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Real Good Denver? Glad you asked. It's the loudest love letter to the Mile High City you've ever heard, wrapped in a podcast, shaken with mezcal, and served with a side of green chile. Every week, Real Good Denver hooks you up with the weirdest, wildest, and most wonderful things happening around town. From late-night taco joints and underground comedy shows to rooftop raves and secret speakeasies, we've got our ears to the ground and our hearts in the city. We'll hit you with: • Hot takes on new restaurants (yes, even the ones with $22 cocktails and reclaimed wood everything) • Live music recs that'll make you actually leave your house • Local legends and experts who know what's up (and where the good stuff is hiding) • Tips, hacks, and must-do's for food, fun, and full-blown Denver delight • A healthy dose of sass, stories, and city pride Whether you're a seasoned Denverite, a transplant trying to earn your stripes, or just here for the altitude and edibles, Real Good Denver is your new favorite way to explore the Queen City of the Plains. So don't just sit there, subscribe, tune in, and get hyped for the best damn city on this side of the Rockies.

  1. 13h ago

    Wildfires and Restaurant Closures for Colorado's 150th bday!?!

    CO businesses are facing the heat this summer! We're breaking down what might lead to seemingly successful locations shutting down, and a start to a fire season that we hope won't be as bad as it seems!   As always, we're also going over the best news and events on our radar this week as well.   We're looking for an Intern! Reach out to tell us how you can help!   Check out our new Community Events Page: https://realgooddenver.com/events   Follow RGD: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8u8GmvBi6th6LOOMCuwJKw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/real_good_denver/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realgooddenver   Do you have a Denver event, cause, opening, or recommendation that you want to share with us? We want to hear from you! Tell us what's good at tom@kitcaster.com. We're opening up early access to a custom Denver job alert program through our newsletter thanks to https://www.jobstreamai.com/. Sign up at realgooddenver.com to be the first to know when it's ready!! Check out our new Community Events Page: https://realgooddenver.com/events   News Seven restaurant closings!   Events Red Rocks Schedule Zeds Dead Week - red rocks, tivoli quad   Shoutouts MoodSwing Pickleball Spitz Mediterranean Padel Haus AI For Founder's Podcast https://taelor.style/ Ciao Babe Western Daughters Wine Bar Tony's Dae Gee Korean BBQ Sushi Den Uchi Sushi Osteria Marco Potager Steuben's Sam's Number 3 greenchilereviews.co   Check out our new Best of Denver Series ​​Music produced by Troy Higgins Goodboytroy.com

    45 min

  2. Jun 24

    Mia Coffing from Prospect Academy

    Ryan's running the show this week, with a special interview with Prospect Academy Executive Director Mia Coffing. Prospect Academy is a free public charter school in Arvada that specializes in kids who don't fit the one-size-fits-all model.   Learn how they're pioneering a different approach to free public schooling, and how they're helping kids achieve their true potential in today's interview episode!   Check the school out here: https://www.prospectacademyco.org/   As always, we're also going over the best news and events on our radar this week as well.   We're looking for an Intern! Reach out to tell us how you can help!   Check out our new Community Events Page: https://realgooddenver.com/events   Follow RGD: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8u8GmvBi6th6LOOMCuwJKw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/real_good_denver/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realgooddenver   Do you have a Denver event, cause, opening, or recommendation that you want to share with us? We want to hear from you! Tell us what's good at tom@kitcaster.com. We're opening up early access to a custom Denver job alert program through our newsletter thanks to https://www.jobstreamai.com/. Sign up at realgooddenver.com to be the first to know when it's ready!! Check out our new Community Events Page: https://realgooddenver.com/events Check out our new Best of Denver Series   ​​Music produced by Troy Higgins Goodboytroy.com

    32 min

  3. Jun 17

    GRIZ Returns to Red Rocks, Father's Day Comedy + World Cup Madness at Number 38

    No dance music artist has a grasp on the Denver scene quite like Griz. After a planned hiatus and a tour schedule that has avoided Denver like the plague, the king is back!   This week is stacked with things to do around Juneteenth, Pride, Father's Day, The World Cup and SO MUCH MORE!!!   As always, we're also going over the best news and events on our radar this week as well.   We're looking for an Intern! Reach out to tell us how you can help!   Check out our new Community Events Page: https://realgooddenver.com/events   Follow RGD: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8u8GmvBi6th6LOOMCuwJKw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/real_good_denver/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realgooddenver   Do you have a Denver event, cause, opening, or recommendation that you want to share with us? We want to hear from you! Tell us what's good at tom@kitcaster.com. We're opening up early access to a custom Denver job alert program through our newsletter thanks to https://www.jobstreamai.com/. Sign up at realgooddenver.com to be the first to know when it's ready!! Check out our new Community Events Page: https://realgooddenver.com/events   News GRIZ is Back Denver's Animal Rescue asking citizens to help catch stray dogs Denver has the highest rate of non occupancy for our skyscrapers downtown $350,000 SBR loans that stem from cannabis sales   Events Red Rocks Schedule Dueling Pianos @ ViewHouse Father's Day Comedy @ Stanley Beer Hall Red Rocks sip and paint class Cats on Mats Juneteenth Music Festival African Creator's Festival Vieux Farka Touréat Cookie Factory Number 38 World Cup   Shoutouts Table Mountain Grill & Cantina Colorado Enterprise Fund   Check out our new Best of Denver Series ​​Music produced by Troy Higgins Goodboytroy.com

