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Season 1 Podcasts

It's Not a Tiny House Podcast is dedicated to educating those looking for a different way of living, and making. Hosts Barna Kasa and Wyatt Reed walk you through their journey to create affordable housing in Florence, Colorado while creating a blueprint for communities around the country.

Introduction – It's Not a Tiny House Podcast

Released: Nov 25, 2020 • Duration: 00:29:09

Who, what, when, where, why and HOW is briefly covered about our not so tiny house plans.
You Can't Build It Here – It's Not a Tiny House Podcast

Released: Dec 8, 2020 • Duration: 00:27:05

Wyatt & Barna talk about the process of code and building what you want, and where it needs to be.
Why Can't I Build It There – It's Not a Tiny House Podcast

Released: Dec 22, 2020 • Duration: 00:29:40

Barna and Wyatt continue their series on breaking down the code and how to tread those waters. What do you need to be aware of? How do you change things? What do you search for? and more!
Supply and Demand, A House Cost How Much? – It's Not a Tiny House Podcast

Released: Jan 5, 2021 • Duration: 00:28:17

Wyatt and Barna talk all things housing and what's needed to move forward, some of the problems they've faced and their plans for moving forward.
You Don't Get What You Pay For – It's Not a Tiny House Podcast

Released: Jan 19, 2021 • Duration: 00:28:21

Barna and Wyatt talk about why you don't get what you pay for when you build a traditional home, and much more!
Letter of the Law Vs the Spirit of the Law – It's Not a Tiny House Podcast

Released: Feb 9, 2021 • Duration: 00:27:48

Barna and Wyatt go over the differences between the letter of the law vs the spirit of the law and how to use those to your advantage!
The Reveal – It's Not a Tiny House Podcast

Released: Feb 16, 2021 • Duration: 00:25:46

Barna and Wyatt have talked about the process, the code, and the design, now it is time for the reveal on how they're making tiny work in Fremont County!
The State of Housing With Joe Toscano – It's Not a Tiny House Podcast

Released: Mar 2, 2021 • Duration: 00:25:08

Kicking off a series on the inner workings of Tiny Housing, with interviews and deeper dives into how Wyatt and Barna accomplished Tiny living in Fremont County! This week, they have friend of the show, technologist and BEACON founder Joe Toscano on to talk about the state of housing.
Architect Lester Limon Schools Us on Planning and Zoning, Part 1 – It's Not a Tiny House Podcast

Released: Mar 16, 2021 • Duration: 00:33:12

Before we begin a new project we usually start with a question: where do I begin? Where do I begin building a tiny house? There isn't a clear be all step by step guide to build a tiny house, but today, Barna and Wyatt have Architect Lester Limón on the podcast to talk about the beginnings of a building project, planning and zoning, where to start and so much more!
Lester Schools Us on City Government and Public Policy, Part 2 – It's Not a Tiny House Podcast

Released: Mar 30, 2021 • Duration: 00:48:53

Lester returns to the podcast to go over public policy, how to be the change in your community, and how to make tiny living legal in small communities!
Alex Ewers Gets Dirty With Civil Engineering – It's Not a Tiny House Podcast

Released: Apr 13, 2021 • Duration: 00:36:06

In the world of building, whether that's commercial or personal, you have to start somewhere. For the past few weeks, It's Not a Tiny House has been exploring these first steps. In this episode, Barna and Wyatt are joined by Alex Ewers from 3 Rocks Engineering to talk all things engineering, where an engineer comes into the picture, what an engineer does and much more!
Why Are So Many Priced Out of the Real Estate Market? W/ Realtor Wayne Jennings – It's Not a Tiny House Podcast

Released: Apr 27, 2021 • Duration: 00:32:06

Many towns across America are facing a housing crisis, big towns, small towns, and everything in between. All across Colorado cities are feeling the pressure as more people discover the beauty of rural, and the availability to work remote. Barna and Wyatt talk with Berkshire Hathaway Realtor Wayne Jennings about the local market and what we need in rural Colorado.
Where Is All the Housing Going, and Why Can't I Find One? W/ Realtor Wayne Jennings – It's Not a Tiny House Podcast

Released: May 11, 2021 • Duration: 00:34:25

Where did the housing go? How do you find a house in our current market and why is it so hard? Barna and Wyatt talk with Berkshire Hathaway Realtor Wayne Jennings and they try to solve this problem.
Tax Breaks, Funding & Economic Development in Rural Areas W /Phil Lund – It's Not a Tiny House Podcast

