Velocity With Ryan Estes

June 24,  2025 -  We’ve got David Ladon with us to tell us all about his amazing organization, Youth On Record, and how they’re helping bring music education and other artistic and production focused programs to thousands of Denver youth!   We’ll also speak on his involvement with UMS and how it has helped shape Denver’s music scene!   https://www.youthonrecord.org/   https://www.undergroundmusicshowcase.com/   Follow WDG: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8u8GmvBi6th6LOOMCuwJKw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whats_good_denver/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatsgooddenver   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 tom@kitcaster.com. Troys Takes   NBA Finals Heartbreak   Aaron Rodgers’ Final Season   Top 25 Players for this NFL Season   Tom’s Takes   Iconic Federal Theatre Reopening in 2025   Queer Fest @ Town Hall Collaborative   Red Rocks Schedule   Music produced by Troy Higgins

June 16,  2025 -  We’re running through current events, crazy Denver news and all the best things to do on our radar for the coming weeks!   Follow WDG: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8u8GmvBi6th6LOOMCuwJKw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whats_good_denver/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatsgooddenver   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 tom@kitcaster.com.   Troys Sports Takes   Aaron Rodgers is a Steeler   Most boring finals ever?   J.K. Dobbins signs with Broncos     Tom’s Takes   Project70denver   Rhingo Sculpture     Events    LSZEE 4 night event @ Mission Ballroom   Denver Brunch Fest   Red Rocks Schedule     Music produced by Troy Higgins Goodboytroy.com  

June 10,  2025 -  We’ve got Sarah Angello, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Daffodil, a donation management platform that is transforming charitable giving by making it more accountable and rewarding.   www.getdaffodil.com Follow WDG: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8u8GmvBi6th6LOOMCuwJKw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whats_good_denver/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatsgooddenver   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 tom@kitcaster.com.   Troys Sports Takes   Aaron Rodgers is a Steeler   Most boring finals ever?   J.K. Dobbins signs with Broncos     Events    Denver Brunch Fest @ The Tivoli Quad   Red Rocks Schedule   Music produced by Troy Higgins Goodboytroy.com  

In this one-on-one episode of What’s Good Denver, host Ryan Estes sits down with Patrick Whalen, co-founder of Church & Union, one of Denver’s most exciting new restaurants, located in the historic Elmo Hotel building at 17th and Blake. From washing dishes to running a multi-city restaurant group, Patrick shares the real story behind his rise in the hospitality industry. They dive into: – Why LoDo stole Patrick’s heart – The unexpected data behind Denver’s restaurant market resilience – Building a restaurant with character—not just profit margins – Navigating high labor costs, tip credit laws, and ticket surcharges – Thoughts on Bourdain, Guy Fieri, Gordon Ramsay, and food as universal art – How Church & Union aims to surprise, delight, and deeply connect with guests Whether you're a restaurant lover, entrepreneur, or someone who just appreciates a damn good brunch, this episode is for you.

June 3,  2025 -  We’ve got Kyle Adler, founder of Colorado Weightlifting and The Cove, on to tell us about his 4000 sq ft barbell club in Denver that also features saunas and cold plunges! He’s a weightlifting coach and entrepreneur helping build a wellness-focused community through strength, recovery, and performance. Follow WDG: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8u8GmvBi6th6LOOMCuwJKw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whats_good_denver/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatsgooddenver   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 tom@kitcaster.com.     Troys Sports Takes   Knicks fire their head coach   Pacers vs OKC. Who ya got?   Flag football in the olympics     Events    Denver Greek Festival @ 4610 E Alameda   Mport w/ Noetika, Critical H!T, Dank Frank, Big Nut Chuck @ Cervantes   Red Rocks Schedule   Music produced by Troy Higgins Goodboytroy.com  

