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Vanessa Matic - AMERICAN DREAMS IN HAVOC HEAVEN - Episode 397
Jun 24, 2026
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Mark Malkoff - LOVE JOHNNY CARSON - Episode 396
Jun 22, 2026
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Catherine Hardwicke - STREET SMART - Episode 395
Jun 19, 2026
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Isiah Hilt - STREET SMART - Episode 394
Jun 19, 2026
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Michael McKinley & Nancy Merritt Bell - Episode 393
Jun 18, 2026
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| 6/24/26 | ![]() Vanessa Matic - AMERICAN DREAMS IN HAVOC HEAVEN - Episode 397 | Vanessa Matic recently joined the podcast to discuss her new poetry collection, American Dreams in Havoc Heaven. Published by Hat and Beard Press, the book strips away the glossy cliches of the traditional American dream, trading white picket fences for an open, gritty landscape of youth, intimacy, and structural decay. Matic, who is also the founder of the grassroots Agape Lodge Poetry Society in Los Angeles, shared how her roots in independent cinema, cut-up literary traditions, and a naturally surreal life path heavily shape the sharp visual textures of her writing. The episode goes into her artistic journey, featuring a live reading of her poem "Dreamonic." Matic balances the violent, heavy realities of the world with a fierce dedication to preserving spaces of human connection and vulnerability for fellow creators.Thanks for listening!Kyler---Episode Links:Purchase American Dreams in Havoc HeavenAgape Lodge Poetry Society on Instagram | — | ||||||
| 6/22/26 | ![]() Mark Malkoff - LOVE JOHNNY CARSON - Episode 396 | On today's show I welcome Mark Malkoff to discuss the behind-the-scenes reality of hosting The Tonight Show. In Love Johnny Carson, Mark's research reveals a grueling early format where Johnny Carson performed two separate monologues across an hour-and-45-minute runtime. While the media frequently labeled Carson cold, our conversation highlights a shy, private man who still maintained a down-to-earth Midwestern sensibility—driving himself without security, signing his own fan mail, and masking immense personal tragedies from his audience. As a massive fan of Dick Cavett, I especially enjoyed discussing Cavett's time writing for Carson and how his conversational style pioneered the modern interview format. Great book, great chat!Thanks for listening.Kyler---Episode Links:Purchase Love Johnny CarsonMark's WebsiteThe Carson Podcast | — | ||||||
| 6/19/26 | ![]() Catherine Hardwicke - STREET SMART - Episode 395 | I had the chance to speak with director and co-writer Catherine Hardwicke about her new film, Street Smart, which she penned alongside Nic Sheff (author of Tweak, the basis for the film Beautiful Boy). The film serves as an "Oliver Twist" style look at young creatives supporting each other through hard times in Venice Beach. Catherine shared the fascinating story of casting newcomer Isiah Hilt as Drex, a role they had written that mirrored Isiah's actual life as a Venice local. The production embraced a stark realism by shooting on the winter boardwalk, navigating the real-world grit of the location.Our conversation also highlighted the film’s unique cast, which features a blend of fresh faces and recognizable names like Paris Jackson, Skeet Ulrich, and Sally Struthers—who won Catherine over with a hilariously enthusiastic costume audition. With a strong musical pulse that includes original tracks from both Tyson Ritter of the All American Rejects and Isiah himself, Street Smart brought its vibrant energy straight to a sold-out premiere at the Bentonville Film Festival. It was wonderful discussing Catherine’s enduring passion for authentic storytelling, and you can keep up with the project's journey by following their Instagram at @streetsmart.movie. Thanks for listening!Kyler---Episode Links:IG: @streetsmart.movieStreet Smart trailer | — | ||||||
| 6/19/26 | ![]() Isiah Hilt - STREET SMART - Episode 394 | I had the chance to sit down with professional skateboarder and actor Isiah Hilt to discuss his starring role in director Catherine Hardwicke's new film, Street Smart, following its premiere at the Bentonville Film Festival. Isiah plays Drex, a character that heavily draws from his own life story of growing up on his own around Venice Beach. He stepped into the role naturally, relying on his years of experience as a street performer to connect with the cast and handle the transition to the screen without letting the cameras phase him.Beyond acting, Isiah spends much of his time teaching local kids to skate, a passion we talked about during the episode. He shared his perspective on how the constant falling in skateboarding teaches kids not to have a healthy view of fear, a mindset that has shaped his own life. We also discussed his music, specifically "BETTER DAYS?"—a track from his EP LET ME VENT that plays over the film's closing credits and reflects his journey through tough times. It was great catching up with him just as the movie rolls out to audiences.Thanks for listening!Kyler---Episode Links:IG: @isiahhiltStreet Smart IG: @streetsmart.movieIsiah Hilt on SpotifySLD Interview with Catherine Hardwicke | — | ||||||
