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
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.
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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!
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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...
June 3, 2025 - We’ve got Kyle Adler, founder of Colorado Weightlifting and The Cove, on to tell us about his 4000 sq ft barbell club in Denver that also features saunas and cold plunges! He’s a weightlifting coach and entrepreneur helping build a wellness-focused community through strength, recovery, and performance.
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May 27, 2025 - We’ve got a bone to pick with the team behind the 16th street rebrand. Make sure you subscribe to the newsletter at realgooddenver.com for all of this week’s events!
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May 21, 2025 - We’re coming in on Wednesday this week to make sure you’re brought up to speed on what’s good! Make sure you subscribe to the newsletter at realgooddenver.com for all of this week’s events!
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May 13, 2025 - We’ve got a quick episode this week going over some fun news surrounding sports, Denver, and CO's potential new passenger railway! Make sure you subscribe to the newsletter at realgooddenver.com for all of this week’s events!
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May 6, 2025 - We’ve got a quick episode this week going over some fun news surrounding sports, Denver, and AI! Make sure you subscribe to the newsletter at realgooddenver.com for all of this week’s events!
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April 29, 2025 - We’ve got a giveaway winner for the Denver Mini Derby! Also, tune in to hear Troy’s famous sports takes and a new segment highlighting some of the coolest development projects around Denver and greater CO!
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April 22, 2025 - AI is getting super useful. We’re talking about some of our favorite tools and tips for using it to your advantage in 2025. Solopreneurs will thrive!
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April 15, 2025 - AI is getting super useful. We’re talking about some of our favorite tools and tips for using it to your advantage in 2025. Solopreneurs will thrive!
Don’t forget to head to realgooddenver.com and sign up for our newsletter for your chance at two free VIP tickets to the upcoming Denver Ramen Festival!
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April 8, 2025 - We’ve got a newsy episode this week. Big stories are breaking in Denver! Plus, we’re going over our amazing Ramen Fest experience!
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April 1, 2025 - April Fools! Winter is back with over a foot projected at many mountains between now and Friday. We’ve got Fresh Sam on the show giving us an inside look at her life as a Denver based fashion stylist.
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