Beste Noco podcasts (2025)

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Inside CSU’s new chocolate laboratory, and the delicious research happening there 9:13

3d ago9:13

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Researcher Caitlin Clark has a job a lot of people would envy. Clark is a food scientist who oversees a new laboratory devoted to the study of chocolate – how it’s made, what makes it taste so good, and how to make new and better varieties of it. She and her team, based at the Colorado State University Food Innovation Center in Denver, work to drea…

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The Honda Hawk II Adventure 2:34:58

12d ago2:34:58

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Send us a text Theres some weird cable noises that end after the first 40 mins. Most of them were edited out. A few weird edits for the worst of it. Its not too bad though. We have made the world wait far too long for a sober game of made up motorcycle. Here it is. Best bike in the world this week: Worst bike in the world this week: Livewire Alpini…

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Writer Brandon Shimoda’s family was forced from their homes during WWII. His new book examines the lingering impact 9:13

4d ago9:13

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In February of 1942, not long after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the U.S. military removed thousands of Americans of Japanese descent from their homes. Most of them were full citizens who had been born and raised in the United States. Families had just a few days to get their affairs in order before reporting to relocation centers, mostly in Wester…

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Funk music deserves more respect, a CU professor argues in his new book 9:13

5d ago9:13

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In the late 1960s, a new movement of Black music grew out of the end of the civil rights era. Black artists declared their “Black power” and rocked the airwaves with the sound of funk. Funk music was more than just a genre with excellent grooves. It had deeper social and political meaning. Funk began as a reaction to tumultuous times and would ulti…

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How long-term marijuana use could cause a reduction in memory, according to a CU Anschutz researcher 9:13

6d ago9:13

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If you grew up in the 80s, you might remember a famous anti-drug public service announcement from TV. There was a frying pan, a sizzling egg and an ominous warning: “This is your brain on drugs.” Josh Gowin, a researcher with the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, remembers that ad quite well. Anti-drug PSA's like that one inspired him…

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A vaccine to prevent weight gain could soon be a reality. This CU scientist thinks the research is promising 9:13

7d ago9:13

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A vaccine against weight gain could be on the horizon, according to new research from the University of Colorado Boulder. The research shows that a particular strain of bacteria known as M. vaccae could help prevent obesity by reducing inflammation. Chris Lowry is a professor of integrative physiology at CU and led the research. His study found tha…

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At Denver International Airport, the artist Detour created a colorful new piece out of used luggage 9:13

10d ago9:13

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Travelers making their way through Denver International Airport can experience a colorful, distinctive new art exhibit. The project, called “It’s Not What You Take, It’s What You Bring Back,” was created from 183 pieces of used luggage, suspended over a walkway in Concourse B. They’re painted in the vibrant colors of the Colorado sky – turquoise, b…

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How Boulder’s new ‘blue envelope’ program aims to help people with disabilities feel safer 9:13

11d ago9:13

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For many people, being stopped by police can produce a wave of anxiety. But that sense of stress and uncertainty is even worse for people with conditions like autism spectrum disorder, hearing loss, Tourette’s syndrome, or dementia. Boulder’s Police Department recently rolled out a new initiative called the Blue Envelope Program to help people with…

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A new film explores the history of Rocky Flats, from nuclear weapons plant to wildlife preserve 9:13

12d ago9:13

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If you visit the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge northwest of Denver, you see different types of wildlife, miles of hiking and biking trails and acres of rolling prairie. But you don’t see any trace of the astonishing history of what happened there during the Cold War: Rocky Flats was the site of a plant that made plutonium triggers for nuclea…

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Washington is chaotic. Rep. Jason Crow says the House veterans caucus may offer a way forward 9:13

13d ago9:13

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You likely haven’t heard the word ‘bipartisanship’ used much lately when it comes to news out of Washington. Republicans control the presidency and both chambers of Congress – and they’re making big policy moves. But Democratic Congressman Jason Crow still sees value in members of the two parties working together. Crow represents Colorado’s 6th Dis…

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How cloud seeding could make it rain (and snow) in the drought-stricken Colorado River Basin 9:13

14d ago9:13

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Manipulating the clouds to make it rain or snow sounds like the stuff of science fiction. But the technology behind cloud seeding is nothing new: It dates back to the 1940s. That science got a new look recently when lawmakers ordered the Government Accountability Office to re-examine the possibilities of cloud seeding as water becomes a more precio…

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Why Do We Care? 1:37:08

15d ago1:37:08

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Send us a text Pete lost the sd card for a week. Sorry its late Support the show Send emails to [email protected], it doesn't have to be important.Door Noco Moto

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A new report examines the lives of workers at a Greeley meatpacking plant 9:13

