Best Ben Tanzer Podcasts (2025)

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Ben Tanzer - AFTER HOURS - Episode 327 41:18

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This week on Salt Lake Dirt, I'm excited to welcome back author and podcaster Ben Tanzer to discuss his latest book, After Hours: Scorsese, Grief, and the Grammar of Cinema. In this deeply personal work, Ben explores the intersection of cinema and personal loss, reflecting on his father’s influence and their shared love for film. Ben shares insight…

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John F. Myslinski & Michael McKinley - SOMETHING WICKED - Episode 329 41:58

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This week on Salt Lake Dirt, I’m excited to welcome authors John F. Myslinksi & Michael McKinley to discuss their gripping new novel, Something Wicked. This thrilling tale delves into the complexities of faith, morality, and the inner workings of the Catholic Church, all while weaving a captivating narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their …

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Billy Wilder: Mythmaker 1:02:55

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Billy Wilder’s true story was colorful enough, but the born storyteller couldn’t help making things even more interesting. Join us as we kick off Season 2 by separating fact from fiction in the director’s early life and first filmmaking efforts. Next stop: Hollywood! We're upping our Patreon in a major way for Season 2, so be sure to join today! Pa…

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Kevin M. Kearney - FREELANCE - Episode 328 46:10

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This week on Salt Lake Dirt, I’m thrilled to welcome author Kevin M. Kearney to discuss his thought-provoking novel, Freelance. Set against the backdrop of a dystopian gig economy, the story follows a young man's journey as he navigates the complexities of working for a rideshare app called HYPR in Philadelphia. Kevin shares the inspiration behind …

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This Podcast Will Change Your Life, Episode Three Hundred and Sixty-Six - (Still) Always Hustling. 1:10:45

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This episode stars Lee Matthew Goldberg (Miles in Time, The Great Gimmelmans, The Ancestor & many others). It was recorded over the Zoom between the This Podcast Will Change Your Life home studio in Chicago, IL and Goldberg's Gotham City home in August 2025.

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Season 2 Announcement! 12:38

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The moment we've all been waiting for is finally here: We're announcing the director we'll be studying, one movie at a time, throughout our second season! Is it a 70s trailblazer like Peter Bogdanovich? A modern auteur such as Kathryn Bigelow? A Golden Age icon like John Ford? You'll have to listen to find out! Catch our first full Season 2 episode…

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Joe Hill - MATCH IN A HAYSTACK - Episode 326 32:53

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This week on Salt Lake Dirt, I’m thrilled to welcome filmmaker Joe Hill to discuss his documentary Match In A Haystack. The film follows a group of contemporary dancers in Ukraine as they navigate the chaos and destruction brought on by the Russian invasion. Through their art, they explore themes of survival, resilience, and the profound connection…

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This Podcast Will Change Your Life, Episode Three Hundred and Sixty-Five - I'll Be Writing Until The End. 1:06:34

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This episode stars Curtis Smith (Deaf Heaven, Communion, Bad Monkey & many others). It was recorded over the Zoom between the This Podcast Will Change Your Life home studio in Chicago, IL and Smith's Keystone State home in July 2025.

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Season 2 Preview and Honey Don't! Review 46:50

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Here we go, Filmographers listeners: We're finally pulling back the curtain on Season 2. While we're not revealing the director we chose just yet, we do reveal when that announcement will happen. We also discuss Honey Don't! and ask the question: Can one Coen brother find the Coen magic without the other? Our Patreon is the best place to get all ou…

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Lee Matthew Goldberg - MILES IN TIME - Episode 325 31:00

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This week on Salt Lake Dirt, I'm excited to welcome author Lee Matthew Goldberg to discuss his latest young adult novel, Miles in Time. This captivating story follows 14-year-old Miles, who embarks on a thrilling journey to uncover the truth behind his brother's murder, aided by clues left behind and the possibility of time travel. Lee shares insig…

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Kaila Yu - Fetishized - Episode 324 29:16

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This week on Salt Lake Dirt, I’m thrilled to welcome author Kaila Yu to discuss her new book, Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty, set to release on August 19th through Crown Publishing. This powerful collection of essays challenges societal perceptions of Asian women, delving into the complexities of fetishization, iden…

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June Skinner Sawyers 1:14:23

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A talk with writer/indexer/editor June Skinner Sawyers about her many interests in the literary racket.By Dmitry Samarov

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Samuel Ashworth - THE DEATH AND LIFE OF AUGUST SWEENEY - Episode 323 40:41

