Best The Mikey Davis Show Podcasts (2025)

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Literary Libations - Monkey Wrench Gang 1:15:46

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This year, we mark 50 years of Edward Abbey’s The Monkey Wrench Gang—a countercultural classic that helped ignite the radical environmental movement. First published in 1975, the novel introduced the world to Bonnie, Doc, Seldom Seen Smith, and Hayduke—and dared readers to imagine sabotage as sacred duty. There’s no one better suited to lead this c…

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Kim Bowsher - CEO of Roosters Hospitality Group 52:15

15d ago52:15

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Kim Bowsher and her family have a philosophy: “You can’t know where this yes is going to take you, but you say yes and it starts to line up.” She is currently Roosters Hospitality Group CEO, but she is much more than that. When she met with other Ogden business owners about local issues, she decided to do something about them. At 26 years old, she …

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Violet Eatery - Myra & Troy Petersen 42:10

29d ago42:10

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Violet’s story begins at another Violet in a bygone time. About 20 years ago, Myra and Troy Petersen met while they were both working at a restaurant named Violet in Santa Monica, California. She was a bartender and he was a server. After their first daughter was born, the family moved to Utah, where the Petersen's became involved in the industry l…

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Stuart Melling - Utah Food Writer 28:03

1M ago28:03

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If you’ve google searched a menu for a restaurant in Utah, you likely can thank Stuart for the results! Stuart is the founder, writer and wrangler at Gastronomic SLC. He’s a multiple-award winning journalist and has written in myopic detail about the Salt Lake City dining scene for the better part of seventeen years. He’s worked extensively with mu…

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Sam Miller & Mikey Davis - Remora 37:54

2M ago37:54

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Your Oasis in the Great Basin is Coming Soon! https://www.remorabar.com/ Mikey and Sam have been concocting more than just Hurricane's and Perfect Storm's. These guys have been working hard, and planning something special to bring to the community. They took residence over a heartbreakingly closed 'The Ruin' bar which was called 'Mutiny on Main'. S…

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Paul Scott - Behind the Whistle 35:07

2M ago35:07

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On today's episode we speak with referee royalty in the MLS, NCAA community, Paul Scott! Scott also serves as the referee coordinator for the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, as well as Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football manager of refereeing and the National Premier Soccer League director of officials. I…

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Literary Libations - Terry Tempest Williams 1:11:36

3M ago1:11:36

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This month we step into a historically significant space where stories, place, and presence come together. Another iteration of Salt Lake City’s new monthly live podcast and boozy book club series—gathering writers, readers, and thinkers for intimate afternoons of conversation and connection. We’re re-launching the podcast series into this new spac…

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Nick Davis - X96.3 Disk Jockey 43:32

3M ago43:32

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From the X96 webpage, “Nick Davis is the ‘newest’ member of the X96 family. He was born and raised in Utah and is currently a student at the University of Utah. His passions include listening to music and going to concerts, so working for X96 is a perfect fit. He started out as an intern for the Radio From Hell show and wouldn’t leave the building.…

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Mike Marron - La Caille Winemaker 51:08

3M ago51:08

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Mike Marron has been fermenting since he was 10 year old, and no. We don't mean he's been sitting in it. He's been gloriously intrigued by the process of fermenting grapes, and planted pinot noir grapes behind his childhood home in 1977 — which he still uses to make wine. He has brought his professional intrigue of winemaking to La Caille in 2015. …

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Ken Sanders of Ken Sanders Rare Books 54:20

4M ago54:20

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Ken Sanders is an American antiquarian bookseller who is also well known for his pursuit of book thieves. We are lucky enough to get to interview him, and join him alongside 'Literary Libations'. He founded Ken Sanders Rare Books in 1997 and Dream Garden Press in 1980. In 1982 he was a founding member of the Fund for Wild Nature (then the Earth Fir…

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Laure Moldawer - Park City Culinary Institue 47:12

4M ago47:12

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This week on the Let's Go Eat and Drink Show, we’re turning up the heat in the kitchen with a special guest: the owner and director of Park City Culinary Institute, one of the nation's most prestigious culinary schools. Whether you're a seasoned chef, a home cook, or just someone who loves good food, this is an episode you won't want to miss. In ou…

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Literary Libations - Wallace Stegner 1:30:46

5M ago1:30:46

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Join Ken, and Bill while we explore, and celebrate the life as well as the works of Wallace Stegner. Jimmy Santangelo provides the crowd with libations paired with the Dean of Western Writers, as well treated to a decadent charcuterie board. (Thanks Porkchop!) Wallace Stegner (1909-1993) was an American novelist, historian, conservationist, and tea…

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Julie Janke - Millcreek City Lifestyle 34:59

