Peter Boyles Show Podcast

The Peter Boyles Show - October 10, 2026 HR 4: Peter Boyles takes more open calls on whether the Pentagon should livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, with callers debating justice, deterrence, and whether broadcasting it would only give Hasan more notoriety.

The discussion widens into America’s history of intervention in Iran and Central America, the influence of powerful lobbying groups, China’s role in the drug trade, and the costs of U.S. foreign policy. Peter closes with concerns about AI, truth, and America’s future, returning to the question of whether the public should watch...

The Peter Boyles Show - October 10, 2026 HR 3: Peter Boyles opens the phones with a debate over whether the planned firing-squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan should be streamed publicly, as callers clash over justice, deterrence, and the danger of turning an execution into propaganda.

The conversation expands into U.S. involvement in the Middle East, intelligence failures surrounding October 7, and the legacy of British imperialism. Peter also discusses the renaming of military bases and removal of statues, arguing that both the left and right should stop rewriting history, before predicting a difficult November election for...

The Peter Boyles Show - October 10, 2026 HR 2: Peter Boyles welcomes Dan Hopkins, the longtime Denver radio veteran who gave Peter his first job in broadcasting, for a nostalgic look back at the early days of Denver radio, the legendary personalities who shaped the industry, and the rise of provocative talk radio through figures like Alan Berg.

The conversation also turns personal as Peter reflects on his recovery and the upcoming Broadcasting Hall of Fame induction. After Hopkins leaves, Peter returns to the debate over whether the scheduled execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan should be televised...

The Peter Boyles Show - October 10, 2026 HR 1: Peter Boyles is joined by former talk-radio host Ryan Schuiling to debate whether the scheduled firing-squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan should be televised. Peter asks listeners whether they would watch, while Schuiling argues that broadcasting an execution risks glorifying violence rather than reinforcing justice and deterrence. 

Callers offer competing views on the death penalty, public executions, terrorism, and whether showing the consequences of violence would serve as a warning or simply turn death into a spectacle. Schuiling also discusses his campaign for Evans City Council, outlining his p...

The Peter Boyles Show - October 3, 2026 HR 4: What happens when an execution doesn’t go as planned? Peter Boyles digs into the Christa Pike case after reports that her execution failed twice, asking what Tennessee officials should do next. The conversation takes Peter back to his own experience covering the execution of Gary Davis in Colorado, including his memories of the death chamber and journalist Carol McKinley witnessing the execution.

The hour also brings calls about the Gary Davis case, the death penalty, Jack Phillips and the Masterpiece Cakes controversy, and a caller who spent 43 years fighting to...

The Peter Boyles Show - October 3, 2026 HR 3: Peter Boyles goes deep into the JonBenét Ramsey case with Doc Miller and Judith Phillips, as the upcoming Netflix series puts the nearly 30-year-old mystery back in the spotlight. The conversation takes a dramatic turn as Doc lays out his theory of what happened inside the Ramsey home, why he believes there was no intruder, and who he believes ultimately killed JonBenét—while Judith draws on her firsthand knowledge of Patsy Ramsey and explains why she believes Patsy wrote the ransom note.

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The Peter Boyles Show - October 3, 2026 HR 2: Peter Boyles sits down in studio with Doc Miller and Judith Phillips, who knew Patsy Ramsey, for a deep dive into the JonBenét Ramsey case as Netflix prepares a new series. Judith shares personal memories of John and Patsy, JonBenét’s pageants, and the family dynamics she witnessed, while Doc discusses his book Prostitution of Justice and his experiences surrounding the Ramsey case.

The conversation goes far beyond Netflix, revisiting the media battle surrounding the case, Peter’s own legal fight over the Ramsey investigation, Fleet White’s court bat...

The Peter Boyles Show - October 3, 2026 HR 1: Peter Boyles digs into the extraordinary case of Christa Pike after two failed attempts to execute her leave her hospitalized and on a ventilator—and asks the blunt question: what happens now? The conversation with callers turns into a larger discussion about the death penalty, botched executions, and Peter’s firsthand memories of covering Colorado’s Gary Davis execution, including a remarkable story about interviewing Nathan Dunlap inside Colorado State Penitentiary.

