Let’s Go Eat and Drink: Recent Episodes
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Lots of good things can happen over a meal. You have a little food, a little bit to drink and the next thing you know, you’ve solved all the world’s problems. That’s what we want to do with The Let’s Go Eat and Drink Show. Every so often we, Jimmy and Bill, will find someone interesting from entertainment, the arts, chefs, distillers, brewers, or politicians, and sit down with them for some food, some drinks, and some conversation.
Tyler Oversees Operations Ranging from Kilby Bloc Party, Sublime-Fest, Red West, and More!
(Jimmy Was in Scotland, He'll be Back!)
Executive Editor of Salt Lake Magazine, Discusses their Dining Awards, Notable Restaurants, and More! We Delve into Irish Cheese, and Guinness for a Patty's Day Themed Nibbles, and Sips. Bill Berates with Questions while Jimmy Splashes with News, and More!
Join us as we Snuff Out the Best Restaurants with the Investigative Lead, Jeremy Pugh, at Salt Lake Magazine. Sit Down, Sip Loud, to our Sound, or Crack One, Chug it, and Chuckle for our 2nd episode of 'Season 3'!
We Speak with Carleigh-Jo Naylor, and James Naylor of MadKing Productions, a guerilla theater troupe in SLC Utah, to discuss their current show. We discuss 'She Kills Monsters', 'Drunken Shakespeare', and More!
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Not sure what Beehive Cheese see's in our podcast, but we are lucky to have them sponsor us! Britton Welsch is a GEM, and we are fortunate to have him on the show!
According to Britton's LinkedIn "Avid foodie, and farmer's market junkie. Beehive Cheese is my passion and gets me out of bed in the morning. I love telling stories, and making friends with cheese."
As the second generation of a family-owned company, Britton grew up at Beehive Cheese. He's watched his dad, and uncle build a creamery from scratch, using second hand equipment.
Laughably, Britton's dad and uncle only had 8 days of cheesemaking experience between the two of them. They took a giant leap and we’re still here 18 years later thriving. It was through this experience that Britton learned the values of hard work, trust, and being wise with resources.
At Beehive, Britton has always believed in supporting the community, treating employees with both compassion and respect, and having a good time making award-winning cheese.
Britton is so proud of Beehive's B-Corp certification. Most importantly, it gave Beehive a way to measure and assess the culture we’d already built from the ground up, and reveal blind spots. They did well on our audit, and learned that there is still more to be improved upon to truly use our business as a “force for good.”
As we see it, Britton has been living by a code, "As an artist of a consumable product, hands down the most rewarding aspect is making a product that brings people together to share joy." Which for that we couldn't be more proud to have them as a sponsor!
This year, we mark 50 years of Edward Abbey’s The Monkey Wrench Gang—a countercultural classic that helped ignite the radical environmental movement. First published in 1975, the novel introduced the world to Bonnie, Doc, Seldom Seen Smith, and Hayduke—and dared readers to imagine sabotage as sacred duty.
There’s no one better suited to lead this conversation than legendary bookseller and rare book expert Ken Sanders—a close friend of Abbey, a fierce defender of the desert, and a long-time voice in the literary and ecological worlds of the American West.
Through wine, words, and wide-open questions, we’ll explore Abbey’s complicated legacy and enduring impact. Expect sharp insights, spirited debate, and a space to reflect on radical environmentalism in an era of climate emergency.
Kim Bowsher and her family have a philosophy: “You can’t know where this yes is going to take you, but you say yes and it starts to line up.” She is currently Roosters Hospitality Group CEO, but she is much more than that. When she met with other Ogden business owners about local issues, she decided to do something about them. At 26 years old, she went to the mayor’s office to present a solution. That plan would eventually turn into the Ogden Downtown Alliance. Kim is a prominent figure in Ogden, Utah, known for her work with the Ogden Downtown Alliance and various other community organizations. She recently stepped down as Executive Director of the Ogden Downtown Alliance after nearly a decade of service, where she was instrumental in establishing the organization and driving its growth.
She was instrumental in establishing and growing the Farmers Market Ogden, which was named "Indie Ogden Best Project of the Year" and "Best Event". Besides her work with the Alliance, Bowsher has served on numerous community boards, including Visit Ogden, GOAL Foundation, Junior League of Ogden, and the Ogden Food Council. She also founded Ogden Young Professionals and served on the board of WomenMTB. She is currently. When Kim couldn’t find a company to work for that was busy with projects she was interested in, she started her own, kbENT. Which is a full scale marketing group.
Snag one, sip it, and smile! Another episode of the Lets Go Eat and Drink Show is here!
Violet’s story begins at another Violet in a bygone time. About 20 years ago, Myra and Troy Petersen met while they were both working at a restaurant named Violet in Santa Monica, California. She was a bartender and he was a server. After their first daughter was born, the family moved to Utah, where the Petersen's became involved in the industry locally as well as in the Utah food scene.
Troy Petersen, who grew up with the Caputo family and is a friend of Matt Caputo and the late Tony Caputo, worked at Caputo’s Market and Deli downtown and also helped open Caputo’s at 15th and 15th in about 2006. The family bounced between Los Angeles and Utah for a while, but eventually Myra and Troy Petersen decided that they wanted to raise their children in Utah, so they moved back for the final time in about 2012. Once the Petersen's were ready to open their own Violet in Utah, they contacted the restaurant’s previous owner, got his blessing to reuse the name, and went for it.
Find some bubbly, bust it open, and join us in celebrating one of Salt Lake City's finest 'Ma and Pa' restaurants!
If you’ve google searched a menu for a restaurant in Utah, you likely can thank Stuart for the results! Stuart is the founder, writer and wrangler at Gastronomic SLC. He’s a multiple-award winning journalist and has written in myopic detail about the Salt Lake City dining scene for the better part of seventeen years. He’s worked extensively with multiple local publications from Visit Salt Lake to Salt Lake Magazine, and helping to consult on national TV.
Pause those credits, yep, that's Stuart! He’s also a former restaurant critic of more than five years, working for the Salt Lake Tribune. He appears largely fueled by a critical obsession with rice, alliteration and the use of big words I don't understand. What they're saying about Stuart: "Not inaccurate", "I thought he was older", "I don’t share his feelings". If you ever need to know where to eat, Gastronomic SLC is the ultimate resource! He started SLC Menu as somewhere to house all the hard-to-find menus he picked up during hid food writing travels. Through the archives you can find menus from the last fifteen years of the Salt Lake City dining scene.
https://gastronomicslc.com/ or https://www.slcmenu.com/
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Mikey and Sam have been concocting more than just Hurricane's and Perfect Storm's. These guys have been working hard, and planning something special to bring to the community.
They took residence over a heartbreakingly closed 'The Ruin' bar which was called 'Mutiny on Main'. Sam and Mikey know how to bring tricks, atmosphere, and presentation to your glass. They most certainly brought it to our show.
Fill one up. Sip it down, and enjoy another 'Lets Go Eat and Drink Show!'
On today's episode we speak with referee royalty in the MLS, NCAA community, Paul Scott!
Scott also serves as the referee coordinator for the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, as well as Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football manager of refereeing and the National Premier Soccer League director of officials. In addition, he is an assessor for the Professional Referee Organization, and a US Soccer national instructor.
On the field, Scott was named 2014 Major League Soccer Assistant Referee of the Year and also worked both the 2013 MLS All-Star Match and the 2013 MLS Cup. During his MLS career, he officiated over 200 matches. Scott also has extensive collegiate experience, having worked championship matches at the NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II and NAIA levels. In February 2017 he was inducted into the Oklahoma Soccer Hall of Fame.
