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Salt Lake DirtEwan Morrison - FOR EMMA - Episode 316Salt Lake Dirt with Kyler BinghamEpisode 316Guest: Ewan MorrisonBook: For Emma---This week on Salt Lake Dirt, I’m thrilled to welcome author Ewan Morrison to discuss his new novel, For Emma, set to release on June 17th. This haunting narrative follows Josh, a father grappling with the loss of his daughter Emma, who tragically died during a brain chip experiment. As he spirals into grief, Josh begins to hear Emma's voice guiding him towards a path of revenge against those he holds responsible for her de...2025-06-1636 min

Salt Lake DirtWilliam Cooper - HOW AMERICA WORKS AND WHY IT DOESN'T - Episode 314Salt Lake Dirt with Kyler BinghamEpisode 314Guest: William CooperBook: How America Works ... And Why it Doesn't---This week on Salt Lake Dirt, I’m thrilled to welcome back author William Cooper to discuss his insightful nonfiction book, How America Works and Why It Doesn't. In this thought-provoking guide, Will delves into the intricacies of the U.S. political system, exploring the deep-rooted dysfunction that continues to shape our democracy.Will shares his motivations for writing the book, which stem from his observations during and af...2025-06-0233 min

Salt Lake DirtRAINBOWCURLIE - Episode 309SALT LAKE DIRT with Kyler Bingham: Episode 309Guest: RAINBLOWCURLIEAlbum: ANNUAL EP - Extended Edition---This week on Salt Lake Dirt, Kyler reconnects with the talented musician RAINBOWCURLIE, diving deep into the emotional landscape of their new music ahead of its release on April 23rd. Rain shares the poignant stories behind their latest tracks, Daisies and Urchin, both of which explore themes of grief, loss, and the complexities of human emotion.This episode is a raw and honest exploration of the intersection between art and life....2025-04-2044 min

Salt Lake DirtCharlene Elsby - VIOLENT FACULTIES - Episode 240Dive into the mind-bending world of Violent Faculties, a novel by Charlene Elsby that blurs the lines between philosophy and fiction. Join podcast host Kyler Bingham as he uncovers the genesis of this gripping tale, where a philosophy professor turned experimental maverick pushes the boundaries of human decency. Discover the creative process behind Elsby's unapologetically bold narrative and find out why this book is a must-read for those who dare to venture into the dark corners of academic satire and existential authenticity. --- Episode Links: CharleneElsby.com PURCHASE Violent Faculties IG: @charlene_elsby ...2024-03-1835 min

Salt Lake DirtErik Fuhrer - GELLAR STUDIES - Episode 236Join Kyler Bingham for an intimate conversation with author Erik Fuhrer, whose latest collection Geller Studies weaves a tapestry of personal narratives through the surprising muse of Sarah Michelle Gellar's characters. From Buffy the Vampire Slayer to I Know What You Did Last Summer, Erik reveals how these iconic roles enabled them to unlock and articulate their own experiences with trauma and gender identity. This episode offers a deep dive into the emotional gravity of pop culture, the cathartic process of writing, and the power of reclaiming one's story through art. --- Episode Links: Erik-Fuhrer.com IG: @erikjfuhrer 2024-02-2740 min

Salt Lake DirtTommy Burke - NOT JUST SUNGLASSES AND AUTOGRAPHS - Episode 235Join Kyler Bingham as he welcomes Tommy Burke, a seasoned film and television production veteran with a story that transcends the usual Hollywood narrative. In his compelling memoir, Not Just Sunglasses and Autographs, Burke shares the highs and lows of his 30-year career, interwoven with profound life lessons and near-death experiences. From battling cancer while on set to facing Parkinson's, this episode is an inspiring journey through the life of a man who faces life's challenges with optimism and an incredible sense of humor. Thanks for listening! --- Episode Links: TommyBurke.com ...2024-02-191h 00

Salt Lake DirtDARUMA - 2024 Slamdance - Episode 227Episode 227: Interview with Filmmakers/Cast of Daruma --- Immerse yourself in the groundbreaking journey of Daruma, a film that defies conventional storytelling by featuring two leads with disabilities in a narrative about the human condition. Join Kyler Bingham at Slamdance 2024 as he sits down with the passionate team behind this cinematic marvel. Discover the emotional roller-coaster from conception to the screen, the authentic casting triumphs, and the industry barriers shattered along the way. This episode is not just a behind-the-scenes look; it's a testament to the power of inclusive storytelling and the relentless spirit of...2024-01-2324 min

Salt Lake DirtTim Almeida - DOG SPELLED BACKWARDS - Episode 223Discover the profound connection between humans and canines in Dog Spelled Backwards. Join Kyler Bingham as he delves into the heart of dog rescue with filmmaker and dog trainer Tim Almeida. Their conversation uncovers the stark realities of shelter life and the transformative power of patience and love in rehabilitating rescue dogs. This episode is not just a story about dog training. It's a narrative about the human condition, our capacity to cope with loss, and the unexpected lessons our four-legged friends teach us about life. --- Synopsis: Tim Almeida is a certified...2024-01-1627 min

Salt Lake DirtAshlyn Anderson - Episode 111This week I welcome artist Ashlyn Anderson to the show. Ash is a writer, actor, and musician. I had a blast talking to them! I have a feeling big things are in store for Ashlyn. Great chat! Thanks for listening, Kyler --- Episode Info: IG: @littlepixiegirl LISTEN to So It Goes on Spotify Demo Reels --- SLD Podcast Info: www.saltlakedirt.com Listen on APPLE Podcasts Listen on SPOTIFY Instagram: @saltlakedirt 2023-09-1057 min

Salt Lake DirtThe Aud Brothers - THE CRIMSON BOUNDER - Episode 76On this episode of Salt Lake Dirt I welcome filmmakers Parker Rawlins and Wil Cowser (The Aud Brothers). Their short film THE CRIMSON BOUNDER has been pulling in awards at various film festivals and will be available on YouTube Sunday October 9, 2022. I had a great time talking with this Utah based writer/director duo. We discuss updating classic tropes, keeping your cast and crew happy, and the importance of learning by doing. Thanks for listening! Kyler -- Watch The Crimson Bounder For more on The Aud Brothers... 2023-09-1025 min

Salt Lake DirtFrank Bill - BACK TO THE DIRT - Episode 154Today I am thrilled to welcome author Frank Bill to the show. His latest novel Back to the Dirt is one of my top picks for 2023. I had a great time talking with Frank about the book, how he manages his writing time, and his father's experiences in Vietnam. Great chat, great guy! I can't wait to go back and read his other books. Thanks for listening! Kyler --- Book Details: Frank Bill is back with a gritty, wrenching novel from deep inside the traumas of a...2023-07-3144 min

Salt Lake DirtFred C. Falcon - THE BOX - Episode 153Today I welcome author Fred C. Falcon to talk about his novel The Box. This is one of my top summer reads this summer. It is epic! I'm half way through and I can't wait to finish it. For a limited time you can purchase the Kindle version of The Box for only $0.99!Great chat, great book! Thanks for listening. Kyler --- The Box logline: "All Hopper did was solve a math problem. Now, the Organization is hunting him down, convinced that he can lead...2023-07-2539 min

