In this inspiring and wildly entertaining episode of The MCP Project Podcast, Colorado’s beloved news anchor Chris Parente joins Marisa for a deep — yet hilarious — conversation about living life with levity and purpose.

Chris shares powerful lessons from his decades in TV news, including how he brings joy to heavy news cycles, and reveals his spiritual journey through addiction recovery and the 12 steps. He opens up about how humor, love, and letting go of ego have become pillars of his life.

They also discuss:

- How laughter can raise collective vibration

- The importance of "way of being" vs. "doing"

- Behind-the-scenes stories from celebrity interviews — including Justin Bieber, Robin Williams, and Cher

- Chris’s roots at Disney World and how it shaped his outlook

- Why lifting others up starts within yourself

This episode will make you laugh, reflect, and remind you that joy is a choice — and it’s contagious.

👉 Tune in for an uplifting, raw, and very real conversation you won’t forget.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Welcome & introducing Chris Parente

3:00 - Early mornings, humor in news, and sharing levity

10:00 - How joy impacts viewers and raising vibration

17:00 - Spirituality, ego, and the way of being vs. doing

24:00 - Behind-the-scenes: celebrity interviews and memorable moments

32:00 - Disney World, the magic of joy, and early life lessons

37:00 - Addiction, recovery, and embracing the 12 steps

44:00 - Closing thoughts on peace, letting go, and where to find Chris

In this powerful episode of The MCP Project, we sit down with Ken Solomon—better known to millions as Rocky, the legendary Denver Nuggets mascot. For 33 years, Ken brought laughter, hype, and heart to the court. But behind the mask was a man pushing through pain, pressure, and personal battles.

Ken shares how a high school dream—sparked by the San Diego Chicken—led to a life-changing role with the Nuggets in 1990. He opens up about the physical toll (including a broken back mid-performance), the emotional weight of being the man behind the fur, and the purpose that kept him going: making people—especially kids—feel seen, joyful, and inspired.

He also speaks vulnerably about facing depression, divorce, and the moments he almost walked away… only to find healing through the very character he created.

Now stepping into a new chapter, Ken talks about launching his podcast Between the Fur, writing a book, building adventure parks, and using his voice to inspire others.

This is more than a mascot story. It’s a journey of purpose, perseverance, and the power of connection.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:40 Ken's Journey to Becoming Rocky

03:13 The Life of a Mascot

05:51 High School Beginnings

10:14 College and Early Career Challenges

13:22 Joining the Denver Nuggets

23:29 Overcoming Adversity

27:06 Impactful Moments and Community Love3

2:45 Rocky's Impact on Lives

33:47 Special Moments and Flashy Stuff

34:41 Charles Barkley Stories

43:00 The Low Points and Personal Struggles

47:35 Life Lessons and Moving Forward

53:52 Family and Future Plans

In this debut episode of The MCP Project Podcast, we sit down with Josh Holder, owner of the world’s #1 Google-rated haunted house, the oldest haunted house in Colorado, founded in 1983. Josh shares his emotional journey of taking over the family business after the sudden loss of his father, Bradley Holder, who passed away from cancer when Josh was just 13. Learn about his entrepreneurial journey, keeping his father’s legacy alive, and growing a backyard haunted house into a world-renowned attraction. This inspiring story of resilience, family, and entrepreneurship shows how a dream turned into reality, even after facing tragedy. We hope this episode inspires you to pursue your own dreams, no matter the challenges.