A quick visit with Michael Talley of "A Class Auto Detailing" on how to protect your ride this winter! 

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In this Hour, Peter is joined In-Studio by Mark Moore and his brother Josh Moore. Their older Brother Scott Moore calls in as well! Stories on Mark Moore's life, career in law enforcement, and how he was injured on a call early in 2026. 

The Moore Brothers have an entertaining and hilarious conversation that only Brothers can have! 

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In this Hour, Peter continues in-with Ted Scott in-studio! Alan Berg and Peter Boyles stories, The Gay Stunt, Getting the Secret Service called, and more! 

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In this Hour, Peter is joined in-studio by Ted Scott to talk Old School Colorado Radio, Alan Berg's legacy, and honoring Peter Boyles ahead of the CBA Hall of Fame. 

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In this hour of the Peter Boyles Show, Pete talks with Jon Caldara and Justin Sasso on the Upcoming CBA Hall of Fame Ceremony in which Peter Boyles, Alan Berg, and others will be Inducted into the Colorado Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame! 

Then, Dan Caplis calls into talk about his recent $65 Million Jury Verdict, in a wild story from Colorado. 

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The Peter Boyles Show - September 19, 2026 HR 4: Peter Boyles takes open calls on the media, free speech, Fox News and Tucker Carlson before the conversation shifts into Alex Jones, alternative media and competing views of where people get their information. Callers then steer the discussion toward growing political division, energy and diesel concerns, the Trump administration, Russia and Iran, followed by a long historical detour into Custer, the Battle of the Little Bighorn, Wild Bill Hickok, Civil War-era politics and World War II technology. The program closes with discussion of the MC1 Honor Run and support for first responders.<...

The Peter Boyles Show - September 19, 2026 HR 3: Peter Boyles and Jim Pfaff dig into the fight over media access, censorship, and the changing role of mainstream news, while debating the First Amendment and the growing concentration of media ownership. They also discuss the legacy of Rush Limbaugh and Charlie Kirk, the conspiracy theories surrounding Kirk’s killing, Tucker Carlson’s evolving views on Israel and Iran, the role of religion and objective truth in public life, and why political debate has become increasingly personal and hostile.

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The Peter Boyles Show - September 19, 2026 HR 2: Frank DeAngelis, Mark Miller, and former Sheriff Jeff Shrader discuss the MC1 Foundation, its origins honoring fallen motorcycle officer Dave Baldwin, and its work supporting first responders injured in the line of duty. They highlight the upcoming Honor Run and this year’s honoree, Aurora K9 officer Mark Moore and his dog Cyrus, while sharing stories about motorcycle training, Baldwin’s legacy, and the foundation raising more than $500,000.

The conversation also covers school resource officers, dentistry, and a dispute involving dental insurance, with Dr. Brian Richter of Twin Aspen Dental. 

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The Peter Boyles Show - September 19, 2026 HR 1: Peter Boyles and John Caldara discuss free speech, media censorship and the changing state of Colorado radio and journalism. They debate Trump’s treatment of CNN/MSNBC and the broader question of whether political opponents should be silenced or challenged through open debate. They also discuss corporate media ownership, Complete Colorado being denied access to the Colorado legislature, and the decline of longtime Colorado radio institutions. 

Peter then takes a heated caller who accuses him of promoting anti-Semitism by giving Palestinian perspectives a platform.

Then, a conversation with den...

The Peter Boyles Show - September 12, 2026 HR 4: Peter Boyles opens the phones for a wide-ranging hour centered on the lingering questions surrounding 9/11, Osama bin Laden, Saudi Arabia and the wars that followed.

Peter and callers debate what motivated the attacks, whether Americans have ever been told the full truth, and the controversial decisions surrounding Saddam Hussein and bin Laden. The conversation also digs into George W. Bush, Dick Cheney, the Iraq War and the loss of the national unity that followed 9/11.

