KSL Brightside
KSL Brightside. A smart take on life, current events, and everything important to you and your family - With a dose of fun. Join Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry every weekday from 1-3 on KSL NewsRadio, streaming live on YouTube from noon to 1pm.
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Afterparty! 1-Star Reviews, Ice Cream Sandwiches and the Oatmeal Cream Pie Bandit
It's Memorial Day weekend and we're celebrating by reading some of the best of Utah's one star reviews, ranking the best ice cream sandwiches, and tracking down the Oatmeal Cream Pie Bandit. Plus: the woman suing YouTube, Meta, and Reddit after her worst moment of texting and driving went viral. We end the stream with the story of a Georgia man, who claims he’s beating high gas prices with a pink Barbie Dream Camper.
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Movies That Stink, Steroid Olympics & More 1-Star Reviews
We kick things off with KSL Movie Show host Val Cameron ranking the movies that stink right now! Then it’s the three things that caught our attention including, new research that show GLP-1’s could reduce cancer progression, the "Steroid Olympics" are actually happening this weekend in Vegas (SNL called it), and Jeff Bezos says half of Americans should pay zero income tax — but is he the right messenger? Harvard experts on how to say no without being awkward, Utah's most savage 1-star reviews, and your Memorial Day plans. Fire up the grill and don't forget the sunscreen — Zion's already under fire restrictions.
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Screen Time Risks, $11K in Groceries & Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
The Surgeon General just dropped a major advisory warning that kids are spending up to 9 hours a day on screens — and it's a public health crisis. Plus, Utah households are spending $11,008 a year on groceries (the highest in the country), KSL Investigative Journalist Dave Cawley joins to break down some of Utah’s Tiniest Towns ahead of Memorial Day as UDOT is warning of 90-minute Memorial Day delays on US-6.College graduates across the country are booing commencement speakers who mention AI — we play the audio from former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, music exec Scott Borchetta, and more. Teens say AI is stealing their summer jobs, and we find out which word Utah misspells more than any other state. Plus, would you go to an adult prom? -
Afterparty: Lyft Driver Fakes Damage with AI + Utah's Tiniest Towns
A Lyft driver tried to scam a passenger with an AI-generated photo of spilled food — and got busted by a watermark. Plus, a seagull reminds us that not even King Charles is safe from nature, science explains why summer heat makes animals (and us) lose it, and we quiz Ethan on whether Utah's weirdest town names are real or made up. We ask viewers to share their favorite tiny Utah towns during the stream! We end the stream with a discussion on an adult prom happening in southern Utah. -
Utah's Deadliest Roads, Teens Up Past Midnight & Would You Buy Your Kid a House?
A new Osmond concert venue is coming to Provo Canyon, Trader Joe's announces its first West Jordan location, and Utah state parks are expanding their life jacket loaner program just in time for summer. We also dig into the Brigham City hit-and-run that has a family and police searching for answers, and KSL's look at Utah's five deadliest roads — where they are and what's being done about them.Plus, a Wall Street Journal report says more parents are buying homes for their adult kids….we have thoughts and so do our listeners. Nearly half of teens are losing sleep to phone use after midnight, a groundbreaking clinical trial is tackling broken heart syndrome in women, and we learn that Woody from Toy Story is sometimes voiced by Tom Hanks' brother. Oh, and a Washington Post critic went on an exhaustive search for the best kids' show. (No surprise on the winner) -
Afterparty! AI Ruined Graduation (and Other Things We Need to Talk About, Like Ethan's Weight)
AI botched a graduation ceremony in Arizona, mispronouncing and skipping names while students walked the stage and the same concern is sparking student protests right here in Utah. Plus, is your boss watching your every move? We break down the line between workplace monitoring and privacy. Also: Costco's new 1,640-calorie food court item, the unsettling mood side effect GLP-1 users are calling "Ozempic Personality," and Alex tries to guess Ethan's weight. -
SLC Has the 6th LEAST Traffic in America? Plus: AI Soulmates, Tracking Your Kids & More
Salt Lake City just ranked #6 in the entire country for least traffic according to Consumer Affairs, and we have questions! We're also digging into the new proposed shuttle system for Arches National Park, debating whether parents should be held responsible when teens organize takeovers, and diving into a BYU Wheatley Institute study called "Secret Soulmates" about people forming real emotional bonds with AI. Is it cheating if you have an AI companion while in a relationship? KSL NewsRadio's Eric Cabrera joins to talk about the growing trend of parents tracking their kids. -
Afterparty! Southwest Just BANNED Humanoids From Flights! Utah's #1 Ice Cream Flavor? & The Benefit of Eating Pickles
A man brought his robot on a plane… Now, Southwest Airlines has added robotic friends to its no-fly list. Food & Wine just named the one ice cream flavor every state needs to try — Utah's pick might surprise you(not), but does it fit? And Ethan wants to talk about pickles. -
San Diego Mosque Shooting Updates, Dirty Soda's in SPACE?, plus ChatGPT Wants Your Bank Info
San Diego Police have neutralized the threat after an active shooter was reported at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Ethan and Alex bring the latest updates as they develop.Plus: Salt Lake City's airport just landed a share of the FAA's $970M for family-friendly travel improvements, SLC is accepting applications for an open city council seat, and a new study says nutrient-rich soda-like drinks could fuel astronauts on deep-space missions. We'll also break down how Salt Lake City stacks up against other cities competing for an MLB expansion team.In Hour 2: Utah is #1 in the nation for high school financial literacy — but Salt Lake City just ranked DEAD LAST among 53 major metros for new-grad job prospects, according to ADP Research. How is that even possible? Then: OpenAI launched ChatGPT personal finance tools that let you connect your bank accounts through Plaid — but should you really hand your financial data to an AI chatbot? And a small town in New York declared a state of emergency over AI-powered license plate cameras. We discuss how a Utah attorney performed life-saving CPR mid-hearing and is giving props to his time in the Boy Scouts. -
Afterparty! Kilby Block Party Recap, Apple's Spy Pin & Follicle Watch 2026
Ethan breaks down his weekend and Kilby Block Party and shares some photos of a standout band who stayed strong in the cold. Then: the viral video that enraged the internet. A Washington man hurled a rock at "Lani," a beloved endangered monk seal in Maui, told witnesses he was "rich enough to pay the fines," and is now facing federal charges. His lawyer says he was trying to help turtles.Plus, Apple is building an AI wearable pin with cameras and mics that record everything around you — does it go too far? And finally, it's Follicle Watch 2026: we revisit "The Great Unbalding" and PP405, the hair loss drug heading to Phase 3 trials. But has the openness around balding just turned into a nonstop marketing gimmick? We talk ads, honesty, and our own hair journeys. -
Stinky Movies, Crop Chaos & Concert Dos and Don’ts!
