Behind the Springs
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
Episodes
164 episodes
Episode 162: City Councilmembers, International Travel and Spring Cleaning
Mayor Yemi is the guest on this episode and talks about all that’s been going on this past month, including new City Councilmembers and exciting news from the COS Airport!
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Episode 161: It’s Spring! What does that mean?
Mayor Yemi is here to celebrate the start of Spring, which means a shift from snowplow operations to paving and potholes. He’s also giving some exciting updates about our parks system and a great reminder to VOTE by April 1st!
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Episode 161
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Episode 160: Female Firefighters
What’s it like to be a female firefighter in Colorado Springs? How do we recruit more talented women to join the department? What do they bring to the team? A panel of four accomplished firefighters help answer these questions and more durin...
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Episode 160
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Episode 159: Fire Marshal's Memories
Brett Lacey has served as our city’s fire marshal since 1998. He’s retiring after a 32 years of remarkable service with the Colorado Springs Fire Department. Tune in for a look back at how far we’ve come when it come to preparedness and some...
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Episode 158: Ask Mayor Anything
Mayor Yemi is addressing the topics you want to know about. We received questions on various social media platforms and the Mayor is talking about everything from potholes to football. Hope you’ll join us for this conversation!
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Episode 158
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Episode 157: Housing and Homelessness
Meet our new Chief Housing and Homelessness Officer. She grew up in Colorado Springs and has an interesting story to share about her path to this current role. Hear what she has to say about the ways the City and our partners are taking acti...
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Episode 157
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Episode 156: What is TRP?
The City’s Therapeutic Recreation Program is such a gem, and this conversation will explain why. February is Therapeutic Recreation Month and the perfect time to focus on how it impacts our entire community. The leader of TRP has provided recre...
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Episode 155: Word of the Year
Mayor Yemi is talking about his word for 2025 and how it will guide decisions for our City. He also discusses cold weather response, wildfire readiness and working with the Trump administration.
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Episode 155
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Episode 154: Looking forward
It’s the last podcast episode of 2025 and Mayor Yemi is celebrating accomplishments and talking about priorities for 2025. He’s also sharing some fun and serious thoughts about the holiday season. Thank you for listening to Behind the Spring...
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Episode 154
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Episode 153: Workforce Wins
Meet one a new employee at the City who’s focused on a developing our workforce and helping local businesses hire talented people. Listen in to find out why this is a win for our whole community!
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Episode 153
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Episode 152: Together COS
The Colorado Springs Police Department is using technology to be even more efficient when it comes to keeping our community safe. Hear about a new program that teams police up with community members to fight crime. The police department’s Re...
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Episode 152
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Episode 150: 4th quarter update from Mayor Yemi
Episode 150: Mayor Yemi’s 4th quarter updateWhether or not you’re a football fan, you likely know that the 4th quarter is crucial. It’s the end of the game and often when the excitement happens. Mayor Yemi says the same is true for the 4...
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Episode 150
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Episode 151: Lifesaving program
Chelsea was 39 weeks pregnant when she had a serious and uncommon complication that caused her to lose a large amount of blood as she went into labor. The new Whole Blood Program at the Colorado Springs Fire Department literally saved the da...
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Episode 151
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Episode 149: Stay posted about Parks
Fall is right around the corner and it’s a great time to explore our city’s parks, trails and open spaces. Luckily, our parks director is sharing the latest and greatest when it comes to our parks, new open spaces, public input, winter traditio...
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Episode 149
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Episode 148: Back to School
Whether you are a student, have a student, or just care about students – this episode is for you! Mayor Yemi and Lt. Miyakusu talk about ways the city team works to make our schools safe, inside and outside. Hear personal stories, statistics...
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Episode 148
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Episode 147: Pikes Peak Rising
Your mental health matters. Join this conversation to learn about a movement called Pikes Peak Rising that includes a website to help you navigate toward better mental health for you and your loved ones. First lady Abbey Mobolade and several...
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Episode 147
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Episode 146: The museum is back!
Celebrate the grand reopening of the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum after a major building restoration project. During this conversation, we’ll hear how the project means major benefits for visitors. Hear about the latest exhibits, new spa...
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Episode 146
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Episode 145: Olympic City USA
We are at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center to talk about the Paris Games, and all that’s happening in our city to celebrate! Mayor Yemi also shares his thoughts about public safety and his strategic plan for our community. Don’...
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Episode 145
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Episode 144: Pikes Peak Highway
Hundreds of thousands of people hit the road each year to reach the top of America’s Mountain via the Pikes Peak Highway. Hear about the shuttle service, special events, and why the marmots are the key to kicking off summer during this lates...
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Episode 144
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Episode 143: Checking in with Mayor Yemi
We’re catching up with Mayor Yemi just as Colorado Springs was ranked most desirable city in the country and third in the “Best Places to Live” category by U.S. News & World Report! Hear the Mayor’s thoughts on these rankings, along with...
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Episode 143
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Episode 142: This is a wild one
What will this summer be like when it come to our wildfire risk? We’re checking in with the Colorado Springs Fire Marshal for predictions and great reminders about how to be prepared. Whether you’ve experienced Colorado wildfires or you’re b...
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Episode 142
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Episode141: Safe Passage
It’s not easy to talk about child abuse, but April is the month dedicated to raising awareness. We are fortunate to have a unique and effective approach to helping children who have been sexually abused, housed in a place called Safe Passage...
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Episode 141
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Episode 140: Paving the Way
How about that recent snowstorm? Mayor Yemi is here to talk about the city’s great response, along with the not so great result: potholes! The long term solution to potholes and other roadway maintenance is 2C and the Mayor explains why you nee...
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Episode 140
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Behind the Springs Episode 139: Tapping into restaurant experience.
We’re giving you a taste of a new podcast with some familiar faces! Mayor Yemi and City Councilmember Michelle Talarico talk about their experience in the restaurant industry and how it’s helped them in their current leadership roles. Join u...
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Episode 139
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Behind the Springs Podcast Episode 138: Springs in Bloom
Spring is coming soon and so are more than 100 flowerbeds, designed to brighten our neighborhoods. The Springs in Bloom program allows people to adopt a flowerbed and help beautify our city. We’re talking to the City’s Horticulturalist in th...
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Episode 138
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