Salt Lake DirtMichael Gabriele - GET AWAY // ROOM TONEToday on the show I welcome filmmaker Michael Gabriele. Michael has two short films currently making the rounds on the festival circuit. Get Away and Room Tone. Both are unique horror genre films. I feel in love with both of them. Room Tone recently screened at Dances with Films and Get Away will be playing at LA Shorts this Friday July 28th at 7:45pm. Great films, great chat! Thanks for listening. Kyler --- Episode Links: PURCHASE tickets to LA SHORTS MichaelGabrieleDirector.com IG: @michaelgabrieledirector ---2023-07-2418 min

Salt Lake DirtDean Haspiel - BILLY DOGMA - Episode 151Today on Salt Lake Dirt I welcome cartoonist, playwright and filmmaker Dean Haspiel. Dean is someone I've been wanting to have on the show for awhile now. When I heard that he had a new Kickstarter campaign (Billy Dogma) I jumped at the chance to invite him on to talk about it. If you are going to Comic-Con International in San Diego (July 20-23, 2023) make sure to check out the panels Dean will be on! Thanks for listening! Kyler --- Episode Links: BILLY DOGMA Kickstarter Substack - deanhaspiel.substack.com ...2023-07-1739 min

Salt Lake DirtChristian Wallowing Bull - Episode 150A big takeaway from the 2023 Wyoming International Film Festival was hearing Christian Wallowing Bull's music performed live. I've been listening to his music non stop ever since. Christian joins me today to talk about his artistic process. Be sure to check out his website at ChristianWallowingBull.com where you can find videos and streaming links. Thanks for listening! Kyler --- Episode Links: www.ChristianWallowingBull.com IG: @christianwallowingbull --- SLD Podcast Info: www.saltlakedirt.com Radio Broadcast every Monday on KPCR 101.9 FM Santa Cruz - 6PM - 8...2023-07-1736 min

Salt Lake DirtStephen Purvis - LARRY MCMURTRY'S: ALL MY FRIENDS ARE GOING TO BE STRANGERS - CH. 1 - Episode 149Today on Salt Lake Dirt I speak with filmmaker Stephen Purvis. He has an incredible TV pilot that recently screened at Dances with Films. Larry McMurtry's: All My Friends Are Going to Be Strangers - Chapter 1 is based off of the McMurtry book of the same name. I'm excited to see more from this project and it inspired me to finally buy the book! Thanks for listening! Kyler --- WRITTEN/ADAPTED BY: Stephen Purvis BASED ON THE NOVEL BY Larry McMurtry DIRECTOR: Stephen Purvis PRODUCERS: St...2023-07-1213 min

Salt Lake DirtMY DEAR AUNT SALLY - Tom Procida & Heather Kennedy - Episode 1432023 WYOIFF Continuing our coverage of the 2023 Wyoming International Film Festival we talk to filmmakers Tom Procida (director/producer) & Heather Kennedy (writer/producer) about their film My Dear Aunt Sally. Great film, great chat! Thanks for listening. Kyler --- Logline: A grade-schooler with crippling anxiety, 8 year old Luke reluctantly spends time with his free spirited Aunt Sally. In the midst of arcades, ketchup stains and axe throwing, he learns the powerful lessons of taking risks, making mistakes and dealing with adversity. Like Sally says, “It’s what you do after the bird shits on you that counts.” Adventure awaits! --- Episod...2023-07-1009 min

Salt Lake DirtJiayang Liu & Faith Ember - 2023 WYOIFF - Episode 1412023 WYOIFF Continuing our coverage of the 2023 Wyoming International Film Festival we talk to filmmakers Jiayang Liu and Faith Roden. They have two films (The Sun Rises Differently & The Bystander) at the festival this year! Great films, amazing chat! Thanks for listening. Kyler --- Loglines: The Sun Rises Differently: "After one gets accepted into a top university, two brothers grapple with the prospect of change as they struggle to accept their futures." The Bystander: "An aspiring videographer attempts to catch a murderer on camera...2023-07-1012 min

Salt Lake DirtPROWLER - The Twilight Garden - Episode 137Today I talk with the band Prowler about their short film The Twilight Garden. The film will screen at the Wyoming International Film Festival during the 48 Film Festival block - 11:00AM, Sunday July 9th, 2003. I had a blast talking with Ana, Kelsi and Hannah. Clown school, flop houses, living in Wyoming - I feel like this could have easily been a full length episode. Great chat, great music, incredible film! Thanks for listening. Kyler --- Episode Links: PURCHASE Tickets for the 2023 Wyoming International Film Festival IG...2023-07-0517 min

Salt Lake DirtKaterina Tana - THE TIP - Episode 135As we continue our coverage of the Wyoming International Film Festival, I am thrilled to welcome filmmaker and actress Katerina Tana. Katerina's short film The Tip will screen this Saturday in the shorts block that begins at 5:00PM. Katerina's father was the original owner of the famed restaurant Dan Tana's The film tells a fascinating story about the early days of this iconic institution. I absolutely loved the film and was fascinated with the conversation that we were able to have. Make sure to check it out if you are at the festival. ...2023-07-0417 min

Salt Lake DirtBastiaan Rook - AMY & I - Episode 134Today on the show I welcome filmmaker Bastiaan Rook. His short film Amy & I will be playing at the Wyoming International Film Festival this week. Great film, great chat! Thanks for listening. Kyler --- Logline: "When Amy and her boyfriend have a nice dinner in a restaurant where they first met, it turns out there’s some pressure on their relationship." --- Episode Links: Amy & I - Trailer Purchase Tickets (Friday July 7, 2023 @5:05PM) IG: @bastiaanrook Let...2023-07-0414 min

Salt Lake DirtDrew Danburry - ICARUS PHOENIX - Episode 133Today I welcome one of my favorite musicians to the show. Drew Danburry is an artist that I've been following for 15 years and it was an honor to have him on Salt Lake Dirt. In addition to his 'Drew Danburry' catalogue, make sure to check out his band Icarus Phoenix. Beautiful music, incredible chat! Thanks for listening. Kyler --- Episode Links: Linkt.ree: @drewdanburry Bandcamp: @drewdanburry Linkt.ree: @icarusphoenix Spotify: Icarus Phoenix Spotify: Drew Danburry YouTube: @drewdanburry --- SLD Podcast Info: www.saltlakedirt.com ...2023-07-0451 min

Salt Lake DirtreTRIBUTION - Nikolay Moss - Episode 132Today we start our coverage of the Wyoming International Film Festival (July 5-9, 2023). Emmy Award winning actor Nikolay Moss joins me today to talk about his film reTribution. Nikolay co-wrote, co-produced and stars in the film directed by the late Nathan Hewitt. The film premiered of the Omaha Film Festival where it won best narrative short. I loved this film and I hope that feature film version will make it's way to us sooner than later. Great chat, great film! Thanks for listening. Kyler --- Logline: "When t...2023-07-0313 min

Salt Lake DirtBarry Rubinow - BANDED TOGETHER: The Boys from Glen Rock High - Episode 130We conclude our coverage of Dances with Films 2023 by talking to filmmaker Barry Rubinow. Barry is an Emmy Award winning filmmaker whose new documentary Banded Together: The Boys from Glen Rock High screens today at 4:45PM PST (7/2/23) at the TLC Chinese Theater in Hollywood. I loved the film and the fact that all of these incredible musicians (Lee Shapiro, the Vivino brothers and John Feeney just to name a few) came from one high school during the same era is remarkable. Great film, great chat! Purchase tickets below. Thanks for listening! ...2023-07-0230 min

