Real Good Denver

We've got special guest Sean Kelly from https://www.wearesle.com/ to give us an inside look at the Denver based event + wedding planning company that he runs alongside his fiance Lindsay. Hear how they're separating their business of ensuring every couples' big day goes flawlessly, plus a game of wedding song would you rather!   As always, we've got the top Denver news and things to do on our rada...

Ryan sits down with Andrea, Katie, and Elaina, the creators and performers behind "Life: A Delightful Show About Fear and Grief" . They start with holiday spirit stories that are funny, messy, and painfully human, then go deep on how the show blends monologues, spoken word, and comedy to help people move through fear and grief without trauma dumping. They also share Denver resources for affordable...

We're welcoming special guest Paul Karolyi, podcast veteran and Senior Executive Producer of City Cast Denver ! Paul is catching us up on The Denver-est Denver Awards , presented by City Cast Denver this Thursday at the Oriental Theatre!   If you want to attend, head to their website to purchase tickets, or subscribe to the Real Good Denver Newsletter for your chance to win a free pair! Sign up at...

Denver, real talk, if you run a business here right now it can feel like the whole game just flipped. Google keeps changing, AI is suddenly your customers' new best friend, and half the agencies in your inbox are promising the moon while quietly handing your account to a junior who barely knows Colfax from Colorado Boulevard. Today I brought in two guys who actually live in the numbers and the nei...

Adam and Greg are joining us from Comedy Church SLC alongside their local promoter Jessie from Vortexx Events to talk about their upcoming comedy show: " Christmas - A Comedy Show for the Ex-Religious ". Hear how they're working together to put on the event at the newly revamped Federal Theatre!   As always, we've got the top Denver news and things to do on our radar this week as well. Follow RGD:...

Welcome to Real Good Denver, I'm Ryan Estes. Denver, we have a problem. We love the mountains, the desert, the river, the hunt, the ride, and then we come back to camp covered in dust, sweat, and regret with half a Nalgene and a pack of baby wipes that lie. Today's guest fixes that. Jonathan from Geyser Systems built what he calls an astronaut shower that can clean two people with 0.8 gallons. His...

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...

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 alw...

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...

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_denv...

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, lo...

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.in...

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 Septemb...

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...

Special guest Thoa Nguyun from Bánh & Butter Bakery Cafe is joining us to talk about her unique bánh mìs, her family's collection of amazing Denver restaurants, the struggle of owning a small business on Colfax during major construction, and of course about her part in the Denver Inner City Parish's Quesadillas for Good fundraiser!   As always, we've got the top Denver news and things to do on our...

We're following up on some unique Developing Denver stories that we see unfolding before our very eyes! Also listen in t 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 yo...

Real Good Denver Podcast with Denise from Denver Food and Wine Festival Location: Tivoli Quad, Auraria Campus Dates: September 3–6 Format: Week of tastings and competitions culminating in the Grand Tasting What you will learn How Denver Food and Wine Festival funds the Colorado Restaurant Foundation and why that matters for local workers The full schedule for festival week including the Riedel gla...

We're looking back on 100 episodes of Real Good Denver with some RGD trivia! We're also talking with Dr. Tyan Dibala, the man behind one of CO's top birding and nature touring companies, Birding Man Wildlife Tours !   Follow RGD: YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8u8GmvBi6th6LOOMCuwJKw Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/real_good_denver/ TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@realgooddenver...

In this episode of Real Good Denver , Ryan Estes sits down with Melissa Jenner , founder and CEO of Actvo.ai , a New Zealand company now thriving in Denver's startup scene. Melissa shares how Denver's global outreach brought her across the world, why she believes work should be a place people love, and how her AI-driven platform helps companies retain top talent by mapping out employee career path...

We've got NFL updates, a look at the new NBA era, and a NSFW restaurant title. Kept it tight this week as we gear up for Episode 100 next week. Follow RGD: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8u8GmvBi6th6LOOMCuwJKw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/real_good_denver/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realgooddenver Got a Denver event, cause, opening, or recommendation? We want to hear from...

We've got some news from the world of AI. We're also going over the hottest new developments around town (praying for a RiNo Trader Joe's). As always, we're also going over our favorite news, sports takes and upcoming events for Denverites this week!   Follow RGD: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8u8GmvBi6th6LOOMCuwJKw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/real_good_denver/ TikTok: https:...

Today we're riffing on some new developing Denver stories, and seeking out the winner of our Denver Brunch Fest giveaways! As always, we're also going over our favorite news, sports takes and upcoming events for Denverites this week! Follow RGD: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8u8GmvBi6th6LOOMCuwJKw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/real_good_denver/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@r...

July 29,  2025 -  We're joined by Tom from FABRIC, a hemp-beverage brand giving 2% of all proceeds back to mental health, profiling unique Australian ingredients and committed to building community and providing Coloradan's an alternative way to drink and socialize.   FABRIC: drinkfabric.com instagram.com/drinkfabric   As always, we're also going over our favorite news, sports takes and upcoming e...

July 22,  2025 -  We're joined by Lacey Spruce from Drink Denver who is telling us all about the Denver Brunch Festival. Join in to hear who won our ticket giveaway, and stay through to hear what we've got on our radar this week.   As always, we're also going over our favorite news, sports takes and upcoming events for Denverites this week!   Follow WDG: YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/U...

This week on Real Good Denver , the headlines are wilder than a Renaissance joust after four meads. Ryan kicks things off with a huge shoutout to listener Belen for a five-star review (we see you and we love yoga too), then dives straight into the chaos swirling through our beloved Mile High City. Here's what's cooking in Colorado: Lawmakers Behaving Badly – Colorado Rep. Ron Weinberg faces accusa...