This is a Place

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! While we would have loved to hit every worthwhile ice cream joint in our state, our stomachs and wallets wouldn't allow it. We figured the next best thing to do was to talk with someone dedicating a whole Instagram page to just that!  We had the pleasure of speaking with Shay of icecream.foodie. She shared with us thoughts on...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! 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! Can you truly call it a celebration unless you’re visiting Leatherby’s? Well of course you can, it just wouldn’t be the same.  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! Happy (belated) 4th of July! Just because the holiday is over, doesn't mean you can't still have a taste of freedom by stopping by Brookers Founding Flavors. There you will find colonial-themed attire, ice cream flavors, and even music. Also,  try the Liberty Bell Challenge if you dare.  Support the show Find us on socia...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! Of course, lots of cities throughout the state have their own festival but we think this one is truly something special.  Stay tuned at the end of the episode for a special encore performance from Nate of Diamonds in the Rough! 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! Got a bit of an unconventional episode for ya today! Why? First, we've been both sad and busy. Two, we don't show enough love to Utah county. Enjoy our rundown of the top 40 famous people that have resided in Utah county. Who did we leave out? Support the show Find us on social media as well! https://linktr.ee/Thisisapla...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! Feel like you’ve been unable to truly navigate Salt Lake since the year 2000? You’re not alone! The Murray Smoke Stacks stood as emblems of The Valley for many years until they were taken down. Their legacy is still sprinkled throughout Murray in a couple of ways (structures by the trax station, mural by Costco and dedicated by th...

Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! We finish out our 3 part Ogden series with a visit for lunch at the Prairie Schooner Steak House. Enjoy a quiet meal under the stars huddled up in a covered wagon.  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! White Roller Coaster? Lagoon Dipper? Mr. Rickety? Whatever you call it, you can't dispute the importance of this now 100 years old treasure.  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're keeping it in Ogden for the second week in a row as we discuss Ogden High School with Jon Smith of Cool Stuff Utah and Arrow 103.5. 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! Up in Ogden you will find a park dedicated to all things dinosaurs! There’s fossils, gems, animatronics and more! Is it ideal for a couple of grown men? You’ll have to listen in to find out! 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! "Who do you think you are? I am!" said the Dude as we visit Allstar Lanes for this week's episode.  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! ¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo! We thought it would be fitting to stop by one of our favorite Mexican restaurants, Salsaleedos. We talked with the GM, Jake Bright, about this community-centric establishment's history, food, and artwork.  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! 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...