Episode 286 Guest: Jack Dunphy Podcast: Revelations with Jack Dunphy --- On this episode I welcome back filmmaker and now podcaster, Jack Dunphy to discuss his new podcast, Revelations with Jack Dunphy, which launched on October 15. Known for his award-winning short films such as Bob's Funeral, Jack shares his journey from filmmaking to podcasting,…

Episode 285 Guest: Jared Asher Harris Film: Meat Cleaver --- In this episode, I chat with the talented filmmaker Jared Asher Harris about his latest short film, Meat Cleaver!, which will be showcased at FilmQuest in Provo, Utah. Meat Cleaver! screens on Saturday, November 2, at 11:00 a.m. as part of the comedy shorts block. Jared opens up about his…

Episode 284 Guest: Matthew Davis Book: Let Me Try Again --- In this episode, I chat with author Matthew Davis about his debut novel, Let Me Try Again, released by Arcade on August 13. Matthew delves into the creative process behind crafting a unique voice and the influences of literary giants like Kafka and David Foster Wallace. Thanks for listenin…

Episode 283 Guest: Emily Russo Book: Vivienne --- In this episode, I sit down with author Emmalea Russo to discuss her debut novel, Vivienne, released on September 10th by Arcade. Emmalea provides an intriguing overview of her book, which explores the tumultuous comeback and subsequent decline of an older artist named Vivienne Volker. Set over the …

Episode 282 Guest: Jaron Lockridge Film: The Stix --- In this episode, I sit down with the prolific filmmaker Jaron Lockridge to discuss his latest film, The Stix. Available now on Amazon Prime and Tubi, this gripping independent film has captured the attention of many. Jaron shares the journey of transforming The Stix from a YouTube web series int…

Episode 281 Guest: Nicholas Marchetti Film: The Fencer --- In this episode, I welcome back filmmaker Nicholas Marchetti, whose work we previously covered during the Wyoming International Film Festival. We dive deep into his latest project, The Fencer, a short film serving as a proof of concept for a future feature-length film. Nicholas shares the i…

Episode 280 Guest: Alex Osman Book: Scandals --- In this episode, I sit down with the multi-talented Alex Osman, a writer, musician, and photographer based in Austin, Texas. We dive into his latest poetry collection, Scandals, which was released on August 1st. Alex shares the organic process behind compiling the collection, starting with just 20 po…

Episode 279 Guest: Caleb Hearn Album: Left On McKinney --- In this episode, I sit down with the incredibly talented musician Caleb Hearn, who has quickly become a favorite of mine. Caleb has a new album titled Left On McKinney coming out on September 6, and he's kicking off his tour on September 10 at Kilby Court in Salt Lake City. We dive into the…

Episode 278 Guest: Laura Albert Book: Harold's End --- In this episode I welcome back author Laura Albert (known for her acclaimed works written under JT Leroy). Laura has been a big supporter of Salt Lake Dirt since its inception, and I am thrilled to delve into her novella Harold's End. We discuss the book's origins, its themes, and the unique pe…

Episode 277 Guest: Drew Danburry Album: I Should Have Known the Things You Never Said (Icarus Phoenix) Today I welcome back musician Drew Danburry. Drew has become one of my favorite musicians and I'm always excited when he has a new release. We discuss his latest projects, including his band Icarus Phoenix's new album I Should Have Known the Thing…

Episode 276 Guest: Meredith Yinger Film: Scars Unseen In this episode, Kyler sits down with filmmaker Meredith Yinger to discuss her powerful documentary Scars Unseen. Meredith delves into the emotional journey behind the film, which follows three women—Maha, Adrienne, and Trish—who have overcome domestic violence and are now paying it forward. The…

Episode 275 GUEST: Calahan Skogman NOVEL: Blue Graffiti -- Today Kyler sits down with writer, actor and poet Calahan Skogman to discuss his debut novel Blue Graffiti published by Unnamed Press. Calahan shares the inspiration behind the book, his writing process, and how the pandemic influenced his creative journey. They delve into the themes of sma…

Episode 274 Author: Brendan Gillen Book: Static -- On this episode I welcome author Brendan Gillen to discuss his new novel Static. Brendan shares his insights on character development, the creative process, and the importance of persistence in the face of challenges. Great chat, great book! Thanks for listening. Kyler --- Static Synopsis: For Paul…

Episode 273 Bruce Wagner The Met Gala & Tales of Saints and Seekers --- I'm very excited to welcome back Bruce Wagner to the show. Bruce is one of my favorite writers and on this episode he shares insights into the creation of his latest work The Met Gala & Tales of Saints and Seekers. We also talk about how Arcade Publishing has begun to reissue s…

Today on the show I welcome back author and musician Jack Skelley. Jack was on last year talking about the release of The Complete Fear of Kathy Acker and this time he joins me to talk about his genre busting new release Myth Lab: Theories of Plastic Love. Great book, great chat! Thanks for listening. Kyler --- Episode Links: PURCHASE Myth Lab IG: …

