Salt Lake Dirt

Kyler Bingham
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Salt Lake Dirt Podcast

Join host Kyler Bingham in conversation with notable authors and filmmakers.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Alex Osman - SCANDALS - Episode 280

    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 poems in 2021 and eventually amassing nearly 80. We delve into his unique approach to art, where unfulfilled film scripts often become poems or short stories. A particularly fascinating story is how John Waters discovered Alex's work, leading to an unexpected and supportive friendship. We also touch on Alex's musical endeavors with his projects A Need to Be Shot and Thinner, both available on Bandcamp. Additionally, we explore his passion for photography, influenced by icons like William Eggleston and Diane Arbus, and his ongoing project to compile a full-length photo book. Thanks for listening! Kyler --- Episode Links: PURCHASE Scandals Instagram: @magkneesiumm Linktree: @alexosman --- SLD Podcast Info: www.saltlakedirt.com Radio Broadcast every Monday on KPCR 92.9 FM Los Gatos & 101.9FM Santa Cruz - 6PM - 8PM PST Listen on APPLE Podcasts Listen on SPOTIFY Instagram: @saltlakedirt

    35 min

  2. SEP 2

    Caleb Hearn - LEFT ON MCKINNEY - Episode 279

    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 making of the album, the personal stories and emotions behind the songs, and Caleb's journey from writing poems as a kid to becoming a viral sensation on platforms like TikTok and Spotify. Caleb shares his experiences of overcoming stage fright, the impact of his parents' divorce on his songwriting, and the exhilarating feeling of connecting with fans during live performances. We also touch on his upcoming marriage and the importance of preparing for a lifelong partnership. This episode is a heartfelt conversation filled with insights into the life of a rising star in the music industry. Stick around to the end where we play Little Bit Better (featuring ROSIE) from the new album. Thanks for listening! Kyler --- Episode Links: Caleb Hearn Music Listen on Spotify Instagram: @calebhearnmusic TikTok: @calebhearnmusic YouTube: @calebhearnmusic --- SLD Podcast: www.saltlakedirt.com Radio Broadcast every Monday on KPCR 92.9 FM Los Gatos & 101.9FM Santa Cruz - 6PM - 8PM PST Listen on APPLE Podcasts Listen on SPOTIFY Instagram: @saltlakedirt

    31 min

  3. AUG 18

    Laura Albert - HAROLD'S END by JT LeRoy - Episode 278

    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 pets that symbolize hope and love in the lives of its characters. Laura shares insights into her writing process and the emotional journey behind creating this incredible story. Great chat, great book! Thanks for listening. Kyler --- Episode Links: PURCHASE Harold's End LauraAlbert.org IG: @laura_albert Listen to our 2020 Interview with Laura --- SLD Podcast Info: www.saltlakedirt.com Radio Broadcast every Monday on KPCR 92.9 FM Los Gatos & 101.9FM Santa Cruz - 6PM - 8PM PST Listen on APPLE Podcasts Listen on SPOTIFY Instagram: @saltlakedirt

    1h 16m

  4. AUG 12

    Drew Danburry - ICARUS PHOENIX - Episode 277

    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 Things You Never Said, set to release on August 15. Drew shares insights into his music-making process, the band's recent tour in Japan, and the inspiration behind his creative endeavors. Great chat! Thanks for listening. Kyler --- Episode Links: PURCHASE the New Album Linktree - Drew Danburry Linktree - Icarus Phoenix 2023 Interview with Drew on SLD

    58 min

  5. AUG 12

    Meredith Yinger - SCARS UNSEEN - Episode 276

    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. They explore the genesis of the project, the challenges of finding subjects willing to share their stories, and the impact of the pandemic on domestic violence statistics. Meredith also shares insights on how friends and family can show support, emphasizing that leaving an abusive relationship is a process, not an event. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in resilience, hope, and the triumph of the human spirit. Thanks for listening! --- Synopsis: Scars Unseen is a 'triumph of the human spirit' documentary, following three inspiring women who have overcome domestic violence and are paying it forward.  Scars Unseen aims to illuminate the power of healing, de-stigmatize victimhood, and encourage open communication about the causes, treatment, and prevention of domestic abuse. (Source: ScarsUnseen.com) --- Episode Links: ScarsUnseen.com IG: @scarsunseen Film Trailer Screening - The Women's Film Festival - August 17 --- SLD Podcast Info: www.saltlakedirt.com Radio Broadcast every Monday on KPCR 92.9 FM Los Gatos & 101.9FM Santa Cruz - 6PM - 8PM PST Listen on APPLE Podcasts Listen on SPOTIFY Instagram: @saltlakedirt

