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Blacksite Podcast - Goodbye!

147 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 35 ratings

Bring your bug-out-bag and join us - it's a brave new Trump-world and we're here to talk about our sensitive millennial feelings, grill conservatives and organize some liberal uprisings!! Mwahaha!

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Episodes

POPCAST The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and INVINCIBLE

May 03, 2021 18:02 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

Blacksite Bonusisode: Zack Snyder’s Justice League

March 23, 2021 23:26 - 1 hour - 77.6 MB

 Because our fans demanded it and no one managed to stop them, here it is: Dan and Clark talking Zack Snyder’s Justice League. It’s long, but not as long as the movie. And almost certainly more fun.

This is the End

March 14, 2021 02:13 - 1 hour - 74.5 MB

This is the end: the end of the legislative session, the end of Utah’s mask mandate, hopefully(!) nearly the end of the pandemic itself. Is it also the end of Blacksite Podcast? Kind of! You’ll have to tune in to find out.  Trina Perez, owner of Salt Lake City’s Buzzed Coffee truck joins us to talk about what the mask mandate has meant for her business and how its end might make things worse. Plus, Kate Matheson and Chase Thomas from Alliance for a Better Utah help us wrap up this year’s le...

Blacksite Bonusisode: The CW's Superman + Lois

March 10, 2021 03:33 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

Dan and Clarke discuss the surprising reasons the CW's new Superman show is the best take on the character in years. Eat your heart out, Zack Snyder!

Vaccines and UT Legislature’s Covid “Endgame”

March 03, 2021 16:35 - 1 hour - 66.4 MB

Vaccines and UT Legislature’s Covid “Endgame” w/ SL County’s Eric Biggart And Alliance for a Better Utah’s Katie Matheson and Chase Thomas

Utah Legislative Session 2021 w/ Representative Carol Spackman Moss

February 19, 2021 04:42 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

Utah Legislative Session 2021 w/Katie Matheson and Chase Thomas

January 20, 2021 05:24 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

Utah Legislative Session 2021: ZOOM EDITION w/ Alliance for a Better Utah’s Katie Matheson and Chase Thomas

Insurrection

January 10, 2021 05:12 - 1 hour - 69.6 MB

You probably heard. About the insurrection.

Blacksite Podcast Christmas Special 2020

December 23, 2020 05:46 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

Our annual Christmas Special including Blacksite's own parody songs (38:12)

Do we Stan for The Stand? w/ guest Kim Bowman!

December 16, 2020 19:39 - 55 minutes - 51 MB

Keeping Movie Theaters Alive in the Age of Covid19

December 11, 2020 19:44 - 1 hour - 65.3 MB

Keeping Movie Theaters Alive in the Age of Covid19 w/ Salt Lake Film Society CEO Tori Baker

An Evening at the Pioneer Theater, w Chris Massimine

December 04, 2020 19:11 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MB

An OVER-STUFFED post-Thanksgiving episode!

Pandemics do not Rock w/ guest Morgan Snow of Triggers and Slips

November 27, 2020 04:01 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MB

Ridin’ with Biden! w/ Katie Matheson

November 12, 2020 18:55 - 1 hour - 59.4 MB

Election Special - 2020!

November 02, 2020 18:27 - 2 hours - 114 MB

It’s a Blacksite Megapod! On the eve of the election, Dan, Ryan, and Courtney take stock of where we’ve been and where we’re going with an all-star lineup of guests! Emily Hase, Katie Matheson, Kael Weston, Tom Taylor, Shireen Ghorbani, Chris Petersen, Darlene McDonald, and James Singer share their hopes and fears for the future.

Diving Deep Into Data w/ The Salt Lake Tribune’s Andy Larsen

October 22, 2020 03:05 - 1 hour - 58.2 MB

Mormon Women for Ethical Government’s Emma Petty Addams

October 16, 2020 16:23 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MB

The return of MWEG! Executive director of Mormon Women for Ethical Government Emma Petty Addams joins us to talk about the active process of peacekeeping.   

Understanding Tribalism, w/ guest Dan McClellan

October 14, 2020 16:08 - 1 hour - 66 MB

Ray Ward of Utah's 19th house district joins us!

October 07, 2020 20:57 - 1 hour - 59 MB

This is No Time to Be Nice! w/ guest Meg Walter

October 02, 2020 17:18 - 1 hour - 61.8 MB

Do not throw away your (Bryan) Schott!

