Real Good Denver
Real Good Denver? Glad you asked. It's the loudest love letter to the Mile High City you've ever heard, wrapped in a podcast, shaken with mezcal, and served with a side of green chile. Every week, Real Good Denver hooks you up with the weirdest, wildest, and most wonderful things happening around town. From late-night taco joints and underground comedy shows to rooftop raves and secret speakeasies, we've got our ears to the ground and our hearts in the city. We'll hit you with: • Hot takes on new restaurants (yes, even the ones with $22 cocktails and reclaimed wood everything) • Live music recs that'll make you actually leave your house • Local legends and experts who know what's up (and where the good stuff is hiding) • Tips, hacks, and must-do's for food, fun, and full-blown Denver delight • A healthy dose of sass, stories, and city pride Whether you're a seasoned Denverite, a transplant trying to earn your stripes, or just here for the altitude and edibles, Real Good Denver is your new favorite way to explore the Queen City of the Plains. So don't just sit there, subscribe, tune in, and get hyped for the best damn city on this side of the Rockies.
Episodes
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...
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 staging experiences th...
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...
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.
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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 compe...
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!
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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...
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.
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Got a Denver event, cause, opening, or recommendation? We want to hear...
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!
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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!
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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:
As always, we’re also going over our...
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!
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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.
July 15, 2025 - We’re clawing back a newsletter mistake that went out last week. Then we’re riffing on some new Denver Developments and a game of would you rather brought to you by The Denver Brunch Festival!
As always, we’re also going over our favorite news, sports takes and upcoming events for Denverites this week!
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July 8, 2025 - We’ve got Kari Eckert from the Robbie’s Hope foundation to talk about their initiatives focused on helping prevent suicide and encourage more positive communication around mental health for America’s youth. More information about Robbie’s Hope and their upcoming MCA exhibit, “Through Their Eyes” below!
July 2, 2025 - We’re jam packed with Denver news and events for you all this weekend! Listen in for the latest and greatest juice straight from the blender!
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June 24, 2025 - We’ve got David Ladon with us to tell us all about his amazing organization, Youth On Record, and how they’re helping bring music education and other artistic and production focused programs to thousands of Denver youth!
We’ll also speak on his involvement with UMS and how it has helped shape Denver’s music scene!
https://www.youthonrecord.org/
June 16, 2025 - We’re running through current events, crazy Denver news and all the best things to do on our radar for the coming weeks!
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June 10, 2025 - We’ve got Sarah Angello, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Daffodil, a donation management platform that is transforming charitable giving by making it more accountable and rewarding.
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In this one-on-one episode of What’s Good Denver, host Ryan Estes sits down with Patrick Whalen, co-founder of Church & Union, one of Denver’s most exciting new restaurants, located in the historic Elmo Hotel building at 17th and Blake. From washing dishes to running a multi-city restaurant group, Patrick shares the real story...
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