Soundwaves Podcast
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
Episode #95 – Urban Arts Gallery, Visitors, Mike Riedel, IX Zealot, Night Flight Comics
On this week's episode of the podcast, SLUG writer Megan Kennedy pulls double-duty, first by interviewing the curator of the new Urban Arts Gallery, Cat Palmer; and then talking with Mimi Cruz of Night Flight Comics about Free Comic Book Day; while our host Dan Nailen sits down with Mike Riedel to talk beer news including the opening of Vernal's first brew pub. Plus, brand new music from Visitors and a track from IX Zealot. 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 thoughts 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
Episode #94 – All Metal Roundtable: New Music In 2013
On this week's episode, it's an all-metal roundtable featuring some of SLUG's best metal writers as we discuss the latest music they've been digging in 2013, dissecting what they thought was good and why, and what they're looking forward to over the rest of the year. The regular NBA season is wrapping up shortly, and SLUG’s resident Jazz analyst Mike Brown will be back to talk about the season. We’d like to hear your thoughts 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
Episode #93 – SLC Nerd, Hurris & Gig, Yelp, Golden Sun, Yogis Give Back
On this week's episode, SLUG writer Matt Brunk chats with the organizers behind the SLC Nerd convention happening this weekend, Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp drops by to talk about the best places for Brunch, and Dana Baptiste from Centered City Yoga drops by to talk with SLUG writer Ischa B. about Yogis Give Back. Plus, brand new music from hip hop duo Hurris & Gig and a preview of SLUG's Record Store Day show with Golden Sun. The regular NBA season is wrapping up shortly, and SLUG’s resident Jazz analyst Mike Brown will be back to talk about the season and, hopefully, where the Jazz stand in the playoffs. We’d like to hear your thoughts 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
Episode #92 – Plan-B Theatre: Suffrage, Eons, The Awkward Hour, Yaktooth, By Invitation Only
On this week's episode, SLUG writer John Ford sits down with the two lead actresses from Plan-B Theatre Company's latest production, Suffrage; the creator of The Awkward Hour podcast, Brian Staker, drops by the Soundwaves studio to talk about his show and Awkwardfest; and SLUG writer Alex Springer chats with the creator of By Invitation Only to talk about their pop-up diner events. Plus, we preview April's Localized event with music from Eons and Yaktooth. Jeffrey Steadman will be back next week to talk brunch, and we'd like to hear what your favorite places are for a mid-morning bite. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #91 – Mestizo Coffee House, Settle Down, Yelp, Baby Ghosts, Coffee Roundtable
On this week's episode we dive into as much local coffee as we can, starting with SLUG writer Ben Trentelman talking to the people currently in charge of Mestizo Coffee House; then, Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp drops by to talk about the best coffee places in the valley; and finally we have a coffee roundtable featuring three representatives from three of SLC's best coffee purveyors as we discuss their technique and preferences for the perfect brew. Plus, brand new music from SLC bands Settle Down and Baby Ghosts. Speaking of Yelp, Jeffrey Steadman will be back in a few weeks to talk brunch, and we'd like to hear what your favorite places are for a mid-morning bite. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #90 – SXSW 2013
On this week's episode, the SLUG crew returns from Austin, Texas to talk about their experience covering SXSW! Listen in about the shows, the stories, the adventures in companionship and reflecting on it when they got home, along with an interview from local band Moneypenny. Plus, music from Max Pain & The Groovies and Desert Noises. Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp will be back in a few weeks to talk brunch, and we'd like to hear what your favorite places are for a mid-morning bite. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #89 – Poor Yorick Studios, Creative Adult, Shanghai Kate, White Lung, The Screwtape Letters
On this week's episode, Senior Staff Writer Mariah Mellus sits down with Poor Yorick Studios founder Brad Slaugh to talk about their upcoming event; SLUG writer Megan Kennedy chats not he phone with Shanghai Kate about her career in tattooing before coming to the SLC Tattoo Convention; and then Kennedy chats with the lead actor from The Screwtape Letters before it passes through town. Plus, music from two touring bands making their way through SLC this weekend: Creative Adult and White Lung. Our SLUG crew will be hitting up SXSW again this year, and we’d like to hear your thoughts on the festival. Are you going? Who would you like to see? What’s your take on the experience? Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more
Episode #88 – Bring The Gig, Cathy Foy, Beer News with Mike Riedel, Baby Gurl, SLC Pyrate Punx
On this week's episode, our fearless host Dan Nailen speaks with Mike Harker and Rory Donahoe from Bring The Gig about their website and concerts; then SLUG's beer columnist Mike Riedel drops by the Soundwaves studio to talk about the latest beer news from Bohemian, Epic, Uinta and more; and SLUG writer Alex Cragun chats with the founders of the SLC chapter of the Pyrate Punx. Plus, brand new music from Cathy Foy's first solo album and experimental rock duo Baby Gurl. Our SLUG crew will be hitting up SXSW again this year and we’d like to hear your thoughts on the festival. Are you going? Who would you like to see? What’s your take on the experience? Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show! … read more