Episode 313 Guest: Noël Stark Book: Love, Camera, Action --- This week on Salt Lake Dirt, I welcome author Noël Stark to discuss her debut novel, Love Camera Action. Set against the backdrop of the film and TV industry, this romance novel follows a female director who unexpectedly steps into a high-pressure role after a male director is fired due t…

A talk with Chicago/New York writer Ben Tanzer about his After Hours book and a lot more.By Dmitry Samarov

Episode 312 Guest: Lou Vairo & Michael McKinley Book: Lou Vairo: The Godfather of U.S. Hockey --- This week on Salt Lake Dirt, I sit down with Lou Vairo, a legendary figure in the world of hockey, and his co-author Michael McKinley to discuss their captivating autobiography, Lou Vairo: the Godfather of US Hockey. Lou shares his incredible journey f…

A talk between publisher Mallory Smart and designer Dmitry Samarov on the occasion of the release of a new illustrated edition of Herman Melville's classic by Maudlin House. The event took place at Tangible Books in Chicago on May 10th, 2025.By Dmitry Samarov

Episode 311 Guest: Rachel Suissa Film: Greek Mothers Never Die --- Today on the show I welcome filmmaker and actress Rachel Suissa. Her latest project Greek Mothers Never Die will be available on VOD May 9th. Hilarious and heartwarming, the film delves into the complex relationship between mother (Despina) and daughter (Ella). Make sure to pre-orde…

I read the title poem from a 1994 Denis Johnson collection.By Dmitry Samarov

After an unexpected break, Framed and Bound returns with a new episode focusing on writer-director Robert Towne's 2006 adaptation of John Fante's novel Ask the Dust! Joining host Tobias Carroll for this episode is Constance Squires, author of Low April Sun, available wherever books are sold. Discussed this episode: the ideal director to adapt John …

Episode 310 Guest: Skip Heller Album: Mojave After Dark (Skip Heller's Voodoo 5) --- This week on Salt Lake Dirt, Kyler welcomes back musician Skip Heller to discuss his latest album Mojave After Dark. Skip shares the inspiration behind his latest project, delving into the rich landscapes of the Mojave Desert and how they shape his sound. He reflec…

SALT LAKE DIRT with Kyler Bingham: Episode 309 Guest: RAINBLOWCURLIE Album: ANNUAL EP - Extended Edition --- This week on Salt Lake Dirt, Kyler reconnects with the talented musician RAINBOWCURLIE, diving deep into the emotional landscape of their new music ahead of its release on April 23rd. Rain shares the poignant stories behind their latest trac…

Salt Lake Dirt - Episode 308 Guest: Bobby Miller Novel: Situation Nowhere --- This week on Salt Lake Dirt, Kyler sits down with author and filmmaker Bobby Miller to discuss his debut novel, Situation Nowhere. This darkly comedic tale centers around a dangerously addictive energy drink that causes people to explode, while a CEO's cancellation sends …

Episode 307 Guest: Dmitry Samarov Books: Moby Dick, The Marvel Universe, Babbitt --- This week on Salt Lake Dirt, Kyler welcomes back the talented artist and author Dmitry Samarov to discuss his latest projects, including the visually stunning reissue of Moby Dick, The Marvel Universe by Bruce Wagner, and Babbitt by Sinclair Lewis. Dmitry shares in…

Episode 306 Guest: Blake Bailey Book: Canceled Lives --- This week Kyler welcomes acclaimed author Blake Bailey to discuss his new memoir Canceled Lives. Known for his masterful biographies, including the celebrated work on Philip Roth, shares his journey through the complexities of personal scandal and the intricate relationship he had with his fa…

A talk with writer Nathan Knapp. Read my review of Daybook and listen to me read its first few pages and, most importantly, buy yourself a copy!By Dmitry Samarov

Episode 305 Authors: William Cooper & Michael McKinley Book: A Quiet Life --- In this episode of Salt Lake Dirt, Kyler sits down with author William Cooper to delve into the gripping narrative of his novel A Quiet Life, co-authored with Michael McKinley. William, a cybersecurity attorney, shares insights into how his professional experiences shaped…

Episode 304 Guest: Meghan Lamb Book: Mirror Translation --- Join Kyler as he welcomes author Meghan Lamb to discuss her new book Mirror Translation. Meghan shares the intriguing backstory behind her journey into writing horror, stemming from her experiences living in Hungary during the pandemic. The conversation dives deep into the themes of aliena…

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992) is a psychological horror film directed by David Lynch, serving as a prequel to the TV series Twin Peaks. The movie explores the final days of Laura Palmer, the troubled high school student whose murder sets off the events of the show. The film is split into two parts. The first follows FBI agents investigating …

