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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Renaming The Strait of Hormuz, the pursuit of happiness, and rejecting the old “American Dream”
President Donald Trump has announced that the United States and Iran have signed a peace deal, so Alex and Ethan rebrand the Strait of Hormuz. Young people are rejecting the “Boomer” ideals of the American Dream, claiming that these ideals no longer fit what newer generations are looking for. Dick Van Dyke shares his secret to a long life just weeks before turning 100. -
Afterparty: Food, GLP-1’s and Father’s Week
This week, leading into Father’s Day weekend, we are celebrating fathers all around. We touch on the topic of hair, the best fries across the state, and how GLP-1’s could be threatening McDonald’s bottom line. -
Deciding who to root for in the World Cup, Screw Worm update, first world problems
While we wait for the U.S to play their first game in the World Cup, Alex and Ethan discuss which teams they are rooting for. The U.S Food and Drug Administration has authorized the emergency use of a generic over-the-counter tablet to help treat the Screw Worm infestation in cattle. In Friday tradition, we discuss your first-world problems! -
Afterparty: Mummy Sourdough, Strange American norms, Apologies
Scientists have found trace amounts of yeast in the body of Otzi the Iceman, and used those cultures to create a sourdough bread...for research. With the World Cup, we get the weigh-in from other cultures about what they find weird about Americans. Ethan apologizes to his daughter. -
Steve’s Carp Tacos, World Cup Begins and RATS!
The World Cup is underway in Mexico City with a star-studded kickoff, while closer to home, SLC’s airport earns a low-stress ranking and St. George unveils giant stainless steel slides that already have people wondering just how hot they get. In trending stories, Utah Lake reaches a milestone—water clean enough to eat the carp safely— so Steve is jumping in with a new food item.We also cover the latest on Utah fire investigations and arson arrests, a shocking 161 mph motorcycle case, and why headlights are becoming a growing safety issue for drivers. Add in World Cup ticket drama, tourist tipping concerns, bison safety, and even a look at rats—that’s KSL Brightside. -
Afterparty: Mosquito Swarms, Airbnb Groceries, and No More Reading for Fun?
Swarms of mosquitoes trap tourists in their cars and we have the video to prove it… Plus roaches. Airbnb wants to make trips easier by providing an option to order groceries with your rental. Ethan isn’t sold on the idea, but what about Walmart's drone delivery service… SLC is next in line. It turns out that reading for fun is on the decline among preteens… but silent book clubs are becoming more popular among adults. And to end the stream, a seven-year-old from Monroeville, Pennsylvania, has just set a world record... for the most sweaters worn at one time. -
Ensign Peak Fire, FIFA is Renaming Stadiums and Why Late Night Eating May Cause Stomach Problems
Ethan and Alex kick things off with their three things, including a new poll that shows 71% of respondents in Box Elder oppose the proposed data center, as well as new inflation numbers. Ethan gets a voicemail from his Aunt Vera, and SLCSD is going to use AI to combat chronic absenteeism. Ethan and Alex get breaking news about a fire that broke out on Ensign Peak behind the Utah State Capitol. -
Afterparty: Is Taylor Swift Already Married? Spurs Nuns and Dust Devil Throws Trampoline
One Utah County family says they were out gardening on Tuesday when a trampoline was picked up by a dust devil and thrown through the air near their home. Ethan and Alex discuss the nuns supporting the Spurs during the NBA finals. Plus, the big question of the day… is Taylor Swift already married? We loop in Caitlyn for Swiftie analysis on this rumor and why fireworks may have tipped off the public. Plus… we ask the chat to chime in on their favorite midnight snack. -
A School Ripped Out Its Mirrors, Messages From the Dead & 1.3 Million Jeeps That Might Catch Fire
Ethan shares financial news that Social Security could run out of money by 2032 — what does that mean for you? Plus, the screwworm situation is spreading beyond Texas, and the Big 12 is in chaos over the Sorsby injunction.A Utah high school ripped the mirrors out of its bathrooms and a psychic shares the two biggest regrets she hears from the dead.We check in with the weather and ski turnout as Utah's snowpack hits a record low, pests are surging after a warm winter, and Ryanair says they're diverting a flight every day because of drunk passengers. Plus, a stark warning for Jeep owners.Stream KSL NewsRadio LIVE: kslnewsradio.com/listenWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KSLBrightsideFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightsideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside -
Afterparty: Check Your Bag, Skip the Sleep & Don't Touch That Hotel Remote
Should you check your bag or carry it on? We're settling the great airport luggage debate. Then, some of the "rules" we've always lived by might be totally wrong — do you really need eight hours of sleep? Science is changing its mind. Plus, hotel workers reveal seven things you should never touch in your room.Stream KSL NewsRadio LIVE: kslnewsradio.com/listenWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KSLBrightsideFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightsideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside -
SLC Is Sticky, Ozempic May Slow Aging & Squirrels Ate a $30K Car
SLC is officially one of America's "stickiest" downtowns — we break down the new Gensler study and what it means (plus where Denver landed). The flesh-eating screwworm just crossed into Texas for the first time in 60 years. Utah officials are watching closely.The Utah prison system is saving taxpayer dollars with a complete healthcare redesign — but it raises some interesting questions. We dive in with the Morality Police.In Health Class, a new study says Ozempic and Wegovy may slow biological aging by 9%.Ethan and Alex put their friendship to the test after reading about the red flags that suggest a friendship isn't worth saving. Plus: a 17-year-old drowns at Bear Lake and trauma season is here.Why do Americans hate sharing bathrooms? Scammers are using AI images of a missing Utah cat to demand thousands, a couple is charged for hoarding hundreds of "street rats," and a man lost $30K because squirrels love plant-based car parts. Plus, Uber drops its wildest lost-and-found list ever (dentures, a Donny Osmond photo, 420 donuts).AI Question of the Day: What's the best way to handle pet deaths with kids?Stream KSL NewsRadio LIVE: kslnewsradio.com/listenWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KSLBrightsideFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightsideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside -
Afterparty: RIP Doug the Chinchilla | Laxative Brownies at School Board Meeting | Robot Kicks a Kid
Alex's family chinchilla, Doug, passed away over the weekend — and the story behind it involves frozen hamburger and is somehow both heartbreaking and hilarious. We talk about navigating pet deaths with your kids as we remember the life of Doug.Then, a Nantucket woman offered brownies to the School Committee — before casually revealing they contained trace amounts of Ex-Lax. No one ate them. It was a protest against PFAS testing standards for a proposed turf field, and now there's a police report. Alex and Ethan react to the video.Plus, viral footage out of China shows a humanoid robot in a clown wig roundhouse-kicking a child in the stomach during a martial arts demo at an amusement park. Was this an issue of robot safety or poor planning of event boundaries?Stream KSL NewsRadio LIVE: kslnewsradio.com/listenWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KSLBrightsideFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightsideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside -
Movies that Stink, Youth Sports in Utah and Fire Season Updates
Ethan gives an economic update after some shifts in the markets today. Plus, billionaire Matthew Prince is pressing Vail Resorts to sell him Park City Mountain Resort and says he'd invest $500 million — Vail isn't selling. We talk about the value of youth sports with the announcement of Utah Youth Sports Giving Day, a dam safety engineer joins us in-studio for the 50th anniversary of the Teton Dam failure, and Jon Smith stops by with a Utah fire season update. We wrap it all up with more of your First World Problems — including one husband whose wife's FWP is having to listen to us 24 hours a day.Stream KSL NewsRadio LIVE: kslnewsradio.com/listenWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KSLBrightsideFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightsideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside -
Afterparty: Swedish Candy Invasion, Insane Bird Impressions & People Are Climbing Into NYC Sewers
It's First World Problems Friday! Swedish candy is taking over store shelves — and we're taste-testing. Plus, a child with autism and Torette’s is winning hearts with his incredible bird impressions at his school talent show, and mysterious groups have been spotted climbing in and out of NYC manholes… why? We dig in. Also, a brutal nosebleed-section tumble… plus a Crown Burger donation surprise… or troll!Stream KSL NewsRadio LIVE: kslnewsradio.com/listenWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KSLBrightsideFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightsideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside -
Lego Arrest, Scary Movie Returns, Mom Burnout, and Gen Z’s Fear of Cringe
Val Cameron from the KSL Movie Show fills in for Ethan today! We kick things off with a discussion on growing opposition to a proposed Provo Canyon amphitheater, the Salt Palace announces a full 3-year closure starting in 2027 for redevelopment, and a 15-hour hostage standoff at a Bakersfield bank ends with all 10 hostages safe. We untangle the story of a YouTuber arrested twice by American Fork police over a Lego dispute.Then, can Gen Z escape cringe? We dip into Val's movie expertise and discuss what Martin Scorsese thinks about AI in filmmaking, and YouTubers are breaking barriers in Hollywood. Val shares the excitement around movies for the week — Scary Movie opens this week, exciting millennials all around, and Netflix drops the docuseries Michael Jackson: The Verdict today. We get honest about mom burnout and debate whether the SAT should come back.Stream KSL NewsRadio LIVE: kslnewsradio.com/listenWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KSLBrightsideFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightsideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside -
Afterparty: Plane Snacks, Mashed Potato Lawsuit and a La La Land Audience Hero
Val Cameron from the KSL Movie Show fills in for Ethan today. We kick off the stream with a conversation about snacks that should and should not be on a plane! Flight attendants have opinions. Then, a woman sues Outback Steakhouse after slipping in a pile of mashed potatoes. In Sydney, a 21-year-old university student named Sterling Nasa was pulled from the audience at a La La Land in Concert show to replace the keyboardist who fell ill — and absolutely crushed it.. Plus, scientists discovered a swarm of bees underground a cemetery in New York. Plus a heads-up — no stream tomorrow because of KSL NewsRadio's Give-a-Thon. Donate at KSLKids.com or text "SMILE" to 57500.Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KSLBrightsideFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightsideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside -
Crown Burgers Revival, Missing Cockatiel, and Cancer Drug Breakthroughs
Utah's closed fire season is officially here with above-normal wildfire risk statewide. A loyal customer steps up big for Sandy's Crown Burgers after a fire setback, and Volaris launches new direct flights from SLC to Guadalajara. Then — a lost cockatiel, how pigeons navigate with their liver, and Utah schools rolling out Google's Gemini AI for 680,000 students. Elon Musk is about to become the world's first trillionaire — but can his money buy friendship? Gen Z might be saving movie theaters, two major cancer drug breakthroughs are giving new hope, and we can't forget the travel chaos: a business-class malfunction and a Bluetooth speaker name that turned a United flight around.Stream KSL NewsRadio LIVE: kslnewsradio.com/listenWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KSLBrightsideFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightsideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside -
Afterparty: The Roommate Economy, McDonald's NEXT, News for the 1%, and America's Disappearing Names
Can't afford rent? You're not alone — and neither are millions of Americans literally looking for someone to split it with. A new SpareRoom analysis of 16 million roommate searches shows the hunt for a housemate has exploded in the suburbs, up as much as 145% in some metros. Then, McDonald's drops a whole new growth strategy called "McDonald's > NEXT" — and it involves letting YOU help design the menu. Plus, a $5 million wine collection hidden under a Czech castle gets its big reveal, JPMorgan drops a summer reading list for the ultra-wealthy, and we find the oldest names in America.Stream KSL NewsRadio LIVE: kslnewsradio.com/listenWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KSLBrightsideFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightsideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside -
Free E-Bike Money Opens Today, Lunch Shaming in Schools & Jell-O’s New Look
Wasatch Front residents can apply starting today for up to $800 toward an e-bike — we break down who qualifies and how to get yours before the 2,000 vouchers run out. Plus, the latest on the Tyler Robinson hearing, why Utah's odd spring could mean a "fruit famine," and Jell-O is getting a healthier makeover (just in time for National Candy Month).We also dig into Malaysia banning social media for kids under 16, a growing form of bullying called lunch shaming, real estate agents leaving the industry in droves, and how remote work is making it harder for young people to find jobs. Amy Donaldson with KSL Podcasts joins us in-studio to preview her Coach's Book Club interview with new Utah Football head coach Morgan Scalley. And we close out with the AI question of the day and Sacramento's big MLB expansion reveal. How does Sacramento compete with Utah?Follow KSL Brightside on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightsideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside -
Afterparty: M&M's + Skittles?! Taylor Swift's Toy Story 5 Secret Is Out, and Farmers Are Going Viral
New month who dis? Happy June! We're kicking off the month with the snack combo dividing the internet — a woman is going viral for mixing M&M's and Skittles at a specific 2-to-1 ratio, and we try it live with our honest reviews. Plus, it's officially confirmed: Taylor Swift is releasing a brand-new song for Toy Story 5 called "I Knew It, I Knew You," and after weeks of cryptic countdowns and cloud-themed Easter eggs, the Swifties were right all along. Caitlyn chimes in with her reaction and some of the easter eggs that led up to this.Also today: It's National USPS Dog Bite Awareness Month, and with over 5,200 attacks on mail carriers last year, we have to highlight the importance of this issue. We look at how family farmers are making six figures on TikTok and YouTube while earning as little as $5,000 from actual farming. And since it's June 1, we're running down everything happening this month — Pride Month, Father's Day, Juneteenth, the FIFA World Cup, the summer solstice, and so much more.Watch the stream weekdays 12-3: https://www.youtube.com/@KSLBrightsideFollow KSL Brightside on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightsideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside -
Southwest Changes Plus-Size Policy, Movies That Stink and Logan or Provo Returns!
