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Dr. Tom Schwartz, director of The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library And Museum, West Branch, Iowa, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss the museum and recent renovations.The host for the 662nd edition in this series is Jay Swords. The history buffs are Terri Toppler and Brett Monnard.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Tom Schwartz, director of The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library And Museum, West Branch, Iowa, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss the museum and recent renovations.The host for the 662nd edition in this series is Jay Swords. The history buffs are Terri Toppler and Brett Monnard.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
In this week's episode of Reformed Journal Podcast, Rose Postma talks with Alex Mouw about his poem “My Lord Beige and Bubble Wrapped.” Alex is the author of the poetry collection The Unbelieving Yelp of Prey (Texas Review Press 2026), an examination of faith and ecology in the Midwest. His interests revolve around nature writing, devotional poetics, and the exchange between formal and free verse traditions. Raised in Michigan, Alex earned an undergraduate degree at Hope College, an MFA at Purdue University, and a PhD at Washington University in St. Louis. His poems appear in The Massachusetts Review, The Southern Review, West Branch, and other literary magazines. His academic work on poetry, religion, and American culture appears in Twentieth-Century Literature, African American Review, and other peer-reviewed publications. His writing has received awards and support from America Magazine, Phoebe Journal, Vassar College, the University of Minnesota, and other institutions. Alex has worked as a visiting assistant professor at Hope College, a Lynne Cooper Harvey Fellow in American Studies at Washington University, an editor, and a writing tutor. Currently an assistant professor of English at Samford University, he lives in Birmingham, Alabama with his wife and two children.
Vestas hasn’t shared SCADA data after a South Korea turbine collapse, citing an expired warranty. Plus workers at Nordex in Iowa are concerned about tariffs. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly newsletter on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard’s StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on YouTube, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary’s “Engineering with Rosie” YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Transcript The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast brought to you by StrikeTape, protecting thousands of wind turbines from lightning damage worldwide. Visit strikeTape.com. And now your hosts. Allen Hall Welcome to the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast. I’m Allen Hall and I’m here with Rosemary Barnes. And Fergus is here. Hi. Welcome to our top story. This week is a wind turbine collapse that happened in South Korea at the Changpo Wind Power Complex in Yeongdeok, and the turbine lost a blade. There’s some video here that was recorded when the turbine collapsed, so it happened a couple of months ago, and investigators have been trying to determine the cause of that failure. They’re having a little bit of difficulty because they would like to access the SCADA system of that turbine because that would have a lot of more information about [00:01:00] how the tower was operating at that particular moment. And they’re having trouble in that it is a Vestas turbine and Vestas has not released the SCADA data and it’s citing an expired warranty. Now, Rosemary, this leads to a lot of problems because obviously there’s a ton of sensors in wind turbines today, and they can help determine causes of failures pretty rapidly. But without it, you’re just really looking at video in this particular collapse. Rosemary Barnes It’s amazing that you can look at video. The video is far more useful than the SCADA data is, probably. Um, yeah, it’s, well, I’ve never actually, like, I’ve worked on a lot of RCAs and I’ve never actually got to see video footage of the incident, so that’s actually really cool that they’ve got this dash cam footage. Looking at it now, you can, um, see the lower, probably two thirds of the turbine tower, so you can see the blades coming past. I wish the video would start just like 10 seconds earlier. [00:02:00] Um, because maybe you can see a bit of wobble in the tower. You can see that one of the blades is already missing a tip, or the tip kind of flies off anyway, so maybe it was bent. So definitely looks to me like the root cause was that there was a blade failure. The, um, part of the blade broke off, caused a rotor imbalance, which then meant that one of the blades hit the tower and then it’s really easy for a tower to buckle once it’s got some damage in it. So that, that in itself, like, that’s not an uncommon scenario. Um, and yeah, for sure, like you would ask for the SCADA data, but, uh, I don’t think it’s accurate that they’re saying. There must have been a faulty sensor or something because when there’s a rotor imbalance, it should stop, um, stop the turbine. But I do know from experience, it does not always stop the turbine quickly enough to stop this happening. So, um, I’m not, I’m not sure that the SCADA data would tell you anything [00:03:00] groundbreaking. However, I think it is very interesting Vestas are very publicly not sharing because it’s out of warranty because to me, access to the SCADA data is a key part of being able to operate your turbine safely. And you don’t sell a turbine — like you might sell a turbine with a two year warranty, sure, but that doesn’t mean that you are selling a turbine that can only be operated safely for two years. That’s just like absolutely insane and contrary to — at least a lot of