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One of the top issues for any recreation user group is the management of human waste. In Grand County, it’s illegal to leave human waste on area public lands. So, what to do? As Great Wide Open host Lisa Hathaway says, “we all have to manage our human waste one way or another every day.” The latest episode discusses the history of this issue as well as new and inventive programs aimed at waste man...

Hop into the station wagon for a veritable clown car of a ride into the KZMU wilds of its audio preserve. Today's guests for the 30th Ever Radio Revue are a pair of brothers who broke the radio mold. They helped listeners buy sell, trade, hawk, pawn and giveaway all kinds of items in a live call-in radio classifieds show. The Trading Post was hilarious while being remarkably efficient. Comedy team...

Strap in, it’s time for another culinary journey with some very fun-gis! Buck & Bernie discuss mushroom foraging with expert and chef Chad Scothorn of Cosmopolitan Telluride. From porcini to chanterelle, orange cap to hawk’s wings – learn more about finding and preparing mushrooms in our local region. Also, which wines are great to pair with mushrooms? Can mushrooms work with spam? Find out on the...

Are you a visceral reader or a cerebral reader? Do you feel the impact of prose immediately, or do you choose to eat certain words like ice cream? These conversations and more on the latest Radio Book Club! Hosts Shari Zollinger, Jessie Magleby and Alyssa Sherman discuss upcoming events, book reviews as well as audacious and fearless female writers. Tune in! // Reviews & Mentions: // An Immense Wo...

The latest History Hour kicks off a very special series on Bates Wilson! Known as the ‘Father of Canyonlands,’ Wilson was a local dutch oven diplomat and visionary. Hear about Wilson from those who knew him best – his family and friends. Special guests include Wilson children Caroline, Julie and Alan aka ‘Tug.’ Plus, Rusty Davidson and Melvin Olson discuss being on the first search and rescue squa...

Cast and crew with the epic western, Horizon: An American Saga, are gearing up to shoot in Grand County. On the latest This Week in Moab, we speak with Moab to Monument Valley Film Commissioner Bega Metzner about the project. Co-written and directed by Kevin Costner, the film will depict the settlement of the American West pre and post Civil War. Tune in and learn more about the project and how to...

Moabites, take a look into the future…to 2030. What does Moab look like? Feel like? The City of Moab wants your thoughts on how to best shape this future. On the latest This Week in Moab, learn about the community-wide visioning process called ‘Moab – Tomorrow Together,’ from communications director Lisa Church. “We really want to know what the people who live here and work here and have dedicated...

During the past decade as a professional artist, Justin Tyler Tate has exhibited more than 100 projects in 20 countries and four continents. His practice merges various artistic fields to find solutions to contemporary problems. Tate is the 2022 Moab Arts Re-Use Resident, where he will explore the intersection of art, community and waste systems, engaging Moab locals in the process. Learn more on...

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On the latest Great Wide Open, a conversation with renowned writer and climber Andrew Bisharat. He and host Lisa Hathaway discuss the influence of modern digital media on how we consume and produce content for previously ‘underground’ sports. Both proficient in rock climbing, their conversation mainly centers on that sport, but includes parallels for many other outdoor recreation activities. Tune...

KZMU's Music Director, Crystal Bunch, recently interviewed Gideon of Destructo Disk. Gideon talked about the new album, 'Bad Gravity'. The pair discussed their favorite tracks from the album, what's next for Destructo Disk, and where fans can support the band. For More Info: https://sockhead.bandcamp.com/ https://destructodank.bandcamp.com/

We are celebrating 30 years of KZMU! On this installment of our '30th Ever Radio Revue,' we tour Teenage Wasteland with station volunteer Bruce Boyd aka DJ Hesher. His show is situated in a special moment in KZMU and in Moab's history – the early oughts. The high desert signal of Moab Community Radio was the nexus of “social” and “media” long before Facebook. Before the internet, even. Think casse...

At the crossroads of culture, bookstores and libraries can help feed our collective hunger for connection. On the latest Radio Book Club, hear about books that can help bring about healing and love – and even describe feelings you might not have language for! Plus, lots of books on animals. Tune in. // Reviews & Mentions: // How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan // Happy Go Lucky by David Seda...

KZMU's Music Director, Crystal Bunch, recently interviewed Balsac The Jaws of Death of the metal band GWAR. *Disclaimer* This interview contains talk of murder, killing, blood, and explicit language. Balsac The Jaws of Death was interviewed in character and represented pure GWAR fashion. The details discussed are all fictional, except for the album. The album, 'The New Dark Ages' is very real.

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We’re posting the latest Buck & Bernie a little early because it’s all about summer holiday cooking! From Fourth of July to Bastille Day, chefs Tim Buckingham and Bernard Guillas get into their favorite dishes to prepare while enjoying friends and family in the great outdoors, whether that’s the backyard or backwoods. From bleu cheese burgers, bone-in rib eyes, kebabs, pulled pork sandwiches and h...

Welcome back to The History Hour! Hosts Blaine Reniger and Josh Barlow go hiking around Blanding, Utah with Louis Williams of Ancient Wayves River and Hiking Adventures. The trio hike into canyons to discuss ancestral dwellings and the daily lives of ancient people in the Four Corners region. The History Hour would like to extend a special thank you to Williams, who has generously spent three epis...

Education and advertising play big roles in Grand County’s new approach to quieting down local neighborhoods. On the latest This Week in Moab, county code compliance officer Josh Green and responsible recreation coordinator Anna Sprout discuss current and future education efforts related to curbing noise pollution. And later, county economic development director August Granath talks about two new...

In a recent opinion column, Moab City Mayor Joette Langianese stated that Moab’s arts scene “offers all of us many unique opportunities that enrich us as human beings and also enhance this special place that we call home.” Mayor Langianese is a guest on the latest Art Talks, where she and host Richard Codd discuss arts culture in Moab. And later, the Moab Free Concert Series! Cassie Paup gives us...

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This summer weather means one thing: it's time to BBQ!! Get ready for the ultimate discussion on this delicious pastime with BBQ Hall of Famer Ray Lampe. He talks history, flavor, smoke and more! Plus tips and tricks for the BBQ beginner. Tune in to the latest Chefs' Adventures with Buck & Bernie! // Music in Today's Episode Eternal Funk Palace by Ketsa

Musician William Tyler spent the month of May in Green River, Utah as an Epicenter Frontier Fellow. During that month, he created a radio play called Twilight Zephyr. It's an audio collage made up of field recordings, live guitar compositions, narration and more. On the latest This Week in Moab, we speak with Tyler about composing this piece, his time in rural Utah, and getting to know the wind el...

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Welcome back to the History Hour! Take a trip to Blanding Utah, where guides Blaine Reniger and Josh Barlow continue their conversation with Louis Williams of Ancient Wayves. As a Native outfitter, Williams has ancestral connections to the Four Corners area, and in this latest episode, he discusses subjects of historical and cultural significance. //Show Notes Ancient Wayves https://www.tourancien...