December 31, 2021
EP85: A Last Minute Retrospective of 2021
BAM! There's nothing like waiting until the last minute to reflect on the year that was 2021.... Read More
December 25, 2021
EP84: RULE #3 – Wish Boulder A “Special” Merry Christmas!
Finally the Christmas present you've all been waiting for . . . RULE #3!... Read More
December 24, 2021
0hr 13mins
EP83: Christmas Eve Surprise! A Warm Meal From My Neighbor!
There are no words to describe what a hand delivered, hot meal, means to a guy flying solo for the holidays! The spirit of giving is not dead!
Thank you St. John Family (neighbors) for making t... Read More
December 16, 2021
EP82: Gwendolyn Gaumond MS, MA, LPC – A Personal Story of Love & Loss (Part 2 of 2)
Listen as Gwen Gaumond and host , Alex continue with a discussion of Gwen’s own experience with ketamine treatments and how they have to assisted her mission of conquering traumatic grief and it’s... Read More
December 14, 2021
1hr 31mins
EP81: Gwendolyn Gaumond MS, MA, LPC – A Personal Story of Love & Loss (Part 1 of 2)
As this holiday season goes full swing with all of its challenges and joys, listen as Gwen Gaumond, experienced crisis worker, is interviewed by the host about her own set of crises in the last 3 year... Read More
November 11, 2021
1hr 51min
EP80: Vietnam War Veteran: Andre Shy – Recipient of 1-Purple Heart, 1-Silver Star, 4-Bronze Star’s
On this important holiday, Vietnam war combat veteran Andre Shy shares (some) of his stories surrounding his Purple Heart, Silver Star & Bronze Star's.... Read More
October 30, 2021
1hr 31min
EP79: Derek Ayers & Gwen Gaumond on Colorado Proposition #78 & #119
Decorated Medical Services Officer & Combat Veteran Derek Ayers and Mental Healthcare Specialist Gwen Gaumond comment on the reasons to VOTE NO! on Colorado Proposition #78 and #119.... Read More
October 30, 2021
1hr 42min
EP78: Ketamine Chronicles w/ Lisa Johnson & Angie Shy
When's the last time you listened in on a conversation between three good friends that have all experienced multiple Ketamine Infusions?... Read More
October 29, 2021
0hr 50min
EP77: Scott Johnson: “What Was That Like” Podcast
If you’ve ever been mauled by a grizzly bear, survived a plane crash or been run over and trapped under an 1,800 vehicle, Scott Johnson the guy you want to talk to.... Read More
October 25, 2021
0hr 7min
EP76: “Lost In Love”
No matter how good a podcast host and his guest can be, sometimes you just need a break from all the mindless chatter.... Read More
October 21, 2021
1hr 37min
EP75: Mike Smith – Smith Fine Woodworks, LLC
If you're looking to listen to an upbeat and laid back conversation accompanied by acoustical guitar, you're in the right place.... Read More
October 08, 2021
0hr 7min
EP74: The Peshtigo Effect (150th-Year Anniversary of The Great Chicago Fire)
150-years ago today, "The Great Chicago Fire", that killed approximately 300, dominated headlines. Few know that on the same day as the Chicago fire, the largest fire in U.S. History, took place in Pe... Read More
September 30, 2021
0hr 59min
EP73: Author – Matt Solomon: “Fortunate Accidents”
Just like Matt's infectious PMA (Positive Mental Attitude), this episode of TBJ will make you smile as well as possibly rekindle your sense of adventure.
Matt Solomon joins us today to discuss his ... Read More
September 18, 2021
0hr 7min
EP72: Happy Constitution Day!
Listen how little Alex really knows about the U.S. Constitution!... Read More
September 12, 2021
188 min
EP71: Amazing Grace & The Star-Spangled Banner
Various versions of “Amazing Grace” & “The Star-Spangled Banner” repeated for over 3-hours.
TWENTY-ONE (21) Things/Reasons for this podcast episode:... Read More
September 11, 2021
75 min
EP70: Ceil Folz – Reflecting on The 9/11 Terrorist Attacks, World Alpine Ski Championships & Leadership
Twenty years ago today, Ceil Folz had some tough decisions to make. On the eve of the opening ceremonies for the 2001 UCI World Mountain Bike Championships, terrorist attacked on U.S. soil.... Read More
September 10, 2021
15 min
EP69: “The Day Before” 20th Year Anniversary – Audio from United Flight 93
TRIGGER WARNING: Audio from United Flight 93 is contained in this podcast episode.... Read More
September 04, 2021
14 min
EP68: Dustin Kaufman: Organic Chickpea Rancher
Happy Labor Day! Today, Dustin Kaufman visits the area for the Grand Nationals! During the course of this exciting episode you will learn the difference between garbanzo beans and chickpeas! ... Read More
August 28, 2021
6 min
EP67: New Microphones Arrived at “The Builder’s Journey” Recording Studio!