the world’s laws, there’s laws around, you know, how safely you can operate equipment, and especially energy generation assets have specific laws about that. You have to be able to operate them safely and yeah, from what we can see here, like you can’t get access to the SCADA data. So in, in this case, I don’t know if there was a problem with the turbine controller that contributed to this problem. I, I mean, I’m, I’m always a bit surprised that a turbine can shake itself apart and it’s not, you know, there isn’t a sensor in there that can stop it in time to stop the collapse because if you take just the population of turbines that have collapsed, which is, you know, [00:04:00] very, very few from considering the whole global population, but looking at those ones that have collapsed, it’s pretty common way that it happens is from, um, part of a blade falling off and then a rotor imbalance causing the tower to, um, start wobbling and the blades to hit the tower. Allen Hall So would it be in the control laws, Rosemary, where the shutdown would happen in terms of detecting vibration or motion? Maybe swing of the tower? Would that would then drive a safety circuit? Rosemary Barnes At a certain, at a certain level? Um, ’cause all of those, like the rotor does get in a bit of imbalance. The tower does accelerate in, you know, four and a half side to side, that all happens and can happen like quite, quite a lot as well. Like if you’re inside a wind turbine and when they stop it, um, then it makes like a very noticeable shudder right as that stops. And if you do an emergency stop, um, hopefully not while, you know, hopefully you’re not inside the tower when it goes from full, um, operation [00:05:00] to stopping as soon as, as quickly as possible. But that does make a big, um, jump. So, you know, like it’s not shutting down every time that there’s some kind of imbalance or, um, tower acceleration. But yeah, it just, the thing is, it’s, you just, they’re big and heavy, right? And there’s just so much inertia in the system that things can’t happen that fast. Like even if the control system can respond really quickly, it doesn’t mean that it can respond — like it can actually physically stop things before it’s had, you know, even one rotation to hit the tower, um, can be enough. What’s really interesting is that it could be a control system problem, right? That would — that they have now learned. There’s some faulty logic they need to replace it across the wind farm. But Vestas is saying, we’re not gonna tell you if that’s the case or not, because you can’t access this data. And I think that that is really interesting because like I’m constantly frustrated by how little, um, cooperation you can get for root cause analysis and like you can [00:06:00] understand it, no one wants to share their data, but it is in theory covered by laws, at least in, uh, Australian states. You, you know, that you, you’re required to provide information to operate the assets safely for its lifetime. And I, it just, to me is really highlighting that that’s not the case. It’s, it’s not an unusual situation, is kind of what I’m saying. Um, it’s very common that they don’t wanna cooperate, and I’m surprised that they’re happy to say that so, so publicly. Allen Hall Well, the threshold needs to be set somewhere when investigators are looking into an accident like this. I always think you try to help the investigators as much as you can. In the airplane world when there’s an accident, that’s one of the first things that happens is they go pull all the data from the aircraft and then go search through it and see what happened. In the wind turbine world, that’s not necessarily the case, but there is a lot of data at all the OEMs, and it’s not necessarily locked into the turbine. It’s usually remote access, so it would be very easy to give access to [00:07:00] investigators. So it’s, it’s curious to me as to why there’s any hesitation at all if the Korean investigators wanna see the data, just give it to ’em. Rosemary Barnes Yeah. Especially because like from just the brief look that I’ve had, it doesn’t look like it’s gonna turn out that there’s some problem with the turbine controller. If Vestas aren’t to blame, it would be much easier for them to just privately release the data under an NDA and say, look, hey, it’s nothing. It’s not here. But I will say that, um, in the RCAs that I’ve worked on, safety regulators can compel data from the owner and the operator, but it’s not so clear that they have the right to get data from the manufacturer. When you’ve got full service agreements, you can get that because the manufacturer is the operator. But in this case, if Vestas had nothing to do with the operation, then like, I don’t know what the laws are in South Korea, but it is possible at least that they don’t have any right to compel Vestas for the data. Um, for the data. And I think that [00:08:00] is wrong. And, um, this, you know, will hopefully highlight to people, safety regulators around the world — hey, you know, do we need to be changing this regulation a little bit to make sure that when you sell a wind turbine, or you know, any, anything else, any other big bit of industrial equipment, when you sell it, you have to — you have to provide enough information for the life of the wind turbine to operate it safely. Doesn’t mean you need to give away all your trade secrets, but it needs to be safe. And part of that is when you have a catastrophic failure, you do need to make sure that this is not gonna repeat itself across the whole wind farm or across, you know, every turbine of this type in the world. That’s why you do a root cause analysis after the fact. Like you’re not saving this turbine. It’s in like absolute pieces on the ground, right? Like the most value you’ll ever get out of this turbine again is probably recycling the steel. Um, that’ll be the most