As a long time community-minded resident of Greeley, Colorado, Dick Bond's presence has had substantial impact on both Greeley and Weld County. This brief profile details his beginnings, the experiences that shaped him, and the path that brough

Reimagining Utopia (Season 5, episode 2)

Oct 2nd, 2023 35m 4s

We continue our time with Dylan Fixmer, the composer-in-residence for the Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra. He serves as a guide on this episode for his new piece Seven Symphonic Portraits: A Weld County Reflection. You can purchase tickets to t

Dylan Fixmer Becomes a Composer (Season 5, episode 1)

Sep 6th, 2023 30m 53s

Weld Found is a podcast produced through the Weld Community Foundation about belonging in an age of social isolation and disconnection. What does it look like to recover this lost art of community?Welcome to season 5 of Weld Found! In our firs

Finding the Headwaters (episode 8)

Jul 17th, 2023 28m 51s

In this finale episode of our series, we have one last interview with Wes Bruce in the midst of opening day of the LINC! *****This is the 8th episode of "Where Water Flows Uphill", a special series that is asking, In the coming flood of chan

Aqua Lingua or Water-Tongue (episode 7)

Jun 15th, 2023 22m 3s

There's an entire fictional language throughout the installation inside the Library and Innovation Center (LINC). Is it a real language? Artist Wes Bruce describes his process and provides some translation. Find the total alphabet key here! Ne

Thinking Outside the Dam (episode 6)

Mar 17th, 2023 24m 6s

Weld County is the fourth fastest growing region in the nation. How are we going to sustain this influx of people with the finite amount of water we have? Our entire area is concerned about it.This is the story of a creative solution that cou

The First Step into Creative Waters (episode 5)

Mar 9th, 2023 19m 59s

What if the first step into a more creative life is simply a better paying attention? a true noticing of what you find in front of you? ----------------- This is the fifth episode of "Where Water Flows Uphill", a special series that is asking

Guys! There’s a Cave Under the Cave! (episode 4)

Dec 31st, 2022 15m 45s

Could there be more here, lurking just beneath the surface? ...a great question to ask at the top of a new year. ----------------- This is the fourth episode of "Where Water Flows Uphill", a special series that is asking, In the coming flood

Cheers!

Dec 13th, 2022 24m 10s

Weld Found takes a pause from its series Where Water Flows Uphill to give you a special holiday episode- featuring an interview with WeldWerks Brewing CO, a poem from Mariah Foster, and a piece by Tim Coons about how to make any song sound Chri

Changing the Course of a River (episode 3)

Sep 20th, 2022 49m

The history of water in our region, as seen through the lens of creativity and innovation. ------------------This is the third episode of "Where Water Flows Uphill", a special series that is asking, In the coming flood of change, who do we wa

Thresholds (episode 2)

Sep 6th, 2022 42m 53s

Two thresholds: a region on the verge of drastic growth and an artist beginning his large-scale installation...On today's show we have conversations with Benjamin Snow (Department of Economic Health & Housing for Greeley, Colorado) and Wes B

At the River’s Edge (episode 1)

Aug 23rd, 2022 40m 12s

Meet Wes Bruce, an artist who's been described as Willy Wonka meets Mr. Rogers. He just might be the unlikely guide this community needs right now. ------------------This is the first episode of "Where Water Flows Uphill", a special series th

Returning Home (Live from Do Tell)

Aug 17th, 2022 13m 19s

Weld Found returns with a new series, “Where Water Flows Uphill”! Look for new episodes in the following weeks (made possible by the Weld Community Foundation weldcommunityfoundation.org)In today’s show, host of Weld Found, Tim Coons, shares a

Pride of the Glens (Season 4, episode 4)

Oct 18th, 2021 42m 40s

The Community Comes to the Rescue (Season 4, episode 3)

Jun 21st, 2021 37m 19s

Weld Found is a podcast about belonging in an age of social isolation and disconnection. What does it look like to recover the lost art of community?In our third episode of season 4, we hear four stories of the community coming to the rescue:

We Workout and Go to Therapy (Season 4, episode 2)

May 25th, 2021 39m 3s

Weld Found is a podcast about belonging in an age of social isolation and disconnection. What does it look like to recover this lost art of community?Season 4 continues with a story about the magic of Iceland and how an environmental accident

We Go Outside, Get a Haircut, and Hear a Song (Season 4, episode 1)

Apr 20th, 2021 44m 58s

Weld Found is a podcast about belonging in an age of social isolation and disconnection. What does it look like to recover this lost art of community?Season 4 begins with a tale of two houses, as host Tim Coons noticed something very interesti

Must Be Santa

Dec 16th, 2020 27m 5s

On the show: a holiday pop-quiz for you, then two features. We talk with Rand Morgan of the Weld Community Foundation and Leroy Holm, a Santa-representative with some heart-warming stories. Special thanks to The Burroughs for letting us listen

The Longest Night

Dec 7th, 2020 28m 14s

Head’s Up: there is some blue comedy in this Blue Christmas episode of Weld Found. The Longest NightWe’re addressing mental health and suicide prevention for the show today. We head into the office of Dr. Rich Mahogany (ManTherapy.org) who a

Thankful for a Free Land

Nov 23rd, 2020 24m 58s

Craig Basarich is a trumpet player who sounds "taps" at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.In this busy month of November, we've experienced an election, Veteran's Day, and Thanksgiving. So it seemed like the right time to hear from Craig. He sha

Spirits of Downtown Greeley

Oct 26th, 2020 30m 29s

Weld Found is on location at 477 Distilling in this episode. We hear tales of the "spirits of downtown Greeley" from magician and storyteller Paul Noffsinger, while enjoying the "spirits of downtown Greeley" crafted by Matt Estrin, owner of 477

Unlikely Family

Sep 29th, 2020 29m 10s

Welcome to season 3 of Weld Found. We begin with two features; stories of relationships that defy both convention and traditional structures of support/community. And within the connections, unlikely family was formed. Click here for more info

Squad 1

Jul 30th, 2020 49m 44s

On this episode we head into the complex world of "first response" in Weld County with two interviews. We hear from Krissy Freirose, a 911 dispatch officer, and Jaymee Clapp, a counselor in Squad 1. (Squad 1 is a creative, first-responders

Listening

Jun 30th, 2020 28m 21s

What does it mean to be a great listener? And how do we really hear well, especially in the case of difficult conversations?We present two interviews on this Weld Found episode; people of color who have lived here for many years and share the

We Are Here PART 3: Your Every Word

May 4th, 2020 26m 2s

We Are Here is a mini-series about belonging during this isolation. Weld Found is featuring stories of connection to cross the distance of "social distancing." In this episode, the words/poetry/lyrics/quotes that inspire us during this strange