feed01.fireside.fm Thu, 29 Jan 2026 04:59:29 -0600 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Narrating Utah https://narratingutah.fireside.fm Tue, 06 May 2025 14:46:14 -0600 Westminster College en-us © 2026 Eileen Chanza Torres episodic Secular stories from the Holy City of a small global religion. Eileen Chanza Torres Westminster College false Eileen Chanza Torres echanzatorres@westminstercollege.edu yes Episode 40: Season 6 Ep. 3: Plastic Surgery in Utah https://narratingutah.fireside.fm/40 87b46961-e582-412f-ae1c-11a007fda830 Tue, 06 May 2025 14:00:00 -0600 echanzatorres@westminstercollege.edu (Eileen Chanza Torres) full 6 Eileen Chanza Torres In this episode, we explore the relationship between Utah's homogenous culture and the skyrocketing rates of plastic surgery. People of all ages are pulled to plastic surgery through the influences of social media, homogenous culture competition, and normalization of these cosmetic procedures. 29:12 false In this episode, we explore the relationship between Utah's homogenous culture and the skyrocketing rates of plastic surgery. People of all ages are pulled to plastic surgery through the influences of social media, homogenous culture competition, and normalization of these cosmetic procedures. We talked with Dr. Susan Madsen, Founder and Executive Director of the Utah Women and Leadership Project. She explained the negative affects cosmetic surgery and homogenous competition has on young women, and added in a method to slow down and deal with these strong influences.

]]> plastic surgery, mormon, utah, social media, homogenous In this episode, we explore the relationship between Utah's homogenous culture and the skyrocketing rates of plastic surgery. People of all ages are pulled to plastic surgery through the influences of social media, homogenous culture competition, and normalization of these cosmetic procedures. We talked with Dr. Susan Madsen, Founder and Executive Director of the Utah Women and Leadership Project. She explained the negative affects cosmetic surgery and homogenous competition has on young women, and added in a method to slow down and deal with these strong influences.

]]> In this episode, we explore the relationship between Utah's homogenous culture and the skyrocketing rates of plastic surgery. People of all ages are pulled to plastic surgery through the influences of social media, homogenous culture competition, and normalization of these cosmetic procedures. We talked with Dr. Susan Madsen, Founder and Executive Director of the Utah Women and Leadership Project. She explained the negative affects cosmetic surgery and homogenous competition has on young women, and added in a method to slow down and deal with these strong influences.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/j3ZtCICs+JLBiByKB ]]> Diana Kelsch Isabella Lopez Etta Sklar Josh Meyers Episode 39: Season 6 Ep. 2: Authentically You - A Story of Perseverance in Utah https://narratingutah.fireside.fm/39 3bb0fa9f-a224-47bc-8719-b260f882f988 Tue, 06 May 2025 14:00:00 -0600 echanzatorres@westminstercollege.edu (Eileen Chanza Torres) full 6 Eileen Chanza Torres Chancy and Rye, an interracial gay couple, are thriving queer business owners in Utah—proving you don’t have to escape a negative situation to find community and success. 21:25 false We are here to share the amazing story of Chancy and Rye who are queer business owners here in the valley. They are an interracial gay couple who are active in the Queer community as well as the local Salt Lake community. Their story is an example of how people can face the adversity that is often present in Utah culture, but still thrive and not leave the state just because they face these external pressures.

]]> Narrating Utah, Utah, Queer, Gay, Interracial, Small Business, Local Business, Business, Queer Business, Conversion Therapy We are here to share the amazing story of Chancy and Rye who are queer business owners here in the valley. They are an interracial gay couple who are active in the Queer community as well as the local Salt Lake community. Their story is an example of how people can face the adversity that is often present in Utah culture, but still thrive and not leave the state just because they face these external pressures.

]]> We are here to share the amazing story of Chancy and Rye who are queer business owners here in the valley. They are an interracial gay couple who are active in the Queer community as well as the local Salt Lake community. Their story is an example of how people can face the adversity that is often present in Utah culture, but still thrive and not leave the state just because they face these external pressures.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/j3ZtCICs+YB9OnaCh ]]> Sunshine Rhodehamel Kohen Supple Rylee Cudney Episode 38: Season 6 Ep. 1: From the Beehive: Talking about Sex Education in Utah https://narratingutah.fireside.fm/38 46298dc5-ec95-4d68-84e9-139942130a02 Tue, 06 May 2025 13:00:00 -0600 echanzatorres@westminstercollege.edu (Eileen Chanza Torres) full 6 Eileen Chanza Torres Our episode is about sex education in Utah and how an abstinence based curriculum is not enough. We want to explore educators' perspectives on sex education and the corresponding history of curriculum in Utah. We dive deeper into the possibilities of sex education. 21:32 false Our podcast starts out with a short history of sex education in the United States, but specifically in Utah. In the podcast, we dicuss our personal experiencs as students who grew up in Utah and we talk about our lacking sex education experience. This is followed by an interview with Marilee Coles-Ritchie, an education professor at Westminster University in Salt Lake City. As a teacher's teacher, Marilee dicusses her thoughts on this topic while referencing conversations she has had with other educators over her expansive carreer. We finish with a question about what sex education could look like. We dive deeper into this question and talk about what we would like to see in sex education. What can sex education be in Utah? In an ideal world would it look like? Come join us to try and answer these questions!