May 27,  2025 - We’ve got a bone to pick with the team behind the 16th street rebrand. Make sure you subscribe to the newsletter at realgooddenver.com for all of this week’s events! Follow WDG: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8u8GmvBi6th6LOOMCuwJKw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whats_good_denver/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatsgooddenver   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 tom@kitcaster.com.     Troy's Sports Takes   Lebron’s not done   Broncos playoff bound?   OKC has this in the bag?       Denver News   New 11,000 sq ft walkway at the capital   Events   Whiskey + Doughnuts Festival @ RiNo Art Park   City Park Jazz @ City Park   Sunset Yoga + Silent Disco Nights @ Denver Botanic Gardens   Red Rocks Schedule   Music produced by Troy Higgins   Goodboytroy.com  

May 21,  2025 - We’re coming in on Wednesday this week to make sure you’re brought up to speed on what’s good! Make sure you subscribe to the newsletter at realgooddenver.com for all of this week’s events! Follow WDG: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8u8GmvBi6th6LOOMCuwJKw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whats_good_denver/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatsgooddenver   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 tom@kitcaster.com.     Troy’s sports hot takes:   A look back at the Nuggets season   NBA MVP   NBA title up for grabs?     Denver News: We love this site we found for new developments, businesses and construction in the Denver area - NakedDenver.com   Check out their article on Padel Haus     Events:    Malaa @ Mission Ballroom   Daft Disco @ Cervantes   Denver Margarita Festival @ Number Thirty Eight   Red Rocks Schedule Music produced by Troy Higgins Goodboytroy.com  

May 13,  2025 - We’ve got a quick episode this week going over some fun news surrounding sports, Denver, and CO's potential new passenger railway! Make sure you subscribe to the newsletter at realgooddenver.com for all of this week’s events! Follow WDG: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8u8GmvBi6th6LOOMCuwJKw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whats_good_denver/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatsgooddenver   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 tom@kitcaster.com.   Troy’s sports hot takes: Jason Tatum is done for the season The NBA Draft Lottery NBA Championship Odds   Railway News: Front Range Passenger Rail Project   Events:  Whiskey Throwdown & Doughnut Showdown @ RiNo Art Park Denver Fashion Week Skrillex 5 Hour Set @ Red Rocks Red Rocks Schedule Our Sponsor: Kitcaster Podcast Agency Music produced by Troy Higgins Goodboytroy.com  

May 6,  2025 - We’ve got a quick episode this week going over some fun news surrounding sports, Denver, and AI! Make sure you subscribe to the newsletter at realgooddenver.com for all of this week’s events! Follow WDG: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8u8GmvBi6th6LOOMCuwJKw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whats_good_denver/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatsgooddenver   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 tom@kitcaster.com.     Troy’s sports hot takes:   Denver takes game 1   What’s next for Lebron?   Curry’s legacy     Denver News:   New Waldorf Astoria Residences Coming to Cherry Creek     Events:    Dom Dolla @ Civic Center (RSKF Giveaway)   The Book of Mormon @ DCPA   Denver Fashion Week   Red Rocks Schedule   Our Sponsor: Kitcaster Podcast Agency Music produced by Troy Higgins Goodboytroy.com  

April 29,  2025 - We’ve got a giveaway winner for the Denver Mini Derby! Also, tune in to hear Troy’s famous sports takes and a new segment highlighting some of the coolest development projects around Denver and greater CO! Follow WDG: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8u8GmvBi6th6LOOMCuwJKw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whats_good_denver/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatsgooddenver   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 tom@kitcaster.com.   Troy’s sports hot takes:   Lebron’s final hoorah?   Clippers vs. Nuggets   NFL Draft     Developing Denver     Events:    Denver Mini Derby @ RiNo Art Park   Luminaria Benefit @ Wash Park Boat House May 11 from 6-9pm   Cinco De Mayo Fest @ Civic Center Park   First Fridays all around town!   Most Farmer’s Markets starting up this weekend   Backdoor Sessions @ Mockingbird   Dillon Francis @ Temple   Red Rocks Schedule     Our Sponsor:   Ki

