We are finally padel players! Ryan's shoulder is still recovering, but at least our friends over at The Ritz Carlton Denver made him feel better with a nice ribeye from Elways. Tune in to hear a snippet from our amazing coach Jake as he explains the game and how Padel Haus is helping the sport sweep the nation. Also we've got special guest Henry on from the Tricycle Day Newsletter to talk all things psychedelic, and how the medicinal movement is manifesting itself within Colorado and beyond!

As always, we're also going over the best news and events on our radar this week as well.

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Special Partner Shoutouts

Padel Haus

Elways

The Ritz Carlton Denver

News

Two new Aldi stores proposed for east Denver

Events

Red Rocks Schedule

ThriftCon Denver July 11&12 @ National Western Complex

French Fest July 1-12 @ Fillmore Plaza

Colorado Black Arts Festival July 10-12 @ City Park

Diplo's Run Club July 12 @ Cheesman Park

Shoutouts

Althea

Special Guest

Henry from Tricycle Day Newsletter

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CO businesses are facing the heat this summer! We're breaking down what might lead to seemingly successful locations shutting down, and a start to a fire season that we hope won't be as bad as it seems!

As always, we're also going over the best news and events on our radar this week as well.

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News

Seven restaurant closings!

Events

Red Rocks Schedule

Zeds Dead Week - red rocks, tivoli quad

Shoutouts

MoodSwing Pickleball

Spitz Mediterranean

Padel Haus

AI For Founder's Podcast

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Ciao Babe

Western Daughters Wine Bar

Tony's

Dae Gee Korean BBQ

Sushi Den

Uchi Sushi

Osteria Marco

Potager

Steuben's

Sam's Number 3

greenchilereviews.co

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Ryan's running the show this week, with a special interview with Prospect Academy Executive Director Mia Coffing. Prospect Academy is a free public charter school in Arvada that specializes in kids who don't fit the one-size-fits-all model.

Learn how they're pioneering a different approach to free public schooling, and how they're helping kids achieve their true potential in today's interview episode!

Check the school out here:

https://www.prospectacademyco.org/

As always, we're also going over the best news and events on our radar this week as well.

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No dance music artist has a grasp on the Denver scene quite like Griz. After a planned hiatus and a tour schedule that has avoided Denver like the plague, the king is back!

This week is stacked with things to do around Juneteenth, Pride, Father's Day, The World Cup and SO MUCH MORE!!!

As always, we're also going over the best news and events on our radar this week as well.

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News

GRIZ is Back

Denver's Animal Rescue asking citizens to help catch stray dogs

Denver has the highest rate of non occupancy for our skyscrapers downtown

$350,000 SBR loans that stem from cannabis sales

Events

Red Rocks Schedule

Dueling Pianos @ ViewHouse

Father's Day Comedy @ Stanley Beer Hall

Red Rocks sip and paint class

Cats on Mats

Juneteenth Music Festival

African Creator's Festival

Vieux Farka Touréat Cookie Factory

Number 38 World Cup

Shoutouts

Table Mountain Grill & Cantina

Colorado Enterprise Fund

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​​Music produced by Troy Higgins

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We need to talk to a Denver based meteorologist on the show ASAP. How does a false tornado warning alarm affect our trust in our local meteorologists? Apparently, one small mistake can make a big impact. Listen in to hear our thoughts!

As always, we're also going over the best news and events on our radar this week as well.

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News

Denver Parks and Rec reducing water usage by 20%

Accidental Tornado Siren Downtown

Events

Red Rocks Schedule

Cats on Mats

Shoutouts

The Bagel Deli

Little Man Ice Cream

Sundae

Candlight tavern

Tap and Burger

Parkburger

Recess Beer Garden

Redeemer Pizza

Cart Driver

Vero Italian

Guido's Pizza

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Just Ryan and Tom today, bringing you some awesome restaurant shoutouts from Ryan's night at the Drink Red Wear Red event. Also, we're gearing up for a huge First Friday this week, with pride kicking off and two days worth of chalk art that you've gotta see!

As always, we're also going over the best news and events on our radar this week as well.

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Events

Red Rocks Schedule

Denver Chalk Art Festival

Denver Pride Kickoff @ Levitt Pavillion

Shoutouts

Best of Denver Series

Sol Mexican Cocina

Bistro Mariposa

Leven

Boombat Pasta Shop

Carne RiNo

STK

Salt Water Social

Kona Grill

Welton Street Cafe

British Bulldog

Celtic on Market

​​Music produced by Troy Higgins

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We've got Larson, the mastermind behind the @greenchilereviews social channel, here to explain what it's like to do some of Colorado's most important food tasting work every day. Larson gives us some top recommendations and also dives into some Colorado history to help expand our ever growing base of green chile knowledge!

