Flies In The Kitchen Podcast

10/04/2024

Heya Everyone! It's been a while, right? Lots going on over the last year, but that's another story. I wanted to pop on here to let y'all know that my website, danheidt dot com, where all the episodes are located, will be going into a bit of a hibernation for a while. HOWEVER, everything is over at our NEW home, fitkpod.com where you can find all the episodes and stream them right there. It's still a little clunky, but I'll be working hard to make it look like it should. Until then, keep making stories, and I'll update you soon!

30/03/2024

On this date, in 1974, fifty years ago, John Denver earned his first #1 song on the US singles chart with Sunshine On My Shoulders. It was his first of four US #1 hits. Have you heard my tribute to him on Flies In The Kitchen? You can listen to it here:

On the 24th Anniversary of John Denver’s death, I muse a little on John’s life, legacy, and influence. And, of course, I have a cool story to share.

13/10/2023

Yesterday marked the 26th anniversary of John Denver’s death. Listen (or re-listen!) to my remembrance I put together about my own history and experience with John.

On the 24th Anniversary of John Denver’s death, I muse a little on John’s life, legacy, and influence. And, of course, I have a cool story to share.

10/10/2023

I heard something in a song recently I never thought I would ever hear in real life. It’s a stylistic choice I’ve only ever read about and wondered about its actual existence In real music. A few days ago I heard it - at least I think I heard it - in a song by one of my favorite artists, and I’ve listened and re-listened and rewound probably 50 times to make sure I’m right about it. I’ll probably listen another 50 times until I’m completely sure and then I’ll create a podcast episode about it so you can hear it for yourself.

(Is that enough reason to subscribe to the Flies In The Kitchen Podcast?)

09/10/2023

Best advice you can give in exactly five words:

09/09/2023

While uploading something for a friend, I found this ‘outtake’ from my conversation with my good pal, Zach Whitney, on our walk in the woods episode of the Flies In The Kitchen Podcast. What a great time that was. No brand new episodes as of late, but feel free to go back and listen to my chat with Zach, and all the other ones. Wherever, as they say, you listen to your podcasts.

A great pearl of wisdom as remembered by Zach Whitney, with whom I enjoyed a walk in the woods recently.

18/05/2023

Available now! (My first explicit rating, ha!)

NPR Composer and Gifted Songwriter BJ Leiderman and I have a chat about his career in jingle-writing, how his name became famous before he did, and his outstanding debut album, “BJ”, a …

14/05/2023

This really is how much coffee it takes to edit BJ Leiderman’s episode. Probably more. It’ll be here soon!

04/05/2023

If you have tuned in to NPR in the last 44 years, you have likely heard this daily credit following shows like Morning Edition, Weekend Edition, Marktplace, Science Friday, Car Talk, or Wait Wait, Dont Tell Me: “Our Theme music was composed by BJ Leiderman.” Listen for a spirited conversation headed your way soon! We chat a bit about his legendary connection with NPR, musical heroes and how they shape us, what music SHOULD do, and especially we chat about BJ’s superb debut solo album, entitled “BJ”, where he takes the listener on a wild and exciting ride!

Subscribe wherever you listen so you can be the first to listen. And in the meantime, catch up on the other episodes!

10/12/2022

Flies in the Kitchen : Special Episode: Poetry Share!

Some of you may remember a few years back when I uploaded a reading of "The Velveteen Rabbit."  That was a recording I had made for librivox.org, an online archive of literary works in the public domain, recorded by volunteers all over the world.  Recently I recorded a few poems for an anthology t...

27/09/2022

Flies in the Kitchen : Episode 25: David Wilcox

I've known about David Wilcox since I first heard "East Asheville Hardware" back in the mid 90's working at a summer camp.  I was absolutely captivated and delighted at what I was listening to, and knew that this was something that I needed to pay more attention to, being a budding songwriter mysel...

26/09/2022

So incrediby excited to share this great conversation I had with one of my musical heroes, David Wilcox Music. In your feeds, Tomorrow, Sept. 27.

