Podcasts about Poet

Compartimos hoy la segunda parte de nuestro Evento BazArte que hicimos en conjunto con la entidad ⁠Amor Que Sana⁠ el pasado 16 de Mayo en el Museo de la Música Puertorriqueña. En esta ocasión compartimos música de Juan Riestra y la poesía de Rachel Smith, Susan Hernandez Virola y Sabrina Ahmed. Visita a nuestro auspiciador ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Poet's Passage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Siguenos aquí y visita nuestra tienda

Poet, Director and Artist Thee Rose talk about his short film "Artifice" about where the inspiration came from post pandemic and how he uses his poetry to narrate the film. "Artifice" is based on identity and labels that the artist has dealt with... Attending Newfest helped Thee realize he had a voice and a story to tell How poetry and spoken word are the forefront for them Discussion on where we are now and where are we from and how they can be conflicting... The film is meant to sit with the audience to confront their own issues with identity and more... "Artifice" will screen at Frameline's Trans New Weird Shorts on June 22 Frameline.org  Follow Thee Rose on IG @starveligmoon Hot Topic: Harvey Guillén on 'letting you in' versus 'coming out'...plus George Michael older tweet that has gone viral now Hot Topic: Why some gay bars in the Castro in SF have TSA-face like scanners.... Hot Topic: Mt. Sinai accused of sharing trans records... Advice: My boyfriend and I opened up our relationship and now he's sleeping with a woman... Thirst Trap: which adult performer took the hottest shot this week? Follow Steve V's new Substack features weekly articles: https://substack.com/@tagspodcast Follow Stevie on IG: @iam_stevev Follow Kodi on IG: @mistahmaurice Follow Teddy on IG: @teddyalexis Rate and Review us! Wanna drop a weekly or one time tip to TAGSPODCAST - Show your love for the show and support TAGS! Visit our website: tagspodcast.com Needs some advice for a sex or relationship conundrum? Ask TAGS! DM US ON IG or https://www.talkaboutgaysex.com/contact Follow Of a Certain Age on IG: @ofacertainagepod   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Conversations with Jeremy, I sit down with Original Poetree! Original Poetree is a poet and spoken word artist Original Poetree's work explores themes of healing, identity, emotional release, and personal transformation.

Paul Hill and Dr. Jenifer "Dr. Dust" Millard host.  Damien Phillips, John Wildridge and Dustin Ruoff produce. It's the chatty astrowaffle episode! Psyche rushing past Mars, Power instrument at VLT, GCSE Astronomy exams and listener emails.   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

6/10/26: Host Brian Adams Amherst Town Councilor Lynn Griesemer: Budget, Overrides, Potholes & what to do with Hampshire College Cassandra Holden Founder & Executive Director of Bombyx in Florence: Arts, Equity, & Eclectic performances Jenny Green, Authenticity Chair of the Green Valley Homestead: dressing for the revolution, celebrating the 250th anniversary in style Cool Films w/ Larry Hott & Leslie Askew: In Search of Phyllis Wheatley, enslaved Genius Poet of the 18th century

Poet of the Week, June 8–14, 2026. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/ria-deguzman

Monday on the "Sound of Ideas," we'll talk to Northeast Ohio bibliophiles about their favorite books of 2026 so far. They'll be recommending new novels, nonfiction reads, some classics, as well as new books by Northeast Ohio writers. The group will also touch on how to keep kids engaged in reading over the summer, and how to cut back on screen time in order to read more. Guests: - Karen Long, Former Manager, Anisfield Wolf Book Awards - Kate Merlene, Branch Services Supervisor, Orange Branch - Cuyahoga County Public Library - Lori Zaim, Owner, Fireside Bookshop - George Bilgere, PhD, Poet; English Professor, John Carroll University Guest Picks "The Calamity Club" by Kathryn Stockett "Life & Death & Giants" by Ron Rindo "Playground" by Richard Powers "Whistler" by Ann Patchett "The Midnight Train" by Matt Haig "A Paris Apartment" by Michelle Gable "Missing Sam" by Thrity Umrigar "Cool Machine" by Colson Whitehead "Earth 7" by Deb Olin Unferth "Eating Ashes" by Brenda Navarro "House of Day, House of Night" by Olga Tokarczuk "John of John" by Douglass Stuart "Mule Boy" by Andrew Krivak "This is Where the Serpent Lives" by Daniyal Mueenuddin "Wreck of the Mentor" by Eric Jay Dolin "Don't Call It Art" by Austin Kleon "London Falling" by Patrick Radden Keefe "Land" by Maggie O'Farrell "The Antidote" by Karen Russell "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir "Kin" by Tayari Jones "Dog Show" by Billy Collins "Season of the Second Thought" by Lynn Powell "Ghost Variations" by Elton Glaser "Train Dreams" by Denis Johnson "The Imperfectionists" by Tom Rachman "Devil in a Blue Dress" by Walter Mosely "Quartet in Autumn" by Barbara Pim "On The Hippie Trail" by Rick Steves "The Land and Its People" by David Sedaris "The Death and Life of the Great Lakes" by Dan Egan Ideastream Staff Picks "Song of Achilles" by Madeline Miller "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin "Football" by Chuck Klosterman "Fever Beach" by Carl Hiassen "The Chronicles of Narnia" by C.S. Lewis "The Light Eaters: How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth" by Zoe Schlanger "Darkwater: Voices From Within The Veil" by W.E.B. DuBois "What Did You Eat Yesterday" by Fumi Yoshinaga "Yesteryear" by Caro Claire Burke "1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History--and How It Shattered a Nation" by Andrew Ross Sorkin "Wild Dark Shore" by Charlotte McConaghy "My Friends" by Fredrik Backman "Lil' John: Laughing My Way Through Life: Stories from an Accidental Career on Cleveland TV―and More!" by Lil' John Rinaldi

