On today's episode of Stoned Appetit presented by Meraki Cannabis & NOBO Dispensaries we are talking about local community rallying around one another to help when the government wont... as well as some more lighthearted conversations & thoughts from the Michelin Guide's first ceremony in the South. 

• Recap our High West Oyster Fest showing
• SNAP Benefits halt, so the community steps up
• Michelin Guide hits home (The South)
• Weekend Recap/Food Poisoning Scenario of 2025
• Fuck The Time Change.

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On this week's episode CB & Kip sit down to talk about their upcoming challenge. The annual fundraister, High West Oyster Fest is this Thursday, benefiting local nonprofit Sophie's Neighborhood.... and we're getting our hands n mouths dirty in the name of a good cause. We're competing, both shucking oysters and trying to knock em back!! But no matter how well (or poorly) we perform, at least we'll be doing it for a good cause.

To learn more about the good cause, Kip sat down with Lauren & Hosea Rosenberg, Sophie's parents, to talk about Sophie's Neighborhood. Sophie's Neighborhood is a nonprofit that raises money to help fund research for their daughter's rare disease, MCOT. It's tough trying to find the definition of the acronym & even more difficult to find a cause or cure. We talk with Lauren & Hosea about the diagnosis as well as the festivities on Thursday too.

Tune in for a few laughs, a little Halloween banter & whole lot of ways you can help out Sophie's Neighborhood.

We hope to see everyone Thursday for a good time for a great cause! 

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On today's episode, late drop edition - we sit down with 5280 Magazine Food Editor, Mark Antonation to talk about the new Supper Club concept "Spork & Compass"

Spork and Compass was started by 3 movers & shakers in the community, Ruth Tobias, Chef Mary Nguyen & himself to help bring more folks from the community to sit at the table and foster relationships through food. Before they launch their full fledged concept in 2026, they are hosting their first event October 23rd, a fundraiser dinner with 13 esteemed Chefs from around Colorado to help raise money for SAME Cafe, a local restaurant that helps the hungry & unhoused community of Colorado. 

Tune in to hear Mark & Kip chat it up about all things food. Talk a little about whats on his table tonight & some of his favorite spots to dine around town right now... in addition, of course, to the rundown of Spork & Compass concept and their inaugural event going down at The Regular Thursday, October 23rd.

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It's been a few weeks since it was just CB & Kip sitting down to talk about things going down in the community, so today's episode is just that. We talk about the turn n burn from Joshua Tree, an afternoon in Palm Springs... and a lot of great food in town too. 

Then we look to the calendar for the weeks ahead. From fundraisers to fun festivites, we're clipping them all.

This week's Festa Del Chianto Classico is going down at Tavernetta Friday & Saturday.

Next Week - Spork & Compass are hosting an epic collection of Chefs to raise money and awareness for SAME Cafe (Wonderful People doing great things in the community).

October 30th - High West Oyster Fest. We tease our roles for the festivities & what we expect to unfold (long form episode next week with some guests to boot). 

November - We're headed to Charleston, SC for the Food & Wine Classic presented by Travel + Leisure, Southern Living & our friends from Food & Wine Magazine. 

We get everyone up to speed. Hope you enjoy! 

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On today's episode presented by NOBO Dispensary & Meraki Cannabis, we are talking all things juice. From the Hills of Tuscany to the heart of Denver, Festa del Chianti Classico is set to transform the Mile High City into a celebration of one of Italy's most iconic wine regions. We sat down with the Queen of Chianti, Carlin Karr of Frasca Hospitality Group to talk all about this year's festivities... from trade tastings to sit down suppers with the winemakers, this episode and festivity is not to be missed.

After tuning in to the pod, hop on the interweb superhighway and grab your tickets to join the fun! 

Also, if you have been convinced to jog against your will, email Kip@stoned-appetit.com and together, we can stop this torturous behavior (kidding, we love Bobby no matter what hobbies he keeps) 😆 

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On today's episode we shift gears from food to cannabis to discuss the current state of the industry. From mature markets to up & comers, there's new brands on the scene but some long last legacy companies are still pumping out product across the country. We sit down with National Lab Director and Chief of Product Development at Rove Cannabis, Ivo Knehnetsky to discuss how the industry has changed and what's on the horizon. 

Former Chef turned Cannabis Professional? A perfect guest for this podcast. We talk about it all! Tune in & Seek on Ivo's products that have hit shelves in Colorado this season! 

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Its that time of year again, the Michelin Guide Gala is next week & who will be starry eyed and who will be garnering all the accolades... we break down our guesses & grips on the episode.

