Small Lake City
Small Talk, Big City
Join host Erik Nilsson as he interviews the entrepreneurs, creators, and builders making Salt Lake City the best place it can be. Covering topics such as business, politics, art, food, and more you will get to know the amazing people behind the scenes investing their time and money to improve the place we call home.
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Episodes
132 episodes
Vault Episode 5: Thirst Drinks - Ethan Cisneros
Ever wonder what it takes to build a thriving business from scratch? Ethan Cisneros, founder of Thirst Drinks, reveals the raw, unfiltered journey behind creating one of Utah's most beloved soda empires.Ethan's entrepreneurial spirit ig...
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S1, E90: Manoli's/ Parea - Manoli Katsanevas
Greek food isn't simply a cuisine in Salt Lake City—it's a cultural foundation that has shaped our dining landscape for generations. This week, we sit down with Manoli Katsanevas, the culinary force behind Manoli's and Parea, to explore how his...
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Episode 90
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Tuesday Update 6/24: Manoli's, Ranger Soundcar, Wine Wednesday, Cheese Fest, Bookish, and Vault Episode
Summer in Salt Lake City is heating up, and we've got your insider guide to all the can't-miss happenings! Tomorrow's episode features Manoli Katsanevas, the culinary force behind Manoli's and Perea restaurants, sharing his remarkable journey f...
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"Tuesday" Announcements 6/18: "Scooped" Up, SLC Arts Festival, Cheese Fest, Ranger Soundcar/ Doof, RedWest, and This Week's Greek Guest
Ranger Soundcar Ticket: https://posh.vip/f/304c9?a=eriknilsson248RedWest (Code SLWRRJ6D): https://redwestslc.com/tickets/Summer is taking off in Salt Lake City, and we're here with all the essential updates to keep you connected t...
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S1, E89: SLCScoop - Dylan, Chris, and Jordan
Three creative minds, one viral Instagram account, and the unexpected story of how they became NBA YoungBoy's go-to content team in Utah. The SLC Scoop founders—Chris, Dylan, and Jordan—reveal the spontaneous beginnings of what's become Salt La...
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Episode 89
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"Tuesday" Update 6/11: Jacob Baadsgaard Authenticity Wins, Concerts This Weekend, and This Week's "Scoop" Guests
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S1, E88: Disruptive Advertising/ Authenticity Wins - Jacob Baadsgaard
What happens when you confront your deepest fears and step into authentic living? Jacob Baadsgaard's journey reveals the transformative power of radical self-honesty.After building a successful marketing agency, Jacob found himself ques...
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Episode 88
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Tuesday Announcements: Chad Hopkins, Lots of Events this Week, Utah Pride, and This Week's "Authentic" Guest
The sweltering heat of summer has arrived in Salt Lake City, but so have a wealth of exciting events to pull us outdoors and into community. This update brings you the perfect blend of local happenings and profound conversations that define the...
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S1, E87: Hopkins Brewing - Chad Hopkins
From skateboarding around Sugar House as a kid to brewing award-winning beer in the same neighborhood, Chad Hopkins' journey epitomizes the heart of Salt Lake City's local business renaissance.Growing up in Sugar House during the 80s an...
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Episode 87
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Tuesday Announcements 5/27: Mitch Matthews of FlowHause, Cam and Ying's Amazing Vault Episode, Concert Season is HERE (Giveaway), Fireweed Market, ACS Tastemaker, and This Week's Hoppy Guest
From the football field to craft beer innovation, this week's update spans Salt Lake City's diverse community landscape. We've recently shared Mitch Matthews' compelling journey from BYU football star and NFL player to successful entrepreneur. ...
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Vault Episode 4: Cameron & Ying Nance - Part 2
What happens when a Thai influencer and a suit entrepreneur fall in love across continents? Cam and Ying Nance's remarkable journey proves that sometimes life's sweetest opportunities arise from unexpected circumstances.Their story begi...
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S1, E86: FlowHaus - Mitch Matthews
From facing the brutal cuts of NFL teams to hiking a Polish mountain in freezing temperatures wearing nothing but shorts and gloves, Mitch Matthews brings us on a remarkable journey of personal transformation that led to creating FlowHaus—a san...
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Episode 86
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Tuesday Announcements 5/20: Kilby Block Party Success, Bike Brew Tour this Saturday, and This Week's Flow Haus Guest
Warm weather is making a comeback, and so is your weekly roundup of everything that matters in our community! We're fresh off an incredible weekend at Kilby Block Party where the lineup delivered unforgettable performances despite the chilly te...
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Vault Episode 3: Cameron & Ying Nance - Part 1
What happens when a comic book-loving Utah kid meets the daughter of a prominent Thai family? Something magical, as it turns out. Cameron and Ying Nance's story reads like the plot of a Netflix original – he was a Dragon Ball Z ent...
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Tuesday Announcements 5/13: Vault Episodes, New Release Schedule, Bikes & Beer, Kilby Block Party, and No New Guest This Week
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Vault Episode 2: O2 Utah/ Stewardship Utah - David Garbett
We're excited to bring back this incredible conversation with David Garbett, founder of O2 Utah—now known as Stewardship Utah after its recent merger. This transformation marks a new chapter in local climate advocacy, continuing the miss...
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Vault Episode 1: Edison House - George and Charlie Cardon
We're thrilled to take you back in time with a special re-release from the Small Lake City Vault—our captivating discussion with the dynamic duo of George and Charlie Cardon, the forces behind Salt Lake City's Edison House
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Tuesday Announcements 5/6: Children's Museum Guest, Events, Concerts, and This Week's Beer Loving Guest
Career success without fulfillment is just a paycheck. Kathleen Bodenlos discovered this truth after spending a decade climbing the corporate ladder, only to realize that external achievements weren't filling her soul. Our conversation takes an...
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S1, E85: Discovery Gateway Children's Museum, CEO - Kathleen Bodenlos
Kathleen Bodenlos had everything society told her she should want – a successful corporate career with good pay and prestige. Yet something was missing. "I thought success would make me fulfilled and it was not fulfilling," she reflects. That r...
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Episode 85
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S1, E84: The Comedy Church - Adam Broud
What happens when a former Mormon decides to turn his religious upbringing into comedy gold? Adam Broud joins us to share his fascinating journey from rural poverty to BYU graduate to the co-founder of Comedy Church, a unique comedy experience ...
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Episode 84
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Tuesday Announcements 4/22: Board Games, Yoga, Bikes/ Brews, Relationship Recovery Episode, and This Week's Comedic Guest...
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S1, E83: The Relationship Recovery - Kierstyn & Tiffany
Imagine meeting your work friend in the office one day, bonding over your shared divorce experiences, and deciding to start a business together. That's exactly what happened with Tiffany and Kierstyn, founders of Relationship Recovery, who tran...
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Episode 83
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Tuesday Announcements 4/15: Biking, Brewing, and Building Resilient Relationships
Ready your calendars and prepare for both community adventures and deep conversations as we roll out multiple exciting events and preview a powerful upcoming episode. This Saturday, hop on your bike and join us for the World Bicycle Day Brew To...
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S1, E82: Wasteless Solutions - Dana & Laila
What if we could solve Utah's food insecurity crisis with what we're already throwing away? That's exactly what Dana Williamson and her team at Wasteless Solutions are doing—turning our wasteful habits into meaningful community action.D...
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Episode 82
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