Transplant & The Native

On this episode of NVC "Stoned Appetit" the gang sit down with Bobby Stuckey- Master Sommelier, Owner & Proprietor of Frasca Food & Wine, Tavernetta Denver & Pizzeria Locale. This guy is a MACHINE. From his hobby of marathon running (WHO DOES THAT BY CHOICE?!) to how he runs his restaurants... it was an absolutely fascinating conversation between best friends (we're now best friends). He invites Kip & Chris over for dinner, and they dig into some of his favorite places to hit around Boulder & Denver... We also give shoutouts to all sorts of our friends & goof off for a solid hour.. If you want to know more about the man behind the blazers, the man who exceeds expectations anytime he sets his mind to it, and a dedicated dude... this is your episode. Humble, Kind, and hilarious Cat, Cheers to Bobby!

On this week's episode of No Vacancy Colorado, the gang sit down with founder of Seedstock Brewery (conveniently located on Colfax Ave & Lowell Blvd) owner Ron Abbott & coworker Emily Tracy, to talk about their passion for beer. We start with asking the same ol same ol, how Ron got in to the business, his passions, and what brought him to Colorado from sunn...eek, flat Nebraska. After diving into his background we start to pick his brain about his favorite spots in Denver. As a long time transplant and down to Earth guy, he had some great spots that we would otherwise not have thought of. They goof off, talking sports, favorite types of beers, and his experience at the 2019 Collaboration Fest. This guy is awesome, very knowledgable & humble as one can be.... Doesn't hurt he has some of the best beers (IMO) in Denver, but these were knockout guests. Listen to the episode, tell a friend, and stop in to Seedstock Brewery for one of their great weekly specials, or just to enjoy a beer on their big ass

This is one of our best episodes to date... This week on NVC's "Stoned Appetit" episode, the gang sits down with Maria Empanada owner & founder, Lorena Cantarovici. We talk about her upbringing, from coming to America with only $300 and the shoes on her feet.. to the fire foods and inspiration she gets for her "pockets of love and dankness". Lorena recently opened up her 4th & 5th locations in Denver, one off Platte St and one in Broadway Marketplace. Lorena was recently named one of the top bakers in the country, and we were ecstatic to sit down with her and learn the history of her restaurants. In addition to the regular segments and banter, Kip & Chris start vying for Lorena's affection and the coveted role as hubby #5... If you want a laugh come listen to the guys try & speak in foreign languages... and stay to hear the fantastic story of Lorena & her rise to the Goddess of Goodies in Colorado.Tune In. Be sure to check out one of Maria Empanada's locations around the Denver metro area.

On this episode of No Vacancy Colorado, the guys sit down with 2 of the members of Colorado-based bluegrass band Meadow Mountain. The band is playing here in town @ The Gothic Theatre March 15th, so we sat down with the guys to pick their brains before they pick on stage. We ask them about their upbringings in a Colorado ski-town, then dive into the nitty gritty of the band & tour life. As usual we discuss the local spots, as they both live in Denver but also talk about best stops & favorite eats while in the bus... Great episode, will be a great concert, and you should check out both!

The gang is back for another episode of No Vacancy Colorado! On this episode, the crew trek to State 38 Distillery out in Golden, Colorado for #FatTuesday and #NationalAbsintheDay to test the waters at one of Colorado's premier Absinthe distilleries. The guys sit down with owner Sean Smiley to talk about the history of his distillery, how he got in the booze game and a whole slew of other native talk. Between Daniel & Sean, we get some great insider knowledge on where you can catch a righteous buzz around the state. Between in the booze talk, we get Sean & Daniel's tips for food, favorite beverages and everything else about what makes this state great. With hypotheticals that are thrown in & current affairs (Avalanche & Mountain Lion fights) touched on as well. Great episode, great guests... and great booze! Tune in, tell a friend, and don't forget to review the podcast of how we can get better (yes, we know Chris's mic was fucked up)

