the resources available to our valued military members and their fa...
Episode 94: State of the City 2022
Behind the Springs - September 13, 2022 22:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings“The State of our City is excellent. The future is bright.” This quote from Mayor John Suthers sums up his State of the City speech. But you won’t want to miss the details about the challenges we face and all that we’ve accomplished in Colorado Springs – Olympic City USA!
Episode 93: COS Ready
Behind the Springs - August 23, 2022 15:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsWe hope this episode of Behind the Springs motivates you to do more than just listen. We are launching a program called COS Ready with 3 simple steps to help our community be prepared for any type of emergency. Sign up for alerts, know your zone and make a plan. Join this conversation with the e...
Episode 92: Hop on the Bus
Behind the Springs - August 01, 2022 22:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIf you don’t ride the bus, we have a lot of reasons why this the perfect time to take a ride! Free fares in August, a new downtown shuttle and electric buses … just to name a few. Plus, Mountain Metro Transit is celebrating 50 years!
Episode 91: Making it a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Behind the Springs - July 18, 2022 18:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsThey deal with everything from piles of trash, to elderly residents needing help, to people who don’t shovel their sidewalks in the winter. We have a whole team in the city devoted to keeping our neighborhoods looking as good as possible. Hear from two of them as they share stories, ways you can...
Episode 90: Ready to Grow?
Behind the Springs - July 15, 2022 16:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsReady or not, our city is growing. Mayor John Suthers talks about why it’s critical for city government to focus on certain aspects of responsible growth. These priorities impact your daily life and this conversation could impact your views about growth!
Episode 89: Happy Trails
Behind the Springs - June 30, 2022 20:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsOur trails are a treasure around here, but a large amount of illegal trails are causing problems. Hear from the experts at the city and county about these “unofficial” trails and why they’re hurtful to our environment and our budget. Find out how to avoid them and get involved in future planning...
Remembering Waldo Canyon Fire
Behind the Springs - June 23, 2022 22:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIf you lived in Colorado Springs 10 years ago, you probably remember where you were during the Waldo Canyon Fire. Our city employees share their experiences during this special episode about the devastating fire that reminded and taught our community how to prepare for the worst.
Episode 87: Don't be afraid of auditing
Behind the Springs - June 07, 2022 16:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsWhat does the City Auditor’s office do and why should you care? Those are the questions we answer in this episode of Behind the Springs, thanks to a great conversation with our City Auditor. What she and her team do impacts everyone in COS. Find out how!
Episode 86: Meet the Chief
Behind the Springs - June 02, 2022 19:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsThere’s a new police chief in town, only he’s not new to town at all! Chief Adrian Vasquez became a police officer here in Colorado Springs nearly 27 years ago. Now, he’s leading the largest department in the city. What are his goals, challenges and favorite parts of the job? Find out in the lat...
Episode 85: Are you ready?
Behind the Springs - May 11, 2022 17:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsWe know that wildfire is a major threat in our community, now more than ever with the recent warm and windy conditions. Are you prepared? Join us for this important conversation with our City’s Fire Marshal, who shares his concern, provides great information and reveals news about critical inves...
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