First Graders and the Centenarians is a three-part documentary series that compared the answers to the same questions posed to Colorado first graders and to Coloradans who had recently turned 100 years of age. How the see the word is examined and celebrated. 

First Graders and the Centenarians originally aired on 850 KOA in 2007.

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First Graders and the Centenarians

Back when we thought the Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace would be the final installment of the Star Wars saga… Star Wars Returns takes a nostalgic look back at the emotions and love of the trillion-dollar franchise. We did YOU love the original Star Wars in 1975?

Star Wars Returns

“Roger, Over and Out – A Commercial Flight Simulator” is a reporter’s exclusive time flying a commercial flight simulator. The Denver flight simulator is part on the Denver United Airlines Complex in Stapleton. The long form story is a fun audio driven look behind the curtain of commercial air travel.

Roger, Over and Out – A Commercial Flight Simulator

Under an Orange Sky aired the morning of the 53rd Denver firefighter funeral. This touching long form news close up celebrates the work of first responders on a difficult day morning the loss of one of their own. The story is driven by voices, sounds and music. 

Under an Orange Sky originally aired on 850KOA in 2006.

Under an Orange Sky

Every Colorado child should have at least one new toy to open on Christmas morning. The Santa Shop is an audio visit to a Christmas miracle in the Denver area. We hear from recipients and volunteers… It’s difficult to tell who is benefiting the most from Denver’s Santa Shop.

Christmas and Holiday

Santa Shop

Ahead of the Christmas holiday, Roger Hudson attended a school to learn how to be a professional mall Santa Claus. What did he learn? 

This award winning piece aired several times in several major markets.

Santa School

Denver conducts a large-scale disaster drill to test interoffice communications. The drill tests new communications equipment that allows all first responders to have the ability to communicate with each other. The upgrade is a direct result of limitations following the shooting at Columbine High School.

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Denver’s Disaster Drill

Breaking the Law - “Alive At 25” is a fun :35 audio piece. It tells the story of a Colorado driver who built and used a “dummy” in his passenger seat to illegally drive in the HOA carpool lanes… and how a local business owner turned the fine into a fundraiser for “Alive At 25.”

Breaking the Law - “Alive At 25”

850 KOA story of Roger Hudson racing a Colorado State Patrol Trooper... Guess who won?

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Long time award winning journalist and audio story teller. Current, media strategist, entrepreneur and lover of storytelling through the imagination inspired by sound. 

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