We’re joined by podcast producer and sound designer Lizzie Goldsmith, who details the process behind creating a new audio drama based on the memoir When We Were on Fire.

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Looking for clear vision and quality eyewear? Visit Central Denver Eye Care, where they offer a wide selection of stylish frames and top-tier lenses to suit every lifestyle. Their expert opticians are here to ensure your eyes get the care they deserve, from routine eye exams to custom prescriptions. Plus, with their affordable pricing and personalized service, you’ll leave seeing better and feeling confident. Stop by Central Denver Eye Care today—your eyes will thank you! To schedule an appointment or look at frames, visit them in Denver at 1075 Acoma St Ste 110. Or go to https://www.centraldenvereyecare.com/.

Before Claude Monet, there was Camille Pissarro. Explore more than 80 breathtaking paintings by this influential artist in Pissarro’s Impressionism, on view at the Denver Art Museum October 26, 2025, through February 8, 2026. Discover beautiful landscape, cityscape and portrait paintings from more than 50 international museums on view in Pissarro’s Impressionism – with Denver being the only U.S. stop for this exhibition. Don’t miss Pissarro’s Impressionism – only on view at the Denver Art Museum for a limited time.

Buy your tickets today at: https://www.denverartmuseum.org/en/exhibitions/honest-eye-camille-pissarro

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This Week’s Song: “Shouldn’t Be” by Capture This

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We’re joined by mural artist and painter David Ocelotl Garcia who takes us through the process behind his many artistic creations here in Denver. Learn more about what inspires this Colorado-based artist.

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Find your new favorite local artists at the 2025 Fellowship Showcase from Youth on Record! This once-a-year concert features performances from emerging local artists ages 18-24 across a variety of genres. Join Youth on Record to celebrate the Fellows’ creativity, growth, and talent at Two Moons Music Hall Thursday November 20th from 6-10pm. Tickets are donation-based and support the future of this year-long artist development program. Purchase yours today at youthonrecord.org/event/2025-fellowship-showcase.

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Before Claude Monet, there was Camille Pissarro. Explore more than 80 breathtaking paintings by this influential artist in Pissarro’s Impressionism, on view at the Denver Art Museum October 26, 2025, through February 8, 2026. Discover beautiful landscape, cityscape and portrait paintings from more than 50 international museums on view in Pissarro’s Impressionism – with Denver being the only U.S. stop for this exhibition. Don’t miss Pissarro’s Impressionism – only on view at the Denver Art Museum for a limited time.

Buy your tickets today at: https://www.denverartmuseum.org/en/exhibitions/honest-eye-camille-pissarro

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This Week’s Song: “Never Mine” by At the Water Tower

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Sir Lanka, host of Brain Reaction Trivia, joins us to talk about the massive trivia culture here in Denver. How do you deal with cheaters? What do you do when a Harry Potter fan starts cussing you out? Let’s get weird!

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Find your new favorite local artists at the 2025 Fellowship Showcase from Youth on Record! This once-a-year concert features performances from emerging local artists ages 18-24 across a variety of genres. Join Youth on Record to celebrate the Fellows’ creativity, growth, and talent at Two Moons Music Hall Thursday November 20th from 6-10pm. Tickets are donation-based and support the future of this year-long artist development program. Purchase yours today at youthonrecord.org/event/2025-fellowship-showcase.

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Colfax Avenue is about to get loud. On Saturday, November 15th, from 7 PM to 1 AM, the Colfax Carousal Punk Fest takes over Denver’s most iconic street for a night of pure, unapologetic punk rock and community energy. Eighteen bands, including local favorites like Tuff Bluff, Jon Snodgrass, and The Tammy Shine, will hit the stages at Tight End, The Squire, and Lion’s Lair, with Illegal Pete’s as command central for day-of tickets and merch. This isn’t a corporate festival, it’s a grassroots, not-for-profit movement built by the musicians themselves to support the venues and businesses hit hard by BRT construction along Colfax. It’s music with meaning. Loud, local, and all for love of Colfax. So grab your friends, lace up your boots, and get ready to mosh for a cause. Join us Saturday, November 15th, for the Colfax Carousal Punk Fest — where every chord, every beer, and every shout goes right back into keeping Colfax alive. Tickets are $15 to $30 and going fast. Grab yours now at hi.events, keyword Colfax Carousal, and be part of the street that never sleeps.

Get tickets: https://app.hi.events/event/2128/colfax-carousal-2025

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Before Claude Monet, there was Camille Pissarro. Explore more than 80 breathtaking paintings by this influential artist in Pissarro’s Impressionism, on view at the Denver Art Museum October 26, 2025, through February 8, 2026. Discover beautiful landscape, cityscape and portrait paintings from more than 50 international museums on view in Pissarro’s Impressionism – with Denver being the only U.S. stop for this exhibition. Don’t miss Pissarro’s Impressionism – only on view at the Denver Art Museum for a limited time.

