Velocity With Ryan Estes

Ryan sits down with Andrea, Katie, and Elena, 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 counseling and addiction recovery, plus some 2026 intentions that are equal parts tender and practical. Tickets and show info Show website and tickets: https://fearandgrief.com/ Life: A Delightful Show Venue: The Bug Theatre (Denver) https://www.bugtheatre.org/ The Bug Theatre Sponsors MotorStreet 360: https://motorstreet360.com/ MotorStreet® Telescope Mapping: https://telescopemapping.com/ Telescope Mapping Den Thai (featured restaurant): https://denthaidenver.com/ Den Thai Denver Guests and links Andrea Marie Comedy (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/andreamariecomedy/ instagram.com Moms Unhing

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 realgooddenver.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_denver/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realgooddenver   Do you have a Denver event, cause, opening, or recommendation that you want to share with us? We want to hear from you! Tell us what's good at tom@kitcaster.com. We're opening up early access to a custom Denver job alert program through our newsletter thanks to https://www.jobstreamai.com/. Sign up at realgooddenver.com to be th

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 neighborhoods. Michael and Jason from TelescopeMapping.com. They are a full funnel growth team that outranks NASA for the phrase "telescope mapping" and they act like a fractional marketing and sales department for Denver businesses. In this episode we get super practical. We are talking how to fill the top of your funnel, how to actually turn that attention into revenue, how to show up in local search, AI search, and those Google Business reviews that decide where people spend their money. If you are a Denver founder, brick and mortar owner, marketer, or just a DIY operator trying to grow without getting burned again,

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: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8u8GmvBi6th6LOOMCuwJKw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/real_good_denver/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realgooddenver   Do you have a Denver event, cause, opening, or recommendation that you want to share with us? We want to hear from you! Tell us what's good at tom@kitcaster.com. We're opening up early access to a custom Denver job alert program through our newsletter thanks to https://www.jobstreamai.com/. Sign up at realgooddenver.com to be the first to know when it's ready!!   Special Guest Jessie, Adam, and Greg   Christmas -- A Comedy Show for the Ex-Religious  

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 team has already showered more than 35,000 people at festivals and events while saving at least 250,000 gallons of water. We are talking real Colorado innovation from Montrose. Or Montrose. You decide. In this episode you will learn how a van trip in Australia turned into a water-efficiency company, how a sponge at the end of a hose beats a showerhead at its own game, and how a Nalgene can become a four-minute hot shower. You will hear the founder's playbook for hardware, manufacturing, and building products that actually change behavior. This one is for founders, inventors, overlanders, river rats, elk hunters, and

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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8u8GmvBi6th6LOOMCuwJKw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/real_good_denver/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realgooddenver   Do you have a Denver event, cause, opening, or recommendation that you want to share with us? We want to hear from you! Tell us what's good at tom@kitcaster.com. We're opening up early access to a custom Denver job alert program through our newsletter thanks to https://www.jobstreamai.com/. Sign up at realgooddenver.com to be the first to know when it's ready!!   News & Events:   Ball Arena Phase 1   Real Snow coming to Denver     Promo   New Year

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 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 you have a Denver event, cause, opening, or recommendation that you want to share with us? We want to hear from you! Tell us what's good at tom@kitcaster.com. We're opening up early access to a custom Denver job alert program through our newsletter thanks to https://www.jobstreamai.com/. Sign up at realgooddenver.com to be the first to know when it's

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.com/@realgooddenver   Do you have a Denver event, cause, opening, or recommendation that you want to share with us? We want to hear from you! Tell us what's good at tom@kitcaster.com. We're opening up early access to a custom Denver job alert program through our newsletter thanks to https://www.jobstreamai.com/. Sign up at realgooddenver.com to be the first to know when it's ready!!   News & Events:   Broncos Submit Large Development Review for New Stadium at Burnham Yard   Denver Moves Forward on Downtown Revitalization as DDA Secures $210M in New Financing     Promo   New Year's Eve party from our friends ov

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_denver/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realgooddenver   Do you have a Denver event, cause, opening, or recommendation that you want to share with us? We want to hear from you! Tell us what's good at tom@kitcaster.com. We're opening up early access to a custom Denver job alert program through our newsletter thanks to https://www.jobstreamai.com/. Sign up at realgooddenver.com to be the first to know when it's ready!!   News & Events:   Denver Sees One of its Longest Stretches Without Snow in Recorded History   Fillmore Shows   Denver Fashion Week   Red Rocks Closing Weekend   New Year's Eve party from our friends o

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, low-sugar, women-led wine brand that's rewriting the rules of the industry. In this episode, Kristin shares how she turned a few thousand dollars and a big vision into a thriving business, why transparency matters in wine, and how community-powered distribution can outperform any marketing budget. If you're a founder, creative, or anyone who's ever been told "that's not how it's done," this story is your permission slip to prove them wrong. Key Takeaways Clean Wine Revolution: Why Mom Juice uses fewer than nine ingredients instead of the typical forty found in mass-market wines. Bootstrapping to Breakthrough: How Kr

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.instagram.com/real_good_denver/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realgooddenver   Do you have a Denver event, cause, opening, or recommendation that you want to share with us? We want to hear from you! Tell us what's good at tom@kitcaster.com. We're opening up early access to a custom Denver job alert program through our newsletter thanks to https://www.jobstreamai.com/. Sign up at realgooddenver.com to be the first to know when it's ready!!   News & Events: Vibrant Denver Bond Rent is going DOWN Five Points First Friday - Split Second @ Marigold  Mockingbird 1 year anniversary Wonky Willa talent show @ Larimer