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On the June 6 WBGO Journal, we have interviews with poet Kevin Powell, members of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band and the host of the Ganja Granny podcast

In episode 172 Veronica and Laurie talk books and writing from opposite sides of the country (and not without some technical glitches). We have news, WA writers resources, and the newly amalgamated Public and Educational Lending Rights. Laurie has a wonderful chat with poet Shannon Jade.Book spotlights this ep:1. Alba: Hidden Secrets by Verity Croker - mystery2. The Next Round by Eva Frances - romance3. The Medusa Situation by Gabiann Marin - fantasy4. A Kingdom of Curses: The Emergence by Danielle Drummond – fantasy5. The Grimsdale Claimant by BG Hilton – science fiction6. A Game of Masquerade by Shani Cossins – speculative historical thrillerIntro - 00:57Industry News - 06:47Book Spotlights - 12:59Author Interview with Shannon Jade - 27:59Post Interview chat - 1:05:39Quotes - 1:07:10Author Reading - 1:09:37Support the showThanks for listening.Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.

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In this episode of LAB, Zach Elliott sits down with Singer-Songwriter, Poet, and Author Andy Squyres for a rich conversation on faith, beauty, storytelling, suffering, doubt, and the vocation of the artist. Together, they explore the experiences that shaped Andy's creative journey, from discovering literature as a kid to finding his voice beyond the expectations of the Christian music industry.  This conversation is an invitation to slow down, pay attention to the burning bushes around us, and rediscover the beauty that awakens us to what is true, good, and real. Thank you for joining the conversation and embodying the life and beauty of the gospel. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and follow LAB the Podcast. Listen to Andy Squyres:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/1zs56l8qWxeDZ5aBAulSJU?si=_BEDGhoyTfqslhejr-BONQSupport / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/supportFor More Videos, Subscribe: @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | @andysquyres#AndySquyres #LABPodcast #FaithAndArt #BeautyMatters #ChristianCreativity #Songwriting #Poetry #Theology #FaithAndDoubt #Storytelling #BeautySavesTheWorld #SpiritualFormation #CultureAndFaith #LeadWithBeauty #Imagination #labthepodcast #lifeandbeauty #zachelliott Support the show

“I use play as kind of a backdoor to talk about tougher subjects,” says poet Kelli Russell Agodon, “but also as a front door for the reader to be able to listen.” Her most recent book, Accidental Devotions, blends humor, vulnerability, aging, the chaos of relationships, and the art of humaning. In this episode, of Emerging form we talk with Kelli about* Writing in service to “The Quiet Rebels”* Finding the form for a poem or book at the end of the project* Where to put the most vulnerable content in a book* Learning to trust the reader* The importance of vulnerability* Value of human connection through the arts* The role of obsession in art* Creating touchstones for the reader* The role of play in poetry* How do we know if what we write is successful?Plus, Kelli reads “Alexa, Why Am I Falling Apart” and we converse about the role of human-made art in an increasingly technological world.Kelli Russell Agodon's most recent book is Accidental Devotions (Copper Canyon Press, 2026). She is the author of five poetry collections. Her work has received numerous honors, including the Dorothy Rosenberg Poetry Prize, a Poetry Society of America Prize, the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award in Poetry, and three Washington State Book Award finalist selections. She is the cofounder of Two Sylvias Press, teaches in Pacific Lutheran University's Rainier Writing Workshop MFA program, and cohosts the poetry series Poems You Need with Melissa Studdard. She lives in a sleepy seaside town in Washington State.Postcards from a Poet newsletter: https://kelliagodon.substack.com/subscribeKelli's websiteKelli's YouTube channel This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emergingform.substack.com/subscribe

6/4/26 Eric Nakajima, Holyoke's Dir of Planning and Econ Dev: a proposed data center; the city's hydro-created power; transforming the dilapidated K-Mart Plaza; also, Framebridge Custom Framing -- opening & hiring soon. Northampton-based poet and novelist Jendi Reiter on “Introvert Pervert” & his upcoming events at the Broadside and Odyssey Books. Congressman Jim McGovern: the debate and vote on the Iran War and the War Powers Act. Any chance Congress can control Trump? We Fishwrap Hadley's Override, & Kelsey Flynn talks turkey. Nhtn Jazz Fest Pres Ruth Griggs, Grammy Award-winning vocalist Catherine Russell & jazz vocalist Carol Abbe Smith on “The Girls in the Band” & Int'l Sweethearts of Rhythm -- coming to the Northampton Center for the Arts.

Jason Gebhardt is the winner of the Washington Writers' Publishing House 50th Anniversary Editor's Poetry Prize for "DICTIONARY OF AIR." He lives in Washington, DC with his family and works as a preschool teacher. 

