Utah AF
49 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsA podcast to nourish and strengthen your mind.
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Color Festival!
April 03, 2024 02:17 - 8 minutes - 15.3 MBJake and Jill visit the Color Festival in Spanish Fork on March 31. This event is always held the last weekend in March and is the largest Holi Festival outside of India! (we fact-checked it) Future Color Festivals: Ogden June 1 2024 SLC June 8 2024 Fun fact: no explicit label on this episode! It's a year of firsts!
We're Still Here!
March 14, 2024 23:47 - 15 minutes - 28.3 MBJake & Jill are still on hiatus but they stop by to give a quick update; and what was supposed to be an ode to SLC turned into a verbal essay on courtesy flushes. Don't be too harsh, they're just a little rusty.
Renaming Utah's Sports Teams
April 27, 2023 03:26 - 44 minutes - 82.2 MBUtah is abuzz (heh) with the news that SLC is in the running to get a Major League Baseball team. This potential team will need a good nickname but let's be honest: our state (with the exception of the Utes) has an awful track record with choosing team nicknames. Therefore, Jake and Jill propose a name for the baseball team, and propose new names for everyone else: -Utah State -MLB team with a shoutout to whoever did this -Bonus: rendering of potential stadium -Jill's GoFundMe for Botox...
Utah New Years Resolutions
February 07, 2023 04:17 - 32 minutes - 60.3 MBJake and Jill offer some New Years resolutions for Utah: -Why do they use "lady" for women's sports teams? - RIP to Anita Pointer - Jake and Jill conjure up a great Saved by the Bell/ Showgirls mix-up episode - Resolutions for Utah drivers -Resolution for Washington County - Ghyllliaeghnn has a suggestion for new Utah baby names - A censored resolution for Utah politicians
Catching Up With Utah
October 06, 2022 03:18 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBJake & Jill emerge from their Summer sabbatical to catch up with their old pal Utah! -There is still time to vote on the design for Utah's new state flag. -Hopefully the final design does not have a beehive pooping out a star, or any beehive. - An update on the Utes and Jazz (RIP). - A thoughtful discussion on the geopolitical relationship between Bangladesh and Turkiye. - Jake HATES 30 in their 30s celebrations and has a better idea for honoring people in their work. - Jill is tasked ...
Utah Sports AF with Jody Genessy (re-broadcast)
August 02, 2022 02:17 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBJ & J are taking some R & R, so we're reposting an older episode you may have missed. It's always fun to listen to topical episodes a couple years later.. Jake and Jill jam Jazz with Jody (jeez) Genessy, (DJJazzyJody)(therealbonjody), former Utah Jazz writer for the Deseret News. - They discuss the Jazz' hot start (ain't gonna have one of those again for awhile!) - Why the kids need to get off of Shaq's lawn - Jody's maniacal behavior during BYU games - The Runnin' Utes are so Hanno MEH...
Utah Urban Legends Part 1
July 01, 2022 13:01 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBJake & Jill take a tour through SLC of some spots of well known urban legends. - First they stop by the infamous whale of 9th South & 11th East (which counts as a tall tail.. hahaha) - Jake has a song stuck in his head. - Next they visit Hobbitville, properly known as Allen Park, which is now a SLC city park. - They speak with a volunteer who gives some background and history of this unique place. - Why was it called Hobbitville? - Interested in being a volunteer at Allen Park or othe...
Jake & Jill Record a Promo
June 24, 2022 02:59 - 6 minutes - 5.8 MBJake & Jill record a promo (I said PROMO) that goes off the rails. We were asked to do this for another podcast. It wasn't used. Brought to you by keyring.com
Utah Pride with Billy Lewis-Croft (Re-Broadcast)
June 01, 2022 06:10 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBFor Pride Month, we are re-broadcasting last year's show because it was a great one. Kindly ignore references to the 2021 Pride event as that already happened (Unless you have a DeLorean, then the specifics regarding the parade and Covid precautions might be relevant to you). Stayed tuned for a "hidden track" to hear what bizarro sounds are coming from Jake's backyard. Living in SLC is..interesting. June is Pride month and in honor, we are joined by Billy Lewis-Croft to discuss: - The his...