After two and a half years of podcasting, TBJ upgrades microphones!... Read More
August 26, 2021
63 min
EP66: Chris Ronlund Recovery & Lifestyle Coaching
On location in Denver, Colorado Chris Ronlund shares her experience, strength and hope.... Read More
August 24, 2021
45 min
EP65: “Live” Ketamine Infusion Debriefed W/ Derek Ayers & Gwendolyn Gaumond
Listen is Derek Ayers & Gwendolyn Gaumond debrief their recent Ketamine infusion at the Rocky Mountain Regenerative Medicine.... Read More
August 17, 2021
110 min
EP64: Derek Ayers & Vassily Eliopoulos MD, Unscripted & Infused (w/Ketamine)
If you’ve ever been frustrated with the Medical-Industrial Complex, this is a must listen to episode!
Lead by Vassily Eliopoulos, MD we take a deep dive into a "Live" ketamine infusion, as combat... Read More
August 03, 2021
39 min
EP63: Alex Reads His Birthday Cards
Farts lead the way as lowbrow humor soars to staggering new heights!
Lisa, Mike & Angie help celebrate Alex's birthday by coming over for a dinner party. During what can only be described as ... Read More
July 28, 2021
150 min
EP62: “From The Kitchen Table To Seventy Three” – Andre’ Shy
Born on a NYC kitchen table, retired combat veteran Andre’ Shy (now seventy three) shares his wild ride through a rough and tumble childhood and multiple tours in Vietnam. “Coming home” is nev... Read More
July 21, 2021
95 min
EP61: RESCUE RUN: Sh*t Happens
This is a true story about a botched Halloween party suicide attempt and a recreational logging accident gone bad.... Read More
July 14, 2021
162 min
EP60: Derek Ayers “Speak Truth to Power”
PTSD is curable!
If you or someone you know, suffers from PTSD, this is a must listen episode!... Read More
July 04, 2021
20 min
EP59: Surprise Visit From Mahthew Muhkanaheys – HAPPY 4th of JULY!
This is what happens when Mahthew Muhkanaheys stops by the studio to share his passion for Llama racing and cultural diversity.... Read More
June 24, 2021
91 min
EP58: Lisa Johnson – The Healing Powers of CranioSacral Therapy
If you've never heard of CranioSacral Therapy before, maybe you've heard of Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL football player Ricky Williams?... Read More
June 10, 2021
46 min
EP57: RESCUE RUN: “Climb For Hope” W/ Dave Dantas, Carol Johnson & Larry Moore
Everyone copes with mental health issues differently and one fantastic method is the physical act of climbing. Alex’s guests today are Dave Dantas, Carol Johnson, and Larry Moore, who explain the go... Read More
June 06, 2021
124 min
EP56: Angie Unscripted: Music, Love & Psychedelics
Sponsored by Ketamine Infusions: "Intergalactic space travel without the bulky space suits . . ."... Read More
May 10, 2021
53 min
EP55: U.S. Ski Team Members: Tess Johnson & Jesse Andringa
Tess Johnson made the U.S. Ski Team at the age of 14 and was the youngest person, male or female, ever at the time to do so. She’s competed in Japan, Siberia, Finland (right outside the Arctic’s... Read More
April 21, 2021
63 min
EP54: RESCUE RUN: Carol Johnson – Program & Event Director w/ SpeakUp ReachOut
In 2017, Carol Johnson learned that one-third of local middle school students experienced suicide ideation and became very passionate about implementing behavioral health education. Carol is motivated... Read More
April 13, 2021
36 min
EP53: RESCUE RUN (P8): Carrie Benway: Executive Director – Hope Center of The Eagle River Valley
Imagine how many lives could be saved if more people experiencing a crisis had 24/7 access to a licensed therapist and a reminder they’re not alone. Alex welcomes Carrie Benway, Executive Director o... Read More
February 28, 2021
56 min
EP52: THE CONTRACTOR FIGHT with Tom Reber
If you’re a contractor, sometimes it might feel like you’re alone in your fight to get more business or to keep going, but thankfully, you’re not. Tom Reber of the Contractor Fight joins Alex to... Read More
February 21, 2021
91 min
EP51: RESCUE RUN (P7): Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll with Linda Lue
It seems like forgiving the man who tried to kill your sister and murdered your dad in cold blood would be an impossible task. Get ready to be inspired as Linda Lue shares her incredible experience, s... Read More
February 05, 2021
11 min
EP50: Heavy Heart
To the family, friends and colleagues of our recently deceased as a result of a snow avalanche . . . so sorry for your loss.