The poetry of Matt Sedillo [https://www.mattsedillopoetry.com/about] -- a fearless, challenging and at times even confrontational blend of humor, history and political theory -- is at times a shot in the arm of pure revolutionary adrenaline. It also acts as a sobering call for the fundamental restructuring of society in the interest of people not profits. Passionate, analytical, humorous and above all sincere, Matt's poetry revolution is a clarion call for those who know a new world is not only possible but inevitable.​ Matt Sedillo, who appeared in this interview from 2022, has been described in ROAR Magazine as “one of the most important working-class intellectuals of our time.” In this encore presentation, Matt discusses his book, City on the Second Floor, published by Flowersong Press [https://www.flowersongpress.com/home]. He is a Poet and Writer in Residence at Re Arte and also author of 'Mowing Leaves of Grass'. Author Paul Ortiz wrote "Matt Sedillo's poetic work is full of history, struggle, tragedy, anger, joy, despair, possibility and faith in the struggles of working class people to overcome the forces of capitalism and racism.” Matt Sedillo also has been called the "best political poet in America" as well as "the poet laureate of the struggle" by academics, poets, and journalists alike. He has appeared on CSPAN and has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, among other publications. Jessica Aldridge, Co-Host and Producer of EcoJustice Radio, is an environmental educator, community organizer, and 15-year waste industry leader. She is a co-founder of SoCal 350, organizer for ReusableLA, and founded Adventures in Waste. She is a former professor of Recycling and Resource Management at Santa Monica College, and an award recipient of the international 2021 Women in Sustainability Leadership and the 2016 inaugural Waste360, 40 Under 40. He is also a returning guest of EcoJustice Radio; check out episode 105 where he and fellow poet Awa Ndiaye discuss Spoken Word: Challenging Mainstream Discourse on Climate. https://wilderutopia.com/ecojustice-radio/spoken-word-challenging-mainstream-discourse-on-climate/ To buy Matt Sedillo's latest book, 'City on the Second Floor': https://www.amazon.com/City-Second-Floor-Matt-Sedillo/dp/1953447899 Podcast Website: http://ecojusticeradio.org/ Podcast Blog: https://www.wilderutopia.com/category/ecojustice-radio/ Support the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio Executive Producer: Jack Eidt Host and Producer: Jessica Aldridge Engineer and Original Music: Blake Quake Beats Episode 129 Image: Matt Sedillo

Poet and storyteller Jay Leeming explores the poem "After a Death" by the Swedish poet Tomas Transtromer. www.JayLeeming.com

Lydia Lunch unpacks the raw origins of No Wave, her squatting-and-surviving New York story, and why after five decades of confrontational art, pleasure remains the ultimate rebellion. Australian tour tickets and show info here. Topics Include: Lydia Lunch is touring Australia and New Zealand in June She's performing Suicide and Alan Vega covers across multiple cities Australia holds deep personal meaning — Roland S. Howard, Tex Perkins, lifelong friends Lydia considers herself a comedian; most people are just too afraid to laugh Words are her primary art — music is just the machine gun She sleeps in two-hour shifts and wakes famished at 5am every day Creativity has no fixed time — she writes song lyrics in five minutes flat She self-publishes through 48-hour printing, selling books for $20, cost $4 True crime forensics and Matthew McConaughey in Magic Mike are her guilty pleasures Daily she rotates between war, politics, and apocalyptic comedy — Dear Ivanka included She's actively promoting new bands: Genra's Death, Bog Creeper, New City Slang Instrumental music — Budos Band, Yusef Lateef, Baba Zula — is her listening diet Suicide and Mars were already playing when she arrived in New York Suicide actually coined the term "punk rock" on flyers back in 1972 No Wave wasn't a movement — it was personal insanity in a decaying city The name "No Wave" just came out of her mouth in one interview If you couldn't play, you had to be brutally tight — or else She taught a homeless man she'd befriended to play drums for Teenage Jesus Teenage Jesus songs were written on a borrowed bass she barely understood She squatted an abandoned Tribeca building, running electricity from neighbours to rehearse Teenage Jesus singles on Migraine Records likely preceded the No New York compilation Beirut Slump was horror rock — described as a slug over a razor blade She arrived in New York with $200, a suitcase, and zero contacts Seeing Suicide at Max's Kansas City with ten people changed everything instantly Martin Rev gave teenage Lydia vitamins; Alan Vega was leather-bound and irresistible She boycotted Bowie and Iggy in Rochester — accidentally saving them from a drug bust Mick Ronson's Slaughter on 10th Avenue: the glam record Bowie quietly stole from Lou Reed — always a dick; Warhol — vapid, but his car crashes were great She owns every recording, every publishing right — everything she's ever made Her reward for a lifetime of rebellion: pleasure, rage, and zero regrets High resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Apple: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-ios Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-spot Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-amazon Support the show at Patreon.com/VinylGuide

Poet of the Week, June 1–7, 2026. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/sui-wang

Dr. James Hollis is a prominent Jungian psychoanalyst; Paul Hoover has published over 16 books of poetry and teaches creative writing at San Francisco State; and the host, Terry Pettit, is a former coach at the University of Nebraska and a current author of poetry and non-fiction. 60 years ago, Hoover and Pettit were students in Jim Hollis' poetry class at Manchester University. That relationship changed their life journeys. This is a podcast featuring three friends discussing poetry, archetypes, coaching, and their individual journeys. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us Fan MailIn this deeply honest and emotionally layered episode of The Box & The Sky series, Keya McClain the Poet explores the uncomfortable but necessary conversation surrounding performative empowerment, hidden competition, projection, and the emotional tension that can quietly exist between women.Empowerment & The Box dives into the ways many women genuinely begin relationships, collaborations, and friendships with authentic intentions — only to later confront unresolved insecurities, comparison wounds, scarcity mindsets, and internalized conditioning surrounding beauty, success, desirability, confidence, visibility, and validation.In this episode, Keya discusses:• Why women are subconsciously conditioned to compete from childhood• The difference between authentic empowerment and performative sisterhood• Passive aggression, subtle competition, and emotional dishonesty between women• Projection, comparison, and unresolved self-worth wounds• Why some women secretly resent the women they publicly support• The emotional complexity of visibility, confidence, beauty, healing, and authenticity• Why emotionally healed women feel safe around other powerful women• The importance of honest self-reflection and emotional accountabilityKeya also explores how many women secretly long for emotionally safe connection while still navigating internalized beliefs rooted in comparison, scarcity, and validation.This conversation is not about condemning women.It is about honesty, healing, accountability, and emotional freedom.Because real empowerment does not require another woman to shrink in order for you to feel powerful.Support the show

Andrea Grant's latest book is Modern Natives: An Illustrated Collection of Reimagined Coast Salish Myths. This edition of KVC-Arts is an introduction to Andrea as author, artist, poet and more - and looking at some film work past and present.

