Episode
Episode #90 – SXSW 2013
On this week's episode, the SLUG crew returns from Austin, Texas to talk about their experience covering SXSW! Listen in about the shows, the stories, the adventures in companionship and reflecting on it when they got home, along with an interview from local band Moneypenny. Plus, music from Max Pain & The Groovies and Desert Noises. Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp will be back in a few weeks to talk brunch, and we'd like to hear what your favorite places are for a mid-morning bite. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #89 – Poor Yorick Studios, Creative Adult, Shanghai Kate,...
On this week's episode, Senior Staff Writer Mariah Mellus sits down with Poor Yorick Studios founder Brad Slaugh to talk about their upcoming event; SLUG writer Megan Kennedy chats not he phone with Shanghai Kate about her career in tattooing before coming to the SLC Tattoo Convention; and then Kennedy chats with the lead actor from The Screwtape Letters before it passes through town. Plus, music from two touring bands making their way through SLC this weekend: Creative Adult and White Lung. Our SLUG crew will be hitting up SXSW again this year, and we’d like to hear your thoughts on the festival. Are you going? Who would you like to see? What’s your take on the experience? Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #88 – Bring The Gig, Cathy Foy, Beer News...
On this week's episode, our fearless host Dan Nailen speaks with Mike Harker and Rory Donahoe from Bring The Gig about their website and concerts; then SLUG's beer columnist Mike Riedel drops by the Soundwaves studio to talk about the latest beer news from Bohemian, Epic, Uinta and more; and SLUG writer Alex Cragun chats with the founders of the SLC chapter of the Pyrate Punx. Plus, brand new music from Cathy Foy's first solo album and experimental rock duo Baby Gurl. Our SLUG crew will be hitting up SXSW again this year and we’d like to hear your thoughts on the festival. Are you going? Who would you like to see? What’s your take on the experience? Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #87 – Breath Advisor, Lady Murasaki, Sugar House BBQ,...
On this week's episode, SLUG columnist Mike Brown chats with Breath Advisor founder Jason Knott at Zest about the new kiosk; Sugar House BBQ owner Bill Smithers drops by the Soundwaves studio to talk with our host Dan Nailen about their upcoming move; and SLUG's film critic Jimmy Martin comes in to talk about the exciting spring film season in 2013. Plus, we preview March's Localized with music from Lady Murasaki and 90s Television. Mike Riedel will be joining us in the Soundwaves studio again in just a couple of weeks to talk about the latest beer news around town, and we’d like to hear your questions for Mike and what you’re most curious about happening in local brewing circles. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #86 – KAB Rails, Drew Danburry, Yelp, Sam Burton,...
This week's episode kicks off with SLUG writer Tim Kronenberg chatting with one of the co-founders of KAB Rails; Jeffery Steadman from Yelp drops by the Soundwaves studio to talk Thai food with our host Dan Nailen; and SLUG columnist Princess Kennedy talks on the phone with performer Joey Arias before he comes to SLC this week. Plus, brand new music from local singer/songwriters Drew Danburry and Sam Burton. Mike Riedel will be joining us in the Soundwaves studio again in just a couple weeks to talk about the latest beer news around town, and we’d like to hear your questions for Mike and what you’re most curious about happening in local brewing circles. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #85 – Kyle LaMalfa, Color Animal, Pamela Perlich, Night...
On this week's episode, we explore the River District, the term encompassing areas along the West Side of Salt Lake City. We start with our host Dan Nailen interviewing City Council member Kyle LaMalfa; SLUG Junior Editor Alexander Ortega speaks with Pamela Perlich about the demographics in the area; and SLUG writer Ben Trentelman speaks with Charlotte Fife-Jepperson about her newspaper The West View. Plus, new music from garage rock band Color Animal and post-punk act Night Sweats. Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp will be back in the studio soon to talk Thai food, and we’d like to find out what your favorite spots are to talk about on the show. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #84 – Mummies Of The World, Yaktooth, A Local...
On this week's episode, SLUG's Managing Editor Esther Meroño chats on he phone with the organizers behind Mummies Of The World; SLUG writer Ischa B. sits down in the Soundwaves studio with the founders of A Local Table; and SLUG's Junior Editor Alexander Ortega chats with single musicians looking for a band to play with. Plus, brand new music from rock bands Yaktooth and The 2:13's. Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp will be back in the studio in a few weeks to talk Thai food, and we’d like to find out what your favorite spots are to talk about on the show. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #83 – Squatters, Year Of The Wolf, Plan-B’s “Adam...
On this week's episode, Squatters resident brewmaster Jason Stock drops by the Soundwaves studio to chat with our host Dan Nailen about their current brews and what's happening at the downtown pub; the two stars of Plan-B Theatre's "Adam & Steve and The Empty Sea" chat with SLUG writer John Ford about the play; and SLUG writer LeAundra Jeffs sits down with the founder of community organization Revolution United. Plus, we preview this month's Localized with music from Year Of The Wolf and Chainwhip. Are you currently looking for a band but aren’t finding the right people? Let us know and we’ll do our best to get the word out on an upcoming episode. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #82 – Slamdance Recap, Pat Maine, Yelp, Johnny Utah,...
On this week's episode we take a last look at the film festival season, first with a review of Slamdance from SLUG writers John Ford and Jory Carroll; Then we'll recap Sundance with SLUG writer Cody Kirkland, SLUG's Managing Editor Esther Meroño and SLUG's film critic Jimmy Martin. We also get a visit from Yelp's Jeffrey Steadman who will talk with us about the best Indian food in the valley. Plus, brand new music from hip hop artists Pat Maine and Johnny Utah. Are you currently looking for a band but aren’t finding the right people? Let us know and we’ll do our best to get the word out on an upcoming episode. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #81 – David Williams, Beer Chat with Mike Riedel,...
On this week's episode, our fearless host, Dan Nailen, sits down with singer/songwriter David Williams; Mike Riedel drops in to talk the latest beer news in Utah; and SLUG Senior Staff Writer Mariah Mellus chats with Ashley Anderson of loveDANCEmore about Arrivals/Departures happening at the Rio Gallery. Plus, an exclusive track from Williams and the latest from Provo electronic indie band Polytype. The Film festival season is in full swing and we’d like to hear what you’ve enjoyed the most from the Sundance and Slamdance film festivals. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more