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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 The post Episode #86 – KAB Rails, Drew Danburry, Yelp, Sam Burton, Joey Arias first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

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 The post Episode #85 – Kyle LaMalfa, Color Animal, Pamela Perlich, Night Sweats, The West View first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

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 The post Episode #84 – Mummies Of The World, Yaktooth, A Local Table, The 2:13’s, Band Singles first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

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 The post Episode #83 – Squatters, Year Of The Wolf, Plan-B’s “Adam & Steve…”, Chainwhip, Revolution United first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

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 The post Episode #82 – Slamdance Recap, Pat Maine, Yelp, Johnny Utah, Sundance Recap first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

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 The post Episode #81 – David Williams, Beer Chat with Mike Riedel, Polytype, Arrivals/Departures first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

On this week's episode, SLUG writer Ischa B. sits down in the Soundwaves studio with Dr. Melissa Jones aka The Mormon Sexologist; SLUG contributor Chris Brunstetter chats with pro-snowboarder Jon Kooley; and SLUG columnist Mike Brown sits down with our host Dan Nailen to talk about his love for the Utah Jazz and their current season. 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 The post Episode #80 – The Mormon Sexologist, Chance Lewis, Jon Kooley, Hang Time, SLUG’s Jazz Anal-ist Mike Brown first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

On this week's episode we preview the upcoming film festival season in Utah. First up, SLUG writer Jory Carroll chats on the phone with Slamdance head Peter Baxter; SLUG writer Alex Springer sits down in the Soundwaves studio with Brandon Smith form the LDS Film Festival; and SLUG's Managing Editor Esther Meroño talks on the phone with the new co-directors of the Sundance Film Festival, Laurie Hopkins and Sarah Pearce. Plus, a Localized preview from Screaming Condors and brand new music from Huldra. As you've heard, film festival season is quickly approaching and we’d like to hear what you’re most looking forward to from Sundance and Slamdance film festivals happening in January. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more The post Episode #79 – Slamdance, Huldra, LDS Film Festival, Screaming Condors, Sundance first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

On this week's episode, SLUG Senior Staff Writer Mariah Mellus talks with metalworks artist Scotty Soltronic; Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp drops by to talk about healthy foods with Dan Nailen for those of you looking to keep your New Year's resolutions; and SLUG writer Justin Gallegos sits down in the Soundwaves Studio with Party Sober Clothing founder Dominic Suazo about their designs and message. Plus, brand new music from SLC punk band The Hung-Ups and melodic folk band Bullets & Belles. Film festival season is quickly approaching and we’d like to hear what you’re most looking forward to from Sundance, Slamdance or any other regional film festivals happening in January. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more The post Episode #78 – Scotty Soltronic, The Hung-Ups, Yelp, Bullets & Belles, Party Sober Clothing first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

On this week's episode, we gather the SLUG editorial and podcast teams together for a look at the best of local music for 2012. This show features Editor Angela Brown, Managing Editor Esther Meroño, Contributing Editor Ricky Vigil, Junior Editor Alexander Ortega, Office Coordinator/Producer Gavin Sheehan and our host Dan Nailen listening to each of their favorite tracks and recapping the year in general. The year is coming to an end, and a lot of people put dieting in their New Year’s resolutions. We’ll be talking to Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp about healthy places to eat out, and we’d like to hear your suggestions as well. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more The post Episode #77 – SLUG Staff’s 2012 Local Music Picks first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

This week's episode delves into local art, beginning as SLUG writer John Ford chats with Danica Farley from UMOCA; SLUG writer Anna Gedal sits down with Dunce School For The Arts co-founder Alexandra Karl; and SLUG writer Rebecca Frost talks with Michael Christensen and Cat Palmer about the Utah Arts Alliance event Connect. Plus, brand new music from SLC punk band Filth Lords and Provo indie-rock band Desert Noises. The year is coming to an end and a lot of people put dieting in their new year’s resolutions. We’ll be talking to Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp about healthy places to eat out and we’d like to hear your suggestions as well. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more The post Episode #76 – UMOCA, Filth Lords, Dunce School For The Arts, Desert Noises, Connect first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

On this week's episode we explore several all-ages venues in Northern Utah. SLUG writer Cody Hudson sits down in the Soundwaves studio with Jesse Cassar, owner of The Shred Shed; SLUG writer LeAundra Jeffs talks with Randall Farrell from Richards St. Art Collective; and SLUG writer Steve Richardson chats with Darcy Roy and Debbie Philips of Muse Music Café in Provo. Plus, music from The Moth & The Flame and the recently reunited band, Reviver! What’s your favorite local album from 2012? We’ll be doing a show dedicated to our favorites from this year and we’d like to hear what releases you dug from 2012. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more The post Episode #75 – The Shred Shed, Reviver, Richards St. Art Collective, The Moth & The Flame, Muse Muse Café first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

