Podcast

Ep. 274: Tony Zezas – Renaissance Man

Tony Zezas can converse with you on any subject for, I imagine, any length of time. He’s got incredible wit, insight, and charm. He’s one passed test away from earning his Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 4 Diploma in Wines. He’s helped launch James Beard recognized restaurants. He’s traveled all over and accumulated…

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Ep. 273: John Connelly – Co-Author of Beyond Kuiper, Aerospace Engineer

John Connelly is the co-author of Beyond Kuiper: The Galactic Star Alliance. Here’s a teaser of what you can expect from it, taken from THE B.K.U: There is no Drake equation. There is no question on sentience. The galaxy is alive, filled with life, the only issue, us humans aren’t invited. The Galactic Star Alliance…

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Ep. 272: Jose Prieto – Lead Singer and Guitarist of MakeWar

Jose Prieto is the lead singer and guitarist of MakeWar, one of my new favorite bands. I became hip to MakeWar thanks to NERF, who curates KTCL’s HD Radio Station Punk Tacos. He loved their sound, and when I heard them the first time, I was immediately hooked. After my interview with Jake Kiley from…

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Ep. 271: Noah Hutton – Writer & Director of Lapsis

Noah Hutton is the Writer and Director of Lapsis, a science fiction movie I had the privilege of seeing at Denver Film Festival 2020 (#DFF43). It’s described thusly on the film’s website: In a parallel present, delivery man Ray Tincelli is struggling to support himself and his ailing younger brother. After a series of two-bit…

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Ep. 270: Mark Berzins – Executive Producer of Most Guys Are Losers

Mark Berzins is the Lead Dog at Little Pub Company, the largest independent pub and restaurant company in the state, under whose umbrella are several establishments I’ve spent a great deal of time in. Shoutout to The Spot, which was, well, my spot when I lived in West Wash Park, and the College Inn, which…

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Ep. 269: Major Glen – Denver Rock Band

Major Glen makes rock music that feels like it could fit in virtually any era. That’s a tribute to the talent of its members, and also just how kickass their tunes are. Barrett Ward plays rhythm guitar and sings, Ben Brich plays drums, and they comprise half of this quartet formed in Glendale, CO. On…

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Ep. 268: Christie Buchele – Comedian

Christie Buchele is a Denver-based standup comic, former host of the Empty Girlfriend Podcast, member of the Pussy Bros, teacher, and all-around cool chick. Big thanks to our mutual friend Cecile for hooking the two of us up! On this week’s show we talk about bridging the political gap between liberals and conservatives, how to…

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Ep. 267: Kyle Bell – Former CSU Running Back

“I’ve got a fever… and the only prescription is more Kyle Bell.” You likely remember the Saturday Night Live skit with Christopher Walken as Bruce Dickinson coaching Blue Oyster Cult on how to punch up their song “Don’t Fear the Reaper” with more cowbell. Well, if you were in the stands at Hughes Stadium, you…

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Ep. 266: Rob Rector – Podcaster OG, Film Buff

Rob Rector is responsible for my first ever podcast appearance. He ran a site called Natsukashi, and on May 1, 2009, he released our conversation with Stu Charno as the three of us discussed the 1985 gender-swapping farce Just One of the Guys. Rob’s structure of the show was impeccable, his hosting style amiable, and…

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Ep. 265: Kitty Vincent – Owner, Revolver Salon; Lead Guitarist, Zealot

Kitty Vincent was introduced to me by a mutual friend (Hi, Cecile!), and she’s the owner of Revolver: A Salon in Denver, and the lead ripping guitarist for Denver band Zealot. It’s always a thrill to meet parents of young children that aren’t dorky ciphers and who actually continue to engage in other pursuits beyond…

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