How to Live in Denver Podcast

Which is better -- Denver or the East Coast?  Listen to these two punk kids who've never lived on the East Coast dish on the exotic foreign culture of cities like New York and Washington D.C., Boston and Philadelphia, and compare it to our own culture and lifestyle of local Denverites.

Is real life like a sitcom?  Find out now, with this deep-dive introduction to SEASON THREE of the show!  Listen as our two hosts get personal about the meaning of careers, dating, roommates, life, the universe, and ... everything!

How do you get around??  Do you get around??  Do you even need to get around??  Here is everything you need to know about Denver driving and rush hour, light rails and RTD, and biking and more.

For the record, this jumped ahead of two unpublished episodes so it could come out in November!!  Since it's No Shave November, hear all about beards and facial hair, the history of beards in America and the world, and about how beards complement Denver culture versus the culture in other major cities.  So now, start growing your face hairs!!

What is your favorite season?  Since Fall is obviously everyone's favorite season, what are your favorite traditions?  Come hear the right way to season this year, and you will have a truly Colorado holiday season!

What is Denver culture?  Does it even have a culture?  We discuss the corrosive effects of transients and out-of-staters.  We discuss what people do, who people are, and why Denver is.  Learn everything you need to know to be a fly on the wall in Denver!

This episode is all on reasons to support local businesses.  We discuss different industries where Denver local business thrives, and industries where struggles.  We discuss some of our favorite local businesses, differences between urban and rural economies for supporting local businesses, and we debate the perks and drawbacks of "Capitalism".  Whatever that means.

What are the perks and drawbacks of eating out vs. eating in?  Is a restaurant better, or your own kitchen?  Of, course, it depends!  We discuss convenience, cost, and social factors, including intimate friends, large friends groups, first dates, and long-term relationships!

Would you rather live in a house or an apartment?  Hear the roommate who is never home debate with the roommate who exclusively does all of the yardwork and upkeep, as they discuss about whether a house or an apartment is a better living situation.  Hear about the evolving housing situation of the (now-down-to-two) hosts, and hear about their experiences with living in houses and apartments, including the pros and cons of each, and tips for getting by in either situation.

Americans are now lonelier than ever, and they need community!  Even before the events of this last year, Millennials were often one of the most socially isolated generations in history, and the Gen Z coming after us is even worse off.  As our country faces sky-rocketing mental health concerns as a result of all of this, we will tell you how to fight the technocracy and a shuttered culture so that you can foster community.

WE LOST ONE OF OUR HOSTS!  Our favorite host!  Just kidding, the two guys we have left are just fine -- we promise it will still be a fun show!  However, we now have some personal insight on a popular topic -- how do you leave Denver?

We all know that WFH is the new norm in our current corporate climate. It has become infinitely more commonplace in the past year, and reshaped the working world as we know it. In this episode we discuss the pros and cons of WFH, as well as give tips based on our own experiences. Goodbye commuting, hello constant snacking!

Welcome to the grand debut of Season Two! Here us talk about what he hope 2021 will bring, and about how to create a fresh start. How to Live in Denver is all about what it's like to be a young adult in the 2020's, which includes coping with the lingering effects of last year's pandemic, as well as generally how to make a fresh start with the new year!

Would you rather live in the city or in the suburbs? What even is a suburb? What even is a city? We'll answer some of these questions and more, in this very educational episode. Learn about some of the suburbs surrounding Denver. We'll debate whether or not some towns even count as suburbs or as their own different city, including Golden, Castle Rock, Aurora, Colorado Springs, and Boulder. Is Milwaukee a suburb of Chicago? Find out, now!

Do you ski? This episode will tell you the hot ski resorts to try out, share some of our funny/ embarrassing ski stories, and just tell you everything that you need to know about this popular and stereotypically Denverite past-time.

We would like to initiate you and welcome you into the Denver craft brewery scene! We'll give you some recommendations on good breweries to try out, as well as telling you a bit of what to look for in a good brewery, and go over some different styles of beer you might like to try as well. Whether you are part of the Beer Snob cult yet or not, you'll get valuable information and fun talking points out of this latest episode!!As always, we are not affiliated with any of the companies we mention in this episode. All mentions are intended only as consumer reviews.

Especially in this last year of 2020, it's been a struggle for many people to find new and convenient ways to stay fit and active. Well, guess what? None of the three of us have the Dad Bod yet! Listen to these three handsome young men discuss what works and what they do to stay in shape. Includes tips on various activities from gyms, team sports, and adventure sports, to the importance of nutrition, and how different jobs can help or hinder the goal of staying in shape.

Are you a die-hard Denverite? Maybe you're looking at different cities to move to, or to visit. Maybe you are just curious about the culture of different U.S. cities. No matter, the best way to really understand what makes a city unique and what makes it tick, is to contrast it with a similar city. With metropolitan populations of just under 3 million each, and both sitting proudly in the heart of the U.S., St. Louis and Denver are two such comparable cities. But that's about where the similarities end...

This special guest episode was recorded on our way to Utah, and so fittingly we will discuss some of the most popular road trip destinations you can go to from Denver! If you're looking to plan a road trip in the future, or just wanting to hear about exotic other lands such as California or the Midwest, this is the episode for you!You will also hear from Flatlander's mysterious fiancee, who regular listeners will have heard plenty about on previous episodes.

Are beer snobs or coffee snobs worse? Listen as we debate the pretentiousness of millennial connoisseurs and explain the intricacies of beer culture and coffee culture. This is a somewhat educational episode with plenty of humor to keep it fresh.

Denver has a dramatic dog addiction. This week we are discussing why there are so many dogs in Denver, we will share some of the quirky or obnoxious aspects of pet ownership, and talk about our own experiences with keeping pets. You will also learn about our good friend on four legs, Harley!

Do you sports? As a young adult, recreational sports leagues are one of the better ways to meet new people in your city. We discuss what our experience has been doing various sports leagues, including our favorite kinds of leagues, funny anecdotes and experiences, and some of the other benefits of doing such leagues.

A huge part of single living in any major city, is the debate on whether to live by yourself or with roommates. In this episode, we discuss our experiences living with roommates, including ragging a little bit on each other's quirks and habits. We discuss amusing roommate situations from our pasts, discuss apartment living vs. house living, and tell you the fateful story of how we found each other. It was truly love at first prank.

Summer is here! And now that the economy has opened up, you may be searching for things to do around town. We gotcha covered! We give tips on heading to the mountains, give some local business reviews again, and we share a few ideas for things to do just around the house this summer as well.

We've all been in that awkward situation where you have guests in from out of town, and you don't have anything planned to do with them. Whether you are a Denver-ite who is hosting friends, or if you're from another state and planning on visiting Denver in the near future, this episode will help you know what's hot, and a little of what's not, in Denver.

Wash Park. Love it or hate it, Washington Park is easily the most popular park in Denver. Our three hosts ponder the evidence and then debate, is it overrated? In this first episode, we will talk about our favorite activities to do in the park, ponder what other choices Denver residents have for parks, and examine the popularity of outdoor recreation during this time of social distancing. At the end we debate, and finally arrive at a consensus. Listen now to find out, is Wash Park overrated?