Transplant & The Native

On today's episode of Stoned Appetit, the guys jump on a Zoom call with Fishing The Good Fight founder Jennings Hester. Jennings is a former Alabama football player who moved west a few years ago for his love of the outdoors. While working the day job he started an awareness campaign/fundraising efforts for men's mental health. Fast-forward a smidge and we're talking about Jenning's charity "Fishing the Good Fight" which uses the outdoors as a release/opportunity to help men battling with depression and personal problems. As everyone knows June is Mental Health Awareness month, and we wanted to use today's episode to talk about the often times never-discussed issues plaguing men's health. Jenning's knows this battle well, especially after his playing days, of how to stay happy, content, or sometimes not-okay are all okay. He created FtGF to allow men a place and outlet to address their personal battles, physical struggles, and everything that is often hushed about with men's health. Everyone is fighting a bat

On the last episode of the week (presented by the glorious cannabis dispensary @shoppecallies), Kip jumps on the dials with MattyEaats to talk all things life! Moving to Colorado in a pandemic can be a real bitch, but it can get it worse.. and Matty talks about what brought him west! But since coming west, navigating the scenes and learning the vibes... he has taken to the city like a duck in water! We talk with Matt about the products & brands he works with, how he got into the field of marketing/promotion, and what he misses most about NYC... absolutely riveting story. The MF has clothing lines, breweries, food companies & cannabis corporations all on the list (and its not a short list)!!! We pick his brain about how to market ourselves a little bit and then we played a new game... find your partner in CO! Every time Matty gave an NYC vibe, we try and help him find a similar one in Colorado! This dude was an absolute blast to shoot the shit with and I look forward to working with him more in the fut

On today's episode of Stoned Appetit (presented by Shoppe Callie's Cannabis Dispensary @shoppecallies), Kip jumps online to talk with Dr. Keith Villa. Keith is the man who CREATED Blue Moon beer.. yep, that Blue Moon.. and since then, Keith has gone on to retire from Coors with a star-studded resume and launched his new company, Ceria Brewery- Non Alcoholic Beer, infused with THC. Ceria was created in Arvada Colorado over the last 2+ years with Kieth & his wife. Keith got into the beer world after deciding being a doctor really wasnt his thing... He went on to study "beer" abroad at some foreign brewery college (yep, its real..we googled it) and then came back to CO stunt on his competitors. 30+ years of brewery knowledge, two legit beers that revolutionized the industry..all from the man on the other end of this interview! In addition to the canna-beer talk, we also talk about Keith's childhood, how he once saved Coors Banquet, and love for Colorado... as well as foreign travels, what you do if you have

On today's episode of Stoned Appetit (presented by Shoppe Callie's, the newest cannabis dispensary in Denver's RiNo neighborhood) has Chef Michael Diaz de Leon join the podcast to talk about the ever-popular "pinchi grill & his journey to joining the I.E. Hospitality team. We talk with Chef about growing up, both in Colorado & in Texas and then dive into his culinary journeys... Imagine relocating to Denver amidst a pandemic & just betting on yourself.. thats what Michael did and now its paying off in spades.In addition to the casual talk of all things tacos, we also dive into the mezcal/tequila convo & debate tastings.. don't mind Kip if he got a lil buzzed towards the end!! Between the wine & weed we had a big time... and before the end of the episode we dive into the highly contested conversation of Sams Club or Costco?!?! Fantastic conversation, great guest and an EPIC MENU he has for us this summer.. so run, dont walk, down to Bruto inside the Free Market this week & try out their

On this week's episode of Stoned Appetit, Kip sits down with Charles Craumer one of the founders of the family run operation, Callie's Premium Cannabis! We sit down with Charles to talk about their recent expansion, from the burbs in Northglenn to their growing operations in Denver & the RiNo neighborhood. From their pheno-hunts for perfecting their strains of cannabis to the process of picking budtenders... there is a whole methodical process that their team takes into each aspect of the business and it was great to learn of the intricacies!!! In addition to the canna shop talk, we also discuss what Denver is missing from their night life scene, the differences in the Bay Area, NY & Colorado and then of course shoot the shit about his favorite eateries & Last Supper ensemble! Tune in then head over to your nearest Callie's location & try out their fantastic flower!!!

