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Salt Lake Dirt is covering FilmQuest this week! FilmQuest is one of my favorite film festivals out there.  --- 2025 FilmQuest Episode 344 Film: NIGHTFALL Guest: Guy Hershler SYNOPSIS: Haunted by guilt, a young man seeks forgiveness from a grieving mother – only to be sucked into a nightmarish night of chilling truths. IMDb Festival Formula On the Radio on 11/3/25: KPCR 92.9FM Los Gatos KMRT 101.9F...

Salt Lake Dirt is covering FilmQuest this week! FilmQuest is one of my favorite film festivals out there.  --- 2025 FilmQuest Episode 343 Film: GRUNGE Guest: Rene Rivas IG @renerivasproductions SYNOPSIS: In 1992, the rising rock band “Le Slouch” is on the verge of stardom. With a scorching new single lighting up the airwaves, and their debut music video premiering on MTV’s “Headslammers Bash,” eve...

Salt Lake Dirt is covering FilmQuest this week! FilmQuest is one of my favorite film festivals out there.  --- 2025 FilmQuest Episode 342 Film: SELF-TAPE Guests: Nick Samson & Josh Baker IG: @selftapefilm SYNOPSIS: A struggling actor running a makeshift self-tape studio in his San Fernando Valley apartment grows increasingly disillusioned as a wide range of actors flow in and out, and lazy con...

Salt Lake Dirt is covering FilmQuest this week! FilmQuest is one of my favorite film festivals out there.  --- 2025 FilmQuest Episode 314 Film: PEEPING TODD Guest: Chris Alan Evans, Josh Munds, Mabel Thomas IG: @peepingtoddmovie SYNOPSIS: When his peeping passions become compromised, Todd decides he’ll do whatever it takes to continue stalking his beloved Claire. An obsessive HOA fleet and a dense...

Salt Lake Dirt is covering FilmQuest this week! FilmQuest is one of my favorite film festivals out there. --- 2025 FilmQuest Episode 340 Film: BLINDSIDED Guest: Patrick Hogan IG: @ppatrickhogan https://jhdanger.com/ --- SYNOPSIS:  A blind schoolteacher is thrust into a nightmarish game of survival when an alien spaceship crashes and unleashes a monstrous predator. This unique horror short film fea...

Salt Lake Dirt is covering FilmQuest this week! FilmQuest is one of my favorite film festivals out there. --- 2025 FilmQuest Episode 339 Film: GRIMA Guest:Richie Harrington IG: @grimashortfilm SYNOPSIS: When Jen’s guilt starts to catch up to her, she begins to experience grima, the sensation you get from nails on a chalkboard. She must choose to confront the past or be consumed by her guilt. --- O...

This week we are covering FilmQuest in Provo, Utah! --- FILM: Slow DIRECTOR: Rebecca Berrih SYNOPSIS: A field recorder’s life shatters when she encounters a sinister force that manipulates time and must outwit it to escape a nightmare where every second feels endless. GENRE: Horror, Sci-Fi DIRECTOR’S BIO: Rebecca Berrih is a Paris-born, Los Angeles-based writer, director, and producer who began he...

This week on Salt Lake Dirt, I’m excited to chat with filmmaker Adrian Bobb about his captivating short film, Drifters , which is screening at FilmQuest 2025. Adrian shares the unique journey of crafting a narrative that blends romance with elements of sci-fi and horror, exploring the emotional landscapes of memory and identity. Don’t miss the chance to see Drifters at FilmQuest on Monday, October...

This week on Salt Lake Dirt, I'm thrilled to kick off our coverage of FilmQuest 2025 with director Joe Bandelli . We'll dive into his gripping short film, The Sequence , which screens this Halloween morning at 11:30 AM at Velour in Provo, Utah. Joe shares the intense storyline revolving around Taylor, a stay-at-home mom grappling with the repercussions of a potential infidelity, as her dre...

This week on Salt Lake Dirt, I'm thrilled to welcome author Gregory Galloway to discuss his gripping new novel, All We Trust . Gregory shares the inspiration behind his story of two half-brothers entangled in a web of business and betrayal, as they navigate a money-laundering operation that threatens to unravel their relationship. We delve into the complexities of their bond, exploring themes...

This week on Salt Lake Dirt I'm welcome author Anne Hand to discuss her memoir Austrian Again: Reclaiming a Lost Legacy . Anne shares her journey of uncovering her family's history and the emotional process of reclaiming Austrian citizenship in the wake of her ancestors' experiences during World War II. We discuss the complexities of her family's past, exploring the impact of histo...

