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One of the stand out films of this year's Brooklyn Film Festival was American Desert . On this episode of the podcast I spoke with Adrian Bartol (writer/director) and Will Brandt (lead actor) about their process for developing this incredibly important film.  Thanks for listening! --- FILM SYNOPSIS : It's 2010, Matt Benning (Will Brandt) 24, has returned from Afghanistan  to a wrecked ec...

I'm very excited to announce that Jeff Seal's latest docu-comedy series is available in full on his YouTube channel. I had such a great time talking with Jeff about comedy, filmmaking, and of course, clowning. Thanks for listening! --- "Echoing satirical muckraking efforts such as Michael Moore’s Roger and Me , New York’s Worst Landlords began as an attempt to interview the worst offenders on the...

I was thrilled to get Tyler Measom on the podcast. A fellow Utahn, Tyler  is behind some of best documentary work out there. An Honest Liar and  Sons of Perdition are two films of his that have stayed with me for  years. It was pleasure talking with him about his most recent release  Murder Among the Mormons. Check it out on Netflix if you haven't  already!  --- "High-stakes exploits turn deadly —...

The 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 tu...

I 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 l...

On this episode of the podcast we have stand-up comedian Jessica Watkins. Jessica self-produced the documentary film SPECIALish (available now on VOD) about her experience walking across America performing stand-up gigs along the way.  It won Best Film at Broad Humor Festival and at New Filmmakers Festival NYC. I loved the film! It packs a powerful punch -- hilarious, personal, and movin...

Episode 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 Me...

On today's show we talk with Ross Riege about his career as a Director of Photography. We had a fascinating conversation about the wide variety of projects he has worked on. His most recent show Rutherford Falls premieres 4/22/21 on Peacock. Make sure you check out this unique comedy starring Ed Helms!

On today's episode we have an incredible director of photography. Jayson Crothers ( Chicago Fire , Force of Nature ) has had a pretty remarkable career of consistent and varied work. Cruel Summer is his most recent show and it premieres on Freeform and Hulu this week. Make sure to check it out, especially if you were a teen in the 90s - I think you'll dig it. Thanks for listening!

Erin Hensley and Julia Callahan hosts the podcast Dawson's Critique where they dissect every episode of the WB classic Dawson's Creek. On this episode of the Salt Lake Dirt Podcast Erin and Julia talk with me about their new book I Remember Everything, a must have for any fan of the show.

On this episode of the Salt Lake Dirt Podcast we welcome back author Chip Jacobs. He recently released an incredible true crime book called The Darkest Glare. Pick up a copy at Chip's hometown bookstore VROMON'S in Pasadena. Thanks for listening! ---- "Late-seventies  Los Angeles was rampant with shady characters, but all the go-getters at Space Matters saw was possibility. Richard Kasparov was ha...

2021 SLAMDANCE FILM FESTIVAL "A struggling black college grad wakes up to find that reparations have finally been paid to descendants of slaves in America." (2021 Slamdance Festival Guide) Filmmaker Symone Baptiste joins me for a conversation about her short episodic film Sixteen Thousand Dollars (now playing at Slamdance). This film in incredible! Funny, timely, and deeply thought provoking. Do y...

2021 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...

I had such a great time talking to filmmaker and actor Jack Dunphy on this full episode of the Salt Lake Dirt Podcast! "A high school filmmaker wins the heart of a troubled young woman, only  to loose her in the course of a harrowing psychedelic experience that  forces him to confront life truths that are at once beautiful and painful."  (Slamdance 2021 Festival Guide) Watch REVELATIONS at the 202...

Episode 13: 2021 SLAMDANCE FILM FESTIVAL Bleeding Audio is our TOP documentary pick this year at Slamdance. An incredible story chronicling the best kept secret in music, The Matches. "From inspiring triumphs to heartbreaking setbacks, Bleeding Audio relives the explosive career of The Matches and what it means to succeed  in the digital age of music." (2021 Slamdance Festival Guide) Purchase a Sl...

Episode 14: NOW IS NOT THE BEST TIME (Jackie Dow & Seth Birkan) - Slamdance 2021 On this episode of the Salt Lake Dirt Podcast, we talk with Jackie Dow (director) and Seth Birkan (writer) of the web series Now is Not the Best Time. The episode Half Court will play at the 2021 Slamdance Film Festival. Grab a virtual pass for $10 and gain access to all of the festival's programming from February 12-...

SLAMDANCE FILM FESTIVAL 2021 Noel David Taylor's feature film, Man Under Table or: I'm Writing a Movie, is one of my top Slamdance picks this year. Check out our podcast episode with Noel! "Set against the backdrop of a comically surreal and anachronistic Los  Angeles, a beleaguered young man tries to write a movie but instead gets  pulled into everyone else's projects as he hallucinates his way t...

On this episode of the podcast filmmaker Emily Shir Segal joins me to talk about her documentary short film 'I think it's enough, isn't it?' playing at the 2021 Slamdance Film Festival. --- "Reconstructing one last encounter with Dad." (2021 Slamdance Festival Guide) ------ www.saltlakedirt.com

Author 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

The funniest film I saw at Slamdance/Sundance in 2020 was unquestionably Steve Markle's documentary Shoot to Marry (Now available on Amazon Prime). It was great to meet and interview Steve in Park City before the world imploded and I was thrilled to talk with him again this past August for the podcast. Make sure to check out his other film Camp Hollywood as well (also streaming on Amazon Prime). S...

Chip 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 Sto...

On 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. -------------------------------------------...

Tony DuShane is the author of Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk. He also wrote the screenplay for the film of the same title (directed by Eric Stolz) which is currently streaming on Amazon Prime. His literary podcast Drinks with Tony releases new episodes every Wednesday. Our print interview with Tony from early this year can be found HERE. --------------------------------------- This week's boo...

Kyler 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...

Kyler 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.