— In this meaningful podcast episode, we explore resilience, survival, and the indomitable human spirit through the lens of personal stories. Chaz Holesworth shares his journey, his heart, his inspiring artistic work and profound view of life. With a focus on authenticity, humor, and heartfelt advocacy for social justice , this podcast is about standing up for the underdog and championing causes that matter. Chaz's "Life and How to Live" memoir series is a testament to the power of hope and renewal. Tune in as he shares his vulnerabilities, embraces his unpredictable journeys, and discover that no matter the obstacles, there's always a way forward. Valeria interviews Chaz Holesworth — He is the author of the memoir series "Life and How to Live It." Chaz Holesworth grew up in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood, where addiction, poverty, and faith defined his daily life. Those experiences shaped his perspective and fueled his drive to write honestly about survival, memory, and meaning. Now living in the suburbs with his wife and their dog, he still carries Philly with him in his humor and his belief in standing up for the underdog. When he isn't writing, Chaz can be found at a live show, exploring new corners of the world, or enjoying a craft beer. A passionate advocate for social justice, he is deeply committed to championing the rights of workers and animals, striving to make a difference in the causes closest to his heart. Life and How to Live It is his memoir series told with unflinching honesty. With his gift for storytelling, he writes to connect, to remember, and to show others that even in the darkest corners of the past, there is a way forward. To learn more about Chaz Holesworth and his work!

Send us Fan MailIn this bold and deeply honest episode of The Box & The Sky series, Keya McClain the Poet explores the emotional and societal policing of women's desire, confidence, sensuality, and self-expression.The Policing of Women's Desire, Confidence & Expression dives into the contradictions women — especially Black women — often face when embracing their femininity, sexuality, confidence, beauty, boundaries, and personal freedom in a world that simultaneously desires, critiques, judges, and attempts to control them.From respectability politics and inherited shame to double standards in dating, leadership, and visibility, Keya unpacks the emotional tension many women experience when simply trying to exist authentically in their bodies, energy, and expression.In this episode, Keya discusses:• Why women are often punished for confidence and self-expression• The contradictions surrounding femininity, sensuality, and desirability• How Black women are both hypersexualized and heavily judged• The emotional impact of respectability politics and societal expectations• Why authenticity often makes people uncomfortable• Reclaiming desire without shame or apology• The difference between expression and performance• Learning to honor your full humanity without fragmentationKeya also explores how many women have been conditioned to disconnect from their sensuality, softness, voice, confidence, or emotional truth in order to feel accepted, respected, or safe.This conversation is for the women who are tired of shrinking, hiding, suppressing, or apologizing for their confidence, beauty, intelligence, sensuality, emotional depth, or evolving identity.You do not have to fragment yourself to be respected.And your confidence does not make you less worthy of love, softness, depth, or dignity.Support the show

Compartimos hoy la primera parte de nuestro Evento BazArte que hicimos en conjunto con la entidad Amor Que Sana el pasado 16 de Mayo en el Museo de la Música Puertorriqueña. En esta ocasión compartimos poesía de Lionel Sanvega, José Santos Vega, Nory Malugin, Eduardo Rodriguez, Alexis Mercado y William Perez VegaVisita a nuestro auspiciador ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Poet's Passage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Siguenos aquí y visita nuestra tienda

Poet, performer and award-winning author, Tusiata Avia has forged her own path as a Pasifika voice on themes like racism and identity delivered with humour, honesty and courage. The 2026 International Institute of Modern Letters Writer in Residence for the Academy of New Zealand Literature, her latest work is called Giving Birth to My Father. A collection of poems, it is an exploration and expression of grief and acceptance. She speaks to Susie about loss, life - and getting into trouble.

Poet, musician, actor, & writer Saul Williams joins Bad Faith podcast for the first time to talk about how art can help feed this revolutionary moment and expand our understanding of our potential as a global community. But also, Briahna is still hyper-fixated on the prominent role the Israel-critical right is playing in the anti-war space, and what the implications are for building a left, anti war, internationalist movement that can't be "America first" insofar as our way of life is dependent on the immiseration of the global south. We work through all of this in a deeply nuanced, compassionate, and musical 2 hour chat. Subscribe to Bad Faith on YouTube for video of this episode. Find Bad Faith on Twitter (@badfaithpod) and Instagram (@badfaithpod). Produced by Armand Aviram. Theme by Nick Thorburn (@nickfromislands).

On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," poet and literature Prof. Adrienne Danyelle Oliver talks about three other poets who are reading at our “When We Exhale” live event.

