The Banyan Collective

Van Sessions OFOAM - Sugar and the Mint

This is what it sounds like when you get 6 musicians in a van backstage at the Ogden Music Festival presented by Ogden Friends of Acoustic Music.

LITerally Ep. 29 - Utah Humanities Book Festival LITerally Reunion

We harvested just the smallest yield from the bounty of writing experience that came together to talk writing before our Utah Humanities Book Festival LITerally reading.
In conjunction with The Utah Humanities Book Festival, this was a group podcast featuring many of our local and national guests. Our local readers for the evening: Kase Johnstun, Sian Griffiths, J.A. Carter Winward, Danielle Susi, Chadd VanZanten, Brad Roghar (Ogden Poet Laureate), Alison McLennon, Amanda Luzzader, and Michael McLane.Our Oregon writers who joined us: Sean Davis and Deborah Reed.

Van Sessions S4 - Branson Anderson

Branson Anderson plays a 4 song set on Season 4 of Van Sessions. 

Nine Rails Arts Podcast Ep. 6 - Argo House & BalletX

This episode includes an interview with James Argo of Industrial Art & Design and, Jake McEntire of Union Creative Agency. We spoke with James and Jake in what they refer to as the “Fish Bowl” room on the second level of the newly renovated Argo House.
Argo House is described as a design colony located on 25th Street in the heart of Ogden’s Nine Rails Creative District. Tenants of the Argo House are varied in expertise and pursuits united through their passion for creativity.
Philadelphia-based BalletX, a premier contemporary ballet company featuring world-class dancers toured through Ogden thanks to the Ogden Symphony Ballet Association, and we able to chat with Associate Artistic Director, Tara Keating, along with Dancer, Richard Villaverde.

Van Sessions OFOAM - The Hollering Pines

A mini-Van Session as recorded at the OFOAM Ogden Music Festival in a van down by the Weber River at Fort Buenaventura. M. Horton Smith and Daniel Young, two members of The Hollering Pines joined us for 2 acoustic songs in a van backstage at OFOAM.

LITerally Podcast Ep. 28 - J.A. Carter-Winward

We got poetry. We got prose. We got a performance piece. And there is so much more in our podcast with J.A. Carter Winward. If you're easily offended, this isn't your episode. But if you're not, you will be entertained. Thanks, JA, fro joining me and Brandon for the podcast. We got LIT (eral).

Van Sessions S4 - Lysergic Ashes

Van Sessions Season 4 with Lysergic Ashes!

Nine Rails Arts Podcast Ep. 5 - Ink Dwell Part 2 | LITerally Podcast Reading

In Episode 5, we go on campus to talk Ink Dwell’s Monarch Butterfly Migrating Mural at Weber State University’s Kimball Visual Arts Building. We sat down with Ink Dwell studio co-founders, WSU Hurst Artist-in-Residence, Jane Kim, and adventure journalist, Thayer Walker, as well as Aubrey Eckhardt, one of three art student interns assisting with the mural.
Scott Sprenger, the dean of the Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities, and Matthew Choberka, the Chair & Professor of Art at the Department of Visual Art & Design, joined us for the conversation as well. Ogden’s first Migrating Mural, discussed in Episode 4, is located at The Monarch building at 455 25th Street. Community members can view banner illustrations created by Kim at the Ogden Nature Center.

LITerally Podcast - Paul Rowley (LaPier)

Paul Rowley talks to us about his first chapbook, one that gives a picture of living always on the borders -- the borders between the expectations and realities of growing up as Native American, though this is just the catalyst for a much deeper discussion about the place of art in our time. (Adult Content Warning)

Nine Rails Arts Podcast Ep. 4 - Ink Dwell Part 1

In Episode 4, we are joined by the founders of Ink Dwell studio, science illustrator & muralist Jane Kim and adventure journalist Thayer Walker, as well as painter assistants, Laura Macias, Ash Ferlito and Fiorella Ikeue, to discuss Ink Dwell’s Migrating Mural campaign and much, much more.
The first of two episodes devoted to Ogden’s citywide, collaborative monarch butterfly installations focuses on Phase One, Ogden Nature Center Entrance Banners, and Phase Two, a spectacular outdoor mural at the newly restored Monarch building.

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 316 - XTERRA

Professional XTERRA athlete, Will Kelsay, joins us to chat about this weekend's 2018 XTERRA Pan Am Championship triathlon and XTERRA Trail Run National Championship, oh, and also touring the country in an old RV. Also, events, adventure news, Worth Reading, Outdoor Jukebox, and more! Enjoy!

Van Sessions S4 - Jill Johnson

A phenomenal 4-song acoustic #TanVan set by Jill Johnson, a melancholy singer who will leave you with a smile and a warmed heart. Only on Season Four’s Van Sessions at Ogden’s Union Station during Ogden’s First Friday Art Stroll.

Nine Rails Arts Podcast Ep. 3 - Birth of a Creative District with Ogden City Project Coordinator Sara Meess / The Proper Way

In Episode 3, we we chat with Ogden City Business Development Project Coordinator, Sara Meess for a behind-the-scenes look into the making of a Creative District. We also party on the porch with The Proper Way!

Interview: Snowbasin GM Davy Ratchford & Comm Coordinator Megan Collins

Interview with new Snowbasin General Manager Davy Ratchford & Communications Coordinator Megan Collins. We chat mountain management, parking, uphill policy, mini-golf, and keeping Snowbasin home. 

