Salt Lake Dirt
Join host Kyler Bingham in conversation with notable authors and filmmakers.
Episodes
Today on the show I welcome back Bruce Wagner. Bruce is one of my all-time favorite authors and he is here to talk about his latest novel AMPUTATION.
"AMPUTATION is the first novel to be written about the inferno that obliterated two Los Angeles cities in January of 2025. Major characters are comedian Stephen Colbert; Karen Bass; a Timothée Chalamet stunt double; a fiercely pro-Palestinian heiress and her Zionist father; disgr...
On this episode of Salt Lake Dirt, Kyler sits down with author and musician Daniel Gard'ner to talk about his novel, Desert Songs. Daniel shares how decades in the music industry led him to write this rock and roll L.A. noir, built around the characters Cash and Slim. It's a candid conversation about the reality of band dynamics, friendship, and the pressures of success—a fascinating look at the intersection of music, writi...
This week on Salt Lake Dirt, we welcome back the talented Gary Lippman to discuss his latest book, I Wish, Therefore I Am. In this episode, Kyler and Gary discuss the creative process behind the book, exploring the significance of titles and the role of wishes in our lives. Gary shares his insights on how he arrived at the catchy title and the unique structure of the book, which he affectionately refers to as his "kitchen sink...
This week on Salt Lake Dirt, we have the pleasure of welcoming Tim Kirk, author of the new novel, All His Damned Mother's Sons. In this episode, Kyler and Tim delve into the fascinating world of alternate history, exploring a timeline where Elvis Presley meets an untimely death during his military service in Germany. This pivotal moment sends shockwaves through the lives of four characters, particularly Billy Clover, who finds ...
Salt Lake Dirt is wrapping up its coverage FilmQuest this week! FilmQuest is one of my favorite film festivals out there. Check it out!
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Episode 353
Film: The Waking Call
Guest: Riccardo Suriano
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On the Radio on 11/3/25
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This week on Salt Lake Dirt, we welcome back William Cooper to discuss his new novel, The Trial of Donald H. Rumsfeld. In this episode, Kyler and Will dive deep into the complex character of Rumsfeld, exploring the nuances of his personality and the historical context that shaped his decisions. Will shares how the events of September 11th sparked his interest in politics and led him to create a narrative that humanizes a figure oft...
Salt Lake Dirt is covering FilmQuest this week! FilmQuest is one of my favorite film festivals out there.
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Episode 351
Film: Stomach It
Guest: Peter Klausner
- IG: @stomachitfilm
- IG: @klausnerpeter
Logline: While struggling to emotionally detach from the deceased, a crime scene cleaner believes a monstrous presence is toying with him.
On the Radio on 11/17/25
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This week Kelly Cervantes joins me on Salt Lake Dirt. She is the author of the new memoir, The Luckiest: A Memoir of Love, Loss, Motherhood, and the Pursuit of Self. Kelly takes us on an emotional journey through her life, exploring the complexities of motherhood, the depths of grief, and the transformative power of love.
Kelly shares the inspiration behind her memoir, which is beautifully structured around the metaphor of nesting d...
Salt Lake Dirt has been covering FilmQuest the past couple of weeks. FilmQuest is one of my favorite film festivals out there. Enjoy these interviews!
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Episode 349
Film: The Vanity
Guest: Megan Rosati
SYNOPSIS: In the near future, a young couple makes their living as influencers for a new social media platform: THE VANITY. But when THE VANITY upgrades to AI, the horrific visions it shows forces them to decide wh...
Today I welcome author Cairo Smith to discuss his new book, Scenebux. In this thought-provoking narrative, we follow Ben, a 25-year-old grappling with a quarter-life crisis in San Francisco as he embarks on a whirlwind adventure through a tech-driven world filled with eccentric characters and existential dilemmas.
Cairo shares insights into his writing process, revealing how he meticulously crafted the plot and details that define B...
Salt Lake Dirt is covering FilmQuest this week! FilmQuest is one of my favorite film festivals out there.