Jake & Jill Browse Reddit... AF
May 12, 2022 13:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB-St George hosted the ironman World Championships. It's a big deal - Jake & Jill remark on a real estate ad from yesteryear - They give advice to a New Yorker who is moving to Utah - Jill inadvertently creates an awesome band name - Jake extolls the virtues of Bombay House (but calls it Bombay cafe. Sorry!) - Jill ventures into the Tinder subreddit - A discussion on Roe V Wade, and Jill shares a personal experience.
Jake & Jill Give Bad Advice
April 05, 2022 03:04 - 35 minutes - 33 MBJake & Jill are bombarded with tens and tens of requests for advice each year. They're in a mood to give only bad advice. - New Utah transplants are worried about their kids fitting in because they are not members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - Learn how to PROPERLY pronounce these places: Tooele, Mantua, Hurricane, Hooper, Paragonah, Toquerville, and Magna - The best place for an anniversary night AND a first date? Wendover! - Where to take a family member visiting...
Legislative Update 2022
March 16, 2022 01:38 - 46 minutes - 86.2 MBJake and Jill have no idea what happened this legislative session. What better time to find out than at the time of recording an episode about it?
Catching Up!
February 09, 2022 03:17 - 31 minutes - 58 MBJake & Jill give an update on Utah AF world - Jake explains his new favorite travel hack - Jill aims to be a perfect 8 - The underrated reason why Forrest Gump is implausible - Another embroidered pillow idea - Jake explains again why short people are superior - Submit your new state flag designs! (Please no beehives though) - Why it's ok for the legislature to devote time to trivial issues, like a new state flag - Jake & Jill reminisce about the SLC Olympics - Some...interesting......
2021 Year in Review
January 01, 2022 06:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBJake and Jill reflect (not sarcastically at all) on what a great year 2021 was all around. -Jake gives a positive, friendly word of encouragement to high school aged kids going to the gym -Jill gives explicit directions on what to do with her body when she passes: Phish Food - The Utes are set to appear in the Rose Bowl, which we expect the Utes to lead all the way through the game and to not run out of gas in the second half and for their depleted secondary (including a running back play...
Jake & Jill Browse Reddit
November 26, 2021 18:30 - 44 minutes - 41.4 MBHappy Thanksgiving! Jake & Jill are easing up on recording for the holidays but they made time to browse Utah-related Reddit groups. - What is the weirdest and worst town name in Utah? - Why do Utah drivers suck? (at driving) - Thoughts on Utah's redistricting - How a new dentist can make their patients feel more comfortable (bonus: why are there so many dentists in Utah?) - Jake and Jill envision a sequel to Napoleon Dynamite where the whole gang works in a women's health clinic and Na...
Ask Us Anything
October 28, 2021 03:37 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MB-Jill describes her favorite snack to put in her mouth - Jake & Jill name the best road in Utah.. for a drive - Jake shares his feelings about living in SLC in an indescribable way - Jake & Jill share their thoughts on the new SLC airport -What is one thing they would change about Utah - Jake's idea for a new domed amusement park and a new Saltair resort -Jill mentions the weirdest thing about being single again - Jake and Jill reimagine a Paula Cole song - Once you see babies in kne...
Dating in Utah With Michelle Scharf
October 06, 2021 12:00 - 59 minutes - 55.4 MBJake & Jill are joined by Michelle Scharf of the Relentlessly Resilient podcast to discuss dating in Utah. -Michelle's close encounter in Belize -"Small Lake City" - Why the dating pool in Utah is a small pool, full of urine and not enough chlorine - Jake's defense of "ghosting" - Jake and Jill reveal a secret... - Why the concept of dating may be outdated and why we should rethink it - Dating turns you into your own psychologist - Discussion of attachment styles - A whimsical idea ...
The State of Utah Sport
September 21, 2021 11:00 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBIt's been a rough couple weeks for us Utah football fans. As a response, Jake has emotionally divested from college football. - Jill is now on Tinder. That's been...interesting -Jake and Jill consider joining the Beehive Sports League - Jake proclaims when the next team from Utah will win a championship in something - March Madness is special to Jill - If you like the Dallas Cowboys and aren't from Dallas, you're a sheep. A sheep who likes Cowboys. - Jake & Jill have a great idea for a...
