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DENVER, WE ARE BACK FOR SEASON 2 and packing a gosh darn punch with one of the Queen City's best bands Bud Bronson and the Good Timers. BB&TGT is known around Denver for partying and partying, man, as well as writing songs so embedded with Denver culture it would make John Elway's giant head spin.

Give this episode a listen, learn what sets this band apart from others and then plan on heading to the Savoy at Curtis Park tonight for their album release show with The Outfit and Safe Boating Is No Accident. 8 p.m. doors open, minds will be blown by midnight. Thanks a bunch to Forrest, Luke, Austen and Brian for the good time as well as our sponsors Sexpot Comedy and Renegade Brewing.

 

Direct download: BBTGT_Mixdown_1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:31pm MDT

Cory talks with his Podcaster from another Master Dammit Damian Burford from the Mostly Harmless Podcast.

Cory and Damian became fast pals through their love of punk rock, beer and hearing their own voices, so it was only a matter of time before this interview had to happen.

They talk about music, food and Damian's travels from the east to Colorado Springs and his eventual move to Denver. Be sure to check out Damian's most recent episode of his podcast where he interviews one of Cory's favorite musicians Dan Andriano.

Sponsored by Renegade Brewing Companny and Sexpot Comedy. Drink Beer. Eat Pizza. Smoke Weed.

Direct download: Burford_Mixdown_1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:08pm MDT

Cory and a wacky bunch of merry funsters gathered at Badgers in Denver for UMS Festivities. Along with an acoustic performance from Benjamin Buttice of Sour Boy Bitter Girl, comedians Eric Henderson and Steve Vanderploeg captain teams for trivia with members from Motion Trap and Safe Boating Is No Accident.

Listen as they each describe their favorite UMS moment and tear in to some rock and roll trivia questions that defifintely weren't lifted from a deck of Trivial Pursuit cards.

Shout out to show sponsors Renegade Brewing Companny and Sexpot Comedy. Check out Sexpot Radio today and be sure to Drink Beer. Eat Pizza. Smoke Weed.

Direct download: UMS_Mixdown_3.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:04pm MDT

Cory and Rob Gleason, a comic who got his start in Denver and former House of Lies cast member, get together to discuss Rob's life in Denver and how things have changed since he left.

Rob started doing comedy while attending DU and bolted shortly after graduation. Hear how he came to that decision and where it has taken his career. They chat on Adam Cayton-Holland's back porch, so if you want a detailed description of ACH's backyard, this podcast is for you. It also makes you a creep. Enjoy the episode and catch Rob tell jokes or on TV when you can.

Sponsored by Renegade Brewing Companny and Sexpot Comedy. Drink Beer. Eat Pizza. Smoke Weed.

Direct download: gleeson_Mixdown_1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:52am MDT

Sean White is a Chicago based comedian in town to experience all that is beautiful Denver. He joined Cory on the palatial pool side estate of James Draper, and talked about a handful of things, from awful tattoos to of course, Denver Colorado.

 

Want to see Sean tonight, July 18th? He'll be at 3 Kings Tavern for the Sexpot Comedy High Plains Premonition. With a handful of great denver comics, Sean is headlining with guest Rob Gleeson.

Direct download: SeanWhite_Mixdown_1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:16am MDT

David Gborie joins Cory in his Southwest Denver estate as the two take giants leaps out of their karaoke hating comfort zones and sing a batch of tunes so fine you will throw away all of your Elvis Costello records and only want to listen to these two.

Aside from the beautiful singing, listen as Gborie explains how he made it to Colorado, the teenage shenanigans he and two other Denver comics got in and get the low down on the new app 'Fun In the Oven' coming to a phone near you.

Sponsorshiop brought to you by Renegade Brewing. Stop by their new canning location at 1st and Santa Fe for tours and samples of their beer and be sure to check out Sexpot Comedy for the coolest shows, podcasts and Sexpot Radio.

Direct download: Gborie_Mixdown_1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:52pm MDT

Cory gets together with the ladies of Colorado beer to have a contest to see which brewery representative will win a meaningless contest pieced together as they played.

Listen as Laura of Renegade, Bess of Wynkoop, Katie of Fort Collins and Shannon of Great Divide gives the details on how they started in the beer world as well as the scoop on handfuls of the strangest questions in gameshow history.