Val Cameron joins the show to talk about movies that stink — the worst of the worst. In Three Things, Gov. Cox signs an executive order creating a framework for data center development in Utah after weeks of public outcry over the Box Elder County project, a Taylor Swift concert attack plotter is sentenced to 15 years, and more. Southwest Airlines walks back its controversial plus-size passenger policy — gate agents can now provide a free second seat when available rather than requiring passengers to pre-purchase. Plus, Utah law says leis must be allowed at graduation, but the U of U Huntsman Center is charging districts $1,000 for the privilege. We close with First World Problems, Logan or Provo and more.Follow KSL Brightside on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightsideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside -
Afterparty: Bezos' Rocket Explodes, Ranchbassadors and Six Flags Bans Influencer for LIFE
Blue Origin's New rocket erupted in a massive fireball during a test firing at Cape Canaveral Thursday night — shaking nearby homes and painting the sky orange. We break down the footage. Then it's a roller coaster double feature: an influencer gets a lifetime ban from every Six Flags park after filming himself doing a “stunt” on a roller coaster going 93 mph, and students on a field trip got stuck nearly 100 feet in the air on Galveston's Iron Shark for almost four hours. Plus, Hidden Valley Ranch is hiring "Ranchbassadors" to travel Europe this summer, spreading the gospel of ranch dressing — over 6,000 people applied, with some uncozy submissions. And we close with an apocalyptic Arizona dust storm that looks straight out of a disaster movie.Watch the stream:Follow KSL Brightside on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightsideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside -
Crown Burger Catches Fire on National Burger Day + $116K to Afford a Home?!
Three Things kicks off with Utah ranking #2 for worst drivers, an update on the woman ticketed for holding her phone in a hand she doesn't have, and the Sandy Crown Burger catching fire on National Burger Day. Then we dig into the sobering reality that you now need to make $116K a year just to afford a home, and why younger workers are building wealth faster by job-hopping (plus the new buzzword "poly jobs").In hour two, a warning for parents after a Utah teen ends up in a coma from the "couch surfing" trend, we find out what it's like to have an AI bot conduct your job interview, and Google's aggressive AI push is sending users running to DuckDuckGo. We wrap it up with more input on the best burgers from listeners and AI. -
Afterparty: National Hamburger Day and a One-Handed Ticket
It's National Hamburger Day, and we're kicking things off with the best burger spots in the country and right here in our backyard — plus where to snag the deals. Then, a Florida woman gets cited for holding her phone in her right hand while driving… except she doesn't have a right hand. We dig into the story that's gone viral on TikTok and provide an update on how it shook out. Plus, a debate that won't die: are childless Disney adults ruining the magic for kids, or are they the ones keeping the parks alive? And in our "News for the 1%" segment, we get into how CEO pay jumped another 6%. -
Missing Boys Found in Mexico, The Steakhouse Apocalypse and Dateflation
Two missing Utah boys have been found in Mexico, Salt Lake City ranks as one of America's safest cities for cyclists, and a deadly chemical tank implosion at a Washington paper mill leaves a community in mourning. Then — rising beef prices are hammering steakhouses across the country, and if you think dinner out is expensive, do you know how much the average date is costing these days? We take a nostalgia trip through the '80s and '90s dinner meals nobody makes anymore, and dig into the dilemma parents face balancing earning money and spending time with their kids. We turn to AI to ask our burning questions. Plus: sharks as hurricane sensors, and other animal news that Alex doesn’t want to hear about. -
Afterparty: BTS Oreos, Dog Shoots Woman & Kids Ruining Vacations
A dog in Nebraska called shotgun — and fired one — from the back seat of a parked truck, hitting a woman at a stoplight. She's okay, but we have questions. Also: why building an emergency fund doesn't have to feel like pulling teeth, Ethan shares his simple tip to get started. A woman on TikTok has gone viral for her complaints about kids in the pool on her vacation, BTS and Oreo teaming up for limited-edition purple cookies that we can’t wait to get our hands on… and a viral video of an Uber driver who snoozed through 90% of a highway ride while his Tesla handled the whole thing. Buckle up. Or don't, apparently the car will figure it out. -
NASA's Moon Base, Gen Z 'Mini Retirement' & a Pokémon Chainsaw Heist
NASA is building on the moon. Gen Z is quitting the grind for "adult gap years." Ferrari went electric — and investors panicked. Plus, we follow up on how the Enhanced Games actually went, whether you can really get a mortgage for a 3D-printed home, the screen-time war playing out in schools, and the big question: do solo vacations save relationships or end them?Oh, and a Florida Man was accused of using a chainsaw to break into a store for Pokémon cards.Welcome to KSL Brightside. -
Afterparty! 9-5 school days? Pyrocumulus Clouds and Paper Planes
We're back from the long weekend and catch up on the weekend events. Ethan makes his case for why school should run 9-to-5, we break down last-week-of-school chaos, and a controlled burn at the Great Salt Lake gave us the coolest pyrocumulus cloud. Plus, it's National Paper Airplane Day — so obviously we made some. -
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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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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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. -
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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