Episode 358 welcomes photographer and videographer Sam Vance to the show. We talk about how he got into photography, the subjects he enjoys capturing most, and the camera gear he relies on to bring his creative vision to life. Along the way, I tease a new app I've been developing, we discuss the surprisingly real Pillow Fight Championship, and learn about Salt Lake City's own wizard, Wizard Ten. This episode is made possible by The Pearl On Main. https://thepearlonmain.com/ Contact: Voicemail/Text: 385-988-0042 Website: http://www.theweeklyinsalt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_weekly_insalt TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theweeklyinsalt  

Former competitive skateboarder and Tuesday night bingo host Coda Bonell joins us to talk about his years in skateboarding, the evolution of the sport, and life behind the microphone at one of Midvale's favorite bingo nights. We also explore the bizarre brilliance of Mug Root Beer's YouTube channel before attempting to call bingo numbers like the pros—with mixed results and plenty of laughs. Contact: Voicemail/Text: 385-988-0042 Website: http://www.theweeklyinsalt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_weekly_insalt TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theweeklyinsalt  

Episode 356 takes us on a trip to Moab as we visit Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and Dead Horse Point State Park before taking on the off-road adventure of Potash Road. Later, we dive into the bizarre cover art of the classic Super Nintendo game Phalanx and sample nostalgic candies like Warheads, Mary Jane, and Charleston Chew. This episode is made possible by The Pearl On Main. https://thepearlonmain.com/ Contact: Voicemail/Text: 385-988-0042 Website: http://www.theweeklyinsalt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_weekly_insalt TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theweeklyinsalt  

We're joined by Brianna Seymour from Brooke & Bradford to explore the world of freeze-dried meals and bulk food prep. After a quick detour into parking ticket frustrations and the Stupid Robot Fighting League, we get into the science and business behind freeze drying. Brianna breaks down how these meals are made, how long the process takes, and the challenges of creating food that actually tastes good once it's rehydrated. This episode is made possible by The Pearl On Main. https://thepearlonmain.com/ Contact: Voicemail/Text: 385-988-0042 Website: http://www.theweeklyinsalt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_weekly_insalt TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theweeklyinsalt  

*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)" dir="auto" data-turn-id="53cb0cfa-84fb-4f9a-9bca-111c822ff74e" data-testid="conversation-turn-1" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn="user"> *]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:6d9fee53-0185-4b5c-9a69-14fc5159aa30-5" data-testid= "conversation-turn-2" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> Jimmy South returns for an episode with no 6s or 9s. We dig into why Utah drivers rank third-worst in the U.S., witness the full "Cornelius experience" up close, and suffer through some painfully spicy beef jerky. Despite the heat, we all agree: getting teleported to a Waffle House might not be so bad after all. This episode is made possible by The Pearl On Main. https://thepearlonmain.com/ Contact: Voicemail/Text: 385-988-0042 Website: http://www.theweeklyinsalt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_weekly_insalt TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theweeklyinsalt  

Guest host James Allen joins us to shed some light on the Utah Mammoth and the grand opening of their new training center at South Towne Center. We also get into the controversy surrounding cheating in the Winter Olympics, talk about how much time we really spend on our phones, and question just how closely our vehicles are tracking us. This episode is made possible by The Pearl On Main. https://thepearlonmain.com/ Contact: Voicemail/Text: 385-988-0042 Website: http://www.theweeklyinsalt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_weekly_insalt TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theweeklyinsalt  

This episode, we dive into Gwyneth Paltrow's website Goop and try to figure out why some of those products even exist. We also talk about the upcoming Atlas II rocket launch, share what summer trips we're planning, hear Curt's ongoing vendetta against DoorDash, and wrap things up with some surprisingly interesting factoids from Chez. This episode is made possible by The Pearl On Main. https://thepearlonmain.com/ Contact: Voicemail/Text: 385-988-0042 Website: http://www.theweeklyinsalt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_weekly_insalt TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theweeklyinsalt  

After a busy month, we're back with a new episode and plenty to catch up on. We recap recent trips to Nashville and Moab, talk about some local Thanksgiving trends tied to the Great Salt Lake, then wrap things up with thoughts on Denny's food and a little AI experimentation. This episode is made possible by The Pearl On Main. https://thepearlonmain.com/ Contact: Voicemail/Text: 385-988-0042 Website: http://www.theweeklyinsalt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_weekly_insalt TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theweeklyinsalt  

In this episode, we dig into winter activities around the valley that don't involve skiing or snowboarding—and what they'll cost you. Then we jump into some AI experiments, swap fast-food opinions, and hear Curt's take on Comet 3I/ATLAS. This episode is made possible by The Pearl On Main. https://thepearlonmain.com/ Contact: Voicemail/Text: 385-988-0042 Website: http://www.theweeklyinsalt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_weekly_insalt TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theweeklyinsalt  

Curt shows up with a bag full of H-Mart finds for us to taste-test, and things get interesting fast. We also check out Dave Portnoy's local One Bite pizza reviews, talk about Lagoon's latest price jump, and reminisce about the theme parks we grew up with. This episode is made possible by The Pearl On Main. https://thepearlonmain.com/ Contact: Voicemail/Text: 385-988-0042 Website: http://www.theweeklyinsalt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_weekly_insalt TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theweeklyinsalt