KSL Movie Show host Andy Farnsworth stops by to break down the films you should skip — and the ones worth your time — plus he weighs in on the biggest entertainment story of the week: the official search for the next James Bond is underway.Then it's Ethan and Alex’s version of the Three Things You Need to Know— from a potential $13 billion boost for clothing retailers thanks to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, to Ford's CEO warning that AI will replace half of all white-collar workers as 20,000 automotive jobs vanish, and crop problems in southern Utah. A farmer is speaking out after TikTokers drove through and destroyed his crops — and the main culprit just posted a response claiming he thought it was just grass.We've also got the teen takeover phenomenon hitting close to home (including Alex's unforgettable Maverik parking lot experience), why concerts and everyday life keep getting less affordable, and KSL NewsRadio's Eric Cabrera joins us with some concert dos and don’ts as Kilby Block Party kicks off its seventh year today at the Utah State Fairpark. We wrap it all up with "Really Real Headlines" and "First World Problems" — because it’s Friday, so why not!? -
Afterparty! TikTokers vs. Crops + First World Problems
A Hurricane, Utah, farm manager named Todd Brown is asking for help after diesel truck TikTokers rolled through his oat fields — night after night — snapping golden-hour content for social media after a regional truck event. The main TikToker finally responded, claiming he thought it was just grass. Ethan and Alex hear the responses posted online and share their takes on the issue. Then we close with "First World Problems." Starting with a report that some billionaires are now telling other billionaires to shut up and pay their taxes, as wealth-tax proposals gain steam in New York and California. -
Free-Range Kids, Fast-Growing Cities & a City With No Name
Utah is burning — and blowing over. Ethan and Alex kick things off with their three things, including how wildfires scorched hundreds of acres in Wayne and Millard counties this week while wind ripped power poles down across the state.We break down which Utah cities are growing the fastest (and what that means for the rest of us), get the latest on the hantavirus cruise ship's timeline to sail again, and dig into Rep. Blake Moore's new bipartisan bill that wants to let your kids roam free without the cops showing up. Plus, Ogden Valley's brand-new city needs a name — the official options are fine, but we asked AI to pitch some of its own and read them to Ethan live on air.In our second hour, we discuss what the trucking and construction industry has to say about a federal gas tax holiday, plus Sloan Schrage, KSL Investigative Reporter, joins the show to discuss how more people are using buy now pay later for essentials like groceries. We discuss how women are buying more homes, but the men they date have some strong feelings about it.. Plus, sandwich drone delivery. -
Afterparty: Do You Eat Airbnb Leftovers? Plus, Monster Wolves
Ethan and Alex kick off the live stream with a discussion about Japan’s new Monster Wolves Robots and how they are being used. They read through some home listing roasts, debate when it’s appropriate to eat leftover food in an Airbnb and discuss our fascination with true crime following the sentencing of Kouri Richins. -
Ask an Officer, Kouri Richins Sentenced to Life in Prison, and AI Doctors
For National Police Week, Ethan and Alex sit down with Kevin Murray, President of Utah’s Fraternal Order of Police, to discuss some things that people may misunderstand about police officers. Kouri Richins gets sentenced to life in Prison. KSL Legal Analyst and Co-Host of Inside Sources Greg Skordas joins with life analysis. Ethan and Alex wrap the show, talking about AI doctors and dog positivity. -
Afterparty: Kouri Richins’ Facial Expressions in Court + Adults are in a Fun Drought
Kouri Richins, who has been convicted of killing her husband, is being sentenced today. Ethan and Alex react to some of her unique facial expressions while she was listening to others speak in court. In an effort to bring some positivity, since adults are apparently experiencing a “Fun Drought”, Ethan and Alex discuss ways they fit in fun in their lives. -
Diamond Digestion Theft, Beta Moms & the Case for More Recess
Ethan and Alex kick things off with their three things, including an update on the Canvas hack, 30-minute Amazon deliveries and a man who swallowed stolen Tiffany diamonds and later pooped them out has decided to represent himself in court. Plus, the American Academy of Pediatrics says kids need more recess, not less, as childhood obesity climbs and school districts keep cutting break time. We also dig into the rise of "beta moms" who are ditching the helicopter parenting playbook in favor of date nights and dirty dishes.
