On the full list of the Top Gourmet Songs of 2016, the UTR Critics cited over 50 individual tracks.  We share several of them on this podcast.  At 80-minutes long, this is one of the longest episodes in show history!  We also get the UTR debuts of Blessing Offor and Karen Choi.  (Dave)
Episode Artists:
Citizens & Saints, Ginny Owens, Lauren Mann, Anthony Quails, Phil Keaggy, Switchfoot, Eric Peters, Emmylou Harris (ft. John Paul White), Crowder, Relient K, Karen Choi, Charlie Peacock, Indelible Grace (ft. Blessing Offor), Joy Ike, Rivers & Robots

I found out about the music of Nick Flora on an episode of UTR where Andy Osenga was the guest co-host and picked out the music.  I quickly fell in love with Nick AND his music.  He was a part of the Leonard the Lonely Astronaut Tour, did a Chicagoland UTR Tour, and this summer will be a part of Escape To The Lake for the 4th consecutive year!  He's a guy I can rock …Read More »
Episode Artists:
Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, Andrew Osenga, Arthur Alligood, Sleeping At Last, Stacy Lantz, Eric Peters, Switchfoot, Andy Gullahorn, The Normals

This was definitely one of my favorite episodes from our 2nd year on the air.  One of the songs that really (still) stands out to me is "I Believe" by Jonny Lang.  Oddly enough, I discovered that song by seeing him perform it (alongside a full gospel choir) on The Tonight Show.  It gave me goosebumps to hear such a Christ-centered song on network TV.  All-in-all, I hope these redemption-filled songs give you encouragement and hope!  (Dave)
Episode Artists:
Downhere, Waterdeep, Andrew Osenga, Jonny Lang, Sandra McCracken, Switchfoot, Andrew Peterson, Owl City, Jason Gray, Johnny Cash, Lara Landon, Steven Curtis Chapman

We haven't been able to play any listener requests on UTR since May, so we decided to fill up a bonus podcast edition of the program full of more listener suggestions.  I always love getting introduced to new artists and new music by our listeners, and half of the ten songs on this (commercial free) show are making their UTR debuts - including Sharlene Olson, Bradford Loomis, Jason Morant, Universal Royalty, and Matt Auten.  (Dave)
Episode Artists:
Bradford Loomis, Sleeping At Last, Switchfoot, Brady Toops, The Vespers, Jason Harrod, Universal Royalty, Matt Auten, Jason Morant, Sharlene Olson

Nick is one of the funniest guys I know, and his personality comes through on this episode.  He did a fantastic job sharing some of his favorite music with us.  But most of all, I'm just so glad I know this guy as a friend.  He's full of sarcasm but also optimism.  He can poke fun yet be the biggest encourager.  Guest-host episodes like this can sometimes be difficult in the editing side of production …Read More »
Episode Artists:
Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, Andy Gullahorn, Andrew Osenga, Arthur Alligood, Sleeping At Last, Stacy Lantz, Eric Peters, Switchfoot, The Normals

Episode Artists:
Crowder, The Whistles and The Bells, Levi Weaver, All Sons & Daughters, Andrew Osenga, Switchfoot, Mark Heard, Citizens, Page CXVI, Run River North, Arthur Wachnik

Episode Artists:
The Guilty Wanted, Switchfoot, Needtobreathe, The Guilty Wanted, The Civil Wars, MuteMath, The Digital Age, The Guilty Wanted, The Guilty Wanted

Episode Artists:
Balla Dear, Molly Lockwood, Toddo, Michelle Thompson, Breathing Colors, Rebekah Maddux El-Hakam, David Toney, The Heritage, Matthew Clark, Switchfoot, Matt Blick

Episode Artists:
Audrey Assad, Bruce Cockburn, Brendan McCarthy, Switchfoot, Joy Williams, Layton Howerton, Dave Barnes, Rhona Kelley, Needtobreathe, Thad Cockrell, Sara Beth Geoghegan, Esterlyn

Episode Artists:
Josh Garrels, Talain Rayne, Andrew Peterson, Cindy Morgan, Tommy Sims, The Lost Dogs, JJ Heller, Sufjan Stevens, Gungor, Jenny & Tyler, Eric Peters, Switchfoot

Episode Artists:
Ben Shive, Vigilantes of Love, Downhere, The Farewell Drifters, John Mark McMillan, Jason Gray, Over the Rhine, Needtobreathe, The Civil Wars, Gungor, Josh Garrels, Switchfoot, Sara Groves

Episode Artists:
John Mark McMillan, Gungor, Ben Rector, Christa Wells, Jason Gray, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, Rich Mullins, Jenny & Tyler, Cindy Morgan, The City Harmonic, Shaun Groves, Switchfoot

Episode Artists:
Ben Shive, Vigilantes of Love, Downhere, The Farewell Drifters, John Mark McMillan, Jason Gray, Over The Rhine, Needtobreathe, The Civil Wars, Gungor , Josh Garrels, Switchfoot, Sara Groves

Episode Artists:
Mat Kearney, Katie Herzig, Ginny Owens, Needtobreathe, Gungor, Jill Phillips, Mute Math, Ben Rector, Switchfoot, Ben Shive, Sixpence None The Richer, Jason Gray

Episode Artists:
Sky Sailing, Matt Papa, Future of Forestry, Jill Phillips, Elenowen, Switchfoot, Phil Wickham, Laura Gibson, Rich Mullins, Sufjan Stevens, Audra Lynn, Eric Peters, Ben Rector, Sara Groves, Phillip LaRue

Episode Artists:
Sixpence None the Richer, The Civil Wars, Jason Gray, Justin McRoberts, David Crowder Band, Ashley Cleveland, Switchfoot, Sara Groves, Robbie Seay Band, Matt Brouwer, McCrary Sisters, Jars of Clay

Episode Artists:
Alli Rogers, Tyler James, Andrew Osenga, Tenth Avenue North, Matt Wertz, Mike Farris, Amanda Falk, Switchfoot, PFR, Alexander, Wes King, Ginny Owens, Joel Auge

Episode Artists:
Audrey Assad, Bruce Cockburn, Brendan McCarthy, Switchfoot, Joy Williams, Layton Howerton, Dave Barnes, Rhona Kelley, Needtobreathe, Thad Cockrell, Sara Beth Geoghegan, Esterlyn

Episode Artists:
Seabird, Mike Farris, Waterdeep, Charlie Dodrill, David Dewese, JJ Helller, Caedmon's Call, Randall Goodgame, Nichole Nordeman, Switchfoot, Starfield, Mindy Smith

Episode Artists:
Switchfoot , Katie Herzig, Andrew Peterson, Jill Phillips, Andy Gullahorn, Harrod & Funck, Ben Shive, Eric Peters, Jeremy Casella , Vigilantes of Love