value. So you don’t do the root cause analysis for the lost asset. You do it to make sure that you understand what’s happened and you are [00:09:00] able to, um, know ahead of time if this is a risk for future assets. Um, and you can’t, yeah, you cannot do that if you don’t have all the data. So, yeah. Very interesting. Allen Hall Like we talked about at the WOMA conference a few months ago, access to SCADA data is paramount for a lot of operators. And, uh, when contracts are assigned, a lot of times that is not lined into the contract — that I will have full access to the SCADA data — and it can be, which I think a lot of operators don’t even consider. So that’s a negotiated item for most contracts and most wind turbine purchases. Especially in Europe now with the new data laws in Europe. I think all the OEMs have to provide that data regardless if there’s an accident or not. You just have — yeah, I think they have to give full access. The means of doing it, I think it’s being implemented this year. Well, it sounds like talking to operators they are just getting some of that data, but once that door opens in Europe, do you think the rest of the world will probably follow? Rosemary Barnes Yeah, I mean, it’s one thing, like they don’t want you reverse engineering their [00:10:00] IP. That’s, that’s basically it. All their trade secrets. Allen Hall Could you do that? I mean, that, that, that’s always the, the, the real issue, right? So I hear that quite a bit from OEMs. We don’t want you to reverse engineer the turbine, but can you do that from the SCADA data? That seems like an impossible task. Rosemary Barnes I also don’t think that anybody is doing anything that tricky, that it’s really gonna be worth the, the effort, you know. And it’s one thing, like it’s annoying — you can’t access the control system. Um, so you can’t make improvements, you know, like you could get a bit more yield out of your wind farm if you can start doing things like wake steering or, you know, changing the speed of operation to, um, you know, depending on environmental conditions, and those, like you, you can improve your operations a bit from that. And so it’s been annoying that you, you can’t actually do those cool projects because you can’t get into the control system. And you know, there exist companies that will come in and take a, a, you know, 10-year-old wind turbine, rip out the control system, put in a new [00:11:00] one, and people go through that whole painful, expensive process just so that they can get control over operation and the data. And that’s, that’s annoying. And, you know, maybe getting an extra, you know, I don’t know, two or 3% AEP out of your wind farm is a big deal. But, um, you know, that’s on the one hand. But on the other hand, when it comes to being able to safely operate your asset, it just shouldn’t be any question. You know? And I don’t know why a manufacturer would be really digging their heels in on this because like I do see, and I hope that this is the kind of incident that makes safety regulators go, hey, you know, this isn’t, this isn’t cool. This is not okay, that we don’t have the information we need to make sure that these turbines are safe across the rest of the, um, the country, you know. Like an overzealous safety regulator could easily be like, oh, okay, well we don’t have a root cause, we can’t rule out that there’s not a fleet-wide problem — all of these Vestas turbines across, um, South [00:12:00] Korea have to shut down now. You know, like that, that is a potential outcome that could happen. That would be terrible for Vestas. Um, so I just don’t understand why they don’t just give the data. — SPONSOR: PES WIND MAGAZINE — Allen Hall As wind energy professionals, staying informed is crucial — and let’s face it, difficult. That’s why the Uptime Podcast recommends PES Wind Magazine. PES Wind offers a diverse range of in-depth articles and expert insights that dive into the most pressing issues facing our energy future. Whether you’re an industry veteran or new to wind, PES Wind has the high quality content you need. Don’t miss out. Visit PESwind.com today. Allen Hall Well, a wind turbine factory in West Branch, Iowa just reopened after sitting idle for 12 years and already its workers are worried about tariffs. Nordex restarted the facility in July of last year to manufacture nacelles and drivetrains for the American and Canadian markets. [00:13:00] Orders are strong for this Nordex facility. Alliant Energy awarded Nordex contracts for up to 190 turbines — that’s pretty good — representing over 1,060 megawatts of capacity, the largest single award in the company’s 25-year history in American operations. Uh, but the concerns at the Nordex facility at the moment have to do with tariffs, where a lot of the components that are coming into the factory are running into hefty tariffs, which makes the margins really tough for Nordex to operate that plant. Uh, so the tax advantages of having a facility in the United States are really being offset by some of these extra taxes that are being levied on wind turbine components. Uh, this is not the only facility in Iowa that must be thinking hard about this. The TPI facility in Iowa that is going through the bankruptcy hearings at the moment. [00:14:00] There’s an offer from a company to buy that facility, or acquire that facility, and a couple of the TPI facilities down in Mexico. As it stands, GE is backing the Iowa plant in case those initial purchases of those factories fall through — GE would like to have the Iowa factory, most likely for tax purposes, because some of the projects probably depend upon the tax advantages of building particularly blades and large components like nacelles in the US. So Iowa is a real key here. The restart and some of the increased operations in the United States are indicative of how things are going, I think, globally in the wind energy