Happy Friday Podcast
Happy Friday is the Denver podcast that's the most fun and has the best vibes. Featuring podcast superstars Kevin Batstone, Arthur Rawe, and Jon Ekstrom, join them weekly as they discuss cool stuff happening around Colorado, amusing internet ephemera, and good-natured arguments. Dive headlong into your weekend with them and truly make it a Happy Friday!
Episodes
July 28, 2023 • 34 mins
It’s been a good ride, Mile High! But it’s time for one of us to move on down the road, and the remaining two to aim bigger. We close a chapter of the show today, but that doesn’t mean we won’t still give you all the goofy news-ish content you crave to kick off your weekend in style. Here we go:
*Cocaine sharks! That’s right, cocaine sharks! In something out of an episode of Miami Vice, waters off of Florida are contaminated with co...
*Cocaine sharks! That’s right, cocaine sharks! In something out of an episode of Miami Vice, waters off of Florida are contaminated with co...
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July 21, 2023 • 35 mins
Here we go again, Denver! It’s Happy Friday! Arthur, Jon and Kevin are here to run down the week that was, look ahead at the week to be, and set your weekend up right with good vibes, news and analysis, cool stuff to do, and Denver’s finest podcast. Here’s what you can expect this week:
*Meow Wolf is in one of the weirder spats we’ve ever heard of over ordering [checks notes] not enough cheese crackers? Ok then. Here’s that story.
*T...
*Meow Wolf is in one of the weirder spats we’ve ever heard of over ordering [checks notes] not enough cheese crackers? Ok then. Here’s that story.
*T...
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July 14, 2023 • 35 mins
It’s yet another edition of your favorite news-ish podcast focused on all things Denver-ish and attempting to be funny-ish. So what do Jon, Arthur and Kevin have for you this week-ish (ok, we’ll stop with the “ishes”)? Let’s just take a look.
*PT’s Showclub is accused of allegedly allowing prostitution inside its establishment, which, ew. Read more about that if you dare here.
*Some good old fashioned nightmare fuel for many of you, ...
*PT’s Showclub is accused of allegedly allowing prostitution inside its establishment, which, ew. Read more about that if you dare here.
*Some good old fashioned nightmare fuel for many of you, ...
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July 7, 2023 • 32 mins
We'll give 50 points to anyone who can clear their throat, take a sip of water, and tell us what fear that title refers to. Happy Friday to you, Denver! We're here to bring you the best news-ish podcast around, and here's what we've got this week:
*We're officially past the halfway point of the year, so how those New Year's Resolutions doing? We check in, and Jon gives some helpful hints for making resolutions that count from his pa...
*We're officially past the halfway point of the year, so how those New Year's Resolutions doing? We check in, and Jon gives some helpful hints for making resolutions that count from his pa...
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June 30, 2023 • 28 mins
It's summer and we're partying! Thanks for the invite! Arthur, Jon and Kevin are here with your favorite weekly Denver news-ish podcast and here's what we're covering heading into this most patriotic of holiday weekends:
*Box of bees. We repeat, BOX OF BEES. That's what one homeowner had thrown at her near Colorado Blvd. and Bruce Randolph Ave. Yikes. We talk about it and the whole story is here.
*It finally reached 90 degrees and it...
*Box of bees. We repeat, BOX OF BEES. That's what one homeowner had thrown at her near Colorado Blvd. and Bruce Randolph Ave. Yikes. We talk about it and the whole story is here.
*It finally reached 90 degrees and it...
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June 23, 2023 • 34 mins
It's summer! And in the words of Rob Thomas, It's a hot one. We've got all your summer shenanigans on deck in a brand new Happy Friday, so here's what you can expect on this week's best Denver news-ish podcast:
*Denver native Wyndham Clark won the US Open last week in a banger of an event. Check out the full story here.
*Denver hair stylist Luis Gonzalez won Best Colorist in North America. Very cool! Full story is here.
*The wins just...
*Denver native Wyndham Clark won the US Open last week in a banger of an event. Check out the full story here.
