10/12/2021: Calling all meat, hot dog, and sausage lovers! This week we interviewed Jim Pittenger, the found and owner of behind the iconic Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs! Tune in to this week's episode to hear how Jim went from repossessing over cars 12,000 vehicles in Alaska to opening a hot dog retail location in the heart of Downtown Denver. For our standard 3 segments: (1) What we learned: No Columbus Day in Colorado (2) Where we went: Haunted Field of Screams & Maize in the City (3) What we ...
Oct 12, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 52
10/5/2021: Spooky season is officially upon us!! Tune into this week's episode to hear about four different haunted experiences that are open now for all your Halloween frights! For our standard 3 segments: (1) What we learned: My Colorado app (2) What we tried: Federales (3) Where we went: Haunted Houses
Oct 05, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 51
9/28/2021: Now that Meow Wolf Denver is open for business, the YAFH team is re-airing our interview with Senior Creative Director of Meow Wolf, Chadney Everett (Episode 12). Tune into to hear about Andrew and Matt's first visit to Meow Wolf, what to expect when you visit, and so much more! For our standard 3 segments: (1) What we learned: Turning Left at Red Lights in Colorado (2) Where we went: Meow Wolf (3) What we tried: Just BE Kitchen
Sep 28, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 50
This week we interviewed Jessica French and Damien Zouaoui, the husband and wife co-founder team behind The Beer Spa! Tune in to this week's episode for all the need-to-know information around the beer spa concept, its health benefits, what to expect when you visit, and so much more. We're relaxed (and thirsty) just thinking about it! For our standard 3 segments: (1) What we learned: Colorado DUI laws (2) Where we went: Denver Barbecue Festival (3) Where we went (Part 2): The Beer Spa (Interview...
Sep 21, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 49
9/14/2021: Leaf Peeping Season is finally here!!! Don't know what Leaf peeping is? Leaf peeping is an informal term for the activity in which people travel to view and photograph the fall foliage in areas where leaves change colors in autumn. If this sounds like something you would like to do...then give this episode a listen to learn where, when, and how to become an amateur leaf peeper! For our standard 3 segments: (1) What we learned: speed lights (2) What we tried: Forget Me Not (3) Where we...
Sep 14, 2021•29 min•Ep. 48
9/7/2021: Calling all train-lovers! This week's episode covers the new Rockies to the Red Rocks route of the The Rocky Mountaineer. This new route offered by The Rocky Mountaineer will take Denverites from Denver to Moab via a luxury, glass ceiling train! Tune in for all the details surrounding the ride experience, the cost of tickets, how to book, and so much more! For our standard 3 segments: (1) What we learned: Rockies to the Red Rocks route (main segment) (2) Where we went: Clayton Hotel an...
Sep 07, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 47
8/31/2021: This week's episode is all about the Colorado State Fair that is currently held in Pueblo, Colorado. Tune in to hear all about the Colorado State Fair events and what you could be looking forward to this Labor Day Weekend! For our standard 3 segments: (1) What we learned: Jury Duty (2) Where we went: Stanley Marketplace (3) What we tried: Café 13
Aug 31, 2021•33 min•Ep. 46
8/24/2021: This week's episode is all about the lesser-known professional sports teams in Denver. While these teams may be not as popular, they never fail to excite. Tune in to hear all about Denver's professional soccer, lacrosse, and rugby teams! For our standard 3 segments: (1) What we tried: Mac Nation Café (2) Where we went: Willis Case Golf Course (3) What we learned: Booking Travel on RTD
Aug 24, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 45
8/17/2021: This week's episode features an interview with Janice Sinden, CEO & President of Denver's Center for the Performing Arts. Tune in to find out how Janice has been navigating Covid-19 and preparing for the upcoming season of Broadway and other shows. You can also hear how excited Matt is about the Broadway show Lion King!