Crack a local beer or about sixty like this group did and enjoy the show! Shout out to sponsors Sexpot Comedy and Renegade Brewing. Look out below for details on Renegade's 4 Year Anniversary Party!

Direct download: BeerLadies_Mixdown_1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:04pm MDT

On a very special episode of Welcome To Denver, Cory meets up at Mutiny Information Cafe for a live Crom Comedy Festival Event like no other!

The shenanigans began with fan photos with Denver Comedy Champ Nathan Lund. After the photo op, Cory took the stage to talk professional wrestling with Lund, Nick Gossert, Xander Kreed and Royce Isaacs of Lucha Libre & Laughs and finally Safe Boating Is No Accident, a Denver favorite in the music scene joined in on the conversation. You've got to listen to find out what kind of wacky things followed.

Shout out to Kevin Galaba for the photography, Mutiny Info Cafe for being the chillest, our official sponsor Renegade Brewing Company and Sexpot Comedy. Check out Sexpot Radio ASAP!

Direct download: cromver_Mixdown_1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:07am MDT

Kevin White, Chicago comedian, by way of St. Louis hangs out with Cory at the Compound and discusses all of the important things in Denver. Like where to snag a good homemade pop tart or how to score some coke on the streets of Colfax. But really, you don't need to listen to this podcast to know where to find cocaine on Colfax.

Kevin, by the rules of 1 Degree of Kevin O'Brien makes him Cory's new closest friend, so give this a listen and then check out Kevin's podcast Arguments and Grievances that he hosts with (guest intro-er) Goodrich Gevaart on the Sexpot Radio. Don't forget Welcome to Cromver this Saturday, 4 p.m. at Mutiny Information Cafe.

Sponsorshiop brought to you by Renegade Brewing. Stop by their new canning location at 1st and Santa Fe for tours and samples of their beer. 

Direct download: white_Mixdown_1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:56am MDT

Anthony Crawford, originally a North Carolina comic, now in Denver joined Cory for a talk celebrating Crawford's first year in Denver. In the last 365 days Anthony has proven himself an important part of the scene and doesn't seem to be slowing down at all.

The two talk the differences between the comedy scene in both areas as well as a deep, emotional conversation involving the best Nicktoons.

Be sure to check Anthony's live Talking Shop show/podcast and his comedy bartending show called Amuze Booze with Meghan Deponceou.

Sponsorshiop brought to you by Sexpot Comedy and Renegade Brewing. Hit up Sexpot Radio for the best in Denver comedy and podcasts.

Direct download: Crawford_Mixdown_1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:16am MDT

Chris Charpentier, previous guest on the show, is moving the California. Here is a re-release of his episode which is certainly one of the best! He has always been a kind guy, who can jab you as fast as he can compliment you. Cory and Charpie spent Cory's first couple weeks in Denver watching their Boston Red Sox win a World Series on TVs all across Denver, which was a cool thing to do with another pre-2004 Sox fan.

Wish Charpie well in LA and be sure he has an open invitation to be on this podcast whenever he'd like. Youi're the best, Daddy!

Direct download: Daddy_Mixdown_1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:24pm MDT

Cory sits down for the Denver perspective from not one but two of the St. John sisters Kathleen and Liz. You may know Kathleen from being a kick ass Denver mom to a cool little guy, however she is also a talented writer who can be found on the Denver Post as well as the AV Club. Go check out some of her work describing Denver's strangest foods. 

With some help from Lizzy, Kathleen describes their departure from Iowa which led to her family moving here to Denver. They get in to talking about hair bands and discuss some of the gang relations happening around the city.

Reminder! VOTE THIS TUESDAY!

As always this episode is brought to you by Renegade Brewing and Sexpot Comedy. Drink Craft Beer. Smoke Weed. Eat Pizza.

Direct download: St_John_Mixdown_1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:27am MDT

Zach Peterson,comedian, Nebraskan, podcaster and one of the people behind Chicago's Comedy Exposition joins Cory at Mutiny Info Cafe for a discussion which covers three comedy scenes, food, sports and music. This one has it all!

Zach hosts the Getting Around To It Podcast as well as Arguments and Grievances. You can also catch the second year of the Comedy Exposition this July 10-12.

Cory met Zach two years ago at the inaugural CROM Comedy Festival in Omaha, which kicks off next month at this time and makes it's way in to Denver the following week. Zach will be at Denver's CROM, as will Welcome To Denver Live! Which is why this episode is guest introduced by old pal of Zach, Ian Douglas Terry.

