Real Good Denver

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 thin...

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 Event...

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 ep...

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...

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!  ...

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...

We've got Larson, the mastermind behind the @greenchilereviews social channel, here to explain what it's like to do some of Colorado's most important food tasting work every day. Larson gives us some top recommendations and also dives into some Colorado history to help expand our ever growing base of green chile knowledge! As always, we're also going over the best news and events on our radar this...

We've got Sean Duffy from the Daniel's Fund on to talk about the two-part CO 150 film project, created by 5 of Colorado's top charitable organizations to honor the spirit of generosity that has defined Colorado's history.   As always, we're also going over the best news and events on our radar this week.   We're looking for an Intern! Reach out to tell us how you can help!   Check out our new Comm...

Featuring Colorado Restaurant Association President & CEO Sonya Riggs In this episode, Ryan sits down with Sonya Riggs from the Colorado Restaurant Association for a real-time update on the state of Colorado's restaurant industry and the growing pressure restaurants are facing from rising costs, shrinking margins, and credit card swipe fees. The conversation centers around Colorado Senate Bill 134...

In this episode, Ryan sits down with Denver local and yoga enthusiast Will, creator of the new community tool Denver Yoga Finder. What started as a personal search for the right yoga studio after moving from Philadelphia turned into a lightweight but powerful platform helping Denver residents discover yoga studios by neighborhood, style, and class type. The conversation explores: Why Denver's well...

Quick one today as we rush through to prep ourselves for the storm.. It's already DUMPING! SAVE YOURSELVES!!!!   As always, we're also going over the best news and events on our radar this week.   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/UC8...

You're not gonna want to miss the recs in this episode! From Fifty-Two 80's to The Wizard's Chest, we've got all our top shop recommendations for Broadway.   As always, we're also going over the best news and events on our radar this week.   We're looking for an Intern! Reach out to tell us how you can help!   Follow RGD: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8u8GmvBi6th6LOOMCuwJKw Instagram:...

We're bringing you our top ramen recs straight from the mecca - The Denver Ramen Festival! We had an amazing time at this year's festival, and got familiar with the new grounds at Denargo Market. Links to our top picks below! We're also speaking with fashion designer Alicia Rau, visionary behind Bête Noire about her Colorado based fashion company, and her upcoming event at Denver Fashion Week! Che...

We may be in a drought, but one thing we know for sure is that ramen broth WILL be flowing this weekend at Denargo Market. Tom is judging, and he's hoping for a more serious category assignment this time around. Also, we're highlighting some cool local stores and we want to hear what YOU have to say about Denver's coolest niche shopping locations. Reach out and tell us your favorite local shop tha...

Our interview with Ruth from The Governor's Art Show didn't go as planned today, but we'll get another episode up highlighting the show and what they're doing for local CO artists!   As always, we're also going over the best news and events on our radar this week.   Follow RGD: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8u8GmvBi6th6LOOMCuwJKw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/real_good_denver/...

It's the most wonderful time of the year… THE DENVER RAMEN FESTIVAL IS BACK!! Keep an eye on our socials for our ticket giveaway! We're keeping it short with some development news.   As always, we're also going over the best news and events on our radar this week.   Follow RGD: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8u8GmvBi6th6LOOMCuwJKw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/real_good_denver/...

We've got guest Mike Evans on to talk about his Colorado company Fan Day Nation . They help underrecognized high school athletes produce the media and approach needed to get recognized by college scouts around the nation.  Tune in to hear how they're helping Colorado students receive more offers, and more opportunities to thrive in their element. As always, we're also going over the best news and...

Ryan sits down with Dana, the founder of Kiss Cam LLC and a Castle Rock-based entrepreneur who stumbled into one of the most recognizable brands in sports entertainment. What started as a missed moment at a Denver Nuggets game turned into a worldwide IP portfolio spanning 27 countries, three US patents, a web-based contest platform, a lipstick collab, and even a Hollywood licensing deal. Dana brea...

Ryan Estes sits down with Don Lucoff, founder of DL Media and Artistic Director of the Denver Jazz Fest. Don has spent nearly four decades in jazz as a publicist, producer, and festival programmer, working with legendary artists and labels like Impulse and Blue Note. Now he is helping build a national caliber jazz festival right here in Denver. The State of Jazz Don reflects on how dramatically ja...

We've got special guest Carmen Lundy on to talk about her amazing jazz career, as well as what she's got planned for her upcoming performance as a part of the Denver Jazz Fest ! We're also looking at takeaways from the Bronco's community meeting surrounding their new stadium plans last week.   As always, we're also going over the best news and events on our radar this week.   Follow RGD: YouTube:...

It's a big sports week! We're right back into Olympics mode after Super Bowl Sunday went off with a slightly sleepy game… Gabe Anderson, local black belt and founder of Nine Lives Jiu Jitsu is here to talk about his experience running a business and training martial arts in the highly active Denver scene.   As always, we're also going over the best news and events on our radar this week.   Follow...

We're covering everything you need to know about the city's scooter drama unfolding this May. We've also got special guest Angela Shelley, a local sex and relationship therapist with an awesome new mental health newsletter where you can find affordable resources around the city!   As always, we're also going over the best news and events on our radar this week.   Follow RGD: YouTube: https://www.y...

We've got some cool developing Denver stories for you this week, and some solid event opportunities on our radar as well!   Special guest Dan Gomby is telling us all about his Valentines Day Jazz shows coming up at Dazzle. Tune in to hear you could win a set of tickets to take your special someone out this Feb 14th!   Catch Tom at The Welton Room this Saturday!   Follow RGD: YouTube: https://www.y...

We are on our new year's GRIND! Tom's got a new creative consulting agency called Todo Creative. Ryan is all over building AI enabled products and running the podcast / newsletter game.   We've got a quick one for you this week! Listen in to hear what's going on!   Follow RGD: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8u8GmvBi6th6LOOMCuwJKw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/real_good_denver/ T...

Tom and Ryan go off on some new AI stuff in the beginning of this one. Then, Brad Liber joins us to talk about the beautiful Denver residences he builds with Caliber Homes.    Check them out at https://caliber.co/   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...