    49 min

  4. Jun 10

    Accidental Tornado Sirens, Cats on Mats, and Our New Best of Denver Series!

    We need to talk to a Denver based meteorologist on the show ASAP. How does a false tornado warning alarm affect our trust in our local meteorologists? Apparently, one small mistake can make a big impact. Listen in to hear our thoughts!   As always, we're also going over the best news and events on our radar this week as well.   We're looking for an Intern! Reach out to tell us how you can help!   Check out our new Community Events Page: https://realgooddenver.com/events   Follow RGD: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8u8GmvBi6th6LOOMCuwJKw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/real_good_denver/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realgooddenver   Do you have a Denver event, cause, opening, or recommendation that you want to share with us? We want to hear from you! Tell us what's good at tom@kitcaster.com. We're opening up early access to a custom Denver job alert program through our newsletter thanks to https://www.jobstreamai.com/. Sign up at realgooddenver.com to be the first to know when it's ready!! Check out our new Community Events Page: https://realgooddenver.com/events   News Denver Parks and Rec reducing water usage by 20%   Accidental Tornado Siren Downtown Events Red Rocks Schedule Cats on Mats   Shoutouts The Bagel Deli Little Man Ice Cream Sundae Candlight tavern Tap and Burger Parkburger Recess Beer Garden Redeemer Pizza Cart Driver Vero Italian Guido's Pizza   Check out our new Best of Denver Series ​​Music produced by Troy Higgins Goodboytroy.com

    35 min

  5. Jun 2

    Pride Kickoff, Restaurant Shoutouts + The Denver Chalk Art Festival!!

    Just Ryan and Tom today, bringing you some awesome restaurant shoutouts from Ryan's night at the Drink Red Wear Red event. Also, we're gearing up for a huge First Friday this week, with pride kicking off and two days worth of chalk art that you've gotta see!   As always, we're also going over the best news and events on our radar this week as well.   We're looking for an Intern! Reach out to tell us how you can help!   Check out our new Community Events Page: https://realgooddenver.com/events   Follow RGD: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8u8GmvBi6th6LOOMCuwJKw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/real_good_denver/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realgooddenver   Do you have a Denver event, cause, opening, or recommendation that you want to share with us? We want to hear from you! Tell us what's good at tom@kitcaster.com. We're opening up early access to a custom Denver job alert program through our newsletter thanks to https://www.jobstreamai.com/. Sign up at realgooddenver.com to be the first to know when it's ready!! Check out our new Community Events Page: https://realgooddenver.com/events   Events Red Rocks Schedule Denver Chalk Art Festival Denver Pride Kickoff @ Levitt Pavillion   Shoutouts Best of Denver Series Sol Mexican Cocina Bistro Mariposa Leven Boombat Pasta Shop Carne RiNo STK Salt Water Social Kona Grill Welton Street Cafe British Bulldog Celtic on Market ​​Music produced by Troy Higgins Goodboytroy.com

    34 min

  6. May 27

    Green Chile Reviews, Outside Days Festival + More!!

    We've got Larson, the mastermind behind the @greenchilereviews social channel, here to explain what it's like to do some of Colorado's most important food tasting work every day. Larson gives us some top recommendations and also dives into some Colorado history to help expand our ever growing base of green chile knowledge! As always, we're also going over the best news and events on our radar this week. We're looking for an Intern! Reach out to tell us how you can help! Check out our new Community Events Page: https://realgooddenver.com/events Follow RGD: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8u8GmvBi6th6LOOMCuwJKw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/real_good_denver/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realgooddenver Do you have a Denver event, cause, opening, or recommendation that you want to share with us? We want to hear from you! Tell us what's good at tom@gowildcast.com. We're opening up early access to a custom Denver job alert program through our newsletter thanks to https://www.jobstreamai.com/. Sign up at realgooddenver.com to be the first to know when it's ready!! Green Chile Reviews on TikTok News Denver International Airport Officially Confirms New Walkways Between Concourses Events Red Rocks Schedule Sundays on Santa Fe Jazz in the park starts June 7th Outside Days Drink Red Wear Red Tajin & Tahini @ Senor Bears Romyo  Shoutouts Arize Prosthetics ANODA Digital CO Restaurant Association Brutal Poodle Noonan's Sports Bar La Loma Moose Hill Cantina Loco Hermanos Music produced by Troy Higgins Goodboytroy.com

