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LITerally Ep. 7 - Poet Floreate

LITerally Episode 7 - Ogden Poet Flow and Poet Laureate, or Poet Floreate

Van Sessions 2.1 - James Junius

Van Sessions 2.1 - James Junius
Van Sessions returns to Ogden's Union Station for Season 2 and begins with James Junius.

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 251 - Red Spawn

Paddling Causey Reservoir to see the salmon spawn. Adventure News, including the latest update from Nathan Smith on Utah climbers Kyle Dempster and Scott Adamson now lost for eternity somewhere on the Ogre II in Pakistan. Outdoor related events, including presentations by both Uli Steck and Conrad Anker, Worth Watching (local snowboarding movie), Worth Reading (Warren Miller autobiography), Discover Gear, Causey trip report, My Lands segment, Quote of the Week, and Outdoor Jukebox for the win. 

LITerally Ep. 6 - Star Coulbrooke

Star Coulbrooke, the Logan City Poet Laureate, came to Ogden to talk with us at Booked on 25th independent bookstore on Historic 25th Street. 

Bug Huckers Ep. 10 - Trout Unlimited & New Water

Interview with Cole Larsen with the Weber Basin Trout Unlimited Chapter. Tips and tricks when jumping on new water. Fly fishing etiquette - It's not taught, but it should be. Oh, and Ben hooked a carp in the butt.

Jeff Shapiro - Professional Hang Glider Pilot & Wing Suit Flyer

Jeff Shapiro began flying in 1993 and is now a popular Dad during his daughter's school career day. As a world class hang glider pilot, BASE jumper and wing suit flyer, KAVU athlete and family man, Shapiro, followed his own advice of doing whatever calls you - "whatever you're psyched on, whatever the thing is that inspires you when you wake up to go do something, go do that."
Jeff Shapiro LIVE from the KAVU booth at Summer Outdoor Retailer 2016.

Derek DeBruin - Bear House Mountain Guiding

Derek DeBruin of Bear House Mountain Guiding, Ogden's only mountain guiding company, gives us tips on moving from gym to crag, top tope to lead, crag safety, and expeditions. Visit bearhousemountainguiding.com and book your adventure today!

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 248 - Bear House & Belly Flops

A day getting reacquainted with the rock compliments of Derek DeBruin of Ogden's only independent guiding service, Bear House Mountain Guiding. Adventure news, events, gear, Worth Watching and Worth Reading segments, Outdoor Jukebox and more. Enjoy!

Bug Huckers Ep. 9 - Creeks and Short Casting with Grant Weaver

Grant me the power to wake up at sunup. Grant me the ambition to make a three hour drive. Grant me the knowledge to select the proper flies. Grant me the skill to cast a soft lye. And lastly, Grant, get off the damn river! You're catching all my fish.

Tyler Bradt - KAVU Athlete, Pro Kayaker, Wizard's Eye Captain

Mostly known for his ukulele prowess, you may not realize Tyler Bradt is also a world-class kayaker and now expedition boat captain. For reals. Check out this podcast recorded LIVE at the KAVU booth during the Salt Lake City Outdoor Retailer Show. Warning, you may feel like quitting your j-o-b and sailing around the world. Just sayin. 

LITerally Ep. 4: Vince Font - Get My Story Published

LITerally Ep. 4: Vince Font, Owner of Get My Story Published

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 247 - Summer Outdoor Retailer Recap!

It happens twice a year. The Outdoor Retailer Show takes over our lives as we wonder in awe through thousands of square footage of new and improved outdoor gear. We compiled our Fave 5 memories or impressions from this Summer's OR Show and it's awesome.

LITerally Ep. 5 - Liz Kay, Monsters: A Love Story

LITerally Ep. 5 - Liz Kay, Monsters: A Love Story LIVE from the Grand Opening of Booked on 25th.

Conor Wright - Amer Sports Factory Outlet

Conor Wright, Manager of Amer Sports Factory Outlet with brands featuring Arc'teryx, Salomon, Suunto, Mavic, Enve, and more. Conor chats store expansion, new product, favorite go-to jacket, and beer. 

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 245 - Willard SUP

Summer adventures continue. In our efforts to SUP multiple bodies of water, this week Willard Bay was on the agenda. Full trip report in the podcast, but let's just say, we didn't stick around the to podcast from the Willard campgrounds. Nope. Fly's and mosquitoes quickly led us to hightail it out of there and head up the Canyon to record OOA Show Ep. 245 - Willard, from Indian Trailhead. Cheers and enjoy!

MGN Show - Christy McBride, Ogden Special Events Coordinator

MGN Show - Christy McBride, Ogden Special Events Coordinator LIVE from the Ogden Arts Festival

LITerally Ep. 3 - Sally K. Lehman and Jessica Standiferd

Sally K. Lehman and Jessica Standiferd, from Portland, OR, joined LITerally on their reading tour across the country. It was a fun interview at the Lighthouse Lounge. Both writers -- a novelist and a memoirist -- tackle really difficult subjects with subtlety and power. If you ever felt like the hardest subjects to write about are untouchable, listen to the podcast and buy their work.

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 244 - Causey

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show LIVE from Causey Reservoir, Utah. Adventure News, Events, Gear, Worth Watching, Worth Reading, Outdoor Jukebox, and more. 

Van Sessions - The Proper Way LIVE from Ogden Arts Festival

When Do Not Flush, The Sammy Brue Band, and Mt. Pleasant Relief Society didn't make the cut, Shane Osguthorpe alongside Scott Rogers properly named their impromptu project, The Proper Way, forming an Ogden duo of badassery. From the strangest requests, to the importance of a solid local music scene, and the fact that 2016 "can suck it," Shane and Scott rocked this interview and the five track set which concluded with an instant request from Ogden Mayor Mike Caldwell.  

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 243 - SUP'ing Roosters

Beer, Standup Paddleboarding, and podcasting lakeside from the van on Ep. 243, of the Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show - SUP'ing Roosters! Special guest Jacquie King, brewer for Roosters Brewing joined us to chat about beers "on trend" the brewing process which is actually more like a cleaning and sanitation process, Utah beer versus the world, and her new IPL coming soon only on tap at Roosters! 

MGN Show - Utah Congressional Candidate, Peter Clemens

Mr. Goodyear's Neighborhood presents a special interview with Utah Congressional Candidate, Peter Clemens from the 22nd Street Trailhead in Ogden. Gun control, health care, land rights, religion, and of course Utah's liquor laws were all subjects of this MGN episode. Enjoy! 

Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show 242 - Windsurfer Beach

Recorded LIVE adjacent Windsurfer Beach at Pineview Reservoir after a nice SUP session, Episode 242 begins Ogden Outdoor Adventure's transition into summer. On The Docket, Adventure News, Worth Watching, Worth Reading, Discover Gear, Quote of the Week, and Outdoor Jukebox. 

Bug Huckers Ep. 8 - The Return of Hucking

Recorded LIVE at the Ogden Arts Festival, Bug Huckers made it's triumphant return to anglers around the world. After a 6 month hiatus, host London Pope emerged from his parents basement to join us in the #TanVan for Episode 8 - The Return of Hucking!
London chats which flies are working now, water conditions, rod preferences, hot spots, and more in this reset Bug Huckers episode. 

Van Sessions - Addyson Lynne LIVE from Ogden Arts Fest

#VanSessions LIVE from the Ogden Arts Festival presents Addyson Lynne. 
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