On this week's episode of No Vacancy Colorado, the gang sit down with former Pro-snowboarder turned MMJ entrepreneur, Will Peddle of Billo Premium Cannabis, in Steamboat Springs-Colorado. As the guys were up there to "cover" Winter #Wondergrass... they really were just having a big time & needed some help in the recovery period of the daytime.. Will was kind enough to tell us about his upbringing, how he went from snowboarding to drug dealing (the cool kind thats legal), and his favorite stops around town. After sitting down with Will to learn about Billo, the guys got their hands dirty and spoke with Amy Webb of #1906Edibles to talk about the effects we need to see from our edibles, and what we should eat to prepare for another night of partying... After the science talk, we dive in to music, tops of the town... and some history of their company, which has a wide variety of dankness that would satisfy even my own mother with their delicious treats... Tune in to this episode if you're a fan of #MMJ, #Blue

On this weeks episode of No Vacancy Colorado, we break up a long, hilarious conversation with CATS (@CirclesAroundTheSun) drummer, Mark Levy in 2 pts. Fresh off tour opening for Greensky Bluegrass, and sitting in with Chris Robinson Brotherhood... Mark has been on the go for the last couple months.. with great stories to share. We talk about his humble upbringings here in Colorado, then how he started his first band, schooling on the East coast.. and then before we wrap up the story, we tour through #Prince house & urban myths/tales that we've heard of the Purple God... Great, hysterical episode for anyone who enjoys music, Prince, Grateful Dead, and all around good times. Tune in, tell a friend, and don't forget to review the podcast on whatever medium you listen through! LOOK FOR PART 2 THURSDAY!

On this episode of No Vacancy Colorado, the gang sit down with founder of Bonfire Entertainment and WinterWondergrass, Scotty Stoughton. They dive into his upbringings, how he found his way to Colorado and then how he came up with the idea to start throwing bluegrass festivals in-state (both winter and summer time festy's). They talk his musical inspiration, his travels, and everything under the Sun. If you're a fan of live music, and/or music festivals... you're gonna love this episode.. After we talk about all things Scotty, we send him through the regular ringer of #StonedAppetit questions as well as ask him his sleepers of Denver.. He gave some great responses, but really loves his ol lady's cookin.. So be warned, she may be the best in state! Tune In, Tell a friend, and if you're in Steamboat this weekend.. come say hey!

On this week's episode of No Vacancy Colorado, the gang sit down with the ladies of the "Coaster Quotes" book, which highlights witty comments by bar patrons from around Denver and surrounding areas. Drinking with these ladies felt much like looking in the mirror, as our banter & jokes were met with warm smiles & hilarious replies. The 4 pack discuss how the ladies came up with the concept for their new book about the Denver bar scene, their favorite spots to hit around town.. and then get some background/context on some of the best quotes from the book...After that, we go into some Stoned Appetit segments & an irregular rapid fire... This episode is GD hysterical, and the book is even better.. You can buy the book on www.novacancyco.com as well as DM'ing the ladies of @Coaster_Quotes on Instagram... Tune in, Tell A Friend, Buy a book, and support your local "authors" #StonedAppetit #NoVacancyCO

On this episode of No Vacancy Colorado, the guys sit down with "2018 recipient Most Influential Young Professional" & Zepplin Development's VP of Development, Justin Croft. We pick Justin's brain on the idea, concept, and history of the projects that have taken over the Denver commercial landscape (especially the RiverNorth neighborhood). As a CO native & one time nomad, Justin brings a slew of inspiration from other cities & ideas on how to make Denver, and its communities better. We talk about how they came up with the idea of "The Source" and "Zepplin Station"... then start to figure out where the next big neighborhood that will pop around Denver.. We ask the regular questions, and go through the regular hoops of dinosaur questions & Justin's favorite stops in Colorado... very informative, as we learn new spots that are must-hits, sleeper best food on Federal, and other place that have stood the test of time around Colorado. Great episode for nostalgic natives, and new transplants looking t

