PODCAST · comedy
Nightside Project
by Bonneville Salt Lake
End your commute happy with Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry from The Nightside Project. Each episode features a feel-good #ZenHeadlines story submitted by the audience.
Episodes
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Should Adult Kids Pay Rent? Holiday Travel Sticker Shock and Workweek Bloat
When adult kids live at home, should they pay rent—and how much? We weigh the balance between helping your kids get ahead and teaching financial responsibility, with listeners sharing their own experiences. Plus, rising holiday airfares could put a squeeze on travel budgets, and adding work into...
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Afterparty: Tesla’s Roadster, Biscoff at 30,000 Feet & Pumpkins Gone Rogue
Tesla’s new Roadster has us asking questions about the future of driving—and just how weird it could get as we get closer to a flying car. Plus, why Delta’s Biscoff cookies hit differently in the air, the mystery of disappearing airplane barf bags. Then, a giant inflatable pumpkin makes a runaway...
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Carbon High's Fight For A Million-Dollar Stadium, In-N-Out Delivery Drama & First World Problems
Andy Farnsworth joins KSL Brightside to talk about movies that stink, while Carbon High’s Dinos chase a $1 million stadium upgrade. Carbon High School Correspondent Caitlyn Johnston shares her insight. Plus, BYU fans camp out for game day, and we ask whether Utahns should pay more to help save…
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Afterparty: Tesla’s Roadster, Biscoff at 30,000 Feet & Pumpkins Gone Rogue
Tesla’s new Roadster has us asking questions about the future of driving—and just how weird it could get as we get closer to a flying car. Plus, why Delta’s Biscoff cookies hit differently in the air, and the mystery of disappearing airplane barf bags. Then, a giant inflatable pumpkin makes a...
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Holiday Spending to Hit $1 Trillion, Retirees Back at Work & Flock Watch
Could you be a millionaire and not feel like one? We explore how home equity shapes middle-aged Americans’ net worth, why some retirees are heading back to work and a holiday spending forecast topping $1 trillion. Plus UTA Free Fare Days. We also look at pricey tickets for BYU’s matchup with…
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Afterparty: Bodycam Footage Released of K-9 Overpass Incident plus Automated Custodians
A kitten gets stuck in a drainpipe, and West Valley City’s own R2D2 saves the day. Police have released video of a Park City K-9 jumping from a freeway overpass. We also cover a political candidate’s chaotic interview that's gone viral, a petition from USU custodians, and a Texas school district...
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School in the Dark? Weather Driving, The Latest on COLD
Would you support year-round daylight-saving time if it meant sending your kids to school in the dark? We explore the debate over later school start times and what a change could mean for families. Plus, a look at Salt Lake City’s downtown sports district plans, early snow fueling ski-season…
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Afterparty: Ethan's Delta One Experience, Friendship Boundaries and The Kelly Clarkson Bird Sage Continues
Delta One is getting a luxury glow-up with wagyu burgers and champagne floats—but is it worth the splurge? Plus, we weigh in on an online etiquette debate: Is it rude to ask to stay with someone you’ve only known for a few weeks? Then, Kelly Clarkson’s dispute with a Brooklyn shop takes another...
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AI vs. Potholes, Dating Without Swiping & Halloween Candy Alternatives
A Utah teen has created a way to use AI to spot potholes and while younger daters are looking for connections beyond the swipe—even calling restaurants in search of a meet-cute. We explore how dating is changing, what’s next for Bumble, and how to stop an argument before it escalates. Plus,...
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Afterparty: Rescued Monkeys, Kelly Clarkson’s Bird Drama & a “Time Traveler”?
Two rescued spider monkeys get a fresh start at Utah’s Hogle Zoo! We meet the zoo’s newest arrivals, then unpack Kelly Clarkson’s bird-related dispute with a Brooklyn shop. Was it bad customer service or one big miscommunication? Plus, we explore how groundwater depletion is linked to potentially...
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Sunday Scaries, AI Gone Wrong & Utah’s Lonely Zebra
Does Monday anxiety creep into your Sunday? We talk about the common occurrence of Sunday scaries and how to manage them, then we cover an AI model’s false homicide tip to police and the debate over how we treat chatbots. Plus, a 26-year-old Utah zebra is looking for companionship. Then, SLC…
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Afterparty: Ethan’s Back from London, Flooding in Utah & SNL Takes on Utah Data Centers
Ethan is back as KSL Brightside catches up on the storms disrupting travel across the region—from flooding in Big Cottonwood Canyon and damage to Nine Mile Road to rescues that cut the Moab 240 short. Then, McDonald’s leans into chicken and dirty soda, but will the dirty soda help or hurt, as...
