On today's episode presented by CONNECT FOR HEALTH COLORADO (The Online Marketplace for Health Insurance), we are running back Friendsgiving weekend & best bites from the week that was... Also, Don't Try to Eat 25 burritos in one sitting... it will ruin your stomach. If you're traveling for the holidays, this is your travel day listening & the epis…

Chris, Kendra and Shilpa open the Thanksgiving SOS hotline once more to take listener calls on Thanksgiving abroad, incorporating cheese into every part of the meal, baking in someone else's kitchen, and the wildest take on a Thanksgiving dinner we've ever heard. Recipes Featured: Loaded Scalloped Potatoes Green Beans with Mushrooms and Crispy Shal…

Send us a text "We need to reach behind and grab the women behind us and bring them up with us," says Amy O'Grady, Executive Director for Women in HVACR. Drawing on her diverse background and extensive professional experience, she strives to drive positive change and foster inclusivity within the industry. Her commitment to advocacy and mentorship …

To this very day, no one has claimed ownership of being that guy who famously jumped into the wedding cake in Guns N' Roses' November Rain music video. However, we now have a name. We welcome Bad Brad, RIAA Certified Gold/Platinum Guitarist and YouTuber, who knew "that guy" ...Steve Henderson. More info:https://www.youtube.com/ @badbrad #gunsnroses…

Research shows that the traditional depiction of the first Thanksgiving may not be altogether accurate. In fact, whatever happened at Plymouth 400 years ago, it may not have been the first Thanksgiving at all.Oleh Tom Harte

Dr. Cameron McCoy steps into our space with a narrative that bridges the divide between the past and present, honoring the resilience and valor of African American Marines. His book, "Contested Valor: African American Marines in the Age of Power, Protest, and Tokenism," serves as a backdrop to a profound conversation about identity, mentorship, and…

On today's episode presented by CONNECT FOR HEALTH COLORADO, we sit down to break down the first 15ish awards from the voting on social media. We have winners for Top Lunch, Dive Bar, Cheap Taco & and all the cannabis selections also! We didn't want to make it a 2 hour episode, so we're breaking up and down the awards today & next tuesday. And ther…

"Heartbreak Is the National Anthem: How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop Music" is the new book from veteran Rolling Stone writer, Rob Sheffield. We dare to compare the Taylor Swift phenomenon with Guns N' Roses. You may be surprised. More info:https://www.instagram.com/robbiesheffhttps://www.harpercollins.com/products/heartbreak-is-the-national-anthem-…

Send us a text The guys head to southern Washington state as they bring back Doug and Liz Vetter of Vetter Plumbing out of Longview, Washington. Affectionately known as the Mohawk Plumber in his area, Doug talks about the business, the future, and working with his wife. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the …

On today's episode presented by Connect for Health Colorado, Kip has his first day with Eat Denver & we recap the best bites of the week.. then we get into the nitty gritty. Stoney Awards start today & voting is going down on our social media. We talk about some of the most contentious battles for the prestigious awards. Better bring your A game. R…

It's time for a Dinner SOS annual tradition: the Thanksgiving SOS hotline! Chris, Kendra and Shilpa hop on the line to take listener calls on vegan mains, the perfect pie crust, how to pare back a traditional feast, and more! Recipes Featured: Garlic Bread Biscuits Miso-Glazed Carrots with Scallion Gremolata Make-Ahead Gravy Actually Perfect Pie Cr…

Contrary to conventional wisdom, putting together a Thanksgiving Day menu is not particularly challenging. After all, the fundamentals of the holiday meal are hardly open to debate.Oleh Tom Harte

Bill Huff, a United States Air Force veteran turned real estate entrepreneur, joins us to share his compelling story of resilience and reinvention. From choosing the Air Force over the Marines to navigating life overseas, Bill's experiences laid a strong foundation for his ventures in real estate and authorship. His military discipline and adaptabi…

On today's episode presented by Connect for Health Colorado, we are starting to break down the nominating categories for this year's Stoney Awards. 20ish different categories, all up for grabs! Also, CB's dining experience along Larimer Square & Kip attended a Garlic Bread Party. Yep, you read that right... the greatest theme of any party ever. Che…

Send us a text With special guest Spencer Brown, the boys talk to Martin Porte, Summit Plumbing & Gas in Tasmania, Australia. Martin was recently featured on S5E2 of the American Plumber Stories and the guys talk about to Martin about that experience. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google ap…

