This is a Place

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! We've finally arrived at the moment you have all been waiting for... We visited Lagoon! Thanks to our guest Matt for accompanying us on this journey. Lagoon is a very special place as it is the largest amusement park in Utah. There is no way we will even scratch the surface of this place in one episode so stay tuned for many...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! What do does a sword, Kodak and a kayak all have in common? It’s all in The Vault! Only here on the This is a Place podcast can you get the facts about what’s really inside the secret catacombs at the mouth of little cottonwood canyon. A big thanks to Alan who spent some time behind the scenes at the vault and was kind enough to p...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! This not so secret lake can be found a couple of miles up Little Cottonwood canyon. How many miles? You better do your research beforehand or you're going to get duped! Join us as we take our first adventure out into the Utah wilderness.   https://www.facebook.com/thisisaplace/ https://www.instagram.com/thisisaplacepodcast/ t...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! Only in Utah can we slap turkey, cheese and sprouts between two deep fried pastries and call it healthy. Who’s been doing this consistently for 43 years? It could only be Sconecutter! And don’t forget, we’re going for 5 stars here people!   https://www.facebook.com/thisisaplace/ https://www.instagram.com/thisisaplacepodcast/ thisi...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! Happy 24th of July! There's nothing more fitting for a Pioneer Day than listening to an episode of This is a Place in which we talk about This is the Place.  A sincere thank you to the park and for getting us in touch with our guest Brian Westover who gave us a lot of great insights in to the park.  Did Brigham Young utter th...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! Emos, headstones with websites, prominent Mormons, and hammocks? These are all things you can find at The Salt Lake City Cemetery. In this week's episode, we are also joined by Chris Sirrine who, in our opinion, is an expert grave finder. What is your favorite grave in this cemetery? Let us know here:   https://www.facebook.c...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! If you find yourself at 1904 W. & 5400 S. in Taylorsville, your dollar won't go quite as far as it once did. Close to four years ago the movie theater at this location closed it's doors forever so developers could fry bigger fishes... and chicken... and steaks. Many changes happened over the 36 years that the buildin...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! Did you know that there is a 75-year-old sculpture garden in Utah? Neither did we. You'll also be interested to find out that it is the only designated visionary art environment in the state of Utah. Look at us getting all cultured. Gilgal is an eccentric spot in where you can take a stroll, snap some cool Instagram pics, and...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! For this episode, Brandon and Nate had the opportunity to speak with Arthur Owens who is the owner of the pop-up restaurant Row Ohh's Chicken and Waffles. By checking this place out you'll be supporting a growing local business, interaction with a talented and genuine individual, and some 90's nostalgia. Oh, and the...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! There's nothing like a warm summer night under the stars while listening to one of your favorite bands live. USANA Amphitheater is a great place to have such an experience. Every year (this year being the exception) you'll find a long list of concerts to enjoy from country to rap. Grab a premium reserved seat closer to t...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! As these hot summer days begin, putting on your swim trunks and sliding down a large waterslide would be perfect! Unfortunately, you're going to have to look elsewhere as this former water park is nothing but weeds and graffiti. That doesn't mean we can't talk about the good old days though, right? Join as us we rev...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! Where you can find Halloween candy in January, DVDs for a dollar, buckets of convenience store nacho cheese, and American flag shoes all in the same place. It can only be the NPS store (also known as Market Square). Who better to bring us along on this treasure hunt than our own wives? Thanks to Beky and Maddy for being our guests...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! "¡Santa vaca! You're telling me that this place has the best tacos this side of Mexico? ¡No manches!" Si, manches. Santo Taco is an authentic Mexican restaurant in Salt Lake where you'll find tacos, enchiladas, churros, horchata, unique decor, AND the music... they have it all. As you begin to venture back out...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! Many have asked but few know... What is that odd-looking thing hovering near the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium? Listen to the episode to find out! Thanks to our guests this week from the "You Tell Me" podcast. Don't forget to follow us on social media https://www.facebook.com/thisisaplace/ https://www.instagram.co...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! Maybe you won't be traveling outside of the country anytime soon, but that doesn't mean you can't get some international exposure. In Salt Lake alone you can visit 25 different countries all in an afternoon! Grab your passport as we explore the International Peace Gardens in this week's episode. Have you visite...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! With so much craziness in the world right now, we deserve to indulge a little bit. One of the best ways to do that in the great state of Utah is through uniquely flavored and named soft drinks. Luckily we have plenty of places to choose from. Grab the pop of your choice, a frosted sugar cookie and maybe even some popcorn as we tal...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! What do pirate mini golf, pet hospitals and a late 90's pop song have in common? All of it happened at this special place. 49th Street Galleria or The Fun Dome was a unique place that found it's way in to the hearts of Utahan's starting in 1983. While the building has undergone changes, renovations and failed busine...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! In this quarantine friendly episode, you'll hear talk of the famous Tiger King, county recreation sports logistics and Tijuana bus trip nightmares. If you've come for the main purpose of this episode, which is the timeless classic "Dumb and Dumber" then we have you covered as well. This movie was filmed all aro...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! The big New York department store? The famous Thanksgiving Day Parade? We won't cover any of that because instead we are talking about the Utah Grocery Store! Our Macey's has the friendly faces, the (formerly) Utah sensitive hours and KONG KONES! *This episode was recorded prior to the coronavirus pandemic.  Instagram: h...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! Come social distance with us on our first virtual podcast experience. We spend this episode reminiscing about this extinct Utah original. We'll talk about the burgers, scandals and iconic cheese fries. Grab your ultimate dipping sauce and pick up that phone as we talk about the Training Table.   Instagram: https://www.instagr...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! This is a Place podcast explores the places that we find interesting. It's a way to highlight the unique places around our great state of Utah. We hope you would like to join us on this adventure. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisaplacepodcast/ Facebook: This is a Place Email: thisisaplacepodcast@gmail.com Support t...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! Tie up your skates as we roll along the floors of this classic center of fun. We'll talk junk food, waterfalls and snowballs. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisaplacepodcast/ Facebook: This is a Place Email: thisisaplacepodcast@gmail.com 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! This diner like restaurant in Midvale Utah has a very "at home" feel. You'll find out about the legendary garbage hash, the decadent Belgian delight and maybe even a steaming plate of hot gossip. On this episode we are also joined by our first guest Josh. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisaplacepodcast/ Fac...