Ep.13 The Best Bartender in Denver? We think so. Interview with "Q" of Cooper Lounge.

The Denver Podcast is excited to present an interview with best selling author Cynthia Swanson. In this episode Cynthia discusses her writing process, her success with "The Bookseller", as well as her upcoming projects. The conversation also covers her love of design and how it plays into her stories.

In the middle of downtown Denver - right on the 16th street mall - stands the Daniels & Fisher clock tower. Built in 1910 as a marketing beacon to draw shoppers to the dry goods store that it was a part of, the D&F Tower somehow managed to survive the wrecking ball of urban renewal - the only building for 27 blocks to do so. This is its story, as told by Wally Hultin and David French, the not so evil developers who remodeled the 20-story building in the early eighties. For more info:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtuR9d4vPP0

South West Denver is about to come alive, and it all leads back to Chris Zacher. Chris is one of the most intriguing people I've met in a long time. After managing & growing City Park Jazz to very unexpected quality and attendance levels, The city of Denver tapped him to - from scratch -organize, plan, design, find funding for, and build what will be the most community focused big league music venue in the Denver Metro area: Ruby Hill's new Levitt Pavilion. In this personal, revealing interview, Chris shares the vision, struggles and heart behind this 5 year labor of love for our community.

For more info on Chris Zacher: Http://ZebraIncorporated.com

For more info on Levitt Pavilion: http://LevittDenver.org/

If you wish to perform at Levitt Pavilion contact: [email protected]

For volunteer opportunities: http://levittdenver.org/volunteer/

Pam and Paul Italiano have been hard at work on their dream, FashioNation, Denver's coolest and longest standing alternative boutique for people of all ages (literally from 6mo old, to 99!) for almost 30 years. Starting in 1987 with $1000 and about 40 pieces of clothing, they have built one of our city's most beloved establishments (15 times on Westword's annual Best of Denver list). It's no wonder...They're some of the coolest people you'll ever meet. We sat down with Paul to get the story on how they got started, why they feel they've never gone out of style, and to get some sage advice for young entrepreneurs. 

Check out FashioNation & Babysitters Nightmare here: 

https://www.vixensandangels.com

https://www.facebook.com/FashioNation613/m/

Ben Pisano is a bit of a renaissance man, albeit a young one. At 19, he  has already released 2 EPs and recently a full album of original music in Denver under the name Corsicana. Fresh from his Colorado Public Radio performance, we caught up with him to talk about his song writing process, his insights on the Denver music scene, and to get some advice for young hungry musicians.  

Hear more of Corsicana's music here: https://corsicanamusic.bandcamp.com/

Follow Corsicana on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/corsicanamusic/?pnref=lhc

Dreams are real things. You know this must be when you pass through the angled doorway at 1801 S. Pearl St in Denver's Platt Park neighborhood. You've just entered Steam Espresso Bar, once a dream of twin brothers Hani & Zahi Yaafouri, now a reality for all to enjoy. Larry sit's down With Hani to find out how this amazing space was developed and why it feels & tastes so right that people drive from miles away to get a cup.

"I remember seeing their boots as they walked by the basement window..." Denver area resident Eric Cahn survived the holocaust - barely. From his escape from a German holding camp to spending years hidden in a basement, Eric's story is both tragic and inspiring.

Is now the time to right a fifty year old wrong?

The North Denver neighborhoods of Swansea, Elyria, and Globeville were established long before 1964, the year that they were bisected by the construction of I-70. Over fifty years later, the area and its residents are still feeling the negative effects of its neighborhood interstate in numerous ways.

Now the Colorado Department of Transportation says I-70 must be rebuilt, and in building for the future is potentially ignoring the lessons from our past. Is expanding I-70 through part of North Denver the best solution? Is there a better alternative?

In this episode of The Denver Podcast we speak with Steve Kinney, a Denver resident who is fighting hard to get CDOT to consider re-routing I-70 to a less populated area. He argues that doing so will be better for commuters, north area residents, and all of Denver.

For more info: Http://www.UniteNorthDenverMetro.com & https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchtheditch/

For most of his adult life, Denver resident David Talbot has had to use a crutch in order to walk. But don't think that has slowed him down. In fact, David never seems to EVER slow down! He has funneled this energy and his "nothing's going to stop me" attitude to accomplish more than most. Crutches 4 Africa, David's non-profit, has managed to deliver almost 100,000 mobility devices to those in need. Hear his inspiring story and the steps he took to accomplish so much.

For more information or to learn how to donate to David's organization, visit www.crutches4africa.org