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Finally Some Bad NewsLive at Western SkyOn this episode of Finally Some Bad News, Zach and Preston record the podcast live at Western Sky Bar & Taproom! The guests for this show were Harrison Garcia, Edward Wolden, Cory Helie, Haley Raven, Steve Vanderploeg, Christie Buchele, and Geoff Tice. And comedian/friend of the show Greg Ellis filled in as third mic and performed on the keyboard! Recorded 3/13/25The headlines the comedians tackled this episode were tariffs, Elon Musk, the stock market, President Trump, the police, Hellen Keller, Saudia Arabia buying Pokemon Go, Dolly Parton's husband passing away and more!2025-03-171h 04
Finally Some Bad News#22: Live at The Comedy FortOn this episode of Finally Some Bad News, Zach and Preston host their first live show of the podcast at the famous Comedy Fort in Fort Collins! Recorded 1/2/25 They are joined by Emily Cornelious, Alex Linton, Dan Jones, Cory Helie, Nick Holland, Jose Macall, Cori Ellen, Rosalie, Edward Wolden and Ben Bryant to read monologue jokes! Joke topics include Jimmy Carter dying, Joe Biden, Trump, P Diddy, Luigi Mangione, Tesla, Elon Musk, and more!Follow us on Socials!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finallysomebadnewsYouTube: https://www...2025-01-051h 22
Finally Some Bad News#20: J.O.I. BidenGuest Contributors: Winslow Dumaine, Annie Hildebrand, Elliot Broder, and Cory Helie. Recorded 12/22/24.FinallySomeBadNews.com2024-12-2355 min
Finally Some Bad News#19: Wine/11Guest Contributors: Cory Helie, Steve Vanderploeg, Edward Wolden Arceneaux. Recorded 12/15/24.2024-12-1643 min
Finally Some Bad News#13: Hold the OnionsZach and Preston are joined by comedians Jake Cambron, John Dahlgren and Cory Helie! Recorded 10/27/242024-10-2754 min
Finally Some Bad News#09: Casey Anthony's New ManRecorded 09/08/24. Zach and Preston are joined by Cory Helie, John Dahlgren, Anthony Crawford and Alex Linton!2024-09-0953 min
Finally Some Bad News#08: September 1st, 2024Zach and Preston are joined by Allen Strickland Williams, Cory Helie and John Dahlgren!2024-09-0238 min
Finally Some Bad News#07: August 25th, 2024Zach and Preston are joined by Geoff Tice, Cory Helie, Nick Holland and Haley Raven!2024-08-2650 min
Finally Some Bad News#06: August 17th, 2024Zach and Preston are joined by Cory Helie and Steve Vanderploeg! 2024-08-1943 min
Finally Some Bad News#03: July 28th, 2024This week Zach and Preston are joined by Cory Helie, Haley Raven and Nick Holland!2024-07-291h 02
Finally Some Bad News#02: July 21st, 2024This week Zach and Preston are joined by Cory Helie, David Rodriguez and David Kousgaard!2024-07-2241 min
City Cast DenverWage Theft Hypocrisy, Breweries Keep Closing, and ‘Love Is Blind’ SightingsIt’s Friday and we’re looking back at the biggest stories of the week. First, while Denver’s auditor’s office has been busy recovering more than $2 million in stolen wages, a state lawmaker was removed as a sponsor of a wage theft bill after allegedly committing wage theft in her own office! Then, South Broadway staple Grandma’s House announced its closure at the end of April, joining 17th Ave.’s Alpine Dog and a list of more than 30 craft breweries to close across the state in the past year — is the era of the craft brew over? Host Bre...2024-04-0541 min
Comics In Bars Throwing AxesDominic Syracuse: Season Two Premiere!Comics In Bars Throwing Axes welcomes you to season two!! We have Cheyenne, WY favorite Dominic Syracuse!!
Dom's been crazy busy building up the Cheyenne comedy scene. Visit Dilinger's Bar throughout the week to catch one of his wildly entertaining shows!!
We'll be tearing up The Metropolitan in Cheyenne on February 20th. Gonna warm up the crowd for Matt Bergman! Get tickets at TheMetDowntown.com
477 Distilling is re-releasing their Orange Barrel liquor! (477Distilling.com)
Greeley Hatchet House will let you bring a physical picture of your...2021-02-191h 07
Comics In Bars Throwing AxesMatt Cobos: Denver Comedy PersonifiedComics In Bars Throwing Axes has a staple of the Denver Comedy scene: Matt Cobos!!