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Movies That Stink, Over Half of Workers Skip Lunch & Rain and Cool Temps On The Horizon!
Andy Farnsworth with the KSL Movie Show joins us to walk through the movies that stink this week! We also talk about new data that shows over half of workers are skipping lunch, and Crumbl’s growing pains, sparking a conversation about brands that get big too fast.
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Afterparty: Airport Joyrides, Robot Cage Fights & Adult Cheat Codes
A stolen airport tug makes for a wild ride at John Wayne Airport, and California wants to pull the plug on human-versus-robot cage fights. We dive into the strange headlines, plus “adult cheat codes” that could make everyday life a little easier. We also check out each state’s favorite Halloween...
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ChatGPT’s Teen Safeguards Questioned, SLC’s Downtown Wish List & Sheriff Charges Raise Questions in Richins Case
Can parents trust AI’s built-in safeguards? We explore new concerns about ChatGPT’s protections for teens and the challenge of spotting AI-generated images and videos. Plus, which local restaurants and shops belong in Salt Lake City’s new downtown entertainment district? Ryan Smith is asking the...
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Afterparty: A Five-Hour Plank, Pumpkin Reese's Drama & Super Bowl Speculation
Could you hold a plank for five hours? A 61-year-old grandmother broke the women’s world record at the Huntsman World Senior Games, giving us plenty to talk about when it comes to aging and staying active. Plus, KSL Brightside digs into the Reese’s pumpkin disclaimer debate, asks whether a…
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The Price of the American Dream, Zoom Calls Mid-Flight, and What Amazon Really Knows About You
What does the American dream cost in 2026—and what would your Amazon shopping profile reveal about you? On KSL Brightside, we dig into the price of major life milestones and ask listeners to get honest about their shopping habits because Amazon knows more of those details than you think. Plus,...
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Afterparty: The Christmas Creep, Witchy Love? & Leaving Friends For First Class
Christmas is creeping in early, and we’re talking Costco holiday finds, the return of peppermint bark and a Utah station already playing Christmas music—not us! Plus, a survey says 64% of Gen Z have tried something spiritual, psychic or “witchy” for love. When does this go too far? In News for…
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Should Old Posts Cost You Your Job? Plus, AI Grocery Pricing
Should something you posted years ago affect your job today? On KSL Brightside, a young TV announcer’s request to be reinstated sparks a conversation about accountability and second chances. Plus, Seattle’s ban on AI-based grocery pricing and a lawsuit alleging AI-driven price coordination at...
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Afterparty: Scary Candy Prices, Prime Day Picks & Picky Eaters
Halloween candy prices are giving us a fright! On KSL Brightside, we look at the treats getting more attention due to high prices. Plus, what’s worth buying during October Prime Day. We also discuss the latest winner of the Nobel Peace Prize and the sweet family moment. Plus, when picky eating…
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Energy Drink Warning, Kids and Football and The Zipper Merging Debate
How comfortable are you with your kids playing tackle football—and does learning about CTE change your answer? KSL Brightside tackles the debate, plus doctors’ concerns about energy drinks and the Big 12’s Monster Energy sponsorship. We also discuss noise complaints surrounding Sandy’s late-night...
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Afterparty: Ghosts, High Earners Living Paycheck to Paycheck & the Fast-Food AI Debate
Alex doesn’t believe in ghosts—Richie does. KSL Brightside debates haunted houses, celebrates Nightmare on 13th’s national recognition, and explores why high earners still feel broke. Plus, Chick-fil-A keeps its drive-thru human, and Taco Bell teams up with Duolingo. Catch KSL Brightside live...
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Less Doomscrolling, More Connection, and Heroes on the Trail
Could scrapbooking help break your doomscrolling habit? We explore an offline alternative, why making friends after marriage can be difficult, and what’s happening to the dinner party. Our Good Humans Award highlights a nurse and fellow hikers who helped save a man’s life after cardiac arrest in...
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Afterparty: A 5-Year-Old DJ, AI Brings Back Garbo, and Box-Office Surprises
A 5-year-old behind the turntables? We meet the story of a young DJ whose family hopes her festival performance could earn a Guinness World Record. Then, an AI-generated Greta Garbo stars in a new ad, raising questions about recreating Hollywood legends. Plus, Utah State encourages everyone to...
