Best Mountain Bike Radio Podcasts (2025)

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The new Waterworks Park in Pueblo officially splashes open 2:23

5d ago2:23

2:23

Pueblo Water spent about $11 million to turn a dangerous spot on the Arkansas River into a free, family friendly, all-levels recreation area with wading ponds, tubing areas and whitewater challenges.

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Gnar Couch Podcast 169: Queen of Darkfest Chelsea Kimball, Rob Sleeps on the Toilet, Best Meat Sticks 1:49:12

5d ago1:49:12

1:49:12

Sweet Jesus riding a mini horse through a desert mesa of expired meat sticks, what a podshow we have for you this week. It’s episode 169, which if you think about it, is just 100 positions away from being remotely impressive. Tonight, we're joined by the Queen of Dark Fest herself, Chelsea Kimball, a.k.a. Her Darkness. Boston Rob’s explains how he …

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What to expect from the 17th annual Green Box Arts Festival in Green Mountain Falls 5:15

12d ago5:15

5:15

Tickets go on sale Monday, May 19 for 2025's Green Box Arts Festival in Green Mountain Falls.

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Despite tariff pause, this Colorado bike company has hit the end of the trail 4:37

15d ago4:37

4:37

“We've got a really good group ... But I can't keep paying them. There's just no way to do that.”

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Gnar Couch Podcast 168: Amelia Capuano, Chuffed on Keen Song Debut, Why Aren't You Dirt Jumping? 1:43:05

20d ago1:43:05

1:43:05

Strap in, degenerates, because—holy shit—episode 168 of the Gnar Couch Podshow descends on your brain like a Raptor cranked to 11, meth in the tank, and some dude named Lars judging your court case from the witness stand while Kid Rock shotguns a Busch Light in the background. Have you ever mixed an unwashed pair of five-panels with Swedish thrash …

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Gnar Couch Podcast 167: April Zastrow, Ryan Rodriguez, NRML MTBer, Teddy Hayden, and the Gayest TDS Ever? 1:30:13

27d ago1:30:13

1:30:13

Buckle up, degenerates—this episode of the Gnar Couch Podshow is a full-throttle plunge into the chaos of what might’ve been the gayest TDS Enduro yet (their words, not ours… actually, no, definitely ours). Cheef, JP, Boston Rob, and Jimmy Sniper are back, joined by misfits like April Zastrow, Ryan Rodriguez, NRML Mountain Biker, Teddy Hayden, and …

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UFO Watchtower in the San Luis Valley famous for a horse skeleton and vortexes celebrates 25 years of aliens 5:13

1M ago5:13

5:13

An Anniversary Celebration for Memorial Day weekend will be a good time for first contact.

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Progress on a 70-year-old promise to pipe clean drinking water to southeastern Colorado 8:51

1M ago8:51

8:51

A billion-dollar project to build a pipeline snakes its way east from near Pueblo toward Lamar. It's the Arkansas Valley Conduit.

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Gnar Couch Podcast 166: Ben Crockett, Trailer of Shame, 90s Kid Nostalgia 1:59:52

1M ago1:59:52

1:59:52

Welcome back to the Gnar Couch Podshow, where adult supervision is still just a rumor. This week, Chief, Boston Rob, and JP/Uncle Touche are joined by Ben Crockett—author, former editor of BMX Plus!, and full-time nostalgia dealer—for a full-throttle blast through the wild-ass chaos of growing up BMX, skating, and blowing stuff up in the 80s and 90…

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Honoring the labor and legacy of Black women: Chloé Duplessis brings “Twelve Tablecloths” to Trinidad 23:47

2M ago23:47

23:47

The installation features the stories of four Black domestic workers in Trinidad between 1890 and 1920.

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How a troll and a castle are boosting business in Teller County 4:40

2M ago4:40

4:40

Like many Colorado mountain towns, the economies of Cripple Creek and Victor depend on visitors taking a long trip down a winding highway. A troll and castles made of ice are helping bridge a seasonal gap.

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Richards Rubbish Roundup is keeping Colorado Springs clean 3:16

2M ago3:16

3:16

Meet the group that’s picked up more than 45,000 pounds of trash in one year.

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Gnar Couch Podcast 165: NRML MTBer, Frisco Freeride Fuckery, The Cosby Simulation 1:49:03

2M ago1:49:03

1:49:03

Alright, strap in Gnards, ‘cause you’re tuning into another idiotic episode of the Gnar Couch Podshow. Today, we’re talking to “NRML MTB'er” — who, spoiler alert, is anything but normal. We’ve got Boston Rob, JP/Uncle Touche, Sebastian the wildcard guest, Chief, and Jimmy Sniper gearing up to take you on a deranged journey through mountain biking's…

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Perspectives on water after 30 years of talking about it in the Arkansas River Basin 4:54

2M ago4:54

4:54

Water managers and users from all over Colorado met to talk about the often contentious nature of water and to look for possible solutions to longstanding, reoccurring and often vexing questions about the precious resource.

