InTALLerable

Fresh off playing a round of disc golf at the legendary Beaver Ranch mountain disc golf course, Blake Dancy makes his long-anticipated return to Top Shelf Studios. Much has changed since his last appearance at the studio, not only for the show, but for Blake. He has lost 65 pounds, but hasn’t lost an ounce of his unique charm and humor. I try my best to fatten him up with some smoked chicken wings...

Long hair is in season folks! I’m humbled to welcome Anders Lillquist into Top Shelf Studios for an episode centered around his love for stand-up comedy. Anders is a manager at the legendary Comedy Works Comedy Club in Denver, Colorado. He arrived in Denver by way of Wisconsin, and boy, does it show. Midwest “Nice” flows off in aura; I’m beginning to think his luscious locks are merely a Tesla-esq...

James Cooper climbs on the counter and reaches up as high as he can; ascending to us at Top Shelf Studios for an entertaining episode of thoughtful reflection, honest stories of adversity, and the joyful spoils of success that come only from crawling through the mud on life’s path. Mr. Cooper is a graduate of Arizona State University and holds a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics. As a first-gen col...

Bryce Olander is the manager of the legendary Comedy Works in Denver, where he spends most nights dealing with hooligan door staff at the south club. Beginning his CW journey in events, then maintenance, Bryce has learned through trial-and-error what it takes to run a successful comedy club. Don’t let his sultry smooth voice fool you for someone “passive” or “disinterested”, this man shines when t...

Immerse yourself in an episode brimming with pranks, candid confessions, and a student’s perspective of pandemic navigation, right here at Top Shelf Studios. Rose Kelly, a Colorado native with a marketing intellect and a knack for trickery, introduces us to “Prank-Tober,” her invention for ensuring October is a month peppered with daily shenanigans. We journey through the Denver Nuggets’ champions...

One of my oldest friends in the world, Taylor, finally makes her long-anticipated appearance in Top Shelf Studios. The true fans have really been pining for this one, let me tell ya. Taylor delves deep into her personal and professional journey, as she navigated the intricacies of nursing amidst a pandemic, actively working on maintaining her health (and sanity) in Grand Junction while attending C...

I am joined by two of my fellow door-staff, Alek Seballas & Lucas Mederos, for a rambunctiously fun episode full of psychological analysis centered around the movie Seven. Lucas entrances us with his journey to comprehend a movie plot following the seven deadly sins, which are in fact presented in sequential order. Think he must’ve lost count around 5 and got confused. We question how long we...

Makana joins me for a short and sweet episode where we discuss his future endeavours, mainly an upcoming move to the big apple — New York City. He hopes this move will kick him out of any lingering complacency, putting him in a fast-paced environment with endless opportunities for personal growth. I am truly sad to see him leave the front range, but I know he will be reinvigorated in his creativit...

Evan Anderson a graduate of C.U. Boulder, an experienced financial auditor, and someone who “Works to live, not live to work.” He grew up with Sean outside of Boulder. In high school, Evan started to lift weights and in college, competed in powerlifting, quickly rising to national-level competitions. He even broke a World Record, benching 385 weighing only 185. Regardless of how much he tries to b...

Alec Flynn is a stand-up comedian from Boston who has recently moved from Denver to L.A. as he continues honing his craft. He has been featured on Don’t Tell Comedy and OnlyFans specials, so go check those out to see him in action. Besides his love for stand-up, Alec is a thoughtful dude. A hardworking and driven man who somehow manages to carry around an absolute dump truck.  We discuss his speci...

Makana returns for a short ep, cause nobody can 69 for over an hour apparently (eye roll). I guess this is a return to our roots. Absurd takes, delusional perspectives, and satirically topical jokes; Makana always brings the heat. We show Makana that he permanently resides on the Top Shelf Soundboard, with his patented "Ha-Ha." Apparently, Makana is becoming more republican with every workout, as...

You wanted Moore, so here they are. Only one Moore would be a bore, thankfully both the brothers have returned for an exotic & abroad episode at Top Shelf. We catch up on work & life in a conversation full of passion & laughs.  Christian has moved to a new role and is now selling exotic cars. His excitement was wonderful to hear, as he shares what led him to this job, how his efforts h...

Maanav recently completed his graduate degree at Delft University of Technology, where he earned a Master's of Science in Engineering & Policy Analysis. His thesis titled: "Evaluating Stability of Adaptive Water Allocation Strategies in the Eastern Nile Basin," looked at Transboundary Water Resources in the Eastern Nile Basin (ENB). His research was geared towards cooperative game theory analy...