Then, the EU is cracking down on addictive social media design; UPD detectives are urging you to freeze your credit right amid a recent scam. A lawsuit claims ChatGPT helped plan a school shooting, while in the education world, professors return to old-school Blue Book exams, Crumbl leadership shakes up, and Dunkin's parent company files for an IPO (but do we even like the donuts?)
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Afterparty: Diet Coke Parties, Balding, and Live Concerts in the Movie Theatre?
A shortage of aluminum caused by the Strait of Hormuz closure is making Diet Coke hard to find across Asia — and in India, people are responding the only logical way: by throwing Diet Coke parties. Plus, there's a new medicine that claims to treat baldness… but would you actually try it? AMC is rolling out live concert streams in movie theaters, and we want to know: would you pay $40–$70 to watch a live show on the big screen? And Eric Clapton cuts a concert short after someone throws something at him on stage. -
Parking Fights, Passport Crackdowns & Everything In Between
Ethan and Alex discuss a recent update from Utah health officials on Utahns exposed to hantavirus. Plus, a debate making waves in Florida over parking spot rules, fueled by new conversations about who deserves priority access. The hosts end the first how discussing how the federal government prepares to revoke passports from parents behind on child support.In hour 2, Ethan and Alex break down the consideration for a federal gas tax suspension amid the war in Iran and high gas prices. Then we pivot to Utah updates—from the Jazz’s plans around their #2 draft pick to the state’s first-ever historical museum, a project aiming to bridge past and present. Rounding things out, Texas launches a lawsuit accusing Netflix of harmful data practices. -
Afterparty: Tornado Kitten Rescue, Viral Downfalls & Weekend Wallet Mysteries
Ethan and Alex kick things off with another update on Hantavirus, with the help of an AI‑generated Hantavirus rap about symptoms, followed by the heart‑melting true story of a kitten pulled alive from Mississippi tornado rubble. From there, we jump to the internet’s collective lament over beloved things ruined by becoming too popular. We also look into why Americans tip less on weekends, according to the Wall Street Journal. To end the stream, a discussion on the rise of budget grocery chains and the tension between “shameful” and “savvy” discount shopping. -
Movies that Stink, Costco Chicken Tenders and UFO’s
KSL Brightside serves up a full buffet of the bizarre and the brilliant. Val Cameron of the KSL Movie Show, stops by to break down the movies that stink, we run through the Three Things—including a hacked Canvas that’s come back to life, a historically bad snowmelt year, and Costco’s new chicken tender craze—before diving into America’s uncertain relationship with chicken. Then it’s UFO files, GLP‑1 judgment, World Cup sticker shock, and your texts on Mother’s Day gifts NOT to give… plus what’s going on with Bigfoot.
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Afterparty: Mother’s Day, Weird Cars and TMI
We start with a conversation on bad gifts to give for Mother’s Day, jump to a car that gets more miles per gallon than your brain can process, peek into the new world of parking‑lot license plate readers to curb retail theft, and end with a deep dive into why oversharing might be your secret social superpower. -
Spirit Airlines for Sale (Apparently), Paid Parking in Ogden & Bear Attacks - Oh My!
From Ogden’s new paid‑parking plan and Provo’s smart conservation move near Slate Canyon to Salt Lake City’s heated debate over a street‑camping ban, we’re breaking down 3 things happening across Utah before diving into the internet’s latest group project: buying Spirit Airlines.We touch on Utah’s national spotlight for measles and hantavirus, with a check-in from Steve on his new hantavirus cruise line. We also question whether Disney Adults are actually the happiest debtors alive and explore why younger generations refuse to answer phone calls as telephobia rises.Then it’s No Mow May—a benefit for pollinators, or does it just create a tick problem? Ethan walks through what to do in a real bear attack, and finally, a little digital spring‑cleaning to wrap things up. -
New E-Bike Regulations, Kamikaze Dolphins and Space Junk!
Ethan and Alex tackle the wave of new Utah laws taking effect today—from roundabout rules to the kratom ban and new e‑bike helmet requirements—before jumping into Jeff Bezos selling his yacht in a classic “First World Problems” moment. They explore the strange story of alleged kamikaze dolphins, break down a Yellowstone bear attack with real survival tips, and dig into whether the four‑day school week is gaining traction. KSL NewsRadio’s Eric Cabrera joins KSL Brightside to discuss the pressure families feel from overscheduled kids. NASA ambassador Patrick Wiggins weighs in on growing space‑trash concerns, and the show wraps with a nod to KSL NewsRadio’s 104th birthday. -
Afterparty: First World Problems, Flavored Vapes, and No More Kratom!
Ethan and Alex kick things off by unpacking Jeff Bezos’ decision to sell his mega‑yacht, then jump into the return of fruit‑flavored vaping—now with a smartphone twist—and Utah’s crackdown on kratom. The chaos continues as they debate Delta’s snack‑less flights and Alex confronts Ethan’s growing Hantavirus fixation. -
Sprinkler shaming, Cinco de Mayo, and school cell phone bans don't work?
