Big Locals Podcast

Check out @biglocalspodcast for more interviews following Denver's most choice small businesses, musicians, and artists of this day and age!

Caitlin Howington of Pint's Peak has been on my radar ever since I moved here in August of 2020. In fact, when I was doing research on the Denver local scene, I read the 5280 Magazine article featuring Pint's Peak and their first line of flavors. I KNEW I had to get Caitlin on the podcast!

From her transition to starting an ice cream business, to promoting at huge food and wine festivals, to kitchen freezer woes, we talk about everything Pint's Peak.

Be sure to wait until the end where I sample 7 different flavors while getting the inside scoop (no pun intended) on how Caitlin comes up with these incredible concoctions.

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Pint's Peak
@pintspeak
www.pintspeakicecream.com

Featured Artist - Emery Adeline with her single "Vapor"
@emeryadeline
https://emeryadeline.com/

Ian Jimeno - Your Denver Real Estate Agent
@ian.realestateagent
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkuP-zK4xY-wPzXg9Qelbtw

Local Hive
@localhivehoney
https://localhivehoney.com/

Morning Fresh Dairy
@morningfreshdairy
https://morningfreshdairy.com/

Zeppelin Station
@zeppelinstation
https://zeppelinstation.com/

Pho King Rapidos
@pho_king_rapidos
https://www.pkr-denver.com/

3rd Bird Kombucha
@3rdbirdkombucha
https://3rdbirdcollective.com/

Yummy Lotus
@yummylotus
https://www.yummylotus.com/

Barbosa’s Barbeque
@barbosasbarbeque
https://www.barbosasbarbeque.com/location

Follow @biglocalspodcast for more spotlights on the local business that make Denver awesome!

Hayley Steiner (now Wisdom) @hayleylinn has come a long way since her first production at @larimerlounge back in 2018. She has upgraded the RiNo Showcase to be the premier event to promote local musicians, artists, and vendors in the local Denver scene. Imagine scaling an event like RiNo showcase to be what it is now while managing bands, visual artists, and continuing on her own art as well!

From her first sold out show at Larimer Lounge to the regular shows at @number38_colorado Hayley is one of the best at creating shows and events for the Denver community. Be sure to stick around and hear what else is coming up at Number 38 and the evolution of RiNo Showcase.

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Shout-Outs:

The RiNo Showcase
@rinoshowcase
https://rinoshowcase.com/

Hayley Wisdom
@hayleylinn

Featured Artist - The Study Abroad
Single: Afterhours
@thestudyabroadmusic
https://thestudyabroadmusic.com/

Drift Away Dreamer
@drift_away_dreamer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsP9YWy3BOE&t=2s

Number 38
@number38_colorado
https://nmbr38.com/

Larimer Lounge
@larimerlounge
https://larimerlounge.com/

Emery Adeline
@emeryadeline
https://emeryadeline.com/

Hello Central
@hellocentral
https://open.spotify.com/album/4GYOPzmL7qi7bhIAd5K3Eb?si=Xl6iPZQzQgir8hXDfIbm2A

Christian Fickling
@christian_fickling

John Wilson
@johnnyw92

Russell Art of iii
@russtaiii

Astro Apparel
@astro_apparel
https://www.astroapparelonline.com/

Pancakes and Booze
@pancakesandbooze
https://www.pancakesandbooze.com/locations

Amethyst and Ash
@amethystandashjewelrydesign
https://amethystandash.com/

Gracie Ripa
@grimripaart
https://www.etsy.com/shop/graceyripa/

Sandpaper Sweet
@sandpapersweet
https://www.etsy.com/shop/Sandpapersweet?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=967853752

Neon the Bishop
@neonthebishop
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Sq4yDPC8Dbr2JzsPWOfBt?si=-Pki3gBFRtiQlWoqbYex5w

Kayla Ruby
@kaylarubymusic
https://open.spotify.com/artist/488ZkOnBvg5b03zWpGfO3c?si=Hj0T0X0bSXW92KZp6_V0Ag

Compass and Cavern
@compasscavern
https://linktr.ee/compasscavern

Indie 102.3
@indie1023
https://www.cpr.org/indie/

Sunday Nights with Al on 93.3
@ktclchannel933
https://ktcl.iheart.com/

Max, Hayley’s Husband :)

The only way to grow is when you're out of your comfort zone, right?