September 25, 2020 19:25 - 1 hour - 65 MB

Former Utah Policy editor and newly minted Salt Lake Tribune political correspondent Bryan Schott joins the Blacksite! We talk call-in radio garage sales, Utah political tea, and how being an expert in conspiracy theories is how dumb people feel smart! IT'S A GOOD POD! 

Shireen Ghorbani is Back!

September 17, 2020 02:18 - 1 hour - 62.8 MB

Kael Weston and the Republican Nationalist Convention

August 28, 2020 04:06 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MB

We talk with Candidate Kael Weston about his time at the State Department, Fallujah, his book ,and his congressional campaign. Kael believes that Utah has a political model of civility that is an example for the nation. We talk fake patriotism, indivisibility, and how critical thinking is imperative for a democracy. There is also some pizza ASMR. Kael Weston is the real deal and you should check out https://www.westonforcongress.com/

The World's On Fire w/ Emily Hase

August 19, 2020 16:14 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

It's a surprise...

Excellent Gubernatorial candidate Chris Peterson

August 07, 2020 04:17 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

AWESOME NEWS! Democratic gubernatorial candidate CHRIS PETERSON is the real deal! He's a home grown roots back to 1847! He's a law professor WHO BAKES PIES! Chris Peterson worked for the Consumer Protection Bureau which helped protect and payback people who had been defrauded! He's an overall nice guy who will tell you his feelings on a mask mandate, how to create a more inclusive state, and he has really awesome 1960's glasses! Guys. Chris Peterson is a talented dude. Make him governor. 

Cottonwood Heights Protest with Darlene McDonald

August 05, 2020 03:53 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

Black Lives Matter and Dance Dance for Revolution held and anti-police violence protest in Cottonwood Heights on Sunday that ended with Police violence. Darlene McDonald gives an eyewitness account to the event that unfolded. 

Sim Gill at the Blacksite

July 29, 2020 03:38 - 1 hour - 67.2 MB

SL County DA Sim Gill virtually stops by the Blacksite to discuss his dual role as a reformer and enforcer. We discuss the Bernardo Palacios-Carbajal decision and other officer involved shootings. 

Hot Girl Summer with Robert Gehrke!

July 21, 2020 04:01 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

Open your favorite hard seltzer for very special Blacksite guest - Salt Lake Tribune columnist Robert Gehrke! We discuss Gehrke's career, how reporters handle their own opinions and biases, the dangers of a binary party system, and the possibility of Utah becoming more 'purple' in the future. Gehrke also sneaks in the word panoply in there - so pay attention!   And, as always, Chris Stewart sucks - but we'll have to save that for another episode. 

Pandemics are a LOCAL issue with Teacher of the Year Lauren Merkley

July 17, 2020 04:04

Teacher of the year Lauren Merkley visits the Blacksite to discuss how she is preparing for the 2020 school year with a pandemic still looming. Dan states that "The Scarlet Letter" should probably not be included in AP lit anymore because....YEESH! Also, Courtney rants about the Wayfair Human Trafficking story and Dan discusses what Human Trafficking actually looks like.  And, as always: CHRIS STEWART SUCKS. 

Pandemics are a LOCAL issue with Teacher of the Year Lauren Merkley

July 17, 2020 04:04

Teacher of the year Lauren Merkley visits the Blacksite to discuss how she is preparing for the 2020 school year with a pandemic still looming. Dan states that "The Scarlet Letter" should probably not be included in AP lit anymore because....YEESH! Also, Courtney rants about the Wayfair Human Trafficking story and Dan discusses what Human Trafficking actually looks like.  And, as always: CHRIS STEWART SUCKS. 

Pandemics are a LOCAL issue with Teacher of the Year Lauren Merkley

July 17, 2020 04:04

Teacher of the year Lauren Merkley visits the Blacksite to discuss how she is preparing for the 2020 school year with a pandemic still looming. Dan states that "The Scarlet Letter" should probably not be included in AP lit anymore because....YEESH! Also, Courtney rants about the Wayfair Human Trafficking story and Dan discusses what Human Trafficking actually looks like.  And, as always: CHRIS STEWART SUCKS. 

Pandemics are a LOCAL issue with Teacher of the Year Lauren Merkley

July 17, 2020 04:04

Teacher of the year Lauren Merkley visits the Blacksite to discuss how she is preparing for the 2020 school year with a pandemic still looming. Dan states that "The Scarlet Letter" should probably not be included in AP lit anymore because....YEESH! Also, Courtney rants about the Wayfair Human Trafficking story and Dan discusses what Human Trafficking actually looks like.  And, as always: CHRIS STEWART SUCKS. 

