Raconteur Denver

Timmi Lasley on the topic of First Inebriation, from a Raconteur event recorded at Carbon on July 12. About Timmi Timmi has been a staple in Denver comedy since 2009. She runs a kickass showcase in a punk rock bookstore (Mutiny Information Cafe—a High Plains venue) called Epilogue Comedy, and a nice dinner-and-drinks-kind-of-showcase in the side room of a Tequila bar called El Charrito. In addition to having been on every show Denver has to offer, she also runs what is widely considered to be Denver's favorite open mic. She's worked very hard on becoming an original and thought-provoking funny-human, which has paid off in spots on shows such as The Grawlix, Competitive Erotic Fan Fiction, Seven Minutes in Purgatory, and the last two years of the High Plains Comedy Fest. -- Visit raconteurdenver.com to see upcoming events, speaker bios, and more! Raconteur Denver is hosted by Amber Blais and Michael Edwards. This show will always be distributed freely, but we thrive on the generous donations of our fans. If yo

Brian Foley on the topic of First Inebriation, from a Raconteur event recorded at Carbon on July 12. About Brian Brian is the author of The Constitution (Black Ocean, 2014). His writing has appeared in Boston Review, Verse Daily, Denver Quarterly, jubilat& The Volta. He was selected as a 2014 New American Poet by the Poetry Society of America. He's was born and raised in Massachusetts and currently a doctoral candidate at the University of Denver. -- Visit raconteurdenver.com to see upcoming events, speaker bios, and more! Raconteur Denver is hosted by Amber Blais and Michael Edwards. This show will always be distributed freely, but we thrive on the generous donations of our fans. If you enjoy the show check out the Raconteur Patreon! Rate Raconteur Denver on iTunes!

A selection of impromptu storytellers from a Raconteur event recorded at Carbon on July 12. In each story, a discussion of a kind of first inebriation. -- Visit raconteurdenver.com to see upcoming events, speaker bios, and more! Raconteur Denver is hosted by Amber Blais and Michael Edwards. This show will always be distributed freely, but we thrive on the generous donations of our fans. If you enjoy the show check out the Raconteur Patreon! Rate Raconteur Denver on iTunes!

Sam Pike on the topic of First Inebriation, recorded at Carbon on July 12. About Sam Sam Pike is a storyteller and podcast host living in Denver, CO. A student of history, he recognizes that seemingly inconsequential events have the ability to shape our culture in profound ways. To better capture these moments, Sam lives and works amongst the subjects of his storytelling—Denver’s creative community. Using audio, video and written word he explores what fuels creative ambition, why people choose to be artists or entrepreneurs, and what can individual’s stories reveal about the larger culture of self-starters. He hopes his work will encourage others to live with greater creativity and a stronger sense of personal freedom. -- Visit raconteurdenver.com to see upcoming events, speaker bios, and more! Raconteur Denver is hosted by Amber Blais and Michael Edwards. This show will always be distributed freely, but we thrive on the generous donations of our fans. If you enjoy the show check out the Raconteur Patreon! Ra

TOPIC: First Adventure DATE: May 10. 2016 LOCATION: Dive Inn You never know what you'll get when the audience steps up to the mic. This podcast contains first adventures in brothels in Kiev and at summer camp on Catalina Island. Featuring Morgan and Chris. -- Visit raconteurdenver.com to see upcoming events, speaker bios, and more! Raconteur Denver is hosted by Amber Blais and Michael Edwards. This show will always be distributed freely, but we thrive on the generous donations of our fans. If you enjoy the show check out the Raconteur Patreon! Rate Raconteur Denver on iTunes!

TOPIC: First Adventure DATE: May 10. 2016 LOCATION: Dive Inn Anika shares the tale of her first major European tour and how she dealt with their misogynistic manager. About Anika Anika started playing music at a young age. And when paired with growing up a punk in the 80’s, it’s easy to see how a performing in bands and finding ways to support that passion came naturally to her. While forming and playing in bands such as the Hectics, the Superbees, and Hemi Cuda, Anika used bartending as her flexible yet dependable enabler. Her years with the infamous band Hemi Cuda lead to world tours, adventures and opening for bands like the White Stripes and Gwar. From her days behind the bar over 20 years ago at the PS Lounge on E Colfax (where a star bearing her name still hangs on the wall today), to managing the notorious 15th St. Tavern venue (where many soon to be famous acts debuted in Denver) to writing the opening cocktail programs at Root Down and Linger and her current job with the world’s largest liquor compan

TOPIC: First Muse DATE: March 8. 2016 LOCATION: Fort Greene Jovan Mays shares how he is inspired by the kids he teaches and how they make him a better person some of which is in the form of a truly touching poem. About Jovan As member of the Denver SlamNUBA national slam poetry team, he has had many highlights including winning the 2 Denver city slam championships and qualifying for 3 international finals stages. Mays has been published by The Pilgrimage, Button Poetry and Write About Now. He is the former slam master for the highly decorated poetry organization SlamNUBA, author of 4 chap books and director of Your Writing Counts a youth poetry program throughout the Denver Metro that engages just over 200,000 students annually. A graduate of Chadron State College where he played football wrestled and earned a degree in Secondary History Education. Visit jovanmays.com for more info -- Visit raconteurdenver.com to see upcoming events, speaker bios, and more! Raconteur Denver is hosted by Amber Blais and Micha