As always, we're also going over the best news and events on our radar this week.

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Green Chile Reviews on TikTok

News

• Denver International Airport Officially Confirms New Walkways Between Concourses

Events

• Red Rocks Schedule

• Sundays on Santa Fe

• Jazz in the park starts June 7th

• Outside Days

• Drink Red Wear Red

• Tajin & Tahini @ Senor Bears

• Romyo

Shoutouts

• Arize Prosthetics

• ANODA Digital

• CO Restaurant Association

• Brutal Poodle

• Noonan's Sports Bar

• La Loma

• Moose Hill Cantina

• Loco Hermanos

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We've got Sean Duffy from the Daniel's Fund on to talk about the two-part CO 150 film project, created by 5 of Colorado's top charitable organizations to honor the spirit of generosity that has defined Colorado's history.

As always, we're also going over the best news and events on our radar this week.

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Events

Red Rocks Schedule

Sunset Sessions @ Outpost on Platte

Whiskey Throwdown & Doughnut Showdown

Denver Bodies Exhibit

Shoutouts

Daniel's Fund

Guest Sean Duffy from https://co150film.com/

​​Music produced by Troy Higgins

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Featuring Colorado Restaurant Association President & CEO Sonya Riggs

In this episode, Ryan sits down with Sonya Riggs from the Colorado Restaurant Association for a real-time update on the state of Colorado's restaurant industry and the growing pressure restaurants are facing from rising costs, shrinking margins, and credit card swipe fees.

The conversation centers around Colorado Senate Bill 134, a proposed piece of legislation aimed at eliminating credit card processing fees on sales taxes collected by restaurants and retailers. Sonya breaks down how restaurants are currently paying swipe fees not only on food and beverage sales, but also on the taxes they collect and remit to the government.

Ryan and Sonya unpack:

• Why restaurants say the current system is unfair
• How Visa and Mastercard dominate the payment landscape
• Why restaurants are operating on razor-thin margins
• The hidden costs consumers are already paying
• How rising labor, food, rent, insurance, and utility costs continue to squeeze operators
• Why surprise service fees frustrate diners
• How Colorado restaurants continue to show resilience despite economic pressure
• The impact GLP-1 medications may already be having on restaurant traffic and spending
• Why local restaurants matter culturally and economically to Colorado communities

The episode also highlights exciting developments in Colorado's food scene, including Michelin expanding coverage statewide and upcoming events like Drink Red Wear Red and Denver Food & Wine Festival.

And of course, the episode wraps with restaurant recommendations ranging from Shanahan's Steakhouse and Casa Bonita to Anthony's Pizza and Post Chicken & Beer chicken tenders.

Key Topics

• Colorado Senate Bill 134
• Restaurant economics in 2026
• Credit card processing fees
• Colorado small business policy
• Restaurant industry recovery after COVID
• Consumer dining behavior
• Michelin Guide expansion in Colorado
• Denver restaurant culture
• Hospitality industry challenges

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In this episode, Ryan sits down with Denver local and yoga enthusiast Will, creator of the new community tool Denver Yoga Finder. What started as a personal search for the right yoga studio after moving from Philadelphia turned into a lightweight but powerful platform helping Denver residents discover yoga studios by neighborhood, style, and class type.

The conversation explores:

• Why Denver's wellness culture inspired the project
• How AI and "vibe coding" tools like Perplexity, Claude, and Lovable made building the app fast and accessible
• The surprising diversity of yoga styles in Denver
• Ryan's personal yoga transformation journey after years of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu injuries
• Favorite Denver taco spots, cheesesteaks, and outdoor lifestyle perks

Will walks through the functionality of the tool, including:

• Interactive neighborhood map
• Filtering by yoga styles and heated classes
• Studio Instagram and website integrations
• Favorites and discovery features for new Denver residents

Ryan shares how yoga dramatically improved chronic pain issues, including severe plantar fasciitis, after years of martial arts training. He also celebrates completing his 700th yoga class milestone.

The episode closes with classic Denver food talk, including praise for Patzcuaro's, cheesesteak debates, and the unique joy of skiing and golfing in the same weekend.

Topics Covered

• Denver yoga culture
• Wellness communities
• Vibe coding and AI-assisted app development
• Lovable and Perplexity workflows
• Hot yoga and recovery
• Denver neighborhoods
• Restaurant recommendations
• Startup creativity and lightweight tools
• Community-focused software projects

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https://denveryogafinder.info/