Best Klausner Podcasts (2025)

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Zardoz with Lilly Wachowski 1:08:33

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Julie is joined by filmmaker Lilly Wachowski to discuss John Boorman’s 1974 fever dream of a film Zardoz, from floating stone heads and red thigh-high boots to horny immortals and what the film has to say about masculinity, guns, art, and the end of the world. SUPPORT HOW WAS YOUR WEEK ON PATREON And get access to the complete back catalog (200+ cl…

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Dracula Claus 1:32:08

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This week Tom and Julie get in the holiday spirit by recounting the story of a Christmas Carol whilst adding their own additions, and reflecting on what a year 2025 has been! Plus they watched clips of Woody Allen failing to blow out his 90th birthday candle, the return of NJ town hall dancing man, and Julie reveals the truth about her marriage to …

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Letting Them Talk with Will Harris - Ep. 09 - Julie Klausner (Difficult People / SNL / Mulaney) 52:15

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This time, I'm letting Julie Klausner talk. I’d never interviewed Julie before, but we found ourselves following each other on Bluesky as a result of my AV Club Set List interview with They Might Be Giants. It turns out that she's a huge They Might Be Giants fan, which is something I didn’t realize, but I clearly should’ve, since – as a realized du…

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Peter Klausner - STOMACH IT - 2025 FilmQuest 15:39

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Salt Lake Dirt is covering FilmQuest this week! FilmQuest is one of my favorite film festivals out there. --- 2025 FilmQuest 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 hi…

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Letting Them Talk with Will Harris - Ep. 10 - Pepe Serna (Scarface / Buckaroo Banzai / The Jerk) 1:26:08

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This time, I'm letting Pepe Serna talk. Pepe is a character actor who’s been appearing onscreen since the start of the ‘70s, bouncing between film, stage, and television, and although he’s still acting whenever the opportunity presents itself, he spends a good chunk of his time these days as an artist and an acting teacher. Pepe’s first film was a …

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Another Stupid Newsreel 35:46

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Julie discusses holiday shopping, Knicks fandom, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and Wicked Part Two confusion. SUPPORT HOW WAS YOUR WEEK ON PATREON And get access to the complete back catalog (200+ classic episodes), video episodes, bonus shows, and more! https://www.patreon.com/c/HowWasYourWeek EMAIL US AT [email protected] FOLLOW HOW WAS YOUR W…

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Ep. 96 - Champains w/ a Vodka Cranthology Chaser (feat. Ethan Alexanian of the Fans on the Run Pod) 1:48:56

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We had to start in the way all of the Beatlesphere is this week, with a reflection on the release of Beatles Anthology 2025. Once we express our feelings on that, we transition into our episode proper and cover rock bands with two lives, our Beatles themed tombstones, some Paul love, some Jeff Tweedy love, mixed feeling on James McCartney, and the …

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Finding Susan Powter with Zeberiah Newman 55:58

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Julie talks with director Zeberiah Newman about his new documentary on Susan Powter, an intimate portrait that follows the wellness icon through poverty, reinvention, and an unexpected return to the spotlight. SUPPORT HOW WAS YOUR WEEK ON PATREON And get access to the complete back catalog (200+ classic episodes), video episodes, bonus shows, and m…

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PATREON LIVESTREAM: Know Your Woody 1:13:48

9d ago1:13:48

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Please enjoy this unlocked Patreon Livestream from June of 2025 where Tom and Julie were put to the test to see how well they know their Woody Allen films! (Whose 90th birthday was just yesterday). We'll be back next week with a brand new episode! Our brand new Double Threat merch is AVAILABLE NOW at https://doublethreatpod.merchtable.com - Join th…

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Letting Them Talk with Will Harris - Ep. 08 - Billy Campbell (Star Trek: The Next Generation / Rocketeer / Tales of the City / Cardinal) 1:39:49

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This time, I'm letting Billy Campbell talk. Billy is someone whose career arc has taken him from Dynasty to Dracula to Star Trek: The Next Generation, if not necessarily in that order. He’s starred in a plethora of period pieces that have found him in the midst of the Civil War, Los Angeles in the late 1930s, and Chicago in the early 1960s. But, of…