5M ago34:59

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Julie Janke is the owner and publisher of Millcreek City Lifestyle. Julie is more than a master in crafts work of relationship building, community spotlighting, self investing, and so much more! Jimmy kept pouring Bill drinks, and he wouldn't stop asking questions... Bill figures out the big picture of why Julie does what she does, and even how doe…

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Local Brewer / Historian - Dylan McDonnell 33:34

5M ago33:34

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Dylan McDonnell helped us answer these important questions. What would ancient Egyptian beer taste like? Would it be safe to drink? Are the ingredients they use similar to what's used today? We got as close as one person can tasting the ancient brews, because Dylan used yeast that's 3000 years old from Egypt amongst other ingredients from the area …

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Literary Libations - Wendell Berry 1:27:51

6M ago1:27:51

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This month we sat down with our bookclub at Ken Sanders Rare Books to discuss Wendell Berry and The Mad Farmer Poems, and more Wendell Erdman Berry is an American novelist, poet, essayist, environmental activist, cultural critic, and farmer. Closely identified with rural Kentucky, Berry developed many of his agrarian themes in the early essays of T…

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Ali Sabbah - Mazza 33:34

6M ago33:34

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Ali Sabbah has been apart of the backbone in the Salt Lake City restaurant scene for well over 20 years. His service loving demeanor is apparent the moment you step foot into his quaint and calming restaurant. The flavors of Mazza put most of the mock middle eastern restaurants to shame. Ali has lived from Lebanon to the Ivory Coast, making his cui…

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Literary Libations - Willa Cather 1:26:06

7M ago1:26:06

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Bill Allred and Ken Sanders delve deep into the works of Willa Cather with help from our boozy bookclub. Friends joined us for drinks provided by Jimmy Santangelo from the Wine Academy of Utah, charcuterie, and a boyant discussion on Willa Cather's life, as well as talking about what shaped her writing. We keep a focus on My Ántonia, but you can't …

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Literary Libations - Chuck Bowden 1:26:22

8M ago1:26:22

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Ken Sanders, and Bill sit down with our bookclub to discuss the life and legacy of Chuck Bowden. We share drinks, snacks, stories, and each others company. Chuck was a writer who known no bounds when interviewing members of the Mexican Drug Cartel. He had an in-depth look on the drug cartel, and their problems with the border. Charles lived a life …

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Hosts of Stay Salty - Lakefacing Stories 38:31

9M ago38:31

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Stay Salty: Lakefacing Stories is a podcast and multimedia project about overlooked stories from people connected to and impacted by the receding Great Salt Lake. We explore what it means to stay as we face an environmental and public health crisis. We took the time to speak with hosts Olivia Juarez and Meisei Gonzalez to figure out why they're doi…

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Literary Libations - Dorothy Parker 1:01:16

9M ago1:01:16

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Dorothy Parker is a Literary Icon who had one of the saddest stories of American Authors. Her struggles were clear, and she knew how to be jovial about it. She's considered one of the wittiest women of the 20th century. Her most known works are being a critic working with the New York Times, and as a screenwriter for A Star is Born. Her fall from g…

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Literary Libations - Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey 1:02:03

10M ago1:02:03

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Jimmy concocted a plan to bring two members from the fabric of the community of Salt Lake to sit them down in front of some drinks, and books! We call it Literary Libations! Friends joined us for books, booze, centered around Edward Abbey's "Desert Solitaire". Jimmy as well mixed up a Mezcal Negroni to pair with such a beautiful piece of literature…

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Literary Libations Anouncement! 1:00

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Beehive Distilling Founders 34:13

1+ y ago34:13

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Today we speak with some of the founders of Beehive Distilling. Erik Ostling, and Chris Barlow. Beehive Distilling was started in 2013 by three friends who audaciously thought they could start a distillery in one of the most theocratic, alcohol adverse states in the country. With a little 80 gallon still and 1200 sq feet of production space in a ru…

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Andres Arreola - Chef Chito 37:59

1+ y ago37:59

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Chef Chito embarked on his culinary journey at the age of 14, igniting his passion for the culinary arts within the walls of his parents' Jose and Olivia’s restaurant in Akron, Iowa. Upon graduating, he embarked on a remarkable journey in the world of sports and entertainment catering. Including NBA, MLB, Nascar, NFL, MLS, PGA, and more! In 2014, a…

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David Sant - 'A Long Way From Heaven' 33:34

1+ y ago33:34

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Most people have seen the wild memes about Brigham Young University - otherwise known as the school where students would rather drink a cup of boiling oil than a cold brew. The videos are wildly entertaining to watch, but there's a lot more to the story there at the university. It's a complicated conservative institution with a varied past, and has…

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Matthew Ostrander - Ibantik Craft Beverages 36:43