After hearing about the last @denverbazaar of the year, I had to go out there and support the locals businesses. You'll get to hear 5-minute interviews featuring Samosa Shop, Mad Lemon, Hop Passport, and Yummy Yummy Products. It's a new spin on the podcast layout, so I hope you enjoy!

These businesses and individuals will be here WAY past the Denver Bazaar time, so check them out in 2022. This is merely a "hello" to their business. 

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Featured Artist:
CAGEMATES
@cagemates
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2bvpSsPhKKIvK3qWcuS0Ql?si=ca85b05026044d39

Samosa Shop
@samosashopco
https://samosashop.co/

Mad Lemon Craft Cocktails
@drinkmadlemon
https://drinkmadlemon.com/

Hop Passport
@hoppassport
https://www.hoppassport.com/

Yummy Yummy Products
@yummyyummyproducts

Denver Bazaar
@denverbazaar
https://denverbazaar.com/

Room For Milly
@roomformilly
https://www.roomformilly.com/

Indie 102.3
@indie1023
https://www.cpr.org/indie/

Chatter Club
@chatterclub
https://www.thechatterclub.com/

OCN Eats
@ocn_eats
https://ourcommunitynow.com/CO/centennial

Ian Jimeno
@Ian.realestateagent
https://ian.the-fiteam.com/

From the City that Never Sleeps to the quiet mountain town of Bailey, Becca and Tony have made big moves as they came into the "wild" state of Colorado. Tony's Coffee Shack started out as a sandwich truck and finally moved into a brick-and-mortar to start a coffee shop equipped with some of the best board games this day and age. 

Be sure to stick around and learn more about their love of animals, what the future plans are for Tony's Coffee Shack, and everything you need to know about Bailey Date Night!

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Shoutouts

Tony’s Coffee Shack
@tonyscoffeeshack
http://tonyscoffeeshack.com/

Bison Bone
@bisonboneband
http://www.bisonbone.com/

Ian Jimeno
@Ian.realestateagent
https://ian.the-fiteam.com/

Kaladi Brothers Coffee
@Kaladicoffeeroasters
https://kaladicoffee.com/

Chef Renee DePew
@chef.j.renee
https://www.chefdepew.com/

Rosalie’s Trading Post
https://rosaliestradingpost.com/

Sunshine Moonbeam
@sunshine_moonbeam_co
https://sunshinemoonbeam.co/

Bhakti Chai
https://drinkbhakti.com/

Town of Bailey
https://www.bailey-colorado.org/

These stories are why I continue building Big Locals Podcast!

Zach Martinucci, born and raised in a food-centric household in the Bay Area of California, has had an affinity towards baking since his adolescent years. Thanks to his mentor and uncle, he had a solid footing in the baking scene early on, and pursued his passion by going to several renowned places for food including the San Francisco Baking Institute, UCLA, and Bologna, Italy. 

Growing from a startup of 2 people to now a 22-person staff on payroll, Zach has learned so much in his experience as a leader, baker, and Denver community member. Many of his trials and tribulations are documented in his podcast Against the Grain, where he guides you through his journey developing a bakery, community, and relationship around bread.

Interested in the arts and science behind baking? Join Camp Bread, a week-long bread-making session guiding you from Starter to Finish. Not interested in baking, but still interested in trying the fine foods? Check out the Get Bread Club, featuring the local powerhouses in the baking community Pandemic Donuts, Moon Raccoon Baking Company, Sugar Bake Shop, Mile High Pie, and Zach's own Rebel Bread.