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Bruce Wagner - AMPUTATION - Episode 357 1:01:53

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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 Chalame…

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The Making of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood with Jay Glennie 58:03

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Julie talks with Jay Glennie, the author of the definitive making-of book on Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, about the writing process, Brandy the dog, and Quentin in a broom closet. SUPPORT HOW WAS YOUR WEEK ON PATREON And get access to the complete back catalog (200+ classic episodes), video episodes, bonus shows, and more! https://www.patreon.com…

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Daniel Gard'ner - DESERT SONGS - Episode 356 31:25

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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 th…

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Songs and Stories 33:50

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Julie spends a Thanksgiving-week discusses Kevin Spacey's lounge act in Cyprus, the wigs in Now You See Me 3, and the world's largest Shabbat dinner. SUPPORT HOW WAS YOUR WEEK ON PATREON And get access to the complete back catalog (200+ classic episodes), video episodes, bonus shows, and more! https://www.patreon.com/c/HowWasYourWeek EMAIL US AT ho…

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Letting Them Talk with Will Harris - Ep. 07 - Mike Carlin (Marvel Comics / DC Comics) 2:06:06

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This week, I'm letting Mike Carlin talk. You may recognize Mike's name if you’re a comic book fan, since not only has he written and edited for both Marvel and DC Comics, but he’s even been a comic book character on occasion, famously hiring one particular superhero as an artist with Marvel Comics…while in his secret identity, of course. The funny …

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Predators with David Osit 47:28

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Julie sits down with David Osit to discuss his Sundance breakout Predators, the legacy of To Catch a Predator, and the limits of empathy in true crime. SUPPORT HOW WAS YOUR WEEK ON PATREON And get access to the complete back catalog (200+ classic episodes), video episodes, bonus shows, and more! https://www.patreon.com/c/HowWasYourWeek EMAIL US AT …

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Threatsgiving 2025: Trader Joe’s with Brett Boham 1:57:46

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This week Tom and Julie are joined by an old familiar face to celebrate Threatsgiving 2025, producer Brett Boham! Tom, Julie, Brett, and producer Carson reminisced on Thanksgiving past and present while enjoying some delicious treats from Trader Joe's, including cornbread crisps, stuffing flavored chips, cannoli dip, snacky clusters, peppermint pre…

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Letting Them Talk with Will Harris - Ep. 6 - Vincent Martella (Everybody Hates Chris / Phineas & Ferb / The Walking Dead) 55:37

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This week, I'm letting Vincent Martella talk. I’ve been a fan of Vincent’s work since he was a series regular on the UPN – later CW – sitcom Everybody Hates Chris, where he played Chris’s very white friend, Greg. It’s one of those sitcoms that not enough people watched when it was originally on the air, but its fanbase has continued to grow over th…

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Gary Lippman - I WISH, THEREFORE I AM - Episode 355 36:00

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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 uniq…

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Tim Kirk - ALL HIS DAMNED MOTHER'S SONS - Episode 354 33:09

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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 shock…

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Riccardo Suriano - THE WAKING CALL - Episode 353 12:45

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Salt Lake Dirt is wrapping up its coverage FilmQuest this week! FilmQuest is one of my favorite film festivals out there. Check it out! --- 2025 FilmQuest Episode 353 Film: The Waking Call Guest: Riccardo Suriano Watch the Trailer --- On the Radio on 11/3/25 KPCR 92.9FM Los Gatos KMRT 101.9FM Santa Cruz KVBE 91.9FM Portland, OR www.kpcr.org www.sal…

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Ep. 95 - You Won't Sea Breeze 1:14:52

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We are on the road to Episode 100, and number 95 can only start with a voicemail from a bonafide famous person that includes the story of two mice named Gary and Steve. From there we wonder if the story of the Beatles is a sad song, if the Beatles should have cameos in the Beatles movies, if Sam Whiles is still mad at our takes on seasonal Beatles …

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The Wags the Dog Challenge 34:25

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Julie recounts her week a Doc Fest, her Wiggles awakening, and Wicked anxieties. SUPPORT HOW WAS YOUR WEEK ON PATREON And get access to the complete back catalog (200+ classic episodes), video episodes, bonus shows, and more! https://www.patreon.com/c/HowWasYourWeek EMAIL US AT [email protected] FOLLOW HOW WAS YOUR WEEK https://www.instagra…