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This week on Salt Lake Dirt, I'm excited to welcome author Samuel Ashworth to discuss his new novel, The Death and Life of August Sweeney. This unique narrative intertwines the life story of a celebrity chef with the autopsy performed by a brilliant pathologist, Dr. Maya Zhu, creating a rich tapestry of humor, insight, and reflection on the human e…

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Sunset Boulevard at 75: Still Ready for Its Close-Up? 31:46

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Sunset Boulevard is one of the most cynical and darkly funny films ever made about Hollywood. To celebrate its 75th anniversary, Mike and Keir zoom in on Billy Wilder's noir classic. It's the movie no one wanted to make, yet it somehow became the movie no one could ever forget. Season 2 is coming soon! Our Patreon is the best place to get all our c…

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This Podcast Will Change Your Life, Episode Three Hundred and Sixty-Four - Perpetual Motion Machine. 1:10:45

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This episode stars Hosho McCreesh (Psalms from the Badlands, Chinese Gucci, A Deep & Gorgeous Thirst & many others). It was recorded over the Zoom between the This Podcast Will Change Your Life home studio in Chicago, IL and McCreesh's New Mexico compound in July 2025.

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Shannon Waite - THE WOMEN - Episode 322 40:59

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This week on Salt Lake Dirt, I'm thrilled to welcome back author Shannon Waite to discuss her new short story collection, The Women. Following her interactive novel Raising Women, Shannon presents a captivating companion piece featuring 39 stories that delve into the lives of the characters we met before. Shannon shares her creative process, detail…

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Ivy Pochoda - ECSTASY - Episode 321 27:46

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This week on Salt Lake Dirt, I'm thrilled to welcome author Ivy Pochoda to discuss her new novel, Ecstasy. Ivy shares her journey into writing this literary crime fiction piece, which explores the complexities of identity, relationships, and the haunting echoes of the past. In our conversation, we delve into the inspiration behind Ecstasy, as Ivy r…

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This Podcast Will Change Your Life, Episode Three Hundred and Sixty-Three - Animating Force. 1:05:05

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This episode stars former (and forever) guest Giano Cromley (American Mythology, The Prince of Infinite Space, What We Build Upon the Ruins, The Last Good Halloween). It was recorded live and on a walk along Division Street in Chicago, IL that started and concluded at Rite Liquors in July 2025.

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Lauren Ashley - Episode 320 36:29

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Episode 320 Guest: Lauren Ashley --- This week on Salt Lake Dirt, I'm excited to welcome actress Lauren Ashley. Join us as we dive into a nostalgic conversation about the allure of vintage television and cinema, exploring how shows like I Love Lucy and The Golden Girls sparked her passion for old Hollywood. Lauren shares her journey of discovering …

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The Filmographers Go to the Movies: Superman 45:20

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Superman is here, not only to save the day but to save the entire DC Cinematic Universe. Join Michael and producer Kevin as they discuss the newest Superman iteration as well as the ramifications it has for DC/Warner Bros.' future. Join our Patreon! Social media Instagram @thefilmographers Bluesky: @thefilmographers.bsky.social Letterboxd @filmogra…

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Alexander Sorondo 1:15:20

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A talk with writer Alexander Sorondo about his epic William T. Vollmann profile, the even longer new Mark Danielewski one, Substack, Miami, and more.By Dmitry Samarov

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Julie Clark - THE GHOSTWRITER - Episode 319 25:52

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Episode 319 Guest: Julie Clark Novel: The Ghostwriter --- This week on Salt Lake Dirt, I'm excited to welcome author Julie Clark to discuss her gripping new novel, The Ghostwriter. In this thrilling narrative, we follow Olivia Dumont, a ghostwriter on the brink of financial collapse, who is unexpectedly summoned by her estranged father, the notorio…

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Megan Abbott - EL DORADO DRIVE - Episode 318 29:40

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Guest: Megan Abbott Novel: El Dorado Drive --- This week on Salt Lake Dirt, I’m thrilled to welcome back one of my favorite authors. Megan Abbott joins me to talk about her latest novel, El Dorado Drive. Megan explores the complexities of suburban life, focusing on the Bishop sisters, who navigate the murky waters of economic uncertainty and the al…

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This Podcast Will Change Your Life, Episode Three Hundred and Sixty-Two - In The Moment. 1:02:49

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This episode stars Hannah Pittard (If You Love It, Let You Kill You, We Are Too Many & many others). It was recorded over the Zoom between the This Podcast Will Change Your Life home studio in Chicago, IL and Pittard's home in Kentucky in June 2025.