Aug 17, 2021•59 min•Ep. 44
8/10/2021: This week's episode features an interview with Chef Justin Brunson, owner of Brunson Concepts (Culture Meat and Cheese & River Bear American Meats). Tune in to find out how Justin is raising and sourcing responsibly raised meats and bringing only the finest, Denver raised ingredients to the table. Our mouths are watering just thinking about this episode - you won't want to miss it! For our standard 3 segments: 1) What we learned: Mile-High Purple Seats at Coors Field 2) Where we w...
Aug 10, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 43
8/3/21: This week we interview Alon Shaya, Owner, and Founder of Safta, Pomegranate Hospitality, and many other concepts. Tune in to this week's episode to discover how the James Beard award winner developed one of the most well-known Israeli/Mediterranean restaurants in the region. This is a must-try restaurant in Denver! For our standard 3 segments: 1) What we learned: Mudslides 2) Where we went: Hazel 3) What we tried: Safta (Interview)
Aug 03, 2021•49 min•Ep. 42
7/27/21: This week we interview David Kaplan, Owner and Co-Founder of Death & Co. Tune in to this week's episode to find out how Death & Co. influenced the cocktail bar scene we love today and all the info on their incredible Denver location! Trust us, you won't want to miss it. For our standard 3 segments: 1) What we learned: Mayor Hancock $450 million infrastructure plan proposal 2) What we tried: Death & Co. (Interview) 3) Where we went: Film on the Rocks...
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 41
7/20/21: Do you understand the Rocky Mountain National Park reservation system? Do you think it is more complex than it should be? Listen to this episode to get a quick and brief summary to get a better understanding. For our standard 3 segments: (1) What we tried: Noble Riot Wine Bar (2) Where we went: Milepost Zero Food Hall (3) What we learned: Estes Park/Rocky Mountain National Park
Jul 20, 2021•32 min•Ep. 40
7/13/2021: For our standard 3 segments: (1) What we learned: 14ers (2) What we tried: Culture Meat & Cheese (3) Where we went: Denver's Broadway Shows
Jul 13, 2021•38 min•Ep. 39
7/6/2021: Huge week for Denver! This week we discuss all you need to know for the MLB All-Star Week that begins this upcoming weekend. For our standard 3 segments: (1) What we tried: Bonfire Burritos (2) Where we went: Floating Clear Creek River (3) What we learned: MLB All-Star Week
Jul 06, 2021•28 min•Ep. 38
6/29/2021: Calling all sugar addicts! This week we interview Natalie Slevin, Owner and Head Baker at Sugar Bakeshop. Listen to this week's episode for the sweetest episode-to-date. For our standard 3 segments: (1) What we learned: BYOB (Bring your own Bag) Program & DBC NFT (Free Beer for Life) (2) What we tried: Interview (3) Where we went: Movement Climbing and Fitness
Jun 29, 2021•56 min•Ep. 37
6/22/21: Looking for something to do with these hot summer days...give this episode a listen and you will hear about a couple of our favorite water activities! For our standard 3 segments: (1) what we learned - Menver (2) what we tried - Nocturne Jazz & Supper Club (3) where we went - City Park Jazz
Jun 22, 2021•37 min•Ep. 36
6/15/21: What do skiing, golf, and the Colorado Rockies have in common? Listen to this week's episode and find out! For our standard 3 segments: (1) what we tried - AJ's Pit Bar-B-Q (2) where we went - Clear Creek White Water Park (3) what we learned - Colorado 9
Jun 15, 2021•24 min•Ep. 35
6/8/21: This week we interviewed Jon Schlegel, Founder of Attimo Wine! Learn how Jon went from the founder of Denver's Snooze to opening his only Denver Winery that serves wine from Italian grapes! For our standard 3 segments: (1) what we learned - Denver Broncos Season Tickets (2) what we tried - Attimo Wine (3) where we went - N/A
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 34
6/1/21: This week we interviewed Adam Schlegel, Co-Founder of Chook Charcoal Chicken! Learn everything you need to know about your local rotisserie chicken restaurant! For our standard 3 segments: (1) what we learned - Central 70 Project (2) what we tried - Parlor Doughnuts (3) where we went - Chook Charcoal Chicken