We're celebrating the release of Peculiar Perspectives by Ed Ahern. We sat down for a little while and talked about this lovely poetry collection and more. About the Book: Twenty-four glimpses into the absurd, the tender, and the beautifully human.These twenty-four short poems are personal rather than political, reflective rather than polemic-quiet observations shaped by a life that has been, at times, unruly, uneven, and richly human. They invite the reader not to debate or defend, but simply to recognize: to nod in wry agreement at the small absurdities, contradictions, and tender ironies that fill our everyday lives.Drawn from a long and garishly checkered journey-one navigated more by instinct than intention-these poems distill experience into brief, free verse moments. They could have unfolded as sprawling autobiographical narratives, layered with embellishment and softened by false modesty. But that is not their nature. The voice here leans toward the epigrammatic rather than the epic, favoring canapés over feasts-small, carefully offered portions meant to be savored, not consumed all at once.At the heart of this collection lies a lifelong devotion to language. Beyond family, the author's enduring love affair has been with reading, writing, and speaking words-finding in them both refuge and revelation. These poems arise from that relationship: an urge not just to observe life, but to shape it into something shareable. Many of these pieces have found their way into print and into the air-read aloud to audiences, sometimes more than once-where their quiet truths and subtle humor continue to resonate.The subjects are not grand events or sweeping declarations, but the small, often overlooked details that give life its texture: fleeting thoughts, peculiar habits, private contradictions, and the strange comforts we build for ourselves. Each poem captures a moment of recognition-sometimes amused, sometimes bittersweet, often both at once. Together, they form a mosaic of perspective: two dozen glimpses into a mind attuned to the eccentricities and quiet wonders that surround us.This is a book that does not rush. It lingers. It invites pause. It allows space for reflection, for a half-smile, for the subtle realization that what seems uniquely strange is often universally shared. There are no epic climaxes here, no sweeping resolutions-only the gentle accumulation of insight, the steady uncovering of meaning in the seemingly mundane.In these pages, we are reminded that life's significance is rarely found in its grandest moments, but in its smallest ones: the passing thought, the odd realization, the quiet acceptance. These poems offer not answers, but companionship-a recognition that we are all navigating our own peculiar paths, doing the best we can with what we notice, remember, and feel.This little book allows us to smile at the absurdities we put ourselves through, while also inviting us to slow down long enough to savor the moments that offer contentment. It is, at its core, a celebration of the imperfect, the peculiar, and the profoundly human.Buy this book: https://www.prolificpulse.com/edahern

Jim Krosschell and I sat down for a discussion about his latest poetry book release "Man Afield" and more. About "Man Afield"Man Afield is a lyrical journey through the living world, guided by a backyard naturalist attuned to both wonder and warning. These poems chronicle spiritual and physical excursions into landscapes larger than any one mind or body — places where awe, joy, disorientation, and reckoning intertwine. Organized in six evocative sections, the collection:I. bears witness from a seaside deck;II. wanders through yard and neighboring woods;III. explores the shifting shoreline;IV. imagines the vast and restless ocean;V. surveys the scars of environmental damage;VI. honors home in its many meanings. Throughout, the poems dwell in the charged space where humans and the natural world meet. They examine our peculiar paradox: we are the only species that knowingly fouls its own nest — and the only one capable of choosing restraint. With clear-eyed honesty, Man Afield mourns the grinding erosion of precious places while celebrating the stubborn beauty that persists despite us — and sometimes because of us. From deck to forest trail, from tidal pull to smoke-streaked sky, these poems trace one person's evolving relationship with plants, animals, weather, memory, and spirit. Intimate yet expansive, they invite readers to travel outward into the wild and inward toward belonging.​Man Afield is at once a field journal, a meditation, and a love song — to earth, to home, and to the fragile bond between them.Learn more and make your purchase: https://www.prolificpulse.com/jimkrosschell

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip is joined by the incredible musician and poet AJA MONET!To use a couple of words to sum up the essence of someone is a strange thing indeed, and this subject comes up in this chat too. The idea of indentity versus what one strives for. This is most definitely an episode for the appreciators of the craft of poetry, but not ONLY that - it's more like a demonstration of why everything else around it matters so much, and how poetry is achieved by plugging into community, society, and life its very self. It's fascinating hearing about Aja's New York upbringing, and how exposure to the urban envrionment and the people within it helped cultivate the person she would grow into - Aja really does live and embody the life of a creator, and the self-proclaimed status of 'surrealist blues poet' is perfect indeed. You'll definitely get a huge amount from the chat if you yourself are involved in words, but if you're in the least bit creative and find that side of your life as crucial as air and water, you'll get so much from the chat. Peep the new album 'The Color Of Rain' at your nearest opportunity in the links below!PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting natureNEW ALBUM HERE!INSTAGRAMWEBSITESPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTOREPIP TWITCH • (music stuff)PIP INSTAGRAMPIP TWITTERPIP PATREONPIP IMDB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Poetry as Therapy: Finding Meaning & Reducing Anxiety with Margaret Bryden Margaret Bryden is a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, author, and founder of Sage Insight Therapy. She works with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction and life transitions. Margaret is the author of How I Understand It: A Bad Poet's Guide to Mental Health & Resilience, where she introduces “bad poetry” as a powerful, accessible tool for emotional processing and insight. Through her work, she helps people start understanding themselves in a way that leads to real connection, clarity and resilience.Linkshttps://www.sageinsighttherapy.com/https://www.instagram.com/sage_insight_therapy/Tagspodcast for creatives,creative podcast,podcast creator interviews,professional podcast,creative podcasts,podcast host interviews,creative podcast ideas,Author,Books,Counselor,Mental Health,Mental Health Advocacy,Mental Health Awareness,Mental Illness,Poet,Self Help,TherapistSupport PEG by checking out our Sponsors:Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code “GHOST” and receive a 1-month free premium subscription.The best tool for getting podcast guests:https://podmatch.com/signup/phantomelectricghostSubscribe to our Instagram for exclusive content:https://www.instagram.com/expansive_sound_experiments/Subscribe to our YouTube https://youtube.com/@phantomelectricghost?si=rEyT56WQvDsAoRprRSShttps://anchor.fm/s/3b31908/podcast/rssSubstackhttps://substack.com/@phantomelectricghost?utm_source=edit-profile-page

