We talked with Aaron Brinkerhoff with Rock Solid Roofing about his roofing charity projects and interviewed Tyler Smedley, designer of a really fun card game called Don't Cross Me!

Highlights

• Getting to know who Aaron Brinkerhoff is
• The top three golf courses in Utah to go to
• What you need to know about solar panels and roofing
• Is it easier to do more repairs or more replacements?
• Solar power considerations for older homes
• How Tyler started with designing games
• The board game market
• Don't Cross Me: A board game designed to be fun
• The hardest thing about writing rules Episode Resources
• Connect with Neil Bryce, Jeff Beck, and Greg Spencer
• Left of the Lake Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/288869046622439/?ref=share
• https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/leftofthelake/
• Connect with Aaron Brinkerhoff and Tyler Smedley
• Don't Cross Me
• https://rocksolidutah.com/our-story/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-brinkerhoff
• https://www.facebook.com/DONTCROSSMEGAME

We interview Author Johan Twiss, hear about the Battleship named after Utah, and Jeff tells us about his experience with the Utah Metropolitan Ballet.

Highlights

• Who is Johan Twist?
• How he got into researching, writing, and the creative line
• His writing process and inspiration for his new book
• Advice to aspiring writers on how to get started
• Benefits of listening to the Writing Excuses podcast
• What is the USS Utah Battleship Number 30?
• The history of the USS Utah
• Attack on the USS Utah During WWII
• The Utah Metropolitan Ballet: A Brand Story
• What the event, Fantastic Feast, is all about Episode Resources
• Connect with Neil Bryce, Jeff Beck and Greg Spencer
• Left of the Lake Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/288869046622439/?ref=share
• https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/leftofthelake/
• Connect with Johan Twiss
• https://johantwiss.com/

Greg's wife Erica joins us with a great story about Utah's Lake Monsters, Neil's new neighbors talk about their experiences with moving from California, and Jeff talks about the midge, his least favorite insect.

Highlights

• What is the interesting story behind The Utah Lake Monster?
• The Loch Ness Monster: Is it a fact or fiction?
• The Bear Lake Monster: A real or fake Utah legend?
• The legend of the Bear Lake Monster
• History behind the Great Salt Lake Monster
• The McGrew's experience moving to Saratoga Springs, Utah
• What are midges?
• The function of midges in the environment
• How to prevent midges from infesting your home Episode Resources
• Connect with Neil Bryce, Jeff Beck, and Greg Spencer
• Left of the Lake Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/288869046622439/?ref=share
• https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/leftofthelake/
• Connect with the Guests
• https://www.scottchamberlain.com/
• https://www.utahschoolofmagic.com/magicshows.html

We interview Chelsea Regier, a travel specialist with Cruise and Travel Masters, hear about Calvin Smith, Utah's World War One Fighting Chaplain, and an interview with magician Scott Chamberlain.

Highlights

• How Chelsea Regier became a travel specialist
• The difference between getting a travel agent versus working on things on your own
• Benefits of planning your vacation in advance
• Which is better: Having a family vacation or going on a cruise?
• When is the best time to go on a cruise?
• Good deals around Salt Lake
• Best ways to get in touch with Chelsea
• Who is Calvin Smith?
• What his life of service is like
• Who is Scott Chamberlain?
• How he got into magic
• Teaching magic to kids
• Best way to get hold of Scott Episode Resources
• Connect with Neil Bryce, Jeff Beck, and Greg Spencer
• Left of the Lake Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/288869046622439/?ref=share
• https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/leftofthelake/
• Connect with the Guests
• https://www.scottchamberlain.com/
• https://www.utahschoolofmagic.com/magicshows.html

We interviewed Matt Canaday, owner of the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, and Auntie Anne's Pretzels at Thanksgiving Point, Greg talks about Cove Fort and Jeffs tells us about the Carp removal in Utah Lake.

Highlights

• Who is Matt Canaday?
• How Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and Auntie Anne's Pretzels reached success as a small business
• What the benefits of entrepreneurship is
• The struggles of starting a business
• What they love about Saratoga
• The difference between Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and Auntie Anne's Pretzels
• The History of Cove Fort
• The Hinckley Family and the building of Fort Deseret
• Removal of carp in Utah Lake
• Success of the Utah Lake Carp Removal Program Episode Resources
• Connect with Neil Bryce, Jeff Beck, and Greg Spencer
• Left of the Lake Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/288869046622439/?ref=share
• https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/leftofthelake/
• Connect with the Guests
• https://locations.auntieannes.com/ut/lehi/3700-north-cabelas-blvd
• https://www.rmcf.com/store-locations-detail?store=Lehi50864
• https://www.covefort.com/

We interviewed Monica and Amber from Six Sisters Deli in Eagle Mountain. Then, we hear about the SS Sho-Boat, a party boat that sailed Utah Lake in the 1930s, and the very stubborn Mule Deer.

