Denverse: Locals Aloud

<p>We talk to experimental performing artist Soleil Kohl about the new culture of clowning that’s taken off in recent years. How has the concept of the clown transformed, and how is it a response to contemporary...

<p>We talk cocktails, drinking culture, and the trials of starting a small business with local entrepreneur and owner of Red Rocks Spirits Ashley Blankenship. We also provide the recipe for Anthony’s old college...

<p>Comedian Charlie Harmony joins us to talk about navigating offensive and insightful comedy, while exploring the ins and outs of the Denver scene, his history as a pickup artist, and the power of crowdwork. Who are...

<p>Writer and local pickup basketball regular Paul Anderson talks about his experiences on the hardwood. Why does this sport get more intense than others? How do you get involved, and what are some of the unwritten...

<p>We’re joined by museum co-founder Cynthia Madden Leitner who talks art curation, music history, and the work that went into the new exhibition Beyond the Western Horizon at the Museum of Outdoor Arts...

<p>Julian Blvck, founder of the annual Arcane Vampire Ball at The Church Nightclub, joins us to talk about Denver’s creatures of the night. What exactly is the vampire lifestyle and how does it intersect with goth...

<p>If anyone is qualified to talk about Denver’s fashion scene, it’s Brandi McMichael. From founding Fashion Denver to working as an emcee, public speaker, and event host, McMichael is a local legend and positive energy...

<p>This week, we’re joined by host of The Imperfect Dads Podcast and Denver area local Devon Neisen, whose open conversations fatherhood in the modern age have been the subject of over 200 episodes and counting...

<p>If you’ve ever been in RiNo near Our Mutual Friend, you’ve probably caught a whiff of Pit Fiend. Founders Juan Pablo Llano & Michael Graunke join us to talk about how they started the popular BBQ joint here in...

<p>We’re joined by Channel 93.3 host and producer Mark Swan, aka Swanny, who provides some expert insights on the alternative music scene. Is Blink-182 “dad rock” now? Is Battle Pussy a swear? What happens when radio...

<p>What better way to celebrate the one-year anniversary of our podcast than to have artist Karl Christian Krumpholz return to discuss the state of the Denver bar scene. Why has Malört taken off? Also, check out Karl’s...

<p>Author, outdoor enthusiast, and musician Emily Pennington talks about her book Feral, in which she chronicles her journeys across America’s national parks—all 63 of them. </p><p>—</p><p>Grace. Power. Precision...

<p>We’re joined by local full-time woodworker Roper, who talks about his passion for this time-honored tradition. He also explains how to get started if you’re interested in the artform. </p><p>—</p><p>The legends live...

<p>Musician D from the band Mood Swinger joins us to talk about his strange days in a place he rented on the advice of a local known as “Danimal.” Oh, and did we mention that he worked full time as a bounty hunter? Get...

<p>We’re joined by musician Rootbeer Richie, who talks to us about bringing Mardis Gras fun to Denver through the fifth annual Mile High Mardi Gras Mambo. He also discusses musical influences, his experiences with the...