Please let us know if there is anything TBJ can do to help; share storie... Read More
January 01, 2021
13 min
EP49: RESCUE RUN (P6): Happy New Year . . . Alex Joins a Cult!
Some people start out the new year with ridiculous weight loss goals. They think if they try hard enough, eat a kale salad, or join a gym, somehow, this year will be different.... Read More
December 30, 2020
52 min
EP48: Rob Mewton – A Road Less Traveled
When you come across an opportunity to take a road less traveled, do it! Alex’s guest today is Rob Mewton, Founder of Escape Campervans USA, the largest campervan rental company in North America. As... Read More
December 28, 2020
10 min
EP47: Vail Pass (Winter Edition) – Chain Up!
Today, we're doing a roadside interview at the base of Vail Pass. Brandon LaBlanc with Vail Transportation and Mike Wilson with Wilson Towing & Recovery help spread the word about highway safety... Read More
December 25, 2020
39 min
EP46: A Dumpster Dive Kind of Christmas 2020
When you see someone rummaging through a dumpster or holding a cardboard sign at a Walmart parking lot, what goes through your mind?
Do you give them money?
Do you look away?... Read More
December 24, 2020
7 min
EP45: RESCUE RUN (P5): A Not So Silent Night
Regardless of our age, some of us hear things in the night (it's not always the thud of Santa's slay on our roof top).
Some of us hear things that scare us, stirs up unwanted emotions or just makes... Read More
December 17, 2020
69 min
EP44: Turnipseed & Pates – Vaccines, Broadband & Healthy Brains
As we close in on the end of this crazy year that has been 2020, it’s important to remember that many of these issues will pass over into 2021. We’ve got a bit of a change-up for today’s episode... Read More
December 10, 2020
30 min
EP43: Karl Krueger: Art, Objects & Architecture – Wolcott Stick Wrangler
Art speaks to different people in different ways, but some pieces speak to the masses. Alex’s guest today is Karl Krueger, a sculptor, architect, activist, and renaissance man. Karl is unique in tha... Read More
December 07, 2020
13 min
EP42: RESCUE RUN (P4): Pearl Harbor Day – Never Forget
Pearl Harbor Day "A date which will live in infamy" Franklin D. Roosevelt, "Infamy Speech" December 8th, 1941.
The "Pearl Harbor" of our time, was the terrorist attacks of September 11th, ... Read More
December 04, 2020
12 min
EP41: BREAK TIME: Rocky & Adam
Sometimes you just gotta take a break. Rocky & Adam share a little of their story while recharging the batteries.
Working as a temporary laborer has many advantages.... Read More
November 27, 2020
20 min
EP40: Thanksgiving Edition with Mark Morowski
Mark Morowski zest for life is contagious. His builders journey has not been free from difficulties. He did 5-years in prison for being the get away driver in an armed bank robbery. He now lives in th... Read More
November 11, 2020
53 min
EP39: RESCUE RUN (P3): Erin Ivie – Executive Director of SpeakUp ReachOut
Similar to Cancer, suicide and mental health issues affect everyone in one way or another. Alex’s guest today is Erin Ivie, the Executive Director of SpeakUp ReachOut, the suicide-prevention coaliti... Read More
October 31, 2020
54 min
EP 38: Holli Snyder – Natural Born Leader & the Vail Daily’s Ad Director
Contrary to popular belief, Alex is not the only person that is beloved by the microphone. Alex’s guest today, Holli Snyder, has spent 26 years in the media business in the Vail Valley and has spent... Read More
October 13, 2020
57 min
EP36: Eagle County Commissioner Kathy Chandler-Henry: Committed to Service
When it comes to politics, it’s important to stay open-minded to civil conversation with the other side. Alex’s guest today is Kathy-Chandler Henry, a native of Eagle County and one of the current... Read More
October 07, 2020
19 min
EP35: We The People – Presidential Debate Outrage
Did you see it? Oh, only the most outrageous presidential debate in the history of our country. Do you think Alex watched it? You bet yourself he didn’t. Hear all about Alex’s day that caused hi... Read More
October 03, 2020
40 min
EP34: Dr. Tom Crusofulli “Dr. Tom” – Eagle County Commissioner Candidate
It’s election season and while the presidential race gets all the coverage, palpable differences are made at the local level as well. Alex’s guest today is Dr. Tom Crusofulli, affectionately known... Read More
September 23, 2020
1 hr 11 min
Episode 33: Scott S. Turnipseed AIA. Architect. Mayor. Visionary. Giver.