This month we step into a historically significant space where stories, place, and presence come together. Another iteration of Salt Lake City’s new monthly live podcast and boozy book club series—gathering writers, readers, and thinkers for intimate afternoons of conversation and connection.
We’re re-launching the podcast series into this new space by discussing the literary work of American writer, educator, conservationist, and activist, Terry Tempest Williams, one of Utah’s most powerful literary voices, at the historic Clubhouse on South Temple—originally home to the Ladies Literary Club. (Click to learn more history).
Charcuterie by Beehive Cheese
Guests enjoy a guided wine tasting paired for each book/author presented by Jim Santangelo, Sommelier and steward of The Wine Academy of Utah, (optional + non-alcoholic libations included), with on-site books available for purchase curated by Ken Sanders Rare Books.
Next month come early, grab a glass, and take your seat for a memorable experience rooted in story, spirit, and the landscape we call home.
From the X96 webpage, “Nick Davis is the ‘newest’ member of the X96 family. He was born and raised in Utah and is currently a student at the University of Utah. His passions include listening to music and going to concerts, so working for X96 is a perfect fit. He started out as an intern for the Radio From Hell show and wouldn’t leave the building.”
Nick is considered X96’s market tested bad boy, with a streak for taking photos with people in panda costumes. Is he considered tumultuous? No, instead, that’s his alter-ego Dick Navis.
Worrisome mustache mania continues to plague the mind of Nick, at least from my perspective. Residing in the SLC valley, he works hard for his dog biscuit, his wife, and hopes the construction stops soon so maybe he can get some sleep.
Mike Marron has been fermenting since he was 10 year old, and no. We don't mean he's been sitting in it. He's been gloriously intrigued by the process of fermenting grapes, and planted pinot noir grapes behind his childhood home in 1977 — which he still uses to make wine.
He has brought his professional intrigue of winemaking to La Caille in 2015. La Caille, the iconic restaurant which sits on 20 acres at the mouth of Cottonwood Canyon in Sandy, has found its stride with farm-to-table food and a re-established wine label.
Mike has been making wine from Salt Lake Valley Grapes since he was 19 years old, his expertise has brought Chateau La Caille to a new level of excellence. In 2012, La Caille re-opened under the ownership of Kevin Gates, who spent $1.5 million restoring the chateau and the grounds.
Ken Sanders is an American antiquarian bookseller who is also well known for his pursuit of book thieves. We are lucky enough to get to interview him, and join him alongside 'Literary Libations'.
He founded Ken Sanders Rare Books in 1997 and Dream Garden Press in 1980. In 1982 he was a founding member of the Fund for Wild Nature (then the Earth First! Foundation), which provides grants for the protection of biodiversity and wilderness. He is a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America and served on its Board of Governors for six years.
Because we couldn't get enough of him, we decided to sit him down with some smoky whisky, and get to know the man behind the books!
This week on the Let's Go Eat and Drink Show, we’re turning up the heat in the kitchen with a special guest: the owner and director of Park City Culinary Institute, one of the nation's most prestigious culinary schools. Whether you're a seasoned chef, a home cook, or just someone who loves good food, this is an episode you won't want to miss.
In our conversation, we dive deep into the world of culinary education—what it takes to train the next generation of top chefs, how the food industry is evolving, and the challenges and rewards of running an institution dedicated to the culinary arts. Our guest shares behind-the-scenes stories, insights into food trends, and valuable advice for anyone dreaming of a career in the kitchen.
From knife skills to leadership lessons, this episode offers a rich blend of inspiration and insider knowledge. So grab your favorite snack, and drink then hit play to join us for a flavorful discussion with one of the culinary world’s most respected voices.
Join Ken, and Bill while we explore, and celebrate the life as well as the works of Wallace Stegner. Jimmy Santangelo provides the crowd with libations paired with the Dean of Western Writers, as well treated to a decadent charcuterie board. (Thanks Porkchop!)
Wallace Stegner (1909-1993) was an American novelist, historian, conservationist, and teacher who is considered by many to be one of the most important American writers of the 20th century. His work often focused on the American West, nature, and the relationship between humans and the landscape, and he is known for his passion for wilderness preservation and respect for nature.
You can find Wallace Stegner Academies all across the Wasatch Front!
Julie Janke is the owner and publisher of Millcreek City Lifestyle. Julie is more than a master in crafts work of relationship building, community spotlighting, self investing, and so much more! Jimmy kept pouring Bill drinks, and he wouldn't stop asking questions... Bill figures out the big picture of why Julie does what she does, and even how does she do it!? Grab another drink, and sip down with us!
Dylan McDonnell helped us answer these important questions. What would ancient Egyptian beer taste like? Would it be safe to drink? Are the ingredients they use similar to what's used today?
We got as close as one person can tasting the ancient brews, because Dylan used yeast that's 3000 years old from Egypt amongst other ingredients from the area based off ancient text.
We are very thankful Dylan opted to show us what it took to make this special drink, let alone to share it with us. Join us quickly before this beer is pyramid schemes it's way into my heart!
This month we sat down with our bookclub at Ken Sanders Rare Books to discuss Wendell Berry and The Mad Farmer Poems, and more
Wendell Erdman Berry is an American novelist, poet, essayist, environmental activist, cultural critic, and farmer. Closely identified with rural Kentucky, Berry developed many of his agrarian themes in the early essays of The Gift of Good Land and The Unsettling of America.
Join us for splash of knowledge from The Mad Farmer read by Ken Sanders and Bill Allred of X96.3 in Salt Lake Utah. Jimmy provides some sips for the crowd, and join us every month!
Ali Sabbah has been apart of the backbone in the Salt Lake City restaurant scene for well over 20 years. His service loving demeanor is apparent the moment you step foot into his quaint and calming restaurant. The flavors of Mazza put most of the mock middle eastern restaurants to shame.
Ali has lived from Lebanon to the Ivory Coast, making his cuisine authentic and genuine to the pallet. Ali expanded to multiple restaurants over the years, but when COVID struck, he was forced to shut doors on all of the locations except the original location of Mazza.
Visiting Mazza will do more than test the senses of your tastebuds, so join us as we sit down with one of, if not, the best in SLC the valley for food, drinks, and a great conversation!
Bill Allred and Ken Sanders delve deep into the works of Willa Cather with help from our boozy bookclub. Friends joined us for drinks provided by Jimmy Santangelo from the Wine Academy of Utah, charcuterie, and a boyant discussion on Willa Cather's life, as well as talking about what shaped her writing.
We keep a focus on My Ántonia, but you can't miss with anything she wrote. Willa Cather was an American writer known for her novels of life on the Great Plains, including O Pioneers!, The Song of the Lark, and My Ántonia however her writing is loud and clear through any of her works. She held her own against Hemingway, Fitzgerald, and Faulkner.
If you need any more convincing that Willa is as big as the boys were, then take a listen. Grab some snacks, and a splishy splash of something!
Ken Sanders, and Bill sit down with our bookclub to discuss the life and legacy of Chuck Bowden. We share drinks, snacks, stories, and each others company. Chuck was a writer who known no bounds when interviewing members of the Mexican Drug Cartel. He had an in-depth look on the drug cartel, and their problems with the border. Charles lived a life of current events being deemed a 'Historian of the Future'.
Chuck was a close friend of Ken Sanders, who briefs over conversations, memories, and overall describes the enigma that is, Chuck Bowden. Pour a drink, and soak up the stories of America's most dangerous writer.
Stay Salty: Lakefacing Stories is a podcast and multimedia project about overlooked stories from people connected to and impacted by the receding Great Salt Lake. We explore what it means to stay as we face an environmental and public health crisis.
We took the time to speak with hosts Olivia Juarez and Meisei Gonzalez to figure out why they're doing this project, what the lake means to them, and most importantly, what do they like to eat and drink!
