This is a Place

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! Happy Valentine's week from This is a Place Podcast!  Can you call yourself a Utahn if you haven't stayed at least one night in the Anniversary Inn? Of course, you can but you would be missing out on the best-themed hotel that our state has to offer. Take a stay with us as we explore many of the great rooms throughout th...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! Yes, we know we already did a Raging Waters episode but it was super popular so we're trying to replicate our success, okay? In all reality, there have been some developments with plans for the site. We have to do our part to disseminate this information.  Listen as we break down the 5 scenarios, give our ideas and get off tr...

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Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! Who goes to an arcade at 2:00 on a Tuesday afternoon? The boys from This is a Place do! In this week's episode, we talk about Nickel Mania which is one of Utah's premier nickel arcades. We talk Wizard of Oz, Nickelback, and poorly researched arcade game history. Support the show Find us on social media as well! https://l...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! Do you think you enjoy our podcast? Wait till you hear our sister podcast! Utah Famous has been dropping Utah knowledge since October of 2019. They were gracious enough to do an episode with us on the legendary Allen Park (which many who were teens in Utah know as Hobbitville). Join us as we talk our knowledge of this newer Salt L...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! We Utahn's love Disneyland... and Disneyland loves us? For this episode, we are joined by Chris and Amanda Provost as we talk about the adventures they have as well as specific things that tie our happy state to the happiest place on earth. Support the show Find us on social media as well! https://linktr.ee/Thisisaplace

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! Did we do an obligatory end of the year episode? You betcha! Listen in as we recap Christmas, Utah news of 2020, favorite podcast moments, and what is to come in 2021! Support the show Find us on social media as well! https://linktr.ee/Thisisaplace

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! We talk about midnight mass at the Cathedral, eggnog shakes and maybe even meet Santa... all this and more on our final Christmas themed episode of 2020! Support the show Find us on social media as well! https://linktr.ee/Thisisaplace

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! ... at the Cottonwood High School Auditorium of course (because the rule of the podcast is it has to be a place).  Is it truly a Utah Christmas if you aren't belting out "Let Him in" all December long? This year is no exception. Sure you can't go to C-Wood and experience the magic in person but you could still...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! For many years, this street located in Taylorsville has been a Christmas tradition. The residents here all participate in a joint effort of telling "The Night Before Christmas." Take your family and some hot cocoa while taking a drive (or stroll) through this neighborhood. Big thanks to all the residents of Christmas Str...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! Don't let COVID ruin your Christmas! There is plenty to still do to enjoy the holiday. Our first stop for this year was visiting the Tree of Life (or the "Tree of Light" as some call it). It's a fun tradition for those in Draper and surrounding cities that began as early as 2012 when Brite Nites took over. But...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! We heard they have some killer Black Friday deals going on this weekend at the Cottonwood Mall. We're definitely going to head to Tease 'N Keys first, wrap-around to the Game Peddler, then JMR, a bite to eat at Wayne's Mongolian BBQ, and then a stop at Tilt arcade on the way out.  Sadly not this year or any other ye...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! It's that time of year folks and we need this more than ever...carbo-load! There is no better place to get your fill than at SpudToddos which is a fast-casual restaurant in West Jordan. While many people view the potato as a side dish, the owner Todd puts it at the center of every plate. You can get it baked, mashed, fried, s...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! It doesn't seem holy and it's definitely not a retreat...but this location a couple of miles up Logan canyon is sure full of stories! It has taken on many roles over the years but most notably would be that of a nunnery. Scary stories surround this place but none is more horrifying than the real-life nightmare that our g...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! In this episode, we talk about a disc golf course in Taylorsville and the invention of the frisbee by a Utah native. We also talk about tetanus shots, MTC rules created as a result of Nates antics, and how to not make a passion frolfer angry (hint: don't call it frolf).  Support the show Find us on social media as well! https...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! "A  group of Colorado teens being chased down by a fisherman. What could this possibly have to do with Utah," you ask? Well, it could only mean that the movie was filmed here! For our final October episode, we talk I'll Always Know What you Did Last Summer with one of the stars from the movie, KC Clyde. Support the...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! We can all agree that 2020 has felt like a cursed year...so fraternizing with some witches couldn't make it any worse, right? For a family-friendly Halloween experience, we would suggest stopping by WitchFest at Gardner Village! You can enjoy a scavenger hunt, some Halloween themed treats, and maybe even see a live witch or t...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! What does a dilapidated old building across from a cemetery have any use for? Probably the best new haunted house in the state of Utah! Dead City is perfectly located in Murray and is keeping you safe through COVID while still giving you a good scare. Big thanks to Tim and Josh for taking the time to speak with them about the grea...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! Pirates of the Scareibean? Flying Dracula? Authentic Haunted Mansion props? All this and more was what you could find at Rocky Point. From 1979 to 2006, this was the premier haunted attraction in Utah with its original location in Ogden and then in South Salt Lake. Headed by the Queen of Haunts, Cydney Neil, it really paved the wa...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! One of the greatest things about Utah is a group of people very dedicated to decorating their houses for Halloween. Rocky Mountain Haunters was established in 2001 by people that shared the same vision of props, decorations, and spooky fun. A big thanks to Greg Shoop (The Map Master) of RMH for talking with us for this episode. Pl...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! Travel to a different time when you stop in at this hidden gem in Murray. Some of the things you'll find may be out of production since the '90s which means you're guaranteed to get a good deal. May as well rent a storage unit while you're at it! You won't regret a visit to Guy's Discount Store. Don&a...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! RC Willey has been making "your home, your way" since as early as the 1930's. It also has to be the only place you can find hot dogs, Nintendo Switches, Warren Buffett and a retail credit card. Did they sponsor this episode? Not directly, but in a way they did with all the great deals they've been giving the Ut...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! September 11, 1996, will forever be remembered by the people of Spanish Fork. While normally a peaceful place, the controversial and political rock band Rage Against the Machine shook the town to its very core when they performed here. A big thank you to Clint Betts for revisiting this dark day in history with us. This episode may...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! Take a dive into one of the most highly-themed restaurants that the Salt Lake Valley has ever seen. Logan Young is a former diver and entertainer from the Mayan and he takes who through the behind the scenes of working there. Did you ever experience a chewy enchilada at the Mayan? Did you have a chlorinated water-based margarita?...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! You've heard Nate talk about his love for Orange Bang and it's where he gets it. Brandon easily gets a brain freeze but it doesn't stop him from having 2-3 Frazil's a week at this place. In this week's episode, we're talking about Holiday Oil. So grab the nearest bag of 2-day old popcorn and enjoy the...