| 6/18/26 | ![]() Michael McKinley & Nancy Merritt Bell - Episode 393 | In the latest episode of Salt Lake Dirt, Kyler welcomes back author Michael McKinley alongside his co-author and writing partner, Nancy Merritt Bell, to celebrate their novel The Glamour of Evil winning the prestigious Indie Gold Grand Prize. This thrilling Vatican espionage novel follows Maddie Lynch, a New York TV producer who unexpectedly gets drafted into a high-stakes world of global raw intelligence, missing Vatican millions, and historical secrets dating back to World War II. The duo dives into the fascinating inspiration behind the book—sparked by a quote from Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal about the Vatican having the best spy agency in the world—and shares details about the book's anticipated upcoming paperback, ebook, and audiobook release. Beyond the secrets of the Vatican, Michael and Nancy open up about their unique, tag-team collaborative process. They share how Nancy’s dyslexia and background in dramaturgy act as a storytelling superpower, helping her visualize the "shapes" of a narrative to inject action, depth, and pacing into Michael's dialogue and prose. The couple also discusses an incredible new venture through their publishing company, BookGo: a brand-new, intensive annual writing workshop hosted at the University of Oxford, designed to give aspiring writers masterclasses and one-on-one mentorship in one of the world's most historic literary cities.Thanks for listening!---Episode Links:Purchase The Glamour of EvilBookGo.pubThe Oxford Writers Workshop - Aug. 14-20th, 2026 | — | ||||||
| 6/17/26 | ![]() Dmitry Samarov - Episode 392 | We are back with another episode of Salt Lake Dirt, featuring recurring guest artist and author Dmitry Samarov. In this conversation, we focus on independent publishing and the process of bringing public domain literature back to print. Dmitry shares the details of his recent artistic endeavors, including his illustrations for the new edition of Sherwood Anderson's Winesburg, Ohio and his upcoming release of William Faulkner's The Sound and the Fury. Our conversation also covers the changing landscape of indie publishing, the clarity that comes with stepping away from social media, and the unexpected revival of cassette tape culture. Plus, Dmitry introduces Krystle Ratticus new pulp-style memoir, Ornery Cuss. Head over to DmitrySamarov.com to read his weekly newsletter, view his artwork, and pre-order his latest books.Thanks for listening!Kyler---Episode Links:DmitrySamarov.comBooks from Maudlin HouseMoby Dick cassette tapePurchase Ornery Cuss | — | ||||||
| 6/15/26 | ![]() Ryan Dougall - IT'S GETTING LATE WITH OWEN REED - Episode 391 | Filmmaker Ryan Dougall Talks Late-Night Comedy PilotIn our latest episode, I sat down with filmmaker Ryan Dougall to discuss his 44-minute comedy pilot, It's Getting Late with Owen Reed, screening at Dances With Films on June 27th. Described as "The Office meets The Larry Sanders Show" for the streaming era, this independent workplace comedy follows a dysfunctional crew behind a low-budget talk show. Driven by a fantastic ensemble cast the project pulls directly from Ryan's years in unscripted television to deliver big laughs and wonderfully eccentric, authentic characters.Check out the full interview to hear about Ryan's childhood bootleg VHS inspiration, and grab tickets to catch the screening at the TCL Chinese Theatre.Thanks for listening!Kyler---Episode Links:IG: @itsgettinglateofficialTikTok: @itsgettinglate.officialDWF Screening: Series Block 8 - Saturday June 27, 1:45pm | — | ||||||
| 6/12/26 | ![]() William Loving - FELLS POINT - Episode 390✨ | novelBaltimore+3 | William Loving | Vroman's PasadenaFells Point | Baltimore | Fells PointWilliam Loving+5 | — | 39m 54s | |
| 6/11/26 | ![]() Darek Isaacs - The Legendary Adventures of Doc Copper - Episode 389✨ | dirt bike racingadventure novels+3 | Darek Isaacs | Skyhorse PublishingThe Legendary Adventures of Doc Copper and the Mad Dash of Fire Face | OhioMexico+1 | Darek IsaacsDoc Copper+3 | — | 34m 49s | |
| 6/10/26 | ![]() Richard Ploetz - SOUTH - Episode 388✨ | playwrightnovel+3 | Richard Ploetz | Arcade PublishingSouth | East Village | Richard PloetzSouth+5 | — | 33m 10s | |