Utah Stereotypes
September 07, 2021 12:00 - 51 minutes - 47.7 MBWe're back! Jake & Jill discuss Utah stereotypes, and whether they are valid or overblown. - Not really Utah related, but American Airlines sucks. - Jill discusses Covid booster shots. For up-to-date information and updates, check cdc.gov. - Is Utah really ultra-conservative and Republican? (related bonus rant: Jake "explores" the idea of people identifying themselves as Republicans or Democrats) - Does Utah have the nicest people? Meanest? - Are Utahns allowed to drink caffeine and...
Pioneer Day AF
July 24, 2021 16:49 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MBJake & Jill describe what Pioneer Day means to them. Well, not really. This is the cougar incident Jake mentioned. This is the cougar incident Jill was thinking about. So they're both right. Jake and Jill discuss new Pie N Beer day traditions and meshing it with Pioneer Day. Check out Helper Saturday Vibes Also check out the Native American Festival (which was on the 23rd. Check it out next year!) Hope you shinn stars on Pioneer Day!
Catch Up!
July 20, 2021 12:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBJake and Jill have been taking a Summer siesta but they are back to catch up on their Utah happenings. Check out Helper Saturday Vibes
Jake's Plan to Fix the NBA
June 23, 2021 03:16 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBUtah AF is on a June siesta so in the meantime, listen to Jake's monologue on how to fix the NBA regular season. If you don't care about basketball or the NBA, this may not be the best episode to listen to. Get back with us in July for new episodes. Jake has a plan to fix the NBA regular season to make every game meaningful and worthwhile, and to ensure that the NBA champion really is the undisputed best team for that season (cough cough Jazz cough choke).
These Are a Few Of Our Least Favorite Things (about Utah)
June 08, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBWe think Utah is a Pretty. Great. State (ha ha)! However, we don't like everything about Utah. Here are a few of the things we hate about our home state. -Jake thinks too much about street names. - Jill hates Salt Lake County....... traffic - Are traffic lights timed to make you hit them all red as a form of speed control? - WTFun is aged urine? - McMansions and other ugly houses. This blog was mentioned: McMansion Hell -Stay tuned for Jill's favorite Utah names.
Utah Pride with Billy Lewis-Croft
June 01, 2021 15:02 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBJune is Pride month and in honor, we are joined by Billy Lewis-Croft to discuss: - The history of Pride and how it came to be what it is now - The different events happening around SLC for Pride (it's more than the parade) - Why it's special this year - How Utah culture interacts with the LGBTQ+ community and how that has changed over the past 20+ years -Listen about Billy's own journey of discovery and coming out - How the LGBTQ+ community itself in Utah has changed over 20+ years - ...
The Performing Arts Scene with Tiffany Steck
May 19, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBJake and Jill discuss performing arts in Salt Lake with Tiffany Steck. - What's great about being a volunteer U$her. Volunteer to be an usher HERE - Learn what music is most requested by patrons at the sperm bank - Reminisce about Lilliths Fair of the past - What is the best arts city in Utah - Jill's obsession with Dr. Phil - The mark that Joel McHale has left on Utah arts. REMEMBER!! Always get your tickets for Salt Lake County shows at ArtTix. Get them anywhere else and you'll get ...
The Last Voice with David Jeffress
May 12, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBJake and Jill chat with David Jeffress, creator of The Last Voice podcast. - Why was Utah chosen as the setting for this story? (it's the oils) - Find out what lovable creature should replace the Jazz Bear - Stay tuned for a cameo from a 60s television icon. You can follow David here: Twitter Instagram The Last Voice
Another Ask Us Anything
May 06, 2021 03:11 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBJake & Jill answer questions from social media -They discuss memories of Port O'Call and the 49th St Galleria -They discuss the long-term effects of the Covid vaccine -They question why Utahns don't care more about protecting the scenery -Why Utah needs more tunnels -Should Utah change it's state bird?
<BONUS> Surgery AF
April 23, 2021 04:01 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBLive from St Marks Hospital, Jill is recovering from surgery!