On this week's episode its all in-studio! First up, Hoopers head brewer Donovan Steele drops by to talk about their winter brew, Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp also pops into the studio to discuss Jewish foods around the valley, and SLUG's own movie critic Jimmy Martin chats with Dan about winter films and early Oscar contenders headed into 2013. Plus, brand new music from jazz ensemble the Joshua Payne Orchestra and experimental rock duo It Foot, It Ears. We’re doing an upcoming episode on all-ages and underground venues and we’d like to hear what your favorite spot is. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more The post Episode #74 – Hoppers, Joshua Payne Orchestra, Yelp, It Foot It Ears, Winter films with Jimmy Martin first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

On this week's episode we talk old and new school punk, starting with an interview with longtime SLC punk musician Aldine Strychnine about his career, followed up with an interview he did with The Boards at a recent reunion show. Then, Dan chats with the Salt Lake Spitfires about the tragic death of their lead singer and moving on as a new version of the band. We also feature music from both The Boards and Salt Lake Spitfires. We’re doing an upcoming episode on all-ages and underground venues and we’d like to hear what your favorite spot is. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more The post Episode #73 – Aldine Strychnine, The Boards, Salt Lake Spitfires first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

On this week's episode, SLUG's Managing Editor Esther Meroño talks with anthropologist Martha Hayden about the recently discovered Martharaptor; SLUG writer Ischa B. chats fashion with Tina of Bad Wolf Style; and SLUG writer Ben Trentelman discusses the charity work being done by 1FaceWatch. Plus, brand new music from SLC hardcore band Accidente and Provo indie-folk group Robert & The Carrolls. What’s your favorite all-ages venue in Utah? We’ll be doing an upcoming episode on all-ages and underground venues and we’d like to hear what your favorite spot is. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more The post Episode #72 – Martha Hayden, Accidente, Bad Wolf Style, Robert & The Carrolls, 1FaceWatch first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

On this week's episode, we delve into the behind-the-scenes aspect of the music business. SLUG's Junior Editor Alexander Ortega talks to Kevin Breuner of CD Baby about their licensing program; SLUG Writer Nate Housley chats with Heather Sneddon from Utah Lawyers For The Arts about the legal work they offer artists; drummer Casey Hansen from GAZA drops by the studio to chat with Dan Nailen about his experiences with touring and what you should know before going. Plus, we listen the last EP of the recently broken-up Spell Talk. What’s your favorite all ages venue in Utah? We’ll be doing an upcoming episode on all-ages and underground venues and we’d like to hear what your favorite spot is. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more The post Episode #71 – CD Baby, Spell Talk, Utah Lawyers For The Arts, GAZA first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

On this week's episode, SLUG writer Ischa B chats with Charity April about her results with the Bikini Body Project; Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp drops in to talk about the best places to find Thanksgiving foods; and SLUG's Managing Editor Esther Meroño talks on the phone with stand-up comedian Jenna Kim Jones. Plus, music from two of our November Localized bands, Despite Despair and Top Dead Celebrity. The holidays are quickly approaching and we’ll be talking about specialty brews for the winter months. What seasonal brews are you looking forward to the most? Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more The post Episode #70 – Bikini Body Project, Despite Despair, Yelp, Top Dead Celebrity, Jenna Kim Jones first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

This week we welcome our new host, Dan Nailen, in the most fitting way we could think: An all-metal roundtable! Six of SLUG's finest metal writers join us for a discussion of haunting, spooky and horrifying metal music just in time for Halloween, which becomes really informative and even heated! This week's panel includes SLUG writers Dylan Chadwick and Megan Kennedy, Senior SLUG writers Bryer Wharton and Gavin Hoffman, SLUG's Junior Editor Alexander Ortega and SLUG's Contributing Editor Ricky Vigil. Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp will be dropping by in the next episode to talk about Thanksgiving food. We’d like to hear what your favorite holiday dish is somewhere around the city. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more The post Episode #69 – Horrifying Metal Roundtable! first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

This week we bid our dear friend and host JP a fond farewell on his last episode of the podcast and welcome in our new host, Dan Nailen. We also have SLUG writer Mariah Mellus chatting with dancer and choreographer Monica Campbell; Dan sits down with local beer blogger Mike Riedel to talk the latest beer news; and SLUG's Contributing Editor Ricky Vigil chats with rapper P.O.S. on the phone about his new album. Plus, brand new music from SLC rock bands PTO and Danger Hailstorm. Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp will be dropping by soon to talk about Thanksgiving food, and we’d like to hear what your favorite holiday dish is somewhere around the city. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more The post Episode #68 – Monica Campbell, PTO, Beer Chat with Mike Riedel, Danger Hailstorm, P.O.S. first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

This week, SLUG writer Brighton Metz sits down with Casey Wardell of Punctured Piercing about their vegan tattoos and business; SLUG writer Alex Springer talks with Veronica Lynn Harper of Sketch Cabaret in the Soundwaves studio; and SLUG writer Henry Glasheen visits with the creators of The Power Pot about their invention. Plus, brand new music this week from SLC metal band Odium Totus. What metal songs or albums to you rock out to during All Hallow’s Eve? We’ve got another metal roundtable episode coming up just in time for Halloween and we want to hear your thoughts on scary and haunting metal. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more The post Episode #67 – Punctured Piercing & Tattoo, Odium Totus, Sketch Cabaret, The Power Pot first appeared on SLUG Magazine.