Joined by Special Guest Ren from Audacious Immersive! Cults, Star Wars, & When Does Fall Really Begin?
Release Date: 09/17/2025
Joined by Special Guest Ren from Audacious Immersive! Cults, Star Wars, & When Does Fall Really Begin?
Real Good Denver
This week we’re joined by Ren from Audacious Immersive for a wide-ranging conversation that covers everything from cults to Star Wars to the all-important question—when does fall really begin? Ren takes us inside the world of Audacious Theatre, where immersive, sensory-driven productions push the boundaries of live performance through collaboration, innovation, and cross-cultural creativity. From staging experiences that surround the audience to exploring the strange ways stories connect us, this episode blends the quirky, the thoughtful, and the theatrical. As always, we’ve got the top...
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Quesadillas for Good, Bronco’s Preferred Stadium Location, & Thoa Nguyun from Bánh & Butter Bakery Cafe!
Real Good Denver
Special guest Thoa Nguyun from is joining us to talk about her unique bánh mìs, her family's collection of amazing Denver restaurants, the struggle of owning a small business on Colfax during major construction, and of course about her part in the Denver Inner City Parish’s fundraiser! As always, we’ve got the top Denver news and things to do on our radar this week as well. @ Denver Inner City Parish Follow RGD: YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: Ryan’s Takes + Tom’s Takes Developing Denver is open tomorrow ...
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Denver Food & Wine Festival, F1 Arcade, New Restaurants & Construction Everywhere!!
Real Good Denver
We're following up on some unique Developing Denver stories that we see unfolding before our very eyes! Also listen in t As always, we’ve got the top Denver news and things to do on our radar this week as well. Follow RGD: YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: Do you have a Denver event, cause, opening, or recommendation that you want to share with us? We want to hear from you! Tell us what’s good at [email protected]. Troys Takes: Toms Takes is open next Wednesday under way Events: @ Reelworks @ National...
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Inside Denver Food and Wine Festival at the Tivoli Quad
Real Good Denver
Real Good Denver Podcast with Denise from Denver Food and Wine Festival Location: Tivoli Quad, Auraria Campus Dates: September 3–6 Format: Week of tastings and competitions culminating in the Grand Tasting What you will learn How Denver Food and Wine Festival funds the Colorado Restaurant Foundation and why that matters for local workers The full schedule for festival week including the Riedel glass seminar, Shake and Break Showdown, and the Grand Tasting VIP benefits including lounge access, dedicated restrooms, exclusive restaurants, and tasting seminars How ProStart gives 2,300...
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Episode 100!!! Real Good Denver Recap and The Birding Man Ryan Dibala
Real Good Denver
We're looking back on 100 episodes of Real Good Denver with some RGD trivia! We're also talking with Dr. Tyan Dibala, the man behind one of CO's top birding and nature touring companies, ! Follow RGD: YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: Do you have a Denver event, cause, opening, or recommendation that you want to share with us? We want to hear from you! Tell us what’s good at . Troys Takes: Our Top 3 from Denver Brunch Fest: - Cjili Verde & jalapeno cornbread - Garnachas - Kickin Chicken Congee ...
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Why Denver is Becoming a Global Hub for Startups and Innovation
Real Good Denver
In this episode of Real Good Denver, Ryan Estes sits down with Melissa Jenner, founder and CEO of Actvo.ai, a New Zealand company now thriving in Denver’s startup scene. Melissa shares how Denver’s global outreach brought her across the world, why she believes work should be a place people love, and how her AI-driven platform helps companies retain top talent by mapping out employee career pathways before burnout takes hold. The conversation dives into the unique culture of Denver’s business ecosystem, the power of serendipity in founder connections, the craft beer influence on...
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Denver’s Wildest Headlines, NFL Injury Updates, A New NBA Era
Real Good Denver
We’ve got NFL updates, a look at the new NBA era, and a NSFW restaurant title. Kept it tight this week as we gear up for Episode 100 next week. Follow RGD: YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: Got a Denver event, cause, opening, or recommendation? We want to hear from you! Tell us what’s good at [email protected]. Troy’s Takes Ryan’s Takes – A new bike trail opened through the former bomb factory site, sparking safety concerns. – 175 yards of landscaping rock shut down lanes near Alameda. – A parrot sanctuary scrambles to raise $7K to feed 250...
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Skyline Park Upgrades, Denver Product Leaders, RiNo’s Grocery Store Issue, and The Best Sports Movies of ALL TIME!
Real Good Denver
We’ve got some news from the world of AI. We’re also going over the hottest new developments around town (praying for a RiNo Trader Joe’s). As always, we’re also going over our favorite news, sports takes and upcoming events for Denverites this week! Follow RGD: YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: Do you have a Denver event, cause, opening, or recommendation that you want to share with us? We want to hear from you! Tell us what’s good at . Troys Takes: Toms Takes: Developing Denver Ryan’s...
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Downtown Upgrades, Masquerades and More!
Real Good Denver
Today we're riffing on some new developing Denver stories, and seeking out the winner of our Denver Brunch Fest giveaways! As always, we’re also going over our favorite news, sports takes and upcoming events for Denverites this week! Follow RGD: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8u8GmvBi6th6LOOMCuwJKw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/real_good_denver/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realgooddenver Do you have a Denver event, cause, opening, or recommendation that you want to share with us? We want to hear from you! Tell us what’s good at . Troys Takes ...
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FABRIC, Brunch Fest VIP Giveaway, & Jokic's Biggest Win Yet!
Real Good Denver
July 29, 2025 - We’re joined by Tom from FABRIC, a hemp-beverage brand giving 2% of all proceeds back to mental health, profiling unique Australian ingredients and committed to building community and providing Coloradan's an alternative way to drink and socialize. FABRIC: As always, we’re also going over our favorite news, sports takes and upcoming events for Denverites this week! Follow WDG: YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: Do you have a Denver event, cause, opening, or recommendation that you want to share with us? We want to hear from you!...
info_outlineThis week we’re joined by Ren from Audacious Immersive for a wide-ranging conversation that covers everything from cults to Star Wars to the all-important question—when does fall really begin? Ren takes us inside the world of Audacious Theatre, where immersive, sensory-driven productions push the boundaries of live performance through collaboration, innovation, and cross-cultural creativity. From staging experiences that surround the audience to exploring the strange ways stories connect us, this episode blends the quirky, the thoughtful, and the theatrical.
As always, we’ve got the top Denver news and things to do on our radar this week as well.
News:
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Denver has the state’s first two-star Michelin restaurant
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The Wolf’s Tailor earned two Michelin stars in the new guide, becoming the first Colorado restaurant to reach that level while several others gained or maintained status. Denverite
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The big rhino is here, but what’s next for Denargo Market?
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A giant 30-foot climbable rhino sculpture dubbed “Rhingo” is now part of the freshly opened public space in Denargo Market, launching phase one of a massive redevelopment that promises over 1,000 rental units. Denverite
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16th Street is fully (finally) reopening next month
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After three years and around $175 million in renovations, Denver’s pedestrian mall (formerly 16th Street Mall) will fully reopen, featuring new patios, a renamed walkway, modernized infrastructure, and “common consumption” zones. Denverite
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What’s Working: Colorado Startup Week debuts in Front Range to reignite founder fever
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Denver Startup Week has evolved into “Colorado Startup Week,” expanding beyond Denver to include events in Fort Collins, Boulder, Littleton, and outdoor creative networking, including a hike-and-paint in Jefferson County. The Colorado Sun
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