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| 6/8/26 | ![]() Understanding Desi Arnaz: Kate Luckinbill on Re-Releasing 'A Book' - Episode 387✨ | Desi ArnazLucille Ball+4 | Kate Luckinbill | Desilu, TooA Book+1 | — | Desi ArnazKate Luckinbill+5 | — | 45m 37s | |
| 6/5/26 | ![]() Jeff Bell - Author & OCD Advocate - Episode 386✨ | OCDmental health+4 | Jeff Bell | jeffbellonline.comRewind, Replay, Repeat+1 | — | OCDJeff Bell+4 | — | 22m 29s | |
| 6/4/26 | ![]() Bella Beau - MASK OF FLOWERS - Episode 385✨ | musicsongwriting+4 | Bella Beau | The Picture of Dorian GrayMask of Flowers | — | Bella BeauMask of Flowers+5 | — | 15m 00s | |
| 6/3/26 | ![]() Victoria Hetherington - THE FRIEND MACHINE - Episode 384✨ | AI companionshiploneliness+3 | Victoria Hetherington | CBCThe Friend Machine: On the Trail of AI Companionship+1 | — | AIcompanionship+3 | — | 53m 47s | |
| 6/1/26 | ![]() Sophie Power - WHATEVER A SUN WILL ALWAYS SING - Episode 383✨ | documentaryfemale experiences+3 | Sophie Power | Motto PicturesSundance+2 | — | documentaryCannes Film Festival+3 | — | 21m 32s | |
| 5/29/26 | ![]() Working Girls Press - I HATE MY JOB - Episode 382✨ | sex worklabor+4 | Molly SimmonsEmily Marie Passos Duffy+1 | Working Girls PressSALT LAKE DIRT+2 | — | sex workI Hate My Job+6 | — | 42m 13s | |
| 5/26/26 | ![]() Perrin Pring - CASH AND GRAVITY - Episode 381✨ | novel writingcorporate dystopia+4 | Perrin Pring | Diversion BooksCash and Gravity | NevadaGreen River | Perrin PringCash and Gravity+6 | — | 37m 31s | |
| 5/22/26 | ![]() K.S. Haddock - IMAGINE MY SURPRISE! - Episode 380 | What happens when a mid-level drug dealer gets killed, instantly wakes up inside the body of a newborn baby with his adult consciousness completely intact, and decides to spend his childhood plotting revenge? That is the bizarre, hilarious, and strangely heartwarming premise behind Imagine My Surprise!, the latest novel by K.S. Haddock. Originally conceived all the way back in 2008 as a piece of auto-fiction—where he used his own name and those of his real-life friends—the manuscript sat on a shelf for nearly a decade after he hit a wall with the ending. It wasn't until a push from his current editor that Haddock stripped out the self-insert elements, locked down the structural arc, and finally brought the novel to the finish line. We talked a lot about the inherent comedy of the book's premise, particularly the scenes where the main character, Keenan, treats his daycare like a halfway house and slips out for middle-of-the-night tactical walks while he is still less than two feet tall. To make his revenge plot work before he's even old enough to get a driver's license, Keenan has to recruit an ally: an eccentric man named Stoli who hangs out behind a neighborhood 7-Eleven. It’s an odd-couple dynamic born out of Haddock's own college years working shifts at a 7-Eleven.Beyond the page, Haddock utilized his background as a digital artist and art director to completely design the book's striking cover and interior layout himself. He also shared the fascinating process behind creating the audiobook, which he recorded over seven months out of a DIY tent setup in his garage alongside close friends and actors. We also touched on his personal background growing up in a musical family with Alabama roots, his early success getting published at twenty-five, and his current advocacy project, "Real Men Read," which aims to get more young men interested in reading for pleasure. Imagine My Surprise! is out now on Heresy Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, and is an incredibly satisfying read that pulls off a wild concept with absolute confidence. Thanks for listening!Kyler---Show Notes & Links:Official Website: Find everything about his projects and order shirts supporting literacy at kshaddock.com. Support Indie Books: K.S. Haddock is a big proponent of privately run independent bookshops. If you can, head down to your local brick-and-mortar store to pick up or request a physical copy! You can also order from independent stores on Bookshop.org.Audiobook: Check out the stylized narration by Chris Zegri and Lang Zerner on Audible.YouTube Channel for Imagine My Surprise! | — | ||||||