Join Jimmy and Bill as we dive into the lives of the hosts of Stay Salty: Lakefacing Stories, and the potential future life of the Great Salt Lake. Grab something thirst quencing, and savory because there's more than enough salt!
Dorothy Parker is a Literary Icon who had one of the saddest stories of American Authors. Her struggles were clear, and she knew how to be jovial about it. She's considered one of the wittiest women of the 20th century. Her most known works are being a critic working with the New York Times, and as a screenwriter for A Star is Born.
Her fall from grace wasn't pretty, and neither is most of her story. Join Ken, Bill, Jimmy as well as the crowd as we celebrate her collected works with whatever wets your whistle!
Jimmy concocted a plan to bring two members from the fabric of the community of Salt Lake to sit them down in front of some drinks, and books! We call it Literary Libations!
Friends joined us for books, booze, centered around Edward Abbey's "Desert Solitaire". Jimmy as well mixed up a Mezcal Negroni to pair with such a beautiful piece of literature.
We had some questions we couldn't answer, some laughs we couldn't contain, and some memories we made. So experience with us, literature in a way that cannot be replicated with the premiere of Literary Libations!
Today we speak with some of the founders of Beehive Distilling. Erik Ostling, and Chris Barlow. Beehive Distilling was started in 2013 by three friends who audaciously thought they could start a distillery in one of the most theocratic, alcohol adverse states in the country. With a little 80 gallon still and 1200 sq feet of production space in a run down warehouse, Beehive Distilling was born. They kicked off their journey with gin, infusing it with unique flavors and character. Soon, another gin joined the lineup, followed by a smooth vodka. With the draw of whiskey aging in barrels more space was needed so in 2017 they purchased a building—an expansive 10,000 square feet dedicated to distilling, barrel aging and their new endeavor canned cocktails. Now, eleven years after opening, Beehive has multiple offerings, and they can be found at bars that make excellent cocktails such as Bar-X, The Rest, and Copper Common, as well as on the menus of many excellent restaurants around the valley. Bill brought Deja Vu, Jimmy Splashes up your News, and Dawson hits the wrong buttons. Snag something Beehive Distilling as we joke along the way!
Chef Chito embarked on his culinary journey at the age of 14, igniting his passion for the culinary arts within the walls of his parents' Jose and Olivia’s restaurant in Akron, Iowa. Upon graduating, he embarked on a remarkable journey in the world of sports and entertainment catering. Including NBA, MLB, Nascar, NFL, MLS, PGA, and more!
In 2014, a unique opportunity arose when he was invited to Gabon, a West African country, to serve as the personal chef for the President of Gabon and the First Family. This experience came with a plethora of privileges, including accompanying the family on presidential trips and assuming the role of host chef for visiting foreign dignitaries. Chef Chito takes immense pride in representing his culture and sharing the richness of Mexican cuisine with the people of Gabon and beyond. Chef Chito has appeared in many TV Spotlights, NBC CBS, ABC, YAHOO NEWS, CNN as well as magazines.
We were excited to finally interview our first Chef, and Chito did not disappoint. From sharing small bites, to telling us stories of Gabon, we thank Chef Chito for giving us his limited time. Bill brought an appetite, Jimmy brought the St. Hildies tonic, and Dawson was shaking with excitement to meet an executive Chef. All this and more for this week's edition of the Lets Go Eat and Drink Show!
Most people have seen the wild memes about Brigham Young University - otherwise known as the school where students would rather drink a cup of boiling oil than a cold brew. The videos are wildly entertaining to watch, but there's a lot more to the story there at the university. It's a complicated conservative institution with a varied past, and has been historically highly oppressive to the LGBTQ+ community. As a result, the school made international news when a group of students lit up the school's iconic "Y Mountain" in rainbow colors in early 2020.
But, A Long Way From Heaven does a lot more than tell the story of the Rainbow Y. It outlines the history of queer treatment at BYU - the good (where it exists), the bad, and the very, very ugly. The film combines new, original footage with a huge variety of historical images, videos, newspaper articles, and other mixed media from every conceivable source to tell the story of BYU's queer students, and the bravery and risks they constantly take to make their voices heard.
We can all take away something from a film like this, thanks David! Join us, sip on a Gin, and start singing for another episode of The Let's Go Eat and Drink Show! Happy Pride Month!
Ibantik Craft Beverages was conceived in 2018 when founder, Matthew Ostrander, finally reached a breaking point with the (then poor) cider selection in Utah state liquor stores.
Matt has all the experience needed to be a hard cider advocate. Matthew Ostrander is on a mission to be a leading educator and advocate in the craft cider movement by doing his civic duty to taste test as many ciders from around the globe as humanly possible and share that information with the general public.
Jimmy brings his appreciation for cider, Bill brings a song about Johnny Appleseed, and Dawson realizes his tummy didn't hurt after drinking cider!
Snag a Scion Cider, sit down, and sip with us as we delve into the wonderful world of hard cider!
TV Tan Podcast launched in 2013 as a weekly television news and reviews hour with Bill Frost, then later came Tommy Milagro. Bill handles the TV entertainment journalism and sound engineering, while Tommy reports on pro wrestling and prepares cocktails with spirits from TV Tan's several local sponsor distilleries. TV Tan Podcast will hit 500 episodes in 2024, after which Bill and Tommy will retire on their streaming riches.
Originally from Southern California (all over it, literally), Bill Frost has been a Utah journalist covering TV entertainment since the '90s. When not enlightening the masses about quality TV shows, Bill dabbles in music with his bands Magda-Vega and Dead Zephyrs, podcasting with TV Tan Podcast, and urban cycling where it's more of a challenge when cars are out to kill you. Bill is also father to the far more famous Rebecca Frost of Geekshow Podcast renown.
Tommy Milagro being born and raised Catholic in Utah. He is a writer of professional wrestling at slamwrestling.net, and cohost of the TV Tan podcast.
Bill Allred brought more than enough inappropriate humor, Jimmy snags some Simplicity Cocktails, and Dawson cut the cheese! So crack one, chug it, and chuckle with us as we delve into this podcast mix up!
Today we interview the Owners of Clear Water Distilling Co which is Utah's most innovative distillery, and possibly the most innovative out of the country. Matt has spent 20+ years traveling the world in search of the most unique tastes and distilling techniques. This deep interest combined with 25 years of business experience gave him the idea to set out and do what he truly loves: creating the best-tasting premium liquors not just for himself, but for everyone in search of something defiantly different. Stephanie is the President of the company who manages finances, and marketing.
"We feel that not being defined by a spirit category, makes for the best products because they are not constrained by the need to fit a particular category. It also gives us total freedom for creativity and results in a wonderful new pallet for bartenders and mixologists. This also results in spirits that may have never existed before and offers the consumer the chance to try something absolutely new. Imagine being Bob Ross with the restriction of only 8 colors of paint, and then your world opens up into an infinite spectrum of colorful expression."
Jimmy brought the 'Splash of News' while Bill brought a particular pallet, and Dawson kept running around. Find your favorite sipper, pop the top, and join us, as we learn about Utah's most innovative distillery!
Join the Kilby Block Party at the Utah State Fair Grounds!
Fri, May 10, 2024 – Sun, May 12, 2024!
Today we speak with Tyler Ince, who's the overall Director for Kilby Block Party. Tyler decided to show Kilby Block Party that they needed someone like him and a team like his to make something really special happen here in Utah. So, he built an amazing team of people and a great venue team at the Fairpark. 10 years ago, Tyler never would have thought he would end up in the industry of live music events, but it’s been a place that has saved him in the hard time grieving the loss of his brother.