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Gnar Couch Podcast 164: Calirado Kid, Front Butts, Aleksander Rubonov 1:46:29

2M ago1:46:29

1:46:29

Strap in and hold on tight 'cause you're back with the Gnar Couch Podshow, the only show more unhinged than your grandma’s teeth. This week, JP a.k.a. Uncle Touche, Boston Rob, Cheef, and Jimmy Sniper, are cranking one out with the Colorado Kid, a former engineer turned MTB jokester. We’re kicking things off with a wild guess-who of the non-existen…

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The great American Dust Bowl novel inspired by a woman’s childhood on a dryland farm in Southeastern Colorado 17:40

2M ago17:40

17:40

Did her contemporary, John Steinbeck, steal her spotlight?

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As tariffs take effect, a new struggle for small town newspapers arises – the cost of paper 4:30

2M ago4:30

4:30

A 25 percent tariff on Canadian timber products, which includes newsprint, is set to resume April 2.

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Gnar Couch Podcast 163: Luke Whitlock, Fundraiser for Kevin Boyer, Pickleball Lasses vs. Tennis GILFs 1:46:34

2M ago1:46:34

1:46:34

After 10 long months of diaper blowouts and sleep deprivation, Cheef has returned from spawning his future giga-Chad son, and the Four Horsemen of the MTB Apocalypse are back to offend 90% of the MTB world while whispering sweet, honey-soaked nonsense into the ears of the remaining 10%. This week, Rampage rider and all-around dirt wizard Luke Whitl…

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25,000 sandhill cranes – spared by bird flu – arrive in San Luis Valley just in time for Monte Vista festival 6:16

3M ago6:16

6:16

While this flock appears to have not been impacted by bird flu, an eastern population of sandhill cranes saw 1,500 die.

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For owner of Ford Amphitheater in Colorado Springs, live music’s future is in mid-size cities — even if locals complain about the noise 5:06

3M ago5:06

5:06

The Colorado Springs live-music space has received significant pushback from neighbors.

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Happy trails for Susan Davies, who steps down as head of Trails and Open Space Coalition 4:58

3M ago4:58

4:58

After 15 years leading the Trails and Open Space Coalition, Susan Davies has retired.

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Great Fruitcake Toss returns to Manitou Springs 2:22

4M ago2:22

2:22

It’s a bird … it’s a plane … it’s a fruitcake!

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Colorado Springs voters will weigh in on recreational marijuana sales — again — in April 2:07

4M ago2:07

2:07

This will be the third time in less than six months that voters will be asked about allowing recreational marijuana sales.

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The history of the Royal Gorge Bridge, built 1,000 feet above the Arkansas River 11:47

4M ago11:47

11:47

Even now, it is the highest suspension bridge in the nation and one of the highest in the world.

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Colorado Springs City Council to decide on implementing voter-passed recreational marijuana rules 2:24

5M ago2:24

2:24

Legal questions remain over how close pot shops could be to schools and treatment centers.

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Pueblo Community College getting a new nursing simulation lab thanks to $2 million donation 0:37

5M ago0:37

0:37

A nursing simulation lab with mannequins that "breathe" and "give birth" is coming to the Fremont Campus of Pueblo Community College.

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Gnar Couch Podcast 162: Rob's Shitgasm, The Lumbersexual, We Try a Bit 1:24:45

5M ago1:24:45

1:24:45

Boy, oh boy. What a great mountain bike podcast we have for you this week. We discuss everything you need to know about buying your next bike, including: Rob's shitgasm, a very strange phenomenon where Boston Rob tried to push out a fart when he was 12 and ended up also having his first orgasm, Cheef's closeted desire to be a gay lumberjack (accord…

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Pueblo stops practice of giving lengthy jail sentences for failure to appear in court 2:13

6M ago2:13

2:13

People charged with minor offenses were often given hundreds of days in jail if they skipped a court date.

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Colorado Springs inches closer toward approving its new tallest building 5:52

6M ago5:52

5:52

The proposal passed a major hurdle involving tax incentives.

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New plan to address homelessness in Colorado Springs calls for more aggressive camp cleanups, more affordable housing 4:18

6M ago4:18

4:18

Colorado Springs has seen the unhoused population decrease by 12 percent.

