Mountain Money

Jen and Ken Mihal talk about their fly fishing outfitter business. They describe that it's like to spend a day on the river, their new online fly store and their fly fishing education website.

Michael Kimmel, author of the new book "Playmakers," tells the story of the creation of American toy industry at the beginning of the 20th century.

Peter Breslow of the PBPR public relations firm shares the path that led him to the business as well as some observations about the PR challenges facing the Wasatch Back after two difficult ski seasons.

Jonathan Fillman, Promontory's new general manager, has an update on the many new developments happening in the local community.

Randy Livingston, the former CFO of Stanford, shares his insights on how the finances of a major university works. He discusses the many sources of revenue such as tuition, grants and philanthropy. He also explains the many kinds of costs that universes incur.

Author Paul Fischer discusses his new book on the remarkable careers of film directors Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas and Steven Spielberg. The three men became friends and reinvented American cinema.

Peak Medical in Park City delivers customized treatment programs that blend bioidentical hormone replacement, medically supervised weight loss and IV therapy to help patients look, feel, and perform at their best. Rather than one-size-fits-all protocols, they build plans around individual labs, symptoms, and goals. This episode dives into how they’re rethinking midlife health, energy, and confidence in a mountain community.

This conversation goes inside the world of drone-based avalanche and wildfire control. From MONTIS avalanche missions to drone-integrated ignition spheres, we unpack how Drone Amplified extends crews’ reach while they stay safely on the ground.

John “JK” Kenworthy, owner of Flanagan's on main, helps us prepare for St. Patrick’s Day.

Madi Sykes of the Utah Chapter of the Association of Corporate Growth discusses the on-going Corporate Deal Summit. She highlights a number of the most significant corporate transactions in Utah as recognized by the ACG.

Professor Nicholas Chater discusses his new book "It's on You." Chater challenges the thesis propounded by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein in their book "Nudge" that the tools used by behavioral scientists like "nudges" are the best way to attack the big problems faced by society.

Author Gabriel Sherman discusses his new book "Bonfire of the Murdochs. It's the real life story of the family drama over who would succeed founder Rupert Murdoch to control his vast media empire.

ComeBack Tag lives quietly on your keys, bags, or gear until you really need it. When someone finds your lost item, the tag bridges the gap between finder and owner in a few easy steps. No special app, no subscription, just a tag that sends you a notification and lets the finder contact you. We talk with the founder about building trust, designing for simplicity, and why people love a product they hope they never have to use.

HERLOVE Bespoke Jewelry is a veteran-owned studio in Heber City that transforms love stories, family history, and old jewelry into custom-designed heirlooms. Founders Drew and Laura went from military service to fine craftsmanship, specializing in wedding and engagement rings, one-of-a-kind redesigns, and advanced repairs. In this episode, we explore how they blend precision, storytelling, and mountain-town soul into every piece.

Bennet Cerf was a publisher, author, columnist and TV personality who interacted with all the movers and shakers of the twentieth century. Author Gayle Feldman discusses her new biography of Cerf, "Nothing Random."

Professor John McGinnis discusses his new book, "Why Democracy Needs the Rich." He argues that the popular vilification of the rich is misplaced, as the rich in fact enhance American society and democracy in many ways.

Ritual Chocolate co-founder Anna Seear takes us from hacked-together home experiments with hair dryers and PVC pipes to a thriving bean-to-bar factory in Utah.

Former ad executive Tom Darbyshire breaks down this year's Super Bowl ads. Which were effective, and which were not?

Author Nicolas Niarchos discusses his new book, "The Elements of Power." He traces the development of the lithium ion battery and the resources needed to make them. But he also explains how these crucial elements are mined with terrible political, environmental and social consequences.

Moving a food business from a home kitchen to a commercial space is a high-stakes transition. This episode explores how a shared network provides the licensing, storage and equipment necessary for entrepreneurs to scale without the risk of a traditional lease.