Jimmy brought the Tequila, Bill brought memories of the Big Ass Show, and Dawson kept trying something new.
Crack one, chug it, then chuckle with us as we get to know a hard working, sentimental, and overall great human being!
Tanner Lenart gets the liquor licenses you need to stock your bar or fire up your still. Restaurants, bars, hotels, entertainment venues, grocers and other retailers benefit from Tanner’s insight, experience and enthusiasm with licensing and regulatory compliance issues. Tanner also counsels Utah craft distilleries and breweries, as well as other suppliers operating in the state.
Prior to law school, Tanner was a bartender in Oxford, England and Wanaka, New Zealand. While in law school, she was a ski instructor in Park City, and, she clerked with firms in Salt Lake City and Birmingham, Alabama. Her practice focuses on liquor licensing and includes assisting clients with liquor licensing, DABC regulatory compliance and enforcement defense.
Jimmy brought the Love Drunk, Bill brought stories of air travel, and Dawson forgot his headphones.
Brin Ho Ching is the owner, baker, and recipe creator. She has had a love for baking/cooking ever since she could stand on a chair and make pancakes. Giving food is my way to show love and express gratitude. The Sourdoughry was started out of fear.
Brin is constantly afraid of dough, and was tired of having something hold her back. With trial and error she figured out how to create a loaf we loved, and couldn’t wait to share. However the menu won’t start, and end with a loaf of bread. Expansion and creation are in the works, and she cannot wait to share her ideas and products with you all.
Jimmy brought the high quality drip, Bill brought his appetite for carbs, and Dawson was happy to get his high school alumni on the podcast! Sip back, and enjoy!
Which horse runs the city? The mare of course! We are quite unqualified to have a Mayor on our show, let alone the Mayor of Utah's Capitol city! She even rode her bike to the studio, so we salute you Mayor for helping keep our air clean!
As mayor, Erin is working hard to make Salt Lake City more environmentally and economically resilient, and to take advantage of the region’s historic period of economic opportunity. She is determined to ensure every Salt Laker — no matter their neighborhood, economic or housing status, faith, race, or sexual or gender identity — can access all the city has to offer. Erin is determined to bring scientific understanding to air-quality discussions in the state legislature, our schools, and our community.
Bill was enamored by our well spoken, and determined Mayor. Jimmy was excited to share Renourish Kombucha, and Dawson was leaving doors open. Get a package of snacks, a snackage, if you will. Pour a cold one, and then join us for one of our most 'professional' episodes to date!
Craig Wirth is into his second 50 years of feature reporting. His first half-century included stints as a network correspondent and Emmy Award-winning reporter at TV stations in New York and Los Angeles.
He missed Utah and started 12 years of commuting between CNBC in Los Angeles and Wirth Watching at ABC4 in Salt Lake City. He later gave up commuting to LA and took on a faculty position at his alma mater, the U of U. Of course, Utah viewers know him from decades in Utah television, his boxes of old videos, and his stories of the history of everyday life.
Bill brought his excitement to meet a legend, Jimmy brought a special light white wine, and Dawson forgot the Beehive Cheese copy, so pour one over ice, stir it nice, and join us!
Riding horses in the Mountain West & hosting City Cast Salt Lake. Like any good mixologist, Ali Vallarta wanted to shake things up. “I found myself going to the same seven bars over and over. Like, every week, we’re back at the same places. There’s so much more to see and more people to meet.” It’s safe to say that’s no problem after her year-long adventure.
That’s because Vallarta — whose day job is hosting the City Cast Salt Lake City podcast — decided at the beginning of 2023 that she was going to do something a little crazy: grab a drink at every bar in Salt Lake County. She drank at 211 bars in all. The tour would be a bit of a logistical challenge. Sure, bars near her downtown Salt Lake City apartment would be relatively easy to pick off. But watering holes farther away required friendly designated drivers, geographic travel optimization, and, well, a lot of drinking.
We dive into Ali's bar bouncing adventure, and take a deeper dive into getting to know her through the lens of food, and drink. Bill brought his badgering of interviewing questions, Jimmy brought a luxurious Orange Wine, and Dawson hit the lights, started the camera, and put them into action.
You can join us on set to sit for a recording! Email us at: theletsgoeatshow@gmail.com
Jeremy is not just well versed in Salt Lake City culture, he's astonishingly brilliant when it comes to the lifestyles, traditions, and the way of life when it comes to the Salt Lake society.
That says a lot about Salt Lake Magazine, because Jeremy is the Executive Editor for the publication. We sit down with Jeremy to enjoy some Domaine Philemon, as well as some 'Barely Buzzed' Beehive Cheese!
As usual Bill brings his point of view, Jimmy oozes the chance to talk about restaurants, and Dawson cooked up something special for the 'Splash of News'. All this and too much to handle, so grab a bite, sit tight, and don't let the Bill bugs bite!
Throughout her tenure, Diana has played a pivotal role in acquiring and managing key clients and accounts while also spearheading the growth of the Temporary Division to achieve record earnings. With her outgoing nature and extensive networks, Diana fosters robust business relationships, many of which evolve into enduring friendships, a testament to the loyalty she garners from both clients and candidates.
Bill brought stories of interviewing, and eating strange food. Jimmy brought Day Owl Rose, with more than enough reasons to share. Dawson sat back and enjoyed the show.
Grab your favorite sippy cup, plant your cheeks, and enjoy this week's edition!
Tiffany Clason had significant experience in the food and beverage industry in London. There, she successfully executed the launch of a high-end artisan bread line where she developed and deployed best practices in product, employee training programs, and brand integrity.
In addition, Clason has more than 12 years of government experience including working for former U.S. Sen. David Vitter of Louisiana, serving as Gov. Gary Herbert’s director of constituent services, and most recently serving as district director for Congressman Ben McAdams. Clason has a reputation for effectively engaging stakeholders, building bipartisan relationships, crisis management, data-driven strategies, and building vibrant and respectful work environments.
Jimmy breaks bread, Bill doesn't care, and Dawson learns a lot!
Steve Urquhart served in the Utah House as a prototypical conservative Republican from Washington County, and line-toeing member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is now a co-founder of The Divine Assembly which is a church that uses magic mushrooms as their sacrament.
Urquhart has been willing to question what he’s been taught and confront his core beliefs. The journey started when he and his wife, Sara, while on a trip to Amsterdam, tried ayahuasca, which has powerful psychedelic effects and whose proponents say it can free their minds and reshape how they view life. The Divine Assembly believes in the divine power of responsible psilocybin use. The purpose of the Divine Assembly is to connect people, protect the responsible and religious use of psilocybin, and cultivate health and healing.
You can find out more here : https://www.thedivineassembly.org/
Pygmalion Productions is a Salt Lake City based theater company that produces theater that reflects issues, concerns and shared experiences in the lives of women. In this time of daily loss, struggle and suffering across the world, we want to remind you that the arts can fire minds, warm souls, dazzle and delight.
“Last Lists of My Mad Mother” delves into the complexities of the mother-daughter relationship amidst the challenges of aging and Alzheimer’s disease. Beehive Cheese sponsors us with an amazing Honey Sea Salt slab of wholesome goodness!
Jimmy brings Almare Spritz, Bill brought his acting talents, and Dawson catches Bill off guard. All this, and so much more for this weeks edition!
Caity is a Radio Producer for Radio From Hell, Broadway Media, and Podcast Host/Producer for Horror, Cats, and Witch Hats with her ‘sister’ Izzy. She has two dogs, and multiple cats. In 2022 she married Andhie where they both changed their last names to Solo.
Caity started working in radio at college with K-UTE Internet Radio at the University of Utah, and Graduated with BA in Communications. She started in the industry as an intern with X96 in 2017. Finally taking over as official Producer of Radio From Hell in April of 2019.
