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Video is back!! Are Waymos running the streets of Denver? Hear Tom's observation from this past weekend and tune in to hear about a bunch of cool events hitting the city this week.   We're looking for an Intern! Reach out to tell us how you can help!   Check out our new Community Events Page: https://realgooddenver.com/events   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 [email protected]. We're opening up early access to a custom Denver job alert program through our newsletter thanks to https://www.jobstreamai.com/. Sign up at realgooddenver.com to be the first to know when it's ready!! Check out our new Community Events Page: https://realgooddenver.com/events   News Ball Arena Renovation Plans Through 2028 Bonanno Concepts Opens Japanese-Italian Restaurant on Larimer Square   Events Red Rocks Schedule Oddities & curiosities expo Art Rino Festival Sofar Sounds @ Cheeseman Park Lodo Walking Tour Street Juggling Video premier @ Junkyard Social Club   Shoutouts The Junkyard Jungle Pablo Torre Finds Out Waymo Check out our new Best of Denver Series ​​Music produced by Troy Higgins Goodboytroy.com

This week on Real Good Denver, we meet some Denver people who have more hours in the day than the rest of us. First up is Dr. Joseph Ramos. He's a doctor. A lawyer. A helicopter pilot. A black belt in Taekwondo. A competitive trap shooter who tried out for the Olympic team. An entrepreneur. And he's considering getting his real estate license because his résumé was a little too thin. Ryan talks with Dr. Ramos about growing up in a tiny Nevada town, leaving the Air Force Academy when his dream of flying fighter jets changed, and how that early experience with failure shaped the way he approaches everything else. They get into discipline versus motivation, why Ramos writes down his goals and says them out loud, the idea of the "Man in the Glass," and how pursuing mastery in one area can make it easier to pursue it somewhere else. Then we get into the future. As both a practicing physician and attorney, Ramos has an unusual perspective on AI coming for two professions that historically required an enormous amount of specialized knowledge. He talks about how quickly AI has improved, what it could mean for doctors and patients, and why better-informed patients could ultimately force healthcare providers to become better communicators. The conversation also gets into wellness, HRT, peptides, GLP-1s and Ramos' belief that medicine should spend more time treating wellness instead of waiting for illness. Naturally, we finish with a game called Doctor or Lawyer? Who do you call if you eat a mushroom from a farmers market and temporarily understand Sanskrit?   THEN: FLAMENCO DENVER Maria and Eva from Flamenco Denver join us ahead of their annual performance at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts. Ryan went last year knowing almost nothing about flamenco and walked away calling it one of his favorite events of the entire year. This year the production gets even bigger. The Flamenco Denver Dance Company has expanded, internationally acclaimed dancers are coming in from out of town, and four musicians will join the company for a night of live guitar, vocals, percussion and dance. Maria and Eva explain what makes flamenco different, the Spanish and cultural influences behind the art form, and how complete beginners can start learning it right here in Denver. We also discover that the dancers' feet are literally part of the orchestra. Flamenco Denver built a special floating floor specifically for the production. It gets transported to the Newman Center in pieces, assembled onstage and individually miked so the dancers' footwork becomes part of the percussion. Which sounds like an enormous pain to set up. It also sounds incredible. The Flamenco Denver performance is October 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Denver. LINKS Real Good Denver Events https://realgooddenver.com/events Dr. Joseph Ramos / Ramos Law https://www.ramoslaw.com/ FitMD https://fitmdusa.com/ Flamenco Denver https://flamencodenver.com/ Newman Center for the Performing Arts https://newmancenter.evenue.net/

