Steamboat Locals Media

06/19/2025

🎙️ FINAL EPISODE – Common Folk in the Boat 🎙️
Presented by Billo Premium Cannabis

Twenty years ago, a wide-eyed Eli Campbell sat in a small office with Brian Harvey and David Wittlinger as they interviewed him for a position as the Promotions Director for KMFU radio. Now, in the final episode of Common Folk in the Boat, the tables turn as Eli is on the other side of the desk from the two men who gave him his first shot behind the mic.

It’s the perfect send-off for a series grounded in community, authenticity, and the people who shape it.

🎧 Listen now on the Steamboat Locals app or wherever you get your podcasts.

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In the final Common Folk in the Boat, Eli Campbell's and Dave Wittlinger's careers come full circle with local radio legend Brian Harvey.

06/17/2025

🎧 New episode of Steamboat Sound Check is live!

We sat down with the one and only Andy Frasco ahead of his return to Steamboat for the Steamboat Free Summer Concerts on June 21 🎤💥

We talked:
🐶 His puppy backstage rider
🎹 The grind of 250+ shows a year
🎧 His podcast therapy sessions
🎶 New music with Billy Strings, Steve Poltz, Mike Gordon & Daniel Donato
🔥 And whether this show will be family-friendly... or full Frasco

➡️ Listen now and get ready for a show you’ll never forget.

In this episode, we chat with Andy Frasco - the frontman, podcaster, and road warrior - to talk about what he loves about playing in Colorado

06/15/2025

🎙️ Happy Father’s Day!

Today, we bring you—and all the dads who love sports—an unforgettable conversation with the voice behind some of the most iconic moments in sports history: Verne Lundquist.

From Tiger’s legendary chip-in at the Masters to Christian Laettner’s buzzer-beater and the epic “Kick Six,” Verne has been the soundtrack to countless unforgettable moments. In this episode of Common Folk in the Boat, we talk about his journey from nearly entering the ministry to becoming a Hall of Fame broadcaster, his deep love for Steamboat Springs, and what it was like returning to the set of Happy Gilmore 2.

Whether your dad’s a die-hard fan or just appreciates a great story, Verne’s voice alone is sure to bring a heavy dose of nostalgia this Father’s Day. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, presented by Billo Premium Cannabis.

In this Common Folk in the Boat episode, we talk to legendary broadcaster and longtime Steamboat Springs resident Verne Lundquist.

06/06/2025

🎶 One Last Month. One Last Chance to Make a Difference. 🎶

As the Steamboat Locals Choice for Music internet radio station wraps up its final month, we're teaming up with Alpine Bank one last time to support a local nonprofit doing big things in our community.

💚 This month, your song requests will help Rocky Mountain Youth Corps get more young people outdoors—building confidence, leadership, and a lifelong connection to nature.

📲 Every request you make on the Steamboat Locals app or website = a $2 donation to RMYC, thanks to Alpine Bank.

🎧 Make a request. Make an impact. It’s that simple.

06/03/2025

🚴‍♀️✨ New Podcast Drop! ✨🚴‍♂️
🎙️ Elevating Steamboat presented by The Carpet Shoppe

Get the inside scoop on how Routt County Riders is making Steamboat safer, smarter, and more inclusive for cyclists of all ages and abilities! 🚦🛠️💛

In this episode, Gardner Flannigan sits down with RCR’s rockstar Executive Director Laraine Martin to talk:

🔄 Donated bikes changing lives through the Bike Match program
👧🧒 Teaching 6th graders how to ride smart with Street Smarts
🧠⚖️ Advocating for safe, sustainable trails
⚡ Helping everyone ride — including with e-bike access for those who need it most
🎒🌲 Volunteers who keep the trail spirit alive with the Trail Ambassador program

Ready to roll? 🎧🚴‍♀️
🎧 Listen now:

In this episode of Elevating Steamboat, presented by The Carpet Shoppe, Gardner Flannigan chats with Laraine Martin of Routt County Riders.

06/02/2025

📣 Steamboat Locals Media Could Be Yours 📣

Steamboat Locals was born from a simple idea: what if we combined blogs, podcasts, and curated radio—all hyper-local to Steamboat—and made it 100% digital?

The support has blown us away. Thank you for listening, reading, sharing, and believing in this homegrown media experiment. 💛

That said, an unexpected opportunity has come along that aligns better with long-term goals for me and my family—and it’s time to step aside.

But here’s the thing:
We still believe in the mission.
We still believe this model works.
And we believe someone else might want to take it even further.