1+ y ago36:43

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Ibantik Craft Beverages was conceived in 2018 when founder, Matthew Ostrander, finally reached a breaking point with the (then poor) cider selection in Utah state liquor stores. Matt has all the experience needed to be a hard cider advocate. Matthew Ostrander is on a mission to be a leading educator and advocate in the craft cider movement by doing…

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Hosts of the TV Tan Podcast 41:03

1+ y ago41:03

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TV Tan Podcast launched in 2013 as a weekly television news and reviews hour with Bill Frost, then later came Tommy Milagro. Bill handles the TV entertainment journalism and sound engineering, while Tommy reports on pro wrestling and prepares cocktails with spirits from TV Tan's several local sponsor distilleries. TV Tan Podcast will hit 500 episod…

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Clear Water Distilling Co. 43:40

1+ y ago43:40

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Today we interview the Owners of Clear Water Distilling Co which is Utah's most innovative distillery, and possibly the most innovative out of the country. Matt has spent 20+ years traveling the world in search of the most unique tastes and distilling techniques. This deep interest combined with 25 years of business experience gave him the idea to …

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Tyler Ince - Music Festival Director 30:59

1+ y ago30:59

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Join the Kilby Block Party at the Utah State Fair Grounds! Fri, May 10, 2024 – Sun, May 12, 2024! Today we speak with Tyler Ince, who's the overall Director for Kilby Block Party. Tyler decided to show Kilby Block Party that they needed someone like him and a team like his to make something really special happen here in Utah. So, he built an amazin…

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Tanner Lenart - Utah Liquor Lawyer 39:54

1+ y ago39:54

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Tanner Lenart gets the liquor licenses you need to stock your bar or fire up your still. Restaurants, bars, hotels, entertainment venues, grocers and other retailers benefit from Tanner’s insight, experience and enthusiasm with licensing and regulatory compliance issues. Tanner also counsels Utah craft distilleries and breweries, as well as other s…

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Brin Ho Ching - The Sourdoughry 32:44

1+ y ago32:44

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Brin Ho Ching is the owner, baker, and recipe creator. She has had a love for baking/cooking ever since she could stand on a chair and make pancakes. Giving food is my way to show love and express gratitude. The Sourdoughry was started out of fear. Brin is constantly afraid of dough, and was tired of having something hold her back. With trial and e…

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Erin Mendenhall - Salt Lake City Mayor 37:47

1+ y ago37:47

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Which horse runs the city? The mare of course! We are quite unqualified to have a Mayor on our show, let alone the Mayor of Utah's Capitol city! She even rode her bike to the studio, so we salute you Mayor for helping keep our air clean! As mayor, Erin is working hard to make Salt Lake City more environmentally and economically resilient, and to ta…

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Craig Wirth - Utah Legacy Reporter 39:18

1+ y ago39:18

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Craig Wirth is into his second 50 years of feature reporting. His first half-century included stints as a network correspondent and Emmy Award-winning reporter at TV stations in New York and Los Angeles. He missed Utah and started 12 years of commuting between CNBC in Los Angeles and Wirth Watching at ABC4 in Salt Lake City. He later gave up commut…

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Ali Vallarta - City Cast SLC Host 32:39

1+ y ago32:39

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Riding horses in the Mountain West & hosting City Cast Salt Lake. Like any good mixologist, Ali Vallarta wanted to shake things up. “I found myself going to the same seven bars over and over. Like, every week, we’re back at the same places. There’s so much more to see and more people to meet.” It’s safe to say that’s no problem after her year-long …

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Jeremy Pugh - Salt Lake Magazine 39:23

1+ y ago39:23

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Jeremy is not just well versed in Salt Lake City culture, he's astonishingly brilliant when it comes to the lifestyles, traditions, and the way of life when it comes to the Salt Lake society. That says a lot about Salt Lake Magazine, because Jeremy is the Executive Editor for the publication. We sit down with Jeremy to enjoy some Domaine Philemon, …

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Diana Young - VP Strategic Partnerships 34:41

1+ y ago34:41

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Throughout her tenure, Diana has played a pivotal role in acquiring and managing key clients and accounts while also spearheading the growth of the Temporary Division to achieve record earnings. With her outgoing nature and extensive networks, Diana fosters robust business relationships, many of which evolve into enduring friendships, a testament t…

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Tiffany Clason - Director of Utah DABS 37:40

1+ y ago37:40

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Tiffany Clason had significant experience in the food and beverage industry in London. There, she successfully executed the launch of a high-end artisan bread line where she developed and deployed best practices in product, employee training programs, and brand integrity. In addition, Clason has more than 12 years of government experience including…

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Steve Urquhart - Psychedelics in the Beehive 31:58

1+ y ago31:58

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Steve Urquhart served in the Utah House as a prototypical conservative Republican from Washington County, and line-toeing member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is now a co-founder of The Divine Assembly which is a church that uses magic mushrooms as their sacrament. Urquhart has been willing to question what he’s been taught…