So many stories this week! Theresa Rametta is here to talk the Denver real estate scene. She helped Tom find the perfect apartment a few years back! Tune in to hear her thoughts on the current state of the market   Check out Theresa's firm here - milehimodern   As always, we're also going over the best news and events on our radar this week as well.   We're looking for an Intern! Reach out to tell us how you can help!   Check out our new Community Events Page: https://realgooddenver.com/events   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 [email protected]. We're opening up early access to a custom Denver job alert program through our newsletter thanks to https://www.jobstreamai.com/. Sign up at realgooddenver.com to be the first to know when it's ready!! Check out our new Community Events Page: https://realgooddenver.com/events   Guests Theresa Rametta from milehimodern @RamettaRealty on Instagram News Denver Michelin Guide Update Are The Beavers Getting Shreck'd?   Events Red Rocks Schedule Day Trip Block Party @ Junkyard Griz Free Shows For the People @ Junkyard Jungle @ Red Rocks Colorado Saves the World through Recycling Pandafest Doors Open Denver   Shoutouts Kota Irish Sauna / Bathhouse Bluesky Rafting Glenwood Springs Check out our new Best of Denver Series ​​Music produced by Troy Higgins Goodboytroy.com

Ryan hops on with Devon and Rachel to hear about how Denver Zouk is encouraging movement in the Mile High City through a Brazilian dance form! Then Ryan and Tom break go over some high quality mountain town recs from their trips to Gunnison and Breck this past weekend.   As always, we're also going over the best news and events on our radar this week as well.   We're looking for an Intern! Reach out to tell us how you can help!   Check out our new Community Events Page: https://realgooddenver.com/events   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 [email protected]. We're opening up early access to a custom Denver job alert program through our newsletter thanks to https://www.jobstreamai.com/. Sign up at realgooddenver.com to be the first to know when it's ready!! Check out our new Community Events Page: https://realgooddenver.com/events   Guests Devon & Rachel From Denver Zouk School   News Denver Michelin Guide Update   Events Red Rocks Schedule Andy Immerman b2b Garretson Streit @ Campground Barktember Fest: Wiener Dog Race Colorado Startup Week Gem and Mineral Show Romance Reader's Festival Jammin' on the Jetty @ Sloan's Lake   Tay Tay Selects Oktoberfest in Ballpark Broncos vs Jaguars Firefly Handmade Fall Market   Shoutouts Western Colorado University High Alpine Brewing Company Eddyline Brewery Buena Vista Chalet Breckenridge Aurum Breckenridge Dillon Ampetheatre Made Again Thrift Breckenridge Check out our new Best of Denver Series ​​Music produced by Troy Higgins Goodboytroy.com

Ryan speaks with Ally from Cats Only, a local veterinary clinic focused only on care for… you guessed it! Cats. Ally talks about their upcoming Open House event this Sunday September 12th at Stanley Marketplace. Check it out here.   Listen in on this special interview episode and tune back in next week for our regularly scheduled programming!   As always, we're also going over the best news and events on our radar this week as well.   We're looking for an Intern! Reach out to tell us how you can help!   Check out our new Community Events Page: https://realgooddenver.com/events   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 [email protected]. We're opening up early access to a custom Denver job alert program through our newsletter thanks to https://www.jobstreamai.com/. Sign up at realgooddenver.com to be the first to know when it's ready!! Check out our new Community Events Page: https://realgooddenver.com/events   Guests Ally from Cats Only   Events Red Rocks Schedule Cats Only Open House   Shoutouts Riot Barbecue Check out our new Best of Denver Series ​​Music produced by Troy Higgins Goodboytroy.com

Ryan speaks with Dan about his new Denver sauna venture - Kota Saunas. They discuss how a Dublin based organization chose Denver as its first city to tackle in the US. Then Tom hops in to discuss what's going on this week (aka GRIZ).   As always, we're also going over the best news and events on our radar this week as well.   We're looking for an Intern! Reach out to tell us how you can help!   Check out our new Community Events Page: https://realgooddenver.com/events   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 [email protected]. We're opening up early access to a custom Denver job alert program through our newsletter thanks to https://www.jobstreamai.com/. Sign up at realgooddenver.com to be the first to know when it's ready!! Check out our new Community Events Page: https://realgooddenver.com/events   Guests Dan from Kota Saunas   Events Red Rocks Schedule The Bounceback @ Moodswing  GRIZ ROCKS   Shoutouts Moodswing   Check out our new Best of Denver Series ​​Music produced by Troy Higgins Goodboytroy.com

