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On this week’s episode, SLUG writer Sean Zimmerman-Wall talks with We Are One Skatepark co-owners Mat Farnworth and Zach Nelson. Our host JP chats with local belly dancer Stephanie Buranek about her experience opening for Beats Antique last month and SLUG writer Lauren Paul talks with William Marquis, the marketing coordinator of Tilly’s surf and skate shop, who just opened a new location in Farmington. We also have new music from local musicians Levi James Lebo and Nonnon. Give us a ring about something from the show, drunk dial us, ask for our advice on anything, or just send us your feedback by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. You may get played on the show! … read more The post Episode #26 – We Are One Skate Park, Levi James Lebo, Stephanie Buranek, Nonnon, Tilly’s Skate & Surf first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

This week’s episode focuses on SLUG Magazine’s Top 5 issue, as we bring in a panel of writers to discuss their lists and listen to some of their favorite tracks. Join JP along with SLUG writers James Bennett, Courtney Blair, Cody Hudson and Mame Wallace for this roundtable discussion about what they feel was the best from 2011. Give us a ring about something from the show, drunk dial us, ask for our advice on anything, or just send us your feedback by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. You may get played on the show! … read more The post Episode #25 – SLUG Writers’ Top 5 Panel first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

If you're a fan of metal in any genre, today's episode is sure to "blow your bush back" as JP gathers six of SLUG Magazine's metal writers from our weekly online exclusive feature Napalm Flesh to discuss their favorite bands and songs from 2011. This roundtable discussion includes Metal Coordinator Bryer Wharton, writer/photographer Megan Kennedy, writer Henry Glasheen, writer Gavin Hoffman, writer Dylan Chadwick and Contributing Editor Ricky Vigil. Have an opinion on the show or disagree with one of the writers? Give us a ring about it! Send us your feedback by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. You may get played on the show! … read more The post Episode #24 – Napalm Flesh’s All-Metal Roundtable first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

This week’s episode begins with SLUG’s Contributing Editor Ricky Vigil sitting down with Parallax guitarist Elliot Secrist about the re-releases of the band’s first and only full-length album, Mediums & Messages, recorded before the death of the band’s lead singer Blake Donner in 2005. In tribute to the re-release, we preview two songs off the album throughout the show. Next up, Jeffery Steadman from Yelp drops by again, this time he and JP discuss pie and the best local places for a slice. Then, SLUG writer James Orme chats on the phone with rockabilly legend Wanda Jackson in an archived interview from February 2011 about her new album with Jack White and parts of her career. Then SLUG writer Mariah Mellus drops by Blonde Grizzly to interview co-owner Caleb Barney and tattoo artist Vic Back about the Nutcracker showcase on display this month at the shop. Give us a ring about something from the show, drunk dial us, ask for our advice on anything, or just send us your feedback by calling our automa

This weeks episode begins with Utah’s newest music ensemble, the Salty Cricket Composers Collective. Soundwaves Host JP interviews musician and composer Crystal Young-Otterstrom about the collective, followed by a sampling of her music. Next, SLUG writer Ben Trentelman sits down with the Executive Director of Local First Utah, Michelle Thompson, about the organization and how you can shop local for the holidays this year. Keeping in the holiday spirit, SLUG writer Chris Proctor talks to the founder of the SLC Photo Collective (and SLUG photographer) Dave Brewer about the annual Help Portrait event. Also in this episode is exclusive music from local punk/experimental band Vena Cava, playing our Localized showcase in January. Give us a ring about something from the show, drunk dial us, ask for our advice on anything, or just send us your feedback by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. You may get played on the show! … read more The post Episode #22 – Salty Cricket Composers C

On this week’s episode, SLUG writer Megan Kennedy interviews Carrie Vondrus of Endless Indulgence about the shop and their upcoming charity event, we delve back into the archives as SLUG writer James Bennett talks to Anthony Bourdain, and SLUG writer Mariah Mellus sits down with the creative trio behind the Beehive Bazaar. We also have new music from local art-faux DJ Jimmy Hack Up and atmospheric rockers I’m Designer. Drunk dial us, ask for our advice on anything, or just send us your feedback by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. … read more The post Episode #21 – Endless Indulgence, Jimmy Hack Up, Anthony Bourdain, I’m Designer, The Beehive Bazaar first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