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PYGmalion Productions - "Last Lists of My Mad Mother" 31:19

1+ y ago31:19

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Pygmalion Productions is a Salt Lake City based theater company that produces theater that reflects issues, concerns and shared experiences in the lives of women. In this time of daily loss, struggle and suffering across the world, we want to remind you that the arts can fire minds, warm souls, dazzle and delight. “Last Lists of My Mad Mother” delv…

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Caity Solo - Radio From Hell Producer 42:25

1+ y ago42:25

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Caity is a Radio Producer for Radio From Hell, Broadway Media, and Podcast Host/Producer for Horror, Cats, and Witch Hats with her ‘sister’ Izzy. She has two dogs, and multiple cats. In 2022 she married Andhie where they both changed their last names to Solo. Caity started working in radio at college with K-UTE Internet Radio at the University of U…

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Sim Gill - Salt Lake District Attorney 41:53

1+ y ago41:53

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This week's episode with Sim Gill, we bring a multitude of conversations, ranging from spices, herbs, accountability within the use of deadly force, what a district attorney does, and so much more! Jimmy brings the non-alcoholic scotch, Bill brings his jabber jaw, and Dawson has the hang of things. Pour another one, and join us! Your boss won't min…

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Kings English Bookshop 22:35

1+ y ago22:35

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Anne Holman, and Calvin Crosby of Kings English Bookshop, were fantastic enough to be the first interview in the Visit Salt Lake media center! Kings English has stood tall for 46 years despite major online retailers. Jimmy brought Margarita's from Simplicity Cocktail as well as Sauv Blanc from Joel Gott. Bill almost says the A-word, and Dawson was …

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Chris and Becca Weed - Simplicity Cocktails 38:40

2y ago38:40

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We were honored that Becca and Chris made the mistake of allowing us to record an interview with them. Simplicity is amazing for being Utah's first canned cocktail shop! Not only that, but they offer classes where you'll step into our micro lab to create and distill your own personalized bottle of gin! \ Jimmy admits to what his favorite beverage i…

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Michelle Corigliano 32:47

2y ago32:47

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Michelle is the President of the Salt Lake Area Restaurant Association. Which is dedicated to helping independent restaurant, and bar owners to protect, educate, and promote this vital industry. Scott Evans was kind enough to let us back in Casot to share some knowledge of the local restaurant scene, wine, stories, and so much more! Grab a cold one…

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Emily Park - Spice Kitchen Incubator 30:59

2y ago30:59

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Emily Park is the Program Manager for Spice Kitchen Incubator, which aims to teach refugees, and others how to start their own successful restaurants. Spice Kitchen Incubator ensures participants get the training and tools needed to succeed! Bill brought his hunger for Rijsttafel, Jimmy brought Rosemary Truffle popcorn, with a Red Zinfandel to pair…

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James Fowler - Sugar House Distillery 38:29

2y ago38:29

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Bill brought over enthusiasm for Whiskey, Jimmy brought the delectable snacks, Dawson remembered to turn on the camera's, and our guest James Fowler brought the Whiskey! We are live on tape at Casot, a craft Wine and cocktail bar. Whiskey tasting, snacking, and learning from the professional what it takes to be a true distilling company in the hear…

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Sauced Up Salsa 32:58

2y ago32:58

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We are joined with the owners of Sauced Up Salsa, George Bush and Jessica Erickson at Casot. We find out that George Bush like's choking people out, with more than just his salsa. Bill, and Jimmy were astonished to find out all the hard work George and Jessica put in to make their dreams spicier than most! Jimmy's got the wine, Bill has the questio…

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Brooks Kirchheimer 47:14

2y ago47:14

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Brooks Kirchheimer is the Co-Founder of the Leave Room for Dessert Eateries, and was nice enough to let us in. He shares the fluffiest Skillet Rolls, while we drink Gin & Tonic from Aviation, with an orange slice. Brooks let's us know of his dreams as a child, and what it took to accomplish them. Brooks shares a few stories from the restaurant indu…

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Jeff Carter - Author 40:43

2y ago40:43

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Jeff Carter has authored Citizens' Initiative to Amend and Modify Title 32B, which was a ballot to make alcohol more available to the citizens who want to buy it! Jimmy brings the drinks, and snacks while Bill brings more than enough questions to get down to the bottom of what happens next with this ballot initiative.…

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Apostate Cigars 46:22

2y ago46:22

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Jimmy, and Bill are joined with the owner of Beehive Cigars Kendrick Woolstenhulme, and Brandon Overson about their operation with Beehive Cigars, as well as their line-up for the Mormon themed cigar brand Apostate Cigars. Bill requests questions from our guests, and you wouldn't believe the rabbit hole it uncovered! Jimmy shares some Hamilton Pot …