Jun 01, 2021•45 min•Ep. 33
5/25/21: This week we interviewed Nicki McTague, CEO of The Infinite Monkey Theorem! Learn everything you need to know about your local Denver Winery! For our standard 3 segments: (1) what we learned - DIA Parking (1) what we tried - Chook Charcoal Chicken (2) where we went - The Infinite Monkey Theorem
May 25, 2021•58 min•Ep. 32
5/18/21: This week we interviewed Kathy Hodgson, Board Chair of Denver Botanic Gardens! For our standard 3 segments: (1) what we learned - COVID - Level Clear (1) what we tried - Spinelli's Market (2) where we went - Denver Botanic Gardens
May 18, 2021•50 min•Ep. 30
5/11/21: Grab ahold of your bootstraps because this is going to be a good one! This week we interviewed Paul Andrews, the President, and CEO of the National Western Stock Show! For our standard 4 segments: (1) what we tried - D'Corazon Mexican Restaurant (2) where we went - Ironton Distillery & Crafthouse - Denver Distilleries (3) what we learned - N/A - the interview (4) beer of the week – N/A
May 11, 2021•51 min•Ep. 30
5/4/21: The season is upon us...time to pack your coolers, get your light coats ready and get ready to rock! This episode is all about Red Rocks Amphitheatre! This episode begins with our standard 4 segments: (1) what we learned - Riot at Red Rocks (2) where we went - DenverMilkMarket (3) what we tried - Hillstone (4) our beer of the week - N/A - finding another brewery to focus on
May 04, 2021•33 min•Ep. 29
4/27/21: All the cool kids are recycling these days. In honor of Earth Day last week, this week we discuss everything you need to know about Recyling in Denver. It is more surprising and interesting than one may think! This episode begins with our standard 4 segments: (1) what we learned - Denver's street-sweeping season (2) what we tried - Pie Hole (3) where we went - The Irish Rover Pub (4) our beer of the week - N/A - finding another brewery to focus on...
Apr 27, 2021•43 min•Ep. 28
4/20/21: Do you ever see the amusement park next to the highway and wonder how it got there?? This week we discuss everything you need to know about Elitch Gardens and Family Water Park! This episode begins with our standard 4 segments: (1) what we learned - the bodies under Cheesman Park (2) what we tried - La Loteria Taqueria (3) where we went - Denver Beer Co - Downing location (4) our beer of the week – N/A - finding another brewery to focus on
Apr 20, 2021•43 min•Ep. 27
4/13/21: Restaurants! Restaurants! Restaurants! Did we say restaurants? This week we discuss everything you need to know about the Denver Restaurant Week 2021! This episode begins with our standard 4 segments: (1) what we learned - Woodburning fires in Denver (2) what we tried - BriDer Rotisserie & Kitchen (3) where we went - Cherry Creek Dog Off-Leash Park (4) our beer of the week – N/A - finding another brewery to focus on
Apr 13, 2021•37 min•Ep. 26
4/6/21: Another brewery, another interview with the owners! This week we interviewed Steve & Leslie Kaczeus, the owners, and operators of Boostrap Brewing Company! For our standard 4 segments: (1) beer of the week – Bootstrap Brewing Company's Lush Puppy Juicy IPA (2) what we tried - Lucile's Creole Café (3) what we learned - N/A (4) where we went - N/A - the interview
Apr 06, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 25
3/30/21: Everything you need to know about your local coffee roaster! This week we interviewed Erich Yochim and Andy Sprenger, the owners and operators of Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters! For our standard 4 segments: (1) what we learned - Why do the mountains close in April? (2) what we tried - The Infinite Monkey Theorem Urban Winery (3) our beer of the week – N/A - more to come (4) where we went - N/A - the interview
Mar 30, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 24
3/23/21: Coffee, cocktails, and more! This week we interviewed Jake Soffes, the owner of Hudson Hill, Lady Jane & The Wild! For our standard 4 segments: (1) what we learned - Colorado Taxes (2) what we tried - Nuggs Ice Cream (3) our beer of the week – Bootstrap Brewing Company's Stick's Pale Ale (4) where we went - N/A - the interview
Mar 23, 2021•58 min•Ep. 23
