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
177 episodes
Episode 175: Skate in the Park
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...
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Episode 174: Ready for Snow
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.
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Episode 174
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Episode 173: It’s Arts Month!
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!
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Episode 173
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Episode 172: ‘Tis the season for the Pikes Peak Highway
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 Moun...
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Episode 172
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Episode 171: State of the City Address
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...
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Episode 171
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Episode 170: Ask the Mayor
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 pla...
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Episode 169: Sweet New Senior Center
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! ...
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Episode 169
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Episode 168: Budget Breakdown
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.
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Episode 167: The Parking Plan
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!
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Episode 167
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Episode 166: Rock Ledge Ranch is 150!
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. Al...
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Episode 165: Let’s Get Together
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 h...
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Episode 165
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Episode 164: The Master Plan
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 proc...
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Episode 163: Police Appreciation Week
This week is dedicated to remembering and honoring police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. It’s also a time to reflect on the important and sometimes unseen work of our police officers here in Colorado Springs. Join th...
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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 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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