Utah Famous
66 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 38 ratingsA podcast about the people, places, and history that make Utah so unexpectedly awesome.
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Episodes
Haunted Hallowed Halls
October 27, 2022 06:00 - 38 minutes - 17.7 MBThis week, Sarah tells some spooky stories from four University Campuses in Utah. Scholars beware! But seriously, some of these are pretty creepy.
Utah Cookie Wars
August 11, 2022 06:00 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MBHave you heard the Utah cookie gossip? This week Jordan is bringing up the Crumbl vs Crave and Dirty Dough lawsuit and we are here to fill you in on the details (along with a side of our own opinions).
ZCMI Christmas Windows
December 21, 2021 23:00 - 53 minutes - 24.7 MBOn this episode Jordan and Daniel dive into the fascinating history of the department store ZCMI.
Parley's Summit Wildlife Crossing
November 09, 2021 07:00 - 15 minutes - 7.19 MBThis week, Sarah talks about the wildlife crossing bridge in Summit County that you maybe didn't know was there...but you'll be really glad it is.
Halloween Minisode 5: Hi-Fi Murders
October 26, 2021 19:00 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MB**DISCLAIMER: These minisodes are not for kids or those who scare easily.** The last in our Halloween series of minisodes about infamous Utah killers, this week Daniel Blaser joins us once again to talk about the Hi-Fi murders that happened in Ogden, UT in 1974.
Halloween Minisode 4: Arthur Gary Bishop
October 23, 2021 06:00 - 15 minutes - 7.36 MB**DISCLAIMER: These minisodes are not for kids or those who scare easily.** Continuing in our series of minisodes for the month of October about infamous killers from Utah, this week Jordan and our special guest Daniel Blaser are taking about Arthur Gary Bishop who committed his crimes in the late 1970s through the mid 1980s.
Halloween Minisode 3: Ervil LeBaron
October 19, 2021 06:00 - 19 minutes - 9.07 MB**DISCLAIMER: These minisodes are not for kids or those who scare easily.** In this episode of our Halloween Minisode series on infamous killers from Utah, we have special guest Daniel Blaser back filling us all in on Ervil LeBaron, the polygamist leader who orchestrated several murders in the 1970s.
Halloween Minisode 2: Gary Gilmore
October 16, 2021 06:00 - 15 minutes - 6.91 MBDISCLAIMER: These minisodes are not for kids or those who scare easily. For the month of October we're doing a series of minisodes about infamous killers from Utah with our special guest, Daniel Blaser. This next one is about Gary Gilmore, whose Utah County murders and later execution became something the whole nation talked about in the late 1970s.
Minisode 1: Charles Thiede
October 12, 2021 06:00 - 17 minutes - 8.1 MBDISCLAIMER: These minisodes are not for kids or those who scare easily. For the month of October we're doing a series of minisodes about infamous killers from Utah with our special guest, Daniel Blaser. This first one is a "mild" one about Charles Theide, the first person executed after Utah became a state. Stay tuned for more in this series and place bets on how many episodes Sarah can stand!
Halloween Minisode 1: Charles Thiede
October 12, 2021 06:00 - 17 minutes - 8.1 MBDISCLAIMER: These minisodes are not for kids or those who scare easily. For the month of October we're doing a series of minisodes about infamous killers from Utah with our special guest, Daniel Blaser. This first one is a "mild" one about Charles Theide, the first person executed after Utah became a state. Stay tuned for more in this series and place bets on how many episodes Sarah can stand!
Utah Summer Recap
September 28, 2021 06:00 - 54 minutes - 25.1 MBWe're back! In this return episode, Sarah and Jordan talk about 10 things that you might have missed (or that you might remember) from the summer of 2021 in Utah.
Utah Jazz for Dummies
May 25, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 34.4 MBJoining us this week is Daniel Blaser to give us a condensed Utah Jazz history so if you were wanting to get on the Jazz bandwagon, here's your chance.
Trolley Square
April 13, 2021 06:00 - 46 minutes - 21.1 MBThis week, Sarah give us the history and background of Trolley Square, one of Utah’s most unique malls. But of course, it wasn’t always a mall AND it wasn’t always for trolleys.
Mark Hofmann Tour of Salt Lake
March 12, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBLike us, you've probably watched "Murder Among the Mormons" on Netflix and we curious where some of the locations are around Salt Lake City. In this episode we have special guest Daniel Blaser on to take us on a Dark Tour to the locations involved in the Mark Hofmann case and some locations from the documentary itself. We also have all the locations included right here for you to visit (please be respectful of residential locations!): https://www.google.com/maps/@/data=!3m1!4b1!4m3!11m2!2sh...
