Fresh Off The Set

Are gender reveal parties a waste of time or a special moment that all couples should experience? Kari and Elora dive into the great debate of gender reveal parties, babymoons, and push presents. Are these all really necessary? They share their thoughts! Plus, Kari and Elora discuss the possibility of Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg (professionally) fighting each other in the ring. And, they talk ab...

It feels like almost everyone in Utah is an influencer these days. Elora spoke to Mariah Wellman, a former Ph. D. student at the University of Utah and professor at the University of Illinois Chicago, who has been studying this phenomenon for years. Mariah dives into her research that explains why Utah is overrun with influencers, how social media influencers best maintain credibility, how Gen-Z i...

Have you ever been given bad life advice? We have! Kari, Elora & David break down 5 pieces of advice and explain how you can turn them into good advice. They also share their latest obsessions and discuss a list of the weirdest hotel room service orders: (Example: diet water. Like, what is that?)  Kari, Brooke, David, Elora, and Sarah host Fresh Living on KUTV, which airs on CBS Chan...

Get to know our host Brooke Mangum! She talks about living in Paris as a model at age 17, starring on a reality TV show about adults returning to summer camp, and how she started hosting TV after working as a radio host in Utah for six years Kari, Brooke, David, Elora, and Sarah host Fresh Living on KUTV, which airs on CBS Channel 2 every weekday at 1 pm in Utah. You can follow Fresh Living on all...

On this week’s episode, Kari & Sarah have the ultimate debate: Can you be friends with an ex? They go over this and everything that entails! Plus, they dish about their latest obsessions (snack + beauty hack), five big blockbuster movies that are coming out this summer (Indiana Jones, Mission Impossible, Barbie), and play a fun game of “Would You Rather: Pop Culture Edition.”  Kari, Brook...

Viviane Quintela and Taylor Wilding spoke to Elora about Tiny Power Co., which aims to empower parents with tools to raise kind, confident kids who know their self-worth.  Kari, Brooke, David, Elora, and Sarah host Fresh Living on KUTV, which airs on CBS Channel 2 every weekday at 1 pm in Utah. You can follow Fresh Living on all social media platforms @kutvfreshliving and watch our show on Yo...

Brooke, Kari & Elora sit down to talk about their recent vacations, including Brooke’s almost run-in with Elon Musk in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. They also discuss the highly anticipated release of the new “Little Mermaid” movie and evaluate a list of things that “are underrated but shouldn’t be.” For example, vanilla ice cream. It’s a fun episode!  Kari, Brooke, David, Elora, and Sarah host...

What’s the best way to experience the magic of Disneyland? By preparing ahead of time of course! Nikki, who runs the popular Instagram account called Mornings with Mickey, spoke to Elora about the best hacks for Disneyland, what parents need to do to help their kids have the best experience, and why preparation is key. She also gives great tips about dining and Toon Town’s newest attraction. ...

Are you a fan of Harry Potter and Twilight? If so, you won't want to miss this week's podcast episode featuring David, Kari, and Elora as they discuss the upcoming new series for both beloved franchises. They also talk about the best summer destinations for your age group and Chat GPT. What do we think about it? Is it helpful or hurtful? They discuss at length!  Kari, Brooke, David, Elora, an...

You have seen her on Fresh Living for a few years now, but get to know her better this week! On this episode, Kari shares how her love for performing opened up many different doors for her over her lifetime, including being an extra on Oceans 13, starring in a Hallmark original movie, hosting KUTV’s Fresh Living, a small role in the hit series “Yellowstone” and so much more! Kari also opens up abo...

Kari, Brooke & Sarah are talking all things Fyre Festival 2.0! They break down the details of the last festival, what went wrong, Billy McFarland’s latest festival announcement and if they would go if given the chance.  They also discuss what they have been watching this week (yes, “Succession” is in the mix) and play a fun game of “Is This Gross Or Not?”  Kari, Brooke, David, Elora,...

Periods are a taboo topic. But Kristin Andrus is looking to change that. Kristin is a popular influencer, activist, businesswoman, and fitness guru in Utah. She is fighting on the front lines against period poverty, working to provide period products in all Utah schools. Hear how she works to end the stigma, improve conditions for women and girls, and a recent impactful experience that shaped her...