On November 12, 2011, Salt Lake City Police shut down the Occupy SLC camp at Pioneer Park in response to the death of an Occupy camper. The night resulted in eighteen arrests and the decimation of the camp, which sent many up north to Occupy Ogden, and others questioning the new direction of the movement. In this bonus episode, JP interviews Occupy SLC organizer Tara Bueche about the teardown, the aftermath and where the movement plans to go from here. … read more The post Bonus Episode #2 – Occupy SLC: November Update & Teardown Aftermath first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Happy Thanksgiving! This week's episode features SLUG writer Chris Proctor sitting down with snowboarder Travis Rice, we go back into the archives with SLUG alumni Aaron Anderson talking to Kalle Lasn about Buy Nothing Day, and JP chats with Anthony Woo from the U of U Bike Collective about winterizing bikes. We also listen to new music from the experimental rockers Max Pain & The Groovies and psych-rock group Dark Seas. Drunk dial us, ask for our advice on anything, or just send us your feedback by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. … read more The post Episode #20 – Travis Rice, Max Pain & The Groovies, Buy Nothing Day, Dark Seas, U of U Bike Collective first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

You wanted more Jimmy Martin, and now you’ve got him! A complete bonus episode from this week’s recordings, just JP and Jimmy talking about the films from last week and this Friday, as well as the rest of 2011 and a few thoughts on possible Oscar nominations. Tell us what you think of the episode by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. … read more The post Bonus Episode #1 – Movies With JP & Jimmy Martin first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

This week's episode features SLUG writer Megan Kennedy interviewing artist Shalee Cooper about the “Heel To Toe” Project, Jeffery Steadman from YELP drops in to chat about Pho, we dive into the archives with Contributing Editor Ricky Vigil as he chats with Touche Amore, and JP sits down with designer Thy Doan to talk about Salt Lake Design Week. Plus we check out new music from the electronica duo Bellrave and preview this month’s Localized showcase with The Rose Phantom. Let us know what you think by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. … read more The post Episode #19 – Heel To Toe Project, Bellrave, YELP, Touche Amore, The Rose Phantom, Salt Lake Design Week first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

This week's episode features SLUG writer Clayton Godby getting the details on Monday Night Movie Munchies at Brewvies Cinema Pub, SLUG writer Ben Trentelman talks with Adam Sherlock of the Sending Messages podcast, and JP does an extensive interview with Skyler Hawk from Occupy SLC. We also preview new tracks from singer/songwriter Ryan Tanner and preview the debut album from alt-rock duo The Moth & The Flame. Let us know what you think by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. … read more The post Episode #18 – Monday Night Movie Munchies, Ryan Tanner, Sending Messages, The Moth & The Flame, Occupy SLC first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

Happy Halloween! In this week’s episode, SLUG’s Editorial Assistant Esther Meroño talks with an organizer of Vegan Thanksgiving, we dive into the archives with SLUG writer Bryer Wharton as he interviews GWAR and Ischa Bee chats with the trio of co-owners from Butterfly Jac Salon. Plus, we preview music from local hard rockers Starmy and psych-soul band Fox Van Cleef. Let us know what you think by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. … read more The post Episode #17 – Vegan Thanksgiving, Starmy, GWAR, Fox Van Cleef, Butterfly Jac Salon first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

This week's episode features our own JP on the phone with Laserfang’s Shane Ashbridge about the band’s reunion along with music from the group. We dive into the archives with Editorial Assistant Esther Meroño talking to Thrice and preview the latest album from Mark Dago. SLUG writer Johnny Logan talks with the writer and director from Plan-B Theatre’s latest production, Lady MacBeth, and Jimmy Martin drops in to talk about scary movies and the controversial fine at Brewvies Cinema Pub. Let us know what you think by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. … read more The post Episode #16 – Laserfang, Thrice, Mark Dago, Lady MacBeth, Movies with Jimmy first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

