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The Utah Stories Show fosters conversations about important issues that relate to the quality of life for all Utahns. We will be hosting guests who are government leaders, industry leaders, entrepreneurs and those who are the thought leaders in Utah's changing culture, especially those who are seeking to make Utah into a better place. A large part of what we seek to do is hold government leaders accountable to the people, and have them answer the tough questions related to policy and quality of life in Utah. While this show is political, we plan on keeping our approach balanced and fair, as we have done for years with Utah Stories magazine.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe Utah Stories Show fosters conversations about important issues that relate to the quality of life for all Utahns. We will be hosting guests who are government leaders, industry leaders, entrepreneurs and those who are the thought leaders in Utah's changing culture, especially those who are seeking to make Utah into a better place.
Utah Stories Show is hosted by Richard Markosian. The show has published 100 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "The Man Who Made Utah Eat Plants!" (31 October 2026, 56 minutes), "The Fall of Ruby Franke and the Culture of Utah County ---Julie DeJesus" (30 October 2026, 46 minutes), and "Why Fall is the BEST Time to Plant in Utah | Millcreek Gardens" (28 October 2026, 30 minutes).
Utah Stories Show publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 100 episodes.
Booking probability for Utah Stories Show is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Utah Stories Show requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Utah Stories Show's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Utah Stories Show are Government & Politics. Utah Stories Show has a society audience.
Richard Markosian hosts Utah Stories Show, a society podcast with 100 episodes published.
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Starting a restaurant is one of the toughest businesses to survive in. Most fail within the first few years. But Ian Brandt, founder of Vertical Deli and Vertical Diner, has proven it can be done with passion and smart...
Ruby Franke, a popular YouTube vlogger known for her "8 Passengers" channel documenting her family life, was arrested in August 2023 along with her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt. Franke's 12-year-old son escaped...
Join Utah Stories as Richard Markosian talks with Heidi from Millcreek Gardens about Festival Transylvania, a family-friendly Halloween experience featuring a haunted garden maze, live actors, and a fun election between...
Thinking about heading to Moab, Utah? Don't just stick to the national parks. In this episode of Utah Stories Travel & Adventure, Richard Markosian shares how he's explored Moab for over a decade—on foot, with dogs, and...
Is Utah, long seen as the stronghold of American religiosity, quietly drifting away from faith? In this episode, we talk with Rabbi Yoni Kayman about the rise of secularism, the decline of shared moral values, and what...
Thayne Tagge could have sold his land for $30 million. Instead, he chose peaches over pavement. In this exclusive video, Utah orchardist Thayne Tagge shares why he placed his Brigham City farmland in a conservation...
In this bonus episode of Utah Stories, congressional candidate Bobby Darvish shares his personal journey from a secular Muslim upbringing to practicing Islam and eventually embracing Christianity. Darvish discusses his...
Should Utah embrace massive AI data centers or protect its local communities? Richard sits down with congressional write-in candidate Bobby Darvish to discuss Utah's controversial data center project, environmental...
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<p>Most Utah gardens look great for a few weeks… and then fade, dry out, or turn into bare patches by mid-summer or fall. But it doesn't have to be that way. In this episode, Loreen and Heidi from Millcreek Gardens...
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<p >Utah's housing costs are soaring, and many wonder if the crisis is truly accidental. Richard Markosian sits down with Kimberly Burnett of Ivory Innovations to explore whether Utah's housing shortage is...
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<p>In this powerful episode of Utah Stories, Richard Markosian sits down with Peggy and Steve Ayers to explore the raw, emotional journey of addiction, trauma, and healing within their family. From the hidden realities...
<p>What do Led Zeppelin, blues clubs in the UK, and pastrami sandwiches have in common? They all helped shape the life and passions of Michael Feldman—musician, storyteller, and owner of Salt Lake's beloved Feldman's...
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<p>What do The Goonies and Utah's film industry have in common? 🎥 In this episode of The Utah Story Show, host Richard Markosian sits down with actor Andrew Lenz of Nuworlds Productions to talk about the highs, lows...
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<p>In this candid and thought-provoking episode of The Utah Story Show, Richard Markosian sits down with James Behunin from the Utah Homeless Services Board to discuss the complex challenges of homelessness in Utah...
<p>Bob Campbell isn't your average coin dealer. Raised in a poor family, Bob climbed to the top of the numismatic world, becoming President of the American Numismatic Association and a recognized expert in counterfeit...
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<p>Why has it become nearly impossible to discuss important political topics without resorting to personal attacks and tribalism?</p> <p>In this episode of Utah Stories, we dive deep into the state of public discourse...
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<p>What would it be like to ride across 25 states on horseback? Jake Harvath took on the challenge, leaving everything behind to embark on an epic journey that tested his resilience, connected him with incredible...
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<p>How are the latest tariffs impacting small businesses in America? In this episode of the Utah Stories Podcast, we sit down with Scott Brown, the founder of Paddle Smash, to discuss how rising import tariffs are...
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<p>Epic Brewing has been a mainstay in Utah's craft beer scene since opening in 2009. 🍺 Epic burst onto the Utah craft beer scene with incredible high-point beers immediately loved by Utah craft beer fans. Initially...
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<p>In this powerful episode of Utah Stories, we tackle the hard-to-discuss issues of homelessness, mental health, and the nonprofit system. Richard Markosian sits down with Bernie Hart, a changemaker who's been quietly...
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Co-Founder and Director of Operations, Choice New York Companies
VP of franchise development, Campbell Ag Service
former US Senator for Massachusetts and US Ambassador to New Zealand, Connie & Dick’s Auto Service Center
George Mitchell Professor in Law and Public Policy at Georgetown University, Aluminight Custom Outdoor Lighting
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