*Denver hair stylist Luis Gonzalez won Best Colorist in North America. Very cool! Full story is here.
*The wins just...
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June 16, 2023 • 38 mins
It's another beautiful Friday here in Denver where the Nuggets are NBA Champions, we've got a lovely weekend ahead featuring Father's Day and Juneteenth, and all the BBQ, ice cream, and stories from the week that will send you off just right. Here's what we cover this week:
*The Denver Nuggets won the NBA Championship this week, held a parade where elation and good vibes ruled the day (along with some incredible public drunkenness),...
*The Denver Nuggets won the NBA Championship this week, held a parade where elation and good vibes ruled the day (along with some incredible public drunkenness),...
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June 9, 2023 • 40 mins
It's a splendid Friday here in the Mile High, so roll those windows down, crank up some tunes, and gaze at the bizarre billboard of two deer looking at an ancient desktop computer (apparently) searching for Denver's best and weirdest news-ish podcast. Arthur, Jon and Kevin are here to kick off your weekend right proper. Here's what we cover this week:
*In the genre of "Things Too Stupid To Exist" you can file away "Billboard for a P...
*In the genre of "Things Too Stupid To Exist" you can file away "Billboard for a P...
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June 2, 2023 • 33 mins
Welcome to the Denver's finest podcast. The most fun news-ish and fun way to power into the weekend. Seriously, what else are you going to get accomplished on a Friday? We're here to bring you 10 segments a week featuring good stuff from around the Mile High City. Here's what you can expect this week:
*Casa Bonita hosted a sneak preview event for the press and our host Jon was invited. Here is his writeup of the event. The guys talk...
*Casa Bonita hosted a sneak preview event for the press and our host Jon was invited. Here is his writeup of the event. The guys talk...
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May 19, 2023 • 39 mins
It's Friday! Happy Friday! Let's get to the weekend with a big ol' spoonful of fun, some stories, some news, a story of Kevin eating a moth, a mispronounced Florida town, and the best damn theme song in the history of podcasting. Here's what we talk about:
*In this week's weirdest story, a couple rode a Lime scooter in tandem down I-70 in the pouring rain in the morning. That's way too many elements to be real, but it is! We talk a...
*In this week's weirdest story, a couple rode a Lime scooter in tandem down I-70 in the pouring rain in the morning. That's way too many elements to be real, but it is! We talk a...
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May 12, 2023 • 33 mins
Happy Friday, Denver! What are you up to this weekend? Are you going to do Mother's Day? Are you going to do basketball? Maybe do fishing? Whatever you're up to, we're here to kick off your weekend right proper with Denver's best podcast. Here's what Jon, Kevin and Arthur are talking about this week:
*Want to diddle yourself and get paid for it? Buddy, do we have a deal for you! English company Lovehoney wants to pay to hear about y...
*Want to diddle yourself and get paid for it? Buddy, do we have a deal for you! English company Lovehoney wants to pay to hear about y...
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May 5, 2023 • 42 mins
When death comes for us all, what songs do you want played in tribute? Kevin, Arthur and Jon grapple with that question AND bring you the news from the week, the best stuff from Denver, and share with you the laughs, joy, and fun that make this life worth living. Need more specifics? Here's what we talk about:
*The WGA declared a writers' strike and we're clearly on their side. Amanda Seyfried had one of the most money quotes about ...
*The WGA declared a writers' strike and we're clearly on their side. Amanda Seyfried had one of the most money quotes about ...
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April 28, 2023 • 39 mins
Happy Friday, Denver! How many of these photos have bridges? How many have motorcycles? Do you need to pass a Turing Test to listen to this episode? Maybe! Arthur, Jon and Kevin are here from The Uncanny Valley to bring the very podcast in the history of Denver. Here's what we're talking about this week:
*After 65 years, Bandimere Speedway is going to fold in its current location and look for another one. That's sad! We share our me...
*After 65 years, Bandimere Speedway is going to fold in its current location and look for another one. That's sad! We share our me...