Ethan and Alex kick off the radio show with a quick hit of Utah’s biggest conversations of the day: from the state’s favorite license plate and rising cougar encounters to the fiery Box Elder datacenter debate that packed a room with frustrated residents. Utah’s new ban on prop bets is set to go into effect, the hosts discuss how this opens up the conversation parents need to have with their kids about gambling.Ethan and Alex talk with Bret Rawson of the law firm Nelson Jones, also general counsel of the Utah Fraternal Order of Police and a former police officer, about when bystanders should intervene in law enforcement situations, following an incident over the weekend. Alex quizzes Ethan on Cinco de Mayo.The second hour covers drought‑driven sprinkler shaming, July 4th wildfire worries, new research on school cell‑phone bans, and a viral teacher who turns student emails into emo anthems.Three trending things-
Which Utah license plate looks the best? A surprisingly passionate statewide debate.
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Cougar sightings are up. Wildlife officials explain why encounters are increasing and how to stay safe.
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Box Elder Data Center drama. A packed, heated meeting as commissioners approve the next step of a controversial data‑center proposal. We reset the story: why residents are upset, what the project actually is, and why commissioners say it’s still far from a done deal. (Plenty of sound opportunities from last night’s crowd.)
Utah’s ban on prop betting goes into effect WednesdayUtah’s new restriction on proposition betting takes effect Wednesday. The state is pushing back against prediction‑market platforms that insist they’re not gambling. We explain what prop bets are, why the state is cracking down, and how parents can talk to kids about online money‑risk traps.Should you intervene with law enforcement?A passerby helped UHP troopers arrest a knife‑wielding man — raising a big question: When is it smart to intervene in law enforcement situations?Ethan and Alex bring on guest Bret Rawson, attorney, former police officer, and general counsel for the Utah Fraternal Order of Police, to break down the risks and realities of civilian intervention.Cinco de Mayo and Taco TuesdayFood deals, quick history, and a rapid‑fire Cinco de Mayo quiz to close out the hour.Sprinkler shameUtah’s drought continues and it turns out, there are ways to report your neighbor for wasting water. We ask: Would you turn in your neighbor for watering too early?Fireworks & the Fourth of JulyA dry winter + the nation’s 250th anniversary = fire officials and veterans bracing for a risky July 4th. We look at wildfire concerns, safety warnings, and what communities may need to rethink this year.School cell phone bans don’t change test scores… But that’s not the pointA new study says school cell‑phone bans don’t change attendance or test scores. A new study claims phone bans don’t affect attendance or academic performance. Alex walks through the real concern of what students are doing on their phones in school and the aftereffects.Teacher turns student emails into emo songsA teacher has gone viral for transforming student emails into full‑blown emo tracks. Ethan and Alex listen to the song and discuss the emails. -
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KSL Brightside Afterparty: Rodent Droppings, No Filming on Flights and Teacher Emo Emails
A study claiming school cell‑phone bans don’t change attendance or test scores — while the real issue may be the nonstop digital drama happening off the record; a rare and unsettling hantavirus situation that turns a routine health segment into a crash course on rodent‑borne risks. Alex and Ethan talk about new restrictions from UK airlines that are reshaping what travel vloggers or anyone can film in the air. Alex and Ethan end the stream with a teacher who turned his students’ emails into an emo song.
Welcome, School Cell Phone Ban research, and more
Ethan and Alex kick off day 2 of KSL Brightside... they mention a new study claims phone bans don’t affect attendance or academic performance, but Alex is worried about other issues phones are causing in the classroom.
Health Class: Rodent Droppings & Rare Human‑to‑Human Hantavirus
As a suspected cruise‑ship outbreak raises unsettling questions.. We talk about what hantavirus actually is, why rodent exposure matters, and how public‑health messaging walks the line between caution and panic.
YouTuber Problems: UK Airlines Crack Down on In‑Flight Filming
British Airways and others are tightening rules on recording in the cabin — including bans on filming crew without consent and outright prohibitions on livestreaming.
Teacher Turns Student Emails Into Emo Songs
A teacher goes viral for transforming student emails into full‑blown emo tracks.
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Ethan & Alex Are Back! Welcome to KSL Brightside
Ethan and Alex kick off KSL Brightside with a proper welcome‑back—who they are, where they’ve been, and why they’re here. From there, the conversation shifts into the “Perfect Parent Club” as Utah revisits a big question: should parents be allowed to teach their own kids driver’s ed? The crew brings it to the audience for debate.Then it’s full travel mode: Spirit Airlines’ sudden shutdown sparks passenger chaos, airlines raise fares but people keep booking. Fake voicemails from a very fake former KSL exec interrupt the show, and a non-fake, very alive, Doug Wright surprises Ethan and Alex.The show keeps rolling with students racing through online degrees, three trending stories you won’t believe (including illegal vape sales, dishwasher radio voices, and Trump passports), and whether convenience stores like Maverik should worry about fast‑food competition. Ethan and Alex wrap with Utah outdoors news—from stocking prehistoric fish to what to do if animals are nesting near your home. -
KSL Brightside Afterparty: Let's talk Star Wars, Sky Babies & Social Signals
Ethan and Alex are back from the Nightside Project with the new KSL Brightside. It’s May the 4th, so Michael brings the Star Wars props, before the crew jumps into eye‑catching travel headlines: a cruise ship hit with hantavirus concerns, a baby born two months early at 30,000 feet, and a United flight forced into an emergency over an unruly passenger—with a nod to the ghost of Spirit Airlines along the way. Plus, a Wall Street Journal conversation starter on comfort vs. quality of life, a psychologist’s take on the pursuit of happiness, health‑class real talk, and overthinking body‑language myth.Watch the KSL Brightside 12 PM stream on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheKSLBrightside -
Disney Recap, Winter Games and ZENHEADLINES
Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry recap Ethan's trip to Disney where he rates the Genie Plus line waiting system that has replaced the fast pass and Alex wonders what a diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympics in Beijing really actually accomplished. Plus, another week of Faux-Intern Ryan providing a zenheadline featuring a Dairy Queen Manager who takes the time to thwart a Karen.