This week on Salt Lake Dirt, I am thrilled to welcome the multi-talented entertainer Nicholas King. Nicholas is an actor, musician, and performer whose work has seamlessly seeped into my subconscious making him an irresistible guest for the show. We delve into his impressive career, from his early beginnings in a musically inclined family to his cu…

This week I welcome author Chandler Morrison to the show. We talk about his latest novel American Narcissus out now on Dead Sky Publishing. Chandler has become one of my favorite writers as of late so it was great talking with him about his work. Thanks for listening! Kyler --- American Narcissus Synopsis: "The American dream is dead, and Los Angel…

This week I return to the Wyoming International Film Festival. WYOIFF has easily become one of my top festival picks and I encourage filmmakers and filmgoers to check it out. The festival takes place July 9-14, 2024 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. If you find yourself anywhere near eastern Wyoming this week, find the time to see some of these incredible film…

This week I return to the Wyoming International Film Festival. WYOIFF has easily become one of my top festival picks and I encourage filmmakers and filmgoers to check it out. The festival takes place July 9-14, 2024 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. If you find yourself anywhere near eastern Wyoming this week, find the time to see some of these incredible film…

This week I return to the Wyoming International Film Festival. WYOIFF has easily become one of my top festival picks and I encourage filmmakers and filmgoers to check it out. The festival takes place July 9-14, 2024 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. If you find yourself anywhere near eastern Wyoming this week, find the time to see some of these incredible film…

This week I return to the Wyoming International Film Festival. WYOIFF has easily become one of my top festival picks and I encourage filmmakers and filmgoers to check it out. The festival takes place July 9-14, 2024 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. If you find yourself anywhere near eastern Wyoming this week, find the time to see some of these incredible film…

This week I return to the Wyoming International Film Festival. WYOIFF has easily become one of my top festival picks and I encourage filmmakers and filmgoers to check it out. The festival takes place July 9-14, 2024 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. If you find yourself anywhere near eastern Wyoming this week, find the time to see some of these incredible film…

This week I return to the Wyoming International Film Festival. WYOIFF has easily become one of my top festival picks and I encourage filmmakers and filmgoers to check it out. The festival takes place July 9-14, 2024 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. If you find yourself anywhere near eastern Wyoming this week, find the time to see some of these incredible film…

This week I return to the Wyoming International Film Festival. WYOIFF has easily become one of my top festival picks and I encourage filmmakers and filmgoers to check it out. The festival takes place July 9-14, 2024 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. If you find yourself anywhere near eastern Wyoming this week, find the time to see some of these incredible film…

This week I return to the Wyoming International Film Festival. WYOIFF has easily become one of my top festival picks and I encourage filmmakers and filmgoers to check it out. The festival takes place July 9-14, 2024 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. If you find yourself anywhere near eastern Wyoming this week, find the time to see some of these incredible film…

This week I return to the Wyoming International Film Festival. WYOIFF has easily become one of my top festival picks and I encourage filmmakers and filmgoers to check it out. The festival takes place July 9-14, 2024 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. If you find yourself anywhere near eastern Wyoming this week, find the time to see some of these incredible film…

This week I return to the Wyoming International Film Festival. WYOIFF has easily become one of my top festival picks and I encourage filmmakers and filmgoers to check it out. The festival takes place July 9-14, 2024 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. If you find yourself anywhere near eastern Wyoming this week, find the time to see some of these incredible film…

This week I return to the Wyoming International Film Festival. WYOIFF has easily become one of my top festival picks and I encourage filmmakers and filmgoers to check it out. The festival takes place July 9-14, 2024 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. If you find yourself anywhere near eastern Wyoming this week, find the time to see some of these incredible film…

This week I return to the Wyoming International Film Festival. WYOIFF has easily become one of my top festival picks and I encourage filmmakers and filmgoers to check it out. The festival takes place July 9-14, 2024 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. If you find yourself anywhere near eastern Wyoming this week, find the time to see some of these incredible film…

This week I return to the Wyoming International Film Festival. WYOIFF has easily become one of my top festival picks and I encourage filmmakers and filmgoers to check it out. The festival takes place July 9-14, 2024 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. If you find yourself anywhere near eastern Wyoming this week, find the time to see some of these incredible film…

This week I return to the Wyoming International Film Festival. WYOIFF has easily become one of my top festival picks and I encourage filmmakers and filmgoers to check it out. The festival takes place July 9-14, 2024 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. If you find yourself anywhere near eastern Wyoming this week, find the time to see some of these incredible film…

This week I return to the Wyoming International Film Festival. WYOIFF has easily become one of my top festival picks and I encourage filmmakers and filmgoers to check it out. The festival takes place July 9-14, 2024 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. If you find yourself anywhere near eastern Wyoming this week, find the time to see some of these incredible film…

This week I return to the Wyoming International Film Festival. WYOIFF has easily become one of my top festival picks and I encourage filmmakers and filmgoers to check it out. The festival takes place July 9-14, 2024 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. If you find yourself anywhere near eastern Wyoming this week, find the time to see some of these incredible film…