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Mike Bockoven - COME KNOCKING - Episode 317 31:11

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Episode 317 Guest: Mike Bockoven Novel: Come Knocking --- This week on Salt Lake Dirt, I'm excited to welcome author Mike Bockoven to discuss his new novel, Come Knocking, set to release on July 1st on Skyhorse Publishing. This thrilling narrative blends elements of horror and interactive theater, offering readers a unique experience that delves in…

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Krystle Ratticus 1:41:44

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A talk with Krystle Ratticus about zines, art, writing, Chicago, and the rest of it.By Dmitry Samarov

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“Eephus” Director Carson Lund Throws Us a Curve 1:21:58

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Carson Lund’s debut indie “Eephus” debuted last year at Cannes and was released in the US this spring. It may be a baseball movie, but it’s not just for seamheads. Join us as we talk about how directors are like shortstops, how to shoot at night, and why Tom Cruise’s eyebrows are more interesting than why he has to save the world. Our Pateron is th…

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Ewan Morrison - FOR EMMA - Episode 316 36:26

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Salt Lake Dirt with Kyler Bingham Episode 316 Guest: Ewan Morrison Book: For Emma --- This week on Salt Lake Dirt, I’m thrilled to welcome author Ewan Morrison to discuss his new novel, For Emma, set to release on June 17th. This haunting narrative follows Josh, a father grappling with the loss of his daughter Emma, who tragically died during a bra…

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This Podcast Will Change Your Life, Episode Three Hundred and Sixty-One - Unresolvable Paradoxes. 1:12:01

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This episode stars Seth Rogoff (The Castle: A Novel, Smashing the Tablets: Radical Retellings of the Hebrew Bible, The Kirschbaum Lectures). It was recorded over the Zoom between the This Podcast Will Change Your Life home studio in Chicago, IL and Kafka's (and Rogoff's now) home city of Prague in April 2025.…

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Matthew Gasda - THE SLEEPERS - Episode 315 22:23

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Episode 315 Guest: Matthew Gasda Novel: The Sleepers --- This week on Salt Lake Dirt, I’m excited to welcome writer, director, and critic Matthew Gasda to discuss his new novel The Sleepers. This intricate narrative weaves together the lives of three characters, offering readers a deep dive into their internal struggles and the contrasting percepti…

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William Cooper - HOW AMERICA WORKS AND WHY IT DOESN'T - Episode 314 33:54

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Salt Lake Dirt with Kyler Bingham Episode 314 Guest: William Cooper Book: How America Works ... And Why it Doesn't --- This week on Salt Lake Dirt, I’m thrilled to welcome back author William Cooper to discuss his insightful nonfiction book, How America Works and Why It Doesn't. In this thought-provoking guide, Will delves into the intricacies of t…

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The Filmographers Go to the Movies: The Phoenician Scheme 1:07:55

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Wes Anderson is back with his latest offering, but is it more of the same from the acclaimed director, or does he have a new scheme to offer audiences? Join our Pateron! Social media Instagram @thefilmographers Bluesky: @thefilmographers.bsky.social Letterboxd @filmographers YouTube @TheFilmographersPodcast Website: https://filmographerspodcast.com…

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This Podcast Will Change Your Life, Episode Three Hundred and Sixty - The Message Within The Message. 1:03:52

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This episode stars Dr. Stacey Diane Arañez Litam (Patterns That Remain: A Guide to Healing for Asian Children for Immigrants). It was recorded in-person at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown* in April 2025. *Please do ignore the occasional outside noise, unlike the host and guest, there were people actually working the day of the recording…

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The Filmographers Go to the Movies: Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning 1:11:00

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Strap on your parachute, pack your life-like mask, and get ready to join the world of the IMF as Mike and Keir discuss the latest entry in the Mission: Impossible franchise. It's the biggest movie from Hollywood's biggest star, and we not only have thoughts about this mega-blockbuster, but we're going to take you on a trip through the entire M:I ca…

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Noël Stark - LOVE, CAMERA, ACTION - Episode 313 34:32

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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…

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This Podcast Will Change Your Life, Episode Three Hundred and Fifty-Nine - How Many Masterpieces Does Someone Have To Create (also known as the After Hours: Scorsese, Grief and the Grammar of Cinema edition ... 1:08:18

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This episode stars Judy and Adam Tanzer, the host's mother and brother respectively. It was recorded over the Zoom between the This Podcast Will Change Your Life home studio in Chicago, IL and their homes which are located in greater Philadelphia-land in April 2025.

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Ben Tanzer 2:14:05

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

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Lou Vairo & Michael McKinley - The Godfather of US Hockey - Episode 312 53:11

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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…