Matt's brings a quick wit and a fun charm to every performance. You have a chance to see him live at the Moxi Theater February 19th!
Notable Northern Colorado Comedy Dates:
February 14th = Special Valentines Day Moxi Theater Comedy Showcase, 2 shows, Lunas Tacos and Tequila. Moxitheater.com
February 18th = High Brau Taphouse presents Trivia, Interrupted. Its your favorite trivia night with a comedy twist. Grub by La Petite French Bakery.
February 19...2021-02-1257 min
ROTATING TAP - CRAFT BEER AND COMEDY#27) Comedians Brett Hiker and Cory Helie (Power Hour)In this weeks episode we complete a power hour with comedians Brett Hiker and Cory Helie. In between shots of beer every minute, we discuss Pop-punk, Brett’s love show Comedian’s Power Hour, working at breweries and Steve almost dies from the hiccups.2020-09-1500 min
The MF PodcastThe MF Podcast #053 - You and your Big City Drugs...Greetings MFCKRS!
Welcome to Episode #053 of The MF Podcast!
Does your child have what it takes to be the next Ultimate Fighter?
In this episode:
► Our guest this week: Comedian, father and fucker shit upper, Cory-He-Helie!
► Hecklers get Handled!
► The new Blind Staggers record and Tony’s Yo-Yo mas
► “My baby threw up in my mouth” and other layup jokes
► One for the Homies shout-out to Big City Drugs!
Thanks so much for listening! Be sure to rate, review, subscribe! To learn more about other projects and to help us make cool...2019-04-272h 02
The RevisionistsEpisode 87: Allen AllensworthWe’re back with the delightful Cory Helie to help us talk about Allen Allensworth! Meanwhile, Cory’s slip of the tongue leads to the next Hamilton, Zach remixes Richard Nixon, and Brian is grossly mischaracterized.The next five people to write a review on iTunes are eligible for a free t-shirt! Details in the episode after the alternate history.Become a member by pledging over at our Patreon page!Check out all the awesome shows on the Denver Podcast Network!2019-04-2052 min
Mutiny Transmissions PodcastsBook Club Chapter 7: The Best We Could DoJoin Jen Kolic, Byron Graham and Mutiny Transmissions' own Cory Helie for a discussion of "The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir" by Thi Bui! 2018-10-2944 min
Welcome To DenverEp. 46 Nathan Lund - Denver Comedy ChampCory sits down at the Comedy Compound to talk with Denver's Comedy Champ Nathan Lund.
Brought to you by Renegade Brewing and Sexpot Comedy.2016-02-181h 23Welcome To DenverEp. 45 Mara Wiles - Denver's Premier Transplant Comic (Not THAT transplant)Cory returns to the Comedy Compound to interview ones of it's tenants Mara Wiles. Mara is a Denver comic who is responsible for some of the most creative show ideas in town, she's been involved in the improv world and can be seen crushing it with one character or another at the Vine Street Pub debates.
Join Mara for the following shows to be guaranteed a fun time.
Mara Wiles and the Funky Brunch at Grandma's House the last Saturday of every month.
Funnyside Sessions at Image Brew, first Th...2016-01-3000 minWelcome To DenverEp. 44 Paul Epstein - Twist & Shout Records OwnerCory joins Paul Epstein in his Denver home to talk music, Twist and Shout Records and strangely, professional wrestling. Learn about the origin of the coolest record store in Denver, his thoughts on music, success and the fine city of Denver.
Brought to you by Renegade Brewing Company and Sexpot Comedy. Drink Craft Beer, Smoke Weed, Eat Pizza.2016-01-1500 minWelcome To DenverEp. 43 Aaron Howell - MF White Ruckus FudgeAaron Howell, the bananahammock wearing frontman of MF Ruckus and MC of White Fudge joins Cory for a chat about cops, fathers, the road, getting hilarious with your band mates and ultimately having a good time.
Join Aaron at 3 Kings Tavern Jan 8th (TONIGHT) for the 10th Anniversary party where Mf Ruckus, White Fudge, Forth Yeer Freshman and some bands Aaron isn't in light up the stage. As well as an art show in the basement.
