
In The Area
We are on a mission to collect wisdom nuggets. Our goal is to spotlight people with stories concerning honesty, courage, love, transcendence and everything in between. If we sit down with the right people, ask the right questions, we will come away with a piece of their wisdom to launch ourselves on our own hero's journey. Whether you're listening on your morning commute, or lounging on a Sunday morning, grab a cup of coffee, get comfortable, and join us in our journey to collect wisdom nuggets.
Latest episodes

Sep 22, 2022 • 28min
Shawn Eckels | Andy Frasco & the U.N.
Shawn Eckles is a touring guitarist and songwriter and guitarist/vocalist for "Andy Frasco & The UN," a Colorado based harmonic funk and rock band.

Sep 8, 2022 • 38min
Casey Russell | The Magic Beans
Casey Russell is a multi-instrumentalist and keyboardist for Colorado based Funk / Soul / Jam band "The Magic Beans."

Jul 22, 2021 • 49min
Dave Probst | Beating The Odds
Dave arrived to Vail from a small town in Kansas with ambition, drive, and integrity. Dave started with nothing except for his work ethic and built one of the most successful landscaping companies in the Vail Valley. He exemplifies the importance of living by your values and setting the bar high.

Jul 15, 2021 • 39min
Mike Wheeler | Americana Folk Artist
Mike is a rising star and singer-songwriter. His experiences on the road as a traveling musician across America and the globe have transformed his songwriting and life.

Jul 1, 2021 • 44min
Dante Stewart | Co-Founder of Underscore Ave
Dante is a co-founder of Underscore Ave - a creative platform connecting creatives to paid opportunities. Dante and his team are driven by the belief that creative people should not have to sacrifice their dreams of pursuing creative work to corporate 9-5 jobs.

Jun 24, 2021 • 1h 42min
Murray Stahl | CEO & Chairman of Horizon Kinetics
Murray Stahl, CEO and Chairman of Horizon Kinetics, is a financial expert with deep insights into economics and cryptocurrency. In this discussion, he shares his early misconceptions about wealth generation and contrasts theoretical economics with real-world financial outcomes. Murray explores the value of autobiographies, recounts fascinating historical figures like Fitzroy McLean and Benjamin Franklin, and dives into the complexities of Bitcoin and Ethereum. He emphasizes the transformative potential of blockchain technology and the importance of resilience and personal narrative in achieving success.

May 20, 2021 • 1h 9min
Ken Schanzer | Former President of NBC Sports
Ken Schanzer, former president of NBC sports, played a key role in negotiating NBC's acquisitions of the Olympics, NFL, Nascar, and the Kentucky Derby. Ken shares the story of his career, the principles and values guiding his success, and provides a mini-lesson on how to lead effective negotiations.

May 6, 2021 • 40min
Bratzo Horruitiner | Executive Director - My Future Pathways
Bratzo is the Executive Director at My Future Pathways, a non-profit supporting the education of low income students in the Vail Valley through scholarship, mentorship, life coaching, and personalized attention.

Apr 22, 2021 • 35min
Ann Smead | Business Pioneer & Philanthropist
Vail Valley Citizen of the Year, Ann Smead shares stories about being one of the first female system engineers at IBM and the first female partner at a commercial real estate development company managing over four million square feet. Ann oversaw the real estate portfolio of Kaiser Aerospace & Electronics Corp and the University of Boulder's Aerospace Engineering Science's Department is named after Ann and her late husband H. J. Smead. Ann is currently the Board Chair at the Vail Valley Foundation and is deeply involved in finding ways to enhance the lives of children and the community in the Valley.

Mar 25, 2021 • 50min
Dale Tovar | MRIs, Science & Nutrition
Dale went to college at 13 and graduated with two masters degrees by the age of 21. He oversaw the MRI lab at the University of Oregon and is currently developing machine learning software at a science technology company in Salt Lake City. We debunk some common misconceptions and myths about the brain, examine the sometimes faulty frameworks underpinning scientific discovery, philosophy, and the reasons you should stay away from cooking with seed based oils.