My name is Matt DesJardins and I am a Chef. My passion for the culinary arts started in my childhood growing up in Greensboro, North Carolina. Constantly being surrounded by home cooked food and amazing restaurants really opened my eyes to the majesty of the culinary arts. My mother had a home food delivery service that was called ‘Fit-to-Eat’. She made healthy meals for her clients as a personal trainer. Helping her in the kitchen when I was young helped guide my way into providing an intimate ...
Sep 07, 2021•1 hr 44 min
Just a little behind-the-scenes breakdown of the writing, meaning, and hidden treasures in the title track of my new album "The Hallowed Wide" - out on all streaming platforms now!
Aug 23, 2021•52 min
Anna Mooy Bio. Mezzo-soprano Anna Mooy received Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in voice from BYU, Provo, and did doctoral study at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, where she studied with Glenda Maurice. She has received many honors, including Regional Finalist for the Metropolitan Opera Auditions on two occasions. She has also performed with many of the world’s finest choral organizations including the Dale Warland Singers, VocalEsssence and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir; both as chora...
Aug 17, 2021•1 hr 44 min
Landon Maughan grew up in Salt Lake City and has spent the last two decades as a professional musician and artist living in Boise Idaho. He currently utilizes each side of his brain solving problems as an IT professional half of the week and playing in bands and indulging in various creative endeavors the other half of the week. He plays guitar, bass, and keyboards in multiple bands and studio projects, is currently working on his 7th solo album, co-hosts an acoustic open-mic night every week th...
Aug 05, 2021•2 hr 18 min
Jaclyn Wright is a multi-disciplinary artist and educator from the Midwest. She received her BA from Southern Illinois University and her MFA from Indiana University. Her work combines traditional analog photographic techniques with contemporary digital methods, performance, and installation. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally and published widely. Recent exhibitions of her work include: SF Camerawork (San Francisco), Sabine Street Studios (Houston), SFO Museum (San Franc...
Aug 03, 2021•2 hr 9 min
Desarae Lee is a fine artist and illustrator from Salt Lake City, Utah. Her art has appeared in galleries and art shows across the US and she has won numerous awards for her work including Best of Show, Best Illustrator, and Featured Artist. She is a published author and illustrator and serves as a founding board member at Salt Lake City’s Downtown Artist Collective, where she can occasionally be found teaching drawing or printmaking. Desarae’s technique revolves around using line to create valu...
Jun 22, 2021•1 hr 41 min
Becky Piatt Davidson is a former tenured Assistant Professor of English, a published author, a literary researcher, storyteller, and longtime meditation practitioner for whom meditation was a game-changer six years ago. She works at the intersection of story, music, and tech, creating hero’s journey meditation experiences for listeners who love her team’s combination of world-building and wisdom. Along with Caleb Loveless and Dane Holmes of Slowave Studios, Davidson is creating both a product an...
Jun 15, 2021•1 hr 27 min
Alan Michael Braufman (performing as Alan Braufman and Alan Michael); is an American jazz saxophonist, flutist and composer. He graduated from Boston’s Berklee College of Music in 1973, then moved to NYC where he and several other musicians occupied a vacant building at 501 Canal Street in lower Manhattan. The building, where the total rent came to $140 for four floors, became a hub for musicians to practice and perform and its occupants played a seminal role in New York City's early-seventies l...
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr 35 min
Drew Nichols is an artist who believes that challenge and delight lead us to joy. So far, that’s led him to write and play musical theatre. Going forward, he’s working on expanding systems and resources for narrative media, connecting creators more directly with collaborators and audiences. https://www.drewcomposed.com/
Jun 01, 2021•2 hr 27 min
Wesley Monahan eternalizes the timeless concept of being human through his quirky lyrics and thought-provoking themes driven by the ironic contrast between trauma and joy. His goal is to get audiences to ask themselves “What’s the point of growing up?” His current project, Suit Up, Solider, blends alternative rock and contemporary nostalgia through their recent debut album, “Curse The Day I Act My Age”. “Death is an unintentional reoccurring theme throughout much of my work. I love hiding diffic...
May 18, 2021•2 hr 2 min
Caitie Mikhel believes that art is a method of expression, and also a method of understanding. It’s the documentation of how a person sees and interacts with the world. After completing a double major in art and music at Westminster College in SLC, UT, Caitie earned her Master’s in Secondary Education at Grand Canyon University. As a teacher, Caitie primarily works with special education populations including Title 1, emotional disorders, and behavioral disorders. She spends the majority of her ...
