We're joined once again by Naomi of Longmont Dish. You know, the local Instagram account that dishes about dishes... and that means TONS of restaurant talk! We love having her on the show because she's got the deep cut on every menu in town, including tips on customizing your cocktails. Tune in to learn who's got the best food and who's got the wor…

Quick PSA here on the many things happening for the Fourth of July this year: where to watch fireworks (note: NOT atop goose eggs), the drone show, and the new Concert in the Park location! Tune in for the tips!

Lance is the owner and co-founder of many "F" keys - some you may recognize from your home computer. Most notably, this includes F9 which also happens to be his architecture firm with a focus on sustainable living, which is he started right here in Longmont. Lance also claims multiple pages of Google results, though we forgot to ask how many of tho…

Hey all! We were all excited to have Beau Raffensperger on the show today ahead of opening his new restaurant, The Den on Eleventh. Buuttt.... would you believe he's super busy what with the restaurant officially opening this Monday (June 10)? Anyway, it's Annie and Brady and actually we've got a heap of things happening around town. Heaps. Even so…

Today we are joined by Giovanni Leone and Zach Nassar, a couple of the main players in Johnson's Station, a COMPLETE renovation and repurposing of that crazy old gas station in Prospect. This one almost feels like some kind of SEO effort... in addition to Prospect, we talk rooftop bars, pickleball, outdoor drinks, and summer concerts. We also specu…

(Sorry for dropping this one late, folks! Life...) Cassie lives believes in being "a pink house in a sea of blah." So, she lives in a pink house, and she works as a graphic designer under the banner of Pink House Design. She's a warm, fun human. She's an avid dog lover with an interesting work history. Also got an interesting work history. Complete…

The Balcoms are about to open TWO stalls at the new food hall in Longmont, which will take them to three unique menus in Boulder County. Today, they tell us how they got to the point where they could be so ambitious. It's a wild ride that starts with a young man who hates school and a young woman with an enthusiasm for cooking shows and food magazi…

Our biggest crowd yet! We had a really great time seeing everyone as we talked about eels fighting crustaceans, ebikes, and the state of public schools. We were even joined by Dryland owner, Nels Wroe, who has the best shirts and puns we have ever experienced. Pure legend. And, there's a bit of an ambush at the end... Grab a drink and tune in! (Oh,…

Join us for a live recording event at Dryland Distillers on April 4 at 5:30 PM!! Today we are joined by Shakeel Dalal of LAUNCH: Longmont Housing - a local coalition focused on housing. Well, housing, affordability, sustainability, environmental impact... Like, a holistic approach to housing and community. It doesn't have to be scary! Before all th…

Today, Annie and Brady talk business news in Longmont! Boy, we really need to do some kind of roundup, because there's a heap of openings, closings, and sales. About those openings, we've also got Chef Larry who is currently building out Red Cedar Bistro, a Mediterranean restaurant on Main. He's set to open in the next few months, and I can tell yo…

Note: Next LIVE recording is April 4 at Dryland Distillery! It's another episode dedicated to Longmont (mostly). Some said it couldn't be done! Other's said it shouldn't be done! Well, they did it. Today, Annie and Brady are joined by a large black curtain that seems to confuse them both. They also offer the latest on Winchell's, and little "irrati…

Alec Gorynski, President and CEO of the Lincoln Community Foundation discusses LCF's childcare and affordable housing efforts as well a their unique and Donor Advised Fund fee free model. Mentions Alec Gorynski Lincoln Community Foundation Lincoln Littles Music Cake Vampire Weekend Books Nothing Like It In the World: The Men Who Built the Transcont…

Doctoral Candidate Rachel Hanebutt joins the show to discuss the importance of digital equity and access and why Community Foundation's should become engaged in this issue. Mentions Rachel Hanebutt, Ed.M., M.A. M.S. Vanderbilt University profile on Rachel Hanebutt's work Nashville Digital Inclusion Task Force Recommendations OneSec App Hard Fork po…

We've been brigaded! Today, the studio is invaded by u/1davide, moderator of the local Longmont subreddit. The subreddit is a place where news is shared, discussions are had, and rants are... ranted. It's also like THE place to discuss road paint, stoplight timing, and traffic accidents. Brady has been on the sub for a long time, and it was pretty …

Steve Alley, Managing Partner of EAC, joins the show this week to discuss successful board retreats, board members and an array of other topics Mentions Steve Alley EAC Ryanhood acoustic band Music Thanks to Andy Eppler for our intro Music Thanks to David Cutter Music for "Float AwayBy Eric Hozempa

We have huge news about one of the oldest and most recognizable buildings in Longmont. You know, it used to have the China Panda. Before that (WAAAAY before) it was Longmont's first hotel. It currently houses Java Stop... and even the Speakeasy. Speaking of, today we have Sarah Carrillo who is the founder and owner of the speakeasy. AND, she is the…

