Big Locals Podcast

TREAT YO SELF! Chef Mark of Zest and Savor @zestandsavor is such an extraordinary human being utilizing both sides of his brain to create these experiential concoctions on your plate. When my wife and I had a birthday coming up, we thought, "What's something fun we haven't done that is still COVID friendly for our family?" We were turned to Chef Mark Galvan of Zest and Savor to...

Herbalism, garnishes, cocktails, and furloughs, oh my! Katie Green of @the.boozybotanist keeps it real during this fantastic episode as she goes through her growing appreciation of plants, her inspiration behind creating her More Than Maple simple syrup, and keeping in touch with her "roots" as she touches on how human nature is still a part of nature, no matter how far we deviate from i...

It's time to stop thinking about the humans for a bit and start thinking about the beings that can do no wrong in our eyes: Pets! The loveable furry family members that roam around your house deserve the best, and I can't think of anything more motivating for those good dogs and cats out there than the Chonkies created by Cate's Pet Food @catespet. Nutritionally fortified, craved by...

Austin Hume, one half of the mythical Chimichurri Bros, introduces the world to his deepest desires in this episode, to serve those in need one kimcheesesteak at a time. This fantastic business brings the full on experience at your favorite pop up shops at the Night Market @NTMRKT and at Vine Street Pub @vinestreetpub and wherever their website says they'll be at next. The best chimichurri sa...

I love it when an astonishing art piece is not only captivating, but the interview with the creator, Maria Cannata, is captivating as well.  Maria and her design business Freckle Bean Creations @frecklebeandecals have evolved over time to produce some of the most genuine, personal, and downright home-y creations from window decals, stickers, shirts, and (my personal favorite medium) woodworks. Aft...

Moon Raccoon Baking Company @moonraccoonbakingco is ready to take on the world one pastry at a time. From tahini chocolate chip vegan cookies to sticky buns to muffins, in these uncertain times, Kate and Zoe put their experience and passion into their business and give it all to provide quality baked goods for the local communities! Stoked to have you listen to on the @biglocalspodcast. But Moon R...

The mind behind Vows and Peaks (@vows_and_peaks), Sean Oblizalo, the trail guide, coordinator, planning expert, and straight up adventure-elopement ninja, shares his views of the world as a photographer for couples who want to skip the wedding drama and go straight to a memorable experience with eloping in the wilderness. This is definitely an episode of @biglocalspodcast you don't want to mi...

The dream-team of Ryan Nicholson and Carrie Smith, hosts of the @hashtagcoloradolife, shed light on the wondrous state that is Colorado in this episode of @biglocalspodcast. Hashtag Colorado Life (HCL) is a travel blog/podcast that features some of the greatest events, historical nuggets, and local businesses for the newcomers and residences of Colorado alike. Throughout each episode of the HCL po...

Born of the pandemic season and cultivated as a project to support the Black Lives Matter movement, Jesse Albertini’s creation Sfoglina (@sfoglinadenver) introduces handmade pastas to the community featuring wheat berries grown in the plains of Colorado and Utah.    Sfoglina (meaning a woman who rolls and spreads dough pasta) features several textures and shapes of pasta while experimenting with n...

Matt Dulin, the creator of GetRight’s bakery and plant nursery, loves going against the grain for whatever life throws at him. From running his first marathon in rubber sandals, to buying a one way ticket to Hawaii to work on a coffee farm, Matt has lived a life many deem as nonconforming.   GetRight’s bakery and plant nursery features Semolina sourdoughs, cookies, baguettes, canneles, croissants,...

Marketing-director-turned-small-business-owner Virgil Dickerson introduces his latest creation KREAM Kimchi in this episode. His specialty kimchi was first introduced to the world when he bottled up 500 jars of kimchi for his friends (for free!) after capturing the initially undocumented kimchi recipe from his mom. For those uninitiated with kimchi, kimchi is a natural probiotic vegetable additive...

Is your dish missing a little something that is on the tip of your tongue? Is your palette missing a few "party favors" for that meal that could be a party? Chef-turned-business-owner Curtis Bell has the perfect remedy to your ailment: Misohot Chili Paste. Misohot blends a combination of six different peppers, from the very mild (bell peppers) to the opposite end of the spectrum (habaner...

Welcome to the Big Locals Podcast !  I'm your host, Ian Jimeno, and I'm so excited to take y'all down the path of the should-be-known businesses, eccentric artists, innovative entrepreneurs, and passionate musicians of Denver, Colorado This pilot episode introduces Big Locals and what's planned  for the upcoming episodes: How the episodes will be set up,  What to expect, Why bo...