17d ago9:13

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JBS is one of the largest meat producers in the world. The company – which is headquartered in Greeley – reportedly earned $76 billion last year. And the company relies on immigrant labor to keep their meatpacking plants, like the one in Greeley, operating. A new story from the Food and Environment Reporting Network and the investigative journalism…

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As disasters roil the insurance market, can Colorado keep coverage viable for homeowners? 9:13

18d ago9:13

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The recent news stories about wildfires in California seem all too familiar to Coloradans. We see homes destroyed by wildfires here every year. But we’ve also been hearing reports of a second, slower-moving disaster in news reports out of California: insurance companies pulling out of high-risk areas, leaving thousands of homeowners with no ability…

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For Coloradans struggling with eating disorders, better treatment options may be on the horizon 9:13

19d ago9:13

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Clinicians who treat patients with eating disorders have endured a perfect storm of challenges in recent years. Specialists say the pandemic, and the years that followed, saw more people developing eating disorders and often taking longer to seek help. On top of that, treatment for these conditions is expensive. At the same time, lawmakers have hea…

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Want to help your kids be successful and resilient? A Fort Collins educator wrote a new handbook 9:13

20d ago9:13

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Parents worry about getting parenting right: limiting screen time, teaching responsibility, helping with homework. It’s a lot of pressure. Author Deborah Winking is an elementary school educator in Fort Collins. And she found her fears about raising a well-rounded child magnified after one of her children, Jack, was diagnosed with Sotos syndrome, a…

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Why Boulder’s new ‘harm reduction’ vending machine just might save a life 9:13

21d ago9:13

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A new vending machine opened for business recently in Boulder. Instead of snacks or soda, customers who visit the machine can grab safe containers for needles ... fentanyl testing strips... or condoms. And all the items are free. Health officials call it a "harm reduction vending machine." It’s funded by restitution money from lawsuits against manu…

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She’s a mom who serves in Congress. She says it’s time to stop sidelining lawmakers who are new parents 9:13

24d ago9:13

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Members of Congress are required to show up in person to vote on any measures. That creates challenges for representatives who are in the final weeks of pregnancy, or who just gave birth. U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen, a Democrat from Lakewood, understands these rules from experience. And she says they’re unfair. She’s due to give birth to her secon…

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Colorado schools are bracing for immigration arrests. This retired educator is helping them prepare 9:13

25d ago9:13

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As President Donald Trump begins his second term, one of his promises to supporters has been to carry out what he calls the largest deportation in U.S. history. This has a number of Colorado communities on edge, especially in places where immigrants without legal status make up a large part of the population. It has also prompted education leaders …

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How one Colorado entrepreneur diverts millions of pounds of waste from landfills 9:13

26d ago9:13

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Old firehoses. Used forklifts. Two-thousand sheets of acrylic plastic. These are the kinds of things you can find at repurposedMATERIALS in Lafayette. The company acquires discarded industrial materials and products and resells them instead of sending them to a landfill. Damon Carson founded the business in 2011 after running two trash companies. T…

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Psychedelic therapy is about to become more common in Colorado. Here’s how it works 9:13

27d ago9:13

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Coloradans who struggle with anxiety or depression will soon have a new treatment option. Psychedelic treatment with a licensed therapist– will be as legal in Colorado as prescription antidepressants. Colorado voters approved this. Starting in April, licensed healing centers can offer psychedelic therapy using psilocybin, the psychedelic component …

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Your Dream Bike Sucks 2:30:37

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Send us a text Another very special recording in the begining of this one. Send us a text if you want a full verion of this moto-centric song. There are more songs too. Probably gonna keep full versions to Patreon but maybe the first can go out on a regular episode? Depends on what you guys think. Maybe you guys have moto songs you have written and…

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Colorado sci-fi author X. Ho Yen’s new book reveals its story as the reader solves a series of puzzles 9:12

1M ago9:12

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When Colorado writer X. Ho Yen was a kid, he loved to read science fiction. X. Ho Yen is autistic. He liked how some sci-fi stories, like the Star Trek series, depicted a more enlightened future society where neurodivergent people were treated equally. Eventually he began writing his own science fiction novels. His newest release is titled Space Au…

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How two Latin American Baroque concerts in Denver highlight some surprising musical history 9:13

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If you think of Baroque music, it might bring to mind ornate-sounding pieces by composers like Bach, Vivaldi or Handel. But a pair of concerts in Denver this weekend will offer listeners a different flavor of Baroque music – one that blends European-style harmonies with rhythms and percussion from Mexico and other Latin American countries. The perf…

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Cuchara is tiny and has no operating ski lift. Here’s why supporters say its future is bright 9:13