Sharna Goldseker is today's leading expert on multigenerational and next generation philanthropy and -- as a next generation donor herself -- offers a trusted and insider's perspective. As Founder of 21/64, Sharna has been a leading and consistent presence in the philanthropic field for two decades and is known for her quiet gravitas and insight. I…

President and CEO of the El Paso Community Foundation, Eric Pearson joins the podcast to discuss local journalism, immigration and their work on La Nube, El Paso's new Children's Museum. Mentions Eric Pearson El Paso Community Foundation La Nube El Paso Matters Music/Articles/Books Phoebe Bridgers Boygenius Conferences AdNet 2024 Conference Music T…

On the introduction to Season 3, Sheryl Aikman, Consultant with EAC & Associates stops in to discuss: - The pending regulations regarding excise taxes on tax deductible distributions made by a sponsoring organization from DAFs - Where Community Foundation professionals should engage - The value proposition for DAFs at Community Foundations vs Comme…

Today we're joined by Amanda Maldonado of Coy Ink Studio. Are we supposed to say, "of" here? Rather, she IS Coy Ink Studio. What's more, she's a stretching enthusiast, time management expert... and a HUGE (fellow) nerd about Longmont. We thoroughly enjoyed this interview! And here is the book referenced, Between Grass and Hay. Thanks to Andy Eppler…

First of all, sorry for the late drop. We've ben slacking. But it was worth the wait! Royalty abounds! Today (well, a week or so ago), we're joined by Macie May, the self purported Queen of Longmont. I guess that makes her a leader in more than one way, because, well, Macie basically IS the Longmont Leader. (You know, the local news source!?) Like,…

Today, we've got a special live solstice spirit episode recorded at Dry Land Distillers. Like, we had a real audience and they listened and even said they liked it. So that was a nice change. What was it about? Uh, well, Annie has a drink and bares it all! She's got HEAPS of gossip about old town. She also provides an update about Longmont's swinge…

Please come seeeeeee us this Wednesday, Dec 20 at 5:30 pm at Dryland Distillers! We will be recording live. Entertainment and value not guaranteed. Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music!

Hello all, Busy time of year but hang on for Season 3 coming in January! Thanks Music Thanks to Andy Eppler for our intro Music Thanks to David Cutter Music for "Float AwayBy Eric Hozempa

And we made it - the episode I mean. We didn't really even have to try that hard. What did we talk about again? Oh yeah, Brady cannot stop talking about wood. And pickleball. Boy this is all starting to sound extremely euphemistic. But, we would never do that - intentionally speak in euphemisms. In other news we talk about plowing in Longmont. Oh, …

Today’s guest is Rachel Hunter - no, Rachel Barrantes! - of A Florae, a retail floral shop and clothing boutique at 464 Main. Oh! And downstairs there’s a vintage shop, too. Obviously, Rachel is constantly in motion, and so are her businesses which are traveling south at roughly 0.000068 miles per hour. For real, we did the math (very roughly). If …

Eric Zimmer, PhD is the newly appointed Director of Philanthropy of the Black Hills Area Community Foundation. Listen how Eric is transitioning from academia to community foundation work and going back to his hometown of Rapid City South Dakota. Mentions Include: Eric Zimmer Forthcoming book: - Red Earth Nation: Reclamation and Recovery on Meskwaki…

This week starts with a Sidedish original: Brady does his homework! (And, Annie warms a seat at the back of the class!) Then, we talk REAL sweets stuff... massive redevelopment plans at the Sugar Mill. (*groan* that's not very good.) Charlie Woolley has a HUGE update about what's is planned over there. It's... actually super informative? Thanks to …

Joe Carter, Vice President of Development for the Oklahoma City Community Foundation joins the show this week to discuss their success with nonprofit endowment funds. Oklahoma City CF is home to 400 nonprofit endowments and they provide a wide array of services to those funds. Joe provides some tips on discussing the power of endowments with donors…

Today we talk to Stevan Kukic about the push for a new performing arts center. It's not ALL we talk about, but kinda we mostly talk about that. It'll be on the ballot, which makes it oddly political for this little show. Well--it's not political in the way that things are political on Twitter or X or whatever its called these days, but it's downrig…

An impromptu conversation about Community Foundation issues and topics with Brad Ward, Regional Director Community Foundations for Foundant Technologies and Chris Quaka, President and CEO for Benton Community Foundation. Please pardon the noise. This episode was taped at the Annual Conference for Growing Community Foundation's Conference last week …

Sidedish is sifting through heaps of garbage this week. Like, really. Normally we try not to be quite so trashy, but when your guest is AS GREEN as Bridget Johnson it just kind of happens. Bridget operates Green Girl Recycling and is absolutely crazy about waste diversion and recycling. She’s an engaging ball of pure energy who talks about the comf…