John had a lot at stake last Thanksgiving. After years of not-too-subtly hinting that he wanted the hosting job, John got permission from his mother-in-law to host the holiday in 2022—and he hit it out of the park. But anxious to keep his standing as the family's Thanksgiving host, John turned to Dinner SOS for some help perfecting his already perf…

I’m grateful to Roman Catholic nuns for their role in inventing and perfecting some of the most heavenly pastries on earth. Collectively called convent sweets because they originated in the convents of Italy, Spain, and particularly Portugal as far back as the 15th century, they ultimately made their way far beyond the Iberian peninsula.…

When Anthony Cosby, the innovative mind behind STZY Sock Apparel, stepped into our studio, he brought more than just socks; he brought a story of perseverance, community, and the power of supporting black businesses. His tale starts with a simple encounter on social media and unfolds into a narrative rich with ambition and the determination to "Kee…

Adam Mars shares his journey that allowed him to create custom clothing for artists like Axl Rose, Post Malone, and Billie Eilish. We take a deep dive into his GN'R fandom and stories behind some of Axl's shirts.More info:https://www.adammars.net/https://www.instagram.com/adammars/WEBSITE:www.afdpod.com…

On today's episode presented by Connect for Health Colorado, Kip does a Monologue recapping the haze over the week that was... Election Things Colorado Restaurant Association HOSPY Awards Groovy Gravy's Myco Party Stoney Awards Incoming Pray for America, We're gonna need it Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned…

On today's episode presented by Connect for Health Colorado (Open Enrollment Season has Begun!), we sit down with the touring Hip Hop group NAPPY ROOTS!!! These guys have been doing the damn thing for nearly 30 years & they haven't lost their fastball.. we chat about the group coming to fruition from their early days at Western Kentucky University,…

Send us a text This week the guys talk with Ryan Shikhman from Staten Island. Ryan is a young HVAC tech learning the ropes but he has an entrepreneurial eye. Check out his Instagram page @tradesovercollege. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact…

Today, we’re sharing an episode from our friends at Foods That Matter. Mark Jacobs, Chairman of Watkins, divulges the delicate (and sometimes dangerous) process of sourcing the finest vanilla beans in Madagascar and explains why vanilla can be so darn expensive, only sometimes. But vanilla's not all they offer! Mark shares surprising health benefit…

Over the Millennia civilization has progressed and so has breakfast cereal. Among the earliest of modern cereals was granola, still a staple today, although these days you have to be careful with granola because some of it is little more than cookies masquerading as health food.Oleh Tom Harte

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. For our guest Dmitri Julius, co-founder and president of House Dreamr Streetwear, his first step was cutting lawns as a youth, and his next was serving as a Sergeant in the Marines. A tale of transformation from military life to the world of social entrepreneurship, Dmitri's journey is a test…

Cb's back in studio & we're recapping two weeks in Turkey!!! From Michelin dining experiences to hot air balloon travels and more, we get CB to break it all down for us. If you find yourself looking for a direct flight out of Denver to somewhere majestic with dank eats & thousands of years of history to visit, Turkey may be the place for you! Tune …

Send us a text This week the fellas catch up with good friend Danielle Laird, Sales Manager - National Accounts at Bradford White Corporation. In addition to her day to day, Danielle is actively involved in many industry organizations including American Supply Association where she sits on the Women in Industry and Embracing the Future Boards, PHCC…

Jen is a confident cook in a household of self-described food people. But she's never been able to successfully make tender, shreddy pork at home, so she called us looking for some rules she can follow to achieve her dream pork in her own kitchen. Chris calls on Inés Anguiano, Certified Pork Stan (tm), to help Jen embrace pork's versatility... and …

First: Pär Sundström talks the new Sabaton "Tour To End All Tours," a concert film hitting North America for two nights only — October 30th and 31st. Plus, being on the road with Judas Priest and why he enjoyed "November Rain" during his school dance days.Second: Tom Hunting talks the new Exodus "The Battle of '24" North American Tour. Plus, we rew…

Though candy corn is available year round, 75% of its annual sales occur around Halloween. Thus each Halloween Americans buy some 35 million pounds of candy corn which works out to about 9 billion kernals.Oleh Tom Harte