]]> Sex education, Sex, Utah, School, Teacher, Healthy Relationships Our podcast starts out with a short history of sex education in the United States, but specifically in Utah. In the podcast, we dicuss our personal experiencs as students who grew up in Utah and we talk about our lacking sex education experience. This is followed by an interview with Marilee Coles-Ritchie, an education professor at Westminster University in Salt Lake City. As a teacher's teacher, Marilee dicusses her thoughts on this topic while referencing conversations she has had with other educators over her expansive carreer. We finish with a question about what sex education could look like. We dive deeper into this question and talk about what we would like to see in sex education. What can sex education be in Utah? In an ideal world would it look like? Come join us to try and answer these questions!

]]> Our podcast starts out with a short history of sex education in the United States, but specifically in Utah. In the podcast, we dicuss our personal experiencs as students who grew up in Utah and we talk about our lacking sex education experience. This is followed by an interview with Marilee Coles-Ritchie, an education professor at Westminster University in Salt Lake City. As a teacher's teacher, Marilee dicusses her thoughts on this topic while referencing conversations she has had with other educators over her expansive carreer. We finish with a question about what sex education could look like. We dive deeper into this question and talk about what we would like to see in sex education. What can sex education be in Utah? In an ideal world would it look like? Come join us to try and answer these questions!

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/j3ZtCICs+xywA7f7N ]]> Lila Howells Naomi Wesseh Mia Strassberg Episode 37: Season 5 Ep. 4: Dating at 100 mph: Eternity or Bust https://narratingutah.fireside.fm/37 5678169f-e585-4b5c-b340-4dd03c541a13 Sun, 05 May 2024 13:00:00 -0600 echanzatorres@westminstercollege.edu (Eileen Chanza Torres) full 5 Eileen Chanza Torres In this season students at Westminster University discuss the politics of sexuality and gender in Utah by examining the anti-trans bill, HB257, the history of women's suffrage in Utah, dating practices at BYU, and conversion therapy at BYU. 22:50 true When religion and dating mix in college, who knows what can go down. We interviewed three people about the dating culture at BYU, highlighting the differences pre- versus post-mission, the overhanging goal of eternal marriage, and the myths and truths about NCMOs, or non-committal make outs.

]]> Politics, Utah, HB257, Dating in Utah, History of Women's Vote in Utah, Conversion Therapy When religion and dating mix in college, who knows what can go down. We interviewed three people about the dating culture at BYU, highlighting the differences pre- versus post-mission, the overhanging goal of eternal marriage, and the myths and truths about NCMOs, or non-committal make outs.

]]> When religion and dating mix in college, who knows what can go down. We interviewed three people about the dating culture at BYU, highlighting the differences pre- versus post-mission, the overhanging goal of eternal marriage, and the myths and truths about NCMOs, or non-committal make outs.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/j3ZtCICs+VsiJTcCq ]]> Aidan Franklin Rachel Tuttle Megan Wade Episode 35: Season 5 Ep. 2: The Personal Lives of Utah’s Suffragists https://narratingutah.fireside.fm/35 60538f9e-cf9b-4c75-9a74-cbcb49c7c720 Sun, 05 May 2024 13:00:00 -0600 echanzatorres@westminstercollege.edu (Eileen Chanza Torres) full 5 Eileen Chanza Torres In this season students at Westminster University discuss the politics of sexuality and gender in Utah by examining the anti-trans bill, HB257, the history of women's suffrage in Utah, dating practices at BYU, and conversion therapy at BYU. 18:15 true The first woman to vote cast her ballot in the territory of Utah in 1870, fifty years before the passing of the Nineteenth Amendment, which made voting for women in the United States a right. Take a deep dive into the personal lives of Utah’s most prominent suffragists and explore the phenomenal history behind the first women to cast a vote in the United States.

]]> Politics, Utah, HB257, Dating in Utah, History of Women's Vote in Utah, Conversion Therapy The first woman to vote cast her ballot in the territory of Utah in 1870, fifty years before the passing of the Nineteenth Amendment, which made voting for women in the United States a right. Take a deep dive into the personal lives of Utah’s most prominent suffragists and explore the phenomenal history behind the first women to cast a vote in the United States.