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 315 - Snowbasin and Mini Golf

OOA Show Ep. 315 features an interview with new Snowbasin GM Davy Ratchford along with mountain Communications Coordinator Megan Collins. Also, a throwback Weekly Happy, Events, Adventure News, something Worth Watching, Outdoor Jukebox, and more. Enjoy!

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 314 - Pub Runners, Bike Homecoming and Ski News

Fully loaded - Kase Johnstun, Ogden Pub Runners Founder kicks off the podcast followed by Ogden Bicycle Collective's Danielle Dawn and Ogden City Arts' Lorie Buckley and Derek Williamson chatting about the upcoming Bike Homecoming. Adventure News, Events, Worth Watching, Quote of the Week, Outdoor Jukebox and more... 
Enjoy!

Nine Rails Arts Podcast Ep. 2

Nine Rails Arts Podcast Ep. 2 - American Idiot / Conductor Randall Fleischer & Ogden Symphony Ballet / Monarch Tour
Episode 2 features Good Company Theatre founder, Alicia Washington, along with the cast of Green Day’s American Idiot. We talk to Utah Symphony Guest Conductor, Randall Fleischer and with Ogden Symphony Ballet Association Executive Director Mellisa Klein. We then join Thaine Fischer, Managing Partner of the Monarch, for a hardhat tour.

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 313 - Birds, Bighorn and Back to School

“August rain: the best of the summer gone, and the new fall not yet born. The odd uneven time.” ― Sylvia Plath
So what do you do in August? Well, you drink beer, play bird trivia, and get to know the Snarlin' Yarns. Brandi Bosworth with the Ogden Nature Center sat down with us this week to provide insight into the 3rd Annual Birds & Brews happening August 24th. 
Adventure News, events, something worth watching, Outdoor Jukebox, and more all on Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show Episode 313, Birds, Bighorn & Back to School. 

Nine Rails Arts Podcast Ep. 1 - Lorie Buckley / Painted Streets Debrief

Where Arts and Culture summits the airwaves, this is the Nine Rails Arts Podcast. 
Hosts R. Brandon Long and Todd Oberndorfer, of The Banyan Collective - Arts & Adventure Podcasting Since 2010 - This episode includes an interview with Lorie Buckley, Arts Coordinator for Ogden, Utah, our home, and the home of an eclectic untamed history.
We also crashed the debrief meeting for Painted Streets, the pilot project for the Nine Rails Creative District. Tune into all things new within the Creative District by subscribing to the Ogden First Email Newsletter.
And finally, get acquainted with the Monarch Building, the arts nonprofit Ogden First, and we’ll properly introduce our Nine Rails Arts Podcast House Band, The Proper Way. 
All of this on the first episode of the Nine Rails Arts Podcast where we explore creative placemaking from the Nine Rails Creative District.

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 312 - Outdoor Retailer Recap

Ahhh, it's that time of year again, Summer OR, the greatest party in the outdoor industry. I mean, the highbrow gathering of outdoor industry professionals clinking Stanley shot glasses of fine whiskey lemonade over conversations of comparitive cuben fiber products, recent epics, and athlete sightings. It's a fast and frazzling 4 days of wicked awesome gear, friends, and beer. All the beer. And, yes, sometimes whiskey. But, mostly beer. 
OR moved to Denver last year and our little OOA team has yet to make the trip. GEAR:30 Big Enchilada Buyer (official position title), Chase Moffett, did make the trip along with a small shop contingency, and reported back to us covering some of the fresh gear coming into GEAR:30, trends, and navigating the new mile-high facilities. 
On The Docket, Adventure News, Worth Listening, Worth Watching, Quote of the Week, Outdoor Jukebox and more, all on episode 312 - OR Recap. 
Enjoy!

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 311 - The Vansion (Take 2)

It took us 2 weeks to get this one right, but then we nailed it! From down by the Ogden River to the top of Powder Mountain, we spent time with full-time van-lifer, Jake Nelson, in The Vansion, discussing the realities of van life, how to build out your own van, and van hacks. Also, #OnTheDocket featuring upcoming adventure events, news, a GEAR:30 segment, Outdoor Jukebox and more. We even harken back to draggin the 'vard. Maybe we'll start our own van-drag thing. Or, something. Enjoy Ep. 311 - The Vansion (Take 2).

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 310 - Pathways

OOA Ep. 310 includes special guests Greg Scothern and Rod Kramer from Weber Pathways. We chat TrailFest 2018 presented by Bank of Utah, along with upcoming community events, adventure news, a new #worthlistening segment, Outdoor Jukebox and more! 

OOA Interview - Ogden Tedx Speakers: Rebecca Virgo & Tabatha Butler

Ogden Tedx is Friday, June 29th. We spoke with duo presenters, Rebecca Virgo & Tabatha Butler about their subject: Serendipity in Collaboration. Oh, and Rebecca's carabiner earings are dope. 

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 309 - SUP Along

SUP'ing Pineview and podcasting in an RV down by the... well, my house. OK, it's parked next to my house. Initially we nicknamed the RV "Studio B," but we just renamed her to "Studio RV." It's kind-of a nice place to podcast, actually. Plenty of room. Anywho, we chat Adventure news, events, pop-culture, gear-of-the-week, outdoor jukebox, and more. Tell a friend.
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