Salt and Flickers

Salt and Flickers

Salt and Flickers is a podcast about the intersection of movement, creativity, and mindset. Hosted by Silver Lake Track Club founder Howie Goldklang, each episode uncovers how running and movement fuel inspiration, shape our mental landscapes, and connect us to something greater than ourselves. Featuring deep conversations with athletes, artists, and thought leaders, the show explores the emotional and creative power of endurance -- on the road, the stage, and beyond. More than just a running podcast, Salt and Flickers is about the rhythm of life, the courage to start, and the stories that push us forward. Produced by Kyle Smithers and Connor Simpson.

  1. Episode 21 - Emily Timmer

    12/19/2025

    Episode 21 - Emily Timmer

    Emily Timmer is a filmmaker, writer, coach, and endurance athlete whose creative life is deeply shaped by movement. Raised in Washington State and now based in Los Angeles, Emily has spent her life toggling between running and storytelling — using the same principles of patience, repetition, and presence to guide both. In this episode, Emily opens up about her journey through competitive running, her experience entering rehab for orthorexia, and how learning to run healthily reshaped her relationship to both her body and her work. She shares how writing a short novel during that time reignited her storytelling path, eventually leading her toward filmmaking and an MFA in Directing. We talk about training for her upcoming 50K, finishing the ninth draft of a feature film centered around an ultramarathon, and how endurance sports continue to inform her creative process. Emily reflects on loss, grief, and the role of somatic connection in healing — including how losing her best friend to cancer has found its way into her current script. The conversation also explores run club culture, community building, the pressures of brand involvement, and why Emily believes the running boom may be in a fragile bubble. Along the way, she shares what it means to “rest in motion,” why she sees herself as a jazz filmmaker, and how movement helps her stay balanced, embodied, and creatively alive. This episode is an honest meditation on discipline without punishment, creativity without isolation, and the quiet power of listening to the body — on the page, on the road, and in life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    58 min
  2. Episode 20 - Phoebe Robinson

    12/05/2025

    Episode 20 - Phoebe Robinson

    Phoebe Robinson is best known as a comedian, writer, actor, producer, and cultural powerhouse — co-host of Two Dope Queens, interviewer of Michelle Obama, bestselling author, and founder of Tiny Reparations Books. But in 2023, after a breakup and on the edge of turning 40, Phoebe decided to try something that had never clicked before: running. What began as a simple 5K training plan has evolved into marathons, strength cycles, Hyrox races, and a full-blown love affair with movement. In this conversation, Phoebe talks about embracing the discomfort of being a beginner, why running mirrors stand-up comedy, and how honoring your commitments builds confidence far beyond the miles. We explore the mental freedom she finds on the treadmill, the joy of the final finishers in New York, and the discipline, humor, and heart it takes to keep moving when things get hard. This is a funny, honest, and encouraging look at what happens when you give yourself permission to grow — slowly, imperfectly, and entirely on your own terms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    57 min
  3. Episode 19 - Raziq Rauf

    10/22/2025

    Episode 19 - Raziq Rauf

    Raziq Rauf is the voice behind Running Sucks, a fast-growing newsletter and Instagram account that explores modern run culture with honesty, humor, and curiosity. A former music journalist, Raziq’s storytelling captures what running really feels like for most of us — messy, meditative, and profoundly human. In this episode, he and Howie dig into the parallels between writing, recovery, and running; how the “just do it” ethos still carries real weight; and why the best thing you can do for others is to take care of yourself first. From his days discovering Coldplay and Muse to posting his slow runs on Strava to help others feel seen, Raziq reminds us that running doesn’t have to be about winning — it’s about showing up, staying curious, and keeping the door open for everyone else to join. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1 hr
  4. Episode 18 - Matt Wisner

    10/03/2025

    Episode 18 - Matt Wisner

    Matt Wisner has lived the full arc of the sport — from the high-stakes oval of NCAA and professional track to the freer, wider world of creative expression and longer distances. A former Duke and University of Oregon runner turned Oregon Track Club pro, Matt has since pivoted into storytelling, producing Alexi Pappas’s Mentor Buffet podcast and writing about the culture and meaning of running with rare honesty. Now based in Los Angeles, Matt is exploring the shift from chasing PRs to chasing perspective: why track once felt like running against time itself, how ultras and longer distances open up an entirely new way of experiencing the sport, and what happens when you stop holding on so tightly to metrics. We also talk about writing, coaching, and why running — at its best — is about lightness, freedom, and finding lessons that echo far beyond the course. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 3m
  5. Episode 17 - Chris Winterbauer

