Real Good Denver

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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. 3D AGO

    Special Guest Matt Dean, CEO of Dean&Co Creative Agency + Snow Forecasts, Ball Arena Developments & More!

    We've got Matt Dean from Dean&Co on to share some expert knowledge on what it takes to build a successful Denver brand, from development + architectural design all the way down to strategic marketing and branding. Gain some insight on where our city is heading and what's holding it back!   As always, we've got the top Denver news and things to do on our radar this week as well. 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!!   News & Events:   Ball Arena Phase 1   Real Snow coming to Denver     Promo   New Year's Eve party from our friends over at Drink Denver     Shout Out:   https://www.deancostudio.com/ ​​Music produced by Troy Higgins   Goodboytroy.com

    55 min

  2. NOV 26

    Kangaroo Yoga and a Winter Fashion Thrift Sale! Plus - Community Building, Prediction Markets and More with Isaiah from TAGLINE

    We've got Isaiah from prodbytagline.com on to talk about his Denver based community, magazine and multimedia organization! Listen in to hear how a Denver born and raised entrepreneur is making waves in his home city and highlighting local creatives!   PRODBYTAGLINE.COM is a creative platform based in Denver, Colorado, that blends multimedia production, fashion, and community storytelling.   As always, we've got the top Denver news and things to do on our radar this week as well.   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!!   News & Events:   Kangaroo Yoga   Dinner with Entrepreneurs: Centennial | Girls Night Out   $4 FALL / WINTER FASHION THRIFT SALE   Adaptive Reuse Project Planned at 3500 West 23rd Avenue     Promo   New Year's Eve party from our friends over at Drink Denver     Shout Out:   https://www.gobirdingman.com/   https://www.prodbytagline.com/ ​​Music produced by Troy Higgins Goodboytroy.com

    58 min

  3. NOV 19

    Aurora…. Borealis?? More Construction, and Our Wildlife Tour Giveaway!!

    Quick episode this week as we discuss the top news hits, events, and how you can escape the constant construction with a Birding Man Wildlife Tour!!   As always, we've got the top Denver news and things to do on our radar this week as well. 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!!   News & Events:   Broncos Submit Large Development Review for New Stadium at Burnham Yard   Denver Moves Forward on Downtown Revitalization as DDA Secures $210M in New Financing     Promo   New Year's Eve party from our friends over at Drink Denver     Shout Out:   https://www.gobirdingman.com/ ​​Music produced by Troy Higgins Goodboytroy.com

    38 min

  4. NOV 12

    Special Guest Bart Wilson from Motor Street 360! Also - Denver Fashion Week, No Snow + Holiday Plans

    We've got Bart Wilson on to talk us through two of his Colorado based companies that are driving photography into the future: https://motorstreet360.com/ https://www.vpix360.com/   As always, we've got the top Denver news and things to do on our radar this week as well. 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!!   News & Events:   Denver Sees One of its Longest Stretches Without Snow in Recorded History   Fillmore Shows   Denver Fashion Week   Red Rocks Closing Weekend   New Year's Eve party from our friends over at Drink Denver ​​Music produced by Troy Higgins Goodboytroy.com

    58 min

  5. NOV 10

    Breaking the Rules of Wine and Winning the Shelf in Denver

    Episode Summary: What happens when you look at a wine label and realize you don't know what's in it? Kristin Taylor did, and she didn't like the answer. So, with no vineyard inheritance and no Napa trust fund, she started a wine company from scratch. From selling cases door-to-door in Denver to landing in hundreds of stores nationwide, Kristin and her co-founder built Mom Juice Wine, a clean, low-sugar, women-led wine brand that's rewriting the rules of the industry. In this episode, Kristin shares how she turned a few thousand dollars and a big vision into a thriving business, why transparency matters in wine, and how community-powered distribution can outperform any marketing budget. If you're a founder, creative, or anyone who's ever been told "that's not how it's done," this story is your permission slip to prove them wrong. Key Takeaways Clean Wine Revolution: Why Mom Juice uses fewer than nine ingredients instead of the typical forty found in mass-market wines. Bootstrapping to Breakthrough: How Kristin started door-to-door in Denver before scaling nationally. Community as Distribution: How local partnerships and storytelling became Mom Juice's growth engine. Women Leading the Industry: Overcoming bias in a traditional, male-dominated business. Old World Meets New World: Balancing authentic winemaking with modern sustainability. Scaling with Soul: Launching a wine club, introducing a non-alcoholic line, and raising their next funding round the right way. Resources Mentioned Mom Juice Wine: momjuicewine.com KT Winery: ktwinery.com Girls Inc. of Metro Denver: girlsincdenver.org Real Good Denver Newsletter: realgooddenver.com Connect with Kristin Taylor LinkedIn: Kristin Taylor Hines TikTok: @thewineslinger Offers Real Good Denver listeners get 15% off the new Mom Juice Wine Club using code GOOD15. Perfect for gifts, holidays, or your personal stash of clean wine delivered to your door.