Utah's Top Five
February 09, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBThis week, Sarah talks about Utah's top five...everything–--from Universities and high schools to largest cities and smallest towns. Do you have a favorite music venue, ski resort, donut place, hike, or National Park? See where it ranks on this incredibly random list of Utah's top five's.
Capitol Theatre
January 26, 2021 07:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBRemember when we talked about the haunted happenings at the Capitol Theatre? Well, this week Jordan is taking us back to talk about the history of this classic theater from the beginning to present-day.
This is a Place Podcast
January 19, 2021 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBThis week's episode we recorded with Nate and Brandon for their podcast, This is a Place! We discussed why we started both our podcasts and, since they talk about places in Utah, we talked a little more about Allen Park/Hobbitville since we visited it after doing our initial episode. We hope you enjoy this episode and give a listen to This is a Place if you haven't already!
Hallmark Movies
December 22, 2020 07:00 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MBWe couldn't get through the holidays without sneaking an episode in especially about something truly important: Hallmark Movies! There were a handful filmed in Utah this year and this week Sarah breaks down the stories and filming locations along with some formulas for a good Hallmark Movie. Merry Christmas!
Utah's First Thanksgiving
November 24, 2020 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBWe all know about the first Thanksgiving but do you know about Utah's first Thanksgiving? This week, Sarah tells the story followed by a discussion of Utah Thanksgiving side dishes. Hope you're hungry.
Hotel Utah
November 17, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 26.4 MBDid you know that the Joseph Smith Memorial Building in Salt Lake used to be the world famous Hotel Utah? This week, Jordan will give us the history of this beautiful building and what once was including celebrity guests, clothing requirements, and why the Mormon's allowed a bar in the hotel.
Capitol Reef National Park
November 03, 2020 14:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBThis week, Sarah talks about Capitol Reef National Park including why it's called Capitol Reef and what you can do at this park that's kind of in the middle of all our National Parks.
Haunted Salt Lake
October 27, 2020 06:00 - 47 minutes - 33.9 MBHappy Halloween week! It's our last spooky episode and Jordan brings it this week with super creepy stories from some of Salt Lake's most haunted buildings.
One Year Anniversary
October 20, 2020 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBOne year of Utah Famous the podcast and this week Jordan and Sarah turn the tables on each other and find out what Utah favorites each have. Special thank you to all our listeners!
Salt Lake Grave Robber
October 13, 2020 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBOur spooky stories continue this week when Sarah shares the mysterious tale of grave robber John Baptiste from Salt Lake City. Get ready to be creeped out.
Devereaux Mansion
October 06, 2020 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBThis week, Jordan gives us the run-down of the historic Devereaux Mansion in Salt Lake City including the tales of it being haunted. Have you been there? Have you seen anything spooky? Well, Jordan has and will share her story with us on this week's episode.
Sundance Resort
September 29, 2020 06:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBThe Autumn colors have hit Utah and one of the best spots for viewing them is at the Sundance Resort! This week, Sarah digs into the history of the mountain resort (before and after Robert Redford came along) and finds some interesting bits to the story that make Sundance what it is today.
Salt Lake Cemetery
September 22, 2020 06:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBWe're creeping up on Halloween so Jordan is starting the Fall season off with a bit of history around a few of the Salt Lake Cemetery's spooky stories. Do you believe in ghosts?
Utah Accent
September 08, 2020 06:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBWhether we like to admit it or not, Utah has an accent...and that's ok! This week, Sarah discusses the local dialect and quizzes Jordan on her pronunciation of certain words. But more importantly, how do you say them?
High School Musical
August 25, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBAs summer vacation comes to a close it's time to head back to school for a study hall session of High School Musical. This week Jordan provides everything you need to know (but let's be honest, we will do more episodes later) on the groundbreaking Disney Channel franchise that put East High School on the map.
Interview: Will Rubio
August 11, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBWe had a lot of fun going behind the scenes this week with actor/comedian Will Rubio as we chatted about his history in Utah including his college and improv years up to his sixth season hosting BYUtv's Random Acts.
Pioneer Day
July 28, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBWe hope everyone had a good Pioneer Day! This week Jordan takes a trek through the history of our most popular state holiday (which is basically Utah's 4th of July, Part Two).
