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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? 

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. 

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)

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.

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. 

A man brought his robot on a plane… Now, Southwest Airlines has added robotic friends to its no-fly list. Food & Wine just named the one ice cream flavor every state needs to try — Utah's pick might surprise you(not), but does it fit? And Ethan wants to talk about pickles.   

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.

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.

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!?

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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?)  

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. 

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. 

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.  

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.

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.  

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. 

  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.  

  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.

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. Cougar sightings are up. Wildlife officials explain why encounters are increasing and how to stay safe. 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 Wednesday  Utah’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 Tuesday Food deals, quick history, and a rapid‑fire Cinco de Mayo quiz to close out the hour.   Sprinkler shame Utah’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 July A 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 point A 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 songs A teacher has gone viral for transforming student emails into full‑blown emo tracks. Ethan and Alex listen to the song and discuss the 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.

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.

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

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.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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?      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.