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Recorded by Spencer Reece for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on August 18, 2026. www.poets.org
Recorded by Tina Chang for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on August 17, 2026. www.poets.org
Recorded by Academy of American Poets staff for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on August 16, 2026. www.poets.org
Recorded by Academy of American Poets staff for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on August 15, 2026. www.poets.org
Recorded by Ada Limón for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on August 14, 2026. www.poets.org
Recorded by Randall Mann for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on August 13, 2026. www.poets.org
Recorded by Monica Sok for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on August 12, 2026. www.poets.org
Recorded by Marcus Wicker for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on August 11, 2026. www.poets.org
Recorded by Jameson Fitzpatrick for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on August 10, 2026. www.poets.org
Recorded by Academy of American Poets staff for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on August 9, 2026. www.poets.org
Recorded by Academy of American Poets staff for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on August 8, 2026. www.poets.org
Recorded by Tracy K. Smith for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on August 7, 2026. www.poets.org
Recorded by Adrian Matejka for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on August 6, 2026. www.poets.org
On this spellbinding episode of the Archetypal Tarot Podcast, host Cyndera Quackenbush sits down with author and professor Enid Baxter Ryce for a mesmerizing journey through the hidden history of magic, language, and humanity itself. Together, they explore Enid's captivating new book, Ancient Spells and Incantations: Echoes of Magic Through the Ages and Across Cultures, a collection of ancient blessings, curses, healing charms, and spoken rituals gathered from manuscripts spanning centuries and civilizations. From Roman curse tablets to sacred healing prayers, from incantation bowls used to trap spirits to the secret preservation of indigenous magical practices by the very people who sought to erase them, this conversation reveals how deeply human our longing for protection, love, healing, and transformation has always been. Enid and Cyndera dive into the magical power of words themselves: why poetry, prayer, storytelling, and even cursive writing have long been intertwined with spellcraft. They discuss the emotional resonance of ancient incantations, the art of translation across time and culture, and the enduring mystery of words like “abracadabra,” whose origins may point toward the profound idea that we create reality through speech. The episode also touches on tarot, visual symbolism, herbal wisdom, mysticism, language, and the strange beauty of discovering that people thousands of years ago struggled with the same heartbreaks, envies, hopes, and desires we do today. Thought provoking, poetic, and deeply enchanting, this interview is an invitation to remember that magic has always lived in the stories we tell, the words we speak, and the meanings we weave into the world. Enid Baxter Ryce is a writer, artist, and filmmaker who has exhibited at museums internationally, including the National Gallery of Art, the Getty, and the Arnolfini. A descendant of three Salem witches, she comes from a long family history of natural magic practice. Enid has an MFA in visual arts and studied at Cooper Union, Yale University, and Claremont Graduate University. She won the Elizabeth Kray Prize from the Society for American Poets when she graduated from Cooper Union. Enid is currently working on the Getty Foundation Art x Science Initiative project “From the Ground Up: Nurturing Diversity in Hostile Environments,” a forward-looking ethnobotanical study undertaken as the basis of a forthcoming exhibition and an accompanying publication at Armory Center for the Arts. She is the community engagement director and a curator for the Philip Glass Center for Art, Science, and the Environment. Her latest film, War and the Weather, featuring the music of Philip Glass, premiered at the National Gallery of Art Theater in Washington, DC. Enid's work has been reviewed in The New York Times, Artforum, ArtReview, the Los Angeles Times, and many other publications.
