# 61. The Episode That Started It All — Thank You for Being Here, COS 💕 Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/springs-and-things-7088548/61-the-episode-that-started-it-all-thank-you-for-being-here-cos Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/springs-and-things-7088548/61-the-episode-that-started-it-all-thank-you-for-being-here-cos.md Podcast: [Springs and Things: Your Insider's Guide to Colorado Springs Culture & Community](https://stenobird.com/podcast/springs-and-things-7088548) Published: 2025-12-30T13:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/886e8838 Audio file: https://media.transistor.fm/886e8838/1e1d19a1.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/springs-and-things-7088548/episodes/61-the-episode-that-started-it-all-thank-you-for-being-here-cos Duration seconds: 937 ## Resource We’re throwing it back to our very first episode of Springs & Things, with an updated Pick of the Week for today. In this re-release, we reintroduce ourselves and share how this podcast came to life, why Colorado Springs deserves its own hype girls, and what listeners can expect from the show. From growing up here versus moving here, to leaving, exploring the country, and choosing to come back home, this episode sets the foundation for lighthearted, local conversations rooted in community. You’ll hear how a custom itinerary idea sparked the podcast, how we became unlikely friends, and why Springs & Things is for people who live in, love, and want to feel more connected to Colorado Springs. If you’re a Colorado Springs resident looking for a fun, approachable way to stay plugged into your city, this is where it all started. PICK OF THE WEEK House of GOCA: STARDUST WE LOVE OUR SPONSORS Vanguard Aesthetics Vanguard Aesthetics helps clients discover their most radiant selves by blending expert care with individualized beauty. Since 2013, they’ve offered medical-grade skincare and tailored aesthetic treatments that enhance natural features while prioritizing comfort and safety. Their team takes the time to understand each client’s lifestyle, skin goals, and vision so every visit leaves them feeling refreshed, confident, and authentically themselves. Modern Interior Co Modern Interior Co. is a full-service interior design firm based in Colorado Springs that specializes in creating beautiful, elevated homes without the stress. Known for delivering seamless, high-touch design experiences from concept to completion, they help busy professionals and high-end homeowners create spaces that reflect their lifestyle. Core Collective Core Collective Pilates is a boutique studi… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/springs-and-things-7088548/episodes/61-the-episode-that-started-it-all-thank-you-for-being-here-cos/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/springs-and-things-7088548/61-the-episode-that-started-it-all-thank-you-for-being-here-cos.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.