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<p>Writer/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 learned to direct a dog, and what to do...


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Hosted by Aaron Palmer & Ken Hall · music · EN
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!
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Signup to Generate a PitchAaron 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.
Native Tongues is hosted by Aaron Palmer & Ken Hall. The show has published 38 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Ben Leonberg" (5 January 2026, 53 minutes), "Lindsey Hughes "The Pitch Master"" (9 May 2025, 96 minutes), and "Don Roff" (18 April 2025, 103 minutes).
Native Tongues publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 80 minutes across 38 episodes.
Booking probability for Native Tongues is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Native Tongues requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Native Tongues's contact route on record: public web form.
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Aaron Palmer & Ken Hall hosts Native Tongues, a music podcast with 38 episodes published.
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Episode #38
<p>Writer/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 learned to direct a dog, and what to do...

Episode #37
<p>How to structure The Cocktail Pitch, why you are in fact a writer, and what to do during the two week long Houston Rodeo.</p> <p>Lindsey Hughes had much to say from her time as a Development Executive at major...

Episode #36
<p>Novelist/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.</p> <p>Check out some of Don's works on his...

Episode #35
<p>This week we're bringing back an episode that we heard was very informative for anyone getting into the publishing industry. </p> <p>J.D Barker is a prolific author, frequent collaborator and a great resource. He...

Episode #34
<p>Baltimore 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. </p> <p>Check out Josh's work at...

Episode #33
<p>Actor, 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 him.</p> <p>We also chat all about the...

Episode #32
<p>Author, 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 mayor of an immersive sci-fi play in...

Episode #31
<p>Citizen 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 having a tv series in development. </p>...

Episode #30
<p>And...we're back!</p> <p>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 story.</p> <p>You can find his...

Episode #29
<p>NPR political correspondent, journalist, and author of the NYT bestselling book "The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church", Sarah McCammon joins us to discuss her religious...

Episode #28
<p>"Millions of _______, _______ for me!" We know you're singing that now.</p> <p>Chris Ballew joined us to talk President of the United States of America, Casper Babypants, his stories with just about every rockstar...

Episode #27
<p>Why 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 Nation Under Guns" slumming it with us...

Episode #26
<p>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.</p> <p>Teen treatment...

Episode #25
<p>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...

Episode #24
<p>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...

Episode #23
<p>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...

Episode #22
<p>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.</p> <p>His current touring...

Episode #21
<p>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...

Episode #20
<p>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...

Episode #19
<p>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!</p>
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