The Denver Podcast

One of the coolest things about being in podcasting is the people you meet in the podcasting community. There are a couple dozen local podcasts that cover a wide range of topics.. but none quite like the Punk Rock Horror podcast. It's really a podcast run by two bright local guys...about the Horror genre.. but presented in a very punk rock way. We love this podcast because it's raw, unfiltered...and just plain fun. We had a blast meeting up with the hosts, Kyle and Cody and discussing all things scary! We cover (among a lot of other things!) vintage horror favorites (what movie scared you the most as a kid?), modern classics, soundtracks and defining the genre.

 

Take a listen and please subscribe to their podcast at https://www.punkrockhorrorpodcast.com/

Francis Eggelton is the energy behind Downtown Denver's I Made It Worksop - a place anyone can go and build a craftsman level piece of furniture. Want to build a side table for your bedroom? A wine rack? Or how about a fly-tying station? You can do that here, without any experience. They even provide the wood!

Located at 22nd and Welton in Denver's 5 points neighborhood, this beautiful and well-equipped wood shop is the answer for a city dweller's inner artisan.

We sat down with Francis to learn why I Made It Workshop is abuzz with locals who have never picked up a hand saw...

For more info on Francis and I Made It Workshop, go to - https://imadeitworkshops.com/

Kip Winger has been down the proverbial road and back. At age 7 he started playing music with his brothers in their basement... and never stopped. His musical path would eventually lead him to New York City to make connections, form his namesake band 'Winger' and get signed to Atlantic Records in the late '80s - right at the end of the heavy metal MTV era. Fame and fortune would follow only to be strangled by a totally unexpected turn of events. Determined to press on, Kip released solo albums through the 90s and continued to tour with his band but behind the scenes was hatching an unexpected plan of his own. After years of training, planning and writing, in 2017 he released his first full album of classical music: Conversations with Nijinsky - which was nominated for a Grammy...next came the collaboration on the Jack the Ripper Musical "Get Jack"...It turns out, Kip Winger is just getting started.

To learn more about what Kip's up to: http://www.kipwinger.com/

When Dr. Ben Carson visited Denver, one person asked him a pointed a question. That person was Panama Soweto, and that question got Panama fired from his job.

Panama is a bundle of creative and productive energy that has positively impacted countless lives both in and out of Denver. Join us as we learn about his background, his seemingly infinite skill sets, his steadfast character, and what drives him to help the youth of Denver. Oh, and we'll learn a little bit about his now famous run in with the Secretary of HUD.

To learn more about Panama: https://www.facebook.com/panama.soweto (https://www.facebook.com/panama.soweto) & http://www.redlineart.org (http://www.redlineart.org/)

If you've ever sat around dreaming about how to make a better widget, then you'll love this interview with Peter Henriksen and Nate Mender of Henriksen Amplifiers. Hear the story behind how the family business got started and how their revolutionary product - The "Bud" - was born. Peter and Nate also provide lots of insights into the challenges of running a small design and manufacturing business - from speaker grille design to choosing suppliers, from managing growth to the challenges of distribution in today's constantly changing retail music world.

Take a listen to some pro's play through The "Bud" at www.henriksenamplifiers.com (http://www.henriksenamplifiers.com/).

We were excited when the Colorado Mammoth came calling, and asked if they could be on the program! Defender Dan Coates offers a lot of insight into the sport, the league, as well as the role the Mammoth organization plays in the community. Have a listen!

How big is Crown Hill? How old is the park? Is it in Wheat Ridge or Lakewood?

After living close to Crown Hill for over ten years, I realized how little I knew about the park, and decided to investigate. My request to Jeffco Open Space led me to Mary Ann Bonnell, a Jeffco Park Ranger who clearly has a passion for her job and has a TON of great information. Take a listen and learn about the history of the park, the flora and fauna that call it home, and how the community not only relies on the park but looks after it as well.

Wow. Where to start? I met David Freund a few months back and was immediately struck by his genuine passion for people and spirit for collaboration. He's the kind of person you cross paths with in life and want to remain connected to. Of course it follows that Pat Ahern, David's co-conspirator fits that mold but in a perfectly complimentary way to David. Together they form Junto, Denver's unique digital marketing agency powered by planet earth's best free-lance digital marketing talent. What does this all mean? It means that a couple of sharp, young Denver based entrepreneurs have figured out a way to bring together the best digital marketing talent in the world to help businesses grow - at a reasonable cost. Pretty cool.

In this candid interview, David & Pat talk about Junto's philosophy & how they came to this powerful business model and what's most important when it comes to marketing a business.

For those Denverites that are thinking of starting a business, already in business or even massively successful, this interview is chock FULL of nuggets of wisdom to help you no matter where you are in your endeavors. And it provides another example of how kick-ass the people who make up the fabric of our great city can be.

For more info on Junto: www.Junto.Digital

Denver is home to a lot of "unique" endeavors. It is crawling with outside of the box creative entrepreneurs...But seriously, how much cooler does it get than a retro coffee/espresso/tea bar on wheels? Matthew Pendleton of On The Road Coffee is a man on a personal mission - to shed the rat race and pursue his passions...and he chose an amped-up 1968 VW beetle to get him there.

Learn More about On The Road Coffee and Matt Pendleton here:

http://matthewpendleton.com/

https://www.facebook.com/OnTheRoadCoffeebug

Denver is BOOMING...businesses opening on every corner and such. Most of us know or have heard at some point in life that, sadly, a LARGE percentage of business fail within the first year or two - largely due to poor financial planning and management. Well...Denver entrepreneurs...It just so happens that LJ Suzuki is very good with money and wants to share his knowledge with you. As a co-founder of Denver based CFOshare, LJ works untraditionally as a "fractional" CFO with with every one from local creatives that are just brainstorming business ideas to full blown entrepreneurs & already established businesses, making sure they are firing on on cylinders financially...and he's not stopping there.

Denver, this is a must listen episode if you want to learn more about personal finance, start a business, or tune-up your current business.

To learn more about LJ Suzuki, CFOshare and LJ's financial education course: Founder's Financial Bootcamp visit www.CFOshare.org