world, where factories have been closed or they’ve been considering closing a number of factories in Europe and trying to find key places to manufacture components where maybe the tariffs are lower or the operational costs are lower, or [00:15:00] labor costs are lower. Uh, we’re seeing a real big shuffle at the moment. Do you think that this is gonna settle up very quickly? ‘Cause it does seem like there is a migration to the UK because of the amount of money being spent in the United Kingdom, and a migration out of Northern Europe, and probably a migration out of America over time. Rosemary Barnes I mean, it’s interesting how much governments are playing a role. You know, government policies are playing a role in where manufacturing is happening. Um, I think it’s not even like you would’ve said until really recently that you put factories where labor is cheap. And, you know, for the really big components, you want to get roughly close to where the final project is, or at least close to a port so that you can get on a ship and, you know, ’cause um, overland transport is an issue. Um, but now I don’t even think that the labor is the main factor anymore, and maybe even [00:16:00] the geographical location in the world is not even the biggest issue now. It’s about, you know, where are the favorable conditions, and whether that’s because, you know, because of tariffs. And so I do think that we see in the UK the biggest thing that they have — it’s certainly not cheap labor, right? Um, it is, it’s pretty well located for a lot of projects. Um, the UK government has got a good, um, plan for, you know, a decade or more into the future. Right. You know, they’ve also executed on some of those, so we know that it’s not all just talk, and they’ve got some pretty good certainty about these projects and how the economics are going to work out. Allen Hall The UK is a good example of, of maybe a process that’s going well at the moment, but the long-term prospects I think is where everybody gets a little bit nervous. This thing that happened in America like two years ago where everybody was really excited about creating new factories — and then we get down the line a little bit and now we’re not happy to have factories. It really depends upon how [00:17:00] dedicated the government is and how many, uh, barriers they put in to prevent the money from going away. Right? When you lock in long-term funding where it doesn’t put the projects at risk, then it’s great, but if it can be wiped away by the next administration or just the passage of a single bill, then it just makes it really risky. Rosemary Barnes I think I just wanted to make the point that, you know, labor is expensive in the UK, but that doesn’t mean that they can’t have manufacturing, even, you know, like wind turbine blades at least are a very labor intensive thing to manufacture compared to most things these days. Um, but even then it’s not the most important thing anymore. So, you know, um, any country has the ability to put in place the ingredients that would be needed to get, uh, manufacturing of wind turbines in their own country. Um, so, you know, it’s a choice to a large extent, but people are scared to commit long term. You know, the manufacturers are scared to [00:18:00] commit a factory. Countries are scared to commit to a pipeline ’cause they don’t wanna be, you know, interfering in the market. But it’s just, it’s a big lumpy market that just makes it hard for people to want to invest and commit. And so, you know, if you want that manufacturing in your country, then you can, you can get it if you give confidence. Allen Hall At what point do you make decisions about manufacturing for wind turbines or even solar panels in your country with what’s happening in the Middle East? Does that really change the dynamic quite a bit, where the incremental cost delta of making it in-country is totally worth it with the knowledge that you’ll be free of all, uh, connections to the Middle East and the turmoil that does seem to happen there every couple of years. Rosemary Barnes It’s not like a direct enough link that it’s gonna make people make that decision overnight. We’re not buying our wind turbines from the Middle East currently, right? So, you know, existing turbine supply chain. So I think [00:19:00] it could definitely make you wanna turn up the pace at which you buy wind turbines and install them. And if you’ve got, you know, um, bigger pipelines, then it nudges you more and more towards local manufacturing. I guess that people are nervous in general of relying on other supply chains, um, or supply chains from overseas, but it’s a huge difference between, you know, relying on liquid fuels, which are, you know, arriving every day and you need them to continue arriving every day. And if one strait gets closed and that’s a 20% decline in the, you know, volume that can be moved around — you know, try and take 20% of, um, demand out of the system — and that’s obviously huge. But if you had the same thing, if it was wind turbine blades being transported through the strait, then, um, you know, it’d be no new wind farms [00:20:00] this year. It wouldn’t be that all of your existing wind turbines have to be turned off — like they keep on running. It’s just that the future doesn’t grow as fast as you would like it to. So I think it’s just like a much slower timeframe for shocks if you are relying on, um, wind turbines and solar panels, even if they’re made overseas. I still think that it is worth considering, like for security, like if you got into a big long war, and especially with, um, China because they’re the ones that make most of, uh, solar panels and batteries — at least, not wind turbines, although they are a major manufacturer, they’re not the majority for projects outside of China. Most countries are investing in some, you know, local capability to make things, you know, like