SLUG Mag Soundwaves

On this week's episode we celebrate Banned Books Week with two of the more informed bibliophiles in the state. Catherine Weller from Weller Book Works and Betsy Burton from The King's English sit down with our host Dan Nailen to talk about the history of censorship in printed works, their favorite book, what this week means to them and so much more. In a few weeks, Jeffrey Steadman will return for...

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 Bri...

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'r...

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 t...

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...

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...

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 Spani...

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 Isc...

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...

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...

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 outrea...

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-founde...

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...

On this week's episode we're looking at Provo with three of its biggest hotspots. First up, SLUG writer Alex Springer chats with Bleu Adams of Black Sheep Cafe about the restaurant; then, SLUG writer Blake Leszczynski chats with Jeffrey Blake of the Echo Theatre about their space; and finally Leszczynski walks next door to chat with Kaneischa Johnson of Velour to talk about the successful music ve...

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...

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...

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...

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 studi...

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, bran...

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 organiz...

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 f...

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...

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 t...

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&apo...

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,...