Left Hand Right Brain

This week JD shoots the shit with guest Jim Norris. Jim is the co-owner of 3 Kings Tavern & Mutiny Information Cafe. Jim is a HUGE supporter of the Denver art scene, and may be the coolest guy I've ever met. Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: pinball, Road House, the creative class, The Mile High Parlay, the piss and vinegar of youth, and the amazing community that is being cultivat...

This week JD shoots the shit with guests Matt Wayman & Ben Bryant. They are both stand-up comedians/podcasters. Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: dad jokes, different ways to approach an open mic, being a pop-comic, Matt and Ben's East Coast/West Coast beef, Ben's boyish everything, shit talking other comics around town, and fighting. They wouldn't let me touch them when we took th...

This week JD shoots the shit with guest Dr. Christopher Jennings. Dr. Chris is a media producer as well as the Communication Law instructor at Metro State University of Denver. Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: what makes you a doctor, the Library of Congress, Tom Martino, windows 95, defamation of character, copyright infringement, and how ignorance is not an excuse if you're a me...

This week is the sixth installment of Appetites! JD and Scott ditch Jason and head to the bar! We visit Chain Reaction Brewing Company and talk to the owner Zack Christofferson about what makes Chain Reaction so special! Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: tia Gloria, F.O.B., the Denver brewing community, ancient beers, why they chose their location, and as always JD & Scott argue pl...

This week JD shoots the shit with guests Kevin P. O'Brien & Byron F. Graham. Kevin & Byron are local comedians doing a buttload of funny shit all over the Mile High City. Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: board games, our love for VHS, the death of Denver, what makes a good open mic, middle names, Kevin Smith, and JD makes it real weird with his lightning round questions.

This week JD shoots the shit with guests Corey Rhoads & Robert Abbott. Corey and Robert are local comedians/improvisors and half of a sketch comedy group called The Agency. Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: Denver sketch, joke writing, the problems with the Denver comedy scene, improv, how The Agency got started, and Doug. This is what Corey Rhoads & Robert Abbott look like! Check...

This week JD shoots the shit with guest Janae Burris. Janae is a local comedian/Theatre Artist. Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: Denver food, the 5 senses, living in garbage times, dulling the senses, what makes a brunch, male privilege, and kangaroo care.

This week JD shoots the shit with guest Cory Helie. Cory is a local comedian who runs an open mic at Mutiny Information Cafe, and hosts his own podcast called, Welcome to Denver. Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: our relationships with our fathers, weed, religion, divorce, working in radio broadcasting, peanut butter cups, eggnog, and Disney Channel Original Movies! This is what Co...

This week JD shoots the shit with guest Scott Marlin (again). Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: roommate troubles, geography, being competitive, planes, trains, and helping out the homeless. Check out Marklin Train Company here:  https://www.marklin.com

This week JD shoots the shit with guest Scott Marklin. Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: pulling yourself up by your bootstraps, what our degrees are good for, pulling the race card, family, Animorphs, and things from our youth not holding up over time.

This week JD shoots the shit with guest David Germain. David is a stand-up comedian/actor/film maker/ who also hosts a podcast of his very own called The DisJointed Podcast! Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: other Denver podcasts, the open mic scene, DDP yoga, staying humble, being shamed, and the martial arts. This is what David Germain looks like! Check out what David is up to at...

This week JD shoots the shit with guests Kalen Boyd, Jo Meoli and Sam Provenzano. Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: following your passion, acting, Shakespeare, what it's like to live in New York City, Tale Told Productions, whales, Neil Gaiman, and our favorite Denver restaurants! This is Kalen Boyd, Sam Provenzano, JD, and Jo Meoli Check out Kalen's Blog:  http://thepanegyric.com...

This week is the fifth installment of Appetites! JD and Scott ditch Jason and head to the bar! We visit The Monkey Barrel and talk to the owner Jimmy Nigg about what makes his bar so special! Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: Colorado beer, Gen-X music, how Jimmy got started, booking bands, Rockabillies, and Jimmy tells us all about his experience being on Food Network. Enjoy!   Th...