The books or articles quoted in my commentary are:  The Secret Message of Jesus: Uncovering the Truth that Could Change Everything: Brian D McLaren Any reflections, comments, thoughts, and perhaps your own idea of a retelling in your setting, please send them to me at theanxiouspoetspodcast@gmail.com You can read the text and see accompanying material on my Substack - https://adriangrscott.substack.com  

Seán's guest has always been fascinated by the longest building in Ireland, the old Victorian Cork District Lunatic Asylum, on the bank of the River Lee. Now, her new novel ‘Said the Dead' is directly informed by the women whose stories she found in the archives.Poet and author Doireann Ní Ghríofa joins to discuss…

 This episode is brought to you by WHOOP, Timeline and  Audible. Poet, speaker, and transformational coach Adam Roa breaks down the modern crisis of masculinity, emotional safety, conscious relationships, and the hidden ways people abandon themselves in pursuit of comfort, validation, and love. This conversation explores why so many men feel lost, angry, disconnected, and emotionally shut down, how unresolved wounds show up in relationships, and why healing doesn't happen in isolation — it happens through safe connection. Adam shares powerful insights on balancing masculine and feminine energy, the difference between fireworks and mature love, why creativity is a wellness practice, and how saying "yes" to small intuitive nudges ultimately transformed his life and career. From conscious communication to emotional resilience, purpose, relationships, creativity, and modern masculinity, this episode is a deep exploration into what it actually means to become fully embodied and move Ever Forward. Follow Adam @adam.roa Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- 00:00 – Why So Many Men Feel Lost, Angry & Emotionally Shut Down 01:36 – Adam Roa on Self-Love, Triggers & Conscious Relationships 04:20 – What a Truly Conscious Relationship Actually Looks Like 06:00 – Why You Don't Need to Be "Fully Healed" Before Love 09:10 – Emotional Safety & Learning to Communicate Honestly 13:05 – Masculinity, Modern Dating & Mixed Signals for Men 16:03 – Why Relationships Can't Make You Happy 18:21 – The Dangerous Fantasy of "Movie Love" 23:45 – The Hidden Expectations We Bring Into Relationships 24:25 – Personal Development & Rewriting Your Internal Stories 27:06 – Why Creativity Is a Wellness Practice 28:18 – Adam's Journey from Suppression to Spoken Word Poetry 32:06 – The Viral Poem That Changed Adam Roa's Life 33:23 – The Power of Saying "Yes" to Your Calling 34:03 – Why People Abandon Themselves Instead of Taking the Next Step 38:30 – Growth, Discomfort & Emotional Resilience 40:19 – The Biggest Lie Men Have Been Told About Strength 43:43 – Emotional Safety in Relationships & Masculine Leadership 47:24 – Communication Frameworks That Actually Work 50:10 – Masculinity Retreats, Men's Work & Emotional Capacity 52:03 – Why Warriors Historically Had to Be Poets 54:04 – The Yin & Yang of Masculinity and Emotional Balance 57:01 – King, Warrior, Magician, Lover & Male Archetypes 01:00:10 – Adam on Identity Shifts, Creativity & Reinvention 01:05:30 – Rapid Fire: Truth, Expression, Safety & Aliveness 01:08:19 – Why Simplicity Matters More Than Ever Today 01:11:00 – What "Ever Forward" Means to Adam Roa ----- Episode resources: Watch and subscribe on YouTube Learn more about Adam WHOOP: Track sleep, recovery, stress, HRV, training performance, and daily readiness with the wearable Chase has trusted for years Timeline Nutrition Mitopure: Support mitochondrial health, recovery, strength, endurance, and healthy aging with Mitopure Audible Free 30-Day Trial: Free 30-day Audible trial and start listening to audiobooks on the go

Most people know Jay's Sporting Goods as the giant Michigan sporting goods store… but very few know how it actually started. In today's episode, I sit down with Arlene Yost, Jeff Poet and JJ Poet to hear the real story behind the empire. What started in the trunk of Jay Poet's car in the 1960s eventually turned into the largest privately owned sporting goods store in the country. Before the massive stores, packed aisles, and loyal customers… there was a one-car garage, a dream, and a family willing to bet everything on it. This episode dives into the history, sacrifices, risks, and moments that built Jay's into what it is today. Some of the stories in this one honestly sound too crazy to be real. If you love hunting, the outdoors, business, or just hearing how something legendary was built from absolutely nothing, you're going to want to hear this one all the way through. This was a special episode for me to record, and I'm incredibly thankful the Poet family sat down to share it. Enjoy. . . . Promo Codes: Latitude Outdoors: thefall Americas Best Bowstrings: TFP Helix Broadheads:TFP Faceoff Ebikes: TFP Asio Gear: FALL20 Kuhle Archery: FALL25 . . . Partner Websites: Jays Sporting Goods - https://www.jayssportinggoods.com/ Helix Broadheads - https://www.helixbroadheads.com/ Latitude Outdoors - https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/ Garmin Bow Sights - https://www.garmin.com/en-US/c/outdoor-recreation/sportsman-and-tactical-devices/ Prime Archery - https://www.g5prime.com/ Asio Gear - https://asiogear.com?utm_source=pro&utm_medium=fall Faceoff Hunting Ebikes - https://www.faceoffebikes.com/ Michigan Buckpole - https://mibuckpole.com/ Vitalize Seed Company - https://vitalizeseed.com/ Kuhle Archery - https://kuhlearchery.com/ Everland Outdoors - https://everlandoutdoors.com/  Moonguide - https://moonguide.com/ Moultrie - https://www.moultrie.com/ Don't forget to check out the Fall Podcast Youtube channel for new content. Subscribe to the channel as well. Thank you. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSCcGJeHHxejFXBZAO83QA For updates from The Fall Podcast: The Fall Podcast on Instagram - The Fall Podcast The Fall Podcast on Facebook - The Fall Podcast Facebook The Fall Podcast Youtube Channel - The Fall Podcast Youtube Channel Subscribe and Rate us on Itunes: SUBSCRIBE to The Fall Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric, Robert, and the Minister start the 2026 film season discussion with current Shudder exclusive HONEY BUNCH, and then a Columbian gem from Cannes called A POET.   HONEY BUNCH.......6:01 A POET.......49:28   Email:  FlicksationPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky  Call or text the voicemail line:  (608) 535-9302   2026 Flicksation Podcast Network