Salt Lake DirtRudi Womak - Wyoming International Film Festival - Episode 129Today we begin our coverage of the 2023 Wyoming International Film Festival. I'll be traveling to the festival so I was excited to get the chance to speak with its executive director, Rudi Womak. Rudi gives us some history of the festival as well as some very exciting things to look forward to during that week. The festival runs from Wednesday July 4 - Sunday July 9, 2023. You can purchase a festival pass for only $50. There will be over 150 films with 20+ different countries represented. Plus live music, dancing, art exhibits, etc. Well worth the price of admission. 2023-07-0114 min

Salt Lake DirtTHE BLACK GUELPH - Episode 128My top pick for narrative feature at Dances with Films 2023 is The Black Guelph. This film caught me off guard and I fell in love with it during the opening scene. John Connors directed the film and co-wrote it with Tiernan Williams. Today we talk with some of the main actors from the film. Kevin Glynn (also an executive producer), Tony Doyle (Virgil) and Graham Earley (Canto) sat down to discuss how the film came about. Every once in awhile I see a film at a festival that makes me remember why I started doing...2023-06-3028 min

Salt Lake DirtABLED: The Blake Leeper Story - Episode 127We continue our coverage of Dances with Films with the documentary film Abled: The Blake Leeper Story. Blake Leeper (Athlete, Paralympian), Einar Thorsteinsson (Director & Editor) and Brian Leong (Producer & Cinematographer) join us for today's episode of Salt Lake Dirt. The film is a beautiful story about family and resilience. Make sure to keep an eye out for it! Great chat, great film. Thanks for listening! Kyler --- DIR: Einar Thorsteinsson PRODS: Einar Thorsteinsson, Katherine LeBlond, Brian Leong, Alan Finkel, Johann Stefansson FEATURING: Blake LeeperDecorated Paralympian Blake Leeper challenges to qualify for the USA 2020 Tokyo Olympic Team. His greatest hurdle proves...2023-06-3046 min

Salt Lake DirtJerry Stahl - NEIN, NEIN, NEIN!"ONE MAN'S TALE OF DEPRESSION, PSYCHIC TORMENT AND A BUS TOUR OF THE HOLOCAUST." --- On this episode of Salt Lake Dirt I was thrilled to have author Jerry Stahl on the show. Jerry has been one of my favorite writers since I first discovered his novel I, Fatty (a novel about the silent film star Fatty Arbuckle told as a memoir) nearly 20 years ago. Meeting him for the first time and being able to experience his humor and kindness made this episode a special one for me. His new book Nein, Nein, Nein! will be released July 5 on Akashic Books. I...2023-06-2757 min

Salt Lake DirtJack Skelley - THE COMPLETE FEAR OF KATHY ACKER - Episode 126Author Jack Skelley joins me today on the show. His latest book is The Complete Fear of Kathy Acker. Excerpts from the book have been published over the course of four decades. Over the years it has become a cult classic about the1980s underground scene in Los Angeles. I tore through the book and am now a huge fan. I can see why it has been held in such high regard. I'm excited that people can now read it in its completed form. Great chat, great book. Thanks for listening! Kyler 2023-06-2626 min

Salt Lake DirtHEDGEHOG - D. Mitry - Episode 125One of my favorite films from Dances with Films so far is without a doubt Hedgehog. Writer/director D. Mitry joins me today to talk about his film. It is one of the first narrative projects that directly addresses the Ukranian-Russian conflict happening right now. It's an incredibly beautiful film and I encourage you to check it at either Dances with Films or the Wyoming International Film Festival. Thanks for listening! Kyler --- Logline: As the war starts in Ukraine, six years old Nina is sent to...2023-06-2319 min

Salt Lake DirtSPACE BABY - Rex Dean - Episode 124Rex Dean joins us today on Salt Lake Dirt. Rex is the writer/director of Space Baby. I had a blast watching the film and when I found out the backstory, I was blown away! Space Baby will have its world premiere at Dances with Films on Sunday June 25 at 6:30pm. Purchase tickets HERE. Great film, great chat. Thanks for listening. Kyler --- Episode Links: Purchase tickets to Space Baby (Sun. June 25 @6:30pm, Dances with Films, Los Angeles) SpaceBaby.com --- ...2023-06-2127 min

Salt Lake DirtCraig Clevenger - MOTHER HOWL - Episode 123Craig Clevender is the author of The Contortionist's Handbook and Dermaphoria. His latest novel Mother Howl was recently released on Datura Books. On this episode we talk about about the origin of Mother Howl, imposter syndrome, and the evolution of the publishing industry. Great book, great chat! Thanks for listening. Kyler --- Mother Howl synopsis: "Sixteen-year-old Lyle Edison recognizes the face of a murder victim on the nightly news – the waitress at his local diner. A place he often frequented with his dad. The following day his fat...2023-06-1944 min

Salt Lake DirtFAREWELLING - Rodes Phire & Cristen Coppen - Episode 122This week I begin my coverage of Dances with Films. DWF runs from June 22 to July 2, 2023 (TCL Chinese Theatres in Hollywood). I've been fortunate enough to screen some of the films beforehand and I've really enjoyed. One in particular, Farewelling, had a strong impact on me. I was thrilled to have Rodes Phire (writer & director) and lead actress Cristen Coppen from Farewelling on today's episode. Great film, great chat! Make sure to purchase a ticket if you are in Los Angeles on June 24th. More details below. Thanks for listening! Kyler ...2023-06-1927 min

Salt Lake DirtHOT HOUSE WEST - James Martak - Episode 121Today I'm thrilled to welcome James Martak from Hot House West to the show. James plays rhythm guitar in this swing orchestra inspired by the music of Django Reinhardt. I'm a big fan of their music and I'm always excited to see what they will come up with next. On this episode James and I talk about the origins of the group, the evolution of the jazz community in Salt Lake, and their Kickstarter campaign that recently went live. You can catch Hot House West play live on Tuesday June 6th at the Clubhouse on...2023-06-0524 min

Salt Lake DirtMegan Abbott - BEWARE THE WOMAN - Episode 120Today I welcome back one of my favorite authors. Megan Abbott joins me to talk about her new book Beware the Woman (May 30, 2023; G.P. Putnam's Sons). We talk the new book, writer's workshops, and photography. Great book, great chat! Thanks for listening. Kyler --- Beware the Woman Synopsis: "Honey, I just want you to have everything you ever wanted. That’s what Jacy’s mom always told her. And Jacy felt like she finally did. Newly married and with a baby on the way, Jacy and her new husb...2023-05-2948 min

Salt Lake DirtGreg Sestero - THE ROOM // THE DISASTER ARTIST - Episode 119Filmmaker and author Greg Sestero joins me for this episode of Salt Lake Dirt. Greg wrote The Disaster Artist which is about his friendship with Tommy Wiseau and their experience making the cult classic film The Room. The book is one of the best film memoirs out there in my opinion. And of course, The Room speaks for itself. There is a reason why after 20 years the film resonates with a worldwide audience. Greg will make his first Salt Lake City appearance on Saturday May 27, 2023. The Salt Lake Film Society will host a 35mm screening of The...2023-05-1222 min

Salt Lake DirtC.E. Hoffman talks with Kyler Bingham on Scribbles & Spills - Episode 118On this episode of Salt Lake Dirt we flip the format. Author C.E. Hoffman has an incredible podcast called Scribbles & Spills. I was a guest on the program a few months back. I had such a good time that I thought I would share our episode. So on this episode C.E. interviews me, Kyler Bingham. I hope you enjoy! Thanks for listening! Kyler --- Author Bio: C.E. Hoffman is a recipient of a Silver Honourable Mention from the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Award...2023-05-0959 min

