Voices of Pueblo
“Voices of Pueblo: Digging Deeper” is a local podcast from the Pueblo Star Journal, hosted by Gregory Howell, Andy Koen, Bree Pappan, Molly Cotner, and Jocelyn Martinez, alongside local reporters and content creators from our diverse newsroom. Our mission is to deliver meaningful local news and storytelling while recognizing that today’s audiences gather information from many different sources. This podcast is our way of digging deeper, bringing the Pueblo community thoughtful conversations, in-depth reporting, investigative journalism, and fresh perspectives that go beyond the headlines. Each month, we expand on the stories featured in the Pueblo Star Journal, sharing firsthand accounts and authentic voices from neighborhoods across the Steel City. From lifestyle, entertainment, sports, food, investigative reporting, the environment, culture, and the social safety net, we explore the people, issues, and ideas shaping Pueblo today. Through interviews, community conversations, and original storytelling, Voices of Pueblo: Digging Deeper serves as your audio and video guide to understanding local news and why Pueblo is at the heart of it all.
“Voices of Pueblo: Digging Deeper” is a local podcast from the Pueblo Star Journal, hosted by Gregory Howell, Andy Koen, Bree Pappan, Molly Cotner, and Jocelyn Martinez, alongside local reporters and content creators from our diverse newsroom. Our mission is to deliver meaningful local news and storytelling while recognizing that today’s audiences gather information from many different sources. This podcast is our way of digging deeper, bringing the Pueblo community thoughtful conversations, in-depth reporting, investigative journalism, and fresh perspectives that go beyond the headlines. Each month, we expand on the stories featured in the Pueblo Star Journal, sharing firsthand accounts and authentic voices from neighborhoods across the Steel City. From lifestyle, entertainment, sports, food, investigative reporting, the environment, culture, and the social safety net, we explore the people, issues, and ideas shaping Pueblo today. Through interviews, community conversations, and original storytelling, Voices of Pueblo: Digging Deeper serves as your audio and video guide to understanding local news and why Pueblo is at the heart of it all.
Episodes

Jul 17, 2023
45 Degrees: Robert Hall
Jul 17, 2023
Jul 17, 2023
30 min
Robert Hall joins us for 45 Degrees to talk about his mural work! Robert's 1st mural honors one of his favorite murals on the river before it the levee was redone. If you enjoyed this podcast send it to a friend and check our pueblostarjournal.org for more local news!
This podcast is brought to you by the City of Pueblo. This summer is “Zero Fare for Better Air” where bus fares are free for June, July and August on all Pueblo Transit and Citi-Lift rides. Riding Pueblo Transit is easy and convenient with 12 routes throughout the city. All bus schedules are kept up to date on the city’s website at www.pueblo.us. Visit Pueblo Transit online or come take a ride for yourself starting at the Transit Center located at 123 Court St.

Jun 9, 2023
6. The Ethos
Jun 9, 2023
Jun 9, 2023
46 min
Jane Fraser from the Ethos joins us for Voices of Pueblo! Learn more about the new creator space right here brought to you by the Pueblo Star Journal.
This podcast is brought to you by the City of Pueblo. This summer is “Zero Fare for Better Air” where bus fares are free for June, July and August on all Pueblo Transit and Citi-Lift rides. Riding Pueblo Transit is easy and convenient with 12 routes throughout the city. All bus schedules are kept up to date on the city’s website at www.pueblo.us. Visit Pueblo Transit online or come take a ride for yourself starting at the Transit Center located at 123 Court St.

Jun 2, 2023
45 Degrees: Aspen Pounds
Jun 2, 2023
Jun 2, 2023
33 min
Aspen Pounds of Karmic Konnection joins us for 45 Degrees to talk about his mural work! Aspen's mural is of aspen trees with faces against a blue background down by Dutch Clark stadium. If you enjoyed this podcast send it to a friend and check our pueblostarjournal.org for more local news!

May 5, 2023
5. Chieftain Commercial Press
May 5, 2023
May 5, 2023
33 min
Todd Albo of the Pueblo Chieftain Commercial Press joins us to dive deeper into the process of making the paper. The Pueblo Star Journal proudly partners with the Chieftain press to print our paper. Find out more of the story behind the stories right here!

Apr 21, 2023
45 Degrees: Celeste Velazquez
Apr 21, 2023
Apr 21, 2023
44 min
Celeste Velazquez joins Rory Harbert to talk about her process on the Pueblo Levee Mural Project. Celeste has completed many murals on the levee and now has stepped into community projects. Find out more about Celeste right here!
You can check out the Pueblo Star Journal at pueblostarjournal.org and listen to the rest of the 45 Degrees series right here!

Apr 7, 2023
4. Fuel & Iron: Chef Mo Montgomery
Apr 7, 2023
Apr 7, 2023
45 min
Chef Mo Montgomery joins us to tell about the Fuel & Iron Food Hall and the education piece that will come from it. This is the additional piece of the Restaurant Renaissance article in the April edition of the Pueblo Star Journal!
If you'd like to sponsor our podcast, please send us an email at sales@pueblostarjournal.org. We are also looking for music for our intro and outro. If you'd like to send in a suggestion please reach out to us.
Special thank you to CSU Pueblo's School of Creativity + Practice, Department of Media & Entertainment for their help in bringing Voices of Pueblo to life!

Mar 17, 2023
45 Degrees: Jenn de Groot
Mar 17, 2023
Mar 17, 2023
34 min
This is 45 Degrees, our podcast focused on the Pueblo Levee Mural Project. Today's guest is Jenn de Groot, a profound Pueblo artist and creator. She created Wahatoya, a mural showing the Spanish Peaks (also called Huajatolla). She joins Rory Harbert to talk about her art, the process of painting and her creative style!
Connect with the project on Facebook at facebook.com/PuebloLeveeMuralProject. If you're interested in joining the project connect with Cynthia at pueblolevee2022@gmail.com.
If you'd like to sponsor our podcast, please send us an email at sales@pueblostarjournal.org. We are also looking for music for our intro and outro. If you'd like to send in a suggestion please reach out to us.
Special thank you to CSU Pueblo's School of Creativity + Practice, Department of Media & Entertainment for their help in bringing Voices of Pueblo to life!

Mar 3, 2023
Mar 3, 2023
46 min
Over 60 years ago Pueblo was the center of a massive story involving hypnotism and past regression. Taylor Blanchard is here to tell the story and explain why he's hooked on the search for Bridey Murphy!