]]> The first woman to vote cast her ballot in the territory of Utah in 1870, fifty years before the passing of the Nineteenth Amendment, which made voting for women in the United States a right. Take a deep dive into the personal lives of Utah’s most prominent suffragists and explore the phenomenal history behind the first women to cast a vote in the United States.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/j3ZtCICs+77gyMyZd ]]> Lily McKay Adrian Steinvoort-Cloward Episode 36: Season 5 Ep. 3: Utah's Legacies of Conversion Therapy https://narratingutah.fireside.fm/36 98fa465f-8180-41a0-8d8b-aabfaf743e0c Sun, 05 May 2024 13:00:00 -0600 echanzatorres@westminstercollege.edu (Eileen Chanza Torres) full 5 Eileen Chanza Torres In this season students at Westminster University discuss the politics of sexuality and gender in Utah by examining the anti-trans bill, HB257, the history of women's suffrage in Utah, dating practices at BYU, and conversion therapy at BYU. 19:36 true In this episode, we explore the history of LGBTQ+ relations with the Mormon Church that led up to the conversion therapy that occurred at Utah’s universities, the story of the conversion therapy itself, and what queer relations with the church look like today. An interview with Connell O'Donovan, a leading queer Mormon historian, gives perspective on both what it was like to be a queer member of the church in the 1970s and how he helped expose the conversion therapy that occurred.

]]> Politics, Utah, HB257, Dating in Utah, History of Women's Vote in Utah, Conversion Therapy In this episode, we explore the history of LGBTQ+ relations with the Mormon Church that led up to the conversion therapy that occurred at Utah’s universities, the story of the conversion therapy itself, and what queer relations with the church look like today. An interview with Connell O'Donovan, a leading queer Mormon historian, gives perspective on both what it was like to be a queer member of the church in the 1970s and how he helped expose the conversion therapy that occurred.

]]> In this episode, we explore the history of LGBTQ+ relations with the Mormon Church that led up to the conversion therapy that occurred at Utah’s universities, the story of the conversion therapy itself, and what queer relations with the church look like today. An interview with Connell O'Donovan, a leading queer Mormon historian, gives perspective on both what it was like to be a queer member of the church in the 1970s and how he helped expose the conversion therapy that occurred.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/j3ZtCICs+qdWnCCvF ]]> Casey Berger Boaz Hill Seka Groves Episode 34: Season 5 Ep. 1: Anti-Queer Legislation Where Law Meets Home https://narratingutah.fireside.fm/34 69aa57fd-b8fd-496c-89dc-0684181e4196 Sun, 05 May 2024 12:00:00 -0600 echanzatorres@westminstercollege.edu (Eileen Chanza Torres) full 5 Eileen Chanza Torres In this season students at Westminster University discuss the politics of sexuality and gender in Utah by examining the anti-trans bill, HB257, the history of women's suffrage in Utah, dating practices at BYU, and conversion therapy at BYU. 27:04 true In this episode, hosts Tay Rushton and Lucy Smith-Lahrman examine some of Utah’s anti-trans and queer legislation. Through interviews with a queer legislator (Sahara Hayes), activist (Nick Arteaga), and K-12 educator (Carly Olsen), the two discuss the implications of specific bills and how Utahns can stay involved. The dialogue for this episode was informed by Sharon G. Horne et al.’s “The Stench of Bathroom Bills and Anti-Transgender Legislation. . .” from the Journal of Counseling Psychology and Karen Schilt and Laurel Westbrook’s “Bathroom Battlegrounds and Penis Panics” from Contexts Magazine. For more information on House Bill 257, visit the ACLU’s HB257 FAQ, and to register to vote in Utah visit Vote.Utah.gov.

]]> Politics, Utah, HB257, Dating in Utah, History of Women's Vote in Utah, Conversion Therapy In this episode, hosts Tay Rushton and Lucy Smith-Lahrman examine some of Utah’s anti-trans and queer legislation. Through interviews with a queer legislator (Sahara Hayes), activist (Nick Arteaga), and K-12 educator (Carly Olsen), the two discuss the implications of specific bills and how Utahns can stay involved. The dialogue for this episode was informed by Sharon G. Horne et al.’s “The Stench of Bathroom Bills and Anti-Transgender Legislation. . .” from the Journal of Counseling Psychology and Karen Schilt and Laurel Westbrook’s “Bathroom Battlegrounds and Penis Panics” from Contexts Magazine. For more information on House Bill 257, visit the ACLU’s HB257 FAQ, and to register to vote in Utah visit Vote.Utah.gov.

]]> In this episode, hosts Tay Rushton and Lucy Smith-Lahrman examine some of Utah’s anti-trans and queer legislation. Through interviews with a queer legislator (Sahara Hayes), activist (Nick Arteaga), and K-12 educator (Carly Olsen), the two discuss the implications of specific bills and how Utahns can stay involved. The dialogue for this episode was informed by Sharon G. Horne et al.’s “The Stench of Bathroom Bills and Anti-Transgender Legislation. . .” from the Journal of Counseling Psychology and Karen Schilt and Laurel Westbrook’s “Bathroom Battlegrounds and Penis Panics” from Contexts Magazine. For more information on House Bill 257, visit the ACLU’s HB257 FAQ, and to register to vote in Utah visit Vote.Utah.gov.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/j3ZtCICs+LhgU8Xl7 ]]> Tay Rushton Lucy Smith-Lahrman Episode 31: Solidarity not Charity, SLCMA as an Alternative https://narratingutah.fireside.fm/31 ca967ff2-23a4-441b-80e9-dc8c7a24db5b Fri, 11 Jun 2021 13:00:00 -0600 echanzatorres@westminstercollege.edu (Eileen Chanza Torres) full 3 Eileen Chanza Torres 19:39 false Utah is known for its charity projects, but what are the weaknesses of charity? Are there alternatives? In today’s episode we look into mutual aid in the Salt Lake valley and talk with three members of COVID-19 Mutual Aid SLC; Isaac, Cameron, and Juls. We compare food support programs from the LDS church to COVID-19 Mutual Aid SLC to understand what the difference is between charity and mutual aid and how mutual aid has impacted Salt Lake.