Salt Lake DirtGrace Truly - BOOK CLUB: The Next Chapter - Episode 117Today on Salt Lake Dirt I speak with actress Grace Truly. Grace appears in the new film Book Club: The Next Chapter (Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Mary Steenburgen). Grace has appeared in several short films and has also appeared in Downton Abbey: A New Era. I had an amazing time talking with Grace about Book Club as well as her interests in vintage clothing, sewing, photography, and classic film. Grace is definitely someone to keep an eye out for. I can't wait to see more of her work in the future! Thanks for...2023-05-0819 min

Salt Lake DirtFIFTH - Terrible Twos - Episode 116I fortunate enough to have the Bay Area rapper FIFTH join me on Salt Lake Dirt just one day after the release of his album Terrible Twos (Released 5.5.23) I've been listening to it non-stop. For a literary and film podcast like SLD, the conversation I had with FIFTH fits in perfectly. Make sure to check out Taking Chances, a short film about FIFTH and the making of Terrible Twos. Incredible artist! Great chat! Thanks for listening. Kyler --- Episode Links: PURCHASE Terrible Twos FIFTH's...2023-05-0831 min

Salt Lake DirtGary Lassin - A TOUR DE FARCE - The Three Stooges - Episode 115I'm absolutely thrilled to welcome Gary Lassin to the show. Gary is the president of the Three Stooges Fan Club and the author of the new book A Tour De Farce: The Complete History of the Three Stooges on the Road. The fan club and ultimately Gary, are responsible for my love of early era comedians and classic Hollywood. I joined the club in my early teens. It was amazing being able to connect with him after nearly all these years. The book is an epic work of meticulous research (Over 700 pages). It's a complete history of...2023-05-0843 min

Salt Lake DirtJohn Derderian - STARBUCKS MUST DIE AND OTHER STORIES - Episode 114Today I welcome author John Derderian to the show. I became aware of John's work through Stephen Jay Schwartz. If Stephen recommends something, I know it's going to be good. That was definitely the case with John's short story collection Starbucks Must Die and Other Stories. Great book, great chat! I'm looking forward to reading his next collection of short stories entitled Schrödinger Scat and Other Tales. Thanks for listening! Kyler --- Episode Links: PURCHASE on Smashwords PURCHASE on Amazon Author Bio: "I...2023-05-0146 min

Salt Lake DirtMIchelle Bossy - EARLY RETIREMENT // ANTISEMITE - Episode 113Today I welcome back Michelle Bossy to the show. I first talked to Michelle back in 2021 when her film Under the Lantern Lit Sky played at the Brooklyn Film Festival. That film was one of my favorites from 2021 so I was thrilled when I heard that she had two short films currently playing the festival circuit. In this episode we discuss Early Retirement and Antisemite - two powerful films that you’ll want to keep on your radar. Great films, great chat! I look forward to having Michelle back on in the future. Thanks for listening! ...2023-05-0129 min

Salt Lake DirtAnnette Bochenek - HOMETOWNS TO HOLLYWOOD - Episode 112 Annette Bochenek joins me to talk about her book Hometowns to Hollywood Volume 1. Annette is a film historian, professor and creator of the Hometowns to Hollywood blog where she travels all over the country to explore the hometowns of Hollywood greats like Ava Gardner, Jimmy Steward, and Orson Welles. Great book, great chat! Thanks for listening. Kyler --- Episode Links: HometownsToHollywood.com FB: @home2hollywood Twitter: @home2hollywood PURCHASE Hometowns to Hollywood Volume 1 (Hardback, paperback, ebook) --- 2023-04-2441 min

Salt Lake DirtChip Jacobs - STRANGE AS IT SEEMS - Episode 110Today I welcome back author Chip Jacobs to the show. We talk about his 2016 book Strange As It Seems. Incredible book, check it out! Thanks for listening! Kyler --- Synopsis: "The life of Gordon Zahler was simply so miraculous that it might as well have been science fiction. Born into an entertainment family in suburban Los Angeles in the mid-1920s, Zahler was a lovable prankster and class clown, exasperating his parents with his endless teenage feats of derring-do. But Gordon Zahler's promising career as a public miscreant went p...2023-04-1151 min

Salt Lake DirtAMERICAN POT STORY - Dan Katzir - Episode 108This week I welcome filmmaker Dan Katzir to the show. Dan and Ravit Markus (co-director/producer) brought their documentary film American Pot Story to the Slamdance Film Festival where it won an Audience Award. Great chat, great film! Thanks for listening! Kyler --- LOGLINE: American Pot Story: Oaksterdam tells the unknown origin story of the underdogs who took a huge risk in order to revolutionize current cannabis policy. --- Episode Links: AmericanPotStory.com Twitter: @thepotstory Instagram: @americanpotstory Facebook: @americanpotstory --- SLD Podcast Info:2023-04-0329 min

Salt Lake DirtBrad Listi - BE BRIEF AND TELL THEM EVERYTHING // OTHERPPL Podcast - Episode 107Today I welcome Brad Listi to the show. His latest novel is called Be Brief and Tell Them Everything. I really connected with this book. It's high on my current recommendation list. Check it out. He is also the host of Otherppl with Brad Listi, which has become one of my favorite literary podcasts as of late. Thanks for listening! Kyler --- Book Synopsis: "A darkly funny meditation on creativity and family, Be Brief and Tell Them Everything tracks the life of a middle-aged author who is struggling to wr...2023-03-2851 min

Salt Lake DirtLauren Badillo Milici - SAD SEXY CATHOLIC - Episode 106Lauren Badillo Milici joins me today to talk about her new book Sad Sexy Catholic. We talk about the Scream franchise, the Mothman of West Virginia, and how she approaches writing poetry. Great chat! I'm a huge fan of Lauren's now. Thanks for listening! Kyler --- Book Synopsis: SAD SEXY CATHOLIC follows the journey of a young twenty-something as she navigates the already difficult task of existing made even harder by trauma, body dysmorphia, a personality disorder, and leftover guilt from a religious upbringing. The speaker in these poems strives to...2023-03-2059 min

Salt Lake DirtSkip Heller - HOLLYWOOD FILM NOIRCHESTRA - Episode 105Today I welcome bandleader and composer Skip Heller to the show. We talk about his new album Dark Passages by the Hollywood Film Noirchestra (Killer Kern Records) and how the project came into existence. We also chat about Louis Armstrong, Jerry Stahl, and his love for classic film. I had a blast talking to Skip. I was scrambling to write down his recommendations and interests! He is like the cool older brother that turns you onto art that will change your life. You can find the new album over on Bandcamp. Thanks for listening! 2023-03-041h 21

Salt Lake DirtJoseph Fasano - THE SWALLOWS OF LUNETTO - Episode 104Today I welcome Joseph Fasano to the show. His latest novel The Swallows of Lunetto came out on Maudlin House this past November. It’s the story of a young couple's escape from Italian fascism at the end of the Second World War. An incredible book and beautifully written! If you have a book club this is a novel that I think would spark some fascinating conversations. If you go to the Maudlin House website to purchase The Swallows of Lunetto, you can enter in the promo code saltlake to get 10% off. Also, make sure to...2023-03-0456 min

