The Banyan Collective

Mr. Goodyear's Neighborhood - Print & Vinyl, LIVE from Ogden Arts Festival

Two Ogden entrepreneurs are opening shops on Historic 25th Street. Kylee Hallows with her best friend Blake Lundell are opening a record store called Lavender Vinyl. Marcy Taylor is opening a new indie book store called Booked on 25th. Both joined us LIVE at the Ogden Arts Festival to chat print and vinyl. 

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 241 - Summer Solstice

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 241 - Summer Solstice
Interview with Sara Austin & Hali Ficklin of Nomad Paddle, a local nomadic paddle rental company who will come to you with inflatable standup paddleboards, kids kayaks, hammocks, and accessories. 
On The Docket segment, adventure news, Worth Watching, Discover Gear, Outdoor Jukebox, Quote of the Week, and more with host R. Brandon Long, and scab co-host John Wojciechowski.  

LITerally Ep. 2 - Alison McLennan

LITerally with Kase Johnstun presents Episode 2, Alison McLennan, Author - Ophelia's War, The Secret Story of a Mormon Turned Madam.

Van Sessions - Miniature Planets

#VanSessions S1. Ep. 3 - Miniature Planets LIVE and acoustic inside #TanVan. 

LITerally Ep. 1 - Siân Griffiths

Sian Griffiths, author of Borrowed Horses (New Rivers Press, 2015) and Director of Creative Writing at Weber State University, our first guest on our soon-to-be famous podcast LITerally, joins us to talk about how it’s just as easy to not be an a**hole writer as it is to be one, and she chooses to not be.

MGN Show Special: Weber Pathways, Beyond the Trails

Weber Pathways started as a non-profit organization in 1995 in an effort to build a trail through Ogden Canyon.  21 years later, 'Pathways' is still perpetually working on a solution with property owners and governmental agencies for pedestrians and bikes to safely through the canyon.  In that time, however, Pathways has created 58 miles of trails and preserved 320 acres of open space, connecting Weber County's communities with non-motorized trails.

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 240 - Feels Like Summer!

Mark with Weber Pathways guest co-hosts this episode and covers how to minimize impact from water on trails and provides us with an update on new trails in Ogden Valley. We buzz through the latest upcoming events including a Hoka One One Demo.

Van Sessions - Mojave Nomads

Season 1, Episode 3 of Van Sessions presents: Mojave Nomads

MGN Show - Riley Cook, 2016 Ogden Marathon Winner

Literally weathering pelting rain and 30 mph wind gusts, Riley Cook outlasted a deep field of top contenders, including a guy they call "Montana" to be the first to break the tape at this year's soppy Ogden Marathon. Congrats to our hometown hero! Here's Riley's take on the race, training while juggling family and work responsibilities, and overcoming his unlucky history with the Ogden Marathon.  

Neil Amonson - GoPro Bomb Squad & Kavu Athlete

The man jumps off cliffs and out of airplanes for a living. GoPro Bomb Squad and Kavu athlete Neil Amonson excels at skydiving, wingsuit flying, and paragliding to the point that he's made it a career. Amonson is now inspiring the youth with his new non-profit Jump For Joy! 

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 239 - Bomb Squad & Waterfalls

GoPro Bomb Squad founder Neil Amonson talks BASE jumping and his new non-profit Jump for Joy. Also, Events, News, and a Waterfall Canyon Trip Report.

MGN Show - Running Legend, Bart Yasso

Running Legend Bart Yasso on Mr. Goodyear's Neighborhood LIVE during the Zion's Bank Ogden Marathon's Altra Expo. The Chief Running Officer for over 40 years with Runner's World Magazine expressed his views on the Ogden Marathon, community involvement, his life as an endurance athlete, and perhaps one day a return to Comrades, South Africa. The inventor of the Yasso 800 let's us know how many time people say his name in vain. He doesn't just run either, he's crossed the United States twice solo on a bicycle with his wallet as his only support. 