May 11, 2021•1 hr 52 min
Mark Sheldon is a carpenter, artist, woodworker, and amature everything else who set up shop in Cache Valley, UT 26 years ago where he continues to frustrate clients with unrealistic project timelines yet manages to deliver project results that inspire tears of joy. When Mark is in-between projects, he finds, rescues, and restores vintage woodworking tools to pass on to the next generation. https://www.amswoodworks.com/
May 04, 2021•1 hr 12 min
A former Young Ambassador who does it all! Bailee has quickly become recognized as one of the top vocal instructors and one of the top headshot photographers in the area, especially when it comes to acting headshots. As a seasoned performer, she knows exactly how to capture the real you that directors want to see in a headshot. Bailee recently played Mae Tuck in Tuck Everlasting at the Hale Center Theatre in Sandy. https://www.tayandbay.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tayandbay/
Apr 20, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Holly Parson Nielsen’s art encompasses painting and drawing, mixing abstract elements with narrative impulses. Much of her work is created through the element of line, using mix mediums of charcoal, graphite, watercolor and or acrylic paint. As an illustrator, she has published with a variety of publications, including Covenant Communications, Hickman Music Editions, and the National Society for John Steinbeck. In 2018 she received the Moon Beam children's book Gold Medal Award. Holly has taught...
Apr 13, 2021•2 hr 16 min
Lindsey Leavitt is the author of over a dozen books for children, tweens, and teens, many of which have appeared on lists like YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults and Amazon's Best Books of the Year. Her next book, WILLIS WILBUR WOWS THE WORLD, about a nine year old life coach, comes out March 2022. She moved to Utah 5 years ago to blend a family and watch the snow fall from the safety of her home office. http://www.lindseyleavitt.com Upcoming: WILLIS WILBUR WOWS THE WORLD, summer 2021 Recent: C...
Apr 06, 2021•1 hr 49 min
Christian McKay Heidicker reads and writes and drinks tea. He is the author of the Newbery Honor-recipient Scary Stories for Young Foxes, as well as Cure for the Common Universe and Attack of the 50 Foot Wallflower. With William Shivering, he wrote Thieves of Weirdwood and Ghosts of Weirdwood. He lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Mar 23, 2021•1 hr 44 min
Julia Lowe (Jera) is a visual artist, UX/UI designer, singer, songwriter, and witch. As an artist, her style varies-- from playing with stripped down visual information that solely represents philosophical concepts and human moments, without color or focus on aesthetic, to highly detailed fanciful depictions, rich in color and visual interest. As a designer, her style is also rich in color and airy, with a focus on simple interfaces coupled with beautiful visuals. As a songwriter, her style is d...
Mar 16, 2021•1 hr 58 min
Dr. Reed Criddle is Director of Choral Activities at Utah Valley University, where he conducts the Chamber Choir and Men's Choir and teaches conducting and voice. Twice recipient of the UVU Faculty Senate Teaching Excellence Award, his compositions and arrangements are available through Earthsongs, Hal Leonard, and Santa Barbara Music Publishing. As a conductor and U.S. Fulbright Senior Scholar, he has directed ensembles, conducted research, and led workshops throughout Europe, Asia, Cuba, and t...
Mar 09, 2021•1 hr 52 min
WOAH! This is weird...a monologue. We're coming up on the second anniversary of the podcast, and I've got some things to say. Thanks for listening! ♥
Mar 01, 2021•1 hr 11 min
Michelle Flowers is an avid trombonist who has performed nationally and internationally in the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, and Germany with a wide variety of ensembles ranging from opera and musical theater orchestras to jazz ensembles to a circus band. Dr. Flowers’ ground-breaking research on self-handicapping among the musician population has led her to be a stand-out in the field of music and medicine. She has presented her findings on several platforms, including the...
Feb 16, 2021•1 hr 20 min
David Baker is currently serving as Assistant Professor and Area Coordinator of Jazz & Commercial Music at Utah Valley University. He received his Doctor of Arts from the University of Northern Colorado in Jazz Studies emphasizing in performance and composition. He has been an active performer for over fifteen years with over two-hundred performance credits in 2019 including performances at Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame, Dazzle™ Jazz & Supper Club, and The Colora...