Released: May 25, 2021 • Duration: 00:30:21

Barna and Wyatt talk to Phil Lund, Phil Lund leads the Scholastica project and lives in Canon City, Colorado. In this episode, Phil brings a wealth of knowledge to the show on funding your project, how housing affects the economy, and much more!
Land Development Infrastructure, How to Build Capital, and Community W/ Phil Lund – It's Not a Tiny House Podcast

Released: June 8, 2021 • Duration: 00:24:50

Phil Lund takes Barna and Wyatt through the process of developing land infrastructure, building capital through a variety of sources, one being crypto currency and blockchain, which they'll get into in a future episode of the podcast.
We Learn How To Fund a Tiny House Development with Banker Allan Tormohlen – It's Not a Tiny House Podcast

Released: June 22, 2021 • Duration: 00:35:02

Barna and Wyatt are joined by banker Allan Tormohlen to discuss the opportunities and options available to fund tiny houses, development and infrastructure, through traditional and nontraditional ways.
How to Restore Old Buildings in Rural Towns with Roger Duncan – It's Not a Tiny House Podcast

Released: July 6, 2021 • Duration: 00:48:07

Barna and Wyatt talk to local business owner, and grass roots developer Roger Duncan on building business in rural areas, restoring old building for new purposes and the need for housing of all sizes in Colorado.
The Journey of Launching Colorado's First Sustainable Storage Container Hotel – It's Not a Tiny House Podcast

Released: July 20, 2021 • Duration: 00:40:01

Barna, Wyatt and producer Sage go over the journey of the shipping container hotel, what's happened since they last gave an update and the process of creating Colorado's sustainable shipping container hotel!
Governor Jared Polis Shares Our Article – We Respond to Facebook Comments – It's Not a Tiny House Podcast

Released: August 3, 2021 • Duration: 00:30:26

Barna, Wyatt and Producer Sage respond to some of the biggest and most ridiculous questions that people have on the Governor's post, talking about the insulation of container homes, the look and the sustainability!
We Talk Housing with Cinematographer Jeffrey Wilkins – It's Not a Tiny House Podcast

Released: August 17, 2021 • Duration: 00:49:21

Barna and Wyatt have friend of the show famed cinematographer Jeffrey Wilkins on the podcast to talk about the other side of housing and the problems people are facing as they look to downsize, or just find a place to live.
We Learn How To Make Tiny Houses Legal In Rural Colorado With Lobbyist Kevin Mahmalji – It's Not a Tiny House Podcast

Released: August 31, 2021 • Duration: 00:34:08

Barna and Wyatt talk with lobbyist Kevin Mahmalji about the process of lobbying, the problems facing tiny houses, and the need for housing in all aspects and one of the solutions available: Tiny housing.
How Housing is Making Economic Development Harder in Rural Areas W/ FEDC'S Rob Brown

Released: September 14, 2021 • Duration: 00:45:01

Barna and Wyatt talk to Rob Brown from the Fremont Economic Development Corporation on the importance of housing in economic development, and the growth and health of the community.
How to Get People Excited and Motivated Around Tiny Houses in Rural Areas W/ FEDC'S Rob Brown

Released: September 28, 2021 • Duration: 00:58:11

Barna and Wyatt continue their conversation with Fremont Economic Development's Rob Brown on the importance of housing in the three legged stool of Economic Development, and how to find the people passionate about tiny houses and empower them to support the movement locally.
Building Sustainably in Rural Areas with Mark Wells

Released: October 12, 2021 • Duration: 00:34:13

Barna and Wyatt have guest Mark Wells on the show to talk about building sustainably. How to build a house on a mountain top, water treatment alternatives, and home owner associations.
How Architects Build a Housing Development and What to Do When Things Change W/ Lester Limón

Released: October 26, 2021 • Duration: 00:39:06

Barna and Wyatt welcome back architect Lester Limón to the show to detail the process an architect takes when starting projects, switching projects, what does an architect do, and so much more!
How Does Architecture Impact Our Lives with Lester Limón

Released: November 9, 2021 • Duration: 01:08:27

Barna and Wyatt continue their conversation with architect Lester Limón as they discuss the impact architecture has on the humans that interact with it.
Everything We've Learned While Making Container Houses - Season 1 Finale

Released: November 23, 2021 • Duration: 00:36:28

Barna and Wyatt recap the lessons they've learned, and close out the show for this season!