Top Locally-Focused Podcasts About Denver
(credit: CBS)Whether you're looking to fill some time during an extra-long daily commute, or you're searching for new ways to get to know the beautiful state of Colorado, it may be worth your time to venture into the world of the podcast. Almost always free, and usually packed with tons of local talent, there are podcasts of every type found online. From comedy to arts to news and politics, you'll find a little something for every taste on the web. The best part? Since they're free, you can spend lots of time getting to know your local podcasts as you decided which you like the best. To help you get started, here are five of the most popular podcasts around today.
www.denverbroncos.com
There is no denying it — Denver is a sports town, and the Denver Broncos are the talk of the town most of the year. You can get tons of information about upcoming games, stats, rankings and more just by tuning into the Denver Broncos Podcast. It's the best place to keep your football fix going from Tuesday through Saturday as you get the insider take on highlights from the season, player interviews, press conferences and more. These podcasts are all free and released very regularly, so there is no shortage of new football talk to go around.
www.reelnerdspodcast.com
As big as football is in the Mile High City, so is nerd culture, as proven by the latest record-breaking attendance at last year's Denver Comic-Con. If you've got a love of all things science fiction, fantasy and pop-culture, then you'll want to check out the Reel Nerds Podcast, which is "unofficially the official podcast of the Denver Comic-Con." Why tune in year-round when the Con itself is only in July? Well, if you're a mega-fan like so many others, you're already thinking about the upcoming convention and what kind of cosplay you'll come up with, who will be attending and everything else nerd related.
www.thenarrators.org
What started in 2010 as a small live storytelling show at Denver's (now closed) Paris on the Platte has become one of the most popular podcasts in Colorado. Founded by local comedian Andrew Orvedahl, The Narrators now records a live monthly podcast at the Buntport Theater, hosted by hilarious actors Ron S. Doyle and Erin Rollman along with lots of visiting actors, comedians, musicians, writers and more, all sharing stories from their daily lives centered on one specific monthly theme. You can check it out live on the third Wednesday of every month, or listen in with the recorded podcasts any time you like.
www.thesethingsmatterpodcast.com
Another award-winning local podcast, These Things Matter is all about Denver's creative community. Comedian Kevin O'Brien and former director Taylor Gonda started the podcast in 2012 with the goal of exploring pop culture and all things creative in the Mile High City. They've branched into so many topics that they're too numerous to list, but they always try to include a local tie, and you'll often spot these talented folks recording live at various big Denver events. If you've never tuned in to These Things Matter, here's another free podcast that is totally worth digging into.
www.npr.org
From the minds at Colorado Public Radio, Colorado Matters is one of the biggest podcasts in the state, and it's a very thorough look into everything that matters to anyone in the beautiful state of Colorado. From public policy to politics to current events, culture, sports and the arts, Colorado Matters focuses on the important issues of the state. If you're new to Colorado, or even if you're a long-time resident, Colorado Matters is probably one of the best podcasts to keep you up-to-date on all the most important information in the state.