April 22,  2025 - AI is getting super useful. We’re talking about some of our favorite tools and tips for using it to your advantage in 2025. Solopreneurs will thrive!   Don’t forget to head to realgooddenver.com and sign up for our newsletter for your chance at two free VIP tickets to the upcoming Denver Ramen Festival!   Follow WDG: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8u8GmvBi6th6LOOMCuwJKw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whats_good_denver/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatsgooddenver   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 tom@kitcaster.com.     Troy’s sports hot takes:   Nuggets vs Clippers Series   NBA Title Favorites   Nico Harrison?     Events:    Mile High Asian Food Week   Denver Mini Derby @ RiNo Art Park   The Denver Pancakes & Booze Art Show @ The Brighton   J Worra @ The Church   Todo bday show @ Larimer Lounge   Red Rocks Schedule     Feature:   https://campfireculinary

April 15,  2025 - AI is getting super useful. We’re talking about some of our favorite tools and tips for using it to your advantage in 2025. Solopreneurs will thrive!   Don’t forget to head to realgooddenver.com and sign up for our newsletter for your chance at two free VIP tickets to the upcoming Denver Ramen Festival!   Follow WDG: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8u8GmvBi6th6LOOMCuwJKw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whats_good_denver/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatsgooddenver   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 tom@kitcaster.com.     The Goods:   Espresso Martini Disco Happy Hour @ Welton Room   Mile High 420 Fest @ Civic Center Park   Catbird Boozy Bunny Egg Hunt & Brunch Party @ Catbird   Denver Mini Derby @ RiNo Art Park   Red Rocks Schedule     AI Gossip Tips from The Product Manager Podcast     Our Sponsor: Kitcaster Podcast Agency   Music produced by Troy Higgin

April 8,  2025 - We’ve got a newsy episode this week. Big stories are breaking in Denver! Plus, we’re going over our amazing Ramen Fest experience!   Don’t forget to head to realgooddenver.com and sign up for our newsletter for your chance at two free VIP tickets to the upcoming Denver Ramen Festival!   Follow WDG: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8u8GmvBi6th6LOOMCuwJKw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whats_good_denver/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatsgooddenver   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 tom@kitcaster.com.     The Goods:   Sun City @ Desert Social   Mixtape Saturdays Live Music @ Punch Bowl Social!   Side Hustle Saturday @ The Process   Red Rocks Schedule     Denver restaurant group sued by former employees over misuse of service charges Read the full story   Colorado lawmakers consider bill to restrict student cell phone use in schools Read the full story   Denver Nu

April 1,  2025 - April Fools! Winter is back with over a foot projected at many mountains between now and Friday. We’ve got Fresh Sam on the show giving us an inside look at her life as a Denver based fashion stylist.   Check her work out below: Instagram: @itsfreshsam Instagram @infatue itsfreshsam.com infatueclothing.com   Don’t forget to head to realgooddenver.com and sign up for our newsletter for your chance at two free VIP tickets to the upcoming Denver Ramen Festival!   Follow WDG: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8u8GmvBi6th6LOOMCuwJKw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whats_good_denver/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatsgooddenver   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 tom@kitcaster.com.   The Goods: Denver Ramen Festival @ Stockyards Event Center   Our Sponsor: Denver Ramen Festival Kitcaster Podcast Agency Music produced by Troy Higgins  

March 25,  2025 - Spring time is officially upon us! We’re super excited to share what we’ve got going on this week, and even more excited to get back to Red Rocks szn!!   Don’t forget to head to realgooddenver.com and sign up for our newsletter for your chance at two free VIP tickets to the upcoming Denver Ramen Festival!   Follow WDG: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8u8GmvBi6th6LOOMCuwJKw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whats_good_denver/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatsgooddenver   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 tom@kitcaster.com.     The Goods:   Noizu, CJ & Chris Ares @ Reelworks   Colorado Rapids vs Charlotte FC @ Dicks SG Park   Denver Ramen Festival @ Stockyards Event Center   Red Rocks Schedule   Red Chair Bookshop Used Book Sale @ Park View at Central Library   Denver Nuggets vs. Chicago Bulls @ Ball Arena   Colorado Avalanche vs. Detroit Red Wings @ Ball Arena  

