210. WHY CAN’T WE HAVE NICE THINGS

In this powerful episode of The Eight Podcast, Javi and Fossie recap their wild weekends—Fossie’s trip to Denver for a concert and clubbing experience, and Javi attending a baby shower and giving Father’s Day shoutouts.But things take a serious turn as they unpack two tragic shootings: one at a downtown Salt Lake protest where a peacekeeper fatally shot a bystander, and another at West Fest where a teen opened fire—killing three people, including a baby.They reflect on Utah’s growing violence, why West Valley can’t seem to catch a break, and how lower-income areas face deeper systemic issues. They even go global, talking about Iran’s threats and U.S. military dominance.💔 RIP to the victims. Let’s be better, Utah.👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for new episodes every week.⸻00:00 – Beatbox Intro & Welcome00:59 – Javi Recaps Baby Shower & Father’s Day Shoutouts01:40 – Spotify Update & Shoutout to Kev02:50 – Kev’s Sales Potential & Clearlink Throwback04:00 – Sequoia Buffet & Bougie Prices05:30 – Fossie’s Denver Trip Begins07:00 – Clubbing in Denver: EDM Fail & Orchid Experience09:00 – Surrounded by Black People in a Club (Culture Shock)10:30 – Uber Driver Tells Fossie to Never Return12:00 – Concert Recap & Airbnb Aesthetic13:30 – Yeezy Eats 3 Pounds of Raw Meat16:00 – Is Yeezy Bored? Enrichment Talk18:15 – Protest Shooting in Downtown Salt Lake (Arthur Alou)22:00 – Who’s to Blame? Peacekeeper or Gunman?27:00 – West Fest Shooting: Baby and Mother Killed30:00 – Theory: Did Police Misfire a Shot?33:00 – West Valley’s Reputation & Ongoing Violence36:00 – Lower-Income Areas and Lack of Structure39:00 – How Do We Protect Our Kids from All This?43:00 – Final Thoughts: What Can Utah Do Better?44:30 – Geopolitics & US Military Power47:00 – Kim Jong Un, Putin, China… Yikes49:00 – Outro: We Love You, Utah… Please Do Better