Episode 99 Beer Always Starts as a Joke.

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Ever wanted to know if you’re a closeted hipster like Jessica? Here is the quiz we made her take at the end of this weeks show; How Hipster are You Quiz.

This week we had a great time talking to co-owner of Talisman Brewing Company, Joann Williams. We were incredibly grateful for the time she had for us since Talisman Brewing Company has been working extra hard with opening their new tavern over this past weekend in Ogden. We are certain she probably preferred a nap instead of talking to us, but so happy we had an opportunity to listen to their story!

 

It is pretty incredible when you hear a business “started as a joke” and then hear that they are now living and thriving in their dream. Husband and wife brew team, Joann and Dusty, were transplants to Utah via Hill Air Force Base. Once it was time to retire from the military, Dusty was egged on by one of our favorite locals, James Fowler of Sugar House Distillery, to take the leap and start a brewery. We really wanted to name this episode, It’s James Fowler’s Fault! We are certainly glad he made that push for a craft beer business that Ogden really needed! So, great job James! High fives all around. Where did the name, Talisman, come from you ask? With Celtic descent from mostly Wales, Dusty decided that the talisman was the prefect emblem of good luck that they would need to grow this beer experience and business in a generally unfriendly, non-beer loving state. It makes their beer caps super fancy, too!

Joann and Dusty started Ogden’s first full brewery on Gibson Street. They are two years in and are currently distributing to local grocers and to the Utah liquor stores, as well as on site. Over the weekend of the 13th and 14th this month (April) they also opened a new tavern. Joann explained to us the legalities of operation and how they will be incorporating the community into this venture with music and food trucks! Currently they have 10 beers with a revolving door of seasonal beers and a special anniversary release coming up in celebration of their 2nd year. Not only are they giving back to the Ogden,Utah community through volunteer work and numerous food and clothing drives, they have started Beer Yoga at their location, they offer event space and brewery tours, and Talisman Brewery Co. offers all types of classes to both adults AND kids! Yes, you read that correctly, beer is science and kids can learn about it too! You can find their calendar by clicking HERE.

One of the most fascinating aspects of Talisman Brewery is their label artwork. Finding an artist that is cohesive with your business vision is imperative. Dusty and Joann found just that in an artist from the Philippines! Take a listen for more detail on how the artist was found. We could keep writing but want you to listen to their awesome creation story! Head up to Ogden to 1258 Gibson or check out one of their brews at a local Smith’s, Winco, Harmon’s, or liquor store this weekend!

Also, Talisman Brewery Co. runs fun social media campaigns you should participate in through hashtags such as #adventuresinIPA and #firstbreweryinOgden. You can find them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

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Episode 81 Pop Culture Thrift Store Paintings

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The air might be bad and giving bloody noses, but it doesn’t stop Santa from taking a leak in downtown Salt Lake on the sidewalk!

December is our month of Cats! Cats with a ‘C‘ and Kats with a ‘K’! This week we were joined by local business owner and artist, Kat Martin. Kat gave us a history of how she started her own cleaning company when she was just 19! Kat’s Cleaning SLC  services the Salt Lake City area, and is ranked as the best cleaning company on Yelp! We can’t argue with that. We made sure to ask her about hoarders, what the grossest thing she’s ever cleaned, and of course what she won’t touch.

Always interesting to hear the people you think have their lives together are completely a mess at home! Kat also gave some tips for cleaning during the holiday season.

Now, if you don’t know Kat for her mad cleaning skills; you may know her from Salt Lake Comic Con, the Urban Flea Market, or the Downtown Salt Lake Farmers Market as Altered Landscapes. “Pop Culture on Thrift Store Art.” Kat has scoured the valley DI’s, Saver’s, and estate sales to find old paintings to add a bit of pop culture to. However, she does have enough paintings to last a while so please don’t drop them off on her porch… unless it is a commission piece, of course. Recently she got to present one of her paintings to John Barrowman! Whether your shtick is Dr. Who, Spider-man, Super Mario Brothers, Star Wars, or Rick and Morty Kat has or will make a piece to go with your fandom. Kat will Bob Ross the shit out of a painting for you. (More than it already has been, of course.) Kat loves working on other paintings such as portraits and her famous yearly Christmas cards.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can find her work on her Etsy store, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Deviant Art, and Tumblr!

Note to self, if you high kick with Kat Martin and you want to document it, use Boomerang instead of trying to take a picture.

Congrats go out this week to our friends at Olio Skin and Beard Co. They opened up a meditation/yoga studio across from their shop in SugarHouse this week. Follow them on OLIO MIND for class schedules.

 

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Music: Bootleggers Dance by local Utah Band Folk Hogan