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On today's episode presented by our friends from Meraki Cannabis & NOBO Dispensary, we have a long one for you because we've been dining out & gearing up for Denver F+W. Tune in for a great episode & hidden giveaway stashed away somewhere in the middle.

 First 40 minutes:

• CB's Best Bites from the Week That Was
• Food Hall Power Rankings in CO
• Concert Review of the Week (Wilco)
• Kip's Dining Adventures
  • Blackbelly Market for Wagyu Sammies
  • Le Rougarou is officially open & its DIVINE
  • King of Wings wows out of towners
  • Xiquita is stupid good & shame on us for waiting so long
  • Went back to Le Rougarou because its that good.
• TV shows worth watching before football starts.

Second 40 minutes:

Denise Mickelsen from Co Restaurant Association joins the pod to talk all things Denver Food & Wine. September 3-6th. Use promo code STONED for 10% off.

• Schedule Rundown
• Reidel Wine Seminar
• Shake + Brake Showdown
• Virtual Auction
• Grand Tasting
• Casual Glazing of Hospy Contestants and Ballot Box Stuffing
• Merigold in Lyons better fucking win.

Tune in to a long, but great episode. Don't forget there's a hidden giveaway somewhere in there (thanks FatGrams for hooking up the community)



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On today's episode presented by Meraki Cannabis & NOBO Dispensary:

- the boys recap the best bites of the week:

• Taco Math is now a thing & theres a graph to prove it
• Glizzy Season is upon us & we power rank toppings

Then Nightsweats Co-Founder, Mark Shusterman joins the pod to talk all things food, music & life on the road... while slugging some excellent sammies from Arty's Express. If you like Rock n Roll, Unhealthy obsession with food & a little tour talk - you'll dig this episode! 

Check it out & don't forget to stock up on some choice smoke from our friends! 


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On today's podcast presented by Meraki Cannabis & NOBO Dispensary we're running through a gnarly week that was... from live music to lively bites, we cover it all.

 - Concert Recaps: Tedeski Trucks, Nathaniel Rateliff, Lumineers... weekend of tunes
 - Best Bites of the Week
 - Real Life Testimonial from Blackbird & How They're Gamifying Dining Out
 - Mike Dees Joins the Pod.
 - NOBO Chatter
 - Dinosaurs, Cartoon Characters, All the Things.. 

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Shoutout to our sponsors Meraki Cannabis & NOBO Dispensary for making the weekend tolerable

• Big Eat Recap. Things We Did Well & Things We Can Improve On
• Vail/Avon Review. Wedding Recap
• Bear Leek First Look & Taste
• Saigon Noodle Club by PKR is Ready to Open Their Doors
• Heavy Concert & Feelings for The Lumineers Who Return to CO This Week

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We're recapping CB's family adventures. Good Food, Concert Views & Family Bonding. 

Kip had a tranquil weekend so he's just prepping for the big eat.

Low key episode this week. See everyone Thursday for The Big Eat where you can find our sponsors, Meraki Cannabis & NOBO on the scene! 

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On today's episode presented by NOBO Dispensary and Meraki Cannabis, Kip & CB jump on the hotline to chat with Kip's boss, Kristen Rouch from EatDenver to talk about...everything.

We're really banking on HR not listening to this episode. If you're looking for something to do next week, join us at The Big Eat, our annual fundraiser for local & independent restaurants in Colorado. 50+ restaurants, 20+ beverage vendors... live music, dancing furries, DJ sets & a few new brands getting involved in the scene.

Tune in to hear if Kip is getting fired, stay to find out about how you can join the biggest summer party in Denver.



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We're back from the long weekend with hot snakes & hotter takes. CB's back from a long jaunt in Baja and Kip slept like a rock (when the dog would not). 

Thanks to our Holidaze Sponsors NOBO Dispensary & Meraki Cannabis. A wide array of products to celebrate 7/10, pick up your favorites at NOBO. 

• Baja Hotel & Dining Scene
• Travel Woes and Extra days off work 
• Dog Drama & Adoption Update (Shoutout to Up Pup & Away)
• Same Faces, New Places Teaser 
• Air Fryer Revolution
• Reheated Leftover Pantheon 
• Breckenridge Preview
• Big Eat Preview

We'll be back next week with guests & deets. 

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On this week's holiday episode.. we cover it all. 

