Longmont Lessons: Ryan Forbes and ‘The Shakedown’

Longmont Lessons: Ryan Forbes and ‘The Shakedown’

So many podcasts — around 3.2 million now — so little time. Like anything else that demands winnowing, choosing those that capture your imagination can be hard. The one that most recently rose to the top of my list is called “The Shakedown.” It’s the brainchild of Longmont resident Ryan Forbes. In each compelling episode, which run an average of 30 minutes, Forbes thoughtfully escorts his growing body of listeners inside the walls of the medieva…