City Cast Salt Lake logo

Join City Cast Salt Lake’s Book Club

Posted on September 26, 2024   |   Updated on September 30, 2025
Hannah Rhodes

Hannah Rhodes

Many of you have expressed interest in a book club and now, it’s happening! Here’s the 411 on how to get involved.

What Book Are We Reading?

Life After Dead Pool” by Zak Podmore. The book explores the complex politics of the Colorado River (our water source), what we do if Lake Powell dries up, and why it might even be an opportunity! It’s a must-read for anyone who uses water in the west (I’m guessing that’s you). Zak is an award-winning journalist and fun writer — come for the stories, stay for the insight.

How Can I Participate?

All City Cast Salt Lake members can join our book club! If you’re not already, become a member today.

When Do I Need To Have the Book?

Members will receive a discount code on Tuesday, Oct. 1., for 25% off the book from Torrey House. We recommend ordering your book on that day to make sure you receive it by our first discussion.

Where Will Book Club Discussions Happen?

City Cast Salt Lake podcast host Ali Vallarta will be sending 3 discussion emails (Oct. 16, Oct. 30, and Nov. 13) to members as we read the book. Live discussions will take place on the brand new City Cast Salt Lake Discord server. You must be a member to receive these emails and join our Discord server.

First-ever Live Show

We’ll wrap up the first ever City Cast Salt Lake Book Club with an in-person event on Wednesday, Nov. 20 in SLC. Host Ali Vallarta will interview author Zak Podmore in a live episode taping. This event is only open to members and there will be a Q&A with the author for book club participants.

Become a member

Share article

Hey Salt Lake

Stay connected to City Cast Salt Lake and get ready to join the local conversation.

Can't subscribe? Turn off your ad blocker and try again.

Announcements

See All
AnnouncementsJanuary 21

How Diverse Were City Cast Salt Lake’s Podcast Guests in 2025?

This is the third year of data we have about City Cast Salt Lake’s guests. We ask each of our podcast guests a few questions about their...

Skyline illustration of Salt Lake City under a bright blue sky, featuring mountain outlines. "City Cast Salt Lake" text includes a microphone icon.
AnnouncementsAugust 5, 2025

801 Day Costume Contest

Thank you to everyone who showed up in costume at 801 Day, you all looked fab!

Grid of 801 Day costumes.
AnnouncementsMay 13, 2025

State Eyes SLC's Westside For Homeless Campus

Utah and Salt Lake City leaders have been tight-lipped about where the state's planned 1,200-bed homeless campus could go, but City Cast...

The approximate, potential location for a homeless campus on 2200 West between 2100 and 2600 North in Salt Lake City's Westpointe neighborhood. (Salt Lake City)
AnnouncementsApril 21, 2025

Introducing City Cast Salt Lake Neighbors

Here’s everything you need to know about our new membership program, expanded benefits, and member exclusives.

AnnouncementsMarch 27, 2025

BREAKING NEWS: Sundance Film Festival To Leave Utah

The town of Boulder, Colorado has been announced as the Sundance Film Festival’s new home, beginning in 2027.

Outside view of the Egyptian Theater in Park City at night during the Sundance Film Festival.
AnnouncementsDecember 9, 2024

How Diverse Were City Cast Salt Lake’s Podcast Guests in 2024?

This is the second year of data we have about City Cast Salt Lake’s guests. We ask each of our podcast guests a few questions about their...

illustrated skyline of Salt Lake City with City Cast Salt Lake logo
AnnouncementsJanuary 3, 2024

How Diverse Were City Cast Salt Lake’s Podcast Guests in 2023?

Diversity is a core City Cast Salt Lake value, and accountability is another. Here's how diverse our City Cast Salt Lake podcast guests w...

An illustration of the Salt Lake City skyline with the City Cast Salt Lake logo above it.
AnnouncementsOctober 20, 2023

Introducing Our New Membership Program

Fun fact: Since launching City Cast Salt Lake a year and a half ago, we’ve published more than 400 editions of this newsletter and our po...