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Making Friends, Good Humans, and Utah’s High-Flying Future
Why does making friends as an adult feel so hard? We talk about spending time alone and keeping friendships alive after marriage. We also recognize Utah communities rallying around children facing serious illnesses, discuss Tennessee’s failed execution attempt, and look at a Davis County…
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Afterparty: Talking Like AI, Halloween Costume Predictions, and Wedding Cover Charges
Are people starting to sound like AI? We get into it before kicking off October with our predictions for this year’s big Halloween costumes. Plus, a young toilet expert schools everyone on vintage fixtures, and we debate wedding etiquette: Is it ever OK to make your guests pay to attend? 🎙️…
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Good Humans, What’s New at the U, and News You Can’t “Bear”
We kick off The Three Things with a Texas man who drove through a Kroger’s doors because he REALLY needed the restroom. Then, Holly Richardson of KSL’s Inside Sources joins us to preview her weekend conference special on intentional family time. We recognize some good humans, including Orderville...
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Afterparty: New Front-Row Seats at Rice-Eccles Stadium and Big Plans for Utah City
How close to the action can you get? We check out plans for new on-field seating at Rice-Eccles Stadium, complete with in-seat food and drink service. Then, we explore what’s coming to Utah City’s downtown entertainment and retail district and celebrate the Salt Lake Bees’ Utah Dirty Sodas…
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Airport Divorce, Riding Lawn Mowers and Average Citizens, Average Heroes
We start the show with The Three Things: A dad and his 1-year-old are recovering after falling 80 feet while rappelling, a bear euthanized after being spotted in Ogden mall, and a new performing arts center in Utah. Do you have TSA Pre-Check, Clear, or another way that you're better than everyone...
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Afterparty: Do these movies need a disclaimer? + The License Plate Lurker
Ethan is back and we're talking about USA Network, which added a disclaimer before airing Rush Hour (1998) warning viewers: “We all love out 90’s buddy comedies… but this movie was created in a different time. FYI: Certain depictions, language, and humor may seem outdated and at times offensive.”...
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Irritable Male Syndrome is the New Epidemic, "Liberty Park: brought to you by [insert company name here]", and the Minivan's Epic Comeback
Three things you need to know: Insane Downtown fire, Utah's Low Student Debt, and Football Wins in Utah. You hear it here first; a new disease is sweeping the nation: Irritable Male Syndrome! What can you do to protect yourself... I guess. Should this new ski area be UTAH ONLY? With all the...
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Afterparty: GLP-1s Don't Let You Skip the Boring Stuff + The Traveling Secret is Out
Andy Farnsworth joins KSL Brightside as we look to Japan to learn the secrets to a long life. Did you hear? Turns out weight loss isn't the only metric for health; doctors say you still have to look at your protein intake, exercise, hydration, and sleep. Then we're talking travel: the best times…
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First World Problems, First-Ever Dolly Parton Day, and the MLB Bidding War in SLC.
Movies that stink, plus Three Things you need to know: today is the first-ever Dolly Day — honoring the late Dolly Parton on 9/25 (9-to-5). Plus, Taylor Swift dropped four new songs, and more. Kaysville residents are getting bombarded by roofing companies after a hailstorm. We also dig into why...
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Afterparty: Record Diesel Prices Threaten Your Thanksgiving + Super El Niño Eyes Utah's Ski Season
Today's Brightside Afterparty is brought to you by JCW's: the Burger Boys, as Ethan and Alex broadcast live from JCW's in Herriman. Diesel just hit record highs, and experts say your Thanksgiving grocery bill is next. How much do you spend on the holiday meal — and how do you keep it cheap? Then...
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Pro Football Comes to Utah, Doritos Getting More Expensive & First Birthday Parties Getting Wedding-Level Budgets
Is Utah ready for more pro football? The UFL announces an expansion to the Beehive State, and we dig into what’s ahead. Plus, Retail Therapy tackles convenience-store pricing problems as some popular convenience stores have reportedly been upcharging customers. And we ask when first birthday...
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Afterparty: Should You Bring Iced Coffee to Job Interviews?, Meta's Camera-Free Smart Glasses & Steve's Pineview Carp Tacos
Gen Z is apparently bringing iced coffee to their job interviews. We try to understand why. Plus, at three years old, this toddler has visited 12 Disney parks and now has a world record! In this edition of the Perfect Parent Club, we meet Bootsie Darrington, the Idaho Falls toddler whose family...
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Happy News, School Snack Wars, and COLD Season 4: Blamed on Bundy: The Disappearance of Nancy Baird Out Today
Should parents get a say in what OTHER families pack for school lunch? KSL Brightside dives into “Oreo-gate” and the school-snack disputes putting parents and teachers in the middle. Where do reasonable rules end and lunchbox policing begin? Plus, Texters chime in with good news from their day....
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Afterparty: Bears in the Backyard, “Food Divorce” and Bats
We've got more bear news! Utah seems to be under attack by bears. KSL Brightside checks in on bear sightings all across Utah just over the past few days. We then tackle a different kind of domestic drama: “food divorce.” Could eating separate meals keep couples happy—or is dinner disagreement a...