Rosemary Dorsa, Chair of the KACF National Advisory Conference Committee joins the show for this bonus episode on the KACF conference coming in October 2023. Mentions Rosemary Dorsa KACF Annual Conference for Growing Community Foundations Music Thanks to Andy Eppler for our intro Music Thanks to David Cutter Music for "Float Away…

Today, Annie and Brady wonder about carpet cleaning. How targeted do they make cleaning agents? Do they include some of the lesser-thought-of bodily fluids? Also, are carpet cleaners dramatically underpaid? Oh and we actually talk about Longmont from time to time, too. Thanks for Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music. Sen…

Brennan Gould, President and CEO of the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, explains how the tragegy of the 2017 white supremacist acts of terror transformed the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation and her community. Mentions Include: Brennan Gould Charlottesville Area Community Foundation Small is Beautiful, Economics as if People Mat…

Hello all, the show will be back in full force shortly but here's some information about conferences, a recommendation on a podcast episode that speaks to perpetuity and a rant from Eric. Thanks for listening Reach the show at emergentcf@gmail.com Check out this episode Future Perfect Podcast: Donors from beyond the Grave Music Thanks to Andy Epple…

Because we hear there's going to be some football. Meaning, there will be football in Boulder. It seems like kind of a big deal and people are worried about traffic. We bring it up because we hear the coach, "Mr. Prime," bought a house in Longmont. Or, at least the house is near Longmont so the news seems relevant. Don't worry, Brady's not trying t…

Nia Wassink, nonprofit expert, political consultant and founder of Prismatic Consulting, joins the program this week to discuss her concerns with DAFs and the need for regulation. Nia is the author of the paper, Let's Talk About DAFS for the disruptive fundraiser who is tired of the status quo. Mentions Include: Nia Wassink Prismatic Consulting Let…

This week Annie and Brady explore Longmont's JUICIEST news! Seriously, this podcast has never been juicier, not even when we mention that seafood place - you know... the one with "juicy" in its name. It might have something to do with the guest Robyn Knowlan, owner of one of Longmont's newest (healthiest) beverage bars - Wonder Press! Join us for f…

Eric is taking a brief break but stay tuned for more guests and issues coming up soon! Music Thanks to Andy Eppler for our intro Music Thanks to David Cutter Music for "Float AwayBy Eric Hozempa

SIDEDISH LIVE AND IN PERSON August 9, 2023 | 5:00 pmDryland Distillery

This week, Annie and Brady learn that Longmont has a real contender in the 2023 USA Mullet Championship. Come to think of it, this week Annie and Brady learn that the 2023 Mullet Championship is even a thing. Also, there’s some WONDERFULLY JUICY news about the (former!) Ziggy’s location on Francis. And then there’s the cultural phenomenon that is B…

“MsDuctTape”, otherwise known as Ana-Marie Jones of Interpro is on a mission to change the way communities do emergency management. Ana-Marie is the Chief Resiliency Officer and top-rated keynote speaker and consultant for nonprofits, health departments, foundations and grant making associations who are looking to create sustainable readiness and f…

Katie Dearing, M. Ed, Community 101 Coordinator for the Oregon Community Foundation is back to discuss the accomplishments of Community 101 youth giving program and some tips on how you can create your own program at your CF. Mentions Include: Katie Dearing, Community 101 Coordinator Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) Katie's Secret Talent is... Pho…

Eric's gone fishing but catch us next week for more episodes. Music Thanks to Andy Eppler for our intro Music Thanks to David Cutter Music for "Float AwayBy Eric Hozempa

Note: On August 9, we will be recording LIVE from Dryland Distillery at 4:00 PM. Come down to 519 Main Street to watch Brady and Annie record... and fumble with live production! Today, Annie and Brady are joined by Lauren (Wren) Stapleton of the Wolf and Wren - which is called a “greeting card shop” by google maps. But holy cow is it more than that…

As a volunteer in the nonprofit world and past President of the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners (CGP), Estate Attorney and LL.M Brad Gornto has a lot of appreciation for the nuances of helping individuals and families with their charitable plans. In this episode Brad stresses the need for stewardship and how CFs can better recogniz…

Brett Hunkins, CFO for the Community Foundation of Greater Flint and Board member for FOAG joins the podcast this week to discuss the impacts of the finance and operations division at at community foundations. Mentions Include: Brett Hunkins Community Foundation of Greater Flint Finance, Administration and Operations Group (FOAG) Books, Podcast and…

This week, Brady shares his opinion on dog cataract surgery and Annie keeps hers to herself. Why the secrets - what is she hiding? We may never know. Maybe a well orchestrated email campaign could break the silence? For the moment, it remains a mystery. All we really know is that she’s dropping balls. Just dropping them everywhere. There’s too many…

Sheryl Aikman, of Ekstrom Alley Clontz and Associates (EAC) and an expert in mission-driven asset development, discusses how community foundations can balance the need to say no while still providing a place for everyone. From her journey as an English major to becoming an influential figure in community foundations, Sheryl shares her experiences a…