Salt Lake DirtAbbey George & Maddie Lucas - JESUS WOULD HAVE LOVED PUNK ROCK - Episode 103Abbey George (director/producer) and Maddie Lucas (producer/actress) join me to talk about their short film Jesus Would Have Loved Punk Rock which will have its world premiere at the 2023 Mammoth Film Festival (March 2-6, 2023). I stumbled upon the film's poster somewhere online and it completely grabbed my attention. I absolutely fell in love with it once I had the chance to see it. Sign up for their mailing list to keep up to date. I'm excited to see more work from Maddie and Abbey in the future! Thanks for listening. 2023-02-2730 min

Salt Lake DirtStephen Jay Schwartz - Episode 100Stephen Jay Schwartz returns to Salt Lake Dirt for our 100th episode. Stephen was actually our guest back on episode one so I'm thrilled he could return for this special episode. I asked Stephen back in 2020 to be on the show because I’m a huge fan of his work. I love his novels Boulevard and Beat (Hayden Glass LAPD detective series). His nonfiction collection Hollywood vs the Author is not to be missed if you're interested in how some novels are adapted for Hollywood. His new book is called Stormy Whether or Not We Believe it is Still Stormy We...2023-02-211h 04

Salt Lake DirtJub Clerc - SWEET AS - [2023 Berlinale] - Ep. 101Rounding out our coverage for the 2023 Berlin International Film Festival is the film Sweet As. Filmmaker Jub Clerc talked with me about the making of the film and its close autobiographical ties. Wonderful performances from an incredible, young cast! Check it out. Thanks for listening! Kyler @saltlakedirt --- SYNOPSIS: Sweet As (Australia, 2022) "Everyone and everything is a story, but what about finding the right words? This is something that fifteen-year-old Murra discovers while travelling on a photo-excursion for disadvantaged youth through the ancient natural landscapes of her Aboriginal homeland. In the...2023-02-2017 min

Salt Lake DirtZhi Wei Jow - TOMORROW IS A LONG TIME - [2023 Berlinale] - Episode 99Today I speak with filmmaker Zhi Wei Jow. His new film Tomorrow is a Long Time has been playing at the 2023 Berlin International Film Festival this past week. I really enjoyed the film. It is visually stunning and hits on some heavy themes including family and survival. Plus, there is a great Bob Dylan Easter Egg! Check it out! Thanks for listening! Kyler @saltlakedirt --- SYNOPSIS: Tomorrow is a Long Time "Acts of violence bring regret and repercussions for widowed pest exterminator Chua and his son Meng. But control o...2023-02-2016 min

Salt Lake DirtSonja Heiss - WHEN WILL IT BE AGAIN LIKE IT NEVER WAS BEFORE - [2023 Berlinale] - Ep. 98Today I welcome filmmaker and novelist Sonja Heiss to the show. Her new film When Will it be Again Like it Never Was Before has been playing at the 2023 Berlin International Film Festival [Berlinale]. I absolutely loved the film! It's one of the best movies I've seen in awhile (film festival or otherwise) - set your Google alerts! Thanks for listening! Kyler @saltlakedirt --- FILM SYNOPSIS: When Will it be Again Like it Never Was Before "The household Josse grows up in hardly corresponds to the typical notions of fami...2023-02-2017 min

Salt Lake DirtFortunus Games & Tete DePunk - Episode 97Today on the show I welcome two incredible writers and artists. They go by the monikers Fortunus Games and Tete DePunk. Fortunus Games is the host of the podcast The Nuts and Bolts of Writing and is the creator of the graphic novels Sam in New York and The Book of Joel. Both are all available for free online. Tete DePunk is a writer who has an epic novel in the works called 70 Fierce Years. The novel "follows the life of (as narrated in his own voice) Andrei Danilovich Novokshonov, a Don Cossack officer who l...2023-02-1354 min

Salt Lake DirtTim Blake Nelson - CITY OF BLOWS - Episode 96Today I welcome actor, filmmaker, playwright, and novelist Tim Blake Nelson to the show. Tim is one of the great character actors of our time. Like a lot of people, I first became aware of him in the Coen Bros film O Brother Where Art Thou. Tim’s novel is called City of Blows and it just came out on Unnamed Press. It didn’t click with me that Tim was actually the writer of this incredible book until I saw his picture on the promo materials. When I read the synopsis, I knew it was my kind...2023-02-0839 min

Salt Lake DirtJ.D. O'Brien - ZIG ZAG - Episode 95J.D. O'Brien is on the show today. His debut novel Zig Zag comes out 2/7/23 on Schaffner Press. I absolutely loved Zig Zag. It's high on my recommendation list this year. A big thanks to Duncan Birmingham for making me aware of it. Thanks for listening! Kyler -- Synopsis for Zig Zag: Capri Dall has a foolproof plan to knock over the marijuana dispensary where she works. But when her boyfriend botches the heist, the two of them end up in a stolen car with a trunkful of rare high-end weed–and an unhinged security guard on their trail. Harry Rob...2023-02-071h 00

Salt Lake DirtArthur Dark - HOLLYWOOD GRAVEYARD - Episode 94Today I’m very excited to welcome a guest I’ve been wanting to have on the show for awhile now. Arthur Dark is a filmmaker and the host of Hollywood Graveyard. If you haven’t come across his YouTube channel, check it out. If you are a fan of my show, chances are Arthur’s films and videos will interest you. Arthur Dark created Hollywood Graveyard as a way to keep the memory of the world's greatest entertainers alive, by visiting their final resting places. His "Famous Grave Tour" videos take us on a journey of remembrance of the stars we...2023-01-291h 07

Salt Lake DirtEmily Morus-Jones - DIOMYSUS - 2023 Slamdance Film Festival - Ep. 92Today on the show I welcome writer, director and puppeteer Emily Morus-Jones. Her short film Diomysus is playing at the 2023 Slamdance Film Festival. I absolutely loved this film. I've never seen anything like it! There will be two screenings of Diomysus at the festival. Friday the 20th of January between 3pm and Monday the 23rd at 3pm. If you are not able to get to Park City you can find Diomysus and all of the festival's programming on the Slamdance Channel between January 23 and the 29th. I had a great time talking with Emily and...2023-01-2213 min

Salt Lake DirtBrendan Geraghty - MOTEL DRIVE - 2023 Slamdance Film Festival - Ep. 91Today I welcome filmmaker Brendan Geraghty to the show. His documentary film Motel Drive is playing at the 2023 Slamdance Film Festival and will premiere at the Treasure Mountain Inn Sunday Jan 22 at 1:15PM. A Second Screening will take place Thursday Jan 26th, 2:45 PM. Motel Drive is one of my top picks this year from both Slamdance and Sundance - I encourage you to check it out. If you are not able to get to Park City you can find Motel Drive and all of the festival's programming on the Slamdance Channel between January 23 and the 29...2023-01-2224 min

Salt Lake DirtTHE MAD WRITER - L'Orange, Zach Kashkett, Jon Webb - SLAMDANCE 2023 - Episode 87Today on the show I talk to the filmmakers behind the incredible documentary The Mad Writer. We have director Zachary Kashkett, producer Jon Webb, and the man himself L’Orange. The film is having its world premiere at Slamdance 2023 on January 20th at 2:45 pm. The documentary follows the musician L’Orange as he deals with a health condition that jeopardizes his hearing. I love when I find documentaries where I can discover music unknown to me. I’m a fan now. Love the music, love the film. It was great talking to these guys. A second...2023-01-1624 min