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The Peter Boyles Show - September 12, 2026 HR 3: Peter talks with Sherri Phillips and Dr. Sharon Hammond of Summer’s Way Foundation about the heartbreaking realities of childhood cancer and the foundation’s mission to fund research and provide support for children and families facing treatment. They discuss the lack of new pediatric cancer treatments, the obstacles keeping promising drugs from reaching patients, and Summer’s Way’s efforts to change that.

The conversation then turns back to 9/11, Saudi Arabia, Osama bin Laden and America’s foreign policy, with Peter and callers debating what really motivated the attacks and how th...

The Peter Boyles Show - September 12, 2026 HR 2: Peter Boyles talks with MC-1 Foundation president Mark Miller about the 13th annual MC-1 Honor Run, the event’s history following the line-of-duty death of motorcycle officer Dave Baldwin, and this year’s effort to support Aurora canine officer Mark Moore, who was seriously injured in the line of duty. Miller explains the Honor Run ceremony at Columbine High School, the motorcycle ride to Thornton, and how listeners can support the event.

The hour then returns to the 25th anniversary of 9/11, with Peter discussing newly released intelligence, the warnings surrounding the...

The Peter Boyles Show - September 12, 2026 HR 1: On the (day after) 25th anniversary of 9/11, Peter Boyles begins the hour with Jonathan and Deborah Flora, creators of 9/11 Remembered: 25 Years Later, discussing why they made the film, the firsthand stories of firefighters, first responders and Flight 93 passengers, and the importance of remembering the unity Americans experienced in the days after the attacks.

The conversation then turns to what happened to that “9/12 spirit,” with Peter questioning the Bush administration’s explanation of the attacks, the Iraq War and the weapons-of-mass-destruction claims, while examining Osama bin Laden’s stated motives and the role...

The Peter Boyles Show September 5, 2026 HOUR 4: Peter Boyles discusses Colorado gubernatorial candidate Victor Marx after playing audio of Marx describing an encounter with “the devil” and “Satan in person.” A caller who met Marx at the Colorado State Fair shares his impressions of the candidate and what Marx told him about President Trump, his campaign and how he plans to approach policy.

The hour also includes extensive conversations about professional wrestling legends including The Crusher, Baron Von Raschke, Bruno Sammartino, the Iron Sheik and Ric Flair, along with a discussion of George Custer, the Battle of the Little B...

The Peter Boyles Show September 5, 2026 HOUR 3: Peter Boyles keeps the Victor Marx conversation rolling while hammering Denver’s gun laws and the double standard he sees in Mayor Mike Johnston’s Union Station security detail—if a regular citizen pulled a gun to protect his family, would the outcome be very different?

The hour also dives into Colorado’s political fight over Phil Weiser, crime, immigration and COVID-era vaccine mandates, with callers weighing in before Peter doubles down on Victor Marx as his guy and even unveils the perfect campaign slogan: “He’s tough on Demons.”

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The Peter Boyles Show September 5, 2026 HOUR 2: Peter Boyles dives into the bizarre world of Denver politics after Mayor Mike Johnston’s security detail pulled a gun on a man carrying a knife at Union Station, raising the question: what would happen if an ordinary Denver citizen did the same thing?

Then things get even stranger as Peter revisits gubernatorial candidate Victor Marx’s jaw-dropping story about confronting what he says was a demon claiming to be Satan inside a Texas prison, sparking a lively debate with callers over whether Marx really “met the devil.” 

The hour also...

The Peter Boyles Show September 5, 2026 HOUR 1: Peter Boyles takes a wild ride through Colorado politics, starting with the bizarre resurfacing of Republican gubernatorial nominee Victor Marx’s claim that he encountered Satan while leading a Bible study inside a Texas maximum-security youth prison. Peter and his callers debate whether Marx is the answer to Colorado’s political madness—or the ultimate political novelty—as Peter repeatedly asks, “How can it be worse?”

The conversation also turns serious with the Denver mayor’s security detail pulling a gun on a man carrying a knife outside Union Station, raising questions abou...