24/09/2022

Ever wondered what a laugh from David Wilcox looks like? Just wait until you hear it. New Episode in your feeds Tuesday.

30/08/2022

Flies in the Kitchen : Episode 24: Paisha Thomas

Y'all. This woman right here has a story to tell, and it is massive.  I met with her a week ago today (as of the uploading of this episode), and we chatted about her brand new memoir "Looking for Innocence", as well as a whole lot of other things, and there were still topics we left out.  So I enc...

30/08/2022

And here it is! Great Talk with a Great Woman. Enjoy!

Paisha Thomas is a woman on a mission to reach as many people that she can with her story, her music, her pottery, and her rich history. An amazing conversation with an amazing, power-filled woman.

23/08/2022

Hey y’all. This gal right here. Woah. We just finished a real REAL chat for the podcast about this book she’s holding, “Looking for Innocence: A Memoir” as well as a few other things that makes Paisha Thomas the Powerful and Power-filled Powerhouse that she is. Pushing this episode to be ready for you to listen in the next week or so in order to get people even MORE excited about this amazing book! Great chat! Subscribe to the show in whatever podcatcher you use or listen at danheidt.com/fitkpod. Photo by Sandor Gulyas

08/06/2022

Hey everybody! There’s a new episode up for your listening ears! This one is with Eric Ahlteen, singer, songwriter, blues harmonicist (is that a word?), and overall cool and adventurous former chocolate salesman. Listen wherever you get your feed, or here, https://danheidt.com/episode-23-eric-ahlteen/.

21/05/2022

Here’s a hint to my next guest on the show. Lots of peace, love, and music emanating from this place. Stay tuned!

15/02/2022

TELL THE WORLD.

Dre Peace cozied up in my new studio and we chatted about the creative process, speaking truths in power, life threatening illness, and juicing (the healthy kind).

23/01/2022

Dre Peace sat in that chair behind me and we had an amazing conversation.... One which I'm currently editing and decided to take a quick break from to snap this pic. I love my new studio space, and can't wait to invite more creative powerhouses like Dre to sit in that chair and have a chat!

01/01/2022

Brand New Episode up for your ears this New Year Morning. TJ George has a lot to say about a lot of great things, like the magic of cul de sacs, being young and fearless, Orbital sanders, and following (or not following) one’s dream. What's your dream? Is 2022 the year to make it happen?

TJ George has something big happening, and he can’t wait to share it with the world. We had a great chat in my living room about it and a bunch of other great things.

13/10/2021

On the 24th Anniversary of John Denver’s death, I muse a little on John’s life, legacy, and influence. And, of course, I have a cool story to share.

12/10/2021

Twenty-four years ago today, John Denver died. He was my first musical love, and I miss him still. I have a pretty cool story about him I want to share with you which I will upload a little later today, so be on the lookout for it. In the meantime, here’s a video of me playing Annie’s Song in my sister’s treehouse playing along with the crickets and forest choir.

I had an opportunity to visit some family from back home in WV this weekend, and in the spirit of distancing (and pure selfishness) I spent the night in the ...

12/05/2021

Kelly Zullo (remember? Way back from episode 1?) is playing at The Parlor in Columbus this week! Highly recommend checking her out in a venue I’ve played a few times and love. Not super often to catch her at home either, sooo... Get there!

https://theparlor.ticketspice.com/from-nashville-to-columbus

07/05/2021

New episode! Listen to my great talk with James Houston, my old Karate instructor, where we chat about putting the ‘arts’ into martial arts, his film and television career, and what martial arts movies get wrong.

My old karate Sensei James Houston is a well versed Martial Artist, a stunt coordinator, actor and producer, for television and film, and a hero in his little hometown of Floyd Virginia. At least I…

26/03/2021

Hey everyone! New Episodes on their way! Today I’ll be speaking with this guy, James Houston, martial artist, film and television producer, actor, and adventurer. Look for it soon!