Native Tongues
by Aaron Palmer & Ken Hall
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About this podcast
Aaron Palmer and Ken Hall are music obsessives and avid readers. Native Tongues is a space for them to invite musicians and writers of all types to talk about where they call home and how that place influenced their voice. Through humor and genuine curiosity, we will hear unique stories and advice from both famous people and undiscovered talent. We’ll also learn what to do and where to eat in each guests hometown!
Episodes
The newest 20 of 38 episodes
- Ben Leonberg · 53 min · Episode 38Writer/Director Ben Leonberg checks in with us during his press tour to discuss his new film "Good Boy". The first time feature director shares what inspired the movie, how he…
- Lindsey Hughes "The Pitch Master" · 1 h 35 min · Episode 37How to structure The Cocktail Pitch, why you are in fact a writer, and what to do during the two week long Houston Rodeo. Lindsey Hughes had much to say from her time as a…
- Don Roff · 1 h 42 min · Episode 36Novelist/screenwriter Don Roff joins us this week to share some insight into the film industry, publishing, his time in the army, and working during excessively long walks. Check…
- J.D. Barker (Re-release) · 1 h 16 min · Episode 35This week we're bringing back an episode that we heard was very informative for anyone getting into the publishing industry. J.D Barker is a prolific author, frequent…
- Josh Petroski · 1 h 11 min · Episode 34Baltimore author, Josh Petroski drops in to talk about his Charm City Thriller series, navigating the publishing world, and the best bar crawl before 9:00pm. Check out Josh's…
- Wes Haney · 1 h 12 min · Episode 33Actor, writer, and improv comedian, Wes Haney drops in to tell a fantastic origin story and talk about working with Bob Odenkirk and Jennifer Coolidge, the actors that inspired…
- Lauren Beukes · 1 h 18 min · Episode 32Author, speaker, screenwriter, storyteller and activist Lauren Beukes drops in this week to discuss growing up under Apartheid, swimming in freezing cold waters, and becoming the…
- Neal Shusterman · 1 h 22 min · Episode 31Citizen of the world and bestselling author, Neal Shusterman talks about the chance he took that lead to his career, writing at the top of the Burj Khalifa, Double Dragon, and…
- Nick Cutter · 1 h 19 min · Episode 30And...we're back! Craig Davidson (aka Nick Cutter) joins us to talk writing horror, living in Canada, driving a school bus, and that time he got 'roided up for the sake of a…
- Sarah McCammon · 1 h 19 min · Episode 29NPR political correspondent, journalist, and author of the NYT bestselling book "The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church", Sarah McCammon…
- Chris Ballew · 1 h 38 min · Episode 28"Millions of _______, _______ for me!" We know you're singing that now. Chris Ballew joined us to talk President of the United States of America, Casper Babypants, his stories…
- Dominic Erdozain · 1 h 31 min · Episode 27Why is a guy who holds a PhD in History, is an honorary research fellow at University of Queensland, has appeared on CNN, been published in Time and authored the new book "One…
- Jenny Pentland · 1 h 43 min · Episode 26Jenny Pentland, author of the darkly humorous memoir "This Will Be Funny Later" discusses her rebellious youth that played out in the public spotlight of her mom, Roseanne Barr's…
- Tony Ortega · 1 h 38 min · Episode 25Author and journalist, Tony Ortega has been reporting on the Church of Scientology since 1995. He led a career writing for alt-weekly newspapers and ended up as Editor-In-Chief…
- Mike Mendez · 1 h 15 min · Episode 24Movie director, Mike Mendez shares the highs and lows of working in the film industry. From indie horror projects like The Convent to SyFy Channel originals like Lavalantula, his…
- Jeff Howard · 1 h 22 min · Episode 23Screenwriter Jeff Howard (Oculus, Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass, Gerald's Game...) spent some time with us this week to offer advice on how to break into and maneuver…
- Brian Quijada · 1 h 23 min · Episode 22Salvadoran-American playwright, actor, and composer, Brian Quijada joins us this week to discuss his musical upbringing, how he discovered looping, and an ideal afternoon in…
- Eduardo Sanchez · 1 h 25 min · Episode 21Few filmmakers have a hit that's as successful and impactful as The Blair Witch Project, let alone as their first movie. Eduardo Sanchez shares with us behind the scenes of how…
- Stephanie Fowler · 1 h 19 min · Episode 20Owner of Salt Water Media, winner of the Sophie Kerr prize and true crime author, Stephanie Fowler joins us from the Eastern Shore of Maryland to discuss a very personal book…
- Bye Week & Sneak Peek · 2 min · Episode 19We're taking a bye week to bask in our success and riches from this show......or to prep for what's ahead. Listen now for a preview!