Oh boy, do we have a killer episode... on this episode of "Stoned Appetit" by No Vacancy Colorado, Kip & Chris sit down with Chef Rich Lee & Kevin Lind of Eleven Madison Park restaurant. The 4 talk all sorts of food stories, from EMP backgrounds to how they became team leaders of the #EMPWinterhouse ... they discuss the background of the seasonal houses, favorite experiences from spending their summers in the Hamptons & winters in Aspen.. and of course FOOD. We get the guys to argue West coast vs East coast... Shake Shack vs In N Out, the better China Town's, and hilarious stories about how they make all of their guests feel right at home, when dining with the EMP family. These guys were an absolute hoot, and when we got in to our regular segments, we couldn't stop laughing.. Y'all wont either. Tell a friend, Review the GD podcast on iTunes or Spotify, and mash that subscription button. Special THANK YOU to Sara Rosenberg, Kevin, Rich & the whole #EMPWinterHouse family for helping fulfill a d

On this episode of No Vacancy Colorado, we announce our newest team member, our plans to take over the internet with a new medium (Stoned Appetit TV), and then we dive into the Mezcal with our dear friend Kayla, of 1000 Things To Do In Denver. It's literally just 4-5 friends sitting around a bowl of white cheese dip, shooting the shit & talking about the great things of Colorado. It's an episode everyone can relate to... We dive into what brought Kayla to Colorado, and how she has blown up on the scene as "Denver's Best Instagram Page" and one of the beacons for trending topics & locations around CO.... Its a hilarious episode with some raunchy rapid fire, and hilarious dinosaur conversation... Its the epitome of Stoned Appetit + 1000 Things To Do around town. Tune In, Tell a Friend, and please review us if you have a few minutes to spare. We really appreciate it.

On this week's rendition of "Stoned Appetit" brought to you by No Vacancy Colorado, the gang sit down with new restauranteur & proprietor, Mario Vera, of Mario's Ocean Club. They discuss his path to Colorado, his passion for seafood from all corners of the country & world... In addition to tasting their new menu, and hitting all the staples of seafood lore.. the guys dive in to Mario Kart discussion, Mario's favorite stops around town, last concert he caught (and music festival) and what he does with his free time... (Hint: He's a lifelong skier). Its a great episode, with a really cool guest, we feel everyone would appreciate. So tune in, go try the new Mario's Ocean Club on S Broadway, and enjoy getting your seafood fix!

NEW EPISODE SPONSORED BY FILLMORE DENVER. Don't forget to follow @FillmoreDEN on social media for concert updates, free tickets, and prizes galore!On this episode of No Vacancy Colorado, the gang sit down with Melissa Pros, founder of Vino Pass, and wine community members Tyzok Wharton of Carboy Winery, and James Blanchard of Blanchard Family Wines. In addition to being wine-geeks, the three share another commonality as well.. They all served for their country, and for that we can't thank them enough.The round table discussion centered around Colorado wine, from the current state to the history of New World wines and the future of wine in America. They dive into their history, and how Melissa came to found Vino Pass and the Colorado community that has come to embrace it. They discuss all the different wineries in the state, the 28 locations that are included & involved in the augural Vino Pass book. After talking wine and Vino Pass, the crew go through the regular gauntlet for No Vacancy conversations.. f

A new episode of No Vacancy Colorado has dropped! On this episode of NVC, Kip sits down with local artist, musician & internet viral rapper, Dylan Montayne. We talk about his upcoming show, and first headlining gig in Colorado, at the Syntax, on Saturday, Jan 12th. In addition to teasing his concert, we talk about all things inspiration. How he found his passion being an artists, what kinda music influenced him through the years.. and of course we go on more tangents. From Notre Dame football to going viral rapping in an uber.. we covered the widest array of conversation & it was great... Tune in, Tell a friend, and if you are looking for something fun to do in Denver this weekend.. go check out Dylan's show (and follow him on IG @dylanmontayne). We apologize about the poor editing/echo, Kip broke the equipment recently, and it's still not back to normal.