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Ethan Goes to Disney, How Australia Lost the War against the Emu
Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry jump on together for a quick episode before Ethan heads to Disneyland where he forces his children to pay their own way. Millard then launches into a story not for the faint of heart if you are a large bird lover as details emerge as to how the Australians have had to fight to defeat the mighty emu over the past several decades. Finally, a #zenheadline that features two collegiate athletes who have found their niche in the NIL market earning hundreds of thousands of dollars for their massive social media presence as athletes. Ethan defends the bureaucracy that is the NCAA. Of course, he does.
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Packs of Coyotes, a Meatloaf and Loving Thy Neighbor (kinda)
Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry get together for their weekly session of news bytes, stupid rants, and Tom Cruise shenanigans. Alex compares Elon Musk to Willy Wonka, Ethan is approached at a local grocery store about how many coyotes he could kill if he was attacked by a pack of them and Amazon Prime is streaming the Mission Impossible movies, which Alex finds impossible to stomach.
A #zenheadline featuring a challenge from a gym owner to shovel your neighbor's walkways and a local Salt Lake City donut shop is opening a location near Alex's house and it's going to be a real problem for his diet. Don't worry, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall gives herself an 'A' for her grade on Mayor-ing last year.
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Hey! Alex and Ethan are back.... What have they been up to?
Alex Kirry and Ethan Millard defy all odds and are back to posting episodes once a week for the Nightside Project on the KSL Podcast Network because they are slaves to the man(Sheryl)!
With the upheaval of both Ethan and Alex's work worlds, the boys catch up on what's been going on since KSL and Bonneville acquired The Zone Sports Network and Alex has to work full-time as a Sports Talk Show Host. Ethan rolls out a #zenheadline in true fashion from a 10-year old story of a dog dying (thanks, Ethan). Stay tuned as the guys will drop weekly episodes going forward now that things have settled down a little in both of their worlds. Plus, a walk down memory lane when KSL let Nightside into the building for the first time all those years ago and they proceeded to break things in the office because they treated it like a frat house. Not much has changed.
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Tammy and Chad Daybell Murder Charges and 90's Fashion
Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry have now lived to watch the waist height of pants go down. all the way up, all the way down and all the way back up again. This saddens them both as its just another indicator on how little they know about fashion and how old they are. Plus, new charges surface for Chad and Lori Daybell, the Idaho couple charged with the death of Tylee Ryan and her brother JJ Valow. Not only are there 1st degree murder charges in the deaths of Lori Daybell's kids, Chad's wife Tammy was also found to be murdered after a new autopsy and they have also been charged with the same 1st degree murder chagres of Tammy Daybell. Why does the nation, and Utah in particular love these murder stories so much?
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Ethan Millard gets a New Car, Brags
Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry come together for their weekly dressing down of one another on the Nightside Project Podcast as Ethan reveals he got himself a cool New (vintage) Mercedez-Benz. The guys then reminisce about the times when we used to scare kids into safe driving by showing them terrible, gruesome accidents. The viral youth football video that everyone is weighing in on makes an appearance and Ethan rolls out a Zenheadline.
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Ethan goes to the San Diego Zoo
Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry catch up after Ethan took some time to go to California where he had an interesting experience with the bathrooms at the famous San Diego Zoo. Plus, a round of Zenheadlines that is sure to uplift...maybe. Ethan makes it weird.
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Tales of Mother Day
Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry start off the program with tales of Mother's Day 2021 when Ethan made the bold move of just leaving his wife home for the weekend by herself. He claims that it was his gift to her, not having to be around the kids and him for 3 whole days while Alex makes the argument that it's just another Valentine's Day-type holiday filled with pressure. Plus, Alex encounters his first Karen in the wild who laid down a profanity laced, anti-mask tirade at a poor Costco greeter. Grab the popcorn and enjoy the show.
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Simulated cruises?
Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry are back for another episode of the Nightside Project. The topic of cruising comes up again on this show and one of the most interesting ideas is to simulating cruise adventures instead of going to an actul excerusion.
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Chicken Sandwich Challenge; Sports Radio Madlib Adlib
Alex Kirry and Ethan Millard have some fun with Ethan explaining how he is doing a chicken sandwich with his kids and guessing what restaurant they come from and also what they like as well. It will be a bracket he will keep track of.
Alex also has some fun and creates a mock sports radio madlib adlib. They end with some zen headlines.
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Guy's going through mid-life crisis because they don't feel important
Alex Kirry and Ethan Millard discussed turning 40 years old and that birthday is one that a lot of people have their eyes on. Alex said he usually doesn't care about birthday milestones and mid-life crises. He ponders if he should be buying a certain car. In an article, there was a theory about how mid-life crises happen because people want to feel important.
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Could a four-day work week make its way to America?
Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry get together on the Nightside Project today to discuss the 4-day work week that is being tested in Europe as an alternative to the rigor of the traditional 40-hour workweek over 5 days, this would only be a 32-hour week. Spain is testing this right now and since the pandemic, the boys think that everyone will have warmed up to the idea. A #zenheadline recounting a man whose dream vacation was turned into a nightmare after getting off a plane early only to spend time in Bangor, Maine instead of San Francisco.
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Can your work force you to get the vaccine before a return to the office?
Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry are back in the saddle as the guys discuss if businesses or airlines will require people to have the vaccine to get back to the office or to traveling. The question is, will your workplace allow you to come back without a vaccine or is it lawful to even ask workers if they've had the COVID-19 Vaccine. Then, Ethan brings up a strange #zenheadline where one restaurant wants to avoid falling victim to the closures that have happened during the pandemic by promoting their place with a man spending 24 hours in a pool full of refried beans. 24-hours in a pool of beans? Where do you go to the bathroom? Oh, dear.
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How to talk to your kids about dating
Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry discuss some of the latest headlines across their little world including a group rescued from a deserted island after being there for 33 days. They also talk about broaching the dating topic with their kids and The lady who sprayed her hair with Gorilla Glue instead of regular hair adhesive is getting a world-renown plastic surgeon to help her terrible situation out.
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Vacationing at Disney World during COVID-19 is quite unique
Alex Kirry and Ethan Millard are back for another episode and this time it is all about Alex's vacation to Florida where he and his family went to Disney World. The experience is like no other with the limited crowds due to COVID-19 restrictions and it was quite enjoyable.
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Only one protestor should up at New York state capitol
Alex Kirry and Ethan Millard are back after a bit of the break and bring you some new Nightside Project episodes. There was the threat of protests at state Capitol's across the country and at the New York state capitol just a single person showed up for the event. His goal was to be part of a peaceful protest and it was with just the one person.
Also, Alex describes how it took for his mom to get the COVID-19 vaccine and basically gamed the system with an accidental sign up.
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Would you try baked pineapple... with cheese?
Alex Kirry and Ethan Millard are back after a bit of the break and bring you some new Nightside Project episodes. In this return episode, the two discuss a few serious things at the beginning about work safety. Then the silliness comes out with Ethan bringing forward a recipe for baked pineapple.
They also talk some sports with the AFC and NFC championship games this weekend.
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Introducing new Christmas traditions; What is a pocket sax?
Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry start to get into the Christmas Spirit as Ethan rolls out a couple of new traditions that he's trying out on his family including chopping down their own tree and also a gingerbread house party. Ethan also found a perfect gift for a saxophonist, the pocket sax! Alex laments the fact that his family's Elf on the Shelf has actually found where their new house is and is ruining Alex's life a little but Ethan comes up with a plan to tell the kids that he has Covid-19 and to stay away from him. Plus, a zenheadline involving a very generous FedEx driver.
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Mysterious Utah monolith might have an explanation about its removal
Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry usher in December with a statement made today from the group of people claiming responsibility for removing the Utah Monolith out of the Southern Utah Desert. Ethan explains why it is a misdemeanor to poop in the desert and Alex breaks down why Santa Clause shouldn't be getting so much credit for bringing presents. Then Ethan rolls out another #zenheadline for you to finish your day happy involving an escape from North Korea by a very talented and brave gymnast.
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Get ready for new TSA guidelines when traveling this holiday season
Alex Kirry and Ethan Millard talk about the TSA's new Thanksgiving guidelines to traveling with your favorite foods across the country. If you're thinking of taking sides, main dishes and desserts with you through the airports of America, this is your go-to guide to do so and Ethan brings zen headlines featuring a Spanish botched sculpture that they are now famous for.
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NIghtside Gets in The (early) Holiday Mood
Alex Kirry and Ethan Millard get together after the most recent birth of Alex's new baby to talk about how nice it was not to have to be working in the KSL Newsradio newsroom last week while the election results were slowly rolling out. Alex made the mistake of reading both Joe Biden and President Trump's supportive texts into the station that mostly just attacked the poor news anchors delivering the updated headlines.
Ethan shares a fast-food headline from Burger King in the UK who gave a rare shoutout to their main competitor, McDonald's, and Alex plays the first Christmas song of the season for Ethan to enjoy. No mention of Tom Cruise, thank heavens.
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Timeout! Saved by the Bell is back
Alex Kirry and Ethan Millard share their feelings on the new Saved By The Bell reboot that NBC's streaming service Peacock is rolling out this winter. Remembering Kelly Kapowski, AC Slater and Zack Morris, the guys recall that entertainment gurus are aiming everything at our childhood memories and taking advantage. Plus, Costco ends ties with a coconut water company that supplied their warehouses with Coconut water that was picked by monkeys. MONKEYS!
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Is Tom Cruise really an American hero?
Alex Kirry and Ethan Millard talk about Ethan's recent travels, taking kids to football games during COVID and Tom Cruise as an American hero and a #zenheadline featuring a Canadian man on a walk finding a random 43 million-year-old fossil.
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Giant meals on a plane? We might have a solution
Ethan is in California and has had some interesting flights and some suggestions on what we can do about the passengers who find it necessary to bring giant meals on to the plane. Ethan was also at the BYU vs. Houston Football game last Friday night and says that BYU fans couldn't contain themselves and went from being socially distant and responsible to celebrating the win with a few too many exchanges of respiratory droplets.