Australia is investing in capacity to make solar panels, even though we know that we’ll never make them as cheap as China. The US also has done a lot to encourage local manufacturing of solar panels. Um, everybody is [00:21:00] trying to make batteries. Um, so yeah, I think we are doing that. I heard on a podcast, I think it was the Energy Transition Show, reference to, you know, every country does their study about what is net zero gonna cost. Um, and whatever the study was done in the UK, the amount that the energy transition was gonna cost — net zero by 2050, what is the cost to the economy — um, and it was, I can’t remember the number, some amount of trillions. They pointed out that that is the same as one crisis. Like what we’re going through now costs about that same amount of money. Um, you know, one fuel crisis. So it’s like if you can save yourself from one crisis, um, yeah, if you can insulate yourself from one crisis, it’s paid for itself. Do we really think that in the next 24 years — and it’s not just over 24 years, it’s, you know, it’s forever after that — do you think that there’s only gonna be one? No way. There’s gonna be lots. So I’m hopeful that, [00:22:00] um, this crisis is gonna get people thinking, hey, we can insure against this sort of thing by electrifying, um, that, you know, we’ve had oil shocks before. We’ll have them again in the future. I mean, in Australia, like, I’ve heard international commentary saying things like, you know, Australia will be a winner out of this because we’re such a big exporter of LNG. But in reality in Australia, there are petrol stations that don’t have any diesel — um, like, you know, lots of them. So people with diesel cars are driving around and around and around to, um, you know, find somewhere where they can buy fuel. And in a just delicious piece of irony, like back two or three elections ago, um, the conservative party was having this point of difference with the more progressive party — the Labor party — that, you know, they wanted to promote EVs, and the coalition said they’re gonna ruin your weekend. They’re gonna end, they’re gonna end the [00:23:00] weekend, I think was the saying, because yeah, like EVs, you can’t go camping or whatever with an EV. And now we’ve got the Easter long weekend and people are legitimately saying I can’t find fuel to drive to my plans for the Easter weekend. So now it’s diesel specifically — you know, fossil fuel cars in general — that are ending the weekend. You know, people have had their weekend ended by, um, not having an EV this time around. So I think that it should really reframe people’s thinking, refocus us. Allen Hall But isn’t that what eventually happens — is that the realism hits, and so no matter what your ideology is or your thought process, you still have to deal with what’s happening on the ground at any particular moment. And this is not the first time these events have happened, they’re not gonna be the last time that they’ve happened. Your best mode of operation is to decouple from these events as much as [00:24:00] you can. Where I think the UK is headed. Obviously Norway has, in a sense, decoupled itself because of the amount of electric vehicles that it has and the natural resources that it has. Honestly, every country — every major country — if they can decouple, is going to try to decouple. Just to stop, uh, because it has seemed like in the United States, well, since the 1970s, it’s just been this rocky road. And the discussion — at least you hear discussions here now more recently about what are we doing? We just keep doing the same thing and we end up with these trillion dollar spends to create some new future, and the future never really shifts all that much. Should we be involving ourselves in this? In terms of energy production, I think you see more of a push for more independent energy production and decoupling, which I think Australia’s headed to and could do. The UK is [00:25:00] trying to do it, and other countries are trying to do it. If you have enough of an economy to do it, when energy is one of those things, I think you just can’t not do it — you would need to be involved in solar and wind. You need to be involved in batteries and you need to be involved in LNG if you can do it, you need to be involved in nuclear if you can pull it off. All of the above is gonna be the answer for a lot of countries to get out of the strait. Rosemary Barnes I think the US is a bit different though, because, um, unlike many countries, you could become more energy secure or entirely energy secure without electrifying. I think that you, you have enough of the various different kinds of, um, fossil fuels that you could. Uh, and I’m sure that will be the response as well in the, at least immediate future in the US. Whereas other countries who don’t have that option, we’re forced to move into the future. And I think that, you know, is better for us in the long term. Allen Hall Well, this is the thing about Australia — and we pointed out at WOMA — [00:26:00] is Australia is leading the world in a lot of ways, and electrification is one of them. So the rest of the world is watching what happens in the way that Australia goes about it. A lot of wind, even more solar, and some batteries — and how that plays out’s gonna affect where the rest of the world goes. That wraps up another episode of the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast. If today’s discussion sparked any questions or ideas, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us on LinkedIn. Don’t forget to subscribe, so you never miss an episode. And if you have found value in today’s conversation, please leave us a review. It really helps other wind energy professionals discover the show. So for Rosie — Yolanda and Matthew are on holiday — I’m Allen Hall and we’ll see you here next time on the Uptime Wind Energy [00:27:00] Podcast.