On our first ever episode of Whiskey Wednesday, we have our host The Wizard sit down with The Accountant, to talk about what to expect from our newest show/segments! After a brief shout out to our friends at The Fillmore-Denver, they talk about their new show: The gang will meet weekly, talk about the best in the business, best in town, and sleepers that folks may not about... In addition to that, they will discuss their sippin whiskeys, and the allusive ones that other folks may not be privy to... Tune in if you love booze, want to learn more about booze, or more about the market that Colorado has created! Cheers until next week, and Happy Holidays!

PERFECT EPISODE FOR TRAVELING DURING THE HOLIDAYS... On this episode of "Stoned Appetit" by No Vacancy Colorado, the team sit down with James Beard Award winning Chef, Alon Shaya!!! After Kip gets through his awkward intro & being star struck... this is one of the best episodes to date. The guys ask Alon about his background, how he got into food & how he found his way to Denver. From being a transplant to many cities, to calling NOLA & now Denver home... they dissect his path to the top! They talk about Katrina, the JBF awards, Pom Hospitality... and then they talk about Colorado! In addition to the normal segments of "Dinosaurs: Yay or Nay" & Rapid Fire... We introduce a new segment making fun of "Elite Yelpers" which is hilarious.... and then we also break some big news about 2019!! Pretty awesome episode, all the way to end. Tune In, Tell a Friend, and Have a safe & happy holidays! See y'all in the new year.

This week on No Vacancy Colorado, the gang sit down with Colorado Brewer's Guild Marketing Guru, Steve Kurowski, over at Baere Brewery on Broadway. The guys talk about his back story that led him down the path of brew life. From being a native that's lived all over the state, to having one of the greatest jobs on the planet... they dive in to it all. In addition to talking about Colorado beers, we discuss how the landscape and nightlife of Denver has changed, just as the landscape of craft beers have changed around America in the last 20 years. From hanging with Hickenlooper to skiing n raging in his formative years in Durango.. This guy personifies COLORADO. Tune in if you're a beer snob, Colorado native, or a transplant that wants to know more about this great state.. Steve shares knowledge and historical stories that are great flashbacks. Fantastic guest, and a fun drinking buddy... 10/10, will invite back!

On this episode of No Vacancy Colorado, Kip sits down with NVC Foreign Ambassador Carly McCarroll to talk about her upcoming trip to spread the good word of Stoned Appetit & the Colorado gang, to the folks of South America. They dive in to her jet setting locations, foods & drinks of the local regions, and all that she plans to do with her time south of the equator. From there, we dive in to her past travel habits, jinxes, things she can not travel without (including her dancing machine husband), and then dive into how she will spend her holidays overseas. From there, they goof off and go on tangents, talking bout favorite stops around the globe, passport stamps and fill Kip with envy from past experiences... Quite the episode for any vagabond or person who may have the travel itch, they need to scratch. Tune in to this episode, and many more as you travel for the holiday season, or just to work. It's a real doozy!!! Wish Bon Voyage to CMac... and don't forget to please review the podcast on iTunes, G

This week on No Vacancy Colorado, the gang sit down (on computers) with Brian McClintic, MS of Viticole Wine Club & "Somm" movie lore. They discuss his fame from the documentary that went worldwide viral, how life has changed since getting his master sommelier certification, and what's changed since he started his own business. From traveling the world & meeting the greatest minds in wine, to living his best life on the West Coast we dive into it all. In addition to digging into his personal life, the guys also discuss climate change, organic wines, what helped him shape his wine club, Viticole, and our regular #CO based segments. If you're a fan of food & booze, world travel, or climate change... then this episode is right up your alley!! Tune in, tell a friend, and also go download the new movie on iTunes, #Somm3!! #NoVacancyCO #StonedAppetit