Welcome To Denver

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.

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.

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/

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.

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.

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/ .

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.

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!

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!

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.

Cory talks the reason for the season: HAVING FUN!

Cory takes a trip to Boulder to talk with John Novosad, AKA Hippieman. A Boulder native, John started comedy in the late 70s and has been seen on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, at Comedy Works and in one of the more unique shows around the state 'Hippieman's Plans For America.'In the smoking room at Johnny's Cigar Bar, they talk about what Boulder was like growing up, how things have changed in the state as well as the state of comedy over the last 30 plus years.Be sure to check Hippieman out live this winter for Hippieman's Plans for America and share this episode with a friend.

Cory stops by the (some argue Denver's most eligible) bachelor pad of the inspiring Kayvan Khalatbari, owner of Sexy Pizza, Denver Relief and Sexpot Comedy.They chat about how Kayvan went from working in the 9-5 game after leaving his home state of Nebraska to becoming the person Nebraskans ages 16-35 don't know they miss the most, yet. He helped with the cannabis fight in Colorado and is currently giving the Denver comedy scene a giant push by backing dozens of great shows and podcasts, like this very one.Stop by Sexpot Comedy's website, donate a canned good to Denver Relief for a dollar joint and order some Sexy Pizza while you listen to Kayvan tell his Denver story.Snag your tickets to the Sexpot Comedy One Year Anniversary Show with Todd Barry Dec. 19th.

Cory meets up with Denver native and real funny guy Ben Kronberg, who tends to spend his holidays back home rather than one of the coasts where he typically hangs his camouflage hat and notepad. They discuss Ben's time growing up in the suburbs of Denver, how long it took him to find out how cool this city is and Ben introduces Cory to the Zodiac.Check out his website, Comedy Central Special and be sure to see him all over Denver this month for as you knows there is no better place for the holidays.

Cory sits down for a quick chat with John Baxter of This Ain't No Cowtown and Birdy to discuss Denver music and then they get right in to the compilation itself, featuring some of the best music in Denver like Bud Bronson and the Good Time, Weird Al Quaida and Rowboat. Check out and download the comp here http://thisaintnocowtown.bandcamp.com/album/birdy-comp-vol-5 .

Cory heads to El Charrito on 21st and Larimer and talks with owner, barkeep and man behind one of Denver's BEST Karaoke Bars Matt Orrin.Matt talks the Larimer area and what makes him open to such unique shows as Punk Rock Karaoke, Saturday Evening Live Comedy and one of the best open mic comedy shows in town both hosted by Timmi Lasley.Get to know Matt, El Charrito and why everyone who eats their chicharron won't shut up about them.Denformation from Punk Rock Karaoke recorded live, One Time Crime Enjoy the talk, go to El Charrito, Subscribe and rate on itunes, please.

One of Denver's best comics Chris Charpentier joins Cory for a walk down Cherry Creek Trail, which happens to lead to a place he spends much of his time, downtown Comedy Works. Chris grew in to a man riding his bike down that trail and reminisces his life in the Denver area. From growing up in Broomfield to moving in to the neighborhood Cory's first Denver apartment sits.They talk about What makes Denver so charming, how to avoid bad craiglist roommates and they discuss Mark Lee, the hilarious comedy ghost that wafted through Kearney Nebraska once when Cory lived there and only appears when Charpie sells bits of his soul to the devil. So thanks Charpie, for giving bits of your sould for all of us. Denformation from Chris Charpentier himself off of The Fine Gentlemen's Club live album they recorded at Comedy Works. Enjoy the discussion, go to the Deer Pile Wednesdays at 10:30, Subscribe and rate on itunes, please.

On the patio of Charlie Brown's in Denver, Cory shares cigarettes and tales of Denver with John Wenzel of the Denver Post.John has been covering comedy and music in Denver for well over a decade and has written for handfuls of different papers, zines and websites, from Splitsider to his brand new article in Esquire detailing his experience with edible marijuana right after this recording.They talk about his favorite comics, how music made him want to write and his son's hangouts.Denformation from Magic Cyclops. Stop by Mutiny Info to buy music from his coin operated button dispenser or at Bandcamp.Enjoy the discussion, go to Charlie Brown's Piano Bar, subscribe and rate on itunes, please.

Cory talks Denver with the guy mainly responsible for him moving here, his best friend since childhood comedian/podcaster Kevin O'Brien. After multiple attempts at trying to get to City View during business hours, they finally made it there on Zitro's terms.They discuss everything from what his college days were like at Regis, working in the brewery business and the great comedy scene in Denver. He is one of the hosts of These Things Matter podcast and runs one of the best shows in town the Arguments and Grievances comedy debates. Recently voted one of Westord's Colorado Creatives.Denfirmation from Lawsuit Models. Tapes & DL available at Mutiny Info Cafe or at Bandcamp.Enjoy the discussion, go to Zitros City View Tavern, subscribe and rate on itunes, please.

Cory has what may be his wackiest recorded conversation yet, when he discusses handfuls of topics like prayer, being able to spend middle class money on hallucinogens and Britney Spears with his dear friend Christie Buchele.Buchs is one of the hosts of the Empty Girlfriend podcast along with our bud Haley Driscoll. You can also see Christie's 'Makin' Fun' show at Deer Pile the last Thursday of every month. It is a kick ass show where the audience texts what they please to a projection screen behind a comic performing on stage. It is the best and you would be a real butt's hole if you don't attend. Enjoy the interview and Subscribe and rate on itunes, friends.