]]> Utah is known for its charity projects, but what are the weaknesses of charity? Are there alternatives? In today’s episode we look into mutual aid in the Salt Lake valley and talk with three members of COVID-19 Mutual Aid SLC; Isaac, Cameron, and Juls. We compare food support programs from the LDS church to COVID-19 Mutual Aid SLC to understand what the difference is between charity and mutual aid and how mutual aid has impacted Salt Lake.

]]> Utah is known for its charity projects, but what are the weaknesses of charity? Are there alternatives? In today’s episode we look into mutual aid in the Salt Lake valley and talk with three members of COVID-19 Mutual Aid SLC; Isaac, Cameron, and Juls. We compare food support programs from the LDS church to COVID-19 Mutual Aid SLC to understand what the difference is between charity and mutual aid and how mutual aid has impacted Salt Lake.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/j3ZtCICs+7IpscrCs ]]> Quinn Winter Gabriel Solomon Episode 30: Lily E Gray, a Victim and a Part of the Heart of Utah https://narratingutah.fireside.fm/30 208c06a9-962e-4c77-914d-19004f37d1db Fri, 11 Jun 2021 13:00:00 -0600 echanzatorres@westminstercollege.edu (Eileen Chanza Torres) full 3 Eileen Chanza Torres 19:13 false Salt Lake City is rich with urban legends, tucked away places, and hidden sites. In this episode, your hosts discuss a grave wrapped in a legend and the community that cares for it.

]]> Salt Lake City is rich with urban legends, tucked away places, and hidden sites. In this episode, your hosts discuss a grave wrapped in a legend and the community that cares for it.

]]> Salt Lake City is rich with urban legends, tucked away places, and hidden sites. In this episode, your hosts discuss a grave wrapped in a legend and the community that cares for it.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/j3ZtCICs+Fzm8QZ8V ]]> Felicitte Encke Enan Whitby Episode 28: Salt Lake City Parks and Culture https://narratingutah.fireside.fm/28 e5aadb69-6786-436d-9179-d66d5d7d6ff2 Fri, 11 Jun 2021 13:00:00 -0600 echanzatorres@westminstercollege.edu (Eileen Chanza Torres) full 3 Eileen Chanza Torres 19:18 false In this podcast, produced by the 2020 Gender Studies Podcasting class, three students explore some of the unique parks that Salt Lake City has to offer. The parks (which include The International Peace Park, Gilgal Sculpture Garden, and Allen Park) each hold an attraction that reflects a cultural aspect of Utah. These parks explore emigration, wealth distribution, religion, the arts, community, and the value of public lands in this state—all through the setting of these quaint spaces scattered throughout the city. This podcast is great for anyone looking to learn a little about what makes Utah Utah, or just plan a nice walk through the city.

]]> In this podcast, produced by the 2020 Gender Studies Podcasting class, three students explore some of the unique parks that Salt Lake City has to offer. The parks (which include The International Peace Park, Gilgal Sculpture Garden, and Allen Park) each hold an attraction that reflects a cultural aspect of Utah. These parks explore emigration, wealth distribution, religion, the arts, community, and the value of public lands in this state—all through the setting of these quaint spaces scattered throughout the city. This podcast is great for anyone looking to learn a little about what makes Utah Utah, or just plan a nice walk through the city.

]]> In this podcast, produced by the 2020 Gender Studies Podcasting class, three students explore some of the unique parks that Salt Lake City has to offer. The parks (which include The International Peace Park, Gilgal Sculpture Garden, and Allen Park) each hold an attraction that reflects a cultural aspect of Utah. These parks explore emigration, wealth distribution, religion, the arts, community, and the value of public lands in this state—all through the setting of these quaint spaces scattered throughout the city. This podcast is great for anyone looking to learn a little about what makes Utah Utah, or just plan a nice walk through the city.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/j3ZtCICs+G-8nordQ ]]> Eloise White Anna Robert Joel Carpenter Episode 29: A Week on the Green River https://narratingutah.fireside.fm/29 4dab7d47-cfb7-428e-b55e-d44657ad9d7f Fri, 11 Jun 2021 13:00:00 -0600 echanzatorres@westminstercollege.edu (Eileen Chanza Torres) full 3 Eileen Chanza Torres 15:32 false This episode will talk about rafting the Green River in Utah, hearing experiences from professors and students as well as learning about the history of the river and the impacts humans cause.

]]> This episode will talk about rafting the Green River in Utah, hearing experiences from professors and students as well as learning about the history of the river and the impacts humans cause.

