Salt Lake Dirt

Kyler Bingham
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  1. 21h ago

    Jeremy Max - BLEEDER - HollyShorts FF - Episode 415

    Episode 415: Today Kyler speaks with filmmaker Jeremy Max about his upcoming short film Bleeder, screening at the HollyShorts Film Festival at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on August 20th. Jeremy discusses the genesis of the project—how a period of personal disconnect and grief transformed into a story about a former boxer who takes on a job getting beaten up to cope with repressed trauma. He shares what it was like working with former professional boxer turned actor John Duddy, as well as the choice and technical challenges of shooting the film on 16mm to achieve a gritty, textured visual style. Thanks for listening! --- Episode Links: JeremyMax.coPurchase Tickets: Thursday, August 20, 2026 10:00 PM PDT TCL Chinese 6 Theater

  2. 22h ago

    John Fraser - CHOIR GIRL - Episode 414

    John Fraser: Grayscale Morality, Darkroom Nostalgia, and 'Choir Girl' On today's episode of Salt Lake Dirt, Kyler chats with Australian writer and director John Fraser about his feature film, Choir Girl. John shares the long road to bringing the project to life, tracing its origin from an Australian song lyric to a gritty, black-and-white noir set in the world of analog photography. The two discuss the tactile nostalgia of darkrooms, navigating rejection in independent filmmaking, and exploring urban decay through morally complex characters. John also breaks down the influences behind the film, comparing its atmospheric tone and themes to classics like Taxi Driver and Joker. Great film, great chat. Thanks for listening! --- Episode Links: FB: @ChoirGirlMovieFilm TrailerStream on TubiWatch on Apple TV

  3. 3d ago

    E. Davis Enloe - INTO THE NIGHT WOODS - Episode 413

    Exploring Appalachia and Craft with E. Davis Enloe Today on Salt Lake Dirt, Kyler chats with E. Davis Enloe about his novel, Into the Night Woods. Set in 1961 western North Carolina, the story follows 12-year-olds Boyd and Roger as they venture into the forest toward a hidden cave. Drawing from his own childhood in Rutherford County, Enloe captures a rural past while grounding the plot in real danger: Boyd must navigate his friend's home life to protect Roger from an abusive father. The conversation also highlights Enloe’s background in poetry and short fiction. Studying under mentors like Lee K. Abbott taught him to focus on tight prose, strong verbs, and steady revision. Rather than using rigid outlines, Enloe relies on discovery writing and honest feedback to build tension. Readers can grab a copy of Into the Night Woods through major retailers or visit edavisenloe.com. Episode Links: EDavisEnloe.comPurchase Into the Night Woods

  4. 5d ago

    Sydney Mulvaney - Episode 412

    Today on Salt Lake Dirt, Kyler sits down with Michigan-based tattoo artist and TikTok creator Sydney Mulvaney. Her TikTok (@sydneytattoos) and personal painting projects have built a dedicated following. In the interview, she opens up about landing her first apprenticeship at 17, navigating a chaotic and male-dominated shop culture in the early days, and the grit it took to build her career. Sydney also talks about the day-to-day realities of the job, like acting as an accidental therapist for clients in vulnerable moments. She contrasts the strict, highly planned nature of tattooing with the total creative freedom of her personal painting, where she can just experiment and pivot when a piece isn't turning out as expected. From behind-the-scenes stories about developing her online persona to her strong stance against using AI in her designs, Sydney keeps it entirely real about her path as a modern creator. Thanks for listening! --- Episode Links: Art by Sydney MulvaneyTikTok: @sydneytattoos--- Visit Salt Lake Dirt for more Interviews