Pando
July 14, 2020 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBWait, you've never heard of Pando? A lot of people haven't. One of the world's largest organisms is located here in Utah and this week Sarah gets to the roots of the "Trembling Giant."
Great Salt Lake
June 30, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBWhat's so great about the Great Salt Lake? This week Jordan will fill you in on the history of the largest salt water lake in the Western Hemisphere that we're lucky to have in our own backyard.
Frisbee Inventor
June 23, 2020 06:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBThe inventor of the Frisbee was from Utah! So, the next time you toss a Frisbee, play Frisbee golf, or suit up for a game of Ultimate remember with pride that that piece of plastic perfection was invented by a Utahn.
Utah State Symbols
June 16, 2020 06:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBOn this week's episode Jordan will test your Utah trivia by going through all of Utah's symbols, from the official state dance to the state fish. Did you know Utah has a state star? Neither did we!
The BYU Hijacker
June 09, 2020 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBThis week Sarah takes us through the bizarre story of a BYU student turned hijacker in the 1970s (you know, when hijacking was commonplace). There are twists and turns that make this tale a story to remember.
Bear Lake Monster
June 04, 2020 16:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBThe legend of the Bear Lake Monster goes way back and this week Jordan dives into the history of this mystery. Do you believe in the Bear Lake Monster?
Bridal Veil Falls
May 19, 2020 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBDon't go chasing waterfalls but if you need something to do during quarantine...then by all means chase this one. This week Sarah goes into the history of Provo Canyon's beloved and beautiful Bridal Veil Falls including the legend that we didn't know existed.
Hobbitville
May 12, 2020 06:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBWe hope you're ready to get to the bottom of one of Utah's urban legends! This week Jordan goes into the myths and the truths behind "Hobbitville" in Salt Lake and trust us, the truths are just as interesting as the myths.
Bonneville Salt Flats
May 05, 2020 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBNeed a road trip idea while in quarantine? Head on out to the Bonneville Salt Flats for an easy social distancing activity (and on the way you can listen to it's history and facts courtesy of Sarah in this week's episode).
Leigh Harline
April 28, 2020 06:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBKnown for his memorable songs from Disney films, Leigh Harline hails from Utah and we couldn't be more proud. This week Jordan takes us into the history of this composer and songwriter and proves that Disney wouldn't be Disney without some key Utah players.
Krishna Temples
April 21, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBDid you know that Utah is home to two Krishna Temples? Neither did we! Join us this week as Sarah takes a look at all the Krishna Temples have to offer from the Festival of Colors to weekly Love Feasts to llama rentals.
Seraph Young
April 07, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBThe billboards around town talking about Seraph Young peaked our interest so this week Jordan goes into the story of the Utah woman who was the first woman to vote in the United States.
The Sandlot
March 31, 2020 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBIn our first episode together but apart, we're talking about a filmed in Utah favorite, the Sandlot! Sarah maybe knows this movie a little too well and Jordan might have a little PTSD from the carnival scene.
Zion National Park
March 24, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBIf you'd like a little escapism while under quarantine, join Jordan and a special guest to chat about the beautiful Zion National Park.
Pelican Point Murders
March 17, 2020 06:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBHere's a good old murder mystery from 1895 to keep you distracted through your quarantine days! Sarah takes us through the story of three cousins that were murdered near Pelican Point on Utah Lake and the crazy story that follows.
Utah Lake - Part Two
March 10, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 53 MBThis week we are joined by Sam Braegger of the Utah Lake Commission to continue our discussion on Utah Lake and where things are now. We cover everything from algae blooms to monsters (with some conservation efforts and recreational activities thrown in for good measure).
Pony Express
March 03, 2020 07:00 - 41 minutes - 29.6 MBThere's a certain romanticism attached to the Pony Express and this week Sarah goes into the short but memorable history of the fastest mail delivery system in the wild west (which also might involve watching the swoony 90s show "Young Riders").
Dumb and Dumber
February 25, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBFor those of you who didn't know, everyone's favorite buddy comedy Dumb and Dumber was filmed in Utah! This week Jordan fills us in on the behind the scenes and filming locations so if you've got no food, no job, and your pet's heads are falling off, give this episode a listen.
Ski Utah
February 18, 2020 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBIf Utah is famous for anything it's definitely for having the "greatest snow on earth." This week Jordan gives us a history of skiing in the Beehive State (sorry snowboarders) and why Utah is the top destination for hitting the slopes.