This week I return to the Wyoming International Film Festival. WYOIFF has easily become one of my top festival picks and I encourage filmmakers and filmgoers to check it out. The festival takes place July 9-14, 2024 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. If you find yourself anywhere near eastern Wyoming this week, find the time to see some of these incredible film…

This week I return to the Wyoming International Film Festival. WYOIFF has easily become one of my top festival picks and I encourage filmmakers and filmgoers to check it out. The festival takes place July 9-14, 2024 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. If you find yourself anywhere near eastern Wyoming this week, find the time to see some of these incredible film…

This week I return to the Wyoming International Film Festival. WYOIFF has easily become one of my top festival picks and I encourage filmmakers and film goers to check it out. The festival takes place July 9-14, 2024 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. If you find yourself anywhere near eastern Wyoming this week, find the time to see some of these incredible fil…

Episode 250 Spencer Fleury --- In this episode Kyler sits down with author Spencer Fleury to discuss his upcoming collection of short stories, I Blame Myself, But Also You, which releases on July 2. Spencer shares insights into his writing process, the challenges of crafting compelling characters in short stories, and the organic journey of assembl…

In this episode of Salt Lake Dirt, Kyler dives into the world of satirical horror with the producers of the short film Princeton's in the Mix, Antonio Ayala and Nagi Chami.Antonio and Nagi share their journey in bringing this darkly comedic project to life. They discuss their roles as producers, the intricate process of casting, and the importance …

In this episode of Salt Lake Dirt, Kyler sits down with the filmmaking duo BriGuel to discuss their powerful documentary short, How I Roll. This film, which will be screening at Dances with Films in Hollywood on Wednesday, June 25, at 4:45 PM, follows the inspiring journey of Robin Cohen, who has faced unthinkable hardships throughout her life. Rob…

In this episode, Kyler continues his coverage of Dances with Films 2024 by diving into the short film You Are Here. This intriguing short, directed by Mike Friberg and starring Lehi Falepapalangi, explores existential crises and the human condition in a uniquely humorous and thought-provoking way. Great chat! Thanks for listening. --- Logline: When…

In this episode of Salt Lake Dirt, Kyler sits down with filmmaker Danicah Waldo to discuss her narrative short film, Sally Get the Potatoes, which is set to premiere at Dances with Films 2024. Danica shares the heartfelt and humorous inspiration behind the film, reflecting on the moments of lost innocence and inter-generational relationships that s…

Episode 245 Guest: Brad Englert In this episode of Salt Lake Dirt, Kyler sits down with Brad Englert, author of the book Spheres of Influence: How to Create and Nurture Authentic Business Relationships. Brad shares his extensive experience in IT strategy and leadership, detailing his journey from teaching high school in Australia to managing multi-…

Jenn Harris - Episode 244: In this episode of Salt Lake Dirt, Kyler chats with the multi-talented filmmaker and actor, Jen Harris. Fresh off her hilarious performance in American Fiction, Jen dives into her latest project, a short film titled She's Clean, which premieres on June 5th on Vimeo. Jen, who wrote, directed, and stars in the film, discuss…

Tanna Frederick - Episode 243 On this episode of Salt Lake Dirt, Kyler sits down with the dynamic actor and filmmaker Tanna Frederick. Known for her versatility and dedication, Tana shares insights into her latest projects, including the dystopian science fiction film South of Hope Street, now streaming on Amazon Prime. Discover the challenges and …

Today on Salt Lake Dirt, I welcome back filmmaker Matthew Taggart. Matthew was on the show last summer when we were covering the Wyoming International Film Festival. His film The Counterfeit Kid brought in several awards at the festival and was one of my top picks that year. The Counterfeit Kid is now streaming on most platforms so make sure to che…

In this episode of Salt Lake Dirt, actor and filmmaker Michael Cavalieri (Ritornato; La Porta Dell'Inferno) takes us on a cinematic pilgrimage to Sicily, where he uncovers stories of strength and sacrifice. Michael's narrative weaves through the landscapes of his ancestry, culminating in a documentary and feature film that celebrate the human spiri…

Dive 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…

Today on the show I'm thrilled to welcome musician and actor Liv Rylan. I've become a fan of hers since I discovered her music a few months back. Check it out on Spotify. Thanks for listening! Kyler --- Episode Links: LivRylan.com IG: @livrylan

Dive into the world of film editing with Lucas Harger on the latest episode of Salt Lake Dirt. Discover the journey behind the scenes of two extraordinary sports documentaries Lions of Mesopotamia and Clemente, both set to premiere at South by Southwest. Join us as Lucas shares his unconventional path from making wakeboarding videos to cutting feat…

Today on Salt Lake Dirt I welcome Sal Velez Jr. (actor/executive producer) and Larry Krask (executive producer/actor/restaurateur). We talk about their latest film Switch Up which will premiere at SXSW this year. With anecdotes from their diverse careers, including stints at Second City and heart-stopping moments on the set of Black Summer, this ep…