  5. Jul 27

    Alexa Morris - THE COURTYARD - Episode 411

    I sat down with author Alexa Morris to discuss her book, The Courtyard, which chronicles how her father-in-law, Ben, survived Nazi-occupied Paris as a young boy. For over two years, Ben and his family hid inside a courtyard warehouse, entirely protected and kept alive by their working-class neighbors and local shopkeepers. Alexa spent a decade collaborating with Ben to capture this history, creating a narrative focused on community duty and what it truly means to look out for the people around you. In our interview, Alexa shared behind-the-scenes moments from their writing journey, including a 2016 trip back to Paris where current residents welcomed Ben back into his childhood hideaway. She also discussed the experience of talking with teenage readers at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and her current mission to locate descendants of the neighbors who risked everything to save Ben's family. Incredible book! Thanks for listening. Kyler --- Episode Links: Purchase The CourtyardFor more information, visit AlexaMorris.com

  6. Jul 24

    Pauline Steinhorn - DREAMING OF THE RIVER - Episode 410

    I sat down with author Pauline Steinhorn to talk about her book, Dreaming of the River, which draws from the 1945 journals her mother and grandmother kept immediately following their liberation from a displaced persons camp. Pauline spent years sorting through boxes of family papers to piece together this history, which shows how her Polish family used music, quick wit, and incredible survival instincts to endure slave labor and munitions factories. We discussed her grandmother’s immense bravery—including smuggling medicine into a camp to save sick inmates—and how Pauline has taken on her late mother's legacy as a Holocaust educator to teach students about being upstanders. She also shared how she turned to painting as a healing outlet while processing these heavy family accounts. Amazing conversation and book! Check it out. Kyler --- Episode Links: Purchase Dreaming of the RiverDC locals can find the book at Politics and ProsePaulineSteinhorn.net

  7. Jul 22

    Jonathan Hammel - THE JEWISH HOSPITAL - Episode 409

    Today I welcome author and physician Jonathan Hammel to discuss his powerful historical novel, The Jewish Hospital. Inspired by his grandmother—a wartime nurse who survived deportation and later founded the Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine—Hammel spent a decade researching the incredible history of Berlin’s Jewish Hospital. Operating under direct Gestapo supervision, the institution remained open throughout World War II, creating a deeply complex environment where Jewish medical staff treated patients under constant threat. Hammel beautifully blends rigorous research with narrative prose, relying on his own medical background to write about this claustrophobic reality with absolute authority. Our conversation also went into the profound ethical concept of "dual loyalty" in medicine and the immense emotional toll carried by healthcare workers. Because of these deep themes, the novel is quickly becoming a vital educational tool, earning spots on bioethics and medical school curricula at universities like Case Western and UPenn. Beyond his writing, Jonathan Hammel is a talented jazz pianist who released the solo album Shadowboxing for Comfort, and he previously hosted The Blood Flow Podcast. Great book, great chat! --- Episode Links: Purchase The Jewish Hospital Jonathan's WebsiteListen to Shadowboxing for comfort on Spotify

  8. Jul 20

    Scott Laudati - RAINBOW ROAD - Episode 408

    Author and poet Scott Laudati joins me to discuss his latest poetry collection, Rainbow Road. The book offers a raw, observant, and humorous look at the chaotic realities of touring the independent poetry circuit across the United States. Scott shared some of the wild experiences that inspired the work, from having a gun pulled on him by a fellow writer in Little Rock to sleeping on a sidewalk in Sioux Falls. Ultimately, the collection captures a sharp shift from the romanticized ideals of the Beat generation to a more grounded perspective on the toll of a transient, artistic lifestyle. The conversation also tracked Scott's unconventional path, which began with high school road tours as a merchandise manager during the early 2000s pop-punk boom. After studying journalism, he dedicated himself to independent literature, developing a disciplined late-night writing process that relies on a sharp ear for authentic dialogue and meticulous editing. He also noted a unique aesthetic choice in Rainbow Road: the complete omission of page numbers to keep readers entirely focused on the text. Scott is currently preparing for a series of independent readings across the Midwest this summer. Rainbow Road is available on Amazon, and readers can connect with him on social media at @ScottLaudati. --- Episode Links: Purchase Rainbow RoadFollow Scott on SubstackIG: @scottlaudatiLinktree

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Join host Kyler Bingham in conversation with authors, filmmakers, actors and musicians. saltlakedirt.com

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  • Creator
    Kyler Bingham
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    413
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kyler Bingham
  • Show Website
    Salt Lake Dirt

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