This week on Salt Lake Dirt, I'm excited to welcome Elizabeth Ellen to discuss her new book, American Thighs . The novel follows a young woman who, after a tumultuous childhood in Hollywood, attempts to reclaim her lost adolescence by enrolling in high school as her own daughter. Elizabeth shares the inspiration behind this unique storyline, drawn from a real-life news story. We talk complexit...

This week on Salt Lake Dirt, I'm excited to welcome documentarian and author Julie Seabaugh to discuss her anticipated documentary, Are We Good? This intimate film delves into the life of comedian Marc Maron, exploring his journey through grief following the loss of his girlfriend, Lynn Shelton. Julie, who serves as the creator, producer, and story editor for the film, shares her passion for c...

This week on Salt Lake Dirt, I'm excited to welcome author Will Sloan to discuss his new book, Ed Wood: Made in Hollywood USA . Will talks about the life and work of Ed Wood, the cult filmmaker often dubbed the "worst director of all time." We explore how Will first came across Ed Wood's films and what inspired him to write this comprehensive examination of Wood's unique arti...

This week on Salt Lake Dirt, I'm thrilled to welcome Russ Swain and Michael McKinley to discuss their captivating memoir, Diamond Dust: How a Nice Mormon Boy Became a Brilliant Counterfeiter . This incredible story chronicles Russ's journey from a talented artist to a skilled counterfeiter, revealing the unexpected twists and turns that led him down this unconventional path. In our conversation, R...

This week on Salt Lake Dirt, I’m excited to welcome authors John F. Myslinksi & Michael McKinley to discuss their gripping new novel, Something Wicked . This thrilling tale delves into the complexities of faith, morality, and the inner workings of the Catholic Church, all while weaving a captivating narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. John shares his journey from a long-st...

This week on Salt Lake Dirt, I’m thrilled to welcome author Kevin M. Kearney to discuss his thought-provoking novel, Freelance . Set against the backdrop of a dystopian gig economy, the story follows a young man's journey as he navigates the complexities of working for a rideshare app called HYPR in Philadelphia. Kevin shares the inspiration behind the book and how his personal experiences sha...

This week on Salt Lake Dirt, I'm excited to welcome back author and podcaster Ben Tanzer to discuss his latest book, After Hours: Scorsese, Grief, and the Grammar of Cinema . In this deeply personal work, Ben explores the intersection of cinema and personal loss, reflecting on his father’s influence and their shared love for film. Ben shares insights into his writing process, the unique struct...

This week on Salt Lake Dirt, I’m thrilled to welcome filmmaker Joe Hill to discuss his documentary Match In A Haystack . The film follows a group of contemporary dancers in Ukraine as they navigate the chaos and destruction brought on by the Russian invasion. Through their art, they explore themes of survival, resilience, and the profound connection between creativity and the human spirit. Joe sha...

This week on Salt Lake Dirt, I'm excited to welcome author Lee Matthew Goldberg to discuss his latest young adult novel, Miles in Time . This captivating story follows 14-year-old Miles, who embarks on a thrilling journey to uncover the truth behind his brother's murder, aided by clues left behind and the possibility of time travel. Lee shares insights into his writing process, the challenges of b...

This week on Salt Lake Dirt , I’m thrilled to welcome author Kaila Yu to discuss her new book, Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty , set to release on August 19th through Crown Publishing. This powerful collection of essays challenges societal perceptions of Asian women, delving into the complexities of fetishization, identity, and the impact of media narratives. Kaila...

This week on Salt Lake Dirt, I'm excited to welcome author Samuel Ashworth to discuss his new novel, The Death and Life of August Sweeney . This unique narrative intertwines the life story of a celebrity chef with the autopsy performed by a brilliant pathologist, Dr. Maya Zhu, creating a rich tapestry of humor, insight, and reflection on the human experience. Sam shares the genesis of his nove...

This week on Salt Lake Dirt, I'm thrilled to welcome back author Shannon Waite to discuss her new short story collection, The Women . Following her interactive novel Raising Women , Shannon presents a captivating companion piece featuring 39 stories that delve into the lives of the characters we met before. Shannon shares her creative process, detailing how the collection serves as an "expansion p...

This week on Salt Lake Dirt, I'm thrilled to welcome author Ivy Pochoda to discuss her new novel, Ecstasy . Ivy shares her journey into writing this literary crime fiction piece, which explores the complexities of identity, relationships, and the haunting echoes of the past. In our conversation, we delve into the inspiration behind Ecstasy , as Ivy reflects on her unique approach to storytelling a...

Episode 320 Guest: Lauren Ashley --- This week on Salt Lake Dirt, I'm excited to welcome actress Lauren Ashley . Join us as we dive into a nostalgic conversation about the allure of vintage television and cinema, exploring how shows like I Love Lucy and The Golden Girls sparked her passion for old Hollywood. Lauren shares her journey of discovering classic films during her childhood, recountin...