The Peter Boyles Show August 29, 2026 HOUR 4: Hour 4 continues the debate over Colorado’s governor’s race, with callers weighing Victor Marx, Greg Lopez and the Republican Party’s direction, while Peter Boyles questions whether Colorado conservatives are being forced into an impossible choice in November.

The conversation then turns to privacy and government surveillance, with callers discussing the Fourth Amendment, Flock and other cameras, drones, digital tracking, medical records, cell phones, facial recognition and just how much the government and technology companies can know about ordinary Americans—including whether the idea of a truly private life is already...

The Peter Boyles Show August 29, 2026 HOUR 3: Peter Boyles and callers take on Colorado’s chaotic governor’s race, debating whether Republicans can support Victor Marx despite concerns about his candidacy, what Greg Lopez’s role means for the election, and whether a Phil Weiser victory would give Democrats unchecked power in Colorado.

The hour also dives into Denver politics and the debate over Israel, Zionism, socialism and the positions of candidates including Melat Kiros, before returning to the growing loss of privacy: from government and corporate surveillance to technology, guns and whether Americans truly have any private life l...

The Peter Boyles Show August 29, 2026 HOUR 2: Peter Boyles digs into the Colorado governor’s race with longtime Republican strategist Dick Wadhams, focusing on Victor Marx, Greg Lopez and Phil Weiser—and the growing debate over whether Republicans should support Marx, vote for Lopez as a repudiation of the GOP nominee, or turn to a Libertarian candidate.

The conversation then turns sharply to privacy and surveillance, with callers weighing in on Flock cameras, Halo cameras, automated license-plate readers, facial recognition, data collection, smartphones and health-tracking devices, the Fourth Amendment, the Patriot Act, Palantir and the idea that technology desi...

The Peter Boyles Show August 29, 2026 HOUR 1: Do you still have a private life? Peter Boyles and Jon Caldara take a deep dive into the growing surveillance state—from Flock cameras and license-plate tracking to facial recognition, smartphones and the government buying personal data from private companies. The conversation gets uncomfortable as they ask whether Americans have voluntarily surrendered their privacy in exchange for convenience and safety—and whether we're already living in a surveillance state.

Peter also takes on the Colorado governor's race, asking whether Victor Marx is the only viable Republican alternative to Phil Weiser, what role...

The Peter Boyles Show -Aug 22, 2026 - Hr. 4: Peter Boyles takes calls from listeners reacting to the major stories and political debates covered throughout the morning, with callers offering their own opinions and perspectives on the issues dominating the news.

Peter is also joined by Weld County Sheriff Steve Reams, who shares his firsthand experience at the Northern Border and provides a law-enforcement perspective on what he encountered there, making for a revealing look at an often-overlooked part of the border debate.

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The Peter Boyles Show -Aug 22, 2026 - Hr. 3: Peter Boyles examines the rise of Democratic Socialism in America and debates why young voters appear increasingly attracted to it, while callers compare today's political climate with earlier periods of American history and debate capitalism versus socialism.

The hour also dives into the controversy surrounding Colorado Republican gubernatorial nominee Victor Marx and his claims of encountering demons and supernatural phenomena, prompting a larger discussion about the direction of the Colorado Republican Party and the GOP primary. A caller delivers the hour's most startling story, describing an alleged fentanyl exposure while...

The Peter Boyles Show -Aug 22, 2026 - Hr. 2: Peter Boyles examines the growing appeal of Democratic Socialism, particularly among younger Americans facing soaring costs and an economy where traditional milestones like homeownership and the value of a college degree can feel increasingly out of reach. Peter and callers debate capitalism versus socialism and whether Democratic Socialists could make significant gains in November.

The conversation then turns to Colorado GOP gubernatorial nominee Victor Marx and reports that he claims to have battled reptilian demons, sparking a broader debate over the direction of the Colorado Republican Party, the influence of...

The Peter Boyles Show -Aug 22, 2026 - Hr. 1: Peter Boyles examines the growing appeal of socialism in America and asks a bigger question: What is driving people toward it? The conversation begins close to home with Karen and Robert Parker of Parker Arms in Wheat Ridge.