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April 21, 2023 • 34 mins
Happy post-4/20, Denver! If you're here for 4/20 tips, you're late, but we're not surprised. Jon Ekstrom, Kevin Batstone, and Arthur Rawe are here getting real rural at you with all the best stuff from the week that was and the week that will be. Here's the rundown what you can expect to hear as you dive headlong into the weekend:
*Kevin and Arthur went to The Frickashinas album release party (Jon is jealous), but Jon was in Seattle...
*Kevin and Arthur went to The Frickashinas album release party (Jon is jealous), but Jon was in Seattle...
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April 14, 2023 • 34 mins
Can we be honest? Are we in the trust nest? Yes! Please keep going. We have great stuff for you this week, Denver. Kevin, Arthur and Jon are in the house bringing you the week that was, the week ahead, and the truth bombs you need to hear about your city. Here's what's on tap:
*The iconic Denver cash register building in Denver is apparently a huge bird killer. We talk about it and name our favorite birds. 9News has more context abo...
*The iconic Denver cash register building in Denver is apparently a huge bird killer. We talk about it and name our favorite birds. 9News has more context abo...
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April 7, 2023 • 34 mins
Hey Denver, Farmer Wants a Friday! Arthur, Jon and Kevin are kicking off your weekend with an unofficial welcome to the good part of the year. We've got a packed show for you, and here's a rundown of what's covered:
*We give some brief thoughts on the election - Park Hill Golf Course will remain a golf course, City Council at-large seats have been decided, and two candidates are headed to runoff for Mayor. Colorado Sun has a full ru...
*We give some brief thoughts on the election - Park Hill Golf Course will remain a golf course, City Council at-large seats have been decided, and two candidates are headed to runoff for Mayor. Colorado Sun has a full ru...
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March 31, 2023 • 36 mins
Happy Friday, Denver! Jon, Kevin and Arthur are here and we have not been indicted for paying off a porn star. Well, not yet, anyway. We have been guilty of compiling this week's best stories for you to enjoy on the best day of the week. It's Friday! Let's see what's been going down in the week that was:
*If the Park Hill Golf Course developers lose at the ballot box next week, they said they'd make a "Top Golf-like facility." Are t...
*If the Park Hill Golf Course developers lose at the ballot box next week, they said they'd make a "Top Golf-like facility." Are t...
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March 24, 2023 • 32 mins
Get a hold of your life, fair listeners! The Happy Friday crew of Gentleman Dirtbags has all the good stuff from the week that was, the week ahead, and why you need to not think of yourself as some helpless smol bean baby (or whatever). Here's what's good:
*For those of you watching on YouTube, you'll notice us in a new studio. Will we shoot OnlyFans content in there? Probably not! But it sure looks like it! For those of you listeni...
*For those of you watching on YouTube, you'll notice us in a new studio. Will we shoot OnlyFans content in there? Probably not! But it sure looks like it! For those of you listeni...
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March 17, 2023 • 32 mins
It's celebration time on Happy Friday, Denver! Is it for St. Patrick's Day? Is it for March Madness? Is it for 200 episodes of Discussion Combustion? Is it for 9 years of Jon of All Trades? The answer to those questions is: Yes, yes, yes, and yes! We've got a great show for you this week! Here's what we've got for ya', ya' young pug:
*Why do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day, and who are our favorite Irish people? Tell us yours or we'l...
*Why do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day, and who are our favorite Irish people? Tell us yours or we'l...
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March 10, 2023 • 36 mins
Hold your breath, Denver! Another edition of Happy Friday is on the air, and we're here to bring you the hotness of the week that was, and the week ahead. Download the audio and help us pay the bills ya' freeloaders. And then strap in for the goodness within. Here's what's cookin' this week:
*The Eisenhower Tunnel turns 50 years old, and we pay our respects. Full story can be found here.
*A body found near Independence Pass 70 years...
*The Eisenhower Tunnel turns 50 years old, and we pay our respects. Full story can be found here.
*A body found near Independence Pass 70 years...
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