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More Millennials Buying Homes, Parents Juggle School and Work Schedules & Everyone’s Tired
Who says millennials aren’t buying homes? KSL Brightside digs into Utah’s standout homeownership numbers—and the hurdles buyers still face. Plus, why so many adults feel exhausted, whether cutting off late-night snacks could help, and the appeal of foldable phones. Heather Peterson joins us to...
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Afterparty: Toilet Paper Takedown, We Test Our AI Detection Abilities and Utah Crossing Guard Abruptly Stops Van
Is confiscating 650 rolls of toilet paper before a homecoming prank good policing—or a party foul? On KSL Brightside, we debate “Operation Clean Sweep,” test our scam-spotting skills with an AI quiz, Plus, Alex’s trip and food recap, and a Utah crossing guard’s dramatic stop. Catch KSL Brightside...
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Man Pepper-Sprayed in Movie Theater for Phone Use | "Phubbing" Is Ruining Your Relationship and Where Pets Don't Belong
A man was arrested after pepper-spraying a moviegoer for using their phone during a film — and the internet has feelings about it. Plus, a tragic lightning strike death on Mount Timpanogos, and a hiker and dog seriously injured in a moose attack on Rob's Trail. Then — "phubbing." It's the phone...
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Afterparty: Grenade Detonated at Pineview Reservoir, Yellowstone's 20,000 Funky Geyser Finds, The Most Common Stolen Hotel Item
Two brothers went bowfishing at Pineview Reservoir and found a live grenade instead. With water levels at historic lows, the Weber County Bomb Squad detonated it on the spot — and officials say the receding water has also uncovered two vehicles and three firearms so far. Then, Yellowstone's…
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Movies that stink & How to Measure Hail
The hosts check in with Andy Farnsworth of the KSL Movie Show to go over Movies that stink! We walk through the three thangs and how to measure hail as we begin to get reports of massive hail hitting Davis County. We have a shortened podcast today due to breaking news on severe thunderstorm and...
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Afterparty: National Cheeseburger Day (again?), Bruno the K-9 Goes Home, Steve's Foldables
It’s National Cheeseburger Day, and we’re talking about burger deals—including JCW’s—plus Cafe Rio’s new Utah-only Double Dip Fries, and the latest on Bruno the Park City K-9 coming home after surgery. We also get into whether it's worth it for parents and teachers to attend parent-teacher...
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Measuring Things With Costco Hot Dogs, College Concierge Moms, + Where You Can't Park Your Scooter
It's a busy day of Utah stories and weird questions, including Salt Lake City’s new geofenced parking rules for rental scooters, a black bear euthanized in Grand Teton after repeated food issues, and a foreclosure scam warning from Syracuse police. Ethan and Alex also talk about whether hiring a...
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Afterparty: Dylan Guenther's Missing Mattress, Hotel Hideouts and Burger King’s Tiny Nugget Bag
Dylan Guenther of the Utah Mammoths has a problem with Mattress Firm not delivering his mattress...and it turns out he may be the reason behind it. KSL Brightside dives into the latest airport rankings and where SLC makes the list, the very real trend of business travelers hiding out in their…
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The Fed Hikes Rates, K-9 Bruno Injury Update & Namemaxxing
The Fed just raised interest rates — we break down what it means for your wallet. Plus, Singapore is literally paying its citizens to read books to fight "brain rot," and an AI tool is teaching kids to read (so why are some parents against it?). US household income just broke a 58-year record and...
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Afterparty: News Helicopter Crash in LA, Food Tourism is Booming and Extended Car Warranties May Leave Drivers Stranded
An NBC Los Angeles news helicopter crashed in the Chatsworth neighborhood of LA Tuesday evening while covering a fatal bus collision, killing a reporter and pilot, and a pedestrian on the ground. We walk through the harrowing video from inside the helicopter as it lost power, the emotional moment...
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Costco rations motor oil, malls are making a comeback, Operation Santa
On today's episode of KSL Brightside, we start with our Three Thangs which include: Costco rationing motor oil, Waymo comes to Las Vegas, and 401k's are reaching new highs. Then, the guys get into some doggie discussions- a K9 officer was injured in Summit County and Ethan is taking his old girl…
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Afterparty: Bad Bunny mascot, Cedar City helicopter crash, Sewage Standoff
Ethan and Alex talk about a high school football team that was suspended after their Rabbit mascot and the rest of the team taunted their opponents. Then, a video showing a helicopter crash in Cedar City turns Ethan into a detective. The guys also highlight a story by Matt Gephardt about one...
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End your commute happy with Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry from The Nightside Project. Each episode features a feel-good #ZenHeadlines story submitted by the audience.
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Nightside Project is created and hosted by Bonneville Salt Lake.
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