Can of Worms

About Can of Worms

Can of Worms is a narrative podcast in which students at The Daily Utah Chronicle explore topics and stories that directly affect their peers.

Publisher

The Daily Utah Chronicle

Category

news · science · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Dec 2022

Latest episode

22 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

17 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Jan 2026

   Sundance

   In this episode of Can of Worms, we talk all about the Sundance Film Festival! Join us!

2. 

   14 Jan 2026

   Studio Series

   In this episode of Can of Worms, we talk about the Theatre Departments new Studio Series! Students can get into any department show for FREE with their UCard! Join us!

3. 

   20 Nov 2025

   Gilman Scholarship

   In this episode of Can of Worms, we come back to learning abroad and talk about the Gilman Scholarship! Join us!

4. 

   12 Nov 2025

   Parking

   In this episode of Can of Worms, we buckle up and talk about the recent events of parking and class schedules at the University of Utah! Join us!

5. 

   17 Oct 2025

   Salt Lake Haunted Houses

   In this episode of Can of Worms, we explore some of the best haunted attractions for the spooky season! Join us! Use coupon code CANOFWORMS to get up to $10 dollars off of tickets at Nightmare on 13th!

6. 

   30 Jun 2025

   The Great Saltair

   The hosts explore the history and current state of the Great Saltair, offering listeners an understanding of this unique landmark.

7. 

   21 Apr 2025

   Books

   In this episode of Can of Worms, we're talking about books! We explore the resources and opportunities of our local Marriott Library, Salt Lake City Public Library, as well as other bookstores around town. Join us!

8. 

   13 Feb 2025

   Skiing

   In this episode of Can of Worms, we explore the different skiing clubs here at the University of Utah and take a trip to Brighton to hit the slopes ourselves. Join us!

9. 

   22 Oct 2024

   Learning Abroad

   In this episode of Can of Worms, we introduce two new hosts and dive into the Learning Abroad scene at the University of Utah. Join us!

10. 

    1 Apr 2024

    Soda Shops

    In this episode of Can of Worms, we explore a plethora of Utah's famous soda shops! We are joined by a familiar face as well as a couple of brand new ones as we try to explore what it is that makes these places so alluring and so popular here. Join us!

11. 

    16 Dec 2023

    Outdoor Recreation

    In this episode of Can of Worms, we explore outdoor recreation in Salt Lake City! Oliver talks to a Professor here at the U, a member of the Utah Avalanche Center, and a volunteer worker at Search and Rescue to find out what it is that draws everyone to Utah and its outdoor recreation. Join us!

12. 

    16 Oct 2023

    Local SLC Band Scene

    In this episode of Can of Worms, we kick off Season 2 with the Salt Lake City band scene! Oliver talks to a member of the local band Valet, a local hardcore connoisseur, and even finds his way to a heavy metal show of his own in search of what makes local music so captivating. Join us!

13. 

    22 Sept 2023

    Haunted Salt Lake

    In the fifth episode of Can of Worms, Oliver and Cambria explore the haunted spots of Salt Lake City! This episode features Grimm Ghost Tours, a haunted history professional, and a paranormal investigator/puppeteer. The pod team also finds themselves meeting a ghost of their own! Join us!

14. 

    5 May 2023

    Evermore

    In this special episode of Can of Worms, producer Elle Cowley and opinion desk writer KC Ellen Cushman join our regular hosts to discuss the troubled history of Utah’s Disneyland, Evermore. Inspired by Jenny Nicholson’s video, Evermore: The Theme Park That Wasn’t, our guest hosts dove deep down the theme park rabbit hole. From problems behind the scenes to a confusing park experience, our hosts enter the complicated world of Evermore Park. KC Ellen and Elle talked to fans and ex-employees to answer the question: why do people love Evermore? Tune in to find out what our hosts uncovered!

15. 

    3 Mar 2023

    The Burrito Bonanza

    Join the team as we try to find the best burrito in SLC.

16. 

    17 Feb 2023

    D&D-Stravanganza!

    Cael Roberts (https://dailyutahchronicle.com/staff_name/caelan-roberts/) The Legendarium! (https://legendariumbooks.com/) UofU Dungeons and Dragons and Stuff Club (https://www.facebook.com/groups/uofudungeonsanddragons/)

17. 

    15 Dec 2022

    Shrimpmageddon?

    Transcript: Ollie Hello. Hello, everyone, and welcome to The Daily Utah Chronicle's new Narrative podcast, Can of Worms. My name is Oliver and … Cambria My name is Cambria. Okay, what are we doing here? Ollie Every episode, we're going to open a can of worms, and we'll talk about something we think is important for you all to hear. We'll interview people, go places, blend all these sounds together and tell you an interesting story. Cambria Oh, that sounds like a good time. Ollie And for the first story, I want to start off with a question. So, you know, the Great Salt Lake shrinking, right? Cambria I have heard about that, yes. Ollie Yes, most people have. Yeah. Well, what scares you most about the whole great Salt Lake dilemma? Cambria You know, arsenic storms, it all drying up, and then the dust kicking up and killing us all. You know, easy stuff like that. Ollie That we're all going to die? Cambria Yeah, that stuff. Ollie Well, that's valid, but have you ever thought about what happens to the birds? Birds are really cool. I really like birds. I think the birds are going to die before you, Cambria. Cambria Well, I could've told you that as well. Ollie But when they do, that's not a good sign for us. We talked to Katie Newburn (https://www.fogsl.org/about/board-staff/item/888-katie-newburn), who's the education and average director for Friends of the Great Salt Lake (https://www.fogsl.org/), and she said the same thing. Katie Newburn You know, as the birds go, we go too. That's not a good sign for us humans who live around the lake, to see other species who depend on it suffering. Ollie So here's the interesting thing. Birders are going to the Great Salt Lake and noticing less birds. And I wanted to know exactly what's happening, like what's causing this bird decline. So, I got interested and I started to do some research. So, Cambria, this story begins with a very important type of monkey. Cambria Okay. Ollie A sea monkey, actually. Sea Monkey Ad (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVHVxRiQfo4) Why? It's elementary, my dear Watson. You just add sea monkey eggs to prepared water. And before your eyes you'll see them come to life. And when you feed them, they grow and grow. Ollie I'm sure you've heard of them, they're those little aquatic pets that you can watch grow in little aquariums. Maybe you had one as a kid. Cambria Absolutely not. Didn't. Producer Elle I had sea monkeys as a kid. Cambria Oh, Producer Elle! Ollie For those listening, that's Producer Elle. Producer Elle Oh, hi. Yes, I had sea monkeys when I was very little. They, you know, they have, like, little plastic tanks, and I had it on my windowsill. This is a very tragic story ... Cambria Oh, no. Producer Elle I had them for maybe a week or two and the window was open one day and they just, like, tipped over and...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 15 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

5

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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