Episode 303 Guest: Christopher Zeischegg Book: The Magician --- In this episode of Salt Lake Dirt, Kyler welcomes author Christopher Zeischegg to discuss his novel The Magician, which has just been reissued in 2024. Christopher shares the intricate journey behind the book, revealing how it evolved from a multimedia project inspired by his past in t…

I read the first few pages of Nathan Knapp's Daybook. Read my review.By Dmitry Samarov

Episode 302 Guest: Kurt Baumeister Novel: Twilight of the Gods --- In this episode Kyler welcomes author Kurt Baumeister to discuss his upcoming book, Twilight of the Gods, set to release on March 11th. Kurt shares the inspiration behind the novel, which offers a fresh take on Norse mythology through the eyes of Loki, challenging traditional percep…

Episode 301 Guests: Yangzom Brauen & Katherine Leblond Film: Mola: A Tibetan Tale of Love and Loss Festival: South by Southwest Film Festival --- This week on Salt Lake Dirt, I’m thrilled to talk about the poignant documentary Mola: A Tibetan Tale of Love and Loss. Yangzom Brauen (filmmaker) and Katherine Leblond (producer) join me to share the hea…

Episode 300 Guest: Amy DeBellis Book: All Our Tomorrows --- This week on Salt Lake Dirt, I’m excited to welcome author Amy DeBellis to discuss her new novel All Our Tomorrows. Amy takes us on a journey through the lives of three distinct female characters, each grappling with their own struggles against the backdrop of a planet in crisis. We delve …

Episode 299 Guest: Erin Fogel TV/Film: Running Erins, Coco and Eddie --- This week on Salt Lake Dirt, I sit down with filmmaker actor Erin Fogel, the creative mind behind the hilarious pilot Running Erins and the delightful web series Coco and Eddie. Erin shares the inspiring backstory of Running Erins, revealing how a chaotic production experience…

Episode 298 Guest: Nick Beaulieu Film: My Omaha Festival: 2025 Slamdance Film Festival --- This week on Salt Lake Dirt I speak with documentary filmmaker Nick Beaulieu. His film My Omaha will be screening at the 2025 Slamdance Film Festival. Nick shares the intricate journey of crafting this documentary over eight years, exploring the stark contras…

Episode 297 Author: Shannon Waite Book: Raising Women --- This week on Salt Lake Dirt, we welcome author Shannon Waite to discuss her interactive novel Raising Women. Shannon shares the inspiration behind her unique storytelling approach that combines the classic choose-your-own-adventure format with literary fiction, allowing readers to navigate t…

In this episode of Framed & Bound, host Tobias Carroll and guest Lee Matthew Goldberg discuss the 1990 film Misery, an adaptation of Stephen King’s novel of the same name. It’s also the third King adaptation to be covered on this podcast. One of these days, we’ll get to Secret Window. Discussed in this episode: the greatness of Kathy Bates, Rob Rei…

Episode 296 Guest: Chelsea Christer Film: Out for Delivery Festival: 2025 Sundance Film Festival --- Join us on Salt Lake Dirt as we kick off our 2025 Sundance Film Festival coverage with the talented filmmaker Chelsea Christer. Chelsea returns to the podcast to discuss her latest short film, Out for Delivery, which is set to premiere at Sundance t…

In this episode, we revisit the iconic horror classic, Rosemary's Baby, directed by Roman Polanski and starring Mia Farrow. Last episode, we touched on this chilling tale alongside its prequel, Apartment 7A. But Rosemary's Baby deserved an episode all to itself. Join us as we explore the eerie Bramford building, where newlyweds Rosemary and Guy Woo…

The first Framed & Bound episode of 2025 is, appropriately enough, about one of the wintriest movies ever made. This time out, Tobias Carroll and guest Jesi Bender discussed the 1980 film The Shining, an adaptation of Stephen King’s novel of the same name. It may be the sole cinematic podcast in which you’ll hear both The Killing of a Sacred Deer a…

Rosemary’s Baby: A young wife comes to believe that her offspring is not of this world. Waifish Rosemary Woodhouse (Mia Farrow) and her struggling actor husband Guy (John Cassavetes) move to a New York City apartment building with an ominous reputation and odd neighbors Roman and Minnie Castavet (Sidney Blackmer, Ruth Gordon). When Rosemary becomes…

