The Banyan Collective

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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OOA Interview - Chase Burch

 A conversation with adventurer, marketer, boat captain, Chase Burch, about work life balance, chasing your dreams, sailing, and pizza.

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 308 - Salty Sailing

Featuring a conversation with adventurer, marketer, boat captain, Chase Burch, about work life balance, chasing your dreams, and pizza. Plus, On The Docket, Adventure News, Quote of the Week, Outdoor Jukebox and more.
This episode was recorded on the Ohana while anchored at sea on the Great Salt Lake. Thank you, Chase!
Shout out to new friends John & Marga!
Cheers!

OOA Interview - Kasey LaRose, Ogden Film Festival

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Interview with Kasey LaRose of Circa3 and the 2nd Annual Ogden Film Festival. 
The 2018 Ogden Film Festival is Friday, June 1st, at Peery's Egyptian Theater. Tickets are only $10 for 15 films including local sumbissions along with international submissions from Hungary and Belize. 
Film Q&A's with actors and directors include "Up to Snuff" Producer / Director, Mark Maxey.
We chat with Kasey about Friday Light Nights as one of the best television shows of all time, review Solo, Kasey's Coming of Age preferences, and of course, this year's Film Fest.
Enjoy!

Van Sessions S4 - Kendrick Zane

From rocking a piano bar to playing 88 keys in a van down by the railroad tracks, Kendrick Zane along with guitarist Tom Hopkins performed 4 original songs in this Billy Joel inspired set.

LITerally Ep. 26 - Teresa Dovalpage, "Death Comes In Through The Kitchen"

Teresita Dovalpage, writing about food and murder and what it's like to wrap them together in Cuba, made us laugh. Teresa opened up on the LITerally Podcast about being a writer, a native Cuban, and what it's like write a crime novel, which, to me, felt like a literary crime novel because of the beautiful prose!

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 307 - Dinosaur's, Everest, and Solo Guiding

Facebook LIVE fail, Beus trail report, Solo Guiding's the new thing, Everest Season, and a Dinosaur as a comfort animal.

LITerally - Ryan Sharp, "My Imaginary Old Man: Poems"

Ryan Sharp, a poet and a hell of a good guy, read some old and new poetry for us at LITerally. It was great to talk with him and hear him talk about what all this means in this crazy world of ours, and where we belong in it and how our voices view it and interpret it and shape it.

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 306 - Mountain Gravity

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 306 - Mountain Gravity featuring Jordan Lovejoy of the Mountain + Gravity Expo.

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 305 - Wheeler Thru Hike

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 305 - Wheeler Thru Hike with actual PCT thru hiker Bryden Bowley. Boogie boarding groomers, Dark Sky's, National Parks, a clam house, action sport death rankings, Aspen knows how to party, trip report, and more. Enjoy!