After more than two decades in the firearms and gunsmithing business, Robert says rising costs, additional paperwork and new Colorado regulations have made continuing the business financially unsustainable. Parker Arms is liquidating its assets, and the Colorado-native couple says they are preparing for a new chapter outside the state.

Their...

The Peter Boyles August 15, 2026 HOUR 4: Peter Boyles sits down with former Congressman Tom Tancredo for an extraordinary conversation about faith, politics and the unexpected twists that shaped his life. 

Tancredo tells the never-before-heard-on-radio story of how a sermon about persecuted Christians in Sudan ultimately led him into Congress, into war-torn Sudan with Senator Sam Brownback, and eventually to writing the Sudan Peace Act. He also shares remarkable stories from his political career involving Ronald Reagan, Frida Poundstone, Colorado Republicans and a furious confrontation with Karl Rove over immigration and the Bush White House.

The hour c...

The Peter Boyles Show August 15, 2026 HOUR 3: Peter Boyles and Tom Tancredo take a wild trip through old Denver, from Tancredo's teenage years working at Elitch Gardens to the tragic roller coaster accident involving the son of legendary Channel 7 sportscaster Star Yellen, another fatal accident at the park, and the strange language and traditions of carnival and professional wrestling culture.

The conversation then turns to the mysterious "Bag Lady of Castle Rock," with callers sharing firsthand encounters and confirming that the bizarre local legend is very real, before Peter and Tom revisit the history of Denver's Columbus Day...

The Peter Boyles Show August 15, 2026 HOUR 1: Peter Boyles looks back at one of Colorado talk radio's most controversial chapters following the death of former University of Colorado professor Ward Churchill.

Dan Caplis joins Peter to remember the Churchill controversy, the investigative work surrounding it, the discovery of old audio recordings, Churchill's eventual dismissal from CU, and the political firestorm that followed. Peter raises a provocative question: Would the same controversy produce the same reaction today? But the conversation quickly becomes larger than Ward Churchill.

Peter connects the battles of the past with today's political climate...

The Peter Boyles Show August 15, 2026 HOUR 2 : Peter Boyles takes a trip through history — and asks what happens when the version we remember collides with what actually happened. Peter and longtime Denver journalist Patricia Calhoun revisit the controversy surrounding Ward Churchill, the University of Colorado, questions surrounding his academic record and the larger battle over free speech. Their conversation turns to a principle both consider fundamental: protecting the First Amendment, even when the speech itself is controversial.

From George Armstrong Custer and the Battle of the Little Bighorn to disease reshaping empires and even influencing events surrounding the Lo...

Peter Boyles wraps up the morning with open lines on the rise of socialism in America, frustration with capitalism, U.S. involvement in the Middle East, political corruption and the changing media landscape. The hour also turns personal as Peter welcomes longtime friends into the studio and reflects on the relationships and stories behind his newly announced induction into the Colorado Broadcasters Hall of Fame.

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A deeply personal hour of The Peter Boyles Show begins with longtime friend Ted Scott delivering the news: Peter Boyles has been unanimously selected for induction into the Colorado Broadcasters Hall of Fame, joining a remarkable class that includes his late friend and fellow radio legend Alan Berg. For Peter, the honor becomes even more meaningful when he learns that he will have the privilege of presenting Berg for his posthumous induction.
Then, almost perfectly Peter, the celebration gives way to open lines and some of the biggest questions facing America. Peter and his callers debate the growing...

Peter Boyles is joined by Baylor University Professor David Smith for a deep dive into America’s long and complicated relationship with the Middle East. From the decline of European empires and the Cold War to oil, Iran and decades of U.S. intervention, they examine how history shaped today’s conflicts—and question whether America can find a way out.

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Peter Boyles takes on the growing appeal of democratic socialism in America and asks what’s driving the shift, particularly among younger voters. Peter and callers debate economic frustration, education, foreign wars, the changing Democratic Party, and whether history offers clues about where the country may be headed.

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