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Letting Them Talk with Will Harris - Ep. 5 - Murray Attaway (Guadalcanal Diary) 1:42:40

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This week, I'm letting Murray Attaway talk. I first became a fan of Murray’s work when he was fronting the Georgia-based band Guadalcanal Diary, who – along with Rhett Crowe, John Poe, and the late, great Jeff Walls – brought us such classic college rock tracks as “Watusi Rodeo,” “Trail of Tears,” “Spirit Train,” “Cattle Prod,” “Litany (Life Goes O…

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Death by Lightning with Bradley Whitford and Mike Makowsky 1:06:58

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Julie talks with writer-creator Mike Makowsky about crafting the Netflix hit Death by Lightning, then gets a "surprise" drop-in from Bradley Whitford as they discuss Garfield, Guiteau, and why this story feels uncannily current. SUPPORT HOW WAS YOUR WEEK ON PATREON And get access to the complete back catalog (200+ classic episodes), video episodes,…

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The Giant Coin From Trader Joe’s 1:14:49

23d ago1:14:49

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This week Tom and Julie struck gold with clips of Jason Alexander performing “River of Dreams” live on stage, Alec Baldwin doing pushups in the middle of a Beverly Hills restaurant, a man playing Céline Dion on a 110 year old vaudeville comedy instrument, and how to make gummy bears at home. Plus Julie went to Trader Joe’s drunk, and Tom wonders ho…

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Letting Them Talk with Will Harris - Ep. 4 - Kevin M. Kruse 55:15

19d ago55:15

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This week, I'm letting Kevin M. Kruse talk. Also this week: the debut of what I hope will be a recurring episode premise called “Political Pundits on Pop Culture.” Then again, maybe it’ll be a one-off. But given how much fun I had talking to Kevin, I certainly hope it isn’t. Kevin is a history professor at Princeton, a respected author, and one of …

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William Cooper - The Trial of Donald H. Rumsfeld - Episode 352 24:19

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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 h…

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CUDDLE DUDS 42:54

27d ago42:54

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Julie discusses British parades, Bush’s Beans grudges, and the Pope’s favorite films. SUPPORT HOW WAS YOUR WEEK ON PATREON And get access to the complete back catalog (200+ classic episodes), video episodes, bonus shows, and more! https://www.patreon.com/c/HowWasYourWeek EMAIL US AT [email protected] FOLLOW HOW WAS YOUR WEEK https://www.ins…

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Letting Them Talk with Will Harris - Ep. 3 - Paget Brewster (Criminal Minds) 1:24:29

23d ago1:24:29

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This week, I'm letting Paget Brewster talk. I have a long and thoroughly non-sordid history of interviewing Paget for various outlets. It started with her Random Roles for the AV Club, continued with an interview for Decider, and I know I’ve interviewed her twice for That Thing They Did, and…I think this is therefore our fifth time talking, maybe? …

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Joyride with Susan Orlean 1:02:22

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Julie talks with writer Susan Orlean about her new memoir Joyride, revisiting The Orchid Thief and Adaptation, and the art of telling her own story. SUPPORT HOW WAS YOUR WEEK ON PATREON And get access to the complete back catalog (200+ classic episodes), video episodes, bonus shows, and more! https://www.patreon.com/c/HowWasYourWeek EMAIL US AT how…

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Mickey Rooney On Acting (Part 2) (feat. Keith Cable) 1:43:04

30d ago1:43:04

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This week Tom and Julie conclude their journey of watching the full 47 minute Mickey Rooney acting class with one of the attendees, Keith Cable! Keith revealed to us many things we already suspected about Mickey Rooney, as well as a few anecdotes we did not see coming, and ended things off with a heartwarming conclusion for the ages. Our brand new …

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Kelly Cervantes - THE LUCKIEST - Episode 350 27:24

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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 inspirati…

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Megan Rosati - THE VANITY - 2025 FilmQuest 18:45

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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! --- 2025 FilmQuest 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 whe…

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Cairo Smith - SCENEBUX - Episode 348 32:51

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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 wri…