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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. 23h ago

    Chicken Salad, Modern Day Camping, & The Future of Broncos Tailgating

    Tom is fresh off a mountain camping trip straight out of the future. We're taking a look at more renderings from the new Broncos Stadium project at Burnham Yards, and diving into the value of a good chicken salad.   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 Broncos reveal new tailgating vibe Updated Burnham Yard Master Plan Cirrus Social Club   Events Red Rocks Schedule Harry Potter™: The Exhibition   Shoutouts Heidi's Brooklyn Deli Jackery 1500 Chicken Salad Chick Den Thai Riot BBQ ESP HiFi   Check out our new Best of Denver Series ​​Music produced by Troy Higgins Goodboytroy.com

  2. Aug 11

    Denver Men, It's Time for Some Maintenance

    Denver has plenty of barbershops. Zach Daniels is building something different. Zach joins Ryan to talk about bringing Hammer & Nails, an elevated men's grooming concept, to Denver's Belleview Station. Think haircuts, beard trims, shaves, manicures, pedicures, face and scalp treatments, drinks, oversized leather chairs, personal TVs, and noise-canceling headphones. Basically, self-care for guys who refuse to call it self-care. We're calling it maintenance. They get into why men will spend a small fortune maintaining trucks, golf clubs, watches, and skis while completely ignoring their own feet; why the traditional barbershop experience could use an upgrade; and how Hammer & Nails is building a membership model around making grooming an actual routine instead of something you remember to do once you start looking like a Civil War general. Zach also explains the Hammer & Nails membership model, including flexible monthly services, member upgrade days, services that roll over if you don't use them, and the ability to gift unused services. Plus, Ryan tells the story of nearly watching a man get eaten by a crocodile in the Yucatán, they invent "man spackle," discuss the emotional burden of overly chatty barbers, and brainstorm the ultimate Colorado grooming experience involving cold plunges, oxygen, compression boots, and an increasingly questionable number of wellness treatments. Somewhere in there, they also talk football, fly fishing, flannel, Tacomas, skiing, I-70 traffic, and Zach's gradual transformation from Alabama transplant into a full-fledged Coloradan. Hammer & Nails DTC is targeting a September 19 opening at Belleview Station, with founding memberships available ahead of opening. In this episode: Why Hammer & Nails says it's more than a barbershop Why men need "maintenance," not self-care Haircuts, beard trims, hand and foot care, and face/scalp treatments The membership model and why services roll over Creating consistency when you don't always have the same barber Why your barber probably doesn't need to tell you about his divorce The rise of men taking grooming more seriously Building a family-run business in Denver Alabama football vs. Colorado football Becoming a Coloradan one flannel shirt and Tacoma at a time Ryan's extremely close encounter with a Yucatán crocodile Man spackle, orbital sanders, and other business ideas nobody requested Keep up with what's happening around Denver: RealGoodDenver.com Subscribe to the Real Good Denver newsletter for Denver news, events, food, culture, local businesses, and more.

  3. Jul 28

    Premium Staycation Experiences with Lexi Zambrano from The Ritz Carlton Denver

    A few weeks ago, Ryan and Tom were lucky enough to try out the Ritz Carlton X Padel Haus X Elway's experience through The Ritz Carlton. Lexi Zambrano is here to tell us more about these one of a kind local experiences the Ritz is offering their guests as add ons to their Downtown Denver stay!   If you're looking for a local getaway, or a solid rec for a friend visiting from out of town, you won't want to miss this!   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   Guest Lexi Zambrano from The Ritz Carlton   Events Red Rocks Schedule Mau P Shoutouts Padel Haus Elway's Erin Stereo RiNo Business Improvement District Rainbow Kitten Surprise   Check out our new Best of Denver Series ​​Music produced by Troy Higgins Goodboytroy.com

  4. Jul 21

    Ryan's AI Panel, UMS RiNo vs Bluecifer's First Rodeo, & Keeping Romance Alive in Denver with Rhonda Skallan!!

    Rhonda Skallan from Spark Alchemy is joining us to share how she's bringing like minded women together through their love of romance novels! Her events are a one of a kind way for women to connect in a safe space built around the world's most successful book genre!   Subscribe to our newsletter at RealGoodDenver.com for a chance to win two free tickets to her upcoming event, Wild Hearts & Western Nights!!! 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   Guest Rhonda Skallan from Spark Alchemy   Check out her event Wild Hearts & Western Nights   News DEN seeking public input on Pena blvd Cool New neighborhood hub at Corner of Xanthia & Verbena   Events Red Rocks Schedule Ryan's AI Panel @ GrowHouse Coworking 1801 N Broadway 2026 Flame Fest @ Denargo Market UMS RiNo Bluecifer's First Rodeo Wild Hearts & Western Nights Shoutouts Minky Couture Hope for Justice Ross Dress for Less Arc Goodwill Dave's Hot Chicken Wax Trax Records The Irish Rover Pub   Check out our new Best of Denver Series ​​Music produced by Troy Higgins Goodboytroy.com

  5. Jul 15

    Dirty Dill Pickle Shots, Ryan's AI Panel & A New Chapter for the IMAC Building Lot in RiNo

    Daniel Graves is joining us to talk about his Colorado Native company, Dirty Dill. You may have seen their fun pickle character around at bars and events these past few years. Tune in to hear what it's like starting a beverage company, and how Dirty Dill is helping other small batch beverage makers get their products on the shelves!   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   Guest Daniel Graves from Dirty Dill   News CenterSpace Takes $33 Million Loss on Downtown Denver Apartment Sale IMAC Building Set for Demolition Colorado Connector Releases Delivery Plan   Events Red Rocks Schedule Claude Von Stroke free event at Moodswing Ono & Friends @ Mockingbird Ryan's AI Panel @ GrowHouse Coworking 1801 N Broadway   Shoutouts Tofu Story Check out our new Best of Denver Series ​​Music produced by Troy Higgins Goodboytroy.com

  6. Jul 8

    PADEL HAUS + Elways w/ The Ritz and Special Guest Henry from Tricycle Day

    We are finally padel players! Ryan's shoulder is still recovering, but at least our friends over at The Ritz Carlton Denver made him feel better with a nice ribeye from Elways. Tune in to hear a snippet from our amazing coach Jake as he explains the game and how Padel Haus is helping the sport sweep the nation. Also we've got special guest Henry on from the Tricycle Day Newsletter to talk all things psychedelic, and how the medicinal movement is manifesting itself within Colorado and beyond!   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   Special Partner Shoutouts Padel Haus Elways The Ritz Carlton Denver   News Two new Aldi stores proposed for east Denver   Events Red Rocks Schedule ThriftCon Denver July 11&12 @ National Western Complex French Fest July 1-12 @ Fillmore Plaza Colorado Black Arts Festival July 10-12 @ City Park Diplo's Run Club July 12 @ Cheesman Park   Shoutouts Althea   Special Guest Henry from Tricycle Day Newsletter   Check out our new Best of Denver Series ​​Music produced by Troy Higgins Goodboytroy.com

  7. Jun 30

    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

  8. 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

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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
    156
  • Rating
    Explicit
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