March 18th,  2025 - Drink Denver is putting on the best AYCE festivals in town. We’re so excited to have their Director of Marketing and Business Development Lacey Spruce with us to provide an inside look at what goes into putting on events of this size in the Denver Area!   Don’t forget to head to realgooddenver.com and sign up for our newsletter for your chance at two free VIP tickets to the upcoming Denver Ramen Festival!   Follow WDG: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8u8GmvBi6th6LOOMCuwJKw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whats_good_denver/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatsgooddenver   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 tom@kitcaster.com.     The Goods:   SoDown @ Mission Ballroom   Girls’ Night Cookie Decorating Class: Martini Theme! @ Solstice Style & Stretch   WEIRD THEATER / OPEN SCREEN NIGHT / MARCH @ 1516 Teller Street   The Great Debate @ Buntport Theater   This is Na

March 11th,  2025 - We’re ready for a weekend filled with green! Listen in for our top events this holiday weekend, hot sports takes, and the best dance music in CO this week!   As always, we’re sharing our favorite upcoming cultural events, art openings, concerts, and all of the things that make Denver the city we’re proud to call home.   Follow WDG: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8u8GmvBi6th6LOOMCuwJKw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whats_good_denver/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatsgooddenver   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 tom@kitcaster.com.     The Goods:   Louis The Child @ Belly Up   Eric Prydz @ Mission Ballroom   Denver St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl @ The Passport   Plant Magic Cafe   Denver Business Networking Rockstar Connect @ Postino Broadway   Adelia Wells: Female Homesteader in Aurora@ Aurora History Museum   Bird Flu & Spillover Events Webinar    Get Luc

In this episode of "What's Good, Denver?" Ryan sits down with Allison Welch, founder of As You Wish, Denver's premier personal assistant, lifestyle coordination, and event planning service.  Whether you're a busy executive, athlete, family, or simply someone who could use an extra set of hands, Allison and her team handle everything from daily errands and household organization to planning unforgettable events and experiences. Discover how Allison recognized the need for personalized concierge services in Denver, the unique business model behind As You Wish, and exciting insights into their franchise expansion. Allison shares fun stories of unique client requests, the benefits of outsourcing your to-do list, and her top Denver recommendations for date nights and weekend getaways. If you're looking for more time to enjoy life in the Mile High City or simply seeking inspiration from a successful entrepreneur who turned a great idea into a thriving business, this episode is a must-listen!

March 4th,  2025 - Is it Spring? Is it Summer? Do I need a jacket for the Denver Ramen Festival!?!   As always, we’re sharing our favorite upcoming cultural events, art openings, concerts, and all of the things that make Denver the city we’re proud to call home.   Follow WDG: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8u8GmvBi6th6LOOMCuwJKw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whats_good_denver/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatsgooddenver   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 tom@kitcaster.com.     The Goods:   TroyBoi @ Church    HEYDAY by City Cast Denver @ Asterisk   Duality: Life & Death | Art Show & Special Event @ Spectra Art Space   Harlem Globetrotters @ Ball Arena     Sports Takes:   Kyrie Irving Out For Season   Court of Gold Docuseries   The Battle of The West Tightens   Our Sponsor: Denver Ramen Festival Music produced by Troy Higgins  

February 25th,  2025 - The crypto events are upon us. Find out how to get the most out of crypto week.   As always, we’re sharing our favorite upcoming cultural events, art openings, concerts, and all of the things that make Denver the city we’re proud to call home.   Follow WDG: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8u8GmvBi6th6LOOMCuwJKw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whats_good_denver/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatsgooddenver   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 tom@kitcaster.com.   The Goods:   Fixing All Star Games   NBA MVP Race Narrows   $13.7B In Revenue for Sportsbooks in 2024   Mile High Beer Fest   Web3 Scavenger Hunt   Avalanche Vs New Jersey Devils @ Ball Arena   Finneas @ The Fillmore   Skinny Limbs, Sturdy Trees & Big Nut Chuck @ The Black Box   Ti Cafe Ta   Boozy Book Fair   Buffalo Bill’s Birthday   Sway Wellness Spa Sip & Celebrate       Our Sponsor:   K