Sponsored by Renegade Brewing and Sexpot Comedy.2016-01-0800 minWelcome To DenverEp. 42 Bud Bronson & the Good Timers - Enter the Fantasy MachineDENVER, WE ARE BACK FOR SEASON 2 and packing a gosh darn punch with one of the Queen City's best bands Bud Bronson and the Good Timers. BB&TGT is known around Denver for partying and partying, man, as well as writing songs so embedded with Denver culture it would make John Elway's giant head spin.
Give this episode a listen, learn what sets this band apart from others and then plan on heading to the Savoy at Curtis Park tonight for their album release show with The Outfit and Safe Boating Is No Accident. 8 p.m. doors...2015-12-181h 24Welcome To DenverEp. 41 Damian Burford - Podcaster From A Different MasterCory talks with his Podcaster from another Master Dammit Damian Burford from the Mostly Harmless Podcast. Cory and Damian became fast pals through their love of punk rock, beer and hearing their own voices, so it was only a matter of time before this interview had to happen.They talk about music, food and Damian's travels from the east to Colorado Springs and his eventual move to Denver. Be sure to check out Damian's most recent episode of his podcast where he interviews one of Cory's favorite musicians Dan Andriano.Sponsored by Renegade...2015-08-1654 minWelcome To DenverEp. 40 Live at UMS - Music from Sour Boy Bitter GirlCory and a wacky bunch of merry funsters gathered at Badgers in Denver for UMS Festivities. Along with an acoustic performance from Benjamin Buttice of Sour Boy Bitter Girl, comedians Eric Henderson and Steve Vanderploeg captain teams for trivia with members from Motion Trap and Safe Boating Is No Accident. Listen as they each describe their favorite UMS moment and tear in to some rock and roll trivia questions that defifintely weren't lifted from a deck of Trivial Pursuit cards.Shout out to show sponsors Renegade Brewing Companny and Sexpot Comedy. Check out Sexpot Radio...2015-07-3030 min
Empty GirlfriendEpisode 48: Cory Helie
This week we have our heart stolen by the Welcome to Denver Podcast's own, Cory Helie! Cory is going to be a newly wedded man very soon and we wanted to get the scoop, so good ol' Helie ended up giving up a triple scoop in a waffle cone because he's a helluvah guy! We talk about his first date with his fiance and his amazingly adorable proposal and also talk the tough topics like what to do when your dad catches you J-ing off. Make sure to follow Cory on Twitter at @CoryHelie and check out his award winning...2015-07-2800 minWelcome To DenverEp. 39 Rob Gleeson - Nature BoysCory and Rob Gleason, a comic who got his start in Denver and former House of Lies cast member, get together to discuss Rob's life in Denver and how things have changed since he left.Rob started doing comedy while attending DU and bolted shortly after graduation. Hear how he came to that decision and where it has taken his career. They chat on Adam Cayton-Holland's back porch, so if you want a detailed description of ACH's backyard, this podcast is for you. It also makes you a creep. Enjoy the episode and catch Rob tell jokes...2015-07-2453 minWelcome To DenverEp. 38 Sean White - Literally, Welcome to DenverSean White is a Chicago based comedian in town to experience all that is beautiful Denver. He joined Cory on the palatial pool side estate of James Draper, and talked about a handful of things, from awful tattoos to of course, Denver Colorado.
