Voices of Pueblo
“Voices of Pueblo: Digging Deeper” is a dynamic podcast from the Pueblo Star Journal hosted by Gregory Howell, Andy Koen, and Bree Pappan, along with local reporters and content creators from our diverse newsroom. Our mission is to deliver local news and stories while recognizing that people gather information from a variety of sources. This podcast is our way of digging deeper—bringing audiences across our community in-depth coverage and fresh perspectives. Each month, we go beyond the print stories in the Pueblo Star Journal, bringing listeners firsthand accounts straight from Pueblo’s neighborhoods. From lifestyle and entertainment to the environment, sports, the social safety net, food, and culture, we explore the Steel City angle on the most compelling topics. Through interviews and original storytelling, Voices of Pueblo serves as your audio and video guide to understanding local news and why Pueblo is at the heart of it all.
Episodes
Soul Fresh, Soul Clean is a monthly podcast from the Pueblo Star Journal that celebrates food, story and the humanity that lives around the table. In the debut episode of Soul Fresh, Soul Clean, Jocelyn Martinez shares the story behind PSJ Publishing House’s first cookbook. From restaurant hustle to healing through food, she talks about why joyful, seasonal cooking matters and how this Pueblo-rooted project is just getting started...
What do we mean when we say “childcare,” and how did Pueblo arrive at the gaps families and providers navigate today?
In Episode One of this series, Molly Cotner and Gregory Howell sit down for a conversation that traces the long arc of childcare in Pueblo, beginning in 1926 with the opening of one of the city’s earliest childcare centers and moving through deca...
Tax season does not have to be overwhelming — or expensive.
In this episode of Bree on a Budget, host Bree Pappan is joined by Luanne Maes and Adrian Gomez to break down how the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program helps Pueblo residents file their taxes for free.
During the conversation, listeners also learn that United Way of Pueblo County is celebrating 20 years of the VITA program in Pueblo, marking two decades of fre...
State of Art | January 2026: Art, Advocacy and What’s Ahead for Pueblo
In the first State of Art conversation of the new year, host Bree Pappan brings together three voices shaping Pueblo’s creative and civic landscape for a candid, forward-looking discussion. Artist and community advocate Tom Carrigan, artist Tia Monson, and Donielle Kitzman, vice president of the Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce and Visit Pueblo, explore what 2...
In this timely holiday episode of Bree on a Budget, Bree sits down with Luanne Maez of the United Way of Pueblo County and longtime Pueblo advocate Tom Carrigan for an honest, heartfelt conversation about navigating the festive season during economic uncertainty.
As holiday expectations collide with rising costs, shifting priorities, and real financial stress, this episode explores how individuals and families are finding balance, ...
State of Art Podcast | Sweet Talk Paint Shapes
There are moments when a city’s creative pulse snaps into focus, and Sweet Talk Paint Shapes is one of them. Tucked into Mesa Junction, STPS is not just a studio or a gallery. It is a signal fire. A place where paint, ink, collage, tattoo culture, music, and lived experience collide and refuse to stay quiet. In this episode of State of Art, Bree Pappan steps inside Pueblo’s eme...
Episode Focus: Art, Policy, and the Path to Youth Wellness
In this November episode of State of Art, host Bree Pappan explores how the arts are transforming the conversation around youth mental health and wellness in Pueblo and beyond.
Bree welcomes Emma Gilchrist, Deputy Director of the Farley Health Policy Center and Instructor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of...
Gimme Shelter, Gimmer Justice: Breaking the Silence After Epstein is a compelling episode of the Voices of Pueblo Podcast, hosted by Molly Cotner and co-host Gregory Howell, with returning guest Chantal Woodyard—PSJ board member, advocate, and survivor. Earlier in the year, Chantal sat down with Molly and Gregory to revisit her deeply p...
On Nov. 7, as Pueblo entered the 38th day of the government shutdown, Bree sat down with three community leaders who are on the front lines of the city’s growing food insecurity crisis. Evans Auden Gonzalez Garcia, owner of Super Market Gonzalez, joined Diego Rivera and Luanne Maes of United Way of Pueblo County to talk about how families can access food and essential resources during what many are calling a manmade disaster.
With ...