Plus a Zen headline that had the potential of being out of this world but someone wanted to see their daughter's wedding. We'll explain.
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Its Official, Tom Cruise is Heading to Space, How Much does President Trump Really Weigh?
Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry begin by discussing the difficulties of at-home learning to begin this school year.. COVID-19 may set back this generation of school kids for a lot longer than we are anticipating. Alex updates a story that was rumored back in May of this year and now its been confirmed, Tom Cruise will be shooting a movie in space! Hitching a ride on Elon Musk's Falcon 9 Dragon, the international super star will be solidified as silver screen deity forever more with Ethan. Finally, a #zenheadline featuring the kindness of strangers in a Dairy Queen drive thru and Dairy Queen has breakfast? Its a hoot.
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Flying during COVID-19 is a surreal experience
Alex Kirry and Ethan Millard discuss traveling on a plan during COVID-19 pandemic. Ethan was on a short flight to St. George and he detailed the experience of flying which was unique.
Plus there we have zen headlines to brighten your day.
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How to increase your chance of being involved in a shark attack?
Alex Kirry and Ethan Millard are back for another podcast episode. The two discuss the first-world problem about high-speed internet, but the main topic is an animal quiz that Ethan gives to Alex.
They also talk about political ads as we are nearing election day.
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Everyone now has a tree blowing down story
Alex Kirry and Ethan Millard react to the huge wind storm that rocked the Wasatch front with damage, school closures, and power outages. With these strong winds, everyone now has that go-to story about trees falling over and causing a mess.
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Even in Utah people give you side looks if you have a lot of kids
Alex Kirry and Ethan Millard are back in podcast form. The two discuss how Alex is welcoming his sixth kid in a few months and he talked about how even in Utah which is known for big families he is getting a few eyebrows raised when people find out.
The second half gets into what the NBA has been doing with social justice and how to talk about it on the radio and to others in general about this sensitive topic.
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July 31, 2020 -- FULL SHOW
Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry take you through the lighter side of the news.
- The show wraps up its limited run as we achieved our goal of lowering covid numbers in Utah, wink, winnk
- We find out what those Chinese seeds are up to.
- Want to watch Netflix on slow speed?
- First World Problems
- Podcast keep on going?
- Trash pilling up in Philly?
- All of the Steve Stimulus' spoofs.
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Will you speed up Netflix?
Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry discuss a weird piece of tech news from Netflix which is allowing the shows to be slowed down or sped up. Is this something you would do?
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Live until 130 years old?
Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry discuss a golfer who clearly said and positively that they will live until 130 years old.
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We really want to do normal stuff again
Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry discuss what they will do once COVID-19 is in the rearview mirror.
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COVID-19 numbers are down, you are welcome, Utah!
Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry were brought back to slow the spread of COVDI-19 and it has been achieved and this is why this show is our last broadcast.
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Was this wedding invitation in good or bad taste?
Alex Kirry and Ethan Millard go over a wedding invitation that has some restricts and request for this in-person wedding being taken place during Covid-19.
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Target lady who threw a fit is claiming an illness
Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry discuss how a lady who had a breakdown at a Target is now claiming she has mental issues. Should people forgive her?
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Arnold Schwarzenegger is 73!!
Alex KIrry and Ethan Millard go through some headlines and the big one that is shocking to everyone is that Arnold Schwarzenegger is 73 years old.
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More Vegas talks, Americans are still barred from European Union
Alex Kirry and Ethan Millard continue talking about taking a work trip to Las Vegas just because. Also, the European Union has extended its ban of Americans traveling to its country.
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July 30, 2020 -- FULL SHOW
Alex Kirry and Ethan Millard take you through the day in the lighter side of news.
- Back to school checklist is a bit weird this year.
- Steve is back with a buffet!
- Tech giants are rolling in the dough during covid-19
- Las Vegas wants you to come to town... to work?
- Should we accept an apology after she thrashed a Target?
- Couples therapy
- Start thinking about wearing eye protection
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Las Vegas wants you to travel to its city and work remotely
Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry discuss how the city of Las Vegas wants to lure in people who are working remotely to come to their town and work and "play" in their town.
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Tech giants are rolling in the dough during COVID-19
Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry discuss how the biggest of the biggest tech companies are making so much money with people stuck at home.
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Back to school supply list is a bit different
Alex Kirry and Ethan Millard go through the back-to-school checklist which looks a whole lot different during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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We found the worst babysitting gig
Alex Kirry and Ethan Millard go over some headlines with the main one being the worst baby sitting job offer ever.
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Dr. Matt Wooley answers your questions
Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry are joined by Dr. Matt Wooley to answer the questions people want answered regarding mental health during COVID-19.
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Exchange coins for free food?
Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry find out Chic-Fil-A and Taco Bell that really want your coins and to entice people to do that these restaurants would give you some free food if you either brought in coins to pay or even to just exchange coins for cash plus a gift card.
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July 29, 2020 -- FULL SHOW
Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry take you through the lighter side of news.
- How has quarantine impacted your personality.
- News for the one percenter.
- Dr. Matt Wooley answers your questions.
- Worst babysitting job ever.
- Backseat drivers.
- Gold fight over Russia vs. China in Africa.
- Teddy Bear found after days of searching with help from Ryan Reynolds.
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Is the lockdown changing your personality?
Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry get into some quarantine news and how being stuck at home is changing people's personality during these times.