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Gnar Couch Podshow 161: Chris Canfield and Vampire Bikes, Why Carbon Sucks, Basement Possums 1:51:17

6M ago1:51:17

1:51:17

In this episode of the Gnar Couch Podshow, hosts Chief, JP/Uncle Touche, Boston Rob, and Jimmy Sniper are joined by renowned bike designer Chris Canfield. We dive into Chris’s extensive experience and involvement with multiple bike brands, including Revel, Canfield, Flow Bikes, and his new venture, Vampire. Chris shares his excitement about his cut…

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Jim Bishop, Southern Colorado castle builder, dies at 80 2:19

6M ago2:19

2:19

Jim Bishop began building his monumental stone castle high atop a hillside in the forest of the Wet Mountains in 1969.

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Colorado Springs voters appear to approve recreational marijuana sales, but questions remain 4:52

6M ago4:52

4:52

The outcome resolves a peculiar legal dilemma that seemed on the horizon after it looked like voters had also approved a measure which would have banned retail marijuana businesses within Colorado Springs city limits.

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Gnar Couch Podshow 160: "The Hacker" Loses Again, Front Boofing ZYN, Nigel's Bug Eyes 1:20:32

7M ago1:20:32

1:20:32

Welcome back to the greatest MTB podcast on earth, the Gnar Couch Podshow. It's been six long months since Cheef's baby was bornt, and now he's ready to neglect his family again to head up this idiotic mess. In this episode, your favorite mediocre mountain bikers who never talk about mountain biking--Jimmy Sniper, Cheef, Boston Rob, and JP/Uncle To…

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Billions in new projects expected to increase utility bill base rates in Colorado Springs 4:49

7M ago4:49

4:49

The average homeowner’s cost has recently grown by about $9 a month to cover rising fuel prices. Now the city owned Colorado Springs Utilities, which handles power, gas, water and sewer, is about to ask for another type of increase called a base rate increase.

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42 films shine at this year’s Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival in Colorado Springs 2:02

7M ago2:02

2:02

North America's longest-running women's film festival is celebrating its 37th year at Colorado College.

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Man killed in Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine elevator malfunction honored with memorial procession in Cripple Creek 2:21

7M ago2:21

2:21

A procession down main street in the town Thursday honored Patrick Weier, 46, who was killed after an elevator malfunctioned last week.

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Southern Colorado bluegrass festival recognized by international music association. Hear about legendary performers and how it helps kids 14:19

8M ago14:19

14:19

For more than two decades, musicians have gathered in Westcliffe for the annual High Mountain Hay Fever festival. Now, it's a finalist for the International Bluegrass Music Association's event of the year award.

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Penrose funeral home owners accept plea deal in federal case, vacating trial 4:50

8M ago4:50

4:50

The owners of the Return to Nature funeral home, where 190 decomposing bodies were found, have told the federal court hearing their case they want to change their plea.

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How water in Southern Colorado’s rivers gets divvied up before crossing state lines 4:44

9M ago4:44

4:44

The Rio Grande and Arkansas Rivers are critical resources providing water for homes, farms, industry and recreation.

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Fairplay’s ‘Burro Days’ clops along into its 75th year 4:23

9M ago4:23

4:23

Teams of two—one donkey and one human—took on the 30-mile course for the final event of the weekend known as Burro Days.

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Colorado Springs Ford Amphitheater agrees to changes to address noise complaints 6:10

9M ago6:10

6:10

Mayor Yemi Mobolade and city staff met with the venue’s operators to discuss additional measures after backlash from neighboring residents.

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Colorado Springs mayor, city staff will meet with operators of Ford Amphitheater after widespread noise complaints 2:23

9M ago2:23

2:23

A city councilmember who lives near the venue said residents “are speaking truth.”

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More than 100 people were treated for heat illnesses during a Colorado Springs air show. Could more have been done to prevent it? 2:09

9M ago2:09

2:09

Organizers said the Club Q shooting taught them how to better track patients on site with a new app-tracked wristband system.

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Why do people compete in the Colorado State Fair? For some it’s continuing tradition, for others it means trying new things 2:26

9M ago2:26

2:26

Baking, fine arts, livestock shows and more – people of all ages vie for blue ribbons in hundreds of different competitions at the Colorado State Fair.

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So you want to plant a tree on the Front Range? A new list can help you choose the right one 5:02

10M ago5:02

5:02

A recently updated list that recommends Front Range trees was put together by CSU academics, staff at the Denver Botanic Gardens and tree care professionals.

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A list of the best trees to plant on the Front Range as recommended by experts 4:52

10M ago4:52

4:52

The Front Range Tree Recommendation List includes over 200 varieties of tree that were evaluated and rated by experts in the industry based on decades of experience. It aims to serve as a single reference point for professionals to use and share with customers.