You'll find out about Caity's worst concert experience, why Jimmy brought Kings Ginger, why Bill doesn't want to talk about Radio From Hell anymore, and so much more!
This week's episode with Sim Gill, we bring a multitude of conversations, ranging from spices, herbs, accountability within the use of deadly force, what a district attorney does, and so much more!
Jimmy brings the non-alcoholic scotch, Bill brings his jabber jaw, and Dawson has the hang of things.
Pour another one, and join us! Your boss won't mind!
Anne Holman, and Calvin Crosby of Kings English Bookshop, were fantastic enough to be the first interview in the Visit Salt Lake media center! Kings English has stood tall for 46 years despite major online retailers.
Jimmy brought Margarita's from Simplicity Cocktail as well as Sauv Blanc from Joel Gott. Bill almost says the A-word, and Dawson was figuring out the new studio!
Grab another drink ya' hooligans, as we discuss books, adversity to books, and so much more!
We were honored that Becca and Chris made the mistake of allowing us to record an interview with them. Simplicity is amazing for being Utah's first canned cocktail shop! Not only that, but they offer classes where you'll step into our micro lab to create and distill your own personalized bottle of gin! \
Jimmy admits to what his favorite beverage is, Bill wants the coldest canned cocktail to drink, Dawson hits some of the wrong buttons, and too much more to handle!
Grab your favorite cocktail in a can, and join us!
Michelle is the President of the Salt Lake Area Restaurant Association. Which is dedicated to helping independent restaurant, and bar owners to protect, educate, and promote this vital industry.
Scott Evans was kind enough to let us back in Casot to share some knowledge of the local restaurant scene, wine, stories, and so much more! Grab a cold one, and some snacks with us as we have a good time!
Emily Park is the Program Manager for Spice Kitchen Incubator, which aims to teach refugees, and others how to start their own successful restaurants. Spice Kitchen Incubator ensures participants get the training and tools needed to succeed!
Bill brought his hunger for Rijsttafel, Jimmy brought Rosemary Truffle popcorn, with a Red Zinfandel to pair, and Dawson was out of PTO. Thankfully, Macie was there to help! Catch the interview, Splash of News, and more!
Bill brought over enthusiasm for Whiskey, Jimmy brought the delectable snacks, Dawson remembered to turn on the camera's, and our guest James Fowler brought the Whiskey!
We are live on tape at Casot, a craft Wine and cocktail bar. Whiskey tasting, snacking, and learning from the professional what it takes to be a true distilling company in the heart of Utah.
James Fowler is the owner of Sugar House Distillery, which is a grain to glass spirit manufacture, using fresh water from the Wasatch Mountains. All spirits are handcrafted and distilled here at the distillery. Products include Vodka, Bourbon Whiskey, Malt Whisky, Silver and Gold Rum.
We are joined with the owners of Sauced Up Salsa, George Bush and Jessica Erickson at Casot. We find out that George Bush like's choking people out, with more than just his salsa. Bill, and Jimmy were astonished to find out all the hard work George and Jessica put in to make their dreams spicier than most!
Jimmy's got the wine, Bill has the question's, Dawson forgot to turn on the camera's, and we all share some the most delectable salsa, and chips!
Get 'Sauced Up' with us on this week's episode!
Brooks Kirchheimer is the Co-Founder of the Leave Room for Dessert Eateries, and was nice enough to let us in. He shares the fluffiest Skillet Rolls, while we drink Gin & Tonic from Aviation, with an orange slice.
Brooks let's us know of his dreams as a child, and what it took to accomplish them. Brooks shares a few stories from the restaurant industry, including what it takes to help farmers in need.
As always, we wrap it up with an attempt to show our Dirty Wine Knowledge, and Jimmy shares his Splash of News! All that and more on this episode of the Let's Go Eat and Drink show!
Jeff Carter has authored Citizens' Initiative to Amend and Modify Title 32B, which was a ballot to make alcohol more available to the citizens who want to buy it!
Jimmy brings the drinks, and snacks while Bill brings more than enough questions to get down to the bottom of what happens next with this ballot initiative.
Jimmy, and Bill are joined with the owner of Beehive Cigars Kendrick Woolstenhulme, and Brandon Overson about their operation with Beehive Cigars, as well as their line-up for the Mormon themed cigar brand Apostate Cigars.
Bill requests questions from our guests, and you wouldn't believe the rabbit hole it uncovered! Jimmy shares some Hamilton Pot Still Black Rum as well as Tawny Port. Don't spill when you slap that play button!
The holidays are here, and we hope you have an AMAZING Thanksgiving with loved ones!
For today's episode Jimmy, and Bill speak with Ginette Bott, President of the Utah Food Bank, who has been actively involved in Utah Food Bank’s mission of Fighting Hunger Statewide for over 25 years!
We have some popcorn, drink something different, and hear some personal stories. Pour a glass, grab a snack, and more! So come join us!
Scott Evans, Founder of Pago Restaurant Group, allows us inside Casot Wine Bar to share some wine, snacks, stories, and more!
Jesse Parent is a local slam poet. For those of you who just recoiled a bit at that descriptor, first off? How dare you. Second, I will make you a bet: if you're not ugly crying by the end of this episode (spoiler alert: listen for the soft sound of my tears hitting the mixer), I'll quit being the producer of this show!
*pssst there's an announcement forthcoming about that, btw
Please enjoy this amazing episode with a wonderful human being, Jesse Parent, and go find him on all the socials and dot.com things at jesseparent.com
Ken Sanders is a legend in the Salt Lake Valley for anyone who's ever been interested in books (both the rare and common alike), music, counter culture and/or a just sitting in a book store, surrounded by nostalgia, friends, cats and history. Join Bill and Ken as they catch up over a tasty chicken salad sandwich and find out what you can do to help relocate Ken Sanders Rare Books to a new location before it's raised by new development!
Babs Gray is a stand up comic and podcaster who grew up along the Wasatch Front. She and Bill sit down over a delicious meal at The Daily to talk about making the move to L.A., what it's like to be a woman in comedy and how a podcast dedicated to analyzing Britney Spears' Instagram feed turned into lawsuits and a prolonged custody battle! Get to know Babs, y'all. She's the real deal!
Find her podcasts (Lady to Lady / Britney's Gram) wherever fine podcasts are sold!
Rebecca Frost is a podcaster, geek, real estate agent extraordinaire and all around amazing human being. If you don't already know who she is, get to know her now while listening in to the conversation she and Bill had over a delicious lunch at The Daily!
X96's promotions director Nick "Sarge" Perez makes directin' promotions look easy. You'd never know from his laid back, comic book lovin' persona that he's been shot (multiple times) or that he manages some of the biggest voice talent in the industry. Get to know Sarge while he and Bill chow down on some delicious food from The Daily!
Bill and Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox have known each other for a long time now. They consider themselves friends even...which is why Bill's first question of the interview being "what the hell were you thinking?" makes the Lt. Gov's second appearance on The Let's Go Eat Show a little more formal than his first. Listen in as the two discuss The Eagle Forum, abortion and the run for governor in the state of Utah.
Hey everyone. Since it's the end of the year and we're rebroadcasting some of the most important episodes from the archives, here's one with a message from Bill:
"We're reposting this episode from 2016 to honor one of the great angels in our community. We are proud to call Pamela our friend."
Enjoy and have a wonderful holiday!