Sean Kenny is a father, husband, and a quality dude. He has an appreciation for solitude, hard-work, and respect. He offers some perspective after enduring adversity over the last three years. First, Covid hit, he and his family lost their restaurant, then his mom passed, finally and he brought a new child into the world with his wife. Safe to say, it's been a ride recently.  I got the chance to l...

Ronan Andrews is a musician, singer, and songwriter. His EP, Quarter Life Crisis, was released in 2022. All the songs from this EP are live-recordings, giving transformative power to his music; taking us all from Top Shelf Studios to a quaint Italian villa in no-time. Ronan talked with us about the origins of his Quarter Life Crisis EP and how he forged new friendships at CU Denver who would becom...

Dive ear-first into an unforgettable episode with Taylor Albrecht, a MoHi legend, and her fiance Greyson, a Smoky Hill High graduate (I was told we don’t like those). Their tales lead us from high school antics to college chapters, to current adult life. Ultimately leading us to the follies of man & TikTok-onomics. Along the way, Taylor and Greyson casually tell the origins of their love, a love b...

Iowa "Nice" sure goes a long way, especially when you realize that four essentially strangers joined us in Top Shelf for an afternoon of laughs & spirited discussion. An extra "Tall" thanks to Isabel, Nash, Jacob, and Hailey for challenging me with their perspectives, while giving me a glimpse into their lives. I wish I had the chance to talk to them each individually, because they all seem like f...

For the first episode post-op, I was excited to welcome back Josh to Top Shelf. He’s a Phoenix Suns fan, so I figured we could have some lively, good-natured smack-talk. At the time of recording this, the Denver Nuggets had a 2-0 lead on the Suns, heading back to the Valley for game 3. Josh and I were all over the court in this episode so if you’re not a hoops fanatic, worry not. We dribbled from...

When Jules & Paige first entered Top Shelf Studios, they may not have been prepared for the roller coaster to follow; Lord knows I wasn’t either. Paige, who left the medical field to seek fulfillment in new areas is wanting to start her own podcast called: “Broads & Brunch.” To be honest I didn’t ask about the ampersand, but it’s too late now.   We dive into the ever-changing waters of female frie...

Step right up and strap in, folks, because this one is a doozy in the best way. We've got Logan in Top Shelf Studios, a once almost stranger now turned guest, whom I met in the wildest of ways at a Tim Dillon show. The mystery of the slyly handed $20 bill? Yeah, you'll want to hear this. We're touching all the bases in this - the compelling dance between purpose and happiness, the way curiosity ca...

Verily, verily, I say unto thee, join us for a wondrous discourse with our high-school youth group leader and wise mentor, Clayton Vance. We journey through the valley of purpose and happiness, seeking the answers to life's profound questions with a touch of mirth. Can one find happiness without a purpose? How do we bear witness to tribulations and rejoice in the bountiful moments? Clayton shares...

A meeting of the minds was necessary. If you've been a loyal listener or have been lucky to check out his new show: Makanacast, then I'd hope you're prepared to welcome this wild man back into Top Shelf Studios. Makana graces us all with his free speech and thought crimes for a short, but spicy episode. We discuss the illusion of freedom, get some good 'ol fashion satirical ranting 'bout the 'Gov'...

Ladies and gentlemen, I am so excited to catch up with another old friend, someone who has an unshakeable spirit and positively overflowing with energy, filling up any room he occupies. Jacob Larson is the lead-singer for his 10 piece funk & soul ensemble - The Jacob Larson Band. You can check out their new album: 'Totally Legal' which was released late fall 2022. We talk about Jacob's musical jou...

Grab a Golden Girls box set and put on a poncho, because it’s Golden Hour in Top Shelf Studios as Patrick “Piss” Richardson joins InTALLerable. Patrick is a nine-year practicing Stand-Up Comic from Greeley, CO. He hosts two hilariously unique podcasts, “The Cobos & Patrick Podcast,” a riff-based show with co-host Matt Cobos, and “Certified Cinephiles,” a fake-movie-review show. Besides comedic end...

BA303 returns with his crew for a silly-goose-time in Top Shelf Studios. Full of everything from exchanging positive praise to Preston teaching Sean about this supposed cultural practice, a "Tax Loophole" if you will, in Mormon culture for pre-marital activities with a lover. Hint, put it in neutral. Along the way, we learn about Brandon's development since his last appearance, both personally and...