On this week's episode (we got a double header this week), Kip posts up shop inside Grasslands Agency's new digs to talk with Drink Ebb founders Dalton and Brooks! The guys, who moved here from the Southeast with a goal to do something awesome with the friends they hold near n dear... and they've achieved it! From humble beginnings couriering cannabis around the state to now developing their own edibles & flavors... they've done it all! The episode is hilarious & all over the place as we power rank minivans for muling (IYKYK) and talk about stock tips & the differences between red/green chili... Seriously, an excellent episode with fantastic guests who have created a genius product! Check out their "Ebb" dissolvable THC packets in dispensaries across Colorado, and try their edible line, TasteBudz, too! Can't go wrong with a nice headchange on Hump Day!Cheers

On this week's episode of Stoned Appetit, presented by Nove Luxury Edibles, we sit down with Right Cream Ice Cream's David Right. We talk with David about how the idea came to fruition, how the business blossomed during the Covid-times, and then discuss the brand new operation, a Brick N Mortar location opening in RiNo this summer! In addition to talking gnarly ice cream flavors & we also get he and his business partner Josh's favorite spots around town and shoot the shit about all things Colorado! Tune In, Subscribe, Rate & Review! Then head on over to Right Cream's social media page & order some of the dankest, most inventive ice cream flavors this city has to offer!

We’re talking all things breads!!! We sit down with The Funky Flame founder Allison DeClerq to talk about her new Denver-based venture, Funky Flame Breads! Allison comes to the city with a passion for baking & good times! After spending time in the Bay Area and South America, she chose Denver to plant her funky flag and start delivering bread to the community! We talk about her delivery bread service, but before we even get in to it.. we get an epic story of hiking in South America. Ever had food poisoning at one of the seven wonders of the world? We’re talking world travels, dank breads, and finding yourself in the greatest state in the world!!! Hilarious episode, insightful knowledge into the baking scene, and we also heard the term “cottage people” so… yeah, its a good un. Tune in, but also dont be shy to check out @The_FunkyFlame on Instagram and order bread to be delivered to your door!

On this week's episode, we have a full house joining Kip on the podcast! With Chris starting his new gig, Chef Tajahi Cooke joins Kip as his co-host, and they sit down with a CREW to talk about the upcoming dinner series, put on by Chef Taj & Fireside at 5 that is on May 13th, at French75 location downtown!!!The monthly dinner series is a collab with chefs around the city, doing pop-ups to help bring community together, from the farmers that grow the produce to the consumers at the table, this a full interactive dinner series. We talk with Chef Taj & Gertie Harris (Firside at 5) to talk about how they came up with the concept, the contributing chefs joining the campaign, and talk dank eats!In addition, we talk with Chef Taj's sous chef Chef Josh Pendellton-Ridgeway and operations control (AND HEAD HONCHO) Danielle Cooke, to discuss how things operate behind the scenes, letting the listeners in on how the day to day operate for Ms Betty's Kitchen, as well as the collaborative dinner.Great guests, infor

Do you think CBD works? Well the gang is split decision so we brought in a specialist to discuss the benefits and use cases of CBD.... We have Mark Gillian, founder of Kyoto Botanicals, join us for Happy Hour cocktails to talk about the Colorado-based CBD company. From scientific testing to the benefits of the miracle plant on our pets... we get to the bottom of the CBD hype train that has taken the country by storm. If you want to try Kyoto's variety of products, go to www.kyotobotanicals.com and use promo code STONEDAPPETIT for 20% off your order. They ship nationwide!

On this week's episode of Stoned Appetit presented by Kyoto Botanicals, the gang sit down to talk about the loaded schedule of events in Colorado. From live music returning to Denver to the 4/20 smoke fest downtown.. the guys touch on it all. In addition to casual tomfoolery & gab conversation.. we also give the deals from cannabis companies around town AND restaurants that are playing with their menu for the stoner community! Tune in to a solid episode and don't forget to load up on herb before the holiday!

On this week's episode of Stoned Appetit presented by Kyoto Botanicals, we sit down with Brad Belenger, Oh Hi cannabis company rep & dual-citizen comedian! We talk with Brad about everything from his upbringing to his career choice, and the path that led from one to the other.. ITS A JOURNEY. Irish diplomat, comedian, skydiver, pedal hopper, cruise line worker to working for one of the best companies in Colorado, helluva ride he's had in his 29 years. We hear some of his stand up jokes from his time in Ireland (think Conor McGregor + his mom), we talk consumption methods and dive into the new line of cannabis-infused energy drinks that have the dispensary market around Colorado. Hilarious episode, wild tangents and a lot of backtracking... excellent time, great guest with an even better product! Try out Oh Hi Beverages on your next dispensary run, and let us know what ya think on social!! Cheers

On this week's episode of Stoned Appetit, presented by Kyoto Botanicals (Promo Code STONEDAPPETIT for 20% off), invites Nick & Bill from the Diego Pellicer Dispensary in Denver Colorado to join us to talk about all things cannabis. From how they found their way into the industry (shoutout LinkedIn) to how they came up with the idea to make a casual, relaxed atmosphere while slinging the dankest cannabis the state of Colorado has to offer. In addition to talking about dispensary anxiety, covid fucking everything up, we also rip on Ivy league educations, ageism, and then we ask some seriously stupid stoner questions that have EXCELLENT answers... All in all, a fantastic episode with great guests who sling epic doja. Tune in, Subscribe to the pod, review the page, and then go shop at Diego Pellicer Dispensary on the corner of Alameda & Federal Blvd in S Denver.

