First and Feral- Utah Unfiltered

FIRST & FERAL x JESSICA FERGUSON: Utah Radio Royalty Gets Real

Utah radio royalty joins First & Feral this week! Jess Ferguson, longtime voice of 97.1 ZHT and host of The Jess Connection and Frankie & Jess Podcast, sits down with us for an honest conversation about life behind the mic, motherhood, marriage, infertility, career pivots, and what really happened when her legendary radio career came to an end. We talk about growing up in Arizona, becoming one of Utah's most recognizable voices, navigating major life transitions, launching successful podcasts, and why women need to support each other more than ever. Plus, we dive into Utah culture, reality TV, mom guilt, social media, and the lessons Jess has learned through decades in media. This episode is heartfelt, hilarious, inspiring, and packed with wisdom from one of Utah's favorite personalities. Follow Jess:  The Jess Connection  Frankie & Jess Podcast If you love authentic conversations, strong women, and a little Utah chaos, this episode is for you.

Feral File: April + May | Pop Culture Recap

We’re back with another Feral File and this one is CHAOTIC 👀 We’re talking the Mormon garment that somehow ended up at Coachella, the new OC cast of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (including the THROUPLE 👀), Kim K + Lewis Hamilton rumors, Utah showing up on Love on the Spectrum, Justin Bieber at Coachella, the new Michael movie, and all the April + May pop culture chaos we’ve been dying to discuss 🍿✨ We also dive into the Taylor Frankie Paul + Mikayla drama, Connor’s magic show era, Disney Halloween planning, Formula 1 obsessions, and why Utah might secretly be the Halloween capital of America 🎃 Basically… this episode is all over the place in the best way possible.

FIRST & FERAL x OFFICER NAE NAE: The Truth Behind the Badge

“I told her not to film this…” and hours later, it was going viral. 👀 In this episode of First & Feral, we sit down with Officer Nae Nae, the viral cop behind one of the internet’s most unexpected moments, to talk about how a simple gas station dance turned into national attention… and what his life looks like now behind the mic and behind the badge. But this conversation goes way deeper than a viral story. We get into the reality of his work in law enforcement, including undercover operations catching predators online, the dangers of social media for kids, and what every parent needs to know about apps like Snapchat, Instagram, and more. From internet safety and parenting in today’s digital world… to going viral, building a personal brand, and navigating social media, this episode is equal parts entertaining, eye-opening, and honestly a little terrifying. If you’re a parent, creator, or just someone who’s ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes… this is a must-listen. Don’t forget to subscribe + share, this is how we keep bringing you these conversations 🎙️✨ Officer Nae Nae, viral cop, gas station dance, law enforcement stories, undercover police, internet safety for kids, social media dangers, Snapchat safety, parenting in the digital age, online predators, podcast interview, Utah podcast, First and Feral

Unpopular Opinions-The Pressure of Being a Mom in Utah

Are Utah moms doing too much… or are we all just trying to keep up? In this episode of First & Feral, we’re getting real about the pressure of being a mom in Utah — from over-the-top birthday parties and early sports competition, to mom groups that feel more like high school and the constant need to keep up with the “perfect” aesthetic. We talk about the unspoken expectations, the guilt, the comparison, and the question every mom is asking but not saying out loud… is this normal, or is this a Utah thing? If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by parenting culture, social media pressure, or just trying to do it all — this one’s for you.

FIRST & FERAL x LAWYER TEA: The Truth Behind the Headlines

🎙 FIRST & FERAL x LAWYER TEA: Breaking Down the Taylor Frankie Paul Case + Reality TV Lawsuits If you’ve been spiraling over the Taylor Frankie Paul drama, Dakota’s protective order, or wondering what’s actually true vs. TikTok noise… this episode is your reality check. We sat down with viral legal expert Lawyer Tea (Chase Walker) to break down EVERYTHING — from the real legal implications behind Taylor & Dakota’s situation to what the courts actually consider (yes, including reactive abuse 👀). We’re also diving into: * What a protective order really means (and how easy it is to file one) * Whether Taylor should be on social media right now * If ABC was wrong for pulling her from The Bachelorette * The TRUTH behind Demi & Marciano’s lawsuit drama * What reality TV contracts actually allow (this part is WILD) * How social media narratives can completely distort legal cases Plus — we get into how Lawyer Tea went viral overnight, why his videos are blowing up, and how he’s translating complex legal cases into content everyone can understand. This episode is part pop culture, part legal deep dive, and 100% the tea you’ve been waiting for. Trust us… you’ll never watch reality TV the same again. Taylor Frankie Paul, Dakota protective order, Mormon Wives drama, reality TV lawsuits, Demi Marciano case, Lawyer Tea TikTok, Utah legal breakdown, reactive abuse explained, reality TV contracts, Vanderpump Villa drama