Feb 08, 2021•1 hr 34 min
Soprano Jennifer Youngs began her 2019-2020 season with an appearance as Armida in Handel’s Rinaldo with The American Baroque Opera Company. Jennifer made her main stage Dallas Opera debut as Olimpia in Argento’s The Aspern Papers and was seen in the role of Laurette in the Dallas Opera Outreach production of Bizet’s Dr. Miracle. Opera roles include Lucia in Lucia di Lammermoor, Donna Anna in Don Giovanni, Birdie in Regina, Vitellia in La clemenza di Tito, Casilda in The Gondoliers, and Clorinda...
Feb 02, 2021•1 hr 51 min
Lindsay Hansen Park is an American Mormon feminist blogger, activist, podcaster, and the Executive Director for the Salt Lake City-based non-profit Sunstone Education Foundation. She is the host of the acclaimed Year of Polygamy podcast and the Sunstone Mormon History podcast. https://www.yearofpolygamy.com/ https://sunstonemagazine.com/sunstone-history-podcast/
Jan 19, 2021•1 hr 48 min
Rachel is a transplant from California. Makeup artist, hair stylist, painter, singer and songwriter. An exMormon and a witch, constantly learning and dedicated to the process of finding a meaningful life and living authentically. Www.Rachelclarkhmua.com Www.Instagram.com/Radwombat Thebandmowth.com
Jan 12, 2021•1 hr 29 min
Dan has been playing drums and making music for 20 years. He grew up playing and studying funk, jazz, hip hop and classic rock – and has played in bands of countless genres ranging from ska to country to metal. He is also highly influenced by music in TV and film, and has scored a handful of independent films/shows. Dan currently teaches drum students of all ages primarily online, but also in student homes and his studio. In addition to all things drumming in a modern context, he also incorporat...
Jan 04, 2021•1 hr 33 min
Mark Bigelow received degrees in Philosophy (1989) and Public Administration (1991) from Brigham Young University. Later in life, he began taking art classes at BYU to pursue a different path. He has been working in stained glass since 2002, when he initially made art as a hobby. In 2013, he created Mountain Light Glazier, LLC and primarily makes commissions for homes. Bigelow has been an Affiliate Member of the Stained Glass Association of America since 2017. In June 2018, the SGAA funded his a...
Nov 24, 2020•1 hr 21 min
Eric Hopkins plays the dual role of percussionist and associate principal timpanist in the symphony. His passion lies in both roles equally. For Eric, percussion is about negotiating the wide array of acoustic possibility, overcoming and embracing the challenges of each unique instrument. On timpani, the large copper kettle drums, Eric strives to maximize the sound color palette to vivify the emotional content of the music. https://utahsymphony.org/bio/eric-hopkins/
Nov 17, 2020•1 hr 45 min
Acclaimed Sculptor and Painter presently residing in Saratoga Springs, Utah. Born in California, Bradshaw moved to Utah at age nineteen to attend BYU, where she completed a BFA and MFA in Art. Bradshaw teaches art at Utah Valley University. She is a mother of four children. From her domestic experience as mother and nurturer she finds artistic inspiration. She is a classical figurative artist. Themes of celebration and belief in humanity run through her work. Among her notable works are Martha H...
Nov 10, 2020•1 hr 54 min
Originally from San Diego, Jessica Baynes holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Modern Dance from the University of Utah. Jessica has presented dance research at TEDxSaltLakeCity, United Nations Civil Society, and National Dance Education Organization. She has taught on faculty at the University of Utah School of Dance and the Ballet West Academy. She has also guest taught for institutions such as Brigham Young University, Weber State University, Dance for Parkinson’s Disease, and Movement Exchange. ...
Nov 03, 2020•2 hr 13 min
Stephanie Mabey is an independent singer/songwriter based in UT. She has had music featured on HBO, MTV and by Blizzard Entertainment. Her songs have organically reached millions of views and streams, but she gets the most excited when she sees creators reimagining the songs in their own DIY projects. Stephanie’s mission in making music is to help others remember the ideas that light their hearts up because she knows that taking chances on them can help us create ourselves. https://stephaniemabe...
Oct 27, 2020•2 hr 10 min