Episode 347
Film: M.U.B. (Monster Under the Bed)
Guest: Serena Dykman
IG: @serena_dykman
SYNOPSIS: A one-night stand takes a surreal turn when a childhood Monster creeps from Under the Bed.
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On the Radio on 11/3/25:
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This week on Salt Lake Dirt, we dive into the mind of author John Vines as he discusses his debut novel, The World is Angry. A geologist by career, John reveals how his passion for storytelling has led him to create a gripping psychological thriller that intertwines the lives of three friends with a chilling serial killer.
Set against the backdrop of a haunting New Orleans, the story follows three protagonists as they confront their...
Salt Lake Dirt is covering FilmQuest this week! FilmQuest is one of my favorite film festivals out there.
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Episode 345
Film: Margaret the Brave
Guest: Danny Chandia
SYNOPSIS: A recently-divorced professor of mythology tries to inspire his teenage daughter with a fairy tale on the night she leaves home to live with her mother, but considering the state of the world- it will take more than fantasy to reach her.
Salt Lake Dirt is covering FilmQuest this week! FilmQuest is one of my favorite film festivals out there.
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Episode 344
Film: NIGHTFALL
Guest: Guy Hershler
SYNOPSIS: Haunted by guilt, a young man seeks forgiveness from a grieving mother – only to be sucked into a nightmarish night of chilling truths.
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Salt Lake Dirt is covering FilmQuest this week! FilmQuest is one of my favorite film festivals out there.
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Episode 343
Film: GRUNGE
Guest: Rene Rivas
SYNOPSIS: In 1992, the rising rock band “Le Slouch” is on the verge of stardom. With a scorching new single lighting up the airwaves, and their debut music video premiering on MTV’s “Headslammers Bash,” everything seems to be falling into pl...
Salt Lake Dirt is covering FilmQuest this week! FilmQuest is one of my favorite film festivals out there.
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Episode 342
Film: SELF-TAPE
Guests: Nick Samson & Josh Baker
SYNOPSIS: A struggling actor running a makeshift self-tape studio in his San Fernando Valley apartment grows increasingly disillusioned as a wide range of actors flow in and out, and lazy contemporaries continue to get opportu...
Salt Lake Dirt is covering FilmQuest this week! FilmQuest is one of my favorite film festivals out there.
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Episode 314
Film: PEEPING TODD
Guest: Chris Alan Evans, Josh Munds, Mabel Thomas
SYNOPSIS: When his peeping passions become compromised, Todd decides he’ll do whatever it takes to continue stalking his beloved Claire. An obsessive HOA fleet and a dense boyfriend are obstacles Todd must ...
Salt Lake Dirt is covering FilmQuest this week! FilmQuest is one of my favorite film festivals out there.
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Episode 340
Film: BLINDSIDED
Guest: Patrick Hogan
https://jhdanger.com/
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SYNOPSIS: A blind schoolteacher is thrust into a nightmarish game of survival when an alien spaceship crashes and unleashes a monstrous predator. This unique horror short film features an all low-vision cast and places the a...
Salt Lake Dirt is covering FilmQuest this week! FilmQuest is one of my favorite film festivals out there.
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Episode 339
Film: GRIMA
Guest:Richie Harrington
SYNOPSIS: When Jen’s guilt starts to catch up to her, she begins to experience grima, the sensation you get from nails on a chalkboard. She must choose to confront the past or be consumed by her guilt.
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On the Radio on 11/3/25
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This week we are covering FilmQuest in Provo, Utah!
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FILM: Slow
DIRECTOR: Rebecca Berrih
SYNOPSIS: A field recorder’s life shatters when she encounters a sinister force that manipulates time and must outwit it to escape a nightmare where every second feels endless.
GENRE: Horror, Sci-Fi
DIRECTOR’S BIO: Rebecca Berrih is a Paris-born, Los Angeles-based writer, director, and producer who began her career editing trailers for studio film...
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