Haleigh and Maggie join us from Denver&CO, a woman-owned and Colorado rooted events, marketing, & PR company that's behind some of the city's hottest ticket events! They're establishing their business as Denver's premiere community-first creative and marketing partner.   As always, we're also going over the best news and events on our radar this week as well.   We're looking for an Intern! Reach out to tell us how you can help!   Check out our new Community Events Page: https://realgooddenver.com/events   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 [email protected]. We're opening up early access to a custom Denver job alert program through our newsletter thanks to https://www.jobstreamai.com/. Sign up at realgooddenver.com to be the first to know when it's ready!! Check out our new Community Events Page: https://realgooddenver.com/events   Guests Haleigh Watts & Maggie Berra from Denver&Co   Events Red Rocks Schedule Green Flags Only Denver Food and Wine Festival   Check out our new Best of Denver Series ​​Music produced by Troy Higgins Goodboytroy.com

Ryan sits down with Denise Mickelsen to preview one of Colorado's biggest culinary weekends, running August 26–29. They break down everything from wine education and competitive cocktail making to food trucks, green chile and Saturday's massive Grand Tasting. The week kicks off Wednesday with the Riedel Wine Seminar, where attendees learn how the shape of a glass can completely change the way a wine tastes and smells. Even better: you leave with your own set of Riedel glassware. Thursday brings the Shake & Break Showdown, featuring 10 food trucks and 11 bartenders battling for the People's Choice awards. Expect everything from Ethiopian and Indian food to Korean cuisine, dumplings, pizza, New Zealand-style ice cream and apparently something called a "burger bomb." Then Saturday is the big one: the Grand Tasting on the Tivoli Quad. More than 50 restaurants converge on Denver alongside hundreds of wines and spirits, DJs, games, VIP experiences and even a roaming tarot card reader. Restaurants are coming from across Colorado, making it what Denise calls "Colorado on a plate." Ryan and Denise also get into one of Colorado's most important culinary debates: Who actually has the best green chile? Savina's enters the conversation with a perfect score, Taco de Mexico gets some love, and the Colorado vs. New Mexico green chile rivalry is temporarily downgraded from open warfare to a "friendly" disagreement. Best of all, the festival supports the Colorado Restaurant Foundation, which provides culinary education, apprenticeships, scholarships and emergency assistance to restaurant workers throughout Colorado. Come hungry. Take a rideshare. Always get the ice cream. In this episode: Denver Food & Wine Festival 2026 The Riedel Wine Seminar Shake & Break food truck + cocktail showdown Saturday's massive Grand Tasting 50+ restaurants from across Colorado The Colorado ProStart culinary program Supporting Colorado restaurant workers Savina's and the hunt for Colorado's best green chile Why Denver's food scene deserves more respect Why you should always get the ice cream Tickets & Info: denverfoodandwine.com

Tom is fresh off a mountain camping trip straight out of the future. We're taking a look at more renderings from the new Broncos Stadium project at Burnham Yards, and diving into the value of a good chicken salad.   As always, we're also going over the best news and events on our radar this week as well.   We're looking for an Intern! Reach out to tell us how you can help!   Check out our new Community Events Page: https://realgooddenver.com/events   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 [email protected]. We're opening up early access to a custom Denver job alert program through our newsletter thanks to https://www.jobstreamai.com/. Sign up at realgooddenver.com to be the first to know when it's ready!! Check out our new Community Events Page: https://realgooddenver.com/events   News Broncos reveal new tailgating vibe Updated Burnham Yard Master Plan Cirrus Social Club   Events Red Rocks Schedule Harry Potter™: The Exhibition   Shoutouts Heidi's Brooklyn Deli Jackery 1500 Chicken Salad Chick Den Thai Riot BBQ ESP HiFi   Check out our new Best of Denver Series ​​Music produced by Troy Higgins Goodboytroy.com