Want to see Sean tonight, July 18th? He'll be at 3 Kings Tavern for the Sexpot Comedy High Plains Premonition. With a handful of great denver comics, Sean is headlining with guest Rob Gleeson.2015-07-1849 minWelcome To DenverEp. 37 David Gborie - Gborie & Cory Having Fun In The OvenDavid Gborie joins Cory in his Southwest Denver estate as the two take giants leaps out of their karaoke hating comfort zones and sing a batch of tunes so fine you will throw away all of your Elvis Costello records and only want to listen to these two.Aside from the beautiful singing, listen as Gborie explains how he made it to Colorado, the teenage shenanigans he and two other Denver comics got in and get the low down on the new app 'Fun In the Oven' coming to a phone near you.Sponsorshiop brought...2015-07-031h 46Welcome To DenverEp. 36 Ladies of Colorado Beer - Shannon-Great Divide, Katie-Fort Collins, Bess-Wynkoop, Laura-RenegadeCory gets together with the ladies of Colorado beer to have a contest to see which brewery representative will win a meaningless contest pieced together as they played. Listen as Laura of Renegade, Bess of Wynkoop, Katie of Fort Collins and Shannon of Great Divide gives the details on how they started in the beer world as well as the scoop on handfuls of the strangest questions in gameshow history.Crack a local beer or about sixty like this group did and enjoy the show! Shout out to sponsors Sexpot Comedy and Renegade Brewing. Look...2015-06-191h 58
Mostly Harmless With Dammit Damian - Punk Rock Podcast99 - LIVE with Comedian Cory Helie, Tattoo artist Jen LaBounta & Musical guests Sour Boy, Bitter Girl!MOSTLY HARMLESS LIVE with Comedian Cory Helie (Host of Welcome To Denver Podcast) , Tattoo artist Jen LaBounta (From Johnny's Tattoo) & musical guest: Sour Boy Bitter Girl (Acoustic with Benjamin Buttice & Alex Bailey)!! Recorded in front of a "studio" audience at Mutiny Information Cafe in Denver!In this month's live episode, Damian is about the embark of on a (volunteer) trip of a lifetime to Thailand! He asks the crew about their adventures in traveling, vacationing and so much more as it turns into a show about pooping.The gang also play...2015-06-171h 42
Mostly Harmless With Dammit Damian - Punk Rock Podcast99 - LIVE with Comedian Cory Helie, Tattoo artist Jen LaBounta & Musical guests Sour Boy, Bitter Girl!MOSTLY HARMLESS LIVE with Comedian Cory Helie (Host of Welcome To Denver Podcast) , Tattoo artist Jen LaBounta (From Johnny's Tattoo) & musical guest: Sour Boy Bitter Girl (Acoustic with Benjamin Buttice & Alex Bailey)!! Recorded in front of a "studio" audience at Mutiny Information Cafe in Denver!
In this month's live episode, Damian is about the embark of on a (volunteer) trip of a lifetime to Thailand! He asks the crew about their adventures in traveling, vacationing and so much more as it turns into a show about pooping.
The gang also play another rousing game...2015-06-171h 42Welcome To DenverEp. 35 CROM-VER LIVE! - Nathan Lund, Safe Boaating Is No Accident, Xander Kreed, Nick Gossert, Royce IssacsOn a very special episode of Welcome To Denver, Cory meets up at Mutiny Information Cafe for a live Crom Comedy Festival Event like no other!The shenanigans began with fan photos with Denver Comedy Champ Nathan Lund. After the photo op, Cory took the stage to talk professional wrestling with Lund, Nick Gossert, Xander Kreed and Royce Isaacs of Lucha Libre & Laughs and finally Safe Boating Is No Accident, a Denver favorite in the music scene joined in on the conversation. You've got to listen to find out what kind of wacky things followed....2015-06-0558 minWelcome To DenverEp. 34 Kevin White - Fancies Himself a ComedianKevin White, Chicago comedian, by way of St. Louis hangs out with Cory at the Compound and discusses all of the important things in Denver. Like where to snag a good homemade pop tart or how to score some coke on the streets of Colfax. But really, you don't need to listen to this podcast to know where to find cocaine on Colfax.Kevin, by the rules of 1 Degree of Kevin O'Brien makes him Cory's new closest friend, so give this a listen and then check out Kevin's podcast Arguments and Grievances that he hosts with (guest...2015-05-2944 minWelcome To DenverEp. 33 Anthony Crawford - 365 Days of North Carolina's 2nd Favorite SonAnthony Crawford, originally a North Carolina comic, now in Denver joined Cory for a talk celebrating Crawford's first year in Denver. In the last 365 days Anthony has proven himself an important part of the scene and doesn't seem to be slowing down at all.The two talk the differences between the comedy scene in both areas as well as a deep, emotional conversation involving the best Nicktoons.Be sure to check Anthony's live Talking Shop show/podcast and his comedy bartending show called Amuze Booze with Meghan Deponceou.Sponsorshiop brought to you by...2015-05-2159 minWelcome To DenverEp. 32 Chris Charpentier - Re-release / The Trail to Comedy WorksChris Charpentier, previous guest on the show, is moving the California. Here is a re-release of his episode which is certainly one of the best! He has always been a kind guy, who can jab you as fast as he can compliment you. Cory and Charpie spent Cory's first couple weeks in Denver watching their Boston Red Sox win a World Series on TVs all across Denver, which was a cool thing to do with another pre-2004 Sox fan.