    21 min

  6. AUG 5

    Calahan Skogman - BLUE GRAFFITI - Episode 275

    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 small-town life, the beauty of mundane moments, and the profound impact of literature on his writing style. This episode is a must-listen for book lovers and aspiring writers alike! --- Blue Graffiti Synopsis: Living in the home he inherited from his mother and abandoned by his father, painter and construction worker, Cash, has never known anything beyond the fields of Johnston, WI—never particularly wanted to, either. Why would he when his friends are there, his work is there, his history is there. He loves Johnston. But when an emerald-eyed stranger named Rose blows into town one summer evening in his favorite local bar, everything changes. It's love at first sight. For Cash, anyway. What follows is an intimate reflection on the love, faith, and tragedy that courses through the blood of America’s backbone. Cash and his closest friends find themselves vital threads in the fabric of their community, the memory of those forgotten, and partners in a new enterprise: adventure. A bluesey ode to the Beat generation for the modern era, Blue Graffiti is Wisconsin-raised writer Calahan Skogman's poetic debut imbued with an essential freedom, romance, and longing for a bygone era. (Unnamed Press) --- Episode Links: PURCHASE a signed copy of Blue Graffiti PURCHASE on Amazon Linktree: @calahan.skogman IG: @calahan.skogman --- SLD Podcast Info: www.saltlakedirt.com Radio Broadcast every Monday on KPCR 92.9 FM Los Gatos & 101.9FM Santa Cruz - 6PM - 8PM PST Listen on APPLE Podcasts Listen on SPOTIFY Instagram: @saltlakedirt

    43 min

  7. AUG 5

    Brendan Gillen - STATIC - Episode 274

    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, stealing is easy. When he's hungry, he strolls into a bodega and steals lunch. When rent's due, he steals records and flips them for cash. As a lonely kid growing up in Ohio's Rust Belt, stealing was the only way he could score the hip hop records and production equipment that fueled his musical dreams. Now he's in NYC fighting to keep his once-ascendant band alive and his life from falling apart. His bank account is flatlining. The love of his life has broken his heart. Bunky, his bandmate, is ditching him for Eloise, a soulful vagabond with an intoxicating voice. When financial trouble forces his parents from their lifelong home, Paul ramps up his stealing to save his family from collapse. And in a fever of creativity, he begins to steal from the voices in his life to make the music he's sure will save his soul. Set against the modern music industry, where a single social post can change your destiny, STATIC is alive to the weight of familial expectations, the pursuit of our deepest hopes and dreams, and the struggle to make meaningful connections in the anxiety of the digital age. (Vine Leaves Press) --- Episode Links: bgillen.com PURCHASE Static Static Spotify Playlist IG: @beegillen --- SLD Podcast Info: www.saltlakedirt.com Radio Broadcast every Monday on KPCR 92.9 FM Los Gatos & 101.9FM Santa Cruz - 6PM - 8PM PST Listen on APPLE Podcasts Listen on SPOTIFY Instagram: @saltlakedirt

    36 min

  8. JUL 29

    Bruce Wagner - THE MET GALA & TALES OF SAINTS AND SEEKERS - Episode 273

    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 several of his previous novels. I highly recommend them all. Links below for more information. It's always an honor to talk with with Bruce about his work. Thanks for listening. Kyler --- Episode Links: BruceWagner.la PURCHASE on Amazon SIGNED copies of The Met Gala & Tales of Saints and Seekers - available at Book Soup --- Purchase Reissues of... The Marvel Universe Dead Stars I'm Losing You A Guide for Murdered Children Force Majeure I'll Let You Go I Met Someone --- LISTEN to SLD's previous episodes with Bruce Wagner: Episode 53 - The Marvel Universe: Origin Stories Episode 84 - ROAR: American Master, The Oral Biography of Roger Orr --- SLD Podcast Info: www.saltlakedirt.com Radio Broadcast every Monday on KPCR 92.9 FM Los Gatos & 101.9FM Santa Cruz - 6PM - 8PM PST Listen on APPLE Podcasts Listen on SPOTIFY Instagram: @saltlakedirt

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Join host Kyler Bingham in conversation with notable authors and filmmakers.

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  • Creator
    Kyler Bingham
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    278
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Kyler Bingham
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    Salt Lake Dirt

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