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In this episode of “All Things Sports,” Micah Bernard examines why athletes decide to become coaches. He interviews three members of the University of Utah Football Program to learn about their career journeys.

Do Aliens Exist? In this episode of “Aliens,” Gaetano Chiarenza takes a look at aliens in pop culture, in scientific fact and in conspiracy theories to determine if they do exist. Do you believe? Don’t make a decision before listening to this thrilling episode.

In this episode of “Adventuring 801,” Brooke Christenson is talking about things to do in Salt Lake City. She focuses on things unique to our hometown and experiences you won’t find anywhere else. Won’t you adventure with us?

Hosted by: Micah Bernard, Jenalee James, Eunice Jung, Rylee Steyee University of Dating focuses on the culture and taboos surrounding campus dating life in Utah. University of Dating relays awkward dating stories and interviews of specific topics each week to relate to everyone's interests. Episode 4 focuses on Greek Life around the University of Utah, and what myths and taboos are truly true surr...

Hosted by: Micah Bernard, Jenalee James, Eunice Jung, Rylee Steyee University of Dating focuses on the culture and taboos surrounding campus dating life in Utah. University of Dating relays awkward dating stories and interviews of specific topics each week to relate to everyone's interests. Episode 3 focuses on what it's like for international students to be dating at Utah's universities.

Hosted by: Micah Bernard, Jenalee James, Eunice Jung, Rylee Steyee University of Dating focuses on the culture and taboos surrounding campus dating life in Utah. University of Dating relays awkward dating stories and interviews of specific topics each week to relate to everyone's interests. Episode 2 focuses on BYU Students, and how they navigate dating on a campus that has a strong religious pres...

Hosted by: Micah Bernard, Jenalee James, Eunice Jung, Rylee Steyee University of Dating focuses on the culture and taboos surrounding campus dating life in Utah. University of Dating relays awkward dating stories and interviews of specific topics each week to relate to everyone's interests. Episode 1 focuses on student athletes, and how they navigate dating with a busy schedule and a small circle...

Hosted by: Cate Baker, Lia Bremer, Justin Galletly, and Ethan Pearce The “Pop Quarantine” podcast talks about how Pop Culture has been impacted by the Covid-19 Pandemic. Episode 4 of “Pop Quarantine” discusses the changes in protocol at the Museum of Fine Arts and the Natural History Museum of Utah pre- and post-quarantine.

Hosted by: Cate Baker, Lia Bremer, Justin Galletly, and Ethan Pearce The “Pop Quarantine” podcast talks about how Pop Culture has been impacted by the Covid-19 Pandemic. Episode 3 of “Pop Quarantine examines the film industry and how it's been impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic. We'll talk about everything from the movie theater experience to a film insider's take on the effects of the pandemic.

Hosted by: Cate Baker, Lia Bremer, Justin Galletly, and Ethan Pearce The “Pop Quarantine” podcast talks about how Pop Culture has been impacted by the Covid-19 Pandemic. In episode 2 of “Pop Quarantine,” Ethan, Lia, Justin, and Cate go over the effect of COVID-19 on public libraries. We spoke to Brooke Young, who works with the Salt Lake City public library, to get her perspective on the changes l...

Hosted by: Cate Baker, Lia Bremer, Justin Galletly, and Ethan Pearce The “Pop Quarantine” podcast talks about how Pop Culture has been impacted by the Covid-19 Pandemic. Episode 1 focuses on the music industry and the impact on local music festivals.

Hosted by: Brooke Christenson, Jaylene Gilstrap, Brian Preece, and Kenzie Wilkinson The Aftermath discusses changes that have occurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s a safe place where you can relate, learn, and prepare yourself for whatever comes next. Episode 4 of “The Aftermath” highlights the more uplifting and positive aspects of the pandemic. Hear messages of hope and learn to be gratefu...

