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 - Aug 12, 2010 Legal Issues of Land Use

In this podcast we talk with William Perry Pendley, Preseident and COO of the Mountain States Legal Foundation (20:00 mins.) Guest: William Perry P..

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..

Pod - November 3, 2008 - Silver Mining in Aspen

In this podcast we talk with Dr. Malcomn Rohrbough on the history of silver mining in Aspen (24:20 mins.) Guest: Malcolm Rohrbough, Department of H..

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The mission of the Western Museum of Mining and Industry is to educate the public about the history and continuing contributions of mining in the American West through its collection, restoration, exhibition and interpretation of artifacts related to mining, metallurgy and their support industries. Accredited by the American Association of Museums since 1979, WMMI is the only accredited mining museum in the Western United States and one of only three accredited museums in the Pikes Peak Region. The AAM awarded WMMI subsequent accreditation in 2004.