"We'd like to thank you, Herbert Hoover!" the song goes, the result of a rough Presidency followed by a stellar post-Presidency. Learn about the end of our 31st President's administration, his long retirement, his decline and death, and burial, along with his legacy! Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information!Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2026/02/03/season-3-episode-31-herbert-hoovers-tomb/Season 1's Herbert Hoover Episode: "Herbert Hoover and West Branch" on his birthplace!Season 2's Herbert Hoover Episode: "Herbert Hoover and Palo Alto" on his homes!Support the showSupport the show Also, check out “Visiting the Presidents” on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
Episode OverviewIn this episode of The Butcher Shop fly fishing podcast, host Marvin Cash sits down with Brendan Ruch, the innovative tier behind the Nut Job, to explore every dimension of this game-changing swim fly pattern. From its accidental birth on Logjam Live to its current status as a go-to predator pattern for serious smallmouth and trout anglers, Brendan walks through the complete evolution of the fly. The conversation covers Central Pennsylvania waters where the pattern has proven deadly on big smallmouth and trout, particularly during spring high water conditions. Brendan details his craft fur-based approach, explaining how the synthetic material provides superior castability and a distinctive glide bait action compared to traditional hen saddle patterns. The discussion moves from vise to water, covering everything from material selection and proportioning to advanced retrieve techniques that maximize the fly's strip-and-stall bite trigger, making this essential listening for any angler pursuing large predatory fish on the fly.Key TakeawaysHow to tie a swim fly with predictable glide bait action using craft fur instead of expensive hen saddles, resulting in easier casting and better material availabilityWhy positioning rubber legs on top of the shank rather than on the sides creates critical parachute action that allows the fly to suspend and trigger strikes during the pauseWhen to adjust tungsten bead weights between 3/16" and 7/32" based on current speed to keep the fly in the strike zone without losing the neutral buoyancy that makes the pattern effectiveHow introducing slack through rod tip manipulation and strategic mends maximizes the fly's side-to-side glide within a confined 12-inch zone where fish are holdingWhy dark colors like olive-and-black with copper flash outperform bright patterns in off-color spring water, while yellow-orange combinations excel as visibility improvesTechniques & Gear CoveredThe episode centers on Brendan's systematic approach to fishing articulated swim flies with emphasis on strip-and-stall retrieves that create glide bait action. He details using rod tip manipulation—upward jerks, downward strips, lateral movements combined with mends—to introduce slack that allows the Nut Job to kick side-to-side within a tight zone. Tying techniques focus on craft fur density and proportioning, including ripping tips rather than cutting to preserve bulk, using finesse chenille as a low-drag core and positioning 4-8 rubber legs to create suspending action. Brendan discusses hook configurations ranging from size 2 Trout Predator to 1/0 hooks paired with 15-25mm shanks connected via Maxima Chameleon 25lb, with tungsten bead options from 3/16" to 7/32" for varying current speeds. Line selection covers Type 3 sink tips for early season high water transitioning to intermediate lines as flows normalize, paired with fluoro leaders built from 30-35lb stepping down to 16-20lb tippet.Locations & SpeciesThe Nut Job has proven effective across East Coast waters, with Brendan's primary focus on Central Pennsylvania smallmouth fisheries where the pattern excels during high water conditions typical of March through May. He references success on the West Branch of the Delaware targeting trout with smaller versions of the pattern and discusses adaptations for musky fishing and striper applications along coastal waters. The fly's design addresses the challenges of fishing swollen spring rivers with off-color water, where heavy tungsten keeps...
Allen covers a federal judge striking down the US wind energy moratorium, calling it arbitrary and capricious. Plus Maryland opens offshore wind bids for 8.5 gigawatts, Great British Energy announces a £1 billion supply chain investment, and Nordex lands its largest US turbine deal in 25 years with Alliant Energy in Iowa. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard’s StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary Barnes’ YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! You know… they said wind power was finished. On day one of the new administration, an executive order landed on desks across Washington. Stop the turbines. Halt the permits. Shut it down. Seventeen states watched their clean energy investments… billions of dollars… suddenly frozen. The order called it a pause. Critics called it a burial. But here is what happened next. Federal Judge Patti Saris of Massachusetts looked at that order. She called it arbitrary. She called it capricious. And on December ninth… she threw it out. Wind energy… is back. The very next day after that federal judge struck down the wind moratorium… Maryland issued a new invitation for offshore wind bids. The state wants eight-point-five gigawatts of offshore wind by twenty thirty-one. Deadline for proposals… January sixteenth. You see… wind power now provides ten percent of America’s electricity. It is the United States’ largest source of renewable energy. Now… three thousand miles across the Atlantic… something else was stirring. In Britain, a state-owned company called Great British Energy unveiled a one billion pound plan. That is more than one-point-two billion dollars. Three hundred million pounds available right now… for turbine blades, transmission cables, and converter stations. The goal… not just to install clean energy… but to build it. On British soil. With British workers. CEO Dan McGrail put it simply. We are investing in British industry. Now… back here at home… in the cornfields of Iowa. The Nordex Group just announced the largest turbine deal in its twenty-five-year American history. Up to one hundred ninety wind turbines. Manufactured in West Branch, Iowa. That facility reopened just this past July. The customer… Alliant Energy. The capacity… more than one thousand megawatts. Enough electricity to power hundreds of thousands of homes. CEO Lisa Barton said they chose a local provider on purpose. “This decision promotes substantial economic development throughout our service area.” Development continues in the US for onshore and offshore wind — although it will take more time offshore wind to grow. But pay attention to what is happening in the UK with GB Energy as offshore and onshore wind production is being built within its borders. Having attended the UK Offshore Wind Supply Chain Spotlight 2025 event in Edinburgh last week, there is massive capability in the UK. And the rest of the world should learn from their efforts. That’s the wind energy news for the 15th of December 2025. Join us tomorrow for the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast.