This episode brought to you by Renegade Brewing and Sexpot Comedy. Drink Craft Beer. Smoke Weed. Eat Pizza.

Direct download: Zach_Peterson_Mixdown_1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:21am MDT

In The Whale, one of Denver's best rock bands joins Cory at Mutiny Information Cafe for a chat all thing inside and outside of the whale. For the first time, listener questions were asked to guests, which Nate and Eric knocked out of the park.

Learn about the origins of In The Whale, from their beginnings in Greeley to the tour they're just about to embark on. In The Whale is having a brief vacation from Denver, so this podcast is a good way to re-familiarize yourself with Denver's premier rock duo. Snag their newest album 'Full Nelson' at www.inthewhalesucks.com/

This episode brought to you by Renegade Brewing and Sexpot Comedy. Drink Craft Beer. Smoke Weed. Eat Pizza.

Direct download: In_The_Whale_Mixdown_1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:20pm MDT

Cory meets up with Denver comic, road dog and reader of books Sam Tallent. Enjoy their interview at Tattered Cover Bookstore in downtown Denver, that details one of the founding members of the Fine Gentlemen's Club history with Denver and the punk rock scene.

He talks about as a youngster, his family sleeping in their car outside of bookstores, his stay at Mouth House and how he went from a kid from Elizabeth to one of the biggest personalities in the Denver comedy scene.

This episode features an intro from Those Who Can't Star Adam Cayton-Holland who plugs his cd release show at Hi-Dive Friday the 10th. Shout out to Renegade Brewing and Sexpot Comedy. Drink Craft Beer. Smoke Weed. Eat Pizza.

Direct download: Sam_Tallent_Mixdown_1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:16pm MDT

Cory and Denver poet/writer/performer Ken Arkind get together to talk all things Denver from art, smoking weed under I-25 and Chubbies to Federal Blvd., Jack Kerouac and the names of their high school bands.

Ken wears Denver on his sleeve, doing slam poetry all over the country. He has handfuls of awards and accomplishments a simple google search will tell you all about, for instance he's an American National Poetry Slam Champion and published writer. You can pick up copies of his books at 'Coyotes' and 'Denver' at Mutiny Information Cafe and Kilgore Books and be sure to support Denver Youth Poet Laureate.

Shout out to sponsors Sexpot Comedy, Renegade Brewing and Mutiny Information Cafe. Smoke Weed, Eat Pizza, Drink Beer, Read a Book!

Direct download: Arkind_Mixdown_2.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:10pm MDT

Cory sits down for a talk with Denver artist and cool dude Zak Kinsella. Zak draws comics, cartoons and has the coolest interests. He recently completed Midspace #1, #2 & #3, which is available at Mutiny Info Cafe or find it online and has done work for the New York Times. They talk everything from artists in town not being able to keep up with high priced rent, professional wrestling and music. If only all of Cory's guests got him the way Kinsella did . . .

Go check out more of Zak's art Comic Con in Denver or at http://spicypeanut.deviantart.com/

Thanks to Renegade Brewing and Sexpot Comedy for being the great sponsors. Eat Pizza, Smoke Weed and Drink Craft Beer.

Direct download: Kinsella_Mixdown_1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:17am MDT

Cory heads to the lovely north Denver home of Cam Omlid, Denver's favorite Bar Man and ONLY friend to hundreds of one time comedians who have trotted in and trudged out of open mics comedy shows all across Denver.

Cam began working at Comedy Works, made friends with the comics and has been a staple of the community ever since. This podcaster remembers meeting Cam four years ago at an open mic at the Squire Lounge and it was easy to see why everyone loves Cam Omlid so much.

Shout out to Renegade Brewing Company, Mutiny Info Cafe and Sexpot Comedy. Be sure to check out the Oriental this Thursday for the roast of Kayvan Khalatbari, Cory's friend and owner of Denver Relief, Sexy Pizza and Sexpot Comedy. He is running for City Council and could use your support.

Direct download: Cam_Mixdown_1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:35am MDT

Cory caught up with Brian O'Connell of Renegade Brewing at their new production facillity at 918 west 1st. They discussed their love for beer, the successes and failures of homebrewing as well as the city he decided to build his brewery in, Denver Colorado.

 

Furthermore, Renegade is making it's way to Nebraska in the next few days and is already in Kansas. Give the episode a listen and crack open a can of some offensively delicious beer. Below is the link to his article where he responds the Super Bowl ad firing shots at the delicious craft beer we all love.