]]> This episode will talk about rafting the Green River in Utah, hearing experiences from professors and students as well as learning about the history of the river and the impacts humans cause.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/j3ZtCICs+5yXkvV7H ]]> Alexis Crotty Episode 27: Is it Prohibition, Is it Utah? https://narratingutah.fireside.fm/27 a0d06856-27f8-4fe5-b76a-3c49e10ad7f6 Fri, 11 Jun 2021 13:00:00 -0600 echanzatorres@westminstercollege.edu (Eileen Chanza Torres) full 3 Eileen Chanza Torres 25:43 false In this episode we look into Utah drinking culture and how the laws effect the industry as well as the community. We interview local bars Good Grammar and Quarters Arcade bar while providing our own experience coming into Utah.

]]> In this episode we look into Utah drinking culture and how the laws effect the industry as well as the community. We interview local bars Good Grammar and Quarters Arcade bar while providing our own experience coming into Utah.

]]> In this episode we look into Utah drinking culture and how the laws effect the industry as well as the community. We interview local bars Good Grammar and Quarters Arcade bar while providing our own experience coming into Utah.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/j3ZtCICs+3d5cRWk0 ]]> Wiley Maple Sascha Richter Episode 6: The Cold Case of Rosie Tapia https://narratingutah.fireside.fm/26 971f83b5-205f-4e81-9478-08b25623ceea Sun, 02 May 2021 10:00:00 -0600 echanzatorres@westminstercollege.edu (Eileen Chanza Torres) full 2 Eileen Chanza Torres 54:20 false This episode is about the unsolved murder of 6-year-old Rosie Tapia was kidnapped and murdered on August 13, 1995, in Salt Lake City and no one has been convicted for her murder to this very day. Join us to find some of the clues we’ve found and if they can give us any insight into what happened to Rosie. This case deals with the murder of a child, listener discretion is advised. This podcast episode was written, produced, and recorded by Kelly Wasser and Parker Thompson. The opinions expressed are our own and do not reflect the views of Westminster College.

]]> This episode is about the unsolved murder of 6-year-old Rosie Tapia was kidnapped and murdered on August 13, 1995, in Salt Lake City and no one has been convicted for her murder to this very day. Join us to find some of the clues we’ve found and if they can give us any insight into what happened to Rosie. This case deals with the murder of a child, listener discretion is advised. This podcast episode was written, produced, and recorded by Kelly Wasser and Parker Thompson. The opinions expressed are our own and do not reflect the views of Westminster College.

]]> This episode is about the unsolved murder of 6-year-old Rosie Tapia was kidnapped and murdered on August 13, 1995, in Salt Lake City and no one has been convicted for her murder to this very day. Join us to find some of the clues we’ve found and if they can give us any insight into what happened to Rosie. This case deals with the murder of a child, listener discretion is advised. This podcast episode was written, produced, and recorded by Kelly Wasser and Parker Thompson. The opinions expressed are our own and do not reflect the views of Westminster College.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/j3ZtCICs+vwBcND8I ]]> Parker Thompson Kelly Wasser Episode 4: The Tragedy of Lori Hacking https://narratingutah.fireside.fm/24 f334548d-1bd4-4a9f-ba97-bdddefb33c1d Sun, 02 May 2021 10:00:00 -0600 echanzatorres@westminstercollege.edu (Eileen Chanza Torres) full 2 Eileen Chanza Torres 25:03 false Lori Hacking seemed to have a perfect life. A great career, a loving marriage to her high school sweetheart Mark Hacking, an exciting move, and she just found out that she was five weeks pregnant. However, everything changed when on July 19, 2004, Mark made a frantic call to police claiming that Lori hadn't returned home from her early morning jog. This podcast episode was written, produced, and recorded by Madison Christensen. The opinions expressed are my own and do not reflect the views of Westminster College.

]]> Lori Hacking seemed to have a perfect life. A great career, a loving marriage to her high school sweetheart Mark Hacking, an exciting move, and she just found out that she was five weeks pregnant. However, everything changed when on July 19, 2004, Mark made a frantic call to police claiming that Lori hadn't returned home from her early morning jog. This podcast episode was written, produced, and recorded by Madison Christensen. The opinions expressed are my own and do not reflect the views of Westminster College.

]]> Lori Hacking seemed to have a perfect life. A great career, a loving marriage to her high school sweetheart Mark Hacking, an exciting move, and she just found out that she was five weeks pregnant. However, everything changed when on July 19, 2004, Mark made a frantic call to police claiming that Lori hadn't returned home from her early morning jog. This podcast episode was written, produced, and recorded by Madison Christensen. The opinions expressed are my own and do not reflect the views of Westminster College.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/j3ZtCICs+0ECp4_os ]]> Madison Christensen Episode 5: Prescription for Murder https://narratingutah.fireside.fm/25 6a5913c6-7aa9-4eac-a75c-13e18eb84fc4 Sun, 02 May 2021 10:00:00 -0600 echanzatorres@westminstercollege.edu (Eileen Chanza Torres) full 2 Eileen Chanza Torres 29:29 false When Michelle MacNeill died, medical examiners ruled her death as 'natural'. However, Michelle's eldest daughter, Alexis, as well as some of her other children were convinced that something much more sinister had transpired. But with little concrete evidence, how were they to prove it? This podcast episode was written, produced, and recorded by Brooke Smith, Michaelis Lyons, and Jasmine Hernandez. The opinions expressed are our own and do not reflect the views of Westminster College.