Denver has plenty of barbershops. Zach Daniels is building something different. Zach joins Ryan to talk about bringing Hammer & Nails, an elevated men's grooming concept, to Denver's Belleview Station. Think haircuts, beard trims, shaves, manicures, pedicures, face and scalp treatments, drinks, oversized leather chairs, personal TVs, and noise-canceling headphones. Basically, self-care for guys who refuse to call it self-care. We're calling it maintenance. They get into why men will spend a small fortune maintaining trucks, golf clubs, watches, and skis while completely ignoring their own feet; why the traditional barbershop experience could use an upgrade; and how Hammer & Nails is building a membership model around making grooming an actual routine instead of something you remember to do once you start looking like a Civil War general. Zach also explains the Hammer & Nails membership model, including flexible monthly services, member upgrade days, services that roll over if you don't use them, and the ability to gift unused services. Plus, Ryan tells the story of nearly watching a man get eaten by a crocodile in the Yucatán, they invent "man spackle," discuss the emotional burden of overly chatty barbers, and brainstorm the ultimate Colorado grooming experience involving cold plunges, oxygen, compression boots, and an increasingly questionable number of wellness treatments. Somewhere in there, they also talk football, fly fishing, flannel, Tacomas, skiing, I-70 traffic, and Zach's gradual transformation from Alabama transplant into a full-fledged Coloradan. Hammer & Nails DTC is targeting a September 19 opening at Belleview Station, with founding memberships available ahead of opening. In this episode: Why Hammer & Nails says it's more than a barbershop Why men need "maintenance," not self-care Haircuts, beard trims, hand and foot care, and face/scalp treatments The membership model and why services roll over Creating consistency when you don't always have the same barber Why your barber probably doesn't need to tell you about his divorce The rise of men taking grooming more seriously Building a family-run business in Denver Alabama football vs. Colorado football Becoming a Coloradan one flannel shirt and Tacoma at a time Ryan's extremely close encounter with a Yucatán crocodile Man spackle, orbital sanders, and other business ideas nobody requested Keep up with what's happening around Denver: RealGoodDenver.com Subscribe to the Real Good Denver newsletter for Denver news, events, food, culture, local businesses, and more.

A few weeks ago, Ryan and Tom were lucky enough to try out the Ritz Carlton X Padel Haus X Elway's experience through The Ritz Carlton. Lexi Zambrano is here to tell us more about these one of a kind local experiences the Ritz is offering their guests as add ons to their Downtown Denver stay!   If you're looking for a local getaway, or a solid rec for a friend visiting from out of town, you won't want to miss this!   As always, we're also going over the best news and events on our radar this week as well.   We're looking for an Intern! Reach out to tell us how you can help!   Check out our new Community Events Page: https://realgooddenver.com/events   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 [email protected]. We're opening up early access to a custom Denver job alert program through our newsletter thanks to https://www.jobstreamai.com/. Sign up at realgooddenver.com to be the first to know when it's ready!! Check out our new Community Events Page: https://realgooddenver.com/events   Guest Lexi Zambrano from The Ritz Carlton   Events Red Rocks Schedule Mau P Shoutouts Padel Haus Elway's Erin Stereo RiNo Business Improvement District Rainbow Kitten Surprise   Check out our new Best of Denver Series ​​Music produced by Troy Higgins Goodboytroy.com

Rhonda Skallan from Spark Alchemy is joining us to share how she's bringing like minded women together through their love of romance novels! Her events are a one of a kind way for women to connect in a safe space built around the world's most successful book genre!   Subscribe to our newsletter at RealGoodDenver.com for a chance to win two free tickets to her upcoming event, Wild Hearts & Western Nights!!! As always, we're also going over the best news and events on our radar this week as well.   We're looking for an Intern! Reach out to tell us how you can help!   Check out our new Community Events Page: https://realgooddenver.com/events   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 [email protected]. We're opening up early access to a custom Denver job alert program through our newsletter thanks to https://www.jobstreamai.com/. Sign up at realgooddenver.com to be the first to know when it's ready!! Check out our new Community Events Page: https://realgooddenver.com/events   Guest Rhonda Skallan from Spark Alchemy   Check out her event Wild Hearts & Western Nights   News DEN seeking public input on Pena blvd Cool New neighborhood hub at Corner of Xanthia & Verbena   Events Red Rocks Schedule Ryan's AI Panel @ GrowHouse Coworking 1801 N Broadway 2026 Flame Fest @ Denargo Market UMS RiNo Bluecifer's First Rodeo Wild Hearts & Western Nights Shoutouts Minky Couture Hope for Justice Ross Dress for Less Arc Goodwill Dave's Hot Chicken Wax Trax Records The Irish Rover Pub   Check out our new Best of Denver Series ​​Music produced by Troy Higgins Goodboytroy.com

