Soundwaves Podcast
Episode #115 – NeighborWorks, L’anarchiste, Yelp, Lake Island, The Sugar Space
On this week’s episode we revisit The River District and what’s happening in the area. First up, SLUG writer Ben Trentleman sits down with Maria Garciaz of NeighborWorks to talk about the work they’re doing for the area. Next, Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp drops by the Soundwaves studio to talk about restaurants inside the River District. Finally, SLUG Senior Staff Writer Mariah Mellus chats with Brittany Reese of The Sugar Space to talk about their new venue on 800 West. Plus, we have brand new music from L’anarchiste and Lake Island. In a few weeks, Jeffrey Steadman will return for another Yelp segment talking about the best Halloween-related treats and goodies to find around town, and we’d like to hear what some of your favorites are. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #114 – KWCR 88.1 Weber FM, The North Valley, Mama Africa, The Weekenders, KUTE
On this week’s episode we look at college radio in Utah. First up, our fearless host Dan Nailen sits down in the studio with Austin Hatch, the Program Director of KWCR 88.1 Weber FM at Weber State University; then we break from the airwaves as SLUG writer Amanda Rock chats with Mama Africa founder Cathy Tshilombo-Lokemba about her business as well as the upcoming Kanda Bongo Man concert; then we’re back on the air as SLUG writer Cody Hudson interviews Will Hatton of KUTE, the internal radio station for the University of Utah. Plus, we preview this month’s Localized showcase with music from The North Valley and The Weekenders. Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp will be returning to the podcast next week to talk about the best spots in the River District, and we want to hear your thoughts on the subject. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #113 – Beer News with Mike Riedel, Parlor Hawk, Yelp, Coral Bones, Fall films with Jimmy Martin
On this week’s episode, our fearless host Dan Nailen takes the reigns for all three interviews. First up, SLUG’s own been columnist Mike Riedel drops by to talk about the latest beer combinations hitting late summer; Jeffery Steadman from Yelp will pop in to talk about the best BBQ in the valley; and SLUG’s film critic Jimmy Martin visits the Soundwaves studio to talk about the movies coming out this Fall. Plus, hear brand new music from local bands Parlor Hawk and Coral Bones. Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp will be returning to the podcast in a few weeks to talk about the best spots in the River District, and we want to hear your thoughts on the subject. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #112 – DocUtah, Michael Gross & The Statuettes, Granary Row, Andrew Goldring, American Foundation For Suicide Prevention
On this week’s episode, SLUG writer Ben Trentlemen sits down with Lani Puriri of the DocUtah film festival to talk about their latest run; SLUG writer Alex Springer chats int he Soundwaves studio with the organizer of the Granary Row events; and SLUG writer John Ford talks to one of the reps for the Utah chapter of the American Foundation For Suicide Prevention. Plus, tune in brand new music from local indie-rock band Micheal Gross & The Statuettes and the latest solo album from Andrew Goldring. Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp will be returning to the podcast in a few weeks to talk about the best spots in the River District, and we want to hear your thoughts on the subject. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #111 – Metal Roundtable – Violence In Metal
On this week's episode, it's an all metal roundtable as we bring in six of SLUG's finest metal writers to discuss violence in music. Alexander Ortega, Dylan Chadwick, Gavin Hoffman, Bryer Wharton, Megan Kennedy and Ricky Vigil bring their favorite examples to the table and discuss both the bands and their influence with our fearless host, Dan Nailen. Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp will be returning to the podcast in a few weeks to talk about the best spots in the River District, and we want to hear your thoughts on the subject. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #110 – Junction City Roller Dolls, The Pentagraham Crackers, Yelp, The New Electric Sound, Happy Valley Derby Darlins
On this week's episode we get our roller derby game on, first with SLUG writer Kendall Gillett who interviews Dee Wrex and Slayer Cake from Ogden's own Junction City Roller Dolls; then Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp drops by the Soundwaves studio to talk about the best places to get ice cream treats in the valley; and SLUG writer Blake Lyszczynski visits with Cookie and Madeye Molly of Spanish Fork's own Happy Valley Derby Darlins. Plus, we preview this month's Localized showcase with music from The Pentagraham Crackers and The New Electric Sound. Yelp's Jeffrey Steadman will be back in a few weeks to talk about BBQ in the valley and we'd like to hear about your favorite places around the valley. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #109 – Craft Lake City 2013
On this week's episode, it's all Craft Lake City as we prepare for the festival this weekend. First up, SLUG Senior Staff Writer Mariah Mellus sits down in the Soundwaves studio with Nathan McGee of Cricut; then, SLUG writer Thomas Winkley chats with Peter Reed, one of the men in charge of the DIY Engineer sumobot competition at the DIY Festival; and finally, SLUG Senior Staff Writer Ischa B. sits down with Megan Whittaker to talk about her tasty and decorative, crafted baked goods. Plus, we preview some of the music at this year's festival with Wildcat Strike and Golden Sun. Yelp's Jeffrey Steadman will be back in the studio soon to talk about ice cream and treats, and we'd like to hear what your favorite treats around the valley are. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #108 – Salt Lake Comic Con, Tolchock Trio, Terry J. Mitchell, Mideau, Mike Riedel
On this week's episode, Salt Lake Comic Con founder Dan Farr drops by to chat with our host Dan Nailen about the upcoming convention; SLUG Writer Tim Kronenberg chats with Terry J. Mitchell in the Soundwaves Studio about her art exhibition revolving around the 33-year-old racist serial killings at Liberty Park; and then our host Dan chats with SLUG beer columnist Mike Riedel about the latest brews and Epic's new brewpub! Plus, we bid farewell to Tolchock Trio and check out new music from electro-pop band Mideau. Craft Lake City is quickly coming upon us, and we’d like to hear what you’re excited to see at the festival this year. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #107 – Salt City Slam, KnowItAll, Million Dollar Marathon, Heartless Breakers, Twilight Concert Series
On this week's episode, SLUG Writer Brinley Froelich sits down in the Soundwaves Studio with Jesse Parent of Salt City Slam to talk about their new slam nights at Weller Book Works, SLUG Senior Writer Mariah Mellus chats on the phone with runner Steve Cannon about his Million Dollar Marathon for cancer research; and SLUG Writer Gregory Gerulat talks with Twilight Concert Series founder Casey Jarman about the series and the 2013 lineup. Plus, brand new music from local bands KnowItAll and Heartless Breakers. Yelp's Jeffrey Steadman will be back in the studio soon to talk about ice cream and treats, and we'd like to hear what your favorite treats around the valley are. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #106 – Beneficial Humanism Movement, Famous Relatives, Bboy Federation, No Sleep, Salt Lake Anarchist Black Cross
On this week's episode, SLUG Writer Tim Kronenberg chats with former SLUG writer and now organizer of the Benefitial Humanism Movement; SLUG Senior Writer Mariah Mellus chats with Josh Perkins of the Bboy Federation before they perform at the Urban Arts Festival; and SLUG Writer Alex Cragun chats with one of the organizers behind the Salt Lake Anarchist Black Cross about their prisoner outreach efforts. Plus, brand new music from electronica band Famous Relatives and indie pop/rock group No Sleep. Yelp's Jeffrey Steadman will be back in the studio soon to talk about ice cream and treats, and we'd like to hear what your favorite treats around the valley are. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more