1M ago9:13

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Visitors to Colorado ski resorts can ride to the top of the mountain in a sleek gondola, or take a high-speed, four-person chairlift. Or, if they head to one of the state’s smallest resorts, they can ride up in a trailer pulled by a snowcat. Cuchara Mountain Ski Park in southern Colorado operates on weekends without a functioning ski lift, and serv…

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Yes, Colorado has three different lab testing scandals. Here’s what you need to know 9:13

1M ago9:13

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You may have heard the recent news of a scandal involving state lab technicians who falsified some test results of drinking water. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment suspended further testing for now, saying the results couldn’t be trusted. You may also have heard about bogus test results in monitoring for water contamination …

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Let a New Moto Year Begin 2:45:23

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Send us a text Pete cant remember the show details and this needs to get out now Support the show Send emails to [email protected], it doesn't have to be important.Door Noco Moto

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Women sleep less soundly than men. A CU researcher asks if biology – or flawed research – is to blame 9:13

1M ago9:13

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When it’s time to get a good night’s rest, women have it harder than men. Women are more likely than men to have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But the treatments that doctors prescribe for sleep disorders, like medication or different bedtime routines, may be based more on da…

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Want a happier life in 2025? Try this simple advice from a CU happiness expert 9:13

1M ago9:13

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Have any of your New Year’s resolutions included to live a happier life this year? If you said yes, one recent study suggests you’re probably not alone. Americans feel less happy than in previous years, according to the recent World Happiness Rep, which collects data on happiness from countries around the world every year. The U.S. finished 23rd, b…

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Want to foster strong relationships in the year ahead? A CSU friendship expert has some pointers 9:13

1M ago9:13

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The start of a new year often involves making changes in pursuit of a healthier life. For many of us, that means fewer processed foods, more veggies, and – maybe – a few more trips to the gym. Or perhaps your resolution is to work on relationships – to make new friends or reconnect with existing ones. After all, friendships are a key part of our we…

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Your Facebook or Instagram account may outlive you. A new CU project helps people plan for it 9:13

1M ago9:13

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When someone dies nowadays, their online accounts and social media profiles can become a poignant online memorial. Or sometimes, those accounts can become a hassle for grieving loved ones. For many people who have recently lost someone, knowing what to do with a loved one’s online accounts is a mystery. Sometimes an account gets deleted by the orga…

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Some students may have lost their ‘grit.’ Can teachers and parents help bring it back? 9:13

1M ago9:13

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Colorado teachers say their students are missing something that helps determine their academic success. Call it grit. If a student who struggles with math studies hard and performs well on their math test, that’s grit. If they complete a homework assignment that was tough to finish, that's also grit. Erica Breunlin covers education for The Colorado…

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An electrical grid on the moon? Colorado School of Mines students work with NASA to make it possible 9:13

2M ago9:13

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An electrical grid on the moon. It’s an idea that could eventually power a small lunar colony and help take space travel to a new level. And research by two Colorado School of Mines graduate students may help make it a reality. Chris Tolton and Ken Liang built a prototype of that lunar grid and presented it during a recent competition run by NASA. …

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Commentary - Easy (Iron Cross) Rider: The Ride Back 2:55:37

2M ago2:55:37

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Send us a text Who knew there was an Easy Rider 2? Now you know, Pretty Soon you'll wish you didn't. Happy New Year!!!! Support the show Send emails to [email protected], it doesn't have to be important.Door Noco Moto

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Why people love Colorado’s signature chile pepper, according to the man who developed it 9:13

2M ago9:13

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These shorter, colder days over the midwinter holiday are the perfect time to break out that bag of roasted Pueblo chile peppers some of us have kept stashed in the freezer since the fall. They're just waiting to be turned into a big batch of spicy green chile. And for many pepper aficionados, only the Pueblo chile will do. But the popularity of th…

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This tiny, scorpion-like creature is only found in caves near Boulder. Here’s how a family discovered it 9:13

2M ago9:13

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The Denver Museum of Nature and Science made an exciting announcement this year: A new species of cave-dwelling pseudoscorpion had been discovered in the foothills outside Boulder. Researchers named it Larca boulderica – a nod to the city of Boulder – and say the only place on the planet where you’ll find it is in just two caves near the Boulder Fl…

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Easy Rider Commentary 2:38:12

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Send us a text This one ends kinda abruptly. Swigs got holiday levels of drunk. Support the show Send emails to [email protected], it doesn't have to be important.Door Noco Moto

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‘Forever’ chemicals are a big health concern. Colorado scientists found a new way to break them down 9:13

2M ago9:13

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Scientists have found a promising new way to break down harmful “forever” chemicals. Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, are found in many household products including nonstick cookware or waterproof clothing. They’ve also found their way into our drinking water, our food and our bodies. They’re called forever chemica…