On this week's episode of Stoned Appetit (sponsored by Kyoto Botanicals- check em out online), Chris & Kip sit down with Kris Moon from James Beard Foundation & Emily Hutto, Founder of RadCraft right here in Colorado! We talk about their new campaign "The Craft Coloring Book" which is sold online with all proceeds going to assist the OPEN FOR GOOD campaign that aims to assist minority-owned businesses that have been adversely effected by the pandemic & subsequent bullshit assistance from the govt. There are many things that the food & beverage community is doing to curve the stigma and bring long overdue change to the culinary scenes, and this fundraising coloring book is just one of many ways these two organizations are helping fight for change. Check out the full episode to learn more about the Craft Beer Coloring book, learn more about the campaign, Open For Good, from the James Beard Foundation and stick around for the tomfoolery and goofy ass questions we ask at the end! Great episode, 9.

On the first episode of the 2021, the gang sit down virtually with MedPharm Holdings CEO, Albi Gutierrez. We jumped right into the meat of it, and talk about all things cannabis & all thing Albi. We talk about growing up in Colorado, his introduction into the cannabis industry, his C-level title and then dive into the nitty gritty of their new campaign AWARE-N-US.AWARE-N-US (Awareness) is a new Colorado cannabis brand specifically designed to inspire social change. Powered by best-selling concentrates brand BATCH, AWARE-N-Us will release a brand-new vape cartridge every quarter of 2021, each benefitting a different charitable partner, starting with a Feb. 1 drop of Banilla vape cartridges benefitting the Black Cannabis Equity Initiative (BCEI), in honor of Black History Month.Check out the new episode, and then go to your nearest dispensary & check out BATCH EXTRACTS!

My sincerest apologies to everyone, I didn't realize we had not dropped an episode in our folder and so here it is!! We sat down with Lauren Bailey, founder of Postino Wine Cafe to talk about their newest location in Denver (9th & Colorado - Killer patio & safe indoor dining), but the conversation quickly turned to hilarity and tomfoolery. Between discussions about her creating a restaurant empire in the SW and growing to Colorado.. we talk about her mistaking Jerry Rice for a laundry man, she grills us on how well we know each other, and we talk mouth-guards from her high school days (google it if you're under 28). Great episode, I feel awful we didn't drop this way back when, we robbed you. For that I am sorry, and to Lauren... she is a great person, sincere entrepreneur, and good sport, thanks for joining us!

On this week's episode, the guys sit down with Jolt (@GuerillaGarden), Street Artist from Denver, CO. We talk about how Jolt grew up in the art-scene from family, and tagging bridges... then dive into the ever-growing street-art scene, not just Colorado but across the country... then we talk bout the current situation in the Five Points/RiNo situation with whitewashing CRUSH murals... and after the hammer was dropped, and Kip learned alot, the guys pick Jolt's brain about his favorite digs in #Denver. Tune in for some great conversation and a lil Denver history lesson!

On this week's episode of #StonedAppetit, the gang sat down with Chef Natascha to discuss the process of opening up her new digs in Sunnyside amidst a pandemic. Going from one of the most successful food-trucks in the Denver/Boulder area, to the food hall concept and breaking away to start her own thing in Denver (Fuck Rosetta Hall btw). We ask her about her decision to quit being a lawyer and jump in to the restaurant game, how she chose the vibe for Ginger Pig, and how she learned to cook such dank chinese food (spoiler: she's lived there)... In addition to getting her backstory, we learn about the headaches of owning a food truck, the joy of opening your own restaurant, and why she will be UBER SUCCESSFUL in the months and years to come. Check out the new episode, and if you're in the #Denver area.. Check out her new restaurant in Sunnside at 42nd & Lowell! Cheers

On this episode of #StonedAppetit, Kip sits down with Cort Smith, founder of the DaVinci Vaporizer Company. DaVinci highlights themselves as a high end vaporizer for the serious smoker. If you puff tough, this got has a rig for you. In addition to talking about the launch of their new product, IQ2, we also talk about his tenure in China, the weed scene in Asia, and what makes him the Bungee God of China (I made that name up right now). Check out that and all the other regular antics now, and if you like it... subscribe to our pod, rate & review this puppy!

On this episode of #Stoned Appetit we sit down with Marketing Manager Nikki Kujawski, of Stillwater Edible brand. I sit down with Nikki to talk about their recently dropped their "quick-release" dissolvable powder with CBD & THC ingredients. We talk about all things edibles, then dive into the best ways to mix Stillwater with your every day recipes, and conclude with our regular stupidty. Without Chris, there is a lot of Kip..so be weary, but let us know what ya think about the episode. Hilarious content, especially if you like Denver Yoga, or hidden gems in Denver cuisine