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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. 6d ago

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

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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
    153
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    Real Good Denver

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