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Rebel Bread

https://rebelbread.com/
https://getbreadclub.com/
@rebelbreaddenver 

Featured Artist is Bison Bone with their latest single What I’ve Found
https://www.bisonbone.com/
@bisonboneband
What I’ve Done music video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52222Q1-D7I&t=1s

  Sugar bake shop
https://sugar-bakeshop.com/
@sugarbakeshopdenver

 Moon Raccoon Baking Company
https://moonraccoonbakingcompany.com/
@moonraccoonbakingco

 Pandemic Donuts
https://pandemicdonuts.com/
@pandemicdonuts

 Mile High Pie
https://www.milehighpieco.com/
@milehighpiecompany

The legends of the media space, Harmonic Media, has done several projects that have even hit the SportsCenter highlights reel. From working on the X Games experiential art, to bestowing a Bronco's uniform on the Egyptian god of the afterlife, to marketing the MLB All Star Game, to creating cutouts of the South Park cast to fill the seats in Empower Stadium during the pandemic, there is little that Harmonic Media can't do.

These two cultured gentlemen, Chris and Wes of Harmonic Media, have found ways to build relationships with their clients and not just have the experience be a transactional one, but one of relationship building. It's no wonder Harmonic Media has been growing in popularity within the United States.

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Featured artist of the episode: In The Wale with the song Galaxie
@in_the_whale
https://www.inthewhalesucks.com/

AOR with CEO Matt Keeney
@aor_inc
https://www.thinkaor.com/

City of Englewood
@cityofenglewoodcolorado

Mutiny Information Cafe
@mutinyinfocafe
https://www.mutinyinfocafe.com/

Pearl Bike Company
@pearlbikecompany
https://www.pearlbikecompany.com/

Evergroove Recording Studio
@evergroove
https://www.evergroove.com/

The Boozy Botanist
@the.boozybotanist
https://www.theboozybotanist.shop/

Another GEM in the books!

Justin Bride, Principal of Ascent Contracting, owes all of the success and longevity (almost 10 years in Denver!) of the company to the Ascent team. With a degree in construction management and deep experience in commercial construction, Justin founded Ascent with a desire to fix the problems he often saw in the building industry and create a firm that works with integrity, diligence, and excellence in the Denver Market.

 One of the biggest perks of having an outstanding group of individuals fulfilling the roles of project management to boots on the ground is the experience that everyone can bring to the table.  Ascent does some fantastic work in the rehab space, from full residential remodels to room renovations to commercial remodels and tenant build-outs.

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Featured song: Pirana by Lolita
https://lolitamc.com/
@lolitaworldwide

Tomecek Studio https://www.tomecekstudio.com/

ArcWest Architects https://www.arcwestarchitects.com/

Kevin M Sietmann of N2 Studios @kevinmsietmann

Studio 818 https://studio818engineering.com/

MTS Plumbing https://www.facebook.com/MTSPlumbingLLC/

It's been a while since I've interviewed a dynamic duo like Katie and Courtney of TheCultureBiz. I was completely blown away with the research, statistics, and overall hype bringing culture back into the workplace. We go through so many interesting topics including the origins of TheCultureBiz, people's identity with their workplace, the relationship of having a little fun and productivity, and what our interpretation of "Shamoobleebop" is. 

Katie and Courtney know their business like the back of their hand. It's no wonder they've had success in it with their background in facilitating and consulting teams through play and connections as well as a history of creating culture rituals that stick starting as a summer camp Director.  

TheCultureBiz also wants to spread the word about their business by giving a 20% discount to Big Locals Podcast listeners! Type in "BIGLOCALS20" for 20% off your first CultureCrate or RetreatCrate. Honestly, I'll get one just for my next family reunion.