]]> When Michelle MacNeill died, medical examiners ruled her death as 'natural'. However, Michelle's eldest daughter, Alexis, as well as some of her other children were convinced that something much more sinister had transpired. But with little concrete evidence, how were they to prove it? This podcast episode was written, produced, and recorded by Brooke Smith, Michaelis Lyons, and Jasmine Hernandez. The opinions expressed are our own and do not reflect the views of Westminster College.

]]> When Michelle MacNeill died, medical examiners ruled her death as 'natural'. However, Michelle's eldest daughter, Alexis, as well as some of her other children were convinced that something much more sinister had transpired. But with little concrete evidence, how were they to prove it? This podcast episode was written, produced, and recorded by Brooke Smith, Michaelis Lyons, and Jasmine Hernandez. The opinions expressed are our own and do not reflect the views of Westminster College.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/j3ZtCICs+Y7HkB4cL ]]> Michaelis Lyons Brooke Smith Jasmine Hernandez Episode 2: The Disappearance of Kyplin Davis : A 26 Year Long Search For Answers https://narratingutah.fireside.fm/22 853e4c93-7965-495e-bd92-4f0e68d4218f Thu, 29 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0600 echanzatorres@westminstercollege.edu (Eileen Chanza Torres) full 2 Eileen Chanza Torres 37:32 false This episode is on the disappearance of Kiplyn Davis, a 15 year old that went missing from her loving family and close knit community of Spanish Fork, Utah on May 2nd, 1995. It’s now 26 years later, and someone may remain behind bars, but the family is still begging for answers. This has been a very dense researched case that leaves us with confusion and anger, but concluding everyone to hold Kiplyn’s parents in their thoughts everyday.

This podcast episode was written, produced, and recorded by Sascha Richter & Grace Driffill. The opinions expressed are our own and do not reflect the views of Westminster College.

]]> This episode is on the disappearance of Kiplyn Davis, a 15 year old that went missing from her loving family and close knit community of Spanish Fork, Utah on May 2nd, 1995. It’s now 26 years later, and someone may remain behind bars, but the family is still begging for answers. This has been a very dense researched case that leaves us with confusion and anger, but concluding everyone to hold Kiplyn’s parents in their thoughts everyday.

This podcast episode was written, produced, and recorded by Sascha Richter & Grace Driffill. The opinions expressed are our own and do not reflect the views of Westminster College.

]]> This episode is on the disappearance of Kiplyn Davis, a 15 year old that went missing from her loving family and close knit community of Spanish Fork, Utah on May 2nd, 1995. It’s now 26 years later, and someone may remain behind bars, but the family is still begging for answers. This has been a very dense researched case that leaves us with confusion and anger, but concluding everyone to hold Kiplyn’s parents in their thoughts everyday.

This podcast episode was written, produced, and recorded by Sascha Richter & Grace Driffill. The opinions expressed are our own and do not reflect the views of Westminster College.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/j3ZtCICs+IkYmhcrR ]]> Sascha Richter Grace Driffill Episode 1: Little Ducklings All In A Row: The Shilo Inn Murders https://narratingutah.fireside.fm/21 83a0f85c-af90-4b4b-8f86-2fec05e6a534 Thu, 29 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0600 echanzatorres@westminstercollege.edu (Eileen Chanza Torres) full 2 Eileen Chanza Torres 31:48 false https://fireside.fm/player/v2/j3ZtCICs+EucqQUxu ]]> Enan Whitby Sara Gonzales Episode 3: The School of the Prophets: The Perversion of Faith https://narratingutah.fireside.fm/23 9de91286-7d9c-49c1-b471-9b83ddc55149 Thu, 29 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0600 echanzatorres@westminstercollege.edu (Eileen Chanza Torres) full 2 Eileen Chanza Torres 41:39 false This episode is on the murder of Brenda Wright Lafferty and her infant daughter Erica Lafferty who were murdered by Brenda’s brother in laws Ron and Dan Lafferty. These men believed God asked them to murder 4 people beginning with Brenda and her baby in which they beat, strangled, and stabbed them. This episode was written, produced, and recorded by Zola Oyer and Charidan Maltby. The opinions expressed are our own and do not reflect the views of Westminster College.

]]> This episode is on the murder of Brenda Wright Lafferty and her infant daughter Erica Lafferty who were murdered by Brenda’s brother in laws Ron and Dan Lafferty. These men believed God asked them to murder 4 people beginning with Brenda and her baby in which they beat, strangled, and stabbed them. This episode was written, produced, and recorded by Zola Oyer and Charidan Maltby. The opinions expressed are our own and do not reflect the views of Westminster College.

