Native Tongues

Native Tongues, hosted by Aaron Palmer and Ken Hall is a chance to hear from writers and musicians about where they call home and how that place shaped their voice. We discuss their influences, creative process and the places from their hometown that are meaningful to them. Along the way we’ll have some laughs, get real personal and most importantly, find some good places to eat!
Episodes
Episodes



Thursday Jun 27, 2024
Jenny Pentland
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
Jenny 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 stardom.
Teen treatment facilities, death-match fights with her sister, pranking the paparazzi and Tom Arnold...As a well adjusted adult, she wears her past openly and is comfortable discussing any topic. This was a fun one.
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Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Tony Ortega
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Author 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 for the Village Voice in NY. He is now a prominent voice in exposing the misdeeds of the church and was happy to talk freely about it. So before you sign your billion year contract, hang onto your Thetans and buckle up. This episode goes to some weird places.
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Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Mike Mendez
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Movie 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 advice is to have a good time and always make the best movie you can, no matter the material. We also discuss his work on Beavis and Butthead and what actors have been great to work with.
Check out our instagram for a shot of his impressive toy collection.
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Thursday May 30, 2024
Jeff Howard
Thursday May 30, 2024
Thursday May 30, 2024
Screenwriter 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 through the Hollywood system. We got plenty of behind the scenes and pitch room stories, what celebs have been great to work with, stories of failures and some big laughs.
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Thursday May 23, 2024
Brian Quijada
Thursday May 23, 2024
Thursday May 23, 2024
Salvadoran-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 Chicago.
His current touring project, Mexodus is described as a live looping, hip-hop remix about the Underground Railroad that went south into Mexico.
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Thursday May 16, 2024
Eduardo Sanchez
Thursday May 16, 2024
Thursday May 16, 2024
Few 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 it got made, the impact it had on his life and how his career has evolved from there.
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Thursday May 09, 2024
Stephanie Fowler
Thursday May 09, 2024
Thursday May 09, 2024
Owner 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, her investigative methods for researching and the necessity of Cap'n Crunch.
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Thursday May 02, 2024
Bye Week & Sneak Peek
Thursday May 02, 2024
Thursday May 02, 2024
We'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!

Host: Aaron Palmer
I love talking to creative people that inspire me. I also work out obsessively so that I can enjoy ALL the food and drinks.