Recorded by Elizabeth Metzger for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on August 5, 2026. www.poets.org
Recorded by Chen Chen for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on August 4, 2026. www.poets.org
Recorded by Meghan O'Rourke for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on August 3, 2026. www.poets.org
Recorded by Academy of American Poets staff for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on August 2, 2026. www.poets.org
Recorded by Academy of American Poets staff for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on August 1, 2026. www.poets.org
Recorded by Leslie Sainz for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 31, 2026. www.poets.org
Recorded by Charif Shanahan for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 31, 2026. www.poets.org
Recorded by Mary Sutton and Charif Shanahan for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 31, 2026 www.poets.org
Recorded by Marwa Helal for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 30, 2026. www.poets.org
Recorded by Kimberly Reyes for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 29, 2026. www.poets.org
On this episode, Jonny Teklit sits down with Jared to talk about crafting odes to small, granular subjects, sharing his personal productivity tips and the common writing advice that doesn't work for him. Plus, Jonny discusses the pros and cons of UW-Madison's rotating genre admissions policy and reflects on how Lynda Barry's comics class changed his perspective on creative talent, revision, and experimentation.Jonny Teklit is an award-winning poet whose work has appeared in The Academy of American Poets, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The Adroit Journal, and elsewhere. He is currently a second-year MFA candidate in poetry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison where he is working on his debut collection. He has an animal fact for any occasion. Find him at his website jonnyteklit.com, on IG @jonnyteklit, and on Twitter @jonnysaysOMG.MFA Writers is hosted by Jared McCormack and produced by Jared McCormack, Hanamori Skoblow, and Brié Goumaz. New episodes are released every two weeks. You can find more MFA Writers at MFAwriters.com.BE PART OF THE SHOWDonate to the show at Buy Me a Coffee.Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.Submit an episode request. If there's a program you'd like to learn more about, contact us and we'll do our very best to find a guest who can speak to their experience.Apply to be a guest on the show by filling out our application.STAY CONNECTEDTwitter: @MFAwriterspodInstagram: @MFAwriterspodcastFacebook: MFA WritersEmail: mfawriterspodcast@gmail.com
Recorded by Emily Jungmin Yoon for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 28, 2026. www.poets.org
Recorded by Divya Victor for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 27, 2026. www.poets.org
Recorded by Academy of American Poets staff for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 26, 2026. www.poets.org
Recorded by Academy of American Poets staff for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 25, 2026. www.poets.org
Recorded by Daniel Borzutzky for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 24, 2026. www.poets.org
Recorded by Cecilia Vicuña for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 23, 2026. www.poets.org
Recorded by Dare Williams for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 22, 2026. www.poets.org
On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot interviews author Justin Wymer about his new poetry collection LET THE FOREST GO. Justin is a writer and educator from West Virginia. He is the author of DEED and has been honored by the Harvard Office for the Arts, the Radcliffe Institute, the University of Iowa, and the Academy of American Poets. His work appears in the Boston Review, the Kenyon Review, Literary Hub, and other publications. Find him online at justinwymer.com.
On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot interviews poet Justin Wymer about his latest collection LET THE FOREST GO. Justin is is a writer and educator from West Virginia. He is the author of DEED and has been honored by the Harvard Office for the Arts, the Radcliffe Institute, the University of Iowa, and the Academy of American Poets. His work appears in the Boston Review, the Kenyon Review, Literary Hub, and other publications. Find him online at justinwymer.com.