TOPIC: First Muse DATE: March 8, 2016 LOCATION: Fort Greene You never know what you'll get when the audience steps up to the mic. "The Amys" a story by William -- Visit raconteurdenver.com to see upcoming events, speaker bios, and more! Raconteur Denver is hosted by Amber Blais and Michael Edwards. This show will always be distributed freely, but we thrive on the generous donations of our fans. If you enjoy the show check out the Raconteur Patreon! Rate Raconteur Denver on iTunes!

TOPIC: First Muse DATE: March 8. 2016 LOCATION: Fort Greene Joe Lennon shares a tale of his muse in a poetic style. About Joe Joe Lennon has lived in Georgia, Texas, Missouri, Czech Republic, China, and Colorado. He teaches writing to teenagers and and small children, and he has a 1997 Toyota Camry named Eleanor. -- Visit raconteurdenver.com to see upcoming events, speaker bios, and more! Raconteur Denver is hosted by Amber Blais and Michael Edwards. This show will always be distributed freely, but we thrive on the generous donations of our fans. If you enjoy the show check out the Raconteur Patreon! Rate Raconteur Denver on iTunes!

TOPIC: First Muse DATE: March 8. 2016 LOCATION: Fort Greene River shared a story examining his muse - the Pacific Northwest. About River River C Wharton writes stories about his life, sometimes draws naked figures trying to cope with their limiting existence, and often encourages friends to get back in touch with their muse. -- Visit raconteurdenver.com to see upcoming events, speaker bios, and more! Raconteur Denver is hosted by Amber Blais and Michael Edwards. This show will always be distributed freely, but we thrive on the generous donations of our fans. If you enjoy the show check out the Raconteur Patreon! Rate Raconteur Denver on iTunes!

TOPIC: First Denver Anything DATE: November 3, 2016 LOCATION: Leon Gallery Brian Smith shares the story of a trip he took to Mexico in the summer of 2012. A trip that defined who he became in life. About Brian Brian Smith is a renaissance man. A bartender, civil war historian, agave enthusiast, musician, and dog lover. -- Visit raconteurdenver.com to see upcoming events, speaker bios, and more! Raconteur Denver is hosted by Amber Blais and Michael Edwards. This show will always be distributed freely, but we thrive on the generous donations of our fans. If you enjoy the show check out the Raconteur Patreon! Rate Raconteur Denver on iTunes!

TOPIC: Firsts DATE: January 12. 2016 LOCATION: Denver Bicycle Cafe You never know what you'll get when the audience steps up to the mic. This podcast contains firsts: experiences with eating disorders, sledding accidents and meeting the shotgun totin' family. Featuring Hayley, Rochelle and Pete. -- Visit raconteurdenver.com to see upcoming events, speaker bios, and more! Raconteur Denver is hosted by Amber Blais and Michael Edwards. This show will always be distributed freely, but we thrive on the generous donations of our fans. If you enjoy the show check out the Raconteur Patreon! Rate Raconteur Denver on iTunes!

TOPIC: Firsts DATE: January 12. 2016 LOCATION: Denver Bicycle Cafe Khadija Queen shares the tale of one of her first experiences as a Sonar Technician in the Navy. About Khadija Khadijah Queen was born in Michigan and raised in Los Angeles. She is the author of four books and four chapbooks, and her verse play Non-Sequitur won an award and was staged in New York City in December 2015, which is pretty awesome. She lives in Denver, works as an editor for a finance company and is raising a teenager. -- Visit raconteurdenver.com to see upcoming events, speaker bios, and more! Raconteur Denver is hosted by Amber Blais and Michael Edwards. This show will always be distributed freely, but we thrive on the generous donations of our fans. If you enjoy the show check out the Raconteur Patreon! Rate Raconteur Denver on iTunes!

TOPIC: Firsts DATE: January 12. 2016 LOCATION: Denver Bicycle Cafe Kris Drickey tells the story of her first meditation retreat and how to face the demons she discovered inside of herself. About Kris Kris Drickey has always loved to sing and play. She is mainly self-taught through inspired emulation. She has studied classical violin as well as American folk & blues fiddle and songwriting. Her enchantment with music took her into coffee shop open mics, late night recording frenzies, guitar lessons, and campfire sing-alongs before Chimney Choir burst to life. Her role in the band right now is centered in voice, violin, and collaborative writing. -- Visit raconteurdenver.com to see upcoming events, speaker bios, and more! Raconteur Denver is hosted by Amber Blais and Michael Edwards. This show will always be distributed freely, but we thrive on the generous donations of our fans. If you enjoy the show check out the Raconteur Patreon! Rate Raconteur Denver on iTunes!