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Utah: This is a Place

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  • Wednesday · 31 min

    You Can Eat Pizza Undergroud in Salt Lake?

    Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! In this episode, we head underground to talk about the original location of The Pie in Salt Lake City. Tucked away near the University of Utah, this place has been serving up pizza in one of the most unique settings in the state for decades. We talk about the drawings and signatures covering the brick walls, the dark basement atmosphere, the cool vibe, and everything that makes the OG Pie feel like so much more than just another pizza place. It’s weird, unmistakably Salt Lake, and exactly the kind of place we love talking about. Support the show Find us on social media as well! https://linktr.ee/Thisisaplace

  • September 16 · 48 min

    The People Asked, We Answered: Ranking Lagoon’s Ride Signs

    Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! In this episode, Matt takes us through a PowerPoint of our compiled rankings of the Lagoon ride signs. From iconic designs that perfectly fit their attractions to signs that leave us wondering what happened, we work our way through Lagoon and decide which ride entrance deserves the top spot. Some signs have us completely in agreement, while others reveal just how differently we apparently see things. Along the way, we defend our rankings, question each other’s taste, and laugh at some of the choices that somehow made it way higher or lower than expected. Support the show Find us on social media as well! https://linktr.ee/Thisisaplace

  • September 9 · 30 min

    We're Going On a Ride!

    Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! We’ve made a terrible decision. In this episode, we commit to riding 50 miles along the Jordan River Parkway. Why? For content. We talk through the plan, what a 50-mile ride actually looks like, and how unprepared we will purposefully be. The commitment has officially been made. Now we actually have to do it. Support the show Find us on social media as well! https://linktr.ee/Thisisaplace

  • September 2 · 35 min

    Salt Lake City Used to Have a Hard Rock Cafe? Is That Allowed?

    Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! The Hard Rock Cafe was once a piece of downtown Salt Lake City. How much do we actually remember about it? The answer... not much. This week, we’re joined by our friend Matt as we dig into the surprisingly elusive history of the Hard Rock Cafe in SLC. We talk about the limited information we could find, wonder whether the restaurant featured any Utah-specific memorabilia, and try to figure out why it eventually closed its doors. Then we remember Google Earth exists and we go back in time to attempt to answer one very important question: WHERE WAS IT?! It’s part history, part speculation, and part amateur satellite-image investigation as we try to piece together the story of one of Salt Lake City’s forgotten downtown restaurants. Support the show Find us on social media as well! https://linktr.ee/Thisisaplace

  • August 26 · 32 min

    We Float the Provo River (So You Don’t Have To)

    Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! Well, only one of us was brave enough to take on the Provo River. Thankful Nate lived to tell the tale. He shares his story about the first time he accidentally floated the river and the time he did it purposefully. Nate takes us through his experience and whether it’s actually worth adding to your Utah bucket list. Along the way, we also get distracted by the important stuff like Nate’s sunscreen of choice, which apparently makes him look like a ghost . If you’ve ever thought about grabbing a tube and floating one of Utah’s most popular stretches of river, this episode is for you. And if you haven’t… Nate might convince you. Or talk you out of it. We’ll see. Support the show Find us on social media as well! https://linktr.ee/Thisisaplace

  • August 19 · 29 min

    Does Everything in Utah Depend on Sacrifices to the 9th & 9th Whale?

    Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! What happens when a giant whale appears in the middle of a Salt Lake City neighborhood? It becomes a landmark, a meme, a gathering place and the center of its own religion. This week, we’re diving into Out of the Blue, the massive whale sculpture that has become an icon of Salt Lake City’s 9th & 9th neighborhood. We talk about the origins of the whale, the infamous Whale Church, people running laps around their beloved icon, and the strange culture that’s developed around it. But first, it’s National Potato Day, so naturally we have some very important potato-related business to address. Praise be to the Bluey… can we call it that? Support the show Find us on social media as well! https://linktr.ee/Thisisaplace

  • August 12 · 33 min

    The Grid

    Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! Wanna go fast? The Grid is the place for you! Support the show Find us on social media as well! https://linktr.ee/Thisisaplace

  • August 5 · 32 min

    Tiny Tim's

    Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! “Tiny Tim's Toy Shop is a non-profit organization committed to bringing joy and happiness to children in need by providing them with toys, clothes, blankets and more. They believe that every child deserves to experience the joy of play, and their mission is to make that a reality.” We had the opportunity to speak with Emily Johnson as they come up on the 30th anniversary celebration of their organization. Support the show Find us on social media as well! https://linktr.ee/Thisisaplace

  • July 29 · 35 min

    Lagoon Ride Rumors

    Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! Last episode, Nate brought up a rumor about a new ride, so naturally, we needed to have a full episode to discuss that and other rumors. Support the show Find us on social media as well! https://linktr.ee/Thisisaplace

  • July 22 · 34 min

    The Original Pioneer Village

    Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! We talk a little about the original pioneer village, a little about Lagoon, and a little about Pioneer Day. Support the show Find us on social media as well! https://linktr.ee/Thisisaplace

  • July 15 · 35 min

    J. Dawgs

    Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! J. Riffin 'bout J. Dwags Support the show Find us on social media as well! https://linktr.ee/Thisisaplace

  • July 8 · 37 min

    Just Riffin'

    Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! In a This is a Place podcast first, we just riff about a bunch of stuff. Support the show Find us on social media as well! https://linktr.ee/Thisisaplace

  • July 1 · 27 min

    Fireworks for Halloween or Thanksgiving?

    Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! Things are a little different this 4th of July, and fireworks may be on hold. Does that mean we could see fireworks on a different holiday? Support the show Find us on social media as well! https://linktr.ee/Thisisaplace

  • June 24 · 34 min

    Bear Lake

    Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! We talk about the lake, let's be honest, it's more about the shakes. Support the show Find us on social media as well! https://linktr.ee/Thisisaplace

  • June 17 · 31 min

    Root Beer... a Utah Original?

    Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! Is Root Beer the quintessential Utah soda? Support the show Find us on social media as well! https://linktr.ee/Thisisaplace

  • June 10 · 29 min

    Where is North, Central, and Southern Utah?

    Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! There's a lot of debate on what constitutes northern, central, and southern Utah. Lucky for you, we have the definitive take on the matter. Support the show Find us on social media as well! https://linktr.ee/Thisisaplace

  • June 3 · 32 min

    Current Events for June 2026

    Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! We have lots of current events to talk about. And maybe we talk a lot about chicken salad sandwiches too. Support the show Find us on social media as well! https://linktr.ee/Thisisaplace

  • May 27 · 28 min

    Haunted Nickel Mania

    Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! Did you know the Nickel Mania near Fashion Place mall is haunted? That's how we celebrate Memorial Day. Find out why in this episode! Support the show Find us on social media as well! https://linktr.ee/Thisisaplace

  • May 21 · 31 min

    Backyard Birds

    Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! Want birds in your backyard? Have we got the place for you! Support the show Find us on social media as well! https://linktr.ee/Thisisaplace

  • May 13 · 36 min

    The Famous Church Ball Prison Riot

    Love the show? Hate the show? Think it’s just okay? Send us a text! Your crazy church ball story will never rival that of the Granger 2nd ward, who were taken hostage during a friendly exhibition game at the prison. Support the show Find us on social media as well! https://linktr.ee/Thisisaplace

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