Hosted by: Brooke Christenson, Jaylene Gilstrap, Brian Preece, and Kenzie Wilkinson The Aftermath discusses changes that have occurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s a safe place where you can relate, learn, and prepare yourself for whatever comes next. Episode 3 of “The Aftermath” focuses on loss. Loss of lives, loss of opportunities and loss of our sense of normal. A University of Utah march...

Hosted by: Brooke Christenson, Jaylene Gilstrap, Brian Preece, and Kenzie Wilkinson The Aftermath discusses changes that have occurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s a safe place where you can relate, learn, and prepare yourself for whatever comes next. Episode 2 of “The Aftermath” focuses on the many changes brought about by Covid. Societal norms have transformed the way we eat, learn, work,...

Hosted by: Brooke Christenson, Jaylene Gilstrap, Brian Preece, and Kenzie Wilkinson The Aftermath discusses changes that have occurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s a safe place where you can relate, learn, and prepare yourself for whatever comes next. Episode 1 of “The Aftermath” features the personal stories of each host and how their lives were impacted by Covid-19. Hear how the virus impa...

Hosted by: Camille Baron, Gaetano Chiarenza, Aria Fatahian, Tyler Jackson Episode 4 of “Utah Rewind” takes a look at “Troll 2.” We could have chosen any number of the classic movies filmed in Utah but sometimes a movie is just so bad that you just can’t stay away. You’ll hear our genuine reactions as we try to understand how this straight to video horror movie became a cult classic comedy.

Hosted by: Camille Baron, Gaetano Chiarenza, Aria Fatahian, Tyler Jackson In the third thrilling episode of “Utah Rewind,” Aria, Camille, Tyler, and Guy discuss the movie “Hereditary” and their own paranormal experiences! “Hereditary” was directed by Ari Aster and has been critically acclaimed as a masterpiece.

Hosted By: Camille Baron, Gaetano Chiarenza, Aria Fatahian, Tyler Jackson In Episode 2 of “Utah Rewind,” we discuss “The Sandlot.” We will tell you some cool stories and facts behind the movie.

Hosted by: Camille Baron, Gaetano Chiarenza, Aria Fatahian, Tyler Jackson Welcome to the “Utah Rewind!” Every week we dive into the stories behind some of our favorite movies filmed here in the beautiful state of Utah. In our first episode, we cover a childhood favorite – “High School Musical.” Tune in to meet our team, learn about the production of the film, and get our take on how we feel about...

Hosted by: Averiel Bailey, Maxwell Cotton, and Darienne Debrule Episode 3 of “Wine-ing About LIfe” examines how the afterlife may drive us to find our purpose in life. Hear a religious perspective from the son of a Christian pastor, an atheist, and a woman who shares her afterlife experience.

Hosted by: Averiel Bailey, Maxwell Cotton, and Darienne Debrule In Episode 2 of “Wine-ing About Life,” Hosts Max Cotton, Averiel Bailey, and Darienne DeBrule uncover the purpose of life by exploring how gratitude and individual perspectives can help one find joy and purpose. Hear conversations with People Helping People Executive Director Kathryn Thomas and University of Utah football players Thom...

Hosted by Averiel Bailey, Maxwell Cotton, and Darienne Debrule Episode 1 of “Wine-ing About Life” examines the purpose of life. What is the purpose of life? Hear a scientific perspective from a medical doctor and get a philosophical perspective from a life coach to gain insight on how to find purpose in your life.

In 2014, Jay Jordan, associate professor of writing and rhetoric studies, recorded himself reading “A Christmas Carol” as a gift for his son while he was working at the Utah Asia Campus in South Korea. He discusses that experience and reads a couple of his favorite excerpts.

Elizabeth Clement, associate professor of history, discusses the Utah AIDS Foundation’s holiday program, which has been providing meals and support to those struggling with the complexities of HIV since the late 1980s.

In honor of National American Indian Heritage Month, Greg Smoak, director of the American West Center and associate professor of history, discusses the Native Places project. A partnership with the Digital Matters Lab, this project sets out to restore indigenous place names to major landscape features and historical and cultural sites with an interactive map centered on Utah.