    20 min

  6. NOV 5

    Season 3 Premiere!! Vibrant Denver Bond, Five Points First Friday + More!!!

    Season 3 is here after an extended break from the Real Good Denver crew! We've enjoyed some time to reflect on the show and are excited to return with a new, events first format that we think you'll love! As always, we've got the top Denver news and things to do on our radar this week as well.   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!!   News & Events: Vibrant Denver Bond Rent is going DOWN Five Points First Friday - Split Second @ Marigold  Mockingbird 1 year anniversary Wonky Willa talent show @ Larimer Lounge (bass bingo) Denver Arts Week - Free day at the art museum Saturday the 8th Veterans Day parade / City Park Festival Passport Speed Dating   Shoutouts: onceupon.fun Akin Capital ​​Music produced by Troy Higgins Goodboytroy.com

    44 min

  7. SEP 24

    One Night Only: Flamenco Denver's "RAICES" at the Newman Center

    In this episode of the Real Good Denver Podcast, Ryan Estes sits down with Maria and Eva from Flamenco Denver, the nonprofit bringing the passion, rhythm, and roots of Spain to the Mile High City. With 25 years in Denver, Flamenco Denver has taught thousands of students, performed across schools, and created community through music, dance, and song. Their annual showcase, RAICES, returns September 30 at the Newman Center with world-class dancers, singers, and musicians. Who this episode is for Arts lovers and culture seekers in Denver Musicians and dancers looking for inspiration Families exploring cultural experiences Anyone curious about the power of community through art Key Takeaways Event Details: Rises is one night only, Tuesday, September 30, at the Newman Center. Tickets: flamencodenver.com The Academy: Flamenco Denver offers weekly classes for kids, adults, and even seniors, building a tight-knit cultural community. Education Impact: They provide free programs in Title 1 schools across Denver during Hispanic Heritage Month. Global Roots: Flamenco is a living art form born from centuries of cultural mixing across Spain, Cuba, and Latin America. Guest Artists: The show features Grammy-winning percussionists, singers from Granada, and international dancers. Personal Story: Maria came from Seville, Spain, and founded Flamenco Denver in 2005, transitioning to a nonprofit in 2014. Legacy: Former students have gone on to perform professionally in Spain and return to Denver to teach. Frameworks in the Conversation Flamenco's Three Pillars: Dance, Guitar, and Singing. Community Model: Start from scratch → grow through classes → contribute to performances → bring knowledge back from Spain. Roots Before Fusion: Understand tradition deeply before blending into modern interpretations. Resources and Links Tickets & Academy: flamencodenver.com

    20 min

  8. SEP 17

    Joined by Special Guest Ren from Audacious Immersive! Cults, Star Wars, & When Does Fall Really Begin?

    This week we're joined by Ren from Audacious Immersive for a wide-ranging conversation that covers everything from cults to Star Wars to the all-important question—when does fall really begin? Ren takes us inside the world of Audacious Theatre, where immersive, sensory-driven productions push the boundaries of live performance through collaboration, innovation, and cross-cultural creativity. From staging experiences that surround the audience to exploring the strange ways stories connect us, this episode blends the quirky, the thoughtful, and the theatrical. As always, we've got the top Denver news and things to do on our radar this week as well. Rebel Bread bakery Rougarou (Five Points) News: Denver has the state's first two-star Michelin restaurant LINK The Wolf's Tailor earned two Michelin stars in the new guide, becoming the first Colorado restaurant to reach that level while several others gained or maintained status. Denverite The big rhino is here, but what's next for Denargo Market? LINK A giant 30-foot climbable rhino sculpture dubbed "Rhingo" is now part of the freshly opened public space in Denargo Market, launching phase one of a massive redevelopment that promises over 1,000 rental units. Denverite 16th Street is fully (finally) reopening next month LINK After three years and around $175 million in renovations, Denver's pedestrian mall (formerly 16th Street Mall) will fully reopen, featuring new patios, a renamed walkway, modernized infrastructure, and "common consumption" zones. Denverite What's Working: Colorado Startup Week debuts in Front Range to reignite founder fever LINK Denver Startup Week has evolved into "Colorado Startup Week," expanding beyond Denver to include events in Fort Collins, Boulder, Littleton, and outdoor creative networking, including a hike-and-paint in Jefferson County. The Colorado Sun 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. Follow RGD: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8u8GmvBi6th6LOOMCuwJKw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/real_good_denver/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realgooddenver

    40 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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    120
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    Real Good Denver

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