Buy your tickets today at: https://www.denverartmuseum.org/en/exhibitions/honest-eye-camille-pissarro

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This Week’s Song: “I Wanna Forget” by Elyse Therose

Thank you for listening! Make sure to rate our podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! And make sure you subscribe to Denverse to get stunning print issues delivered straight to your door, along with exclusive event access all year long.

Magician Matthew Brandt joins us to talk about the thrills and challenges of his more adult approach to the artform. First, we’re taking shots, talking about whiskey, and then before long we’re shouting out his mom! Learn about Denver’s hidden magic scene and how to get involved. Also, make sure to check out Matthew’s show Unprofessional Magic.

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Colfax Avenue is about to get loud. On Saturday, November 15th, from 7 PM to 1 AM, the Colfax Carousal Punk Fest takes over Denver’s most iconic street for a night of pure, unapologetic punk rock and community energy. Eighteen bands, including local favorites like Tuff Bluff, Jon Snodgrass, and The Tammy Shine, will hit the stages at Tight End, The Squire, and Lion’s Lair, with Illegal Pete’s as command central for day-of tickets and merch. This isn’t a corporate festival, it’s a grassroots, not-for-profit movement built by the musicians themselves to support the venues and businesses hit hard by BRT construction along Colfax. It’s music with meaning. Loud, local, and all for love of Colfax. So grab your friends, lace up your boots, and get ready to mosh for a cause. Join us Saturday, November 15th, for the Colfax Carousal Punk Fest — where every chord, every beer, and every shout goes right back into keeping Colfax alive. Tickets are $15 to $30 and going fast. Grab yours now at hi.events, keyword Colfax Carousal, and be part of the street that never sleeps.

Get tickets: https://app.hi.events/event/2128/colfax-carousal-2025

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You know that feeling after a glass of champagne—bubbly, bold, and just a little giddy? That’s the spirit of The Importance of Being Earnest at Theatreworks Colorado Springs.

Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy sparkles with clever twists, sharp humor, and a touch of chaos as love and mistaken identity collide. Director Kathryn Walsh brings it roaring to life in an inventive in-the-round staging at the Ent Center for the Arts—where the audience is part of the fun.

Playful, quick-witted, and impossible to resist, The Importance of Being Earnest runs November 28 through December 21. Tickets and details at entarts.org/beingearnest.

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Before Claude Monet, there was Camille Pissarro. Explore more than 80 breathtaking paintings by this influential artist in Pissarro’s Impressionism, on view at the Denver Art Museum October 26, 2025, through February 8, 2026. Discover beautiful landscape, cityscape and portrait paintings from more than 50 international museums on view in Pissarro’s Impressionism – with Denver being the only U.S. stop for this exhibition. Don’t miss Pissarro’s Impressionism – only on view at the Denver Art Museum for a limited time.

Buy your tickets today at: https://www.denverartmuseum.org/en/exhibitions/honest-eye-camille-pissarro

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This Week’s Song: “Nobody Nobody” by NONĒ SUNSHINE

Thank you for listening! Make sure to rate our podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

What’s local culture without local film? We talk about the longstanding Denver Film Festival, now in its 48th year, with Artistic Director Matthew Campbell, who provides an in-depth look at some of this year’s films and stars.

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Colfax Avenue is about to get loud. On Saturday, November 15th, from 7 PM to 1 AM, the Colfax Carousal Punk Fest takes over Denver’s most iconic street for a night of pure, unapologetic punk rock and community energy. Eighteen bands, including local favorites like Tuff Bluff, Jon Snodgrass, and The Tammy Shine, will hit the stages at Tight End, The Squire, and Lion’s Lair, with Illegal Pete’s as command central for day-of tickets and merch. This isn’t a corporate festival, it’s a grassroots, not-for-profit movement built by the musicians themselves to support the venues and businesses hit hard by BRT construction along Colfax. It’s music with meaning. Loud, local, and all for love of Colfax. So grab your friends, lace up your boots, and get ready to mosh for a cause. Join us Saturday, November 15th, for the Colfax Carousal Punk Fest — where every chord, every beer, and every shout goes right back into keeping Colfax alive. Tickets are $15 to $30 and going fast. Grab yours now at hi.events, keyword Colfax Carousal, and be part of the street that never sleeps.

Get tickets: https://app.hi.events/event/2128/colfax-carousal-2025

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You know that feeling after a glass of champagne—bubbly, bold, and just a little giddy? That’s the spirit of The Importance of Being Earnest at Theatreworks Colorado Springs.

Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy sparkles with clever twists, sharp humor, and a touch of chaos as love and mistaken identity collide. Director Kathryn Walsh brings it roaring to life in an inventive in-the-round staging at the Ent Center for the Arts—where the audience is part of the fun.