Wish Charpie well in LA and be sure he has an open invitation to be on this podcast...2015-05-071h 03Welcome To DenverEp. 31 Kathleen St. John - Sister Sister (with Lizzy St. John)Cory sits down for the Denver perspective from not one but two of the St. John sisters Kathleen and Liz. You may know Kathleen from being a kick ass Denver mom to a cool little guy, however she is also a talented writer who can be found on the Denver Post as well as the AV Club. Go check out some of her work describing Denver's strangest foods. With some help from Lizzy, Kathleen describes their departure from Iowa which led to her family moving here to Denver. They get in to talking about hair bands and d...2015-05-011h 14Welcome To DenverEp. 30 Zach Peterson - Getting Around To Talking About DenverZach Peterson,comedian, Nebraskan, podcaster and one of the people behind Chicago's Comedy Exposition joins Cory at Mutiny Info Cafe for a discussion which covers three comedy scenes, food, sports and music. This one has it all!
Zach hosts the Getting Around To It Podcast as well as Arguments and Grievances. You can also catch the second year of the Comedy Exposition this July 10-12.Cory met Zach two years ago at the inaugural CROM Comedy Festival in Omaha, which kicks off next month at this time and makes it's way in to Denver the...2015-04-241h 12Welcome To DenverEp. 29 In The Whale - A Glimpse In To The BlowholeIn The Whale, one of Denver's best rock bands joins Cory at Mutiny Information Cafe for a chat all thing inside and outside of the whale. For the first time, listener questions were asked to guests, which Nate and Eric knocked out of the park.Learn about the origins of In The Whale, from their beginnings in Greeley to the tour they're just about to embark on. In The Whale is having a brief vacation from Denver, so this podcast is a good way to re-familiarize yourself with Denver's premier rock duo. Snag their newest album 'Full...2015-04-171h 07Welcome To DenverEp. 28 Sam Tallent - At Tattered Cover, an Important Place To SamCory meets up with Denver comic, road dog and reader of books Sam Tallent. Enjoy their interview at Tattered Cover Bookstore in downtown Denver, that details one of the founding members of the Fine Gentlemen's Club history with Denver and the punk rock scene.He talks about as a youngster, his family sleeping in their car outside of bookstores, his stay at Mouth House and how he went from a kid from Elizabeth to one of the biggest personalities in the Denver comedy scene.This episode features an intro from Those Who Can't Star Adam...2015-04-091h 32Welcome To DenverEp. 27 Ken Arkind - This Poet Wears Denver On His Sleeve, Not T-ShirtCory and Denver poet/writer/performer Ken Arkind get together to talk all things Denver from art, smoking weed under I-25 and Chubbies to Federal Blvd., Jack Kerouac and the names of their high school bands. Ken wears Denver on his sleeve, doing slam poetry all over the country. He has handfuls of awards and accomplishments a simple google search will tell you all about, for instance he's an American National Poetry Slam Champion and published writer. You can pick up copies of his books at 'Coyotes' and 'Denver' at Mutiny Information Cafe and Kilgore Books and...2015-04-031h 38Welcome To DenverEp. 25 Zak Kinsella - Cartoonist, Illustrator, Dorkus MalorkusCory sits down for a talk with Denver artist and cool dude Zak Kinsella. Zak draws comics, cartoons and has the coolest interests. He recently completed Midspace #1, #2 & #3, which is available at Mutiny Info Cafe or find it online and has done work for the New York Times. They talk everything from artists in town not being able to keep up with high priced rent, professional wrestling and music. If only all of Cory's guests got him the way Kinsella did . . .
Go check out more of Zak's art Comic Con in Denver or at http://spicypeanut.deviantart.com/2015-03-211h 07Welcome To DenverEp. 24 Cam Omlid - Moments With Cam - Denver's Bar ManCory heads to the lovely north Denver home of Cam Omlid, Denver's favorite Bar Man and ONLY friend to hundreds of one time comedians who have trotted in and trudged out of open mics comedy shows all across Denver.
Cam began working at Comedy Works, made friends with the comics and has been a staple of the community ever since. This podcaster remembers meeting Cam four years ago at an open mic at the Squire Lounge and it was easy to see why everyone loves Cam Omlid so much.