This week is another rebroadcast of an episode Bill did with the legendary Ogden musician Joe McQueen. As some of you are aware, Joe passed away this week at the age of 100. The man was truly one of a kind, an original and will be missed. Please enjoy this rebroadcast and the accompanying article that Bill penned back in the day about this truly remarkable human being and his extraordinary life.
https://link.medium.com/wx45UDQzh2
Hello, friends! This week, we're reposting an episode from 2013 with one of our friends who's in need. Please see this note from Bill:
I had the great delight some time ago to meet a person called Princess Kennedy. It was for an interview for my podcast The Let's Go Eat Show. PK suggested we meet at Zest, a vegan restaurant that has since become a favorite spot. I found PK to be a charming guest, willing to talk about anything. She was funny, smart, sexy, and a delight to be with. And now it seems she has been brought low by a horrific accident.
Please get to know her, if you don't already, through this interview. Know this: PK has no insurance. She will need alot of care both in hospital and at home to recover. You can help. Just google Go Fund Me Princess Kennedy. There are a couple of people who have set up funds. Justin Strange seems to be the main one. Or you can use Venmo @PK-Kennedy.
Get better soon, Princess!
Bill Allred: Host and Dick Clark: Producer
In a flip of the script, Dick Clark (producer of the Let's Go Eat Show) sits down with Bill and asks him questions gathered from listeners, friends and ones that have been burning a hole in his brain for decades. Whether or not it turned out as Bill expected, the results are a quick glimpse into who he really is: an empathetic performer who loves what he does, who wants people to take care of each other and who has an excellent sense of humor! (and no, Bill didn't pay me to write any of this lol). Please enjoy...lord knows I did!
Lindsay Hansen Park is an American Mormon feminist blogger, podcaster, and the Executive Director for the Salt Lake City-based non-profit Sunstone Education Foundation. She is also an amazing historian when it comes to Utah, its Mormon pioneers how they spread out across this land back in the day. She and Bill sit down to discuss the recent tragic murders of fundamentalist Mormons living in Mexico at the hands of local drug cartels. A fascinating conversation, peppered with some laughs and odd historical facts. You don't wanna miss it!
Fran Pruyn has been a contributor to the arts and, specifically, theater for decades here in the Salt Lake Valley. Julie Jensen is an award-winning playwright (Mockingbird - Winner of the prestigious Kennedy Center Award) who has also been artfully creating in the 801 for decades as well. So it should be of no surprise that they are collaborating on a topic unique to the state of Utah. "Two-Headed" centers around the infamous Mountain Meadows Massacre that occurred in 1857. The two protagonists are daughters of Mormon pioneers who participated in the slayings of Native Americans. For those who have grown up in the predominant Utah faith, the themes will either come as a surprise or sound all too familiar. For those unfamiliar with the history, the story will both haunt and educate. Please enjoy getting to know these extraordinary artistic women and don't forget to get tickets at https://artsaltlake.org/production/two-headed/
Carol Lynn Pearson is an American poet, author, screenwriter, and playwright. A member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), Pearson is best known for her book Goodbye, I Love You, a memoir of her marriage to a gay man who died of AIDS in 1984. She frequently addresses the topics of LGBT acceptance and other activist topics via her poetry, interviews and life's work. Please enjoy this conversation with Bill and Carol Lynn!
The Impresario of the Ziegfeld Theater returns! Keep listening to this amazing success story, how Caleb and his co-owner (and better half) Morgan are teaching kids to love the arts from a young age and what plans they have for the future of theater in Utah! Don't forget to pick up tickets to Rocky Horror here: https://www.theziegfeldtheater.com/
Caleb Parry knows a thing or two about the theater. Having been a performer in Ogden for over 20 years and an entrepreneur for over 15, He and his wife Morgan founded The Ziegfeld Theater in 2012 and have successfully operated since that day, bringing local and national arts to the residents of the Wasatch Front. In the first part of their interview, Caleb gives some history into how he made this possible and chats with Bill about his role as The Narrator in Rocky Horror. Make sure to get tickets here: https://www.theziegfeldtheater.com/
In every city you find yourself in, there's always a local who seems to know everyone and everyone knows them. In Salt Lake City, Utah? That person is Ivonna "Ivy" Earnest. Ivy and Bill sit down for a chat about what it's like to live with Multiple Sclerosis, how it is that she seems to know every single resident of the Salt Lake metro area and why crossing your legs can lead to an uneven haircut (trust me, it'll make sense). Enjoy! And follow Ivy's business on social media (@boozetique)
In the second part of Bill's interview with Hilde, Jay Koenig (co-founder of Ink Against Cancer, Hilde's husband) joins them to discuss their organization, how it benefits families along the Wasatch Front and their upcoming cruise with Megadeth! Check it out and be sure to visit inkagainstcancer.com to learn more about this amazing organization!
Hildegard Koenig (also known as Hilde) is a remarkable human being. A 1st generation immigrant of Mexican and German parents, she is a survivor of domestic abuse, suicide, depression and anxiety. In spite of every challenge she's faced, Hilde has not only risen above them but has dedicated her life to advocating for those facing some of life's greatest challenges. In part 1 of this interview, Bill sits with Hilde and learns about her background, how she became an advocate and what Ink Against Cancer is doing to help families along the Wasatch Front. Enjoy!
Jenn Blosil has, according to Bill, one of the most unique singing and speaking voices that he's ever heard. Having performed on American Idol in 2016, served an LDS mission to NYC and now recorded an entire 11 track LP? Jenn Blosil is just getting started. Please enjoy this upbeat conversation and stay until the end to hear an exclusive clip from Jenn's new album which drops on October 4th on Spotify!
Taryn Aiken-Hyatt, who brought the Out of the Darkness Walks to Utah, came to this position through personal experience. After losing her father to suicide at the age of 26, and having her own brushes with suicidal ideation, Taryn decided to give back and find hope for people of Utah who are affected and/or struggling with depression/suicidal thoughts. Please listen to this important conversation with Bill and Taryn and don't forget to sign up for the walk here!
https://afsp.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=5962
After tragically losing her husband in the Trolley Square mass shooting of 2007, and watching her son fight for his life, Vicki Walker went through hell. Going through such a traumatic event, she realized quickly how difficult life becomes immediately for people going through possibly the worst moments of their lives and decided to give back. Please enjoy this conversation with Vicki Walker about her non-profit and check out https://www.circle-the-wagons.org/ for information on how to sign up for the fundraiser!
Dr. Robert Hiemstra chose medical school over marine biology and fulfilled a function in medicine as an emergency room physician for 40 years. He now is at the forefront of a burgeoning area of medicine: Ketamine. Commonly known as a "party drug," ketamine's uses to treat PTSD and depression/anxiety are becoming more mainstream and studied. Enjoy Bill and Robert's discussion about the substance and check out https://www.ketamineslc.com/ for more information!
Kaz Weida is a freelance journalist, ghostwriter, mother of 2 and passionate purveyor of the arts. She was gracious enough to sit down with Bill and get to know each other better after being colleagues on the Vanocur Group podcast and not yet having the opportunity to dig into who Kaz is and what she's all about. Please enjoy their conversation and find Kaz on Twitter (@kazweida) or at her website https://www.asweetlittlelife.com/
In the final installment of our mayoral candidate interviews, Bill sits down with Dave Garbett and Erin Mendenhall to round out the 6 main contenders for the job. Enjoy! And don't forget that ballots are being mailed to all Salt Lake County residents now. Keep an eye out and vote!
We continue this week with two more candidates in the race to become the mayor of Salt Lake City! Bill interviews Stan Penfold and Luz Escamilla who were so kind to rerecord this episode after a technical snafu. They share their visions for the city and what they expect in the months to come while preparing for the election. Enjoy!
This week, Bill sits down with Jim Dabakis and David Ibarra, two of the candidates running to be mayor of Salt Lake City, Utah. They talk policy, reasons behind their decision to run, why they want the difficult job and what special skills they have to accomplish it! Enjoy!
