WMMI Podcasts

Join the staff for a sneak peek of current exhibitions, programs and upcoming lectures. These exclusive live recordings feature discussions by scholars and experts in mining history and related topics. A new interview is posted each month so check back often, or subscribe to our RSS feed to receive automatic updates.

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Pod - July 17, 2010 - Burro Birthday

In this podcast we talk with the members of the bluegrass band CountyLine Ramblers (14:00 mins.) Guest: CountyLine Ramblers Date: July 17, 2010..

Pod - May 20, 2010 - Oil Sands

In this podcast we talk with journalist Andrew Nikiforuk about the Oil Sands of Canada (14:05 mins.) Guest: Andrew Nikiforuk Date: May 20, 2010..

Pod - March 23, 2010 - Geothermal Energy

In this podcast we talk with Charles Visser, Program Manager at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, about geothermal energy production (14:05 mi..

Pod - February 19 2010 - Mining Quilts

In this podcast Dave Futey, Director of Education, talks with Cindy Brick about the role of quilts in mining life (15:02 mins.) Guest: Cindy Brick,..

Pod - November 5, 2009 - Midland Railroad

In this podcast Dave Futey, Director of Education, talks with Mr. Mel McFarland about his background and interest in the Colorado Midland Railroad..

Pod - September 17, 2009 - Gold in Colorado

In this podcast Dave Futey, Director of Education, talks with Dr. Laurence Jankowski about his background and interest in mining. (25:10 mins.) ..

Pod - July 16, 2009 - Explosives in Mining

In this podcast Dave Futey, Director of Education, talks with Jay Parker about the history and the future of explosives in mining (14:13 mins.) Gue..