In this conversation, Ed and Reid interview the gregarious Joe Hemelt from Colorado Drifters in New Castle, Colorado. Joe spills the beans on how he and his lovely wife breathed life into Colorado Drifters, a cozy corner for coffee, a fly shop, and soon, a brewery, all aimed at serving the heart of the local community and uplifting other local businesses. The guys discuss how their drive for building up the community of New Castle aligns with their vision of creating third spaces and the importance of community and service and how fishing can bring people together. Joe shares heartfelt anecdotes about how fishing has been a beacon during stormy periods in his life, including during the COVID pandemic and deaths in the family. The conversation ebbs and flows around fishing escapades with loved ones and the importance of camaraderie among men. All this and plenty of laughs along the way!