Send us Fan MailIn this thought-provoking episode of The Box & The Sky series, Keya McClain the Poet explores why multifaceted women often disrupt traditional leadership models and challenge environments built on predictability, hierarchy, emotional suppression, and control.Why Multifaceted Women Threaten Traditional Leadership Models dives into the emotional, cultural, and professional realities many women — especially Black women — experience when they lead authentically instead of performatively.From being labeled “too emotional,” “too direct,” “too strong,” or “too intimidating,” Keya unpacks the impossible standards women often navigate in leadership spaces where emotional intelligence, intuition, empathy, creativity, and authenticity are undervalued or misunderstood.In this episode, Keya discusses:• Why traditional leadership often rewards emotional detachment• The burden of perception multifaceted women carry in leadership spaces• How emotionally intelligent leadership is frequently overlooked or underestimated• The tension between authenticity and professionalism• Why layered women disrupt environments built on predictability• The emotional exhaustion of constantly self-monitoring in leadership roles• Redefining power, authority, and leadership through humanity and self-awareness• Why women should not have to harden themselves to lead effectivelyKeya also explores the loneliness many women leaders experience when they refuse to flatten themselves to fit outdated expectations of professionalism, dominance, or emotional distance.This conversation is for the women who lead with depth, vision, discernment, empathy, strategy, and authenticity in spaces that often struggle to understand complexity.You do not have to abandon your humanity to become powerful.And emotional intelligence is not a weakness — it is leadership.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode of The Box & The Sky series, Keya McClain the Poet dives into the emotional performance many Black women are forced to navigate in corporate and professional spaces.Corporate Spaces and the Box explores the unspoken pressure to constantly self-monitor, code-switch, emotionally regulate, and shrink parts of yourself in order to survive professionally while still being respected, heard, and valued.From tone-policing and perception management to the exhaustion of always having to appear “pleasant,” “non-threatening,” or “strong,” Keya unpacks the emotional choreography many women quietly perform behind the scenes in the workplace.In this episode, Keya discusses:• The emotional exhaustion of code-switching• Why professionalism often rewards performance over authenticity• The burden of perception Black women carry in corporate spaces• Being labeled “aggressive,” “difficult,” or “intimidating” for simply being direct• The complexity of being both empathic and strategic in leadership• Why layered women disrupt environments built on predictability• Redefining success beyond titles, survival, and self-abandonmentKeya also explores how many women disconnect from themselves professionally after years of self-monitoring and emotional suppression — and why more women are now choosing authenticity, peace, alignment, and emotional freedom over performative professionalism.This conversation is for every woman who has ever felt pressured to flatten herself in order to fit inside corporate culture.You are not unprofessional because you are layered.And success should not require the abandonment of your humanity.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this deeply honest and emotionally layered episode of The Healing Poetic Podcast, Keya McClain the Poet explores the unspoken pressure many Black women experience to flatten themselves in order to be accepted, understood, successful, or easier to manage.Inspired by a short video that resonated deeply with her spirit, Keya opens up about the complexity of being a multifaceted Black woman navigating business, leadership, healing, relationships, and authenticity in a world that constantly attempts to place women into digestible categories and boxes.This episode explores:• The emotional exhaustion of constantly being interpreted• Why layered women are often misunderstood• The pressure to become “less emotional” in business• The conflict between authenticity and performance• Why Black women are often expected to shrink, soften, harden, or simplify themselves• The loneliness that can come with being deeply nuanced• The difference between “the box” and “the sky”Keya also shares her personal experiences as a woman who is direct, empathic, funny, intentional, bold, emotionally intelligent, healing, evolving, and still human enough to not always have the answers.This is a conversation for the women who are tired of being psychologically dissected for simply existing as full human beings.You do not have to flatten yourself to be successful.You do not have to perform perfection to be powerful.And you do not have to fit inside someone else's box when your spirit was designed for the sky.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this powerful continuation of The Box & The Sky series, Keya McClain the Poet explores the emotional complexity many layered women experience while navigating modern dating and relationships.Dating and the Box examines the pressure women often face to become emotionally digestible in order to be loved, accepted, understood, or chosen. From being labeled “too much,” “too independent,” “too emotional,” or “too guarded,” many women quietly carry the exhaustion of constantly being interpreted rather than truly understood.In this episode, Keya discusses:• Why layered women are often misunderstood in relationships• The emotional performance many women feel forced to maintain while dating• How authenticity is often punished in modern relationships• The pressure to soften, shrink, or simplify yourself for love• Why some people are only comfortable with women they can categorize• The loneliness that can come with emotional intelligence and discernment• The difference between performative femininity and authentic womanhoodKeya also dives into “the box and the sky” metaphor — the tension between society's desire to categorize women and the expansive, evolving reality of being a multifaceted human being.This conversation is for the women who are tired of overexplaining themselves, shrinking themselves, or abandoning pieces of their identity just to feel emotionally accepted.You are not difficult because you are layered.And you do not have to flatten yourself to become more lovable.Support the show

Poet of the Week, May 25–31, 2026. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/cortney-lamar-charleston

Emma Hospelhorn is known as a flutist when she goes by her full name, especially as a member of Chicago's Ensemble Dal Niente; the acclaimed collective that brings experimental chamber music to the masses. But when she steps into the universe of her solo project, Em Spel, she writes and sings surreal, beguiling songs that fall somewhere in between dream pop, art rock, and folk music.  The multi-instrumentalist has a new album out, titled Bird or Snake, in which she occasionally breaches the constraints of tonality and uses layering techniques to texturize the organic elements that define her sound. The pandemic carved out enough space in Hospelhorn's busy schedule for the creation of new Em Spel songs, some of which she performs live with her band for this episode of Soundcheck. (- Sırma Munyar) Setlist: 1. The Poet 2.Sea Wall 3.Geographic Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Christopher Gorham is the 20th awardee of the Marfield Prize for Writing in the Arts: "Matisse and World War I." 