Salt Lake DirtTodd Hughes - LUNCH WITH LIZABETH - Episode 86Today I welcome filmmaker and author Todd Hughes. His new book Lunch with Lizabeth chronicles his friendship with noir movie icon Lizabeth Scott. I loved the book and had a great time talking with Todd. As of this writing there are still signed copies of the book over at Larry Edmunds Bookshop. Check it out and thanks for listening! Kyler --- SIGNED Copies of Lunch with Lizabeth [at Larry Edmunds Bookshop] PURCHASE Lunch with Lizabeth wherever else you order books 2023-01-1049 min

Salt Lake DirtNancy Olson Livingston - A FRONT ROW SEAT - Episode 85Today I welcome Hollywood legend Nancy Olson Livingston to the show. Nancy is probably best known for her role as Betty Schaefer in Billy Wilder's 1950 classic Sunset Boulevard. I was thrilled to speak with Nancy about her new memoir A Front Row Seat: An Intimate Look at Broadway, Hollywood, and the Age of Glamour. Thanks for listening! Kyler --- PURCHASE: A Front Row Seat SIGNED COPIES from Larry Edmunds Bookshop (as of 1/9/23) 2023-01-0925 min

Salt Lake DirtSam Quinones - THE LEAST OF US - Episode 83Today on Salt Lake Dirt I welcome one of my favorite non-fiction writers. Sam Quinones joins me to talk about his latest book The Least of Us: True Tales of America and Hope in the Time of Fentanyl and Meth (out now in paperback). I became a fan of Sam's work after reading Dreamland: The True Tale of America's Opiate Epidemic. His writing is powerful and informative. Check it out. Great conversation, great books, great guy. Thanks for listening! Kyler --- For more on Sam Quinones: PURCHASE: The Least of...2022-12-1158 min

Salt Lake DirtDoron Drew Feldman - PIVOT PALS - Episode 82On this episode of Salt Lake Dirt I talk with the filmmaker Doron Drew Feldman. His new short film Pivot Pals will have its world premiere at Dances with Films in New York City (Sunday December 4, 2023 - Shorts Block #6 at 1:15pm ET). Doron has many projects in the works including a tv series adaptation of New York Times best-selling author Yossi Klein HaLevi’s book Like Dreamers. He is also in development for his first feature film, Wolf And Fox Hunt a comedy set during the Gilded Age. It was great having Doron on the sho...2022-11-2818 min

Salt Lake DirtDaniel Paisner - BALLOON DOG - Episode 81Today on Salt Lake Dirt I welcome writer Daniel Paisner. We had a great time talking about his new novel Balloon Dog, his career as a ghostwriter, and his part-time residence in Park City, Utah. Great book, great chat! Thanks for listening! Kyler --- For more on Daniel's work: www.danielpaisner.com As Told To: The Ghostwriting Podcast FB: @danielpaisnerbooks Twitter: @DanielPaisner --- Listen to Salt Lake Dirt's radio broadcast every Monday evening at 6:00PM PST on KPCR 101.9FM in Santa Cruz!2022-11-2652 min

Salt Lake DirtErik Tarloff - TELL ME THE TRUTH ABOUT LOVE - Episode 79Today on the show I get to talk with Erik Tarloff. Erik is the author of the national best-seller Face-Time, The Man Who Wrote the Book, and All Our Yesterdays. His early work was writing primarily for the screen, including an early draft of Disney’s animated Aladdin, & Car 54, Where Are You? for Orion Pictures. His TV work includes writing episodes of M*A*S*H, All in the Family, The Bob Newhart Show, The Jeffersons, Alice and many others. He’s written pro bono speeches for Al Gore and former President Clinton. That’s just some of his work...2022-10-3146 min

Salt Lake DirtJonathan Ames - THE WHEEL OF DOLL - Episode 78This week I welcome back Jonathan Ames to the show. Jonathan is one of my favorite writers of all time. He has published several books (The Extra Man, You Were Never Really Here, A Named Named Doll) and is the creator for the TV series Bored to Death and Blunt Talk. His latest novel, The Wheel of Doll is available now through Mulholland Books. It's always a pleasure talking with Jonathan - and this time I even had his dog Fezzik hanging with me in the interview chair. He turned me into a sweater by the end of our conversation. ...2022-10-1840 min

Salt Lake DirtMike Rinder - A BILLION YEARS - Episode 77This week I'm thrilled to welcome Mike Rinder to the podcast. I've been a huge fan and supporter of his work since I read Lawrence Wright's book Going Clear about the history and abuses of the Church of Scientology. Mike co-hosted the A&E documentary series Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath. He reunited with Remini for the podcast Scientology: Fair Game. Mike was kind of enough to take some time out of his busy schedule to talk about his new memoir A Billion Years: My Escape From a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology. I c...2022-10-1155 min

Salt Lake DirtSteve Wiegand - 1876: YEAR OF THE GUN - Episode 75Steve Wiegand joins us today on Salt Lake Dirt. We had a great conversation about his new book 1876: Year of the Gun: The Year Bat, Wyatt, Custer, Jesse, and the Two Bills (Buffalo and Wild) Created the Wild West, and Why It's Still With Us. This fascinating work of non-fiction works on so many levels. Whether you have a deep interest in the American West or not I'm confident you'll find yourself absorbed in its pages. Thanks for listening, Kyler 2022-10-0447 min

Salt Lake DirtGary Lippman - WE LOVED THE WORLD BUT COULD NOT STAY - Episode 74Today I welcome back Gary Lippman. Gary wrote one of my top picks from 2019, Set the Controls for the Heart of Sharon Tate. His new book of short stories is entitled We Loved The World But Could Not Stay and is available through Rare Bird Books. This is a book I fell in love with quickly. Each story is one sentence long, which I'm still trying to figure out how he did this without it sounding forced! Amazing book, amazing guest! Thanks for listening! Kyler Buy We Loved the World But Could Not...2022-09-2755 min

Salt Lake DirtDuncan Birmingham - WHO INVITED THEM - Episode 72I welcome back writer and filmmaker Duncan Birmingham (Blunt Talk, Maron) on this week's episode of Salt Lake Dirt [click HERE a previous interview with Duncan]. His feature film Who Invited Them is currently streaming on Shudder and AMC+ on Amazon Prime. I've become a big fan of Duncan's over the past couple of years and the new film totally sucked me in. Great film, great chat, great guy! Thanks for listening. Kyler -- Grab a copy of Duncan's book The Cult In My Garage. Skylight Books - Los...2022-09-1358 min

Salt Lake DirtHannah Sward - STRIP - Episode 71On this episode of Salt Lake Dirt I welcome writer Hannah Sward. We talk about her new memoir Strip (Tortoise Books. 9.6.22), growing up with a poet as a father, and teaching 'writing through trauma' workshops. I fell in love with Strip after just a few pages. I highly recommend that you pick up a copy wherever you get books and to keep an eye out for some of her upcoming author events. Thanks for listening! Kyler @saltlakedirt KPCR.org ---- For more about Hannah and Strip visit:2022-09-0650 min

Salt Lake DirtSean Thor Conroe - FUCCBOI - Episode 70Today on Salt Lake Dirt I welcome Sean Thor Conroe. His novel Fuccboi was released this past January on Little Brown. Laura Albert first recommended Fuccboi to me. She always sends me books that I fall in love with. Fuccboi was an interesting read for me. It took me longer than normal to finish. I took my time with it. After I finished it, the book wouldn't seem to leave my consciousness and I thought about it frequently. I was excited to have some space between finishing Fuccboi and actually talking to Sean. I think it made for a...2022-09-0654 min