Daniel Graves is joining us to talk about his Colorado Native company, Dirty Dill. You may have seen their fun pickle character around at bars and events these past few years. Tune in to hear what it's like starting a beverage company, and how Dirty Dill is helping other small batch beverage makers get their products on the shelves!   As always, we're also going over the best news and events on our radar this week as well.   We're looking for an Intern! Reach out to tell us how you can help!   Check out our new Community Events Page: https://realgooddenver.com/events   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 [email protected]. We're opening up early access to a custom Denver job alert program through our newsletter thanks to https://www.jobstreamai.com/. Sign up at realgooddenver.com to be the first to know when it's ready!! Check out our new Community Events Page: https://realgooddenver.com/events   Guest Daniel Graves from Dirty Dill   News CenterSpace Takes $33 Million Loss on Downtown Denver Apartment Sale IMAC Building Set for Demolition Colorado Connector Releases Delivery Plan   Events Red Rocks Schedule Claude Von Stroke free event at Moodswing Ono & Friends @ Mockingbird Ryan's AI Panel @ GrowHouse Coworking 1801 N Broadway   Shoutouts Tofu Story Check out our new Best of Denver Series ​​Music produced by Troy Higgins Goodboytroy.com

We are finally padel players! Ryan's shoulder is still recovering, but at least our friends over at The Ritz Carlton Denver made him feel better with a nice ribeye from Elways. Tune in to hear a snippet from our amazing coach Jake as he explains the game and how Padel Haus is helping the sport sweep the nation. Also we've got special guest Henry on from the Tricycle Day Newsletter to talk all things psychedelic, and how the medicinal movement is manifesting itself within Colorado and beyond!   As always, we're also going over the best news and events on our radar this week as well.   We're looking for an Intern! Reach out to tell us how you can help!   Check out our new Community Events Page: https://realgooddenver.com/events   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 [email protected]. We're opening up early access to a custom Denver job alert program through our newsletter thanks to https://www.jobstreamai.com/. Sign up at realgooddenver.com to be the first to know when it's ready!! Check out our new Community Events Page: https://realgooddenver.com/events   Special Partner Shoutouts Padel Haus Elways The Ritz Carlton Denver   News Two new Aldi stores proposed for east Denver   Events Red Rocks Schedule ThriftCon Denver July 11&12 @ National Western Complex French Fest July 1-12 @ Fillmore Plaza Colorado Black Arts Festival July 10-12 @ City Park Diplo's Run Club July 12 @ Cheesman Park   Shoutouts Althea   Special Guest Henry from Tricycle Day Newsletter   Check out our new Best of Denver Series ​​Music produced by Troy Higgins Goodboytroy.com

CO businesses are facing the heat this summer! We're breaking down what might lead to seemingly successful locations shutting down, and a start to a fire season that we hope won't be as bad as it seems!   As always, we're also going over the best news and events on our radar this week as well.   We're looking for an Intern! Reach out to tell us how you can help!   Check out our new Community Events Page: https://realgooddenver.com/events   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 [email protected]. We're opening up early access to a custom Denver job alert program through our newsletter thanks to https://www.jobstreamai.com/. Sign up at realgooddenver.com to be the first to know when it's ready!! Check out our new Community Events Page: https://realgooddenver.com/events   News Seven restaurant closings!   Events Red Rocks Schedule Zeds Dead Week - red rocks, tivoli quad   Shoutouts MoodSwing Pickleball Spitz Mediterranean Padel Haus AI For Founder's Podcast https://taelor.style/ Ciao Babe Western Daughters Wine Bar Tony's Dae Gee Korean BBQ Sushi Den Uchi Sushi Osteria Marco Potager Steuben's Sam's Number 3 greenchilereviews.co   Check out our new Best of Denver Series ​​Music produced by Troy Higgins Goodboytroy.com