Shop Local, Support Local, Big Locals Podcast! @biglocalspodcast

Featured Artist - Face Vocal Band with “Harder to Breathe (Live)”
@facevocalband
https://facevocalband.com/

Esther Perel
@estherperelofficial
https://www.estherperel.com/

Brene Brown
@brenebrown
https://brenebrown.com/

Doctor Stewart Brown
https://www.playcore.com/drstuartbrown

Adam Grant
@adamgrant
https://www.adamgrant.net/

Snack Riot
@thesnackriot
https://www.snackriot.com/

Cheers in a box
@sendcheersinabox
https://www.cheersinabox.com/virtual-event-experiences/virtual-mixology-experience

Carol, Courtney’s mom :)

Supporting your favorite local business doesn't get easier than supporting your local COFFEE BEAN PROVIDER! Saba Teklu of Sheba Roastery brings you the goods straight from the birthplace of coffee: Ethiopia.

Growing up as a first generation American in an Ethiopian household, Saba and her sister Axum decided to start their own coffee roasting business by purchasing green beans from the region of Yirgacheffe in Ethiopia, roasting them, and humbly packaging them for our consumption.

Stay a while and listen to Saba's stories growing up in American schools with Ethiopian values, her transition to becoming a business owner, and her beloved Winnie, her dog. Also, be sure to listen for a 20% discount code for anything in the Sheba Roastery website!

Be sure to like, subscribe, rate, review, or whatever for the podcast. Let's get the word out there about the small business owners of our community.

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Featured Artist: The BRKN - Calm Down
@thebrkn
https://thebrkn.com/

Shoutouts:
Whittier cafe
@whittiercafe
https://whittiercafe.com/

Lifeline Puppy Rescue Brighton
@lifelinepuppyrescue
https://www.lifelinepuppy.org/

The Kids Table
@kidstabledenver 

Syracuse Market
https://www.facebook.com/Syracuse-Market-741977335947554/

This is not your average family-run business, the Ayers family likes to kick it up a notch with their line of hot sauces from Oso Rojo! With a tagline of "Flavor Before Spice", Cam has found a brilliant combination of savory, spice, and just above-and-beyond flavor with every bottle created.

Cam and Duane are so laid back and love what they do. It's not often you find a bottle of hot sauce that goes on almost anything (I finished the bottle within 1 week)! Their main line of sauces are some of my favorites, including Umami Bomb, Jalapeno Garlic, Orange Ginger, and Habanero Mustard.

NOT ONLY THAT! But Cam has some excellent collaborations with Weldwerks, O'dell Brewing Company, and Cerebral. Be sure to check them out at places like the Cupboard in Fort Collins and several other stores selling your local faves, or go visit Cam and Duane at the Farmer's Markets! That's where I met them first.

Be sure to like, subscribe, rate, review, or whatever for the podcast. Let's get the word out there about the small business owners of our community. Shop Local, Support Local, Big Locals Podcast.

Featured Artist: Fruta Brutal - If We Never Touched The Ground
https://www.frutabrutal.com/

@Frutabrutal

O’dell Brewing Company

@odellbrewing

https://www.odellbrewing.com/

Cerebral

@cerebralbrewing

https://cerebralbrewing.com/

Wilworks

@weldwerksbrewing

https://www.weldwerks.com/

The Cupboard

@thecupboardfortcollins

https://thecupboard.net/

Leapin Lizard 

@leapinlizardlabels

https://www.leapinlizardlabels.com/

Talkin Baseball

@talkinbaseball_

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQ5xiPb9TMpTQIjcscvBRg

Mikey burton 

@mikeyburton

https://www.mikeyburton.com/shop/

Horsetooth Hot Sauce

@horsetoothhotsauce

https://www.horsetoothhotsauce.com/

Colorado Fresh Markets AKA Cherry Creek Farmer’s Market

@coloradofreshmarkets

https://www.coloradofreshmarkets.com/vendors

MisoHeat and Curtis

@misoheat

https://misoheat.com/