Shout out to Renegade Brewing Company...2015-03-091h 25Welcome To DenverEp. 23 Brian O'Connell - of Renegade Brewing 'Offensively Delicious'Cory caught up with Brian O'Connell of Renegade Brewing at their new production facillity at 918 west 1st. They discussed their love for beer, the successes and failures of homebrewing as well as the city he decided to build his brewery in, Denver Colorado.
Furthermore, Renegade is making it's way to Nebraska in the next few days and is already in Kansas. Give the episode a listen and crack open a can of some offensively delicious beer. Below is the link to his article where he responds the Super Bowl ad firing shots at the delicious c...2015-02-271h 05Welcome To DenverEp. 22 Pilot Season 'No I In Podcast' - Jake Hamel & Robert Abbott with Brad GalliIt's time for another Pilot Season Podcast on Welcome to Denver and Cory welcomes comedians Jake Hamel and Robert Abbott to host their sports show 'There's No I in Podcast, podcast.'Give it a listen as they have their first guest, Denver comic Brad Galli discuss his love for the Rockies as well as wearing your team's colors in enemy territory.
If you like the show, encourage them to continue podcasting and let Denver become THE place for boat loads of podcasts. Shout out to Mutiny Information Cafe for letting us hang and record...2015-02-2156 minWelcome To DenverEp. 21 Byron Graham - Actively Broadening Cory's HorizonsByron Graham, Denver comedian and Westword writer takes Cory on a journey to The Empress on Alameda, where they enjoy dim sum and Cory gets a lesson on dumplings.Listen as the two discuss podcasts, Byron's lack of enthusiasm about craft beer and Cory's first experience eating fish eggs, which is probably something he will never seek out again.Byron will be at Denver Improv the day this comes out (2-12) so enjoy that and check out his column in Westword. Subscribe, comment, rate and tell a friend. Don't forget to drink Renegade...2015-02-121h 20Welcome To DenverEp. 20 Bree Davies - Turning Your Cheek to The Changing Face Of DenverBree Davies from Westword, Radio 1190 and all over Denver joins Cory for one of what he thinks is his better conversations about this fine city. They discuss how the the face of Denver has changed, of course they talked about where to chow and Bree gives Cory a tip that could have made him cool in high school, GRAB THE NEW RELEASE CD AND CRUISE IT WITH YOUR BEST GUY FRIEND.So go explore a new neighborhood, eat somewhere new that has always kind of scares you and enjoy Denver! And stay tuned down the road as...2015-02-021h 29Welcome To DenverEp. 19 Brett Hiker - His Comedy Is Something Of Substance, ABUSE!Cory gets to chappin (chat-yapping) with Brett Hiker from New York City... NEW YORK CITY!?!? Originally from the fine mountain state of Colorado.Near the pinball machines at Mutiny, amongst other things, they discuss the current project Brett is working on where he does 12 comedy sets on 12 drugs. Be sure to follow his progress at www.bretthiker.com and enjoy watching him crush a set on PCP, errrrr edibles.2015-01-231h 13Welcome To DenverEp. 18 Pilot Season 'Backing It Up' - Zeke Herrera & Bethany HernandezCory welcomes Bethany Hernandez and Zeke Herrera to his apartment to record the first of Welcome To Denver's Pilot Season Episodes! Where he gives the reigns of his podcast to someone with a cool idea!Zeke's idea was 'Backing It Up' where you defend some of the things you love that people give you a hard time about. For Zeke it was Kanye West and Mean Girls. Bethany was in to rom coms and Cory has had a love for John Denver that none of his friends share.Give it a listen and if you...2015-01-161h 04Welcome To DenverEp. 