Mental Health AF with Sheryl Ginsberg, Part II
April 15, 2021 04:09 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBJake and Jill are joined again by Sheryl Ginsberg to continue their proper and professional discussion on mental health issues in Utah. Kinda. - Learn about Jake and Jill's forthcoming book "Chili Stew for the Rectum." - How Jake contributed to the demise of Columbia House - The secret to beating anxiety? Have a good childhood! - Learn about some of the best mental health therapy styles - The unique situation which gives Jake "therapy diarrhea" - How "vulnerability" is the new "in" wor...
Favorite Places
April 02, 2021 02:00 - 56 minutes - 52.4 MBJake and Jill discuss their favorite places in Utah. -Find out why Jake is suddenly interested in Tina Turner - Jill was proposed to in the midst of a federal crime in a national park - Jake and Jill discuss places in Utah that are "weird." - They discuss the most underrated places in Utah
Mental Health AF with Sheryl Ginsburg
March 26, 2021 03:08 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MBJake and Jill are joined by retired mental health therapist Sheryl Ginsberg. They discuss the mental health challenges of Covid and the mental health of Utah in general. - Why didn't Donald Trump create MAMA masks? - Why you should cough in grocery stores - Sheryl speculates why Jake is feeling exhausted without a physical explanation - Some reasons why therapy might not work - How long to stick with a therapist before deciding it's not working - Does everyone really need a therapist? ...
Mental Health AF with Sheryl Ginsberg, Part I
March 26, 2021 03:08 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBJake and Jill are joined by retired mental health therapist Sheryl Ginsberg. They discuss the mental health challenges of Covid and the mental health of Utah in general. - Why didn't Donald Trump create MAMA masks? - Why you should cough in grocery stores - Sheryl speculates why Jake is feeling exhausted without a physical explanation - Some reasons why therapy might not work - How long to stick with a therapist before deciding it's not working - Does everyone really need a therapist? ...
Legislative Final Update
March 10, 2021 04:13 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBJake & Jill are once again joined by Curtis Haring of Utah Political Capitol to give a final update on the Utah legislative session. -Jill has a weird ringtone - The gang discusses QAnon - Jake does his Warren Jeffs impression Jake, Jill, and Curtis discuss the following issues: - The end of the mask mandate - Cancelling Dr Seuss - New Utah state flag - The possibility of a Utah AF license plate - Transgender HS athlete bill - plus a hidden track of B-roll nonsense I apologize for...
Ask Us Anything (rant version)
February 26, 2021 04:35 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBJake and Jill take questions from Fam AF, which turns mostly into an excuse for Jake to rant. Remember to support local restaurants and businesses- life will get significantly less interesting if they all go out of business.
Legislative Update with Curtis Haring
February 17, 2021 04:24 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBWAIT DON'T SKIP, THIS IS FUN! REALLY! if you're like me, you "nope out" when you hear the word "politics." However, Curtis gives bite-sized updates and opinions on the current Utah State legislative session. - Hear how Joe Biden is about to make history this week (or more like avoid making history) - Naming your favorite president is so cliche. Who's your 3rd favorite president? - Jake and Jill speculate on the cause of Covid-19 cases dropping, which is really them making s&#* up. - Jak...
Utah Sports AF with Jody Genessy
February 12, 2021 17:07 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBJake and Jill jam Jazz with Jody (jeez) Genessy, (DJJazzyJody)(therealbonjody), former Utah Jazz writer for the Deseret News. - They discuss the Jazz' hot start - Why the kids need to get off of Shaq's lawn - Jody's maniacal behavior during BYU games - The Runnin' Utes are so Hanno MEH- tola - Jody recounts his favorite memories from his book 100 Things Jazz Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die - Jody mentions his favorite Jazz players - And those who were..maybe not so much - Jody...
(Bonus) Jill Update
February 12, 2021 02:42 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBJill updates us on her recovery and Jake rants about people who always complain about the Super Bowl halftime performers. Watch on YouTube
(Bonus) Surgery Day AF
January 22, 2021 19:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBJill is hanging out in the hospital. Find out why in this very special bonus show.
BONUS!! Surgery Day AF
January 22, 2021 19:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBJill is hanging out in the hospital. Find out why in this very special bonus show.