Salt Lake DirtJuan Escobedo - Episode 69Today I welcome artist and filmmaker Juan Escobedo. I've been wanting to have Juan on the show for awhile so it was great to finally make it happen. On this episode we talk about finding your artistic niche, his short film Marisol, the upcoming East Los Angeles Film Festival (Sept. 30 & Oct. 1, 2022) and of course the fact that we both have three dogs. Thanks for listening! Kyler @saltlakedirt KPCR.org 2022-08-2352 min

Salt Lake DirtDmitry Samarov - PAINT BY NUMBERS - Episode 68On today's episode I welcome artist Dmitry Samarov. His new book Paint By Numbers can be pre-ordered on his website dmitrysamarov.com. It's a fascinating read with incredible visuals based off real events. Dmitry is host of the podcast hu u no and co-host for That Horrorcast with Mallory Smart. On this episode we chat about Bruce Wagner, quitting social media, and podcasting during the pandemic. Thanks for listening! Kyler --- Artist Bio: Dmitry Samarov was born in Moscow, USSR in 1970. He immigrated to the US with...2022-08-161h 12

Salt Lake DirtJason Loftus - ETERNAL SPRING - Episode 67On today's episode of Salt Lake Dirt I welcome filmmaker Jason Loftus. I first met Jason in Park City, Utah at the 2020 Slamdance Film Festival. His film Ask No Questions was one of the standout documentaries from Sundance/Slamdance that year for me. I was thrilled to hear that he had a new film coming out in 2022. Eternal Spring has been playing the festival circuit all over the world and bringing home several awards. It is such a unique film and I'm glad that I got to talk to Jason about the project. Thanks for listening! ...2022-08-0836 min

Salt Lake DirtPatrick O'Neil - ANARCHY AT THE CIRCLE K - Episode 66On this episode of Salt Lake Dirt I speak with Patrick O'Neil about his new memoir Anarchy at the Circle K. The book gives his account of touring in the 80s with punk bands like Dead Kennedys and TSOL while trying to maintain an increasingly unmanageable drug addiction. I first discovered Patrick's work when I read his memoir Gun Needle Spoon and I completely fell in love with his writing. It was a pleasure getting to meet him and an honor to have him on the podcast. Thanks for listening! --- Kyler 2022-07-1849 min

Salt Lake DirtLiska Jacobs - THE PINK HOTEL - Episode 65On this episode of Salt Lake Dirt I welcome back author Liska Jacobs. Liska has been one of my favorite writers from the past few years. Her novel The Pink Hotel will be released July 19th on MCD. The book is incredible and I encourage everyone to pick up a copy. Liska will be in the USA promoting the book and you'll be able to find some of those events if you scroll to the bottom of the page. Thanks for listening! Kyler --- About The Pink Hotel: "Newlyweds Keith...2022-07-1442 min

Salt Lake DirtJerry Stahl - NEIN, NEIN, NEIN! - Episode 62Jerry Stahl - NEIN, NEIN, NEIN! - Episode 62 "ONE MAN'S TALE OF DEPRESSION, PSYCHIC TORMENT AND A BUS TOUR OF THE HOLOCAUST." On this episode of Salt Lake Dirt I was thrilled to have the author Jerry Stahl on the show. Jerry has been one of my favorite authors since I first discovered his novel I, Fatty (a novel about the silent film star Fatty Arbuckle told as a memoir) nearly 20 years ago. Meeting him for the first time and being able to experience his humor and kindness made this episode a special one for me. His new book Nein...2022-06-0542 min

Salt Lake DirtElle Nash - Episode 58On this episode of Salt Lake Dirt I welcome author Elle Nash. I recently found her novel Animals Eat Each Other (Dzanc Books) and she has quickly become one of my favorite new writers. We had a great a chat about growing up in Colorado, her recent move to Scotland, and her upcoming book Gag Reflex (out June 21 on Clash Books). Make sure to check out her other books and her Patreon! Thanks for listening! Kyler 2022-04-2041 min

Salt Lake DirtMary Kate Wiles - Episode 57On today's episode of Salt Lake Dirt I welcome actress and producer Mary Kate Wiles. You've seen her in the Emmy Award winning webseries The Lizzie Bennet Diaries and she currently stars as Vicky in the new Fairly OddParents reboot out now on Paramount+. I had a blast talking with Mary Kate! Make sure to check out her projects over at Shipwrecked Comedy! Thanks for listening! Kyler -- For more on Mary Kate visit her Social Media/Links: Instagram Twitter Tumblr Facebook ...2022-04-1123 min

Salt Lake DirtWE WERE HYPHY - Episode 56On today's episode I speak with filmmakers Laurence Madrigal & Jason O'Mahony. Their new documentary WE WERE HYPHY just premiered at Cinequest 2022. Great film, great chat! Thanks for listening! Kyler -- Social and Web: WE WERE HYPHY Instagram: @wewerehyphy Website: www.wewerehyphy.com -- PRESS RELEASE: WE WERE HYPHY is delighted to announce its World Premiere as part of the prestigious Cinequest 2022 Film Festival. The music documentary captures the hugely kinetic Hyphy movement, and brings the sights and sounds of the San Francisco...2022-04-0524 min

Salt Lake DirtBruce Wagner - Episode 53This week on Salt Lake Dirt I speak with the author and screenwriter Bruce Wagner. Bruce is one of my favorite writers of all time. He has authored a dozen books and his work is something I've come revisit over and over again since I first saw his film Map to the Stars. His latest novel The Marvel Universe was released into the public domain in 2020 and can be found at brucewagner.la. Thanks for listening! Kyler 2022-02-2042 min

Salt Lake DirtJoe Ide - THE GOODBYE COAST - Episode 52On today's episode of the Salt Lake Dirt Podcast I speak with author Joe Ide. Joe is best known for writing the IQ crime series. His most recent book is The Goodbye Coast. The novel places Raymond Chandler's iconic character Philip Marlowe into modern day Los Angeles. Great book, great conversation! Thanks for listening. Kyler 2022-02-1349 min

Salt Lake DirtDavid Schwartz - LUCY and DESI - Episode 50On today's episode of the Salt Lake Dirt Podcast I speak with composer David Schwartz. David scored the new documentary film Lucy and Desi which was directed by Amy Poehler and had its world premiere at this year's Sundance Film Festival. David is a three-time Emmy-nominated whose credits include Arrested Development, Deadwood, and Northern Exposure. He is currently scoring season 2 of Peacock's comedy series Rutherford Falls. I had such a blast talking with David. It was an honor speaking to such an accomplished composer and all-around great guy! Thanks for listening! ...2022-01-2825 min

Salt Lake DirtPaul Tanter & Simon Phillips - STEALING CHAPLIN - Episode 42Today we talk to the filmmakers of Stealing Chaplin (Now available on Amazon Prime). Paul Tanter and Simon Phillips discuss their film that was inspired by the true story of Charlie Chaplin's body being dug up and held for ransom in late 1970s Switzerland. Truth is definitely stranger than fiction in this case. Great chat, great film! Thanks for listening. Salt Lake Dirt with Kyler Bingham ----- For more about the film: Facebook: @StealingChaplin Instagram: @StealingChaplin Twitter: @StealingChaplin 2021-09-0620 min

