Utah Stories Show

About Utah Stories Show

The Utah Stories Show fosters conversations about important issues that relate to the quality of life for all Utahns. We will be hosting guests who are government leaders, industry leaders, entrepreneurs and those who are the thought leaders in Utah's changing culture, especially those who are seeking to make Utah into a better place. A large part of what we seek to do is hold government leaders accountable to the people, and have them answer the tough questions related to policy and quality of life in Utah. While this show is political, we plan on keeping our approach balanced and fair, as we have done for years with Utah Stories magazine.

Publisher

Richard Markosian

Category

society & culture · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Aug 2023

Latest episode

22 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

159 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Oct 2026

   Leaving Islam, Life in Iran & the Politics of Religion

   In this bonus episode of Utah Stories, congressional candidate Bobby Darvish shares his personal journey from a secular Muslim upbringing to practicing Islam and eventually embracing Christianity. Darvish discusses his experiences in Iran, differences between Sunni and Shia Islam, his former leadership role with CAIR, and the religious and political beliefs that shaped his decision to leave Islam.

2. 

   21 Oct 2026

   Bobby Darvish: Utah's AI Data Center Debate, China & National Security

   Should Utah embrace massive AI data centers or protect its local communities? Richard sits down with congressional write-in candidate Bobby Darvish to discuss Utah's controversial data center project, environmental concerns, economic growth, foreign influence, and national security. They explore whether AI development can coexist with local control, government transparency, and protection of Utah's natural resources.

3. 

   24 Nov 2025

   How to Create a Four Season Garden That Thrives in Utah

   Most Utah gardens look great for a few weeks… and then fade, dry out, or turn into bare patches by mid-summer or fall. But it doesn't have to be that way. In this episode, Loreen and Heidi from Millcreek Gardens explain how to design a true four season garden that holds color, structure, and life all year — even in Utah's harsh, desert climate. We talk about: Why so many Utah yards fail long before summer ends How to layer height, foliage, texture, and form for year-round interest Easy winter-friendly ideas like evergreen containers, branches, berries, and structure How to keep plants alive in Utah soil and avoid the #1 cause of plant failure (hydration issues) What big-box stores get wrong about Utah's climate How a three-generation local garden center built a niche by growing plants that survive here Special varieties you won't find at chains — and how to choose plants that last If you want your yard to look good in spring, summer, fall and winter — or you're tired of wasting money on plants that don't make it — this conversation is packed with insights Utah homeowners rarely hear.

Who has been a guest on Utah Stories Show

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Peggy Ayers
• Steve Ayers
• Michael Feldman
• Andrew Lenz
• James Behunin

Reach and audience

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

YouTube views

1,434,114

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 79 / 100

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

Quality

100

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

60

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Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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