    53 min

  7. May 20

    150 Years of Generosity in Colorado! Colorado History, Bodies Exhibits and More!

    We've got Sean Duffy from the Daniel's Fund on to talk about the two-part CO 150 film project, created by 5 of Colorado's top charitable organizations to honor the spirit of generosity that has defined Colorado's history.   As always, we're also going over the best news and events on our radar this week.   We're looking for an Intern! Reach out to tell us how you can help!   Check out our new Community Events Page: https://realgooddenver.com/events   Follow RGD: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8u8GmvBi6th6LOOMCuwJKw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/real_good_denver/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realgooddenver   Do you have a Denver event, cause, opening, or recommendation that you want to share with us? We want to hear from you! Tell us what's good at tom@kitcaster.com. We're opening up early access to a custom Denver job alert program through our newsletter thanks to https://www.jobstreamai.com/. Sign up at realgooddenver.com to be the first to know when it's ready!! Check out our new Community Events Page: https://realgooddenver.com/events   Events Red Rocks Schedule Sunset Sessions @ Outpost on Platte Whiskey Throwdown & Doughnut Showdown Denver Bodies Exhibit   Shoutouts Daniel's Fund   Guest Sean Duffy from https://co150film.com/   ​​Music produced by Troy Higgins Goodboytroy.com

    48 min

  8. May 15

    Colorado Restaurants Are Fighting Back Against Swipe Fees

    Featuring Colorado Restaurant Association President & CEO Sonya Riggs In this episode, Ryan sits down with Sonya Riggs from the Colorado Restaurant Association for a real-time update on the state of Colorado's restaurant industry and the growing pressure restaurants are facing from rising costs, shrinking margins, and credit card swipe fees. The conversation centers around Colorado Senate Bill 134, a proposed piece of legislation aimed at eliminating credit card processing fees on sales taxes collected by restaurants and retailers. Sonya breaks down how restaurants are currently paying swipe fees not only on food and beverage sales, but also on the taxes they collect and remit to the government. Ryan and Sonya unpack: Why restaurants say the current system is unfair How Visa and Mastercard dominate the payment landscape Why restaurants are operating on razor-thin margins The hidden costs consumers are already paying How rising labor, food, rent, insurance, and utility costs continue to squeeze operators Why surprise service fees frustrate diners How Colorado restaurants continue to show resilience despite economic pressure The impact GLP-1 medications may already be having on restaurant traffic and spending Why local restaurants matter culturally and economically to Colorado communities The episode also highlights exciting developments in Colorado's food scene, including Michelin expanding coverage statewide and upcoming events like Drink Red Wear Red and Denver Food & Wine Festival. And of course, the episode wraps with restaurant recommendations ranging from Shanahan's Steakhouse and Casa Bonita to Anthony's Pizza and Post Chicken & Beer chicken tenders. Key Topics Colorado Senate Bill 134 Restaurant economics in 2026 Credit card processing fees Colorado small business policy Restaurant industry recovery after COVID Consumer dining behavior Michelin Guide expansion in Colorado Denver restaurant culture Hospitality industry challenges https://corestaurant.org/ https://leg.colorado.gov/find-my-legislator https://realgooddenver.com/

    23 min
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Real Good Denver? Glad you asked. It's the loudest love letter to the Mile High City you've ever heard, wrapped in a podcast, shaken with mezcal, and served with a side of green chile. Every week, Real Good Denver hooks you up with the weirdest, wildest, and most wonderful things happening around town. From late-night taco joints and underground comedy shows to rooftop raves and secret speakeasies, we've got our ears to the ground and our hearts in the city. We'll hit you with: • Hot takes on new restaurants (yes, even the ones with $22 cocktails and reclaimed wood everything) • Live music recs that'll make you actually leave your house • Local legends and experts who know what's up (and where the good stuff is hiding) • Tips, hacks, and must-do's for food, fun, and full-blown Denver delight • A healthy dose of sass, stories, and city pride Whether you're a seasoned Denverite, a transplant trying to earn your stripes, or just here for the altitude and edibles, Real Good Denver is your new favorite way to explore the Queen City of the Plains. So don't just sit there, subscribe, tune in, and get hyped for the best damn city on this side of the Rockies.

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  • Creator
    realgooddenver.com
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2026
  • Episodes
    150
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Please share freely.
  • Show Website
    Real Good Denver

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