Impeccable leadership is needed now more than ever, what with the world experiencing such unique chaos. Alex’s guest today is the Mayor of Eagle himself and owner of Turnipseed Architecture Construc... Read More
September 09, 2020
1 hr 16 min
Episode 32: Jon Stavney – Labor to Leader
Where you start should not determine where you can go. Truer words have never been spoken. Alex’s guest today is Jon Stavney, a one-of-a-kind influencer that has a plethora of experience; hold onto ... Read More
September 02, 2020
48 min
Episode 31: What It Was Like…Dale Nilsson
Sometimes you have to look back in order to figure out what is going to come your way in the future. Alex’s guest today is Dale Nilsson, a New Jersey native that has been a friend of Alex’s for 25... Read More
August 19, 2020
1 hr 3 min
Episode 30: Grizzly Creek Fire with Todd Lieb
Considering 2020 has been a wild one, it’s only appropriate that there is a fire that is raining ash down on Eagle County and those surrounding it. Alex’s guest today is Todd Lieb, a colleague of ... Read More
When you think of waves, you probably think of an ocean. Well, now you can think of Colorado; Eagle County now has it’s very own wave park! Alex’s guest today is Farnham St. John, Alex’s studio ... Read More
July 28, 2020
53 min
Episode 28: John Krueger – “Thank You For Your Service”!
Right now, we have to make sacrifices that we have never had to make before in order to navigate through a global pandemic. However, these sacrifices seem incredibly small when compared to the ones ma... Read More
July 21, 2020
1 hr 36 min
Episode 27: RESCUE RUN (P1) “Audio-Quilt-Time-Capsule-Thingy”
Welcome to Rescue Run; a multipart series on suicide prevention. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to call a Suicide Prevention Lifeline? If so, this is episode maybe for you (or a friend... Read More
June 07, 2020
58 min
Episode 26: Design-Build…Who Cares?
When it comes to project delivery systems, the choice basically comes down to two options, design-bid-build vs. design-build. Both methods are tried and true, but which one is right for you? Does it r... Read More
May 22, 2020
1 hr 4 min
Episode 25: Monica Geist Ph.D. – Math with a Laugh
Mathematical law governs just about everything in your daily life, whether you realize it or not. Alex’s guest today is Dr. Monica Geist. Dr. Geist has a Bachelor’s in Applied Mathematics from CSU... Read More
May 15, 2020
1 hr 48 min
Episode 23 – Epidemiologist Natasha Lloyd – Spread The Word, Not the Virus
The world is in a state of chaos and most of us are left asking questions because we just don’t understand what to do. Alex’s guest today is here to answer some of those questions. Natasha Lloyd i... Read More
May 15, 2020
19 min
Episode 24: We The People – Permit Process Follow Up
These fellas can get a little long-winded, but that’s not the case with today’s condensed podcast. Bobby and Alex are here today with an update on the permit that was discussed in the previous We ... Read More
May 08, 2020
1 hr 31 min
Episode 22 – We’re All Going To Die! w/Bobby Knox
The zombie apocalypse is here and we’re all going to die! Well, maybe that’s a little dramatic, but it’s very clear to everyone that the world is going through one of the biggest shifts in recen... Read More
April 20, 2020
56 min
Episode 21 – Design/Architecture – Kathy Aalto & Pavan Krueger
Kathy Aalto and Pavan Krueger are in the studio today to try and salvage the forgotten podcast that has been lost to the annals of time because Alex forgot to press record. Kathy is a landscape archit... Read More
March 23, 2020
51 min
Episode 20 – Winter Hut Trip w/ Terri-Ann Giandomenico
When you think of vacation, you probably don’t think of physically carrying all of your luggage up a mountain during the dead of winter. Well, you need to learn how to live like Alex’s guest today... Read More
February 21, 2020
1 hr 19 min
Episode 19 – Peter Davis (Professional Cyclist) “Keep’n It Real”
Unless you have been living under a rock for the last 30 years, then you have definitely heard some things about professional cycling, from Lance’s 7 Tour de France wins that gave him the throne to ... Read More
February 06, 2020
1 hr
Episode 15 – Do These Profanities Make Me Look Fat, or is it Just My Genes? with Dr. Ted Weber