    09/19/2025

    Episode 17 - Chris Winterbauer

    Filmmaker and podcaster Chris Winterbauer has spent his life chasing structure, discipline, and flow — first through competitive tennis, then corporate finance, and eventually through the uncharted waters of film school at USC. Along the way, running became both a release and a teacher: a way to process, to reset, and to understand that progress comes not from racing every mile but from learning to love the process. In this episode, Chris talks about his journey from the Pacific Northwest to Los Angeles, the parallels between marathon training and screenwriting, and how running helps him break down scripts, solve creative problems, and protect his focus. We explore how athletic family roots instilled an obsession with training, the challenges of dramatizing sports on screen, and the lessons of patience, consistency, and resilience that running keeps teaching him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    58 min
  6. Episode 16 - John Freeman

    09/03/2025

    Episode 16 - John Freeman

    John Freeman’s story is one of movement in every sense of the word. Born in Australia and drawn to landscapes that shaped his identity, John’s journey took him through bike racing in New York, years of undocumented life in the U.S., and the hard-earned clarity of sobriety. Along the way, running became more than a sport, it became a practice of presence, self-love, and spiritual grounding. In this conversation, John opens up about navigating recovery, the empowering edge of unsanctioned races, and the ways running and farming reconnect him with both family and land. We talk about the rebellious spirit of high school teams, the meditative calm of start lines, and how creating a DIY running zine is helping him reclaim his artistic voice. This is an honest, layered look at resilience, creativity, and the power of putting one foot in front of the other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1 hr
  7. Episode 13 - Charlie Dark

    09/02/2025

    Episode 13 - Charlie Dark

    Charlie Dark has spent his life creating space. From the dance floors of London to the streets of Hackney, he’s always been in tune with rhythm — first through music, and now through miles. As the founder of Run Dem Crew, Charlie helped spark a global movement of running collectives rooted in creativity, inclusivity, and personal growth. In this episode, Howie joins Charlie in London to reflect on the culture of running, the power of ritual, and the deep responsibility of leadership. He shares his beginnings as a DJ, why he sees running as a form of meditation, and how he’s working to protect the joy and accessibility of the sport. Whether you’re chasing a finish line or just trying to stay grounded in an overstimulated world, Charlie offers a grounded, generous perspective on what it means to move with purpose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 10m
  8. Episode 12 - OFFFIELD

    09/02/2025

    Episode 12 - OFFFIELD

    What if the runner’s high wasn’t a myth — and what if it could be bottled? In this episode, Howie sits down with Tony Fur and Todd Hunter, co-founders of OFFFIELD, a company that’s reshaping how we think about cannabis, creativity, and movement. After nearly two decades building brands and navigating the high-pressure world of sports marketing, they found themselves burned out, banged up, and disconnected from their own well-being. What followed was something unexpected: a pivot toward exercise, a deeper curiosity about the science of movement, and a bold new business blending cannabinoids with performance. We get into the early failures, the cultural taboos, the science behind the "exercise high," and how OFFFIELD’s mission is less about weed — and more about getting people to move their bodies, feel better, and reconnect with joy. This one’s about the body, the brain, and the boldness it takes to start again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 4m
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Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
14 Ratings

About

Salt and Flickers is a podcast about the intersection of movement, creativity, and mindset. Hosted by Silver Lake Track Club founder Howie Goldklang, each episode uncovers how running and movement fuel inspiration, shape our mental landscapes, and connect us to something greater than ourselves. Featuring deep conversations with athletes, artists, and thought leaders, the show explores the emotional and creative power of endurance -- on the road, the stage, and beyond. More than just a running podcast, Salt and Flickers is about the rhythm of life, the courage to start, and the stories that push us forward. Produced by Kyle Smithers and Connor Simpson.

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