Episode #101 – Spock’s Skate Camp, The Insurgency, Cult Leader, Hectic Hobo, Kenny Riches

On this week's episode, SLUG writer Billy Ditzig sits down with Spock from Spock's Skate Camp to talk about his skating outreach program; SLUG writer Ricky Vigil sits down in the Soundwaves studio with Anthony Lucero from Cult Leader to talk about their new band; and SLUG writer Cody Kirkland chats with director Kenny Riches over the phone about his recent Kickstarter project to produce the lost works of the late David Fetzer. Plus, we preview this month's Localized showcase with music from The Insurgency and Hectic Hobo. SLUG’s Beer Columnist Mike Riedel will be back in the studio to talk about the latest local beer news, and we’d like to hear what you’ve been checking out lately and what you’d like to hear him talk about. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more


Episode #100 – Call Of The Void, Yelp, Youth Choir, Summer Films with Jimmy Martin

We've done it! We've reached 100 episodes! We kick this week's episode off with SLUG writer Peter Fryer chatting with Call Of The Void's lead singer, Steve Vanica; Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp drops by to talk with Dan about the latest restaurants to hit SLC in the past six months; and SLUG film critic Jimmy Martin pops by the studio to talk about all the summer films you'll be seeing until Labor Day. Plus, brand new music from SLC hardcore band Youth Choir. SLUG’s Beer Columnist Mike Riedel will be back in the studio to talk about the latest, local beer news, and we’d like to hear what you’ve been checking out lately and what you’d like to hear him talk about. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more


Episode #99 – Utah Pride Center, Moneypenny, Homeless Youth Resource Center, I Hear Sirens, Equality Utah

On this week's episode we gear up for the Utah Pride Festival as SLUG photographer Paul Duane chats with Megan Ribson from the Utah Pride Center; then our host Dan Nailen chats with Michelle Templin from Volunteer Of America, Utah about the Homeless Youth Resource Center; and SLUG writer Christian Schultz talks with Alejandro Mora and Brandie Balken about Equality Utah in the Soundwaves studio. Plus, brand new music from punk rockers Moneypenny and atmospheric rock band I Hear Sirens. Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp will be back in a few episodes to talk about the best new places that have popped up in SLC over the past few months, and we'd like to hear what new places you've been digging! Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more


Episode #98 – Problem Daughter, Projekt 801, Light/Black, Mike Brown Talks Utah Jazz

On this week's episode, SLUG writer Alex Cragun sits down with Problem Daughter before they head to Las Vegas to play Punk Rock Bowling; SLUG writer Steve Goemaat chats with the men behind the skateboarding program Projekt 801; and then our host Dan Nailen and SLUG columnist Mike Brown talk about the wayward season that the Utah Jazz had and their thoughts going into the offseason. Plus, brand new music from doomy rock band Light/Black. Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp will be back in a few episodes to talk about the best new places that have popped up in SLC over the past few months, and we'd like to hear what new places you've been digging! Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more


Episode #97 – Best Friends Animal Society, The Moths, Black Pus, Ether, Humane Society Of Utah

On this week's episode, our host Dan Nailen sits down with Temma Martin from Best Friends Animal Society in our podcast studio to talk about their organization and Super Pet Adoption; SLUG writer Alex Cragun chats on the phone with Brian Chippendale about his solo project, Black Pus; and SLUG Senior Writer, Gavin Hoffman chats with Carl Arky from the Humane Society of Utah about their organization and their work to find homes for homeless pets. Plus, brand new music from The Moths and Ether! Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp will be back in a few episodes to talk about the best new places that have popped up in SLC over the past few months, and we'd like to hear what new places you've been digging! Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more


Episode #96 – Legal Messenger Inc., Dark Seas, Yelp, Vietnam, Loki Cycles

On this week's episode we salute our Bike Issue with a look at local cycling, first with SLUG writer Carl Acheson talking with the owner of Legal Messenger Inc. (LMI) about a big change to their business; we take a martini break with Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp as he and Dan talk about the best places for specialty drinks; and then back on the road with SLUG writer Cody Hudson talking to the founder of Loki Cycles about their bikes. Plus, brand new music from Dark Seas and a preview of touring band Vietnam. Mike Brown will be back to talk about the Utah Jazz and their failed attempt to make it to the Playoffs. We’d like to hear your musings on the ’12-’13 season and your own questions for Mike to answer. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more


Episode #95 – Urban Arts Gallery, Visitors, Mike Riedel, IX Zealot, Night Flight Comics

On this week's episode of the podcast, SLUG writer Megan Kennedy pulls double-duty, first by interviewing the curator of the new Urban Arts Gallery, Cat Palmer; and then talking with Mimi Cruz of Night Flight Comics about Free Comic Book Day; while our host Dan Nailen sits down with Mike Riedel to talk beer news including the opening of Vernal's first brew pub. Plus, brand new music from Visitors and a track from IX Zealot. Mike Brown will be back to talk about the Utah Jazz and their failed attempt to make it to the playoffs. We’d like to hear your thoughts on the ’12-’13 season and your own questions for Mike to answer. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more


Episode #94 – All Metal Roundtable: New Music In 2013

On this week's episode, it's an all-metal roundtable featuring some of SLUG's best metal writers as we discuss the latest music they've been digging in 2013, dissecting what they thought was good and why, and what they're looking forward to over the rest of the year. The regular NBA season is wrapping up shortly, and SLUG’s resident Jazz analyst Mike Brown will be back to talk about the season. We’d like to hear your thoughts on the ’12-’13 season and your own questions for Mike to answer. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more


Episode #93 – SLC Nerd, Hurris & Gig, Yelp, Golden Sun, Yogis Give Back

On this week's episode, SLUG writer Matt Brunk chats with the organizers behind the SLC Nerd convention happening this weekend, Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp drops by to talk about the best places for Brunch, and Dana Baptiste from Centered City Yoga drops by to talk with SLUG writer Ischa B. about Yogis Give Back. Plus, brand new music from hip hop duo Hurris & Gig and a preview of SLUG's Record Store Day show with Golden Sun. The regular NBA season is wrapping up shortly, and SLUG’s resident Jazz analyst Mike Brown will be back to talk about the season and, hopefully, where the Jazz stand in the playoffs. We’d like to hear your thoughts on the ’12-’13 season and your own questions for Mike to answer. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more


Episode #92 – Plan-B Theatre: Suffrage, Eons, The Awkward Hour, Yaktooth, By Invitation Only

On this week's episode, SLUG writer John Ford sits down with the two lead actresses from Plan-B Theatre Company's latest production, Suffrage; the creator of The Awkward Hour podcast, Brian Staker, drops by the Soundwaves studio to talk about his show and Awkwardfest; and SLUG writer Alex Springer chats with the creator of By Invitation Only to talk about their pop-up diner events. Plus, we preview April's Localized event with music from Eons and Yaktooth. Jeffrey Steadman will be back next week 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