Steve Jerman loves cheese. So much so that he spent almost a year living in a cold, damp shack in the middle of Cache Valley to become a cheesemonger and founded an awards ceremony in Utah to celebrate the dairy delicacies and the craft behind their creation. Check out the info here: https://utahcheeseawards.wordpress.com/
Mark Haley loves race cars. So much so that, even after a near death accident that left him with 3rd degree burns over 25% of his body and without hands, he would get behind the wheel of a car again as soon as his doctor gives him the go ahead. Mark has a fascinating story. Check it out!
We're back! We've taken a few months off but we've found a new location ( https://www.thedailyslc.com/), a new producer and some amazing guests. Please enjoy the re-christening of The Let's Go Eat Show with interviews featuring Dick Clark and Chelsea Huntsaker!
It's all Tom's fault! On this episode of The Let's Go Eat Show we visit with Tom Greenleigh, the man who gave Bill his first radio job 39 years ago!
It's all Tom's fault! On this episode of The Let's Go Eat Show, we talk to Tom Greenleigh. Not only did he give Bill his first job in radio, Tom's father was the Tonight Show host Johnny Carson's psychiatrist. Go figure.
This week, because Bill had to go to a funeral, we're releasing a Double Shot episode from the Patreon vaults. It's called "Deep Talk and Dick Jokes... you don't need to know any more than that!
Pete Ashdown is the founder and CEO of Utah's first independent and oldest internet service provider, XMission. We chat with Pete about starting his company, the history of raves in Salt Lake City and a little bit about politics.
We're BACK! We always love talking to Trent Harris, a friend, a nice guy, and a weirdo! We talk about Trent's time in Europe and his new short film Echo People, which you can see for free on his Facebook page.
This week we chat with Dan Young from PC Laptops about his life and career. Dan gives us some great advice about running a business, investing money, and he tries really hard to make two dummies understand Bitcoin.
This episode starts with a double shot of gin and ends with a tearful confession. For more double shot episodes search "The Let's Go Eat Show" on Patreon.com.
On this episode of The Let's Go Eat Show we chat with Tony Caputo. We chat sandwiches and take a deep dive into chocolate! We also discuss Tony's new podcast, Old Coots Giving Bad Advice available no on iTunes, Google, and all the places.
On Wednesday, November 14th, Mia Tate's new film Campesino is having a free screening at the University of Utah, https://www.utahfilmcenter.org/event/campesino/ Other than her amazing experience shooting this film is Cuba, we talk about Mia's career in the arts and OF COURSE her experience making O Brother Where Art Thou.
This week we chat with actor Charlie Halford (True Detective, Constantine, Rectify, The Walking Dead, and in theaters this week Bad Times at the El Royale.) We talk about growing up in Utah, doing anything for attention, and we receive a text from Donald Trump while on the air! Please support the Let's Go Eat Show by becoming a Patreon member, visit: www.patreon.com/letsgoeatshow
This week Bill chats with Kevin Hillman, and Reann Grow about the history of the gay rodeo in America and Utah, and how we can help bring the gay rodeo back to Utah!
Alex Boyé is Nigerian, English, American, he's a convert to the LDS church, he's been homeless, and he's toured the world as a huge rock star. He is a lot of things, but mostly a very interesting guy with an amazing life.
This week Bill moderates a discussion between Gayle Ruzicka, the president of the Eagle Forum and "political has been," Steve Urquhart about Prop 2 and medical marijuana.
This week we chat with KUTV reporter Chris Jones. We hear about Ch 2's new investigative reporting unit, and we find out weather or not Chris Jones is stalking a member of the school board, or is it all just fake news.
This week Bill and Jenny Wilson visit the Spice Kitchen Incubator. Spice Kitchen Incubator is a food business incubator focused on creating business opportunities for refugees, immigrants and disadvantaged individuals.
If you like wine, if you like food, and you like fun conversation with nice people, then THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU!! We chat with Jimmy Santangelo, founder of The Wine Academy of Utah and as far as we are concerned, the best sommelier in the biz!
This week we chat with Sister Dottie S. Dixon! She's is ever so charming, funny, talented and smart. She is one of Utah's strongest allies for the LGBTQ movement and a mother to everyone. She's one of our most requested guests and she won't disappoint. Enjoy!
On this double shot episode we invited Gina Barberi into the studio to taste and rate the new Diet Coke Flavors. This is a preview of one of our Let's Go Eat Show Double Shot episodes, to get more, and to listen to part 2, visit Patreon.com and searth "Let's Go Eat Show."
This time chat with Tyler Measom. He's a director and producer known for his documentaries "An Honest Liar" about The Amazing Randy and "Son's of Perdition" a film about FLDS teens trying to get out of the polygamist compound in southern Utah. We also talk about his new project about how MTV changed America.
Our very first guest is back. It's only been a little over 6 years! Kerry Jackson! Kerry, Bill and Dylan sit down at Gracie's to chat about Geekshow's 10 year anniversary and ALL things geek! (This episode contains spoilers... if you care about that type of thing!)
This week we chat with award winning journalist and ABC 4 news anchor Kim Fischer. We chat about her career in news, why she came to Utah, and why she's probably never going to leave. We also talk about Kims personal testimony that helped pass House Bill 74, which made clear an unconscious person could not consent to sex, and why she decided to speak out about her past experiences.
This week Bill chats with long time Salt Lake Tribune columnist Robert Kirby. Kirby talks about being a faithful, life long mormon... in his own way. We talk about the five types of Mormons, drug dealing in the ward house, and all the times Kirby has been in trouble for the stuff he's written.
Jenny Wilson is currently a Salt Lake City Council member, but this fall she's running against (probably) Mitt Romney for Orin Hatch's Senate seat. She has a lot of work to do to convince Utah to support a Democrat and a women, but if anyone can, Jenny can!
Caridad Svich is modest, but she is a VERY accomplished playwright. Her newest play is having it's world premier right now at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center right here in Salt Lake City.
Greg Hughes is the Speaker of the House here in Utah. He is a Republican, a Trump supporter, and he's a guy that everybody likes! On this episode we chat with Mr. Hughes about growing up poor in Pittsburgh, boxing, and, of course, politics.
Saida Dahir is only 17, but after she read her poem to 8,000 people at the #MarchForOurLives rally in Salt Lake City she became a leader of a movement. She is incredibly smart, kind, and well spoken. See for yourself! Don't forget, to support The Let's Go Eat Show and to get exclusive content and merchandise, visit https://www.patreon.com/letsgoeatshow.
Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams is our guest on this weeks show. Ben is running for congress against Mia Love. Ben and Bill discuss why he decided to run, along with healthcare, guns, and his accomplishments as Mayor of Salt Lake County.
We didn't get it right the fist time we interviewed Chris Vanocur on the podcast. It was our fault... mostly, so we're giving it another shot! We chat with Chris about his career a little bit, about being retired, but mostly we heard amazing stories about is father reporting from Vietnam and covering MLK and the Civil Rights movement in the 60's.
On this episode we talk to some amazing women who do a difficult job. Deborah, Nichole, and Mckell who work for Utah Forensic Nurses. They are there in the hospital who do medical evaluations and do the rape kits after a rape or sexual assault. We discuss what they do, why there is such a backlog of rape kits in this country and what we can do to help.
This week Bill chats with Geekshow panelist Leigh George Kade about their long history together, Leigh's many many jobs, and Vegan Jerky!
Karen Azenberg IS New York City theatre, and now she's here in Utah in her new role as the Artistic Director of the Pioneer Theater Company at the University of Utah. We chat with her about her career, the infamous musical Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark, and finally find out, is it ''theater'' or "theatre".
