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Mountain Money
Hosted by Roger Goldman, Kevin Kennedy
Mountain Money is a weekly, hour-long program that focuses on small business news and personal finance. Co-hosts Roger Goldman and Kevin Kennedy explore the unique challenges of working in a mountain town.
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- Why Your Bank Account Has More Feelings Than You ThinkMay 11, 2026 · 34 minMost of us know what we should do with money — so why don't we do it? Financial advisor and behavioral finance expert Lev Mandel joins us to explore the emotional patterns, old stories, and hidden habits that actually drive our financial decisions.
- The wild life in a Texas oil boomtown in the 1920sMay 4, 2026 · 32 minAuthor Joe Pappalardo unpacks Boomtown, the true story of Borger, Texas, where an oil rush quickly gave way to corruption and violence. Just a year after it was founded, the town became a haven for bootleggers, gamblers and organized crime. Pappalardo explains how the chaos drew national attention and ultimately brought in legendary Texas Ranger Frank Hamer.
- Zen and the art of building a wellness destinationMay 4, 2026 · 16 minWhat does it take to build a wellness destination from the ground up? OnZen Hot Springs founder joins us to talk about the vision, the journey and what "unique wellness experiences" really means in practice.
- Feed the PeopleApr 27, 2026 · 50 minJan Dutkiewicz and Gabriel Rosenberg talk about their new book, “Feed the People: Why Industrial Food is Good for You and How to Make it Better," which takes a look at the complex American food industry.
- An inside look at Spa Tender’s hot tub and pool businessApr 20, 2026 · 16 minPatrick Fabian and Rick Koplow of Spa Tender go inside the business of hot tubs and pool service.
- How the plantation model grew into an enormous economic industryApr 20, 2026 · 33 minProfessor Daniel Rood, author of “In the Shadow of the Great House: A History of the Plantation in America,” recounts how the plantation model grew into an enormous economic industry on the backs of slave labor.
- The lure of fly fishing with Jen and Ken MihalApr 13, 2026 · 13 minJen 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.
- How Jewish immigrants turned play into big business in AmericaApr 13, 2026 · 27 minMichael Kimmel, author of the new book "Playmakers," tells the story of the creation of American toy industry at the beginning of the 20th century.
- Park City's public relations challengeApr 6, 2026 · 26 minPeter 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.
- There's a lot going on at PromontoryApr 6, 2026 · 24 minJonathan Fillman, Promontory's new general manager, has an update on the many new developments happening in the local community.
- The complicated finances of a major universityMar 30, 2026 · 25 minRandy 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.
- The Last Kings of Hollywood: Coppola, Lucas and SpielbergMar 30, 2026 · 25 minAuthor 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.
- Beyond Quick Fixes: Weight Loss, Hormones, and the Peak ApproachMar 23, 2026 · 27 minPeak 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.
- Avalanches, wildfires, and flying robots: drone systems for the world’s worst daysMar 23, 2026 · 22 minThis 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.
- Flanagan's prepares for St. Patrick's Day 2026Mar 16, 2026 · 10 minJohn “JK” Kenworthy, owner of Flanagan's on main, helps us prepare for St. Patrick’s Day.
- They are still wheeling and dealing in UtahMar 16, 2026 · 10 minMadi 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.
- It Shouldn't Be on YouMar 16, 2026 · 30 minProfessor 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.
- The Real Life Succession Story of the Murdoch Family EmpireMar 9, 2026 · 24 minAuthor 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.
- Tag It Once, Get It Back: Inside ComeBack TagFeb 23, 2026 · 12 minComeBack 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.
- From Bomb Tech to Bridal Rings: The HERLOVE StoryFeb 23, 2026 · 17 minHERLOVE 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.