A Show about Creators and their Stories. Songwriters, Artists, Poets, Playwrights, Authors, Photographers, and more.
Flies in the Kitchen
Claim This Podcastby Dan Heidt
5.0(5 reviews)
38 episodes
Updated Daily
Accepts GuestsHas SponsorsLocation 🇺🇸
Podcast Overview
A Show about Creators and their Stories. Songwriters, Artists, Poets, Playwrights, Authors, Photographers, and more.
Language
🇺🇲
Publishing Since
3/10/2017
1 verified contact email on file for Flies in the Kitchen
Pitch yourself as a guest, propose sponsorships, or reach out directly to the host.
Recent Episodes
January 19, 2026
Clem Follow-up!
<p> </p> <center><img src= "//assets.libsyn.com/show/95369/CoverScreenShot.png" alt="" width= "275" height="274" /></center> <p> </p> <p>As Promised (albeit a little late), here is Michael Clem's followup conversation, updating us on all things Clem. In the span of the time from my initial interview and today as I am releasing this, Mike has releaased "<span style="font-size: 12pt;">60¢ a Gallon," his newest full leangth album! We talk a bit about that, as well as creative community, the ruts we find ourselves in, and how to get out of them. It was a great talk. You can find 60¢ a Gallon on all your streaming platforms, as well lots of great videos from his open mics and shows on his <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@michaelclem4212" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">YouTube channel</a>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Also, we spoke about a few of his inspirations when it comes to songwriting, including <a href= "https://jefftweedy.com">Jeff Tweedy</a>, particularly his book, "<a href="https://a.co/d/ivQmJbz">How to Write One Song</a>" and <a href="https://www.marygauthier.com/">Mary Gauthier</a>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">That's it everybody! See you soon!</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
October 10, 2025
Episode 27: Michael Clem
<p> </p> <center><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt;">This is Michael Clem's Episode! </span></strong></center> <center><img src="//assets.libsyn.com/show/95369/IMG_1793.jpeg" alt="" width="383" height="207" /></center> <center>It is very minimalistic, because I am relearning how to do ALL of this. </center> <center>Thanks for being patient!!</center> <p>So Here we are, back together again. It's been a long time since we've hung out, so it's good to see you! I give a little update at the top of the episode, but suffice it to say, it's good be back after a long hiatus!</p> <p>Michael Clem is on the show today, with a conversation we had oh, about a year ago (still moving forward, ya'll, just not too swiftly). Mike is a smart, witty, hilarious, thoughtful and super<span style= "font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">sweet guy who is always up for a good stroll along a mountain path, which is by coincidence the very thing we did! I first knew Mike from <strong><a href="https://eddiefromohio.com/">eddie from ohio</a></strong>, a folk rock band I fell in love with in the 90s and followed steadily until they hung it up just a few years ago. It was cool to get to know him over the years as a colleague and a friend, and was so excited when he agreed to do this podcast. </span></p> <p>You might remember I interviewed former bandmate, <span style= "text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href= "http://fitkpod.com/podcast-episode/episode-13-robbie-schaefer/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Robbie Schaefer</a></strong></span>, back in 2019, and we get to finally hear Mike's side of the story, as well as lots of great nuggets about life, house shows, songwriting classes and Tchaikovsky.</p> <p>Mike can be found at <strong><a href="https://michaelclem.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">michaelclem.com</a></strong>, as well as his <strong><a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@michaelclem4212">YouTube Channel</a></strong>, where you can find a video of Mike performing a song we chatted briefly about, <strong><a title= "Philmore Hall" href= "https://youtu.be/HeElQSkVG7g?si=qSCvvT2VXQQ_DHnn" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Philmore Hall</a></strong>, from his 50 Clementines album, featuring the absolute perfect choice for a trumpet soloist you could find for this great song!</p> <p> </p> <center><img style= "font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" src="//assets.libsyn.com/show/95369/danmike.jpg" alt="" width="362" height="374" /></center> <p> </p> <p>Songs played on the episo<span style= "font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">de:</span></p> <p><strong><a href= "https://soundcloud.com/fitkpod/squirrels-michael-clem" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Squirrels</a></strong></p> <p><a href= "https://soundcloud.com/fitkpod/roll-rivanna-michael-clem" target= "_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Roll Rivanna</strong></a></p>
May 18, 2023
Episode 26: BJ Leiderman
<h3 style="text-align: center">“Our theme music was composed by BJ Leiderman.”</h3> <p>If you’ve tuned in to NPR over the last 44 years, the likelihood is pretty great that you have heard this on-air credit. It’s because when BJ sold his themes to NPR, he made it a part of his contract that he would receive spoken recognition for his work. Little did he know he’d become one of the most recognizable names on the network.</p> <p>BJ’s NPR credits include Morning Edition, Weekend Edition, Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me, Marketplace, Car Talk, and Science Friday.</p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center"><a href= "https://bjleiderman.com/the-album"><img class= "wp-image-41733 alignleft" src= "https://danheidt.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/npl-150x150.jpeg" alt="" width="188" height="188" /><img class= "alignright wp-image-41732" src= "https://danheidt.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Screen-Shot-2023-05-18-at-4.25.02-PM-300x295.png" alt="" width="203" height="200" /></a>BJ has been in the music making business his entire life, and it encompasses much more than 30 second jingles (although he is damn good at them). In 2017, BJ released his debut album of original songs, entitled<br /> “BJ”, although that wasn’t his first choice. “Natural Public Leiderman” didn’t sit all that well with NPR’s lawyers, so he went with the more eponymous title.</p> <p> </p> <p>So much to share with all of you good folks! If you click on the album above (the NPR-approved version), you’ll be directed to his website where not only can you purchase this fine collection, he also has shared multiple fantastic videos of his songs, including a funky animated interpretation of “Walking Down The Street”, a boppy, upbeat song about getting dumped by his girlfriend and subsequently making his way to the top of the Empire State Building and jumping off the observation deck, plus all the adventures and observations on the way down. Yep, boppy.</p> <p>We talk at length about the album, the personal investment in the songwriting, where they come from, and what they draw their life from. We also talk about the purpose of music in "moving the needle", so to speak. Good, good stuff. He really is a deeply thoughtful and intentional songwriter and you know right away where he stands when you hear it.</p> <p>If you're an Ashvillian, check out the <strong><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/1436696503821140">BJL in AVL group on Facebook</a></strong> that we chatted about. He's hoping to get the ball rolling for an in-person meet up -- mostly so he can get out from behind a computer screen and into the real world with real people!</p> <p>Oh, and if you are still unsure if you’ve heard his music on the radio, enjoy this video he put together a few years back. The most creative self promotional media I believe I’ve ever seen!</p> <p>[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4xr_i3aRxU] </p>
38 total episodes available
Deep-dive analytics for Flies in the Kitchen
Frequently asked questions
Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
- What is Flies in the Kitchen?
- How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
Legal Disclaimer
Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.
All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.
We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.
By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.