• Dog Stuff
• Drama between restaurant & content creator
• EstPhest Begins! 
• Phish is in Town
• CB's headed to the Hotel California in Baja Mexico

Thanks to our sponsors NOBO Cannabis, Meraki, Flower Union & Fat Grams for the supplies for a perfect weekend. Let's celerbate what's left of this country & it's dignity! 


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Through brain fog, a multiday hangover & loaded travel schedule... the boys hop in the virtual studio to recap our Super Bowl & the greatest week of the year.

We run through the day by day synopsis of festivities. If you hatd FOMO via social media, you're gonna hate this even more. Excuse the incessant thank you's & shout outs, bypass the hundreds of name drops... and if you want to see footage of all the dank eats from today's episode, head over to our social media page @stoned_appetit to see all the recaps as the continue to drop throughout the week.

Special Shoutout to Lori, Amanda, Sarah A, Jeremy, the whole Food & Wine Magazine team, the whole Baltz team, Kelly, Johnny & Kasie, Caroline & Nelson, Troy, Scott M, Brady & The Taste Network, The St Regis, Matt & FINN Marketing, Seth, Kristen, The Little Nell, LALO Tequila, Vivek & Maneet, Muhammad, Matt, Bobby, Carlin & everyone for making this weekend one of the best of our lives. Wouldn't be possible without our sponsors

Sorry for doing this recap separated by time and space but schedules get busy sometimes and we're not in the same location at the same time. 

Cheers to another successful Food & Wine Classic!

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On the first of many episodes this week, we're running around talking about everything! 

First Up:

• Top Chef Finale
• Beard Foundation Awards leave Colorado wanting more! 
• Best Things We Ate Last Week

Then we sit down with Scott McDowell from Strategic Leverage to talk about the loaded docket of Food & Wine Classic in Aspen from Grand Tasting to all the ancillary events going on in town... including his own 4 day rager called "Patio Party" starting this Thursday and running through the weekend.

In addition to all that, we manage to give a shout out to our sponsors and those who are paying the way for us to go up the hill this week. Shout out to our friends from Meraki Cannabis, NOBO Dispensaries, FlowerUnion Edibles & EATDenver. We love all of you.

See y'all in Aspen! 


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On today's episode, we sit down with the newest edible brand on the Colorado Cannabis Scene, FLOWER UNION EDIBLES founder Jon Spadafora to talk about the launch of a new brand and edible. 

Jon has a long history working in the Colorado cannabis industry & has now set his sights on creating an edible made for the casual cannabis consumer. Friendly price, proper buzz & the industry knowledge to stick around.. we talk about it all & then nerd out about some other stuff as well.

You can find Flower Union at dispensaries like Oasis Superstore and a litany of others. Follow their social channels or visit their website https://flowerunion.co/ to find a store slinging the goods near you!

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If it wasn't for our cannabis sponsors, Kip may not have made it through the weekend with the fam.

All the Wilson's decended on Denver for a weekend of bonding, hiking & snacking. We recap the week that was, CB's best bites (food truck edition), Kip's hiking excursion... and tips to show your family a good time around Colorado.

Spoilers for Top Chef Final Four in this episode, but the finale is upon us & the final 3 are exactly who we thought they were.

Shoutout to Meraki Cannabis, NOBO Dispensary & Flower Union edibles for always taking care of the boys.. and their family. We appreciate the dankness y'all bring to the community! 

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We rerecorded the intro of today's episode to include yet another tragic story that shook the Colorado community this weekend. 

Our episode is presented by the amazing & new dispensary group in Denver, NOBO! Located at 9th & Lincoln. You need to visit this shop, its the perfect stop off on your way home from work or on a lunch break DT. Great products across all the shelves but the best part is the staff. Kind, Informative & Help Ya Find What Ya Need. Check em out!

Episode Breakdown

Sad & Angry Parts: 

• Attacks in Boulder shake the community
• Local Shithead Chef arrested for a second time for Domestic Violence
• Stone Cellar Bistro is protested against and rumors swirl they're up for sale

The second half is the happier side:

 -Food & Wine Classic in Aspen is 2 weeks out & they've dropped a few more tickets for those trying to go! 
 -Top Chef Recap (Spoilers if you're not caught up to the Final 4 of the season)
 -Drink Red, Wear Red is Thursday. Come support a Great cause!
 -Riot BBQ is officially open to the masses, replacing the former concept of AJ's BBQ in S Denver.
 -Hypothetical: "If You have 3 wishes to help with minor (in)conveniences, what would you pick?

Thanks to our friends at Meraki Cannabis & Flower Union for always supporting the podcast, the hospitality community and those who may be taking a break from alcohol and relying on cannabis rn (Kip).

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