Today's episode feels extra special — because I finally got to sit down in person with someone I've admired online for months: Mandy Webber of the Wildly Intentional Podcast. She drove from West Branch, Iowa, to my home office in Cascade, and what started as a podcast interview turned into a three-hour, soul-filling conversation about motherhood, homesteading, family culture, learning (and unlearning), running a business from your values, and choosing a life that's deeply rooted in intention. We recorded a double-pod, so you'll hear the Found-side of our interview today, and you can catch the second half over on Mandy's podcast, Wildly Intentional. If you don't know Mandy yet, you're in for a treat. She's a maverick mom of three, a homesteader, a maker, a family culture builder, and one of the most curious, energetic, truth-telling women I've met. Mandy helps people unlearn the noise of modern life and return to rhythms that actually matter — whether that's rethinking school at home, preserving 50 pounds of tomatoes, or bravely starting something from scratch. This conversation is honest, warm, hilarious, grounding, and full of gems you'll carry with you. Settle in. This one's good. Resources & Links Take Mandy's Quiz: https://www.wildlyintentional.com/quiz Wild + Rooted Seasonal Journal & Planner: https://www.wildlyintentional.com/shop/p/wild-rooted-winter My episode on Mandy's podcast, Wildly Intentional: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6J19AhLH0FCMSE1RU7ArNb?si=y64gMjh_ScqmqqI-ocNOrQ
BONUS episode featuring my summer of presidential travels as I fit in as many birthplaces, gravesites, homes, and other sites into one history professor's summer break. My trip to New York, Boston, Georgia, and Texas, with side jaunts to Oregon and Ohio! Links to Previous Episodes Mentioned:Birthplaces"John Adams and Braintree""John Quincy Adams and Quincy""Theodore Roosevelt and Manhattan""Calvin Coolidge and Plymouth Notch""Herbert Hoover and West Branch""Franklin Roosevelt and Hyde Park""John F Kennedy and Brookline""Jimmy Carter and Plains" "George W Bush and New Haven""Barack Obama and Honolulu" Homes"John Adams and Peacefield" "Franklin Pierce and Concord""Rutherford Hayes and Spiegel Grove""Warren Harding and Marion""John F Kennedy and Hyannis Port""Jimmy Carter and the Carter Home""Barack Obama and Oahu" Gravesites"John Adams' Tomb""John Quincy Adams' Tomb" "Franklin Pierce's Tomb" "Ulysses Grant's Tomb""Rutherford Hayes' Tomb" Support the show Also, check out “Visiting the Presidents” on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
If you are looking for a car or need to rent a car or need to have a car to work done, call Smithsburg, Auto Fairfield, Iowa. But if you're looking for a trailer, get a hold of Henshaw Trailer Sales of Richland, Iowa. Smithsburg, Auto Fairfield, Iowa, Henshaw Trailer Sales of Richland, Iowa. Coach Hetzler breaks down Wilton's 30-7 playoff win over West Branch in the Little Rose Bowl, highlighting a run-by-committee attack led by Hayden Hill and Noah Gray, the emergence of QB Gunnar Edwards, a dominant defense (44 rushing yards allowed and four interceptions), key contributors like Gatlin Rodgers, strong special teams, an unusual official-caused fumble, and a preview of next opponent Prairie City-Monroe (PCM).
Sister Ghosts?! Nobody knows ‘Nerd News' like Dancin’ Eric Hanson, so break out your pocket protector, tape the bridge of your glasses, and get ready for some geeky stories from the past week. Jaidyn and Producer Ben have a new assignment for “The Z Files.” This week they're headed to The Black Rose Bookstore in West Branch. ... Read more
If You Pee in the State, You’ve Been to the State Jaidyn and Producer Ben have a new assignment for “The Z Files.” This week they're headed to The Black Rose Bookstore in West Branch. The owner, Ashley reports bells ringing, books flying off the shelves, and something sinister in the basement. What will they ... Read more
It’s Fall-licious Jaidyn and Producer Ben have a new assignment for “The Z Files.” This week they're headed to The Black Rose Bookstore in West Branch. The owner, Ashley reports bells ringing, books flying off the shelves, and something sinister in the basement. What will they find? Get the full report Friday morning. Jaidyn and ... Read more
The queens revisit and sing the praises of Brigit Pegeen Kelly's poem "Song." Please Support Breaking Form!Review the show on Apple Podcasts here.Aaron's STOP LYING is available from the Pitt Poetry Series.James's ROMANTIC COMEDY is available from Four Way Books.Show Notes:You can read the text of "Song" here. And read more about BPK here. In ancient Greece, a tragoidia was a poem or play that was written and performed in formal language and that had an unhappy ending. The word combines tragos ("goat") and oide ("song"). A tragedy is literally a “goat song.”The journal West Branch published "This Long Winding Line: A Poetry Retrospective" about Kelly's book Song. The collection includes essays by Amit Majmudar, David Baker, C. Dale Young, Gabrielle Bates, and Shara Lessley, who also edited the portfolio. Watch Hiba Tahir on "Song" (including a prompt)Read this remembrance of BPK by two friends in Plume. And read this remembrance by Ryo Yamaguchi (who was BPK's student) in Michigan Quarterly Review. Gabrielle Bates talks about "Song" on Keep the Channel Open PodcastNickole Brown reads and discusses "Song" here.Read GC Waldrep's essay on another poem from the book Song ("All Wild Animals Were Once Called Deer") here. Emilia Phillips reads and discusses "Song" here. You can hear Brigit Pegeen Kelly read (unfortunately, not "Song") here, at the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference in 2004.