17 David Castillo of Pizza Time - The Pizza King of DenverBecause he requires food to be present for himself to connect with people Cory and David Castillo (AKA David Pizza) from Pizza Time chat over a couple of slices of pizza, like a couple of Old-age Mutant Ninja Turtles.They discuss how he became a musician & how he once had to sell a slice of pizza and a slice of his soul to the devil in order to actually become David Pizza. Okay, well that was made up. But they do talk about Denver, the music, the pizza and handfuls of other things you MUST here. Check...2015-01-091h 29Welcome To DenverEp. 16 Andy Sell - Taco Johns In Hand, They PodcastCory snagged a bag of delicious Taco John's west-mex food and met his ol' pal Andy Sell. Over some hardshells, potato oles and coffee, they discuss what makes Denver unique, how people in Iowa are entirely bigger bullies than those of Colorado and some fast food talk.You can see Andy as he will be performing all over Denver until heading back west. For instance, tonight (1/3) at Three Kings Tavern in the comedy basement for MIDNIGHTS, Cory and Eric Henderson's new show. Also, check out Andy's podcast People We Know.2015-01-031h 23Welcome To DenverEp. 15 Oh, It's Good To Be Back Home Again (for the holidays)Cory talks the reason for the season: HAVING FUN!2014-12-2918 min
Left Hand Right Brain PodcastLHRB 18: Daddy Issues and Farts w/ Cory HelieThis week JD shoots the shit with guest Cory Helie. Cory is a local comedian who runs an open mic at Mutiny Information Cafe, and hosts his own podcast called, Welcome to Denver. Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: our relationships with our fathers, weed, religion, divorce, working in radio broadcasting, peanut butter cups, eggnog, and Disney Channel Original Movies! This is what Cory Helie looks like. Check out Cory’s website here : http://welcometodenverpodcast.com Here is the website to Mutiny Information Cafe here: http://www.mutinyinfocafe.com2014-12-191h 12Welcome To DenverEp. 14 Hippieman John Novosad - Welcome To BoulderCory takes a trip to Boulder to talk with John Novosad, AKA Hippieman. A Boulder native, John started comedy in the late 70s and has been seen on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, at Comedy Works and in one of the more unique shows around the state 'Hippieman's Plans For America.'In the smoking room at Johnny's Cigar Bar, they talk about what Boulder was like growing up, how things have changed in the state as well as the state of comedy over the last 30 plus years.Be sure to check Hippieman...2014-12-181h 02Welcome To DenverEp. 13 Kayvan Khalatbari - Welcome To Denver Relief, Sexy Pizza and Sexpot ComedyCory stops by the (some argue Denver's most eligible) bachelor pad of the inspiring Kayvan Khalatbari, owner of Sexy Pizza, Denver Relief and Sexpot Comedy.They chat about how Kayvan went from working in the 9-5 game after leaving his home state of Nebraska to becoming the person Nebraskans ages 16-35 don't know they miss the most, yet. He helped with the cannabis fight in Colorado and is currently giving the Denver comedy scene a giant push by backing dozens of great shows and podcasts, like this very one.Stop by Sexpot Comedy's website, donate...2014-12-111h 25Welcome To DenverEp. 12 Ben Kronberg - It's Not Christmas Without KronbergCory meets up with Denver native and real funny guy Ben Kronberg, who tends to spend his holidays back home rather than one of the coasts where he typically hangs his camouflage hat and notepad. They discuss Ben's time growing up in the suburbs of Denver, how long it took him to find out how cool this city is and Ben introduces Cory to the Zodiac.Check out his website, Comedy Central Special and be sure to see him all over Denver this month for as you knows there is no better place for the...2014-12-051h 07Welcome To DenverEp. 11 John Baxter - Birdy Comp Volume 5 / This Ain't No CowtownCory sits down for a quick chat with John Baxter of This Ain't No Cowtown and Birdy to discuss Denver music and then they get right in to the compilation itself, featuring some of the best music in Denver like Bud Bronson and the Good Time, Weird Al Quaida and Rowboat.