Utah Political Capitol with Curtis Haring
January 20, 2021 02:50 - 45 minutes - 42.2 MBYou can't spell politics without tics and tics give you Lyme Disease. But unlike Lyme Disease, politics can be fun- especially when discussed by Curtis Haring of Utah Political Capitol. -Meet the surprising guest at Curtis and Jill's wedding. - What to expect from the 2021 Utah legislative session. -Get ready for redistricting! -Curtis shares his favorite memory of MLK -Curtis and Jill describe being a "mixed politics" couple, and of being the Utah version of James Carville and Marlee ...
CTAUA (Continue to Ask Us Anything)
January 06, 2021 04:15 - 43 minutes - 40.6 MB-Jill makes her gyno appointments more random. -Jake is forced to listen to hours of Kazakh pop sensation Dimash. - Jill extolls the virtues of ZDOGG MD -Jake explains what he would do if he woke up with boobs. -Jill honors her mother with flaming cranberry muffins. -Jake does his Boner impression (believe it or not, is G rated). -And somehow the word "enthralled" was used twice, separately. And we'll just ignore the fact that this week was supposed to be an interview show. We did an...
AUA (Ask Us Anything)
December 24, 2020 00:51 - 31 minutes - 29.6 MBJake and Jill field questions from fans (not necessarily their fans). -Jake discovers how to add bleeps to the recording, and then gets sick of adding bleeps about 3/4 of the way in this episode. - Jake explains the completely original idea behind the Utah AF logo. - Jill talks about s%&rt*g in a revolving restroom Tip of the day: if you S#& and they stay, then they're ok.
Catch Up, Part II
December 07, 2020 03:00 - 36 minutes - 34 MB- Jake and Jill discuss recurring nightmares from watching Unsolved Mysteries in the late 80s - They discuss the Saved by the Bell reboot, which is making them so excited, so excited, so excited, soo.......scared. - They discuss a politician, who won't be named, who refuses to concede the presidential election that he lost. - Jake rants on the phrase "Utah Values." - 58008 hehehehehe -Jake extolls the virtues of Veyo Pies
Catch Up, Part I
November 29, 2020 22:00 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBJake and Jill catch up after a long Covid-inspired sabbatical from Utah AF. -They discuss why Jacalyn Leavitt should be recruited for a Covid immunization campaign - Jake discusses why there are a bunch of kids in Korea with English names of the Fresh Prince family -Jake and Jill try and guess about what they got wrong about Covid when they recorded the previous episode in February.
Utah AF Co-Host Jake TM
March 08, 2020 19:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBJill interviews Jake, which quickly devolves into a Hell Hole. -Jake and Jill discuss which state they would have vanish into thin air. - Jake and Jill reminisce about Port O' Call -Jake gives his 5 must-do's for Utah -Jake reveals what he thinks is the most underrated place in Utah
Utah AF Co-Host Jake Marino
March 08, 2020 19:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBJill interviews Jake, which quickly devolves into a Hell Hole. -Jake and Jill discuss which state they would have vanish into thin air. - Jake and Jill reminisce about Port O' Call -Jake gives his 5 must-do's for Utah -Jake reveals what he thinks is the most underrated place in Utah --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Utah AF Co-Host Jill Haring
March 02, 2020 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBSince we are an interview show, who better to interview than the most interesting Utahn, Utah AF co-host Jill Haring! -Learn about Jill's views on mask wearing during a pandemic, which is sure to age well and never change. - Hear about Jill being the OG Tide-eater - Listen to Jake's "Push It" by Salt N Pepa impression. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Utah AF Co-Host Jill A
March 02, 2020 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBSince we are an interview show, who better to interview than the most interesting Utahn, Utah AF co-host Jill! -Learn about Jill's views on mask wearing during a pandemic, which is sure to age well and never change. - Hear about Jill being the OG Tide-eater - Listen to Jake's "Push It" by Salt N Pepa impression.
Episode Zero
February 14, 2020 01:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBThis was originally intended as a sound check, but we ended up rolling with it and publishing it because we share some important thoughts, we debate on whether "Siamese cats" is an outdated term, and explain the true meaning of "Utah AF." Recorded Feb 13, 2020.