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, Rises, returns September 30 at the Newman Center with world-class dancers, singers, and musicians. Who this episode is for Arts lovers and culture seekers in Denver Musicians and dancers looking for inspiration Families exploring cultural experiences Anyone curious about the power of community through art Key Takeaways Event Details: Rises is one night only, Tuesday, September 30, at the Newman Center. Tickets: flamencodenver.com The Academy: Flamenco Denver offers weekly classes for kids, adults, and even seniors, building a tight-knit cultural community. Education Impact: They provide free programs in Title 1 schools across

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 that surround the audience to exploring the strange ways stories connect us, this episode blends the quirky, the thoughtful, and the theatrical. As always, we’ve got the top Denver news and things to do on our radar this week as well. Rebel Bread bakery Rougarou (Five Points) News: Denver has the state’s first two-star Michelin restaurant LINK The Wolf’s Tailor earned two Michelin stars in the new guide, becoming the first Colorado restaurant to reach that level while several others gained or maintained status. Denverite The big rhino is here, but what’s next for Denargo Market? LINK A g

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 radar this week as well.   Banh & Butter Bakery Cafe   Quesadillas for Good @ Denver Inner City Parish   Follow RGD: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8u8GmvBi6th6LOOMCuwJKw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/real_good_denver/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realgooddenver   Ryan’s Takes   Colorado Start Up Week + Schedule   Tom’s Takes   Developing Denver   F1 Arcade is open tomorrow   Broncos confirm Burnham Yards as preferred site for new stadium   New Developing Denver Website     Events:   Sammy Virgi @ Civic Center Park   Pacific Nations Cup @ Dicks Sporting Goods Park   DAS Public Nights

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 you have a Denver event, cause, opening, or recommendation that you want to share with us? We want to hear from you! Tell us what’s good at tom@kitcaster.com.   Troys Takes:   Patrick Mahomes look alike    Shedeur Sanders pulled out of preseason game   Travis Hunter listed as Starting WR Toms Takes   F1 Arcade is open next Wednesday   Padel House under way     Events:   Rooster Art Fest @ Reelworks   Denver Gem Show @ National Western Complex   Red Rocks Schedule   Denver Food & Wine Festival 10% off on all tickets except Riedel Wine Seminar with code REALGOOD10 Giveaway on our socials now!!   Birding Man

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 glass seminar, Shake and Break Showdown, and the Grand Tasting VIP benefits including lounge access, dedicated restrooms, exclusive restaurants, and tasting seminars How ProStart gives 2,300 Colorado high school students real event experience Who should attend and important policy notes including 21 plus entry Who this episode is for Denver locals who love restaurants, chefs, wine, and craft cocktails Food and drink fans planning a downtown weekend Supporters of the hospitality community who want to invest in scholarships, mental health resources, and emergency grants for workers VIP seekers who want

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   Do you have a Denver event, cause, opening, or recommendation that you want to share with us? We want to hear from you! Tell us what’s good at tom@kitcaster.com.   Troys Takes:   Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are Engaged   Patrick Mahomes look alike    Shedeur Sanders pulled out of preseason game     Our Top 3 from Denver Brunch Fest: Sol Mexican Cocina - Cjili Verde & jalapeno cornbread My Neighbor Felix - Garnachas Sushi Kuro - Kickin Chicken Congee   Denver Food & Wine Festival 10% off on all tickets except Riedel Wine Seminar with code REALGOOD10     ​​Music produced by Troy Higgins   Goo

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 pathways before burnout takes hold. The conversation dives into the unique culture of Denver’s business ecosystem, the power of serendipity in founder connections, the craft beer influence on collaboration, and why collective intelligence makes this city special. Key Takeaways Denver’s Global Magnetism: Economic development teams are actively recruiting international startups, making Denver a true global landing pad. Culture of Serendipity: Denver’s tight-knit founder ecosystem creates constant collisions of opportunity through dinners, meetups, and a give-first mindset. Beer as a Business Model: Collaboration in Den

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 you! Tell us what’s good at tom@kitcaster.com.     Troy’s Takes NFL Injury News A new era of NBA NFL teams are playing their starters more in preseason Ryan’s Takes Rocky Flats’ Nuclear Ghosts – A new bike trail opened through the former bomb factory site, sparking safety concerns. Mystery Rock Spill Jams I-25 – 175 yards of landscaping rock shut down lanes near Alameda. Parrots Need Cash – A parrot sanctuary scrambles to raise $7K to feed 250 birds. “Frankenstein” Rabbits Spotted – Cottontails with viral growths spark jackalope rumors. Bear Redecorates Car – A hungry bear shredded

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://www.tiktok.com/@realgooddenver   Do you have a Denver event, cause, opening, or recommendation that you want to share with us? We want to hear from you! Tell us what’s good at tom@kitcaster.com.   Troys Takes:   The Tom Brady Statue   UFC heads to the White House   Best sports movie all time?     Toms Takes: Developing Denver   20,000 SF grocery store hopefully coming to RiNo   Skyline Park Upgrades breaking ground late 2025     Ryan’s Takes:   actvo.ai   Denver Product Leaders Meetup     Events:   Denver Brunch Fest Giveaway Winners   Masquerade Party @ Welton Room   Red Rocks Schedule     ​​Music produced by T