13 Best Utah History Podcasts

1. Sunstone Mormon History Podcast

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There's the Mormon history you do know … and the Mormon history you don't. Join Lindsay Hansen Park and historian Bryan Buchanan as they dig into all aspects of Mormonism's astonishing 200-year past—uncovering the little-known stories that chronicle how a six-person church grew into a multi-billion-dollar religion.more Hosts Lindsay Hansen Park, Bryan Buchanan
Producer/Network Sunstone
Email ****@sunstone.org
Location Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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2. Signature Books Podcast

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Signature Books, founded in 1981, publishes some of the best books in Mormon studies. We specialize in narrative and documentary history, biography, fiction, poetry, and Western Americana. Our books have received numerous honors over the years from the Mormon History Association, the John Whitmer Historical Association, the Utah State Historical Society, and the Evans Biography Award. This podcast will include interviews with Signature Books authors from both our new releases and some of the significant books from our backlist.more Producer/Network Signature Books
Email ****@signaturebooks.com
Location Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 15Facebook 3.8KTwitter 1.3K Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Junction City Justice

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Tales of history and policing in and around Ogden City, Utah. From the railroad junction population explosion to the modern day. Electric Alley in all its shady glory and the evolution of 25th Street. A deep dive into the history of those who've walked Ogden's streets and has their stories buried in its history. We are dusting off the stories, the events of Ogden's past and in doing so, shaking the hands of these people who made Ogden the unique city that it is...more Host Shane
Location Ogden, Utah, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 28 Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Undiscovered Utah

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The Undiscovered Utah Podcast is a show that delves into the intriguing, mysterious, and lesser-known aspects of Utah and the American Southwest. Hosted by JB, it explores topics ranging from unique historical stories and legendary folklore to outdoor adventures and hidden gems across the region. The podcast covers everything from natural landmarks and state parks to tales of survival, lost treasures, ghost towns, and even UFO sightings...more Host JB
Producer/Network Undiscovered Utah
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5. Utah's Archaeology Podcast

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Utah's Archeology Podcast was created by the Utah's Public Archaeology Program. A primary pillar of the program is the Utah Cultural Site Stewardship (UCSS) Program. UCSS is a volunteer program that enlists the public to assist land managers by safeguarding cultural resources through site monitoring, special projects and educational events. UCSS has over 450 active volunteers, making the program the largest in the nation. In support of public archaeology goals, UCSS also spearheads public engagement and education surrounding cultural resources...more Producer/Network Utah State Historic Preservation Office
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6. Utah Stories from the Beehive Archive

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Tune in for a two-minute look at some of the most pivotal — and peculiar — events in Utah history! With all of the history and none of the dust, the Beehive Archive is a fun way to catch up on Utah's past.more Hosts Megan van Frank, Megan Weiss
Producer/Network Utah Humanities
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7. Speak Your Piece: a podcast about Utah's history

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The past is never truly 'in the past.' It's all around us, it informs us. It speaks to our shared and to our separate identities. 'Speak Your Piece' is a podcast where contributors share their insights and discoveries about Utah's 12,000 year (plus) human story. Hosted by Brad Westwood, Senior Public Historian (Utah Dept. of Culture & Community Engagement), and co produced by Chelsey Zamir, a new episode is released every other week, sometimes more, sometimes less...more Producer/Network Brad Westwood, Senior Public Historian, Utah Dept. of Culture & Community Engagement
Email ****@utah.gov
Location Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 18Facebook 2.8KTwitter 1K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Ascent Archive: Oral Histories with Rock Climbers

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The Ascent Archive Podcast features oral histories collected by the University of Utah and produced by the J. Willard Marriott Library, including the Rock Climbers Oral History Project and the American West Center's Everett L. Cooley Oral History Project. You're about to hear an oral history that is unedited. Please excuse possible interruptions, sound quality issues, potentially outdated or offensive terminology, and the occasional curse word. https://ascentarchive.lib.utah.edu/more Producer/Network Rachel Wittmann, Tallie Casucci
Email ****@utah.edu
Location Utah, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 115 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

9. Left of the Lake

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We are a Community Based Podcast focused on all things 'Left of the Lake' (the city of Saratoga Springs Utah and surrounding cities that surround the west side of Utah Lake) - a podcast that discusses current events and issues in our community and that also serves as a means of preserving and documenting the history of this city and its residents. We are passionate about keeping our identity and lakeside culture as we continue to grow into a big city.more Producer/Network Neil Bryce
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Location Utah, United States
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10. Utah's Hidden History

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A look into histories that aren't often told.
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11. What Once Was: Forgotten History of Southern Utah

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From ghost towns swallowed by sagebrush to outlaw shootouts, dam failures, pioneer tragedies, and frontier legends — Southern Utah is filled with stories you won't find in the history books.What Once Was is a cinematic history podcast that uncovers the lost towns, people, and mysteries of Utah's past...more Estimated listeners
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12. Utah Places and Traces

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Join Casey, Jake, and Isaac on a journey through Utah. From National Parks to Skinwalker Ranch, myths to Mormon, we cover it all. Whether you live in Utah or are just visiting, we want to share the surreal beauty and unique history that makes Utah Utah.more Producer/Network Casey McClellan, Jake Goehring, & Isaac Geslison
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13. Wading Through Utah History

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Unraveling the stories that shaped the Beehive State. This podcast explores Utah's rich, diverse, and often forgotten past—stretching across timelines and occasionally beyond its borders when people, places, or events are relevant. It's not just about familiar pioneer tales, but about the untold, hidden, and sometimes controversial stories that reveal the complexities of humanity through history.more Producer/Network Wade Allinson
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