👉 If you or someone you know has the passion, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit to carry the torch and shape what local media can look like in the Yampa Valley, let’s talk. Steamboat Locals Media is ready for its next chapter—maybe it's yours?

🎙️ After an incredible year of experimenting with what local media could be, unless somebody else with passion for story telling and community steps up, our final podcasts and blogs will run through June 15. The radio stream will continue through June 30.

From the bottom of our hearts—thank you, Steamboat. 🏔️❤️
– Eli Campbell
Steamboat Locals Media

While I firmly believe there is a successful path for all digital community-focused media here in Steamboat, it's time for us to shut down.

05/27/2025

🚌 Tired legs from biking Emerald? Back sore from yard work or chasing your kids across the soccer fields? Or maybe your skin’s just feeling the dry climate struggle...

Something cool is coming to town to help you hit reset—without breaking a sweat or your budget.

It’s free, courtesy of McCreight Progressive Dentistry and Steamboat Face and Body. And it might be just what your mountain-worn body needs.

👀 Curious? Get the details here:
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On June 23rd from 4-6pm, the Mind Body Soul BTL Bus Tour will park at the UCHealth Medical Office Building - a traveling lab for recovery.

05/20/2025

🐾 Celebrate National Pet Month 🐾

May is National Pet Month—a perfect time to honor the joy, companionship, and unconditional love our furry friends bring into our lives. 🐶🐱

In our latest article, we explore the many benefits of pet ownership and feature expert insights from Dave and Jodi Terranova, owners of Paws 'n Claws All Things Pet in Steamboat Springs.

From stress relief and mental health support to allergy protection and overall wellness, pets truly enrich our lives in countless ways. 🐾 Discover how to give back to them this month—with love, care, and a few treats!

👉 Read the full article:

A month to celebrate the joy pets bring to people’s lives and promote responsible pet ownership, May is National Pet Month.

05/17/2025

🚴‍♀️ Positive Path for Gravel Cycling 🍾

Routt County isn't just a beautiful place to ride—it's a community that lives and breathes gravel cycling. In the latest Spoke Talk feature from Routt County Riders, SBTGRVL’s Director of Marketing shares what makes this region so special, as well as tips to maintain a respectful relationship between cyclists and our rural community members.

Read more to learn about fostering a community that values kindness, safety, and shared experiences on the road.

👉 Read the full article here:

In this Spoke Talk, SBT GRVL provides tips to maintain a positive relationship between the rural community and cyclists.

05/16/2025

🚲 If you're anything like us...the real shock of pulling bikes out of winter storage this spring was realizing just how much your kids have grown. 😲👟⬆️

In Steamboat, kids aren’t just cruising the neighborhood—they’re charging down Emerald, tackling Buff Pass, and pushing the limits on real singletrack. That means they need more than just any bike... they need the right bike.

💡 That’s why we teamed up with Ski Haus Steamboat to learn more about what parent's need to know when considering new bike purchases for ever-growing kids. From balance bikes to full-suspension machines, their are options that grow with your kids—and keep them loving every ride.

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In a town like Steamboat Springs, the question isn’t if your kid will ride trails, it’s how well equipped they are when they do.

05/16/2025

🎶 Mid-May Music Update: Your Song Requests Are Making a Difference! 🎶

We're halfway through May, and your song requests are not only shaping our playlists but also supporting a great cause. This month, we've seen a shift in top requested artists:

1) John Mayer

2) The Avett Brothers

3) Steep Canyon Rangers – who recently performed at the Strings Music Festival Steamboat Springs, CO l this past winter and are the only two-time guests on the Steamboat Sound Check podcast.

Each song request contributes $2 to the Yampa Valley Sustainability Council, thanks to the generous support of Alpine Bank. YVSC is dedicated to building a sustainable and resilient Yampa Valley through initiatives in waste diversion, energy, transportation, land and water resilience, and community engagement.

📲 Submit your song requests via the Steamboat Locals app or at SteamboatLocals.com. Let's continue to enjoy great music while supporting sustainability in our community! 🌱🎧

05/13/2025

🚨 A brand new expert-level downhill trail is coming to Emerald Mountain… and you could help name it. 👀

Think berms, jumps, drops, and one of the most exciting additions to Steamboat’s trail system in years. But here's the twist — the final trail name is up to the community, and the shortlist is 🔥.

Want to know the four names under consideration and how to vote?
Click below to get the full story ⬇️
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The city is working on a new downhill trail on Emerald Mountain, and your help is needed in selecting a name.