]]> This episode is on the murder of Brenda Wright Lafferty and her infant daughter Erica Lafferty who were murdered by Brenda’s brother in laws Ron and Dan Lafferty. These men believed God asked them to murder 4 people beginning with Brenda and her baby in which they beat, strangled, and stabbed them. This episode was written, produced, and recorded by Zola Oyer and Charidan Maltby. The opinions expressed are our own and do not reflect the views of Westminster College.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/j3ZtCICs+FqTi3ZVe ]]> Zola Oyer Charidan Maltby Episode 5: Episode 5: Skinwalker Ranch and Urban Legends https://narratingutah.fireside.fm/5 3debc39e-31f6-4d79-9ca0-7ebfbc653e51 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0700 echanzatorres@westminstercollege.edu (Eileen Chanza Torres) full 1 Eileen Chanza Torres Podcasting secular stories from the Holy City of a small global religion. 19:08 false Skinwalker Ranch, located in Ballard, Utah, is notorious for paranormal sightings, including the infamous skinwalkers, and numerous UFO sightings. This episode provides an overview of Skinwalker Ranch, including early history, and considers the meanings of these urban legends today.

]]> Skinwalker Ranch, Urban Legends, Westminster College. Skinwalker Ranch, located in Ballard, Utah, is notorious for paranormal sightings, including the infamous skinwalkers, and numerous UFO sightings. This episode provides an overview of Skinwalker Ranch, including early history, and considers the meanings of these urban legends today.

]]> Skinwalker Ranch, located in Ballard, Utah, is notorious for paranormal sightings, including the infamous skinwalkers, and numerous UFO sightings. This episode provides an overview of Skinwalker Ranch, including early history, and considers the meanings of these urban legends today.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/j3ZtCICs+2nEysaik ]]> Alexander Olivé Alexandra Irvin Episode 8: Episode 8: Trans Quarantine https://narratingutah.fireside.fm/8 0877aabd-d22d-4a02-8b60-04819f328001 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0700 echanzatorres@westminstercollege.edu (Eileen Chanza Torres) full 1 Eileen Chanza Torres Podcasting secular stories from the Holy City of a small global religion. 43:46 false Navigating support and resources for trans and non-binary identities can be difficult in good times. This episode focuses on the experiences of trans and non-binary Westminster College students as they navigate their gender transitions during the coronavirus pandemic.

]]> Trans, Transgender, Quarantine, COVID-19, Westminster College. Navigating support and resources for trans and non-binary identities can be difficult in good times. This episode focuses on the experiences of trans and non-binary Westminster College students as they navigate their gender transitions during the coronavirus pandemic.

]]> Navigating support and resources for trans and non-binary identities can be difficult in good times. This episode focuses on the experiences of trans and non-binary Westminster College students as they navigate their gender transitions during the coronavirus pandemic.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/j3ZtCICs+erkvLFtz ]]> Dustin Hardebeck Ivy Hastings Episode 3: Episode 3: Griffins Basketball vs the World https://narratingutah.fireside.fm/3 2e74aa4f-930b-47f5-b632-c757839e0885 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0700 echanzatorres@westminstercollege.edu (Eileen Chanza Torres) full 1 Eileen Chanza Torres Podcasting secular stories from the Holy City of a small global religion. 16:03 false The Covid-19 pandemic disrupted sports for college athletes around the world. This podcast explores how the women’s basketball team at Westminster College responded to the pandemic at the height of a successful season and their plans for moving forward.

]]> Basketball, Griffins, COVID-19, The World. The Covid-19 pandemic disrupted sports for college athletes around the world. This podcast explores how the women’s basketball team at Westminster College responded to the pandemic at the height of a successful season and their plans for moving forward.

]]> The Covid-19 pandemic disrupted sports for college athletes around the world. This podcast explores how the women’s basketball team at Westminster College responded to the pandemic at the height of a successful season and their plans for moving forward.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/j3ZtCICs+xOrIdl10 ]]> Alexander Olivé James Walljasper Episode 4: Episode 4: Searching for Elizabeth Smart https://narratingutah.fireside.fm/4 ddf1b45b-2e0b-4088-b25f-934bcb99af42 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0700 echanzatorres@westminstercollege.edu (Eileen Chanza Torres) full 1 Eileen Chanza Torres Podcasting secular stories from the Holy City of a small global religion. 31:17 false In 2003, at the age of 14, Elizabeth Smart was abducted from her home in Salt Lake City. This episode explores the process of searching for Elizabeth Smart through the perspective of Lance Harrison, a member of the search party.

]]> Elizabeth Smart, Westminster College, Searching, Narrating Utah. In 2003, at the age of 14, Elizabeth Smart was abducted from her home in Salt Lake City. This episode explores the process of searching for Elizabeth Smart through the perspective of Lance Harrison, a member of the search party.