In this week's episode of Black. Girl. Iowa., I share one of my most personal stories yet — about how reading, journaling, and storytelling have helped me heal, rediscover myself, and reclaim my joy.I open up about my recent mental health journey, including moments when I didn't realize how much pain I was carrying. Through therapy, reflection, and the power of words, I was reminded that I matter — and that staying another day is an act of courage and love.This episode also explores the deep history of Black literacy in America and why I believe reading is political. For Black Americans, literacy has always been a form of rest, resistance, and rediscovery — a way to free ourselves and tell our own stories.I also take you with me on a visit to The Black Rose Bookstore in West Branch, Iowa, a warm and creative space owned by Ashley Kofoed. Ashley's dream reminds me what's possible when we believe in our vision and build community, even in places where it's not always easy to do so.
Description Coach Hetzler breaks down Wilton's 50-14 playoff win over Dyke New Hartford, highlighting Hunter Edwards' 250 passing yards, Hayden Hill's five rushing touchdowns, a breakout receiving performance by Briar Putman, and a stout defensive effort that limited the opponent to one touchdown. The episode also covers the electric home crowd, special teams notes, and previews Wilton's next challenge on the road at rival West Branch—a tough, physical matchup as the Beavers aim to keep their playoff run alive into November.
On this episode we are talking about The Witch of West Branch Park in Ravenna, Ohio. The grave of the witch is located in the Elliot family cemetery in theWest Branch State Park. Many people have witnessed paranormal events that have taken place in the cemetery or near that area. Area residents believe that the witch still haunts the park from beyond her grave, People have witnessed strange sounds, the feeling of being watched and have seen shadow figure in the shape of witch lurking in the woods. Join us as we explore this haunting tale of the Witch of West Branch State Park!"Remember curiosity didn't kill these Two Scaredy Cats!"Support the showThanks for listening and follow us on Instagram and YouTube @twoscaredycatspodcast
When you stand at the edge of Hyner View State Park, it feels like Pennsylvania has stretched itself out just for you. Rolling mountains covered in endless green, the West Branch of the Susquehanna winding far below, and a sky so wide it makes you want to take flight.In fact, people do—Hyner View is one of the state's most famous hang-gliding spots, where the bold launch themselves into the open air. I've been fortunate enough to see gliders taking off from the park's summit and it is a sight to behold. While the Hyner View is beautiful no matter the time of year, in autumn it becomes a colorful masterpiece. The endless ridges fade into the horizon and are set ablaze with fiery reds, glowing oranges and warm golds, as if the mountains themselves are smoldering. From the overlook, you can watch the Susquehanna carve its way through the valley below. Hyner View provides my favorite view in all of the Commonwealth. If I'm within an hour of the park, I must stop just to take in the breathtaking view of the Pennsylvania Wilds.But Hyner isn't just about the view. Just a few miles down the road, Hyner Run State Park offers a quieter, more grounded escape. The park feels like one of those secret spots you stumble upon and instantly want to keep to yourself. Tucked in a narrow valley, the park wrapped in trees make you feel protected from the world outside its boundaries. A cool mountain stream winds through the valley, drawing families to its swimming pool in summer and anglers to its trout-filled waters in spring. Trails climb from the valley floor into the surrounding forest, offering quiet paths where deer slip through the underbrush and birdsong replaces the hum of traffic. Hyner Run is a place where camping, hiking, and simple stillness come together. Together, these two parks tell a story of contrast—one that lifts you into the sky, and another that brings you back to the forest. On this episode, I speak with Ian Loewen. Ian is the environmental education specialist for Hyner Run and Hyner View State Parks. Be sure to support our 2025 sponsors:Keystone Trails AssociationPurple Lizard MapsPennsylvania Parks and Forests FoundationSisters' SunflowersSupport the showVisit our website to learn more about the podcast, to purchase merch and to find out about our incredible sponsors. Follow us on Instagram and Meta to stay connected. Hosting, production and editing: Christian AlexandersenMusic: Jon SauerGraphics: Matt Davis
Today, a conversation with Iowa State Fair butter sculptor Sarah Pratt. And, we talk with the owner of a new boozy bookstore in West Branch.
Behind the Mitten - Episode 709Michigan Craft Beer Month 2025Celebrating 10 years of exploring the Great Lakes State, it's Behind the Mitten, hosted by Gonzo