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Podcast & video appearances

Every interview, broadcast, and on-air conversation featuring Help Them See Foundation, Garrett Batty, and Kirby Heyborne. Sorted newest first.

Garrett Batty and Kirby Heyborne, in conversation.

The conversations below cover Faith of Angels, The Saratov Approach, Freetown, the rescue stories that shaped them, and the work behind Help Them See.

Garrett and Kirby would welcome the chance to come on your show. They are happy to talk about how the films get made, the foundation behind the work, faith-led storytelling, and the projects still ahead. To book either or both, write to billy@helpthemseefoundation.org.

Kirby Heyborne on Acting, Faith, Film & Finding Purpose

Long-form YouTube interview focused on Heyborne’s acting career, faith, film, purpose, and philanthropic work. It frames him as thoughtful, service-minded, and mission-driven.

Truly Independent

September 28, 2025

From Faith of Angels to the Future

Podcast episode featuring Garrett Batty, Daren Smith, and Kirby Heyborne discussing creativity, collaboration, Faith of Angels, and the Help Them See Foundation. Connects both Batty and Heyborne in a forward-looking creative and mission-driven context.

For All The Saints / Add Faith

February 1, 2025

The Man Behind The R.M., Singles Ward, The Best Two Years & More

Long-form interview with Heyborne about LDS cinema, career lessons, favorite films, public criticism, and spiritual prompting in performance. Positive career-retrospective positioning.

The Cultural Hall / YouTube

December 31, 2024

Garrett Batty appearance around The Carpenter

YouTube and podcast appearance surfaced in second-pass video discovery. The episode expands Batty coverage beyond Faith of Angels into The Carpenter and broader Latter-day Saint film work.

A Filmmaker’s Journey

December 31, 2024

How Garrett Batty Made a $3 Million Film for $125K (and It Worked)

YouTube interview focused on Batty’s resourcefulness and independent-film execution, including how he made The Saratov Approach on a very lean budget. Strong positioning for producer and director credibility.

The Cultural Hall / YouTube

September 25, 2024

839 Faith of Angels w/Garrett Batty

Cultural Hall episode 839 featuring Garrett Batty around the theatrical release of Faith of Angels. Covers the rescue story behind the film, Batty’s creative process, and the broader faith-driven filmmaking arc from The Saratov Approach forward.

KUTV Fresh Living / YouTube

September 5, 2024

Director Garrett Batty, Actor Kirby Heyborne Talk New Movie ‘Faith of Angels’

Local TV news segment featuring both Garrett Batty and Kirby Heyborne discussing Faith of Angels. Highly useful because it captures both names together in a positive broadcast setting around the film’s release.

This Week in Latter Days

September 3, 2024

Garrett Batty: Mormon Film Maker

Audio podcast interview about Faith of Angels, faith-centered filmmaking, emotional storytelling, casting, distribution, and future projects.

Cwic Show / YouTube

August 31, 2024

The Making Of Faith Of Angels - Garrett Batty (YouTube)

YouTube version of the Cwic interview focused on Batty’s creative rationale, the rescue story, and faith themes in the film.

For All The Saints with Ben Hancock

August 31, 2024

Legendary Latter-day Saint Director Discusses New Movie - Garrett Batty

YouTube interview that positions Batty as a major Latter-day Saint filmmaker and discusses Faith of Angels, The Saratov Approach, Freetown, and his creative process.

Hallmarkies Podcast / Rachel’s Reviews

August 31, 2024

FAITH OF ANGELS Interviews: Director Garrett Batty and Actor John Michael Finley

Rachel Wagner interviews Garrett Batty and John Michael Finley about Faith of Angels. Pairs with Rachel’s positive written review and gives Batty a film-specific interview platform.

Leading Saints / YouTube

The Best Five Years: A How I Lead Interview with Kirby Heyborne

YouTube and podcast interview covering Heyborne’s acting, narration, comedy, BYUtv work, faith, and leadership. Strong positive identity positioning for Heyborne as both performer and servant-leader.

AudioFile / YouTube

October 12, 2023

Behind the Mic: Kirby Heyborne on WHALEFALL

AudioFile video featuring Heyborne discussing what he loved about narrating Whalefall. Useful as recent audiobook industry validation.

Lemonade Stand Stories Podcast

October 7, 2023

Kirby Heyborne: Star of Singles Ward, RM, Best Two Years, and Saints and Soldiers

YouTube and podcast appearance presenting Heyborne through his best-known film roles. Useful as a positive career interview and LDS-cinema recognition asset.

BYUtv Insider / YouTube

September 14, 2019

BYUtv Insider: Kirby Heyborne Interview and Song - Making Good

Studio interview with Heyborne about Making Good, including a performance and song component. Positive, family-friendly BYUtv brand context.

BYUtv / YouTube

August 31, 2019

‘Making Good’ with Kirby Heyborne - Musical Trailer

Promotional video for Heyborne’s BYUtv show Making Good. While not a press interview, it is a high-quality appearance asset showing the upbeat premise of the series and Heyborne’s host persona.

Freetown Interview: Garrett Batty, Adam Abel, Henry Adofo

Broadcast interview page featuring Batty and collaborators around the national opening of Freetown. Useful as older local TV validation of Batty’s career after The Saratov Approach.

Mormon Artist Podcast

Episode 13: Garrett Batty

Audio interview with Garrett Batty discussing Freetown, The Saratov Approach, faith, independent distribution, Mormon cinema, and creative discipline.

PraiseworthyCinema / YouTube

Freetown Movie Interview with Garrett Batty and Adam Abel

Pre-release YouTube interview with director Garrett Batty and producer Adam Abel during an early showing of Freetown. Useful as additional Saratov-era career validation in the run-up to the film's national opening.

Voice Arts Awards / YouTube

January 8, 2015

Kirby Heyborne - Outstanding Audiobook Narration, Teens

Awards-related video connected to Heyborne’s narration recognition for Scowler. Strong positive credibility asset for his audiobook work.

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