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 Denver, with some fantasy role-playing inspiration. What’s the best BBQ side? And what do these masters of meat think about the Impossible Burger phenomenon?

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Petals & Pages is an independent bookstore founded in 2022 in the historic Santa Fe Arts District in Denver, CO. Voted as the 2024 Best Bookstore in Denver by 5280 Magazine and the 2025 Best Small Business in Denver by CityCast, the bookstore is a place for community to come together over a shared love of literature and the arts. They also host author events, book clubs, writing workshops, poetry slams, and much more. Check out their event schedule and consider becoming a Petals & Pages member at https://www.petalsandpagesofdenver.com/

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Get connected at the intersection of arts and business. Check out the Colorado Business Committee for the Arts’ annual Business for the Arts Awards luncheon on April 21st at the Seawell Ballroom. Get your table or tickets now before they sell out. More info at cbca.org

This Week’s Song: “Confidence” by Harrison Bergamot

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