Salt Lake DirtAngeliki Antoniou - THE UNKNOWN ATHENIANS - Episode 33One of my favorite films from this year's Los Angeles Greek Film Festival was The Unknown Athenians. The film shows the lives of stray dogs living on the streets of Athens, Greece. This seemed to me like a challenging subject matter and because of that, I really wanted to speak with the filmmaker Angeliki Antoniou. The Unknown Athenians recently won the 2021 Hellenic Film Award for Best Documentary (think Oscars for Greece). On today's episode of the Salt Lake Dirt Podcast, Angeliki talks with me about the documentary, the dogs, and her incredible career as a filmmaker. Thanks for listening! Kyler ...2021-07-0738 min

Salt Lake DirtChristina Diamantara - WITCHIN' - Episode 25The Los Angeles Greek Film Festival runs through May 30th. One of the films that stood out to me was Witchin'. I absolutely loved this film and was thrilled when I was able to speak with the filmmaker Christina Diamantara. Keep an eye for her future work! -- Christina Recommends: Seven Minutes of Soul Ballad for a Pierced Heart Kyler Recommends: My Rembetika Blues Alicia Robbins lighting tutorial (Grey's Anatomy)2021-05-2830 min

Salt Lake DirtHoward Paar - TOP RANKIN' - Episode 24I was thrilled when Howard Paar agreed to talk with me about his new novel Top Rankin' (out May 11, 2021 on Rare Bird). Howard has had (and continues to have) an incredible career in the music business. He primarily works as a music supervisor for major motion pictures. Click HERE to learn more about Howard's amazing work in music. Top Rankin' is a ska noir novel. I've never read anything quite like it and I loved it for that. It combines so many things that I have a passion for (noir, ska & punk music, etc.) and does it...2021-05-1148 min

Salt Lake DirtJonathan Ames - A MAN NAMED DOLL - Episode 20Episode 20: JONATHAN AMES On today's episode we have one of my favorite writers of all time. Jonathan Ames was kind enough to talk with me about his new book A Man Named Doll. A true page turner, the novel has the feel of modern day Raymond Chandler or Dashiell Hammett. I'm look forward to reading more in the Doll series. Thanks for listening! --- Books Jonathan recommends: Give Me Your Hand by Megan Abbott What Happens at Night by Peter Cameron The Lew Archer Series by Ross MacDonald You can find poetry from Florence Ames (Jonathan's mother) here: Come With...2021-04-201h 00

Salt Lake DirtMrs. Kasha Davis & Angela Washko (Workhorse Queen) - Slamdance 2021 - Episode 162021 SLAMDANCE FILM FESTIVAL "After an unlikely casting onto a reality television show, 47-year old suburban telemarketer Ed Popil leaves his job to pursue a full-time entertainment industry career as his drag queen alter ego, 1960’s era housewife Mrs. Kasha Davis." (2021 Slamdance Festival Guide) On this episode of the podcast we talk with Mrs. Kasha Davis and filmmaker Angela Washko. Their film Workhorse Queen is a fascinating documentary that had me hooked from beginning to end. Definitely one of my top documentary picks from Slamdance this year. -- Kyler Bingham www.saltlakedirt.com 2021-02-1418 min

Salt Lake DirtNick Flynn - Episode 10Author Nick Flynn joins Kyler Bingham for a discussion on his most recent work. Nick has released three books in the past year with the most recent being This is the Night Our House Will Catch Fire, a memoir recounting his childhood in Massachusetts. For more from Nick Flynn, check out nickflynn.org 2021-02-0949 min

Salt Lake DirtChip Jacobs - Episode 08Chip Jacobs is known for his award winning journalism and non-fiction (Smogtown; The People's Republic of Chemicals). Arroyo is his first novel and it lives up to the quality of his previous work. The novel tackles the rich history of Pasadena, California and is primarily set in the year 1913. The work of historical fiction was released last year. Chips latest book The Darkest Glare: A True Story of Murder, Blackmail, and Real Estate Greed in 1979 Los Angeles will be released in March 2021 on Rare Bird. Thanks for listening! Kyler www.saltlakedirt.com 2020-12-1553 min

Salt Lake DirtLaura Albert (SARAH Audiobook Release) - Episode 07On this week's episode we are celebrating the recent audiobook release for Sarah by JT LeRoy. We were joined in conversation with five of the people responsible for this project. I want to send a huge 'thank you' to Laura Albert, Winsome Brown, Nicole Gagne, Jayme Mattler, and Bryan Barney for taking the time to talk with me about this wonderful project. -------------------------------------------------------- This week's guests include: LAURA ALBERT has won international acclaim for her fiction. Writing as JT LeRoy, she is the author of the best-selling novels Sarah and The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things, and the novella Ha...2020-12-011h 16

Salt Lake DirtGary Lippman - Episode 05Kyler Bingham talks with author Gary Lippman on this episode of the Salt Lake Dirt Podcast. Gary's novel SET THE CONTROLS FOR THE HEART OF SHARON TATE was released by Rare Bird Books in 2019. ---------------------------------- "Born and raised in New Jersey, Gary Lippman received a law degree from Northwestern University and has worked with New York’s Innocence Project. Lippman’s play Paradox Lust ran off-off-Broadway for a month in 2001 and his writing has been published in The New York Times, The Paris Review, VICE, Fodors, Upstate Diary, Open City, Sex And Design, and 8 By 8, while his visual art can be s...2020-10-2756 min

Salt Lake DirtLaura Bogart - Episode 04Kyler Bingham talks with author Laura Bogart on this episode of the Salt Lake Dirt Podcast. Laura is known primarily for her non-fiction writing. Her long list of credits include contributions to The Week and DAME Magazine. Laura's much anticipated first novel Don't You Know I Love You was released by Dzanc Books in March of this year.2020-10-1357 min

Salt Lake DirtLiska Jacobs - Episode 03My favorite novel of 2017 was Liska Jacobs's Catalina and I've been anticipating her second novel ever since. The Worst Kind of Want was recently released by MCD Books and I was not disappointed. Liska's books can be read at a fast clip but they are the furthest thing from a "beach read." Tackling some pretty heavy topics and social taboos, The Worst Kind of Want will leave you wide-eyed and wanting more from this incredible author. ---------------------------------- SLDirt Podcast Credits: Host: Kyler Bingham Music: Open Licensed Music Podcast - Ralph Wacksworth; Free Salt Lake by Politically Erect. Intro/Outro Spoken Wor...2020-09-2946 min

Salt Lake DirtEpisode 02 - Merawi Gerima (Residue) & Jess Zeidman (Tahara)Episode 2 - Merawi Gerima (RESIDUE); Jess Zeidman, Olivia Peace, Madeline Grey DeFreece and Rachel Sennott (TAHARA). Merawi Gerima is the writer/director of the film Residue. The film premieres on Netflix September 17th and was the winner of the Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature at the 2020 Slamdance Film Festival. Jess Zeidman is behind one of the best films I’ve seen in recent memory. The idea for Tahara had been brewing for years and she was determined to get the feature length film made into a reality. I was fortunate enough to sit down wi...2020-09-1538 min

Salt Lake DirtStephen Jay Schwartz - Episode 01"Los Angeles Times Bestselling Author Stephen Jay Schwartz spent a number of years as the Director of Development for Wolfgang Petersen (Das Boot, In the Line of Fire, Air Force One, Troy, The Perfect Storm) where he worked to develop screenplays for production. His two novels, Boulevard and Beat, follow the journey of sex-addicted LAPD detective Hayden Glass. Stephen was a judge for the 2012 Edgar and ITW Awards. His work was included in the short story collection The Los Angeles Fiction Anthology alongside T.C. Boyle, published by Red Hen Press, as well as the short story collection Jewish Noir, pub...2020-09-011h 16