Only 6% of exercise science studies women. UCCS physiologist Dr. Marissa Baranauskas explains cycle-based training, altitude, fueling & RED-S for female athletes.

Here's the full breakdown of July events in Colorado Springs, straight from the Springs & Things podcast.

A sweet, surprising, genuinely moving conversation about animals, community, and the unexpected things that heal us.

We break down what they had to say, and what it means if you live here, ride here, or just sit in traffic here.

This summer, we're trading coffee dates for library dates! In this episode, we go behind the scenes of the Pikes Peak Library District's Summer Adventure program

After a year and a half of spotlighting the best people and places in Colorado Springs, we're flipping the script. This week, we answer the questions listeners ask most, from what we do outside the podcast to our favorite local restaurants, most emotional interviews, and the food spots we're still grieving.

Did a monkey bite really launch the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo? Did Spencer Penrose actually ride his horse into the Antlers Hotel lobby? And why is the Shrine of the Sun named after Will Rogers instead of the man who built it?

From heritage festivals to bizarre-but-beloved quirky traditions, Jonathan reveals the anchor events that define life in the Pikes Peak region, plus a few once-in-a-decade celebrations happening in 2026 that you absolutely cannot miss.

Due to its popularity, we've decided to re-release this episode! Please note, however, some of the events are dated, but that design inspo is still oh so relevant :) If you’ve ever saved a home photo on Instagram and thought, “Love this…but why doesn’t it work in my house?”...this episode explains exactly why.

The Free for Kids program is opening the doors to live orchestral performances for the next generation, making it easier (and more fun) than ever to introduce kids to music, creativity, and community.

From an organization keeping domestic violence and human trafficking survivors safe, to a program teaching kids as young as four how to set boundaries and recognize unsafe situations, to a foundation wrapping foster families in community support with a 100 percent high school graduation rate among the kids they serve, this episode is a love letter to the organizations making Colorado Springs better every single day.

Sitting around Lauren's kitchen table with cappuccinos and actual breakfast burritos in hand, Meagan walks Carly and Lauren through her wildly popular ongoing breakfast burrito review series on social media, explains why she is as passionate about getting locals off the North Side as she is about the food itself, and shares what it is really like to go viral and deal with spicy TikTok comment sections.

Uncover the hidden Easter eggs and design details tucked into every corner of the property, from chapel spire millwork behind the front desk to class color mosaics at every entrance.

Carly sits down with Tara McCarthy, Executive Director of PikeRide, to talk about how this local nonprofit is transforming transportation into a tool for freedom, dignity, and second chances.

Carly and Lauren sit down with longtime Channel 5 news anchor turned community storyteller Andy Koen to talk about the city's first ever Veterans Week, how a canceled Veterans Day Parade was rescued in under five weeks, and what makes this year's celebration especially significant as the U.S. Army, Navy, and Marine Corps all mark their 250th anniversaries.

Along the downtown COS Art Walk they reflect on a year of friendship, community, and discovering the best of Colorado Springs together, and close it out with hot takes on the city's rapidly evolving food and dining scene.

Think you're not artistic? Jeremiah Houck, Assistant Director of the Bemis School of Art at Colorado College, is here to prove you wrong.

Hear how Chloe is bringing fresh energy, bold ideas, and female representation to the podium, what it feels like to command an orchestra in front of a live audience, and why the mountains are already shaping her creative vision.

Grab a drink, open your world, and join us for a fun, inspiring conversation that’ll make you want to fill your October with color, music, and meaning.

Think three days of powerful storytelling, laughter, goosebumps, and conversations that stick with you long after the credits roll. From river rafting adventures to thought-provoking documentaries, every film has one thing in common: a woman behind the lens.