Recorded by Elvira Hernández and Thomas Rothefor Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 21, 2026. www.poets.org
Recorded by Meg Day for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 20, 2026. www.poets.org
Recorded by Academy of American Poets staff for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 19, 2026. www.poets.org
This episode covers a new anthology from Wayne State University Press. Titled Black Summers: Growing Up in the Urban Outdoors, this vibrant collection invites readers to breathe deeply and return to that "carefree" season from an urban perspective. These emerging and award-winning creators of all ages recount the struggles and triumph of staking their claim to public spaces. Ranging from poetry to essay, creative nonfiction to comics, this collection blends nostalgia with struggle and resilience. DESIREE COOPERDesiree Cooper, the book's editor, was born in Japan as a military dependent and spent her adulthood in Detroit. She now lives in coastal Virginia where she is raising her grandchildren. She is a Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist, and among her accolades are a 2017 Midland Authors Award Winner in Adult Fiction, a 2017 Michigan Notable Book, a 2016 Midwest Book Award Finalist, and inclusion in the Poets and Writers 5 Over 50.NANDI COMER Our next author is Nandi Comer, an award-winning poet and essayist. She served as the 2nd Poet Laureate of the state of Michigan 2023-2025, during which time she spearheaded Michigan Words and the video series Michigan in Verse. She is the author of the chapbook American Family: A Syndrome. Her debut poetry collection, Tapping Out, won the 2020 Society of Midland Authors Award and the 2020 Julie Suk Award. Her poems and essays have appeared in American Poets, Callaloo, Crab Orchard Review, and others. She currently serves as the 2025-2026 Jay C. and Ruth Halls Poetry Fellow at the University of Wisconsin's Institute for Creative Writing and co-director of Detroit Lit. ROCHELLE WILSON-ELLISNext we have, Rochelle Wilson-Ellis. She is a U.S. Navy veteran whose journey has been shaped by service, resilience, and care for others. Having served aboard the USS Ross and USS George Washington, Rochelle has carried that same spirit of dedication into every chapter of her life. A loving mother of two and a certified baker and pastry chef, she has also spent years working in healthcare. In 2021, Rochelle was trained as a citizen journalist through the Sarah E. Ray Project, helping preserve the oral histories of those who attended Detroit's legendary Action House in the 1970s and '80s. LILLEN WALLEROur final reader is Detroit native Lillien Waller, a poet and essayist. Her poems have been nominated for the Pushcart Prize and Best New Poets, and, in 2015, she received a Kresge Artist Fellowship in Poetry. In 2023, Lillien was awarded an Arts Writers Grant from the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Her essay “Listen Children, All Is Not Lost” appears in the anthology Black Summers: Growing Up in the Urban Outdoors. For more information on the book and the authors, please see the Wayne State University Press website.
Recorded by Academy of American Poets staff for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 18, 2026. www.poets.org
Recorded by Wo Chan for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 17, 2026. www.poets.org
Ally Ang buzzes into the hive to read poems from their book and also to share the poem "Friends with no Benefits" by Megan Fernandes.Ally is the author of Let the Moon Wobble (Alice James Books 2025). A National Endowment for the Arts fellow and MacDowell fellow, Ally's work has appeared in The Rumpus, The Academy of American Poets' Poem-a-Day, The Seattle Met, and elsewhere. They co-host Other People's Poems, a poetry open mic and reading series in Seattle.
Recorded by Diana Bellessi and Leo Boix for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 16, 2026. www.poets.org
Recorded by Luis Chaves and Julia Guez for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 15, 2026. www.poets.org
Recorded by Nicole Cecilia Delgado and Carina del Valle Schorske for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 14, 2026. www.poets.org
Recorded by Hajjar Baban for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 13, 2026. www.poets.org
Recorded by Academy of American Poets staff for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 12, 2026. www.poets.org
David Rivard is a renowned poet with seven books of poetry to his credit. His newest is called “Some of You Will Know”. His other books incude “Standoff”, “Otherwise Elsewhere”, “Sugartown”, “Bewitched Playground”, “Wise Poison”, and “Torque”. His work has won the PEN/New England Prize in poetry, the James Laughlin Prize from the Academy of American Poets, and he has been a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. He's also received fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Civitella Ranieri Foundation. My featured song is “Heat 2007”, from the album Prisoners Of Love. Spotify link. —------------------------------------ The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries! Click here for Start Here Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Testimonials Click here for Pillars Click here for Robert's Project Grand Slam Click here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email Updates Click here to Rate and Review the podcast —---------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH DAVID:www.davidrivard.net —------------------------------------ ROBERT'S NEWEST RELEASE:“THE BUZZ” - Ft. Darius de Haas (vocals) and Dave Eggar (Celo). Short, Sweet and Totally Different CLICK HERE FOR OFFICIAL VIDEO CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —-------------------------------------- Audio production: Jimmy RavenscroftKymera FilmsConnect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comFollow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.com
Recorded by Academy of American Poets staff for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 11, 2026. www.poets.org
Recorded by Margaret Rhee for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 10, 2026. www.poets.org
Recorded by Lucas de Lima for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 9, 2026. www.poets.org