On today's podcast presented by Connect For Health CO & Seed Money Consulting, we are chatting Bourbon, Whiskey, Wine & Nerding out on some science too! We are chatting with High West Distillery's Director of Quality Control & Sensory AKA Vibes, Tastes, Flavors n Feels haha we are talking about the fire water that we love to sip on for football sea…

First: Mike Odd lives up to his name by sharing the unique path to managing a band of fast-food metal mutants, Mac Sabbath. Do Ronald Osborne and Slayer MacCheeze have beef with Snaxl Rose, Slush, and Gilby ClarkBar?Then: We're joined Diamond Rowe of Tetrarch, the first female Jackson signature guitar artist in heavy music. We talk about what that …

On today's episode presented by Connect For Health Colorado (Open Enrollment Starts November 1st, Don't Forget to Enroll), Kip traveled up to Lyons, CO to talk with Chef/Proprietor/Owner of Marigold restaurant Theo Adley. We talk about Chef's journey, from scrubbing pots & pans in London to working at some of Colorado's Top Restaurants... and sprin…

Send us a text As heating season approaches, we talk with Elliott Willie with Weil-McLain to talk about heat pumps, hydronics and a concerted effort for sustainability. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google app stores, download it today! Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at …

We get a lot of questions in our inbox from listeners with dietary restrictions. And sometimes, we can absolutely handle them using the expertise right in our test kitchen – no dairy? No meat? No nightshades? No problem. But not all restrictions are that simple. So we tapped registered dietician Desiree Nielsen to answer questions about cooking low…

Where would you find the most authentic Chicken Kiev? Probably Ukraine. The definitive Peking Duck? Certainly Beijing. The perfect Swedish Meatballs? Obviously Sweden. Or maybe Ikea. And where would you go to find the ultimate Greek yogurt? That’s not so easy a question to answer.Oleh Tom Harte

What if you could transform your side hustles into a thriving luxury travel business? Join us as we sit down with Kelvin Mensah and Aaron Wilson, the visionary co-founders of Approved Jets and Approved Experiences. From their early days hustling as barbers and sneaker flippers to leading one of the fastest-growing private jet charter companies, Kel…

Send us a text Fresh off the PHCC CONNECT show in Birmingham, the guys talk with Matt Sonnhalter about the elephant in the room. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspe…

On the final episode of the week, Kip sits down with Edgewater Inn owner Niya Gingerich to talk about the state of the 71 year old restaurant & bar. Navigating the restaurant industry these days is tough, doing it while trying to recreate your dream bar (RIP Local 46) adds a new layer, doing it after the 2020 Pandemic makes it damn near impossible.…

The 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction takes place on Saturday, October 19th in Cleveland, Ohio. Here to talk about Foreigner's (overdue) induction, his path to sobriety, Slash's campaign to get the band inducted, what he first thought of Guns N' Roses and Axl Rose's voice, is legendary vocalist Lou Gramm.More info: https://www.lougrammofficia…

Apocalyptica vocalist Franky Perez joins to chat his band, "Franky Perez & The All Nighters," why it didn't work out with Velvet Revolver and Deadland Ritual, the Las Vegas music scene, Ricky Ricardo, and much more!More info: https://www.frankyandtheallnighters.com/Video version: https://youtu.be/Ayhdj5N40zkOur website: afdpod.com…

On today's podcast presented by High West Distillery & Seed Money Consulting, Kip is rolling stag through a 20ish minute monologue... you're probably wondering why Kip is raw doggin the episodes solo & he will elaborate more! In addition to a brief intro, Kip gives a quick recap of Santa Barbara Bites, the Wine valley vibes and all the fun that was…

Thrash-metal icons Testament are currently on their "Klash of the Titans" Tour. We chat with guitar virtuoso Alex Skolnick about life on the road, what's next for Testament, The Simpsons, horror movies, podcasting, witnessing GN'R open for Aerosmith, and much more!More info: https://www.testamentlegions.com/https://linktr.ee/TestamentLegionshttps:/…

Send us a text This week on the Appetite for Construction podcast, recorded from the PHCC CONNECT show floor last week, the guys talk with Erica Barnes, owner of General Plumbing and Air out of Florida and the incoming PHCC president, Jason Pritchard, co-founder of PRiCOR Technologies out of the Seattle area. The For The Pro® app is available for b…