BACK TO SCHOOL for Blacksite with BHS Alumnae

July 09, 2020 04:53 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB

Blacksite Podcast investigates... er, interviews Mallory Rogers and Mykala Rogers about their recent email campaign to have Bountiful High reconsider it's not-so-PC mascot of "The Braves" – (Think white kids in headdresses and face paint – like Coachella). They received a rather combative email from Bountiful Mayor Randy Lewis and – well here we are! Also on the pod is James Singer,  co-founder of Utah League of Native Voters, to discuss history of the use of Native Americans as mascots.

Junction City Crossover!

July 01, 2020 04:12 - 1 hour - 64 MB

In an episode hyped as the best crossover since Supergirl and The Flash musical - Dan & Colby from Junction City Podcast join Dan, Courtney and Ryan at the Blacksite. We talk local podcasts, masks, and what makes us feel patriotic.

Rhyming AG's are a thing and Katie Matheson!

June 17, 2020 03:51 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MB

Katie Matheson joins Blacksite to discuss Dan & Courtney's conversion to conservatism (for primaries only). We discuss our pop culture outlets, the Utah Business Revival's basic mantra of sacrifice the elderly for the economy, and the very confusing color-coded covid system.   CHRIS PETERSON IS AWESOME! WE LOVE CHRIS PETERSON!

Andrew Stoddard

June 10, 2020 04:07 - 59 minutes - 67.1 MB Video

Andrew Stoddard (not to be confused with famous English Cricketer Andew Stoddart) joins Dan, Courtney and Ryan at the Blacksite to grade Utah's Covid-19 response (spoiler: it's bifurcated), Rainy Day funds, Mitt Romney and the GOP gubernatorial primary. 

Black Lives Matter with Darlene McDonald

June 03, 2020 17:29 - 1 hour - 84 MB Video

Darlene McDonald joins us on our first ever zoom podcast!

Rebroadcast: Spencer Cox from Oct '17 - We'll be back in JUNE!

May 28, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

This a rebroadcast of our episode with Spencer Cox from October 2017. We're still here, just re-grouping and re-tooling after this crazy pandemic. We've got new episodes coming in June! Stay tuned, and thanks so much for your continuing support!

Super Tuesday Special

March 05, 2020 04:30 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MB

Katie Matheson is back for a re-cap of this week's legislative session.

Legislative Update and Feeling the Bern with Katie Matheson

February 27, 2020 04:35 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

Primary at The ‘Shire

February 12, 2020 05:15 - 59 minutes - 55 MB

Alliance for a Better Utah's Chase Thomas joins us again!

State of What Union? with Katie Matheson

February 07, 2020 05:21 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

Mitt - a hero? Plus guest Katie Matheson!

LET'S GET READY TO LEGISLATE!!!

January 29, 2020 04:35 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB

Chase Thomas and Katie Matheson of Alliance for a Better Utah join us at the Blacksite to discuss upcoming bills in the Utah Legislature. Next, we talk about the heroics of Pierre Delecto... maybe. Also, Courtney gets a gavel.  

Legislative Preview with Alliance For A Better Utah's Chase Thomas

January 22, 2020 04:27 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

Alliance For A Better Utah's Chase Thomas is here, Impeachment Watch 2020 & the Utah condom scandal! DA DA DAAAAAA!

We're Still Better Than The Debates w/ Eric Biggart

January 15, 2020 04:54 - 53 minutes - 49.6 MB

Dan addresses last weeks CATS error, the heating up Utah governors race, and guest Eric Biggart.

Tom Hooper is Terrible + PAWdcast!

January 10, 2020 19:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

Now, a little treat for you all. We saw Cats so you don't have to. We go over our explicit waking nightmare that was the Cats movie. Also, we compare Last Jedi to Rise of the Skywalker. 

Hooray for 2020!

January 08, 2020 04:39 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MB

We're finally in the future! We did it! It's the year 2020 and there are some important dates coming up that will determine your well-being...so, PAY ATTENTION! Dan, Ryan, and Courtney discuss major primaries, voting dates, and encourage you to participate as if your life depends on it - because it does. 

Christmas Special 2019!!

December 25, 2019 06:19 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB

Hear us sing!