Phil Plait of Bad Astronomy and author of the new book "Under Alien Skies," stops by the Captn's Lounge Studio to educate Nigel Aves about how the secrets of the universe, and it continues to expand and create new stars and even galaxies. THIS ONE IS NOT TO BE MISSED!

Nigel Aves talks with one of the finest sound engineers in the state of Colorado, Bret Batterman, who has produced recordings from Broadway to LA.

Nigel welcomes Cynthia Midiwo to hear about Hattie Pearl's homeless outreach program, and how viewers can help.Nigel welcomes Cynthia Midiwo to hear about Hattie Pearl's homeless outreach program, and how viewers can help.

Nigel welcomes AJ Foxx of Sobremesa Creative Solutions to talk about modeling, live performing, and digital branding of live events.

Local artist Amanda Maldonado stops in to Rational Alchemy too the show the kind of line drawings, places and people, she’s become well known for. Hosted by Nigel Aves, recorded at the Captn’s Lounge Studio.

Sarah and Paul have ideas for better voting methods. Watch this show and you will, too.

Paul and Sara talk about what cities do to lure companies to move to and stay in a particular location.

Nigel Aves talks with Mitzi Nicoletti about her candidacy for Council-at-Large in the fall 2022 Longmont City elections.

Nigel Aves talks with former Longmont city council person Sean McCoy about what he brings to the table for Council-at-Large in the fall 2022 Longmont City elections.

Retired Marines Rex Laceby and Ike McCorkle, Candidate for Colorado CD4 this fall, try to bring the "rational" to Rational Politics with Nigel Aves on possible solutions to America's "Out of Control" gun violence. Part One of a Two-part series.

Retired Marines Rex Laceby and Ike McCorkle, Candidate for Colorado CD4 this fall, try to bring the "rational" to Rational Politics with Nigel Aves on possible solutions to America's "Out of Control" gun violence. Part Two of a two-part series.

Three business professionals talk with host Nigel Aves about the rigors, some unnecessary, of dealing with local regulations in starting a small business.

The Speakeasy at 3rd and Main in Longmont, Colorado, is very special place with a unique history and amazing stories to tell--including Indie Cinema being shot there from time to time. Sarah Carrillo is the current owner of the Speakeasy, and she give Nigel Aves a run down on the last twenty years at the bar, including when it was know as Cheers.

Paul and Sarah tackle important aspects of Longmont's budget, while still managing to keep everyone awake. Watch this if you care where your city tax dollars go!!

Marcia Martin welcomes Alice Sueltenfuss, Executive Director, to talk about the tremendous outreach provided by HOPE for Longmont for some of our most vulnerable citizens.

Tallis Salamation and Regan Sample, both former candidates for Longmont City Council, share their experiences with their campaigns, both good and bad.

Scott Cook, Chief Executive Officer of the Longmont Chamber of Commerce, stops in to chat with Nigel Aves about what a Chamber of Commerce does for a business community.

Lyle SmithGraybeal, vice-president of Community Development United Way of Weld County, chats with Nigel Aves about how United Way-Weld County helps the people of Colorado.

In her first 15 Minutes show, Marcia Martin welcome new Longmont resident Matthew Popkin to talk about urban planning through positive civic engagement.

Sarah Levison and Paul Tiger will amuse and inform you about how to get involved in the the politics of your hometown, but in good way!!

Rex Laceby, candidate for Boulder Co. Sheriff this fall, provides foreign policy insites into the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, and reminds us here in the US how lucky we are...

Dj Stavros and Hip Hop and R&B Artist Shawan Na stops by Rational Alchemy for an interview with Nigel Aves to talk about the creation of music, art, and the people behind the masks.

Hip Hop and R&B Artist Shawan na stops by Rational Alchemy for an interview with Nigel Aves to talk about her upcoming release of her new EP

Chef Keith D. Jones, Corporate Executive Chef / Business Development Manager at Honey Smoked Fish Co. in Denver, Colorado, talks about his new book, "Well Done, Bringing Soul to the Recipe of Life," with Rational Alchemy's Nigel Aves.

Meet Joan Peck and learn why she wants to be mayor of Longmont!

Jon Jones, AmeriCorps VISTA Leader, explains how United Way-Weld County helps the people of Colorado.

Photographer Bob Rosinsky joins Rational Alchemy host Nigel Aves to show "photographic proof" of UFOs, that, strangely enough, love Earth's, and Colorado's, beautiful countryside! He admits being really good at photoshop, and then gives a quick tour of some of his favorite camera gear.

Rex Laceby, 2022 Candidate for Boulder County Sheriff, stops by Rational Politics and tells us why he's the best man for the job.

The Co-Creators of Exotic Elephant, a purveyor of Premium CBD products, talks with Nigel Aves of Rational Alchemy about how they grow and control the entire process of CBD production and creations.  With Meghan Gregory and Elle Gregory-Campbell

Learn about a $300 Billion-a-year American Parasite called the Pharmacy Benefits Managers racket. Ike McCorkle, USMC, Retired, and 2022 Candidate for Colorado's U.S. 4th House district, and newcomer Isaiah Sandoval join Rational Politics' Nigel Aves, to discuss how the U.S. got into this expensive mess, and we need to get out.

In part because of a $300 Billion-a-year American Parasite called the Pharmacy Benefits Managers, Ike McCorkle, USMC, Retired, and 2022 Candidate for Colorado's U.S. 4th House district, and newcomer Isaiah Sandoval join Rational Politics' Nigel Aves, to discuss how the U.S. can push back on the high price of Insulin and the absurd costs for diabetics in the USA.

Jon Leise asks us all to join in strengthening Democracy by adhering to facts in 21st century America.

Jon Leise, author, thinker, philosopher, asks this critical question at a time when misinformation, disinformation, and outright lying pass for political discourse in 21st century America.

Seth Levine, original partner in the Foundry Group, joins Nigel Aves to discuss his soon-to-be-released book, "THE NEW BUILDERS," co-authored by Elizabeth MacBride.

If the status quo is not working for you, I am the change that our community needs to maintain our quality of life in Weld County, Colorado.

CIT's Curt Kelley gives us solid info on how to connect with people on the other side of the aisle, and help them connect the dots of what's wrong with our political classes

Bob Tipton explains why it's so hard to have a good conversation and communicate with some people, and lays out how it's don

Did President Donald Trump commit an impeachable offense when he tried to shake down the president of Ukraine for dirt on Vice President Joe Biden? Are we living in a banana republic now? When this s@#$ end??

Curt Kelley gives but a foretaste of what he learned about the economy and state of infrastructure of the land of China.