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July 28, 2020 -- FULL SHOW
Alex Kirry and Ethan Millard take you through the lighter side of news.
- Buffets are open in Utah!
- High school sports are going forward in Utah
- Man circles the globe on boat, has no clue about COVID-19
- Child care industry in trouble.
- Disney, Universal cancel Halloween events.
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Child Care crisis that could be a problem for a generation
Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry discuss a serious topic with how child care could be an issue with how employment is changing during COVID.
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Halloween events are canceled at Disney World
Alex KIrry and Ethan Millard take you through a vacation club.
- Airline travel may not be at pre-pandemic levels until 2024
- Disney and Universal scrapping Halloween activities.
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Man circling the globe had no clue about COVID-19
Alex Kirry and Ethan Millard take you through some headlines. The big one is a man who spent about nine months sailing around the world. He had not technology or communiation devices and had no clue about coroanvirus.
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High school sports will look different in Utah
Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry talk about high school sports in Utah. Right now they are going forward but they will look very, very different from concessions, where games are played and how many are involved.
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Buffets are back! Are you going?
Alex Kirry and Ethan Millard discuss the re-opening of buffets in Utah. There will be some strict rules to keep them as sanitary as possible at these type of restaurants.
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Should in-person schooling be pushed back?
Alex Kirry and Ethan Millard discuss returning to school. There is a push to get in-person learning but teachers want to postpone that and do remote learning into the fall months.
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Would you allow your boss to record your computer at home?
Alex Kirry and Ethan Millard open the show discussing bosses "spying" on their employees who are working at home as a way to monitor those who are remotely working.
Is this something that should happen on work devices away from the office?
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Dumb quiz: What type of food are you?
Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry have some fun with a dumb quiz that will predict what type of food they are.
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Google to keep employees home through July 2021
Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry discuss how Google is extending keeping its employees at home. The tech giant will keep people home through the summer of 2021. They discuss how this could be the norm and also save companines a lot of money by reducing office space.
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Maybe universal basic income has legs
Alex Kirry and Ethan Millard take texts from listeners about what they will spend their stimulus check on. Also, the first stimulus and possibly the next is a really good way to actually pump the economy rather than the tried and failed trickle-down economic theory.
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What would you spend on your next stimulus check?
Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry have some fun about the potential of a new stimulus check sent out to the American people. The two go over KSL's Classifieds do find the best items for exactly $1,200.
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Will you buy season tickets for the Utah Jazz, skiing right now?
Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry talk about how companies are trying to proceed as normal by offering up season passes for the winter time. They do put in some safeguards for purchasers if COVID-19 does not allow for people to use these passes.
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July 27, 2020 -- FULL SHOW
Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry take you through the lighter side of the news.
- Is COVID-19 making us better drivers?
- Google to work remotely through July 2021
- What would you spend on the next stimulus check?
- Top Gun 2 getting pushed back, Ethan is OK.
- What type of food are you?
- Would you buy season passes for skiing or Utah Jazz for next year?
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Has the pandemic made us more courteous drivers?
Alex Kirry and Ethan Millard discuss an article that suggests that people are becoming much better drivers. Is that true?
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July 23, 2020 -- FULL SHOW
Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry take you through the day in the lighter side of news.
- The state of Utah really wants you to know how to go outdoors.
- Covid confessions.
- Service animals
- Ethan's injuries.
- Tom Cruise's space movie is going to be in the theatres.
- What are people buying now during COVID?
- First world problems.
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Chad Daybell was wrong about the end of the world
Alex Kirry and Scott Mitchell go through some headlines and one of those was Chad Daybell's prediction that the world was ending was wrong. Plus, he predicted earthquakes, which anyone can do.
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Covid confessions
Alex Kirry and Ethan Millard listen to some covid confessions which are hilarious.
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How can we not ruin Mars once we get there?
Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry discuss some space news and how we can make Mars a better place when people land on the planet in comparison to other colonizations.
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Tom Cruises new movie will not be on a streaming platform
Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry get into some coronavirus confessions from callers and some are very embarassing. Also, they discuss how the new Tom Cruise space-saga will not be going to a streaming service but want a theatrical release first.
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July 22, 2020 -- FULL SHOW
Alex Kirry and Ethan Millard take you through the lighter side of news.
- Where can and can't shoot off fireworks.
- National hot dog day.
- Englanders making archaeological finds
- Dr. Matt Wooley answers your questions.
- Americans are no longer the fat tourist.
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Gotta Go Utah
Alex Kirry and Ethan Millard discuss a new website put out by the state of Utah. It is GottaGoUtah.org and it is exactly what you think it is. How to properly use the bathroom when out in nature.
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July 21, 2020 -- FULL SHOW
Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry take you through the day in lighter news.
- How to go to the beach?
- An incident outside the studio.
- Amazon has robot delivery drones.
- How to survive a fire on the road and in your car.
- How to date during a pandemic.
- Walmart to give bonus, Thanksgiving off for employees.
- World's largest cruise ship delayed.
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July 20, 2020 -- FULL SHOW
Alex Kirry and Ethan Millard take you through the lighter side of news.
- NASA has a contest to build a space toilet.
- What road trip foods should you avoid?
- BYU looks into mask studies and finds positive news.
- Yard work will help you drop the quarantine 15.
- New to RVing?
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Bahamas says no to Americans
- 3-D printed chicken nuggets from KFC
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