| 5/19/26 | ![]() Jamie Rose - FACING MADAME X: The Tools For Women - Episode 379 | On today’s episode of Salt Lake Dirt, I am thrilled to welcome author, coach, and actor Jamie Rose to discuss her new book, Facing Madame X: The Tools for Women. Mixing memoir with practical tools, Jamie explores how to address everyday emotional pressures, cultivate life force, and step into forward momentum. We discuss the profound beauty of learning to embrace uncertainty and some of the practical exercises she uses to guide people forward. We talk about her original journal exercise called "Musing," which helps individuals figure out their next creative steps through action rather than overthinking. Jamie also opens up about her journey navigating a shifting relationship with her late mother, the realities of modern validation culture, and what it looks like to find compassion by understanding our family members' "Shadow Selves". You can pick up Facing Madame X: The Tools for Women wherever you find books, and follow Jamie on Instagram @jamierosehere. To explore her monthly coaching groups, seminars, and more of her work, be sure to visit Jamie Rose Coaching. Thanks for listening!Kyler---Episode Links:PURCHASE Facing Madame XJamieRoseCoaching.comIG: @jamierosehereSalt Lake Dirt | — | ||||||
| 5/15/26 | ![]() Lauren C. Johnson - THE WEST FACADE - Episode 378 | On this episode of Salt Lake Dirt, I had a great time chatting with Lauren C. Johnson about her novel, The West Façade.The story is set in 1348 Paris and follows the statues of Notre Dame. In the novel, they actually get one night of life every new moon, but they aren't supposed to interact with the human world at all. Things get complicated when the main character, Sainte Geneviève, tastes a piece of fruit left by a mourner. That one moment of human sensation basically changes everything for her, and she has to decide if she wants to stay a silent observer or actually try to live a human life.It was interesting hearing about where the idea started. Lauren was visiting Paris as a student over twenty years ago and found herself really drawn to how intense and "unforgiving" the statues looked. That feeling stuck with her for two decades before it finally turned into this book.We also got into some random, fun territory, like vintage My LIttle Pony toys, rescue doves, and how Bubo the mechanical owl from Clash of the Titans was a huge influence on her. Great chat, great book! Thanks for listening.Kyler | — | ||||||
| 5/12/26 | ![]() Michelle Bossy - Episode 377 | In this latest episode of Salt Lake Dirt, I was so happy to welcome filmmaker Michelle Bossy back to the show. Michelle is someone who stays incredibly busy—she’s actually directed 20+ short films and two features at this point—so it’s always a treat to catch up with her and see what she’s been working on. This time around, we took a deep dive into two of her latest short films, "We Regret to Inform You" and "Exception(al)," both of which have been making some serious noise on the festival circuit. We started things off talking about "We Regret to Inform You," which was written by and stars Michelle’s long-time friend, Zina Wilde. It’s a 13-minute film that manages to be both funny and deeply moving, using a bit of magical realism to explore the universal pain of a bad breakup. Xena’s script likens heartbreak to a terminal heart condition, where a bumbling health insurance operator, played wonderfully by Kai Lennox, calls to tell her it’s her last day of life. It’s a beautiful, textured piece of storytelling that really packs an emotional punch in a short amount of time. Then we went on to talk about "Exception(al)," which was written by and stars another massive talent, Molly Powers. This one was filmed right on the campus of Brooklyn College during the summer. Molly drew from her own personal experiences in film school to dramatize the feeling of being an outsider, often as the only woman or Asian American person in the room. It explores complex themes of representation and microaggressions in academia without ever feeling pitying. Michelle even shared a great behind-the-scenes story about having to scale a campus fence after the crew got locked in on the final day of shooting! Beyond the films, Michelle also gave us a look at her extensive work in theater. She’s currently involved with a play about Bill Cosby written by Janine Nabers that’s heading to Los Angeles this fall, and she’s been touring the world with a production called "A Poem and a Mistake." If you want to keep up with what she’s doing, you can find her on Instagram at @michellebossydirects or check out her feature film "Nobody’s Home" on Apple. | — | ||||||
| 5/8/26 | ![]() Jennifer Ostopovich - Episode 376✨ | writingliterary community+4 | Jennifer Ostopovich | HobartGuts+1 | — | Jennifer Ostopovichpandemic writer+5 | — | 32m 32s | |
| 5/5/26 | ![]() Pain & Yearning with Leah Lawson - SLD MIXTAPE Episode 375✨ | musicpain+4 | Leah Lawson | In My RoomIn Violet+6 | — | musicpain+5 | — | 3m 56s | |
| 4/30/26 | ![]() Heartbreak with Liv Rylan - SLD MIXTAPE Episode 374✨ | heartbreakmusic+3 | Liv Rylan | KPCRSpotify+6 | — | heartbreakmusic+5 | — | 4m 39s | |
| 4/28/26 | ![]() Ross Barkan - COLOSSUS - Episode 373✨ | novelcharacter analysis+3 | Ross Barkan | Metropolitan ReviewColossus | Michigan | Ross BarkanColossus+5 | — | 43m 11s | |
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