The latest episode of 45 Degrees features a special Japan Edition with host Gregory Howell in conversation with artist and muralist Miranda Cisneros. Speaking from her home in Japan, Miranda reflects on the growing Japan Colorado connection and how living abroad has deepened her understanding of cultural identity, wellness, and creative expression. Her work on the Pueblo Levee murals brings these influences to life in bold and mea...
Bree on a Budget: Pueblo, We Got Your Back! This Halloween season, Bree Pappan is turning up the festive spirit with a special treat for listeners. In this spooky and fun-filled episode, Bree welcomes Chris Segura, Director of Communications and Engagement at United Way of Pueblo County, to talk about a community favorite: the annual Trunk or Treat. Together, they share all the details about this year’s event, from creative ...
Your Voice, Your Vote: District 3 Interview with Ted Hernandez The Pueblo Star Journal continues its Your Voice, Your Vote series with District 3 City Council candidate Ted Hernandez. As part of PSJ’s expanding Investigative Channels, this conversation builds on earlier interviews with local leaders, including Joe Perko, to give Pueblo voters clear, factual, and community-centered insights ahead of the election.
In this special State of Art episode, host Bree Pappan welcomes musician and lecturer Aaron Zimola, who joins the Pueblo City-County Library District’s All Pueblo Reads 2025 celebration of The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb.
Aaron, now celebrating his first year living in Pueblo, shares his journey of discovering our community, exploring housing opportunities, investments, and the welcoming spirit that defines the city. He ta...
Your Voice Your Vote: Pueblo City Council Candidate Joe Perko
In this episode of Your Voice Your Vote, the Pueblo Star Journal sits down with Joe Perko, candidate for Pueblo City Council. This conversation explores four key topics that matter most to voters: city budget priorities, public safety and community well-being, governance and accountability, and Perko’s personal vision for Pueblo’s future.
Perko shares his perspective on ...
Voices of Pueblo: Bree on a Budget – Thrifting and Savings
The Voices of Pueblo podcast welcomes a brand-new voice to the conversation — Bree Pappan, the thrifty maverick behind the Bree on a Budget column in the September issue of the Pueblo Star Journal.
In this inaugural companion episode, Bree joins Gregory Howell and Cynthia Nicola to go beyond the page and dive into the art and practice of saving smart. Together, they explore...
In this episode of State of Art, host Bree Pappan dives into Pueblo’s evolving music scene with three dynamic voices who are shaping its future: Marc Sabatella, Aaron Zimola, and Brock Kilgore. Each brings extraordinary experience in music, education, and cultural innovation, and together they paint a compelling picture of what it means to build a thriving creative community from the ground up. From jazz and classical to local show...
In this episode of Voices of Pueblo, Gregory Howell sits down with Abbie Krause, Executive Director of the Pueblo Zoo, to explore how this historic institution is redefining education and conservation in Southern Colorado. With a legacy rooted in New Deal-era civic pride and a mission focused on environmental stewardship, the Pueblo Zoo is more than a place to see animals — it’s a place to learn, grow, and lead.
Abbie shares how pr...
State of Art: Chosen Canvas at Liminal Space Gallery in Pueblo, Colorado In this episode of State of Art, host Bree Pappan introduces the upcoming Chosen Canvas exhibition opening September 5 at Liminal Space Gallery in Pueblo, Colorado. This collaborative installation brings together poet Kathleen Willard, mixed media artist Cheryl Scott, and fiber artist Bethany Economos to challenge traditional notions of domesticity, feminism, ...
The Roots and Reach of 4-H in Pueblo County: A Legacy of Learning by Doing, Then and Now Join host Gregory Howell for a special episode of the Voices of Pueblo podcast as we celebrate the power of youth and community at the 2025 Pueblo County Fair! In this lively and heartfelt conversation, six remarkable 4-H students share their stories, passions, and what 4-H means to them—from livestock and leadership to science and service.
Mee...
In this inspiring episode of 45 Degrees, internationally acclaimed muralist Tim Nijenhuis joins us fresh from his latest creation on the Pueblo levee. Born in the Netherlands and now based in Hamilton, Ontario, Tim brings a rich legacy of creativity that spans generations—from fine art to music, filmmaking, set design, and more.
We trace his journey from Europe to North America and explore how his diverse experiences as a music tea...
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