]]> In 2003, at the age of 14, Elizabeth Smart was abducted from her home in Salt Lake City. This episode explores the process of searching for Elizabeth Smart through the perspective of Lance Harrison, a member of the search party.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/j3ZtCICs+-QX_vve3 ]]> Zoe Kalapos Jon Butcher Kylie Harrison Episode 1: Episode 1: Black & Pacific Islander Hair Salons https://narratingutah.fireside.fm/1 29ec9f90-275e-4757-823a-e342c3db398d Thu, 14 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0700 echanzatorres@westminstercollege.edu (Eileen Chanza Torres) full 1 Eileen Chanza Torres Podcasting secular stories from the Holy City of a small global religion. 45:42 false In this podcast we will be exploring thetopic of ethnic hair, more specifically AfricanAmericanand pacific islander hair care in Salt Lake City.

]]> Black Hair, Pacific Islander Hair, Hair Salons, Salt Lake, Utah In this podcast we will be exploring thetopic of ethnic hair, more specifically AfricanAmericanand pacific islander hair care in Salt Lake City.

]]> In this podcast we will be exploring thetopic of ethnic hair, more specifically AfricanAmericanand pacific islander hair care in Salt Lake City.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/j3ZtCICs+x2bepTd7 ]]> Kip Otuafi Jasmine McWilliam Episode 2: Episode 2: Climate Change and the Ski Industry https://narratingutah.fireside.fm/2 fa7912c2-e485-4bb6-b8ae-f2edd0a51628 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0700 echanzatorres@westminstercollege.edu (Eileen Chanza Torres) full 1 Eileen Chanza Torres Podcasting secular stories from the Holy City of a small global religion. 30:54 false This episode talks with experts in both the ski industry and climate change to discuss how ski resorts and tourism impact the environment.

]]> ski resorts, climate change, tourism This episode talks with experts in both the ski industry and climate change to discuss how ski resorts and tourism impact the environment.

]]> This episode talks with experts in both the ski industry and climate change to discuss how ski resorts and tourism impact the environment.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/j3ZtCICs+usBeqLNb ]]> Krissy Brian Tatiana Gomes Lizzie Rich Episode 6: Episode 6: Gymnastics and COVID-19 https://narratingutah.fireside.fm/6 417ac84e-bef6-471a-b65a-cd8587eb6f5d Thu, 14 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0700 echanzatorres@westminstercollege.edu (Eileen Chanza Torres) full 1 Eileen Chanza Torres Podcasting secular stories from the Holy City of a small global religion. 19:30 false The gymnastics world has been hit hard by scandal for the last few years, and the COVID-19 pandemic has created further difficulties for gymnastics. There is a limited time frame for gymnasts’ career development, and with gyms closed, only gymnasts with extensive resources can train during this time. This episode considers the impact of COVID-19 on the future generation of gymnasts, and the protocols that are being taken during this time to continue training.

]]> Gymnastics, COVID-19, Westminster College, Salt Lake City The gymnastics world has been hit hard by scandal for the last few years, and the COVID-19 pandemic has created further difficulties for gymnastics. There is a limited time frame for gymnasts’ career development, and with gyms closed, only gymnasts with extensive resources can train during this time. This episode considers the impact of COVID-19 on the future generation of gymnasts, and the protocols that are being taken during this time to continue training.

]]> The gymnastics world has been hit hard by scandal for the last few years, and the COVID-19 pandemic has created further difficulties for gymnastics. There is a limited time frame for gymnasts’ career development, and with gyms closed, only gymnasts with extensive resources can train during this time. This episode considers the impact of COVID-19 on the future generation of gymnasts, and the protocols that are being taken during this time to continue training.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/j3ZtCICs+9FbMDNXe ]]> Michaelis Lyons Audrey Thompson Episode 7: Episode 7: SLC Arts During COVID-19 https://narratingutah.fireside.fm/7 0b415379-bc8d-4f4d-bed5-76a0710014f3 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0700 echanzatorres@westminstercollege.edu (Eileen Chanza Torres) full 1 Eileen Chanza Torres Podcasting secular stories from the Holy City of a small global religion. 24:19 false Salt Lake City has always had an interesting performing art scene with a mix of bands, unique venues, and a community hungry for entertainment. Due to the pandemic, the arts community is being forced to change and adapt. This episode explores these changes from the perspective of artists in the music, performing arts, and theatre arts community, and considers the future of the arts in Salt Lake City and beyond.

]]> Salt Lake City, SLC, Arts, COVID-19, Westminster College. Salt Lake City has always had an interesting performing art scene with a mix of bands, unique venues, and a community hungry for entertainment. Due to the pandemic, the arts community is being forced to change and adapt. This episode explores these changes from the perspective of artists in the music, performing arts, and theatre arts community, and considers the future of the arts in Salt Lake City and beyond.

]]> Salt Lake City has always had an interesting performing art scene with a mix of bands, unique venues, and a community hungry for entertainment. Due to the pandemic, the arts community is being forced to change and adapt. This episode explores these changes from the perspective of artists in the music, performing arts, and theatre arts community, and considers the future of the arts in Salt Lake City and beyond.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/j3ZtCICs+-ABt2YCT ]]> Gabriel Perez Anna Jackson Angela Fields