About this episode

Mike and Doug share a transformative weekend in Utah filled with music, laughter, and deep connections while exploring themes of spirituality and creativity.

Send us Fan Mail Mike and Doug recount a cathartic, slightly unhinged weekend in Utah full of music, laughter, rituals, and deep connection. From a racist Uber ride and wandering the Joseph Smith Memorial building to writing a new song about living again, the episode moves through politics, spirituality, grief, and creativity without losing its joy. At the center is something simple and necessary: being alive together, making art, and remembering how good it feels to actually live. Want more?...

People in this episode

Hosts: Mike, Doug

Topics covered

• music
• laughter
• rituals
• connection
• spirituality
• creativity

Keywords

• cathartic
• weekend
• politics
• grief
• art
• living

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Joseph Smith Memorial

Places: Utah

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