Kari, David & Elora give their thoughts about ‘90s & early 2000s fashion making a resurgence. Elora quizzes David and Kari on their Gen-Z slang knowledge & they break down the shows they’ve been watching, which include “Ted Lasso,” “Sharp Objects” & “Unstable.”  Kari, Brooke, David, Elora, and Sarah host Fresh Living on KUTV, which airs on CBS Channel 2 every weekday at 1 pm i...

Nikki Walker, the director of diversity, equity, and inclusion at DOMO, spoke to Kari about how we can promote DEI in our workplaces, how we can get over our own biases and why Utah is actually a diverse place. (More than people think!)  Kari, Brooke, David, Elora, and Sarah host Fresh Living on KUTV, which airs on CBS Channel 2 every weekday at 1 pm in Utah. You can follow Fresh Living on al...

This week, Kari, Elora & Sarah discuss weddings, what they’ve been watching on TV, and a new website that allows you to pay influencers to follow you back on social media! How much should brides expect their bridesmaids to pay? Should guests always bring gifts? Is it a good idea to pay your favorite influencer to follow you back or like your post? We discuss it all! Kari also shares her though...

Get to know your favorite influencer a little better! Indy Blue, a popular Utah influencer, spoke to Kari about how social media has changed since her early days of blogging in 5th grade, how she gained a following on social media, an important lesson she’s learned from becoming a mother, and what’s next for Lonely Ghost! Oh, and she talks about some of her new upcoming projects!  Kari, Brook...

It’s our first crosstalk podcast episode! Every other week, we will discuss trending topics, what we’ve been watching on TV, and something funny! This week, Elora and Sarah are talking about their current TV obsessions: “Love Island UK” and “The Last Of Us.” They are also talking about new filters on TikTok that are all the rage right now and crazy things they used to do when they were younger to...

After her twin brother died in June 2021, Morgan Williams traveled to Utah to take over EverWoke as CEO. The company is an award-winning enterprise SaaS company developing innovative technology to enhance trucking logistics operations. As a sister and leader of innovation, Morgan continued the company’s genius by creating a next-level company called Blendyd Studios, Inc. This week, Morgan spoke to...

Elora grew up dancing, but little did she know that her dance career would actually lead her to her dream job: hosting a lifestyle TV show. In this week’s episode, you will get to know our host Elora Murray a little better. She talks about her time working for Radio Disney, how she fell in love with broadcast journalism, what happened when she was in Boston during the Boston bombing in 2013, and h...

You need to finish your vegetables! If this phrase sounds all too familiar to you, Dr. Manasa Mantravadi is here to help. She spoke to Sarah on this week’s episode about what eating rules to stand up for and which ones to let go of when it comes to healthy eating. Dr. Mantravadi, a practicing pediatrician, explains how we can involve our kids in meal prep, limit distractions, and eliminate plastic...

It can be hard to find peace and comfort after something as life-changing as divorce. On this week’s episode of Fresh Off The Set, Tiffany and Kierstyn, with The Relationship Recovery, walk through the seven steps to peace after a divorce. These tips can also be applied to other breakups.  Kari, Brooke, David, Elora, and Sarah host Fresh Living on KUTV, which airs on CBS Channel 2 every weekd...

For the past five years, Utah has been ranked the worst state for women’s equality. Kari spoke to Dr. Susan Madsen, founder & director of the Utah Women and Leadership Project and professor at Utah State University, about this ranking and how she is working with hundreds of people across the state to fix this problem. Did you know that women in Utah make about 25% less than men? Or that men in...

A recent U.S. study estimated that 9%, or around 278,266, people in Utah will experience an eating disorder sometime during their lives. The Utah Women & Leadership Project with Utah State University highlighted in a recent study multiple factors that put girls and women at risk for eating disorders, including trauma, social media, pregnancy, healthcare access, and more. Kari spoke to Dr. Sara...

Everybody inherits distinctly unique DNA. We inherit our ancestors’ looks, their blue, brown, or hazel eyes, their height, their teeth, and even their diseases. But did you know you can inherit your ancestors’ money habits as well?   Judy Wilkins-Smith , world-renowned Family Patterns, Systemic Work and Constellations Expert, Motivational Speaker, and Author of " Decoding Your Emotional...

Are you looking to grow your Instagram following? Whether it’s for your personal account, your own business, or work, you have the ability to gain a large following on Instagram! Mya Nichol, an Instagram expert & business coach, spoke to Elora about what creators can expect from Instagram in 2023 and how you can best grow your account. (Hint: It’s not all about reels!) With all the recent chan...