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Can a local government podcast be fun? Jennifer Schreuder from the City of Colorado Springs Communications Department says “yes!” Join Jen for our lighthearted, in-depth discussions with Colorado Springs' elected officials and employees as we learn what keeps Olympic City USA ranked in the country's top three best places to live. If you enjoy life with Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods but want to be more in the know about what's going on in your city, this podcast is for you. ColoradoSprings.Gov/Podcast

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Episode 178: Above and Beyond at COS Airport

2026/01/26

Not only is the Colorado Springs Airport convenient and friendly, but it’s also now international and getting a whole new look. Hear from the new Aviation Director about the exciting improvements underway, how new destinations are added, and why you should Fly COS!

Episode 177: Priorities for 2026

2026/01/21

Mayor Yemi is here to kick of the new year with some focus!! That’s his word of the year and he’s sharing his main priorities and what the City team will focus on in 2026.

Episode 176: The Mayor’s 2025 Report

2025/12/18

Mayor Yemi is here to talk about the top 10 things accomplished by your local government this year. He’s celebrating wins in the areas of public safety, infrastructure, housing, economic vitality and more! He’s also sharing his favorite holiday traditions, including a sweet letter from his daughter to Santa. Happy Holidays!

Episode 175: Skate in the Park

2025/11/19

It’s one of our community’s great holiday traditions! City employees build an ice-skating rink in Acacia Park, providing the perfect excuse to visit downtown during the holiday season. Hear about what it takes to make it happen and then head to Acacia Park this holiday season!

Episode 174: Ready for Snow

2025/11/10

Winter is on the way, and our city crews are ready! Find out how they prepare for snowstorms, which roads they clear first, and how you can help when the snow hits.

Episode 173: It’s Arts Month!

2025/10/17

October is the time of year to highlight the incredible arts and culture in the Pikes Peak region. We have two guests to give background on Arts Month and the best ways to celebrate!

Episode 172: ‘Tis the season for the Pikes Peak Highway

2025/10/10

It’s one of the most beautiful drives in the world (if you ask us) and fall and winter are a great time to experience the Pikes Peak Highway. Hear from a local expert, who offers tips about how to enjoy the drive to the top of America’s Mountain.

Episode 171: State of the City Address

2025/10/06

Mayor Yemi recently delivered his 3rd State of the City address, addressing the city’s accomplishments and challenges in what he called his “halftime report” as he hits the middle of his term. Listen to his full speech during this episode of Behind of Springs!

Episode 170: Ask the Mayor

2025/09/03

Residents submitted great questions, and Mayor Yemi is answering them on our second edition of “Ask the Mayor”. He tackles public safety, roads, homelessness and much more. Join the conversation and learn about the Mayor’s priorities and plans for the future!

Episode 169: Sweet New Senior Center

2025/08/18

The Colorado Springs Senior Center has served tens of thousands of patrons since the 1980s. A bigger, better facility is opening soon … and we have two guests to talk about the exciting features and what it all means for our community!

Episode 168: Budget Breakdown

2025/07/23

It’s summertime, but we also call this budget season in local government. Hear from Mayor Yemi and our Chief Financial Officer about the budget process and the measures the City is taking to be good stewards of taxpayer dollars.

Episode 167: The Parking Plan

2025/07/02

Parking garages, meters, enforcement, and more! We’re tackling the topic of parking in Colorado Springs, with the new manager of our Parking Enterprise. She’s talking about a new parking plan and what it means for you!

Episode 166: Rock Ledge Ranch is 150!

2025/06/09

An area in Garden of the Gods Park known as Camp Creek Valley began to be called Rock Ledge Ranch in June of 1875. Robert and Elsie Chambers moved their family into a small stone house on the property and it was Elsie who picked the name. All these decades later, we’re celebrating all the historic site has offered to our community over the years. Dive into a little history during this episode and find out how to join the celebration!

Episode 165: Let’s Get Together

2025/06/05

The weather is warming up and it’s time to say “Hey Neighbor”! Join the conversation to learn about the continuation of our 1,000 Neighborhood Gatherings Initiative. This is the perfect time to reach out, connect and build community. Learn how and why during the latest episode of Behind the Springs!

Episode 164: The Master Plan

2025/05/20

Imagine your most ideal park, trail or open space! We all have ideas about how to improve or maintain our beautiful parks system in Colorado Springs. Our parks department is hoping you’ll share your input as they embark on a master plan process to help guide decisions over the next decade. Join the conversation and hear how this process will build community and preserve our legacy!

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4.9 out of 5

29 reviews

★★★★★

Colorado Springs is Awesome!!! 2019/11/27

Colorado Springs is Awesome!!!

Love the guests and the topics covered. It's engaging and relavant and I love that. For the record, I was wasn't sure about the sound board, and still...

★★★★★

podcast listener 42 2019/07/31

Love this podcast

As city government goes, this is pretty good. It’s informative and entertaining. It’s nice to hear directly from some of the people who work in govern...

★★★★☆

Acktually 2019/09/09

Great show, ruined with sound board

Great podcast, good topics and hosts, a perfect balance of serious and fun. Only complaint is the sound effects can be jarring. I typically listen to ...

★★★★★

MattPrich 2019/07/30

Fun is the name of the game

Making government fun to listen to is no easy task, the hosts do a great achieving that goal as well as giving the listener great information about th...

★★★★★

babyjoejoe30 2019/07/25

Government can be fun?

Love the podcast, it breaks down local government and personalizes the people who serve the city. Informative, isn’t just a PR scheme as it asks hardb...

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