Salt Lake Dirt

Salt Lake Dirt

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Salt Lake Dirt episodes

  • Jeff Seal - NEW YORK'S WORST LANDLORDS - Episode 27

    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!

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    "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 New York City Advocate’s Office annual Worst Landlord Watchlist, which catalogs the worst repeat landlord offenders in New York City’s cutthroat and unaffordable rental market. The filmmakers were inspired in part by the Unsheltered series of articles in the NY Times about vulnerable New Yorkers being forced out of their rent-stabilized apartments by unscrupulous landlords." (SOURCE: Shark Party Media - Press Release)

    50 min
  • Tyler Measom - MURDER AMONG THE MORMONS - Episode 26
    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 — and shake a global church to its  core — in this extraordinary true crime story." (Netflix)
    47 min
  • Christina Diamantara - WITCHIN' - Episode 25

    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! 

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    Christina Recommends:

    Seven Minutes of Soul

    Ballad for a Pierced Heart

    Kyler Recommends:

    My Rembetika Blues

    Alicia Robbins lighting tutorial (Grey's Anatomy)

    31 min
  • Howard Paar - TOP RANKIN' - Episode 24

    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 like it and I loved it for that. It combines so many things that I have a passion for (noir, ska & punk music, etc.) and does it well!

    When you read Top Rankin' make sure you play it's accompanying Spotify playlist. Fantastic music that follows the narrative of the book!

    Thanks for listening! Kyler Bingham @saltlakedirt

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    "Howard Paar is an award winning music supervisor who was born and raised in London before continuing his career in Los Angeles. He has won Guild Of Music Supervisors Awards in 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2020 respectively for Diary Of A Teenage Girl, 20th Century Women, Before I Fall and Native Son. He is a proud member of the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Class of 2017." (HowardPaar.com)

    49 min
  • Jessica Watkins - SPECIALish - Episode 23

    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 moving. I had a blast talking with Jessica and I look forward to seeing more from her in the future.

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    • Jessica Watkin's Website
    • SPECIALish Website
    • Instagram: @special_ish
    • Twitter: @ajessicawatkins
      • 20 min
    • Jonathan Ames - A MAN NAMED DOLL - Episode 20
      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!
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      Books Jonathan recommends:
      Give Me Your Hand by Megan Abbott
      What Happens at Night by Peter Cameron
      The Lew Archer Series by Ross MacDonald
      You can find poetry from Florence Ames (Jonathan's mother) here:
      Come With Me by Florence Ames (Also available on Amazon)
      Sit With Me by Florence Ames
      This week Kyler recommends:
      The Marvel Universe by Bruce Wagner (Public Domain & Book Soup)
      1 hr 1 min
    • Ross Riege (Rutherford Falls) - Episode 22
      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!
      26 min
    • Jayson Crothers - DP for CRUEL SUMMER - Episode 21

      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!

      52 min

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