Playful, quick-witted, and impossible to resist, The Importance of Being Earnest runs November 28 through December 21. Tickets and details at entarts.org/beingearnest.

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Before Claude Monet, there was Camille Pissarro. Explore more than 80 breathtaking paintings by this influential artist in Pissarro’s Impressionism, on view at the Denver Art Museum October 26, 2025, through February 8, 2026. Discover beautiful landscape, cityscape and portrait paintings from more than 50 international museums on view in Pissarro’s Impressionism – with Denver being the only U.S. stop for this exhibition. Don’t miss Pissarro’s Impressionism – only on view at the Denver Art Museum for a limited time.

Buy your tickets today at: https://www.denverartmuseum.org/en/exhibitions/honest-eye-camille-pissarro

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This Week’s Song: “Better in October” by Judith Hindle

Known for her music career and for singing the national anthem before Avalanche games, singer Amanda Hawkins’s vocals are a powerful presence in the Denver scene. Learn about how she developed her career, the life of a singer, vocal therapy, and more.

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Colfax Avenue is about to get loud. On Saturday, November 15th, from 7 PM to 1 AM, the Colfax Carousal Punk Fest takes over Denver’s most iconic street for a night of pure, unapologetic punk rock and community energy. Eighteen bands, including local favorites like Tuff Bluff, Jon Snodgrass, and The Tammy Shine, will hit the stages at Tight End, The Squire, and Lion’s Lair, with Illegal Pete’s as command central for day-of tickets and merch. This isn’t a corporate festival, it’s a grassroots, not-for-profit movement built by the musicians themselves to support the venues and businesses hit hard by BRT construction along Colfax. It’s music with meaning. Loud, local, and all for love of Colfax. So grab your friends, lace up your boots, and get ready to mosh for a cause. Join us Saturday, November 15th, for the Colfax Carousal Punk Fest — where every chord, every beer, and every shout goes right back into keeping Colfax alive. Tickets are $15 to $30 and going fast. Grab yours now at hi.events, keyword Colfax Carousal, and be part of the street that never sleeps.

Get tickets: https://app.hi.events/event/2128/colfax-carousal-2025

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You know that feeling after a glass of champagne—bubbly, bold, and just a little giddy? That’s the spirit of The Importance of Being Earnest at Theatreworks Colorado Springs.

Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy sparkles with clever twists, sharp humor, and a touch of chaos as love and mistaken identity collide. Director Kathryn Walsh brings it roaring to life in an inventive in-the-round staging at the Ent Center for the Arts—where the audience is part of the fun.

Playful, quick-witted, and impossible to resist, The Importance of Being Earnest runs November 28 through December 21. Tickets and details at entarts.org/beingearnest.

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Before Claude Monet, there was Camille Pissarro. Explore more than 80 breathtaking paintings by this influential artist in Pissarro’s Impressionism, on view at the Denver Art Museum October 26, 2025, through February 8, 2026. Discover beautiful landscape, cityscape and portrait paintings from more than 50 international museums on view in Pissarro’s Impressionism – with Denver being the only U.S. stop for this exhibition. Don’t miss Pissarro’s Impressionism – only on view at the Denver Art Museum for a limited time.

Buy your tickets today at: https://www.denverartmuseum.org/en/exhibitions/honest-eye-camille-pissarro

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This Week’s Song: “A Room Full of People Taking” by Hathaway

Just in time for spooky season, we’re joined by local ghost tour guide Sheila Swanson-McIntyre, who details her experiences with Denver’s paranormal.

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Before Claude Monet, there was Camille Pissarro. Explore more than 80 breathtaking paintings by this influential artist in Pissarro’s Impressionism, on view at the Denver Art Museum October 26, 2025, through February 8, 2026. Discover beautiful landscape, cityscape and portrait paintings from more than 50 international museums on view in Pissarro’s Impressionism – with Denver being the only U.S. stop for this exhibition. Don’t miss Pissarro’s Impressionism – only on view at the Denver Art Museum for a limited time.

Buy your tickets today at: https://www.denverartmuseum.org/en/exhibitions/honest-eye-camille-pissarro

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“Whoever did your dental work is an artist.” Patients at Family Dentistry at City Park often describe their results as beautiful and natural. Just as importantly, they rave about the experience: “On top of the incredible (dental) work they do, everyone here is simply a joy to be around. They are so friendly, fun and inviting, and are constantly making me giggle.” It’s this combination of artistry and a welcoming, upbeat atmosphere that makes dental visits something to look forward to. Head to familydentistryatcitypark.com to book an appointment today.

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This Week’s Song: “A View From the End of a Dream” by In Plain Air

Life-long athlete, business creative, and host of the popular podcast Turmeric & Tequila Kristen Olson joins us to talk about LaCrosse, podcasting, and life in Colorado.