 

http://renegadebrewing.com/blog-2/

Direct download: Renegade_Mixdown_2.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:45pm MDT

It's time for another Pilot Season Podcast on Welcome to Denver and Cory welcomes comedians Jake Hamel and Robert Abbott to host their sports show 'There's No I in Podcast, podcast.'

Give it a listen as they have their first guest, Denver comic Brad Galli discuss his love for the Rockies as well as wearing your team's colors in enemy territory.

If you like the show, encourage them to continue podcasting and let Denver become THE place for boat loads of podcasts. Shout out to Mutiny Information Cafe for letting us hang and record and David Castillo for the theme music.

Direct download: I_in_Team_Mixdown_1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:42am MDT

Byron Graham, Denver comedian and Westword writer takes Cory on a journey to The Empress on Alameda, where they enjoy dim sum and Cory gets a lesson on dumplings.

Listen as the two discuss podcasts, Byron's lack of enthusiasm about craft beer and Cory's first experience eating fish eggs, which is probably something he will never seek out again.

Byron will be at Denver Improv the day this comes out (2-12) so enjoy that and check out his column in Westword.

Subscribe, comment, rate and tell a friend. Don't forget to drink Renegade Beer which will soon be distributed in Nebraska and Kansas.

Direct download: Byron__mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:20pm MDT

Bree Davies from Westword, Radio 1190 and all over Denver joins Cory for one of what he thinks is his better conversations about this fine city. They discuss how the the face of Denver has changed, of course they talked about where to chow and Bree gives Cory a tip that could have made him cool in high school, GRAB THE NEW RELEASE CD AND CRUISE IT WITH YOUR BEST GUY FRIEND.

So go explore a new neighborhood, eat somewhere new that has always kind of scares you and enjoy Denver! And stay tuned down the road as they also plan out a future episode at Lakeside Amusement Park.

You can check out handfuls of Bree's work at Westword, twitter, or her wonderfully designed website http://www.breedavies.com/ .

Direct download: Bree_2-2_Mixdown_1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:16am MDT

Cory gets to chappin (chat-yapping) with Brett Hiker from New York City... NEW YORK CITY!?!? Originally from the fine mountain state of Colorado.

Near the pinball machines at Mutiny, amongst other things, they discuss the current project Brett is working on where he does 12 comedy sets on 12 drugs. Be sure to follow his progress at www.bretthiker.com and enjoy watching him crush a set on PCP, errrrr edibles.

Direct download: hiker_Mixdown_1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:03am MDT

Cory welcomes Bethany Hernandez and Zeke Herrera to his apartment to record the first of Welcome To Denver's Pilot Season Episodes! Where he gives the reigns of his podcast to someone with a cool idea!

Zeke's idea was 'Backing It Up' where you defend some of the things you love that people give you a hard time about. For Zeke it was Kanye West and Mean Girls. Bethany was in to rom coms and Cory has had a love for John Denver that none of his friends share.

Give it a listen and if you really love what you hear, this may become a real podcast. Music by SPELLS and Pizza Time.

Rate, subscribe, be a bud!

Direct download: Backing_It_Up_Mixdown_1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:28am MDT

Because he requires food to be present for himself to connect with people Cory and David Castillo (AKA David Pizza) from Pizza Time chat over a couple of slices of pizza, like a couple of Old-age Mutant Ninja Turtles.

They discuss how he became a musician & how he once had to sell a slice of pizza and a slice of his soul to the devil in order to actually become David Pizza. Okay, well that was made up. But they do talk about Denver, the music, the pizza and handfuls of other things you MUST here. Check him out tonight for his cassingle release at Lion's Lair on Colfax. THE KING OF PIZZA!

Direct download: DavidCastillo_Mixdown_1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:35am MDT

Cory snagged a bag of delicious Taco John's west-mex food and met his ol' pal Andy Sell. Over some hardshells, potato oles and coffee, they discuss what makes Denver unique, how people in Iowa are entirely bigger bullies than those of Colorado and some fast food talk.

You can see Andy as he will be performing all over Denver until heading back west. For instance, tonight (1/3) at Three Kings Tavern in the comedy basement for MIDNIGHTS, Cory and Eric Henderson's new show.  Also, check out Andy's podcast People We Know.

Direct download: sell_Mixdown_2.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:16am MDT

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