Bill is part of a new podcast! Well... it's actually an old TV show called The Vanocur Group that we are bringing back as a podcast and we think you will really like it! It's a funny, smart, and insightful look at the politics of the day from people with differing opinions who ACTUALLY LIKE EACH OTHER!! Be sure to follow the The Vanocur Group on Facebook and Twitter. ENJOY!
Erin Hiatt is an expert in all things marijuana! Erin writes about cannabis, psychedelics, hemp, and drug policy reform for THC Mag and Freedom Leaf. She has also written about drugs for AlterNet and Vice. We chat with her about drug laws in this country and what the future of marijuana in Utah looks like.
If you'd like to learn more about Marijuana laws here are a few sites that Erin suggests: The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML): norml.org The Drug Policy Alliance: drugpolicy.org Americans for Safe Access: safeaccessnow.org Vote Hemp: votehemp.com Hemp Industries Association: thehia.org
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We are eating food and talking about food on this episode with Steven Rosenberg, the owner and CEO (Chief Eating Officer) of Liberty Heights fresh
Jimmy Martin is a film critic for KSL tv and SLUG magazine, a Geekshow panelist, and host of Big Movie Mouth Off. On this episode we chat with him about his career and hear stories about all the celebrities he's interviewed over the years.
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On this first episode of 2018 Bill and Dylan chat with their friend and attorney Ed Brass. They talk about Ed's career as a defense attorney and his childhood living in New Jersey and his experiences with the police and mafia!
Also, Dylan announces the new Let's Go Eat Show Patreon page. Please support the Patreon page by clicking on this link: https://www.patreon.com/letsgoeatshow
On our last episode of 2017 we chat with Amir Jackson. Amir is an Ogden guy, and the founder of Nurture the Creative Mind. He has dedicated his life to helping the children of Ogden express themselves through art and creativity. He's a damn hero!
Ben is a reporter for Fox 13 here in Utah. He knows more about how local politics and government run than pretty much anyone else. You should also follow him on Twitter. On this episode Ben talks about spending the day following Donald Trump around while on his recent trip to Utah, and he tells us what important legislation is coming up here in Utah.
Brooke Horejsi is the Executive Director of Utah Presents and she is the Assistant Dean for Art and Creative Engagement at the University of Utah. Her job is to scour the globe for cool, interesting, and unique art and bring it here to Utah for us to enjoy. She has pretty much the best job EVER.
Bill sits down with his conservative, Republican friend, Dave Owen, to discuss, debate, and fight about politics in a civil and respectful way.
This week we talk to Deseret News sports reporter and Radio From Hell regular, Amy Donaldson. We discuss Amy's career, the years she spent as a crime reporter and why she decided to become a sports reporter. Amy is joined by her father Dan Donaldson.
Chrisella Herzog is an editor, journalist, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Fibonacci Media, she serves as the Editor-in-Chief of WhiteHat Magazine and the host of the Bosses Who Brunch podcast.
Jennifer Napier-Pearce is the editor of The Salt Lake Tribune. This week, she and Bill talk about her career, the changes that are happening in the news paper industry, and the importance of journalism in the era of "Fake News."
Larry and Bill have known each other for over 40 years. They went to college together. They are both 'theatre people.' Larry has written a new play, starring his wife Betsy, called "The Weyward Sisters" opening on Nov 3rd at the Rose Wagner in Salt Lake.
This week we chat with comedian, actor, podcaster, and king of moisturizing, Jay Whittaker. We chat about his life growing up in California and what it was like to come to Utah. We talk about show business and comedy, but mainly, we talk about moisturizing.
This week Bill chats with former University of Utah football player Tom Hackett. They talk football, punting, Australia, beer and Vegemite.
On this episode we sit down with Dr. Paul White. Dr. White is a Social Psychologist and a professor at the University of Utah. We talk with Dr. White about his life and career. We talk about politics, history, and about why it is important to look at a the world from the perspective of people who are different than you.
This time we welcome back Trent Harris! Bill and Trent have made ANOTHER film together and are here to... kinda get around to talking about it. They also talk about art, travel, history, politics, and a hatred of Bed Bath and Beyond.
Balqis Al Rashed is a Saudi born Artist & Designer. Born in Riyadh, and raised in Beirut. She is currently the artist in residence here in Salt Lake City at the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art (UMOCA).
This week we chat with former Utah State congressman Steve Urquhart the influence the LDS church has on the government here in Utah... and some other stuff too!
On this episode Bill sits down to talk food with our friend Paulette from The Cooking Channel and Frederic Barbier, the executive director of food and beverage at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort.
This week Bill chats with Tyler Glenn from Neon Trees. They talk about the role music plays in Tyler's life, his journey to find happiness, his feelings about the LDS church and more.
This week Bill & Dylan sit down with Jon Smith to talk about radio. They talk about Jon's brother and former RFH producer Jimmy Chunga. Jon tells us about the 2 times he went to Iraq, guns, and healthcare.
Ben Williams is a gay historian. I mean that in every way, he is a gay man who is a historian that specializes in gay history, of Utah specifically. On this episode we learn about his life and career, and we learn about the gay history of Utah.
Did you know Salt Lake City has a fringe festival, similar to the legendary Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland? WELL NOW YOU DO! We should support the arts in Salt Lake, tickets and more info here: www.greatsaltlakefringe.org
Our guest this with is the very smart and charming Bruce Baird. Bruce and Bill have been buddies and 'talking heads' together on TV for years. This episode was recorded at Zest in downtown SLC.
This week Bill talks with Charity Hotton from the Utah Youth Village about the importance of providing good foster care and adoption services in Utah. He also talks to Macari and Jade about their experience growing up in foster care.
This week Bill talks to Lt. Governor Spencer J Cox about his life, career, and the possibility of Russian influence on the recent election in the state of Utah and nationally.
In February of 2007 Vickie Walker lost her husband and nearly lost her son during a mass shooting at the Trolly Square mall in Salt Lake City. Somehow, Vickie put her life back together. This is her story. Please support Circle The Wagons: www.circle-the-wagons.org
On this Let's Go Eat Show Double Shot, Bill and Dylan read back through one of Bill's note books and try to figure out what the hell he was talking about!
This week Bill Chats with Josh about metal working, music, and how to make a home stereo worth $500,000!! We also talk to Ivey about the finer points of BOOZE!
Bill welcomes Walter and Gia to talk about drag queening. They discuss what it means to be a drag queen, and how each of them got into it. We also learn where the word 'drag' comes from.
You know Pat Bagley, the brilliant and funny political cartoonist for the Salt Lake Tribune, but you may not know his older brother Will Bagley, an historian, writer, and... let's just say at age 19 he built a raft and floated 1,700 miles down the Mississippi River. Enjoy our discussion with Will and Pat Bagley.
Brad Wheeler joins Bill and Dylan for this LGES Double Shot. They discuss Bill's hippie days, LSD, and their mothers.
We don't know why it's taken us so long to have Lindsay Hansen Park on the podcast. On this episode we chat with Lindsay about being a feminist and a Mormon, polygamy, and the difference between being Mormon and being LDS.
Bill talks with the star and director of the play Silent Sky, now showing at the Rose Wagnor Theatre in Salt Lake about the life of astronomer Hennrietta Leavitt. They also discuss women in science and why so many of their contributions have been overlooked.
On this episode Bill and Dylan talk about some of their favorite LGES guests. Dylan follows up with Shannon Price about Gary Coleman's character in Avenue Q. And Bill gives some suggestions about good authentic Mexican food in Salt Lake City.
This week on Bill and Dylan talk with the choreographer, and creator of the hit show Sonder. What is Sonder? It's not just dance. It's not just a play. It's... well, you'll have to listen to find out.