Check out and download the comp here http://thisaintnocowtown.bandcamp.com/album/birdy-comp-vol-5 . 2014-11-231h 07Welcome To DenverEp. 9 Matt Orrin of El Charrito - Bellies full of Chicharrón and Punk Rock KaraokeCory heads to El Charrito on 21st and Larimer and talks with owner, barkeep and man behind one of Denver's BEST Karaoke Bars Matt Orrin.Matt talks the Larimer area and what makes him open to such unique shows as Punk Rock Karaoke, Saturday Evening Live Comedy and one of the best open mic comedy shows in town both hosted by Timmi Lasley.Get to know Matt, El Charrito and why everyone who eats their chicharron won't shut up about them.Denformation from Punk Rock Karaoke recorded live, One Time Crime Enjoy the...2014-10-3052 minWelcome To DenverEp. 8 Chris Charpentier - Walking Cherry Creek Trail to Comedy WorksOne of Denver's best comics Chris Charpentier joins Cory for a walk down Cherry Creek Trail, which happens to lead to a place he spends much of his time, downtown Comedy Works. Chris grew in to a man riding his bike down that trail and reminisces his life in the Denver area. From growing up in Broomfield to moving in to the neighborhood Cory's first Denver apartment sits.They talk about What makes Denver so charming, how to avoid bad craiglist roommates and they discuss Mark Lee, the hilarious comedy ghost that wafted through Kearney...2014-10-231h 09Welcome To DenverEp. 7 John Wenzel - Brunch Drunk at Charlie Brown's Piano BarOn the patio of Charlie Brown's in Denver, Cory shares cigarettes and tales of Denver with John Wenzel of the Denver Post.John has been covering comedy and music in Denver for well over a decade and has written for handfuls of different papers, zines and websites, from Splitsider to his brand new article in Esquire detailing his experience with edible marijuana right after this recording.They talk about his favorite comics, how music made him want to write and his son's hangouts.Denformation from Magic Cyclops. Stop by Mutiny Info to buy...2014-10-161h 17Welcome To DenverEp. 6 Kevin O'Brien - Before the Dive Bars Become Dove BarsCory talks Denver with the guy mainly responsible for him moving here, his best friend since childhood comedian/podcaster Kevin O'Brien. After multiple attempts at trying to get to City View during business hours, they finally made it there on Zitro's terms.They discuss everything from what his college days were like at Regis, working in the brewery business and the great comedy scene in Denver. He is one of the hosts of These Things Matter podcast and runs one of the best shows in town the Arguments and Grievances comedy debates. Recently voted one of Westord's...2014-10-101h 22Welcome To DenverEp. 5 Christie Buchele - Shamelessly Begging For Overpriced LSDCory has what may be his wackiest recorded conversation yet, when he discusses handfuls of topics like prayer, being able to spend middle class money on hallucinogens and Britney Spears with his dear friend Christie Buchele.Buchs is one of the hosts of the Empty Girlfriend podcast along with our bud Haley Driscoll. You can also see Christie's 'Makin' Fun' show at Deer Pile the last Thursday of every month. It is a kick ass show where the audience texts what they please to a projection screen behind a comic performing on stage. It is the best...2014-09-271h 44Welcome To DenverEp. 4 Steve Vanderploeg & ChipotleCory hops in to car for an interview with Steve Vanderploeg, the man who flipped out when he heard Cory had never eaten Chipotle. After a quick explanation that there were no Chipotle's where Cory is from, Steve calmed the heck down and removed his hands from Cory's throat.This prompted Cory to reach out to Chipotle, where Jillian scored him some coupons and the episode was born. Steve is also a Denver native, a comedian friend to all and has the voice of an angel who smokes Parliaments.Enjoy the interviews and Subscribe and...2014-09-131h 21
Welcome To DenverEp. 3 Nix Bros. & Hard To Swallow CastCory chats with the cast and crew of Hard To Swallow, a short film the Nix Bros. made for the 48-hr. Film Festival in beautiful Denver. Outside of Mutiny Information Cafe, where some of the film was... well, filmed, Adam and Evan Nix, Kristin Rand, Chris Charpentier, Jordan Doll, Randy Washington and Andy Juett discuss their long days writing and filming.See the festival wrap up at the Esquire September 18th to see what awards they take home as 'The Best Of Films' are being show.Enjoy the interviews and Subscribe and rate on itunes...2014-09-061h 50
Welcome To DenverEp. 2 Jeff Albright : Sports, Vinyl, Pizza... POLICIA!Cory enjoys a conversation with Jeff M. Albright, one of the guys in Denver he relates to the most. Amongst many other things, they both enjoy comedy, sports, loose marijuana laws and collecting records. Jeff hosts the Sexpot Comedy Open Mic Mondays at 8 at VooDoo Comedy Playhouse, he is one of the Rob Gordon types at Twist N Shout Records, contributes to 5820 Comedy and happens to kick ass.Enjoy the two of them discuss the city, being a transplant and how the police here are a little more relaxed than our respected homelands. Subscribe and rate on i...2014-08-291h 26
Welcome To DenverEp. 1 Adam Cayton-Holland - Welcome To Welcome To DenverWelcome to Denver host Cory Helie sits down for his first episode with Denver comedian Adam Cayton-Holland. They discuss his love for Denver sports, growing up in the city and discusses his friendship with Governor John Hickenlooper. Cayton-Holland is kicking off his second year of High Plains Comedy Festival on August 21st. Get your tickets and enjoy all of the hard work he put in to booking guests like T.J Miller, Pete Holmes and Kumal Nanjiani.2014-08-191h 38