Nadine Bhabha wears many hats. Poet, comedy writer, actor and avid reader. She's been in hit shows like Heated Rivalry and Letterkenny, worked as writer on This Hour Has 22 Minutes and was recently selected as a juror for the CBC Poetry Prize. Nadine joins the show to talk about her life as a working actor, and where books fit into it. Plus, remembering the late Canadian author Alan Bradley who answered The Next Chapter's Proust Questionnaire in 2024.Books discussed on this week's show include:Other People's Comfort Keeps Me Up At Night by Morgan ParkerFamesick by Lena DunhamGood Material by Dolly AldertonNumb Were the Beadsman's Fingers - A Flavia de Luce Novel by Alan BradleyCheck us out on Instagram @cbcbooks and TikTok @cbcbooks

This episode features "Paper Airplane Poet" written by Sheri Singerling. Published in the May 2026 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/singerling_05_26 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership

In this week's episode, both of our storytellers reflect on the ways we try to hold onto the people we love.Part 1: Gwendolyn Napier is left heartbroken when harsh Atlanta weather destroys the trees planted to honor her family members.Part 2: Bimini Wright looks back on her childhood spent aboard a research boat, studying tuna alongside her larger-than-life fisherman father.Gwendolyn J. Napier aka “Miss LuvDrop”. Native of Atlanta, Georgia. Retired Educator from Fulton County Schools. Founder of LuvDrop Productions - The “Heart of Storytelling” sharing One Story at a Time. Fun Educational Entertainer - Storyteller, Singer, Poet, Drummer, Workshop Facilitator and more. She has been performing as a Storytelling Artist for over 16 years. Performing and Teaching Artist for the Georgia Council Of the Arts Registry. Performing Year-Round Storytelling Artist and Docent for the Wrens Nest House Museum in Atlanta, Retired Atlanta Ambassador for the Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Children and currently serving as the President of the Georgia Storytelling Network. She has performed in many Venues celebrating Juneteenth as the Historic Portrayal of Harriet Ross Tubman in “The Annual Atlanta Parade” for the last 8 years, Clarkston Georgia Juneteenth Events, Georgia Mountain Storytelling Festival, Georgia Storytelling Network Conference, National Association of Black Storytellers, Inc. Conference and Festival, Acworth Storytelling Festival, National Storytelling Network, Story Collider, Trees Atlanta, Roswell Roots Festival also including Schools, Churches, Libraries, and Performing Arts Theatres. Miss Napier has portrayed many other historical Women in History as Harriet Tubman, Bessie Coleman, Mahalia Jackson, Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, Shirley Chisholm, Maria Van Burton Brown and more. Member of Kuumba Storytellers of Georgia, National Associations of Black Storytellers, Inc. including the Adopt-A-Tellers Program, Georgia Storytelling Network, & the National Storytelling Network. Bimini Wright is a writer, performer, and actor based in Brooklyn. She grew up in the tropical rainforests of Australia before trading it for the concrete jungle of New York. Her work spans theater, journalism, comedy, and live performance, with stories that blend humor, vulnerability, and sharp observation. She is also, at times, a professional mermaid and the reigning Miss Subways 2025. When she's not onstage or on the page, she can be found crafting something weird and hanging out with her adopted pet pigeon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Global companies are already sitting on a $25 billion bill from the Iran war, and the meter keeps running as supply chains, energy costs, and shipping routes remain disrupted. We look at which industries are absorbing the biggest losses and what forward-looking investors need to watch in upcoming earnings reports.Today's Stocks & Topics: Coeur Mining, Inc. (CDE), Market Wrap, State of the U.S. Economy, War's $25 Billion Tab: How the Iran Conflict Is Hitting Corporate Earnings, JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR), POET Technologies Inc. (POET), Grab Holdings Limited (GRAB), Productivity.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com* Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/invest* Check out Scribe and use my code scribe.how/invest for a great deal: https://scribe.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kenneth Mark Hoover is a professional writer who has sold over 70+ short stories, and several novels, including those of the Haxan series. He is a member of SFWA and HWA. His fiction has appeared in Beneath Ceaseless Skies, Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine, Strange Horizons, and many others. Mr. Hoover divides his time between New Mexico and Texas. He writes full-time.This story is original to StarShipSofa.Narration by: Christina RauChristina M. Rau, The Yoga Poet, leads Meditate, Move, & Create workshops for various organizations in person and online. Her collections include How We Make Amends, What We Do To Make Us Whole, and the Elgin Award-winning Liberating The Astronauts. She moderates the Women's Poetry Listserv and has served as Poet in Residence for Oceanside Library (NY) since 2020. Her poetry airs on Destinies radio show (WUSB) and appears in various literary journals like fillingStation and The Disappointed Housewife while her prose has appeared in Punk Monk Magazine and Reader's Digest. During her downtime, she watches the Game Show Network.http://www.christinamrau.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/starshipsofa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.