The Banyan Collective

Van Sessions S4 - Jarom Eubanks

Jarom Eubanks, who recently impressed Katy Perry on his American Idol audition with his relaxed pajama pants attire, played an 88 Key Keyboard in an '87 Dodge camper van down by the railroad tracks during Ogden's First Friday Art Stroll.
Produced in partnership with Ian White of Miniature Planets.

LITerally - Misty Bell Stiers "Witch, Please"

LITerally - Misty Bell Stiers "Witch, Please"
 
Misty Bell Stiers, debut author, enlightened us on so many things Wicca and life and love and family when she joined us to talk about her new memoir, ‘Witch Please’.
 
Website: https://www.mistybellstiers.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mbellstiers | @mbellstiers
"Witch, Please" Preorder: Amazon

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 304 - Don't Get Yakked

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 304 - Don't Get Yakked, featuring adventure news, #OnTheDocket, #OnTheRadar, trails report, Outdoor Jukebox, and more. 

Van Sessions S4 - The Reverend and the Revelry

Nicholas Garn, The Reverend & The Revelry, performed an amazing 4-song set for #VanSessions. 

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 303 - Restaurant Week, Climbing & Earth Day

Recorded LIVE down by the river at Slackwater Pizzeria, representatives from Ogden's Restaurant Week including Steve Ballard of Sonora Grill and Tai Curry Kitchen, along with Jacquie Wright, brewer with Roosters brewing, and Brandi Bosworth from the Ogden Nature Center. It was a full show and managed to chat a little Ogden Climbing Festival as well. Definitely worth the listen! Huge thanks to Visit Ogden for throwing up a LIVE feed on their Facebook Page and for taking pictures. 

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 302 - Evermore

Resort closing dates, climb time, mow electric, Winter advisory, Kavu love, Cotopaxi, and Pennywise all featured on this week's episode of the Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show!

Van Sessions S4 - Cherry Thomas

Cherry Thomas on #VanSessions
Song Breakdown:
Song 1 (1:25) - Black Panther
Song 2 (9:07) - Mr. Soundtrack Man
Song 3 (20:59) - The Bar Is Closed
Song 4 - (30:31) - She’s A Dreamer
Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify.
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/van-sessions/id1359506595?mt=2
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Gg7yFiHxGOpXdk0EZd2xK?si=LaKgrPZKQKW7diq9tu9Y1g

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 301 RecConnect

Local collegiate entrepreneurs vied for 30K worth of winnings last Friday at RecConnect. We interviewed a handfull of the finalists to learn about their products and story. Really a great time! Take a listen.  

Cass Morgan - Program Director & Assistant Professor, WSU Outdoor Recreation Program

Dr. Cass Morgan - Program Director & Assistant Professor, WSU Outdoor Recreation Program - RecConnect 
Weber State University's Outdoor & Community Recreation Program is hosting RecConnect, a hybrid outdoor innovation expo and networking opportunity. The event is open to the public, outdoor companies and students! 
Throughout the event, there will be a number of different activities including:- Rock Climbing- Product Displays- Vendor Expo- Fantastic Prizes- And so much more!
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1983190568621579/

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 300 - Seeing Green

8 years of podcasting the outdoors in Ogden. Here's our 300th Episode featuring Cass Morgan, PhD - Program Director & Assistant Professor, Department of Health Promotion and Human Performance, Weber State University. News & Events, Worth Watching, GEAR:30 segment, My Lands, Quote of the Week, Outdoor Jukebox, and more. Enjoy!
 

Van Sessions S4 - Addy Lynne

Loved having Addy Lynne join us again on Van Sessions. Addy's sweet voice combined with somber lyrics delivered a haunting acoustic experience in this 4-song set.

30 Minutes with Sean - Episode 1 Overalls

30 Minutes with Sean - writing advice from a man who rides a stationary bike in a 5th-wheel somewhere in the Oregon woods. 
On our inaugural 30 minutes with Sean, we talked about his forthcoming book about the history or Oregon Fire Fighting, what it means to be a writer in this political climate, the Mall of America, and side-by-side stationary bikes in a fifth wheel. Every month, join us here, and, mom, I say the "F" word a couple times in this one, so you may want to cover your ears a couple times. - Kase. 

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 299 - On The Radar

Happy International Women's Day!! Here's Episode 299, #OnTheRadar, including an interview with GEAR:30's Sara Austin. Also, chaining yourself to a Bison fence is a bad idea, wear your rubber boots in Yellowstone, beer, fundraisers, and more! 

Van Sessions S4 - Miniature Planets

Van Sessions returns with new producer Ian White of Miniature Planets. MP played a quick three song set for us to kick off the season. Enjoy!

LITerally Podcast Ep. 22 - Tabitha Blankenbiller, Eats of Eden

LITerally Podcast Ep. 22 - Tabitha Blankenbiller, Eats of Eden

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 298 - Is It Legal

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show Ep. 298, Is It Legal - Featuring yak bells, deep pow, coal rolling, PBR pancakes and more. 

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 297 - Cosmic Winter

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 297 - Cosmic Winter, with special guest Joey Langford from The Front Climbing Club. Adventure News, #OnTheDocket, #WorthWatching, Quote of the Week, Outdoor Jukebox and more!

Interview: Cam Mcleod, Photographer

Interview with photographer, visual storyteller, Cam Mcleod. High profile clients include Kuhl, Salomon, Amer Sports, Helly Hansen, Outside, Warren Miller, Powder Magazine. What were Cam's first impressions of Ogden? What camera does he use in the field? What was Cam's radio DJ name? We find out all the important stuff. Check it!

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 296 - Olympics, Photography & Japan

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 296 - Olympics, Photography, & Japan. Interview with adventure photographer, Cam Mcleod, Adventure News, Trip Report, #OnTheDocket, #WorthWatching, and more. Enjoy!

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 295 - Tribute

We welcome the return of Wojo, along with a Weekly Happy featuring the late Warren Miller, Snow Report (haha), #OnTheDocket, Adveture News, GEAR:30 segment, Quote of the Week, Outdoor Jukebox and more. 

LITerally Podcast Ep. 21 - Sharon Harrigan, "Playing with Dynamite"

LITerally Podcast Episode 21 with memoirist Sharon Harrigan on her latest book, Playing with Dynamite.

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 294 - DQ'd

LITerally Podcast Ep. 20 - Deborah Reed, "The Days When Birds Come Back"

We had fun (lots of fun with lots of laughter) last Friday while talking to Deborah Reed and exploring her new book, The Days When Birds Come Back. We talked diction, structure, and tone, but we also explored the much larger themes of loss and pain -- and delved into how June and Jameson (her dual protagonists) rebuild their lives after watching them crumble.

LITerally Podcast Ep. 19 - Eduardo C. Corral

LITerally Podcast Episode 19 - Eduardo C. Corral LIVE at Ogden's Union Station
During the Utah Humanities Book Festival, we got to sit down with Poet Eduardo Corral and talk about his debut collection of poetry, Slow Lightning, and his forthcoming work. We took great questions from the audience and ended the evening with a good laugh.