Van Sessions - Brooke Mackintosh

Season 1 Episode 3 of #VanSessions kicked off with local multi-instrumentalist Brooke Mackintosh! Brooke left her Utah home in 2006 for San Diego to pursue her dream of becoming a full-time musician. After releasing two albums in San Diego, Brooke has since returned to her mountain roots charming all who are privileged to hear her sultry voice. 
Playing mostly by ear, Brooke defines her music as a fusion of Pop/Jazz/Folk and Blues, or as she calls it, "Mountain Soul." 

Jamie Bernstein & Mike Henderson – Weber Outdoor Program

Loading your summer with outdoor recreation involving water and high elevation is the best way to keep cool while having fun. Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking, Intro to Standup Paddleboarding, Climbing, and High Altitude Backpacking, are some of the guided programs the Weber State Outdoor Program is now running.

Mark Benigni & Rod Kramer - Weber Pathways

On a mission to plan, promote, construct, and protect non-motorized trails and related open-spaces in Weber County, Weber Pathways is a cornerstone to the outdoor lifestyle we all enjoy in this community. Hard at work ensuring the mission is carried out is Mark Benigni, and Rod Kramer. As Weber Pathway's only two full-time employees, Mark and Rod rely heavily on volunteers to help with trail maintenance and construction. To get involved, join this group: meetup.com/WeberCountyTrailConstructionAndMaintenance. It's free. And, you'll always know when and how to help with trail projects and river clean-ups.

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 238 - Weber Outdoors

Live from Beus Trailhead featuring Weber Pathways and Weber State Outdoor Program, News, Events, Discover Gear, Outdoor Jukebox, and an impromptu interview with a passer-by. Enjoy!

Van Sessions - Brett Turner

Van Sessions 1.2 Featuring Ogden Musician and frontman for the Johnny Utah's, Brett Turner. 

Mountain Life: Celeste Canning - Estate Planning & Probate Law

If you own Real Estate or have over 100,000 in assets, you may want to consider having a Trust.

Van Sessions - Salduro

#VanSessions presents Salduro - "self-destructive desert art rock for your discriminating tastes"

David Owen, Ogden Trails Network

One week from the annual Ogden Trails Network ShinDig Fundraiser, David Owen of OTN joined us for a hike up Indian Trail then for a podcast in #TanVan. Learn the differences between OTN and Weber Pathways, new trailhead options, the importance of trail maintenance, and probably the best beer opening sound effect we've ever recorded. 

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 237 - Ogden Trails

Hiking Indian Trail in weather with Ogden Trail's Network's David Owen then podcasting in a van was pretty much the best ever! Outdoor News, Events, Worth Watching, Worth Reading, and more on this episode of the Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show!

Mountain Life: Chris Zimmerman, Weber School Foundation

The Mountain Life Podcast with Brandi Hammon presents Chris Zimmerman, Weber School Foundation Executive Director, and Mona Oversteg Occupational Therapist. The Weber School Foundation is an independent, 501(c)3 educational nonprofit corporation established to support the Weber School District.

MGN Show - Caitlin Gochnour, Weber County Commission Candidate

Are you aware Weber County’s ‘rainy day’ fund
has been depleted?  The next question is
obvious…what happens if it rains?  The
truth is, now is not the time for ‘Game
of Thrones’ type of political maneuvering currently being played in our county
leadership.  As Kym Buttschardt puts
it, "we need a fresh, calm and educated
voice in our county government. ‘Caitlin
Gochnour is just what Weber County needs, ‘A Fresh Perspective.’"

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 236 - This is Why Doves Cry

Honoring the man who loved purple, OOA Show 236 features a Prince theme while covering local outdoor adventure events, news, worth watching videos, worth reading articles, and gear. We played some clips of Prince music in the background that I bought off of iTunes which he is dominating right now despite his distaste of streaming services. So in honor of Prince, please note, all his music is copyrighted and owned by the late Prince and we are playing in remembrance. Please don't sue. :)
#RestinPurple
#RIPPrince