I was saddened to hear of the passing of Mike Rinder today. Mike was an activist and author who had an unmeasured level of dedication to his cause. In the few interactions I had with him, he was extremely kind and generous with his time. This week's episode is from when Mike joined me to talk about his memoir A Billion Years. I hope you enjoy it. W…

Episode 294 Guest: Emily Costa Book: Girl on Girl: Stories --- Today Emily Costa joins us on Salt Lake Dirt. We dive into her collection Girl on Girl: Stories, exploring the intricate dynamics of female relationships and the creative journey that led to this compelling work. Emily shares the evolution of her writing process, from her early days in …

FBI Agent Lee Harker is assigned to an unsolved serial killer case that takes an unexpected turn, revealing evidence of the occult. Harker discovers a personal connection to the killer and must stop him before he strikes again. Keep up with Caleb here: https://www.calebbethea.com/ To check out more information about That Horrorcast, take a look at …

A talk with writer Avner Landes about his forthcoming novel, The Delegation, and other matters. Preorder the new book and read my review of his first one.By Dmitry Samarov

Episode 293 Guest: Gabriella Lester Profession: Magician, Escape Artist, Stunt Performer --- Today I am thrilled to welcome the extraordinary magician and escape artist Gabriella Lester to the show. Join us as we delve into her early beginnings, where a passion for magic ignited at a young age, leading her to an incredible career that defies the co…

Episode 292 Guest: Charlene Elsby Book: Red Flags: Stories and Other Disturbances --- Join me as I welcome back the brilliant author Charlene Elsby to Salt Lake Dirt. Charlene returns to discuss her latest collection, Red Flags: Stories and Other Disturbances, released on October 30th by House of Vlad. We delve into the inspiration behind this comp…

The X film series consists of American horror films based on an original story written by Ti West. The series includes the original film X, its prequel Pearl, and its sequel MaXXXine. The overall plot of the movies centers on two characters, Maxine "Max" Minx and Pearl, both portrayed by Mia Goth. Keep up with all things cool about Steve here: ⁠htt…

Episode 291 Guest: RAINBOWCURLIE Single: Fever Dream --- I am thrilled to welcome the talented musician RAINBOWCURLIE to Salt Lake Dirt. Known for their poetic songwriting and captivating sound, RAINBOWCURLIE joins us to discuss their latest single Fever Dream released on December 6th.We delve into their creative journey, starting from their early …

Episode 290 Guest: Bastiaan Rook Film: Citroen --- Today I welcome back filmmaker Bastiaan Rook to the show. We dive into Bastiaan's latest film, Citroen, a captivating project translated as "Lemon" in English. The film flips the typical cult narrative on its head, offering a fresh perspective that challenges the norm. We explore the logistics of s…

Veronica (Winona Ryder) is part of the most popular clique at her high school, but she disapproves of the other girls' cruel behavior. When Veronica and her new boyfriend, J.D. (Christian Slater), confront clique leader Heather Chandler (Kim Walker) and accidentally poison her, they make it appear a suicide. Soon Veronica realizes that J.D. is inte…

Episode 289 Guest: Jeremiah M. Carter Production Company: Dear Austintown --- In this episode I welcome back filmmaker Jeremiah M. Carter to discuss his creative journey and the evolution of his production company, Dear Austintown. Jeremiah shares the inspiration behind his films and the unique approach of forming a loose collective of artists coll…

Episode 288 Guest: Liv Rylan Single: Statement Necklace --- Today I talk with the extraordinary musician Liv Rylan as she returns to Salt Lake Dirt to discuss her latest single Statement Necklace. Liv shares the creative journey behind the song, highlighting her collaboration with producer Rylie Day. We explore the evolution of her songwriting proc…

After a brief delay due to, well, current events, there’s a new episode of Framed & Bound. This time out, Drew Buxton joins Tobias Carroll to get very metafictional as they discuss 2022’s Adaptation, featuring two of Nicolas Cage’s best performances. Discussed: writing about wrestling, Brian Cox’s agelessness, Charlie Kaufman’s work as a director, …

Episode 287 Guest: Shoval Tshuva Film: Funky --- In this episode I am thrilled to welcome back the talented filmmaker Shoval Tshuva to discuss her film Funky, a poignant dramedy exploring the journey of a young woman reclaiming her power after trauma. Shoval shares the intricacies of directing herself in the lead role, revealing the unique challeng…

The Rev. Harry Powell (Robert Mitchum) is a religious fanatic and serial killer who targets women who use their sexuality to attract men. Serving time in prison for car theft, he meets condemned murderer Ben Harper (Peter Graves), who confesses to hiding $10,000 in stolen loot. Released from jail, Powell is obsessed with finding the money, and he t…