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Art from Ashes empowers struggling youth by providing creative programs that facilitate health and hope through expression, connection, and transformation. Since 2003, Art from Ashes has partnered with more than 200 youth serving organizations to empower 19,000 young people through poetry, spoken word, and art. On October 15th at 6:30pm, join us at The Flamboyán at The Three Leeches Theater for a stand-up comedy and poetry event, hosted by Art from Ashes board member and nationally-touring comedian Sammy Anzer. Tickets are available at bit.ly/StandUpAfA. All proceeds from the event and silent auction help keep AfA’s life-changing programs free for youth! For more information, visit artfromashes.org.

“Whoever did your dental work is an artist.” Patients at Family Dentistry at City Park often describe their results as beautiful and natural. Just as importantly, they rave about the experience: “On top of the incredible (dental) work they do, everyone here is simply a joy to be around. They are so friendly, fun and inviting, and are constantly making me giggle.” It’s this combination of artistry and a welcoming, upbeat atmosphere that makes dental visits something to look forward to. Head to familydentistryatcitypark.com to book an appointment today.

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Want to get the best arts and culture magazine in Denver delivered straight to your door? Subscribe today for only $19.95 for the whole year. Plus, you’ll get free invites to our events and launch parties all year long.

This Week’s Song: Skin on Chrome by Riah (Ft. Alissa Ann)

Musician Ryan Wong joins us to talk about the intricacies of Denver’s underground country music scene. What are the cultural differences between old country and new country, and what are the influences driving the scene?

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Art from Ashes empowers struggling youth by providing creative programs that facilitate health and hope through expression, connection, and transformation. Since 2003, Art from Ashes has partnered with more than 200 youth serving organizations to empower 19,000 young people through poetry, spoken word, and art. On October 15th at 6:30pm, join us at The Flamboyán at The Three Leeches Theater for a stand-up comedy and poetry event, hosted by Art from Ashes board member and nationally-touring comedian Sammy Anzer. Tickets are available at bit.ly/StandUpAfA. All proceeds from the event and silent auction help keep AfA’s life-changing programs free for youth! For more information, visit artfromashes.org.

Denver Screen Print & Embroidery has been serving our community since 1983. Denver’s environmentally responsible screen printers are fashion forward and have super soft prints. Contact them today for custom branded items for your business. Just visit https://www.dspe.us/

Looking for clear vision and quality eyewear? Visit Central Denver Eye Care, where they offer a wide selection of stylish frames and top-tier lenses to suit every lifestyle. Their expert opticians are here to ensure your eyes get the care they deserve, from routine eye exams to custom prescriptions. Plus, with their affordable pricing and personalized service, you’ll leave seeing better and feeling confident. Stop by Central Denver Eye Care today—your eyes will thank you! To schedule an appointment or look at frames, visit them in Denver at 1075 Acoma St Ste 110. Or go to https://www.centraldenvereyecare.com/

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We talk to Elizabeth Cooke and Mikki Vogt about starting Center Origin, the first licensed psilocybin treatment center in Denver and some of the stigmas surrounding psychedelics.

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Art from Ashes empowers struggling youth by providing creative programs that facilitate health and hope through expression, connection, and transformation. Since 2003, Art from Ashes has partnered with more than 200 youth serving organizations to empower 19,000 young people through poetry, spoken word, and art. On October 15th at 6:30pm, join us at The Flamboyán at The Three Leeches Theater for a stand-up comedy and poetry event, hosted by Art from Ashes board member and nationally-touring comedian Sammy Anzer. Tickets are available at bit.ly/StandUpAfA. All proceeds from the event and silent auction help keep AfA’s life-changing programs free for youth! For more information, visit artfromashes.org.

Denver Screen Print & Embroidery has been serving our community since 1983. Denver’s environmentally responsible screen printers are fashion forward and have super soft prints. Contact them today for custom branded items for your business. Just visit https://www.dspe.us/

Looking for clear vision and quality eyewear? Visit Central Denver Eye Care, where they offer a wide selection of stylish frames and top-tier lenses to suit every lifestyle. Their expert opticians are here to ensure your eyes get the care they deserve, from routine eye exams to custom prescriptions. Plus, with their affordable pricing and personalized service, you’ll leave seeing better and feeling confident. Stop by Central Denver Eye Care today—your eyes will thank you! To schedule an appointment or look at frames, visit them in Denver at 1075 Acoma St Ste 110. Or go to https://www.centraldenvereyecare.com/

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Want to get the best arts and culture magazine in Denver delivered straight to your door? Subscribe today for only $19.95 for the whole year. Plus, you’ll get free invites to our events and launch parties all year long.

Featured song: “PMDAS” by Ezey Da General