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Want safer roads? Start by rethinking how we build them, a CU Denver professor says 9:13

2M ago9:13

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It wasn’t that long ago that some doctors would use lobotomies as a treatment for mental illness, or insomnia, or severe headaches. That wouldn’t happen now – but modern medicine has made some weird, often tragic turns to get to where it is now. Similarly, our modern roadways are designed with what amounts to junk science, according to author Wesle…

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Baggers and Damn Lies 1:11:50

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Send us a text A quick one this week as we had to fit in a second recording. Look forward to a xmas Easy Rider Commentary. Worst bike in the world this week: Captain America's Chopper Best bike in the world this week: Honda ST1100 Support the show Send emails to [email protected], it doesn't have to be important.…

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A unique version of 'The Nutcracker' illuminates the history of Denver’s Five Points neighborhood 9:13

2M ago9:13

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A unique retelling of the holiday classic ‘The Nutcracker’ explores the history and cultural importance of Denver's Five Points neighborhood. The Five Points Nutcracker replaces the story’s traditional characters with significant figures from Denver’s African American community. Five Points was once known as the “Harlem of the West.” Duke Ellington…

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How an ambitious project led by CU-Anschutz researchers could revolutionize eye transplants 9:13

2M ago9:13

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Eye doctors today perform surgeries that would have seemed unthinkable a century or two ago. They can remove cataracts, correct someone’s vision with Lasik surgery, or do a cornea transplant to relieve pain or restore someone’s sight. But one procedure they can’t do at the moment is a full eye transplant for vision restoration. And that prevents do…

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Can’t stand throwing out your Christmas tree after the holidays? Try planting it in your yard instead 9:13

2M ago9:13

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When it comes time to decorate for the holidays, for many people a beautiful Christmas tree is the most essential piece. And some people simply don’t want to let their Christmas tree go. So, they bring a live potted tree into their home, and then move it to their yard after the holidays to enjoy for years to come. If that sounds like your kind of C…

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How to shrink your carbon footprint by rethinking what food you buy at the grocery store 9:13

2M ago9:13

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The ingredients you select when you cook dinner can make a huge difference in your household’s carbon emissions. Mark Easter explores that idea in his book The Blue Plate: A Food Lover’s Guide to Climate Chaos, He’s a retired ecologist in Fort Collins who studies the carbon footprint of the food we eat. His book walks readers through the typical in…

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Episode 259 2:18:58

2M ago2:18:58

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Send us a text A double dump. You dont care about the specifics of this episode do you? Of course not, and good thing because i wont provide it here. Best Bike in the World This Week: The Tomos Targa LX Worst Bike In the World This Week: RE Continental GT 535 Support the show Send emails to [email protected], it doesn't have to be importa…

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The Rumors are Never True 2:40:42

2M ago2:40:42

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Send us a text This one sounds a little funky but gets better after about 40 mins. Sorry its late, Pete has been beyond busy lately. Best Bike In The World This Week: Honda CBR 500r Worst Bike In The World This Week: The Rumored Motorcycle Support the show Send emails to [email protected], it doesn't have to be important.…

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How a Parkinson’s diagnosis took a Denver artist’s work in new directions 9:13

2M ago9:13

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Tim McKay is a Denver artist who fills colorful, sprawling canvases with geometric figures. His paintings can span 12 feet or larger. But a year ago, a diagnosis threatened to disrupt his career. Doctors told him he had Parkinson’ s disease – a condition that would slowly take away his ability to use his muscles. McKay responded by making art that …

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An ice-free day on the Arctic Ocean? It’s coming sooner than we realized, a CU researcher says 9:13

2M ago9:13

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Picture this: It's a summer day. You’re on a ship on the Arctic Ocean. You scan the horizon... and you don’t see any sea ice on the surface of the water. For much of our history, this would be a surreal scenario. The Earth’s northernmost region is typically covered in sea ice and snow year-round. But a University of Colorado researcher says that vi…

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The new film ‘The Order’ looks at the white supremacist group that killed a Denver radio host 9:13

2M ago9:13

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Forty years ago, a Denver radio talk show host named Alan Berg was assassinated. He was shot in his driveway by members of a militant, white supremacist group known as The Order. The group was active in the early 1980s, and one of their goals was to spark revolution against the American government. A new movie tells that story, and explores the FBI…

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A barbecue historian champions a forgotten Colorado culinary hero 9:13

2M ago9:13

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Columbus B. Hill was a pivotal figure in Colorado’s culinary history. He was a Black man originally from Missouri – and he was possibly the most popular barbecue chef in Denver in the late 1800s. His food was so good that it was served to thousands of people at official functions at the state Capitol. But even among hardcore barbecue fans, very few…

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