Soundwaves Podcast
Episode #105 – Damn These Heels! Film Festival, King Niko, Davida Breier, Polytype, Ragnar
On this week's episode, SLUG writer John Ford sits down with Levi Elder from the Utah Film Center to talk about the 10th annual Damn These Heels Film Festival; SLUG writer Trevor Hale chats on the phone with Davida Breier about her career in zines before she comes to speak at the SLC Alt Press Fest; and SLUG Senior Writer, Mariah Mellus, sat down int he Soundwaves studio with Ragnar co-founder and organizer Tanner Bell about the race series. Plus, we preview July Localized with music from King Niko and Polytype. 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 #104 – Holy Water Buffalo, Yelp, Lady Murasaki, Farm Forward
On this week's episode, Tommy Brunson from Holy Water Buffalo drops by to chat about the band's new single and what they're doing lately; Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp pops in to discuss Tibetan food from around the city with Dan; and SLUG writer LeAundra Jeffs chats with the founders of Farm Forward about their organization and their work against factory farming. Plus, brand new music off the latest EP from Lady Murasaki! The Red Bennies are calling it quits! We’d like to hear your fondest memories of the band for an upcoming episode of the podcast. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #103 – Black Sheep Cafe, The National Parks, The Echo Theatre, Officer Jenny, Velour
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Episode #102 – Beard & Mustache Championships, INVDRS, Hive Winery, Pink Lightning, Mike Riedel
On this week's episode, SLUG writer Tim Kronenberg chats with the organizers of the Beard & Mustache Championships happening at Piper Down this week; our host Dan Nailen chats with Jay Yahne of the Hive Winery about their business and their latest cider; and SLUG's beer critic, Mike Riedel, drops in to talk about the latest beer news as well as local winners from the Mountain Brewers Fest. Plus, we preview Crucial Fest with INVDRS and the latest album from Pink Lightning. Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp will be back in the studio next week, talking Tibetan food, and we’d like to hear what your favorite places to grab a bite 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 #101 – Spock’s Skate Camp, The Insurgency, Cult Leader, Hectic Hobo, Kenny Riches
On this week's episode, SLUG writer Billy Ditzig sits down with Spock from Spock's Skate Camp to talk about his skating outreach program; SLUG writer Ricky Vigil sits down in the Soundwaves studio with Anthony Lucero from Cult Leader to talk about their new band; and SLUG writer Cody Kirkland chats with director Kenny Riches over the phone about his recent Kickstarter project to produce the lost works of the late David Fetzer. Plus, we preview this month's Localized showcase with music from The Insurgency and Hectic Hobo. SLUG’s Beer Columnist Mike Riedel will be back in the studio to talk about the latest local beer news, and we’d like to hear what you’ve been checking out lately and what you’d like to hear him talk about. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #100 – Call Of The Void, Yelp, Youth Choir, Summer Films with Jimmy Martin
We've done it! We've reached 100 episodes! We kick this week's episode off with SLUG writer Peter Fryer chatting with Call Of The Void's lead singer, Steve Vanica; Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp drops by to talk with Dan about the latest restaurants to hit SLC in the past six months; and SLUG film critic Jimmy Martin pops by the studio to talk about all the summer films you'll be seeing until Labor Day. Plus, brand new music from SLC hardcore band Youth Choir. SLUG’s Beer Columnist Mike Riedel will be back in the studio to talk about the latest, local beer news, and we’d like to hear what you’ve been checking out lately and what you’d like to hear him talk about. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #99 – Utah Pride Center, Moneypenny, Homeless Youth Resource Center, I Hear Sirens, Equality Utah
On this week's episode we gear up for the Utah Pride Festival as SLUG photographer Paul Duane chats with Megan Ribson from the Utah Pride Center; then our host Dan Nailen chats with Michelle Templin from Volunteer Of America, Utah about the Homeless Youth Resource Center; and SLUG writer Christian Schultz talks with Alejandro Mora and Brandie Balken about Equality Utah in the Soundwaves studio. Plus, brand new music from punk rockers Moneypenny and atmospheric rock band I Hear Sirens. Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp will be back in a few episodes to talk about the best new places that have popped up in SLC over the past few months, and we'd like to hear what new places you've been digging! Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #98 – Problem Daughter, Projekt 801, Light/Black, Mike Brown Talks Utah Jazz
On this week's episode, SLUG writer Alex Cragun sits down with Problem Daughter before they head to Las Vegas to play Punk Rock Bowling; SLUG writer Steve Goemaat chats with the men behind the skateboarding program Projekt 801; and then our host Dan Nailen and SLUG columnist Mike Brown talk about the wayward season that the Utah Jazz had and their thoughts going into the offseason. Plus, brand new music from doomy rock band Light/Black. Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp will be back in a few episodes to talk about the best new places that have popped up in SLC over the past few months, and we'd like to hear what new places you've been digging! Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #97 – Best Friends Animal Society, The Moths, Black Pus, Ether, Humane Society Of Utah
On this week's episode, our host Dan Nailen sits down with Temma Martin from Best Friends Animal Society in our podcast studio to talk about their organization and Super Pet Adoption; SLUG writer Alex Cragun chats on the phone with Brian Chippendale about his solo project, Black Pus; and SLUG Senior Writer, Gavin Hoffman chats with Carl Arky from the Humane Society of Utah about their organization and their work to find homes for homeless pets. Plus, brand new music from The Moths and Ether! Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp will be back in a few episodes to talk about the best new places that have popped up in SLC over the past few months, and we'd like to hear what new places you've been digging! Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #96 – Legal Messenger Inc., Dark Seas, Yelp, Vietnam, Loki Cycles
On this week's episode we salute our Bike Issue with a look at local cycling, first with SLUG writer Carl Acheson talking with the owner of Legal Messenger Inc. (LMI) about a big change to their business; we take a martini break with Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp as he and Dan talk about the best places for specialty drinks; and then back on the road with SLUG writer Cody Hudson talking to the founder of Loki Cycles about their bikes. Plus, brand new music from Dark Seas and a preview of touring band Vietnam. Mike Brown will be back to talk about the Utah Jazz and their failed attempt to make it to the Playoffs. We’d like to hear your musings on the ’12-’13 season and your own questions for Mike to answer. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more