{"podcast":{"title":"Springs and Things: Your Insider's Guide to Colorado Springs Culture & Community","slug":"springs-and-things-7088548","podcast_index_feed_id":7088548,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/springs-and-things","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/zy_pWZInQ-ysPPjw7H_DLAwYDfUJJb7SGygHCmjNwVg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81YTM4/MjRmYjM5NGEyMjI5/OWQ5YzI5NWUxN2Zm/ZDBjZS5wbmc.jpg","author":"Lauren Ferrara and Carly Ries","episode_count":92,"summary":"Welcome to Springs and Things, the podcast where two close friends spill the tea on all things Colorado Springs! From culture and community to hidden gems and neighborhood lore, we’ve got it covered. Join us as we sip our coffee (or maybe something stronger) and dive into the stories and secrets that make this city so unique. Whether you're a local or just passing through, our fun, light-hearted, and always entertaining take on the quirks, hot topics, and insider tips will keep you coming back for more. Discover what’s really happening in the Springs—beyond the mountains and parks!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-28T22:21:20.784137+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/springs-and-things-7088548"},"episode":{"title":"Our Most Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado Springs and Beyond, Answered!","slug":"our-most-frequently-asked-questions-about-colorado-springs-and-beyond-answered","published_at":"2026-06-02T11:46:22+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/springs-and-things-7088548/our-most-frequently-asked-questions-about-colorado-springs-and-beyond-answered","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/springs-and-things-7088548","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/046c6a84","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/046c6a84/5de6382c.mp3","summary":"After a year and a half of spotlighting the best people and places in Colorado Springs, we're flipping the script. This week, we answer the questions listeners ask most, from what we do outside the podcast to our favorite local restaurants, most emotional interviews, and the food spots we're still grieving. In this episode: What you might not know about your two hosts The local events every Colorado Springs resident should experience at least once Favorite restaurants for out-of-town guests The episodes that stuck with us long after recording What people from out of state consistently get wrong about Colorado Springs Plus so much more Mentioned in this episode: Green Box Arts Garden of the Gods Market and Cafe Ivywild Sushi Row Ristorante del Lago Stratton Open Space & Mount Cutler Trail Penrose Heritage Museum Sara Van Hecke The Peaks2Plains Weather App We Love Our Sponsors Pikes Peak Library District Summer Adventure Program — All you have to do is spend 30 days reading, creating, and exploring to win prizes. Vanguard Aesthetics — Skincare treatments with real, noticeable results. Core Collective — Our favorite spot for pilates! Use code SPRINGSANDTHINGS for 3 classes for $30. Connect with us: Leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share with a fellow Colorado Springs local who needs to know what's going on in this city.","meta_description":"After a year and a half of spotlighting the best people and places in Colorado Springs, we're flipping the script. This week, we answer the questions list…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1924,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/springs-and-things-7088548/episodes/our-most-frequently-asked-questions-about-colorado-springs-and-beyond-answered/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/springs-and-things-7088548/our-most-frequently-asked-questions-about-colorado-springs-and-beyond-answered.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}