Highlights

• The best place to eat: Six Sisters Deli in Eagle Mountain
• How the Six Sisters Deli started
• The touch of magic: How they pick their menu
• What to expect next from the Six Sisters Deli
• Why was raising money in 1929 and 1930 difficult?
• The history of the SS Sho-Boat
• What is a mule deer?
• How are mule deers different from other species of deer?

Episode Resources

• Connect with Neil Bryce, Jeff Beck, and Greg Spencer
• Left of the Lake Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/288869046622439/?ref=share
• https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/leftofthelake/
• Connect with Monica and Amber from Six Sisters Deli
• http://www.sixsistersdeli.com/
• https://www.facebook.com/sixsistersdeliandgrille/

We talked with Chris Carn, Saratoga Springs City Council Member, about the upcoming bond referendum to support a recreation center.

Highlights

• What the Saratoga Springs proposition is for
• The advantages of having a RAP tax
• What's going on in the Saratoga Springs bond election?
• The different misconceptions people have about the property tax system
• Other solutions to provide solutions to the city's needs without using the city funds
• Different plans to drive visitors and taxes to Saratoga Springs Episode Resources
• Connect with Neil Bryce, Jeff Beck, and Greg Spencer
• Left of the Lake Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/288869046622439/?ref=share
• https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/leftofthelake/
• Connect with Chris Carn
• https://www.saratogaspringscity.com/976/Christopher-Carn
• https://www.facebook.com/CarnSaratogaCityCouncil/

We interview Pat Scouten, a legendary fisherman on Utah Lake, Greg talks about the Lehi Roller Mill made famous by Footloose, and we hear from Grandpa Beck of Grandpa Beck's Games.

Highlights

• Who is Pat Scouten, the legendary fisherman of Utah Lake?
• What is the book, Fishing Utah Lake, all about?
• The reasons he chose to fish at Utah Lake?
• What made Utah Lake so special for Pat?
• How float tube fishing works.
• Why is Utah one of the best places to grow a business?
• A new game: The Reign of Dragon
• The number one goal of Grandpa Beck's Games
• How did Footloose make the Lehi Roller Mill famous? Episode Resources
• Connect with Neil Bryce, Jeff Beck, and Greg Spencer
• Left of the Lake Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/288869046622439/?ref=share
• https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/leftofthelake/
• Connect with the Guests
• https://utahlake.org/
• https://www.grandpabecksgames.com/

David Doty is the owner of the Lehi Bakery, a long-running, family-owned bakery in Utah and home of the square donut.

Summary We interview David Doty, owner of the Lehi Bakery, and talk about Maud Fitch, a World War 1 ambulance driver from Utah.

Highlights

• Who is David Doty?
• How the Lehi Bakery got started
• The secret recipe: How Lehi Bakery maintained its popularity and credibility
• What to expect next from Lehi Bakery
• Who Maud Fitch is
• What was Maud's contribution during World War I Episode Resources
• Connect with Neil Bryce, Jeff Beck, and Greg Spencer
• Left of the Lake Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/288869046622439/?ref=share
• https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/leftofthelake/
• Connect with David Doty
• https://www.facebook.com/lehibakery/

We have a great conversation with Leah Tonga Hansen, founder of the Saratoga Springs Link Facebook page, then Greg tells us about Utah veterans and the 1913 Gettysburg Reunion.

Highlights

• Saratoga Springs Link
• How the group started and the inspiration behind it
• Leah's vision for Link
• The good things people can start sharing with the community
• What happened during the Utah Veterans and the 1913 Gettysburg Reunion
• What the connection is between the government and the 1913 Gettysburg Reunion Episode Resources
• Connect with Neil Bryce, Jeff Beck, and Greg Spencer
• Left of the Lake Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/288869046622439/?ref=share
• https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/leftofthelake/
• Connect with the Link https://www.facebook.com/groups/saratogaspringslink