Episodes

  • Proxy fight on the powder as Oasis challenges Vail Resorts

    Proxy fight on the powder as Oasis challenges Vail Resorts
    Jul 6 2026
    Former SEC enforcement official Bill Baker joins Mountain Money to unpack Oasis Capital’s activist stake in Vail Resorts, the rules behind big-share disclosures and how a potential proxy fight for the company could unfold.
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    23 mins
  • Behind the billion-dollar deals, the personal battle nobody saw

    Behind the billion-dollar deals, the personal battle nobody saw
    Jul 6 2026
    Superstar sports agent Leigh Steinberg joins Mountain Money to discuss his book "The Comeback: A Playbook for Turning Life's Setbacks Into Victories," where he opens up about his battle with alcoholism and his journey to 16 years of sobriety. He weighs in on how the sports business has transformed since 1975, from the "Wild West" of college NIL deals to the major integrity risks posed by sports gambling.
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    29 mins
  • The new stars of the Fourth of July: How drones are reinventing celebration

    The new stars of the Fourth of July: How drones are reinventing celebration
    Jun 29 2026
    Drone shows are rapidly replacing fireworks as the centerpiece of holiday celebrations. Scott Linzer of Skyworx joins Mountain Money to discuss the technology, business, and explosive growth behind the industry—and how his team of just 10 full-time employees manages 14 simultaneous July 4 shows nationwide.
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    24 mins
  • From farmers' market food truck to 120-year-old brick house: The Pizza Yard story

    From farmers' market food truck to 120-year-old brick house: The Pizza Yard story
    Jun 29 2026
    The Pizza Yard is a tiny "Neapolitan-ish" pizzeria in a 120-year-old brickhouse where everything is sourced as locally as possible, with a seasonal menu of pizzas and small dishes based around what local farmers are selling. Owner Matt Reschke joins us to tell the story of how a farmers' market food truck, a decade of backyard pizza parties, and a beautiful old house in Midway added up to one of the most beloved new restaurants in Wasatch County.
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    26 mins
  • The Bagel Den owner shares entrepreneurial journey

    The Bagel Den owner shares entrepreneurial journey
    Jun 22 2026
    We're taking a bite into the fast-casual restaurant industry in the Wasatch Back as Matt Johnson, owner of The Bagel Den in Kimball Junction, joins us to talk about the logistics and economics of bringing authentic New York-style bagels to Park City. We break down what it's like to import authentic Long Island dough, navigate the competitive local breakfast rush, and build a thriving community hub for residents and travelers alike.
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    18 mins
  • 'Concert on the Slopes' series comes to Canyons Village

    'Concert on the Slopes' series comes to Canyons Village
    Jun 22 2026
    Mountain Money dives into the music side of Park City's summer arts scene as Ember Conley, Executive Director of Park City Performing Arts, joins the show to discuss the upcoming "Concerts on the Slopes" summer concert series at the Canyons Village Amphitheater. They'll explore the lineup, what it's like to bring world-class entertainment to our mountain community, and how the nonprofit curated this year's diverse lineup.
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    8 mins
  • Marcella Club director details new golf course

    Marcella Club director details new golf course
    Jun 22 2026
    As the weather warms up, many folks are hitting the golf course. Beth Armstrong, Managing Director of the Marcella Club, joins the show to discuss the current golf season at the development near Jordanelle. We dig into the workings of their newly anticipated "Skyline" course, which is Tiger Woods and TGR Design's very first mountain course layout and how this brings a fresh approach of high-end golf to Park City.
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    26 mins
  • Who really holds the power? Democracy's blind spot

    Who really holds the power? Democracy's blind spot
    Jun 15 2026
    Jeffery Winters, author of "The Blind Spot: How Oligarchs Dominate Our Democracy," joins Roger and Kevin to discuss how a small, wealthy elite exerts outsized influence on American democracy. He explains the role of what he calls the "wealth defense industry" and how it contributes to growing inequalities in political participation.
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    52 mins