This week JD shoots the shit with guests Adrian P. Mesa and Carey Denise. Adrian and Carey are both comedy transplants taring up the Mile High with laughter. Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: our favorite pastries, the differences between growing up in Florida and Texas, sweet meat pockets, our "generation"(baby), Denver themed Halloween costumes, and Adrian whispers sweet spanish...

This week JD shoots the shit with guest Asa Erlendson. Asa is a local improvisor/philosopher/teacher/student/seeker of truth/radio DJ/all around great fun dude. We  really go all over the place with this one guys, but if you stick with us we get into some really great stuff about improv and comedy that is honest, true, and worth a listen. Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: being in...

This week JD shoots the shit with returning guests Eric Riley and Johnny Symmes. Eric is the drummer for In The Whale and Johnny is a music blogger for SYFFAL. Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: last names, Kanye being a good dad, the weird things we did in our youths, how Eric met Questlove, tour life, Eric explains to JD how the music industry works, the best places to hang in Den...

This week JD shoots the shit with guests Timmi Lasley and Mara Wiles. Timmi and Mara are local comedians, improvisors, actresses, playwrights, and all around gals about town! Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: being a theater kid, how to take a complement, Timmi's hot date, labeling yourself, being a well rounded performer, the business side of being an artist, and board games. This...

Appetites Podcast wonders everyday what people hunger for. What drives someone to open a coffee shop or brewery in an already seemingly flooded market? Why take the financial and personal risks gambling your life on a creative endeavor? What does this dedication to the minutiae lead to? We search out these passions and share them with you on Appetites Podcast and we always try to do it with Local...

This week JD shoots the shit with guest Janae Burris. Janae is a comedian/improvisor/actress from California! That's right, she's part of the Colorado comedy gold rush of 2014! Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: black history, chicano history, being born old, owning your shit, judging people, stage names, pulling the race card when you can, soul-food, and family baggage.   This is w...

This week JD shoots the shit with guest Evan Nix. Evan is a Denver-based filmmaker. When Evan and his brother Adam's powers combine they become The Nix Bros., a filmmaking duo that make a unique brand of colorful, comedic narrative, specializing in visual storytelling through direction and editing. Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: video vs. film, storytelling, working professional...

This week JD shoots the shit with guests Matt Wayman and Bobby Crane. Matt hosts the LMAO Comedy Show at the Voodoo Comedy Playhouse. Bobby is part of The Fine Gentleman's Club and co-host of Too Much Fun at the Deer Pile. As well as just being two of the funniest guys in the 303. Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: our drugs of choice, working in food service industry, what it's lik...

This week is the third installment of Appetites! JD, Scott and Jason go to Forest Coffee Trading Company and talk with the owners Garett and Olivia about their passion for coffee from Thailand. Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: 3rd wave coffee, V60 pour over, opium, the struggles of exporting coffee from Thailand, roasting, and growlers.        Check out everything Forest Coffee Tr...

This week JD shoots the shit with guest Kristin Rand. Kristin is a local comedian kicking ass and taking names all over the mile high. Kristin hosts a butt-load of comedy shows in Denver (Moxie! Presents: A Talent Show, Makin Fun, Yeah Right, and The Greater Than Social Club) and still finds time to do yoga, act, and hit up open mics! Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: the importanc...

This week is the second installment of Appetites! JD and Scott ditch Jason and go to Kaladi Coffee and talk to Mark Overly. Mark is a co-owner and head roaster of this long standing Denver coffee house. Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: how Kaladi came to be, Mark's approach to coffee, the importance of having your employees invested in the product they are selling, JD's fascinatio...

This week JD shoots the shit with guests Sam Provenzano, Royce Rosewood and Meghan DePonceau. Sam and Royce are local actors/improvisors performing all over the Mile High City. Meghan is a stand up comedian originally from Buffalo, New York. She's moved to the 303 to pursue comedy and mixology. Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: Frank's Hot Dogs, our adventures working in the food i...