This is a Place

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! This episode has Wilford Brimley, at length discussion of a niche Star Wars trilogy (hopefully), and some window-smashing podcast fans. What more could you ask for? 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! We say hello and goodbye to a long-standing Salt Lake restaurant. Farewell Coachman's, we always wanted to be pleasantly surprised but never took the chance and we regret it.  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! Well, kind of. We talk about the history of Lester Wire and the original electric traffic light Also, would emojis help encourage you to slow down? Frowning faces sure seem to help us! Thanks to the Salt Lake City History Minute for the audio clip. 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! We can't stop talking about the film industry in Utah and we couldn't miss out on the opportunity to do an episode about The Sandlot on its 28th anniversary.  No better way to do it than with one of the main characters from the movie in Marty York! We got to speak with Marty about his time filming The Sandlot, other thin...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! It was a good run! Hope you enjoyed the podcast as much as we did. 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! We had a great time chatting with Britani Underwood who is an actor, singer, model, writer... you name it! We know her most from her starring role in The RM and Mobster's & Mormons but there is so much more beyond that.  While you get a great interview in this episode, you will also find out the middle names of both Brand...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! We officially made it to a whole year! Thanks for joining us on this and the other 52 episodes we've had so far. For this week's episode, we revisit how we got the podcast idea, we talk about trampolines, and also the new butterscotch milkshake.  At this year mark, we ask for your suggestions! What can we do better? What...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! Happy Saint Patrick's Day! Nothing can exemplify this Americanized holiday more than visiting a pub that is themed after leprechauns. If you're going to go anywhere to celebrate (besides McDonald's for a shamrock shake) then you have to check this place out. Support the show Find us on social media as well! https://...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! Sorry, we just had to do it. Listen to our take on the wildly popular Netflix documentary about Mark Hoffman who was an expert forger turned murderer.  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! ....on Road Redwood. Who could forget the catchy jingles, quirky commercials, and the gigantic store? The Riddle family definitely had something special in Furniture Warehouse.  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! Today we discuss Utah's premier light rail system courtesy of the Utah Transit Authority.  You can use TRAX to get to a Jazz game, a high school football state final and you might even find your abandoned vehicle at a local station. Listen in to hear all about it! Support the show Find us on social media as well! https://link...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! Maybe you look at Hires and think that's a great place to get a burger and some fries but it's so much more than that. A big thanks to Mark Hale for giving us a deep dive into the life of his father Don Hale and what really makes this place so special. If it's been a minute, stop by Hires and get yourself a good old...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! Happy Valentine's week from This is a Place Podcast!  Can you call yourself a Utahn if you haven't stayed at least one night in the Anniversary Inn? Of course, you can but you would be missing out on the best-themed hotel that our state has to offer. Take a stay with us as we explore many of the great rooms throughout th...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! Yes, we know we already did a Raging Waters episode but it was super popular so we're trying to replicate our success, okay? In all reality, there have been some developments with plans for the site. We have to do our part to disseminate this information.  Listen as we break down the 5 scenarios, give our ideas and get off tr...

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Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! Who goes to an arcade at 2:00 on a Tuesday afternoon? The boys from This is a Place do! In this week's episode, we talk about Nickel Mania which is one of Utah's premier nickel arcades. We talk Wizard of Oz, Nickelback, and poorly researched arcade game history. Support the show Find us on social media as well! https://l...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! Do you think you enjoy our podcast? Wait till you hear our sister podcast! Utah Famous has been dropping Utah knowledge since October of 2019. They were gracious enough to do an episode with us on the legendary Allen Park (which many who were teens in Utah know as Hobbitville). Join us as we talk our knowledge of this newer Salt L...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! We Utahn's love Disneyland... and Disneyland loves us? For this episode, we are joined by Chris and Amanda Provost as we talk about the adventures they have as well as specific things that tie our happy state to the happiest place on earth. 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! Did we do an obligatory end of the year episode? You betcha! Listen in as we recap Christmas, Utah news of 2020, favorite podcast moments, and what is to come in 2021! 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! We talk about midnight mass at the Cathedral, eggnog shakes and maybe even meet Santa... all this and more on our final Christmas themed episode of 2020! 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! ... at the Cottonwood High School Auditorium of course (because the rule of the podcast is it has to be a place).  Is it truly a Utah Christmas if you aren't belting out "Let Him in" all December long? This year is no exception. Sure you can't go to C-Wood and experience the magic in person but you could still...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! For many years, this street located in Taylorsville has been a Christmas tradition. The residents here all participate in a joint effort of telling "The Night Before Christmas." Take your family and some hot cocoa while taking a drive (or stroll) through this neighborhood. Big thanks to all the residents of Christmas Str...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! Don't let COVID ruin your Christmas! There is plenty to still do to enjoy the holiday. Our first stop for this year was visiting the Tree of Life (or the "Tree of Light" as some call it). It's a fun tradition for those in Draper and surrounding cities that began as early as 2012 when Brite Nites took over. But...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! We heard they have some killer Black Friday deals going on this weekend at the Cottonwood Mall. We're definitely going to head to Tease 'N Keys first, wrap-around to the Game Peddler, then JMR, a bite to eat at Wayne's Mongolian BBQ, and then a stop at Tilt arcade on the way out.  Sadly not this year or any other ye...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! It's that time of year folks and we need this more than ever...carbo-load! There is no better place to get your fill than at SpudToddos which is a fast-casual restaurant in West Jordan. While many people view the potato as a side dish, the owner Todd puts it at the center of every plate. You can get it baked, mashed, fried, s...