This week's episode features SLUG writer Chris Proctor interviewing hip-hop artist Evidence, we dive into the archives with SLUG writer Alex Ortega interviewing punk band Dead To Me and Esther Meroño talks with Cody Winger and Jesse Parent from “Put Your Mouth Where The Word Is” poetry slam. We also check out the latest releases from punk band Handicapitalist and indie garage-pop band Secret Abilities. Plus, Jeffery Steadman from YELP drops in to talk about bar food in SLC. Let us know what you think by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. … read more The post Episode #15 – Evidence, Secret Abilities, YELP, Dead To Me, Handicapitalist, Put Your Mouth Where The Word Is first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

This week's episode features SLUG writer Megan Kennedy getting the details on Utah’s latesthaunted attraction, the Fear Factory, we dive into the archives with SLUG writer Gavin Hoffman interviewing Dale Crover of The Melvins and look at Gallery Stroll and other artistic events from the Utah Arts Alliance as SLUG writer Mariah Mellus talks with Executive Director Derek Dyer. We’ll also preview music from YYBS and The Suicycles from this month’s Localized show and JP marches with protestors to get information about the Occupy SLC movement. Let us know what you think by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. … read more The post Episode #14 – Fear Factory, YYBS, The Melvins, The Suicycles, Utah Arts Alliance, Occupy SLC first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

This week's episode features SLUG writer Jemie Sprankle with a live recap of the Spoketacular Alleycat, and dive into the archives for an interview with Braid, and an interview with Jason Eisener, director of the 2010 Sundance film Hobo With A Shotgun. We also check out new tracks from acoustic band Jesus Or Genome and psyche-rock band Spell Talk. Let us know what you think by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. … read more The post Episode #13 – Spoketacukat Alley Cat, Jesus Or Genome, Braid, Spell Talk, Hobo With A Shotgun first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

This week's episode features the SLUG editorial staff (Angela H. Brown, Jeanette Moses, Ricky Vigil & Esther Meroño) in a roundtable discussion about their favorite local music picks for 2011. JP and the group talk in-depth about six very different songs and the bands over a couple of beers, analyzing what makes each track stand out. Let us know what you think by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. … read more The post Episode #12 – Six Local Picks With The Editorial Staff first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

This week's episode features SLUG writer Gavin Hoffman interviewing Wolves In The Throne Room, Managing Editor Jeanette Moses' archival interview with designer Stacy Wakefield about the book "Please Take Me Off The Guest List" and writer Alex Ortega talks with the founders of the Salty Streets Flea Market. In addition we have new music from metal band Speitre and doom-punkers Gunner. Let us know what you think by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. … read more The post Episode #11 – Wolves In The Throne Room, Speitre, Please Take Me Off The Guest List, Gunner, Salty Streets Flea Market first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

This week's episode features SLUG's Editorial Assistant Esther Merono interviewing Larayn Clegg from Vegan Drinks, SLUG writer James Orme's archive interview with tattoo artist Jon McAffee and SLUG writer Mariah Mellus talking to Corinne Piazza from Whole Foods about their artist display. In addition we preview the latest local tracks the nine-piece Joshua Payne Orchestra and experimental rock duo Palace Of Buddies. Let us know what you think by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. … read more The post Episode #10 – Vegan Drinks, Joshua Payne Orchestra, Jon McAffee, Palace Of Buddies, Local Art at Whole Foods first appeared on SLUG Magazine.

This week's episode features SLUG's Contributing Editor Ricky Vigil on the phone with Weird Al Yankovic, brand new music from Pat Main and The Plastic Furs, we delve into the archives with Jeanette Moses and her interview with the Black Angels, and Princess Kennedy chats with Kate Wheadon about the Urban Flea Market. Let us know what you think by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. … read more The post Episode #9 – Weird Al Yankovic, Pat Maine, Black Angels, Plastic Furs, Urban Flea Market first appeared on SLUG Magazine.