Are you looking to hear all about life in Vail, Colorado and laugh your butt off at the same time? Well, you’ve come to the right place. With Alex today is the Builders Journey’s first repeat gues... Read More
February 06, 2020
1 hr 11 min
Episode 14 – A Mets Fan Journey from Lincoln to Eagle to Work…
Allegiance in sports can be determined by a multitude of factors. If you’re lucky, you grow up in a city that has a professional team of its own, but if not, then you rely on fate to decide for you.... Read More
December 28, 2019
51 min
Episode 18 – Friends Don’t Let Friends Podcast Alone w/ Ryan Turk
LSU is facing OU for the right to play OSU or Clemson in the national championship, so it’s only appropriate that a Tigers fan is in the house today. Ryan Turk joins Alex today because friends don... Read More
December 26, 2019
1 hr 2 min
Episode 17 – The Blue Light Special w/ Alex, Tim & Mike (The ATM House 2.0)
There’s nothing like reuniting with some of your oldest friends in the world; the people that have seen you at your best and worst. In the studio with Alex, today is Mike Valiant and Tim Taagen, two... Read More
July 19, 2019
1 hr 26 min
Episode 13 – Colorado Mountain College with Dr. Kathryn Regjo
Colorado Mountain College with Dr. Kathryn Regjo - Campus Dean & College-Wide V.P. of Academic Affairs
Enter a world where contracting meets education with Dr. Kathryn Regjo. She serves as the ... Read More
June 25, 2019
56 min
Episode 12 – Ret. Fire Chief ‘Jon Jon’ Asper
Get ready to be inspired. Alex has the pleasure of interviewing retired Fire Chief, ‘Jon Jon’ Asper, a man that has served the Eagle community for more than 20 years. Jon’s career achievements h... Read More
June 25, 2019
42 min
Episode 11 – United Rentals – Eagle
Today in the studio, Alex is on location at United Rentals with Geoff Soelter, Todd Winstead, Walter Valdez, and Andy Dewell to talk about their equipment rental business in Eagle, Colorado. The Eagle... Read More
May 23, 2019
51 min
Episode 10 – Dr. Ted Weber; PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT…
In this episode, Dr. Ted Weber is in the house to tell us his story and how he ended up with this plethora of professional titles. To him, every day is an education of some sort, a test of your patien... Read More
April 09, 2019
29 min
Episode 09: 2019 Eagle Block Party – Behind the Scenes
Today in the studio we have a special guest from Optimum Events in Eagle, Colorado, Ted Wenninger. Optimum Events helps set up large-scale events for different companies all around the world and is he... Read More
April 01, 2019
1 hr 45 min
Episode 08: Bobby Knox Part 2 – Windows to Startups
Today we are running part 2 of the Bobby Knox story. If you are new to the podcast, in the first episode we talked about the Knox family and their roll in the Vail Valley newspaper industry with their... Read More
March 20, 2019
1 hr 14 min
Episode 07: Bobby Knox: The Vail Trail & The Newspaper Industry
Today we have Bobby Knox in the studio to talk about the newspaper industry in the Vail Valley. Bobby spent a large part of his life in the newspaper industry. He is going to tell us how the industry ... Read More
January 30, 2019
1 hr 1 min
Episode 04: Tile & Stone
If you need a tile setter, Dan is the guy you need and has the credentials that you want. Today we’ve got Dan Lambert from Lambert Tile & Stone in the house to tal... Read More
January 03, 2019
37 min
Episode 03: Vail Nordic Center
We are going to talk about everything Nordic such as snow bikes, snowshoes, cross-country skiing, lessons, and all sorts of fun stuff. The Vail Nordic Center offers a pl... Read More
January 03, 2019
34 min
Episode 02: Top 5-Reasons My Website Sucks
Creating your own remodeling website may seem a little daunting, especially when you have no experience. Your first instinct will be to look at other websites so you can... Read More
January 03, 2019
8 min
Episode 01: Look At Me! I’m Giving Back!
In this inaugural episode, Alex shares an intimate story about his sister and the valuable lesson he learned about giving back to his community.... Read More
December 31, 2018
7 min
Episode 00: Welcome to the Builder’s Journey Podcast
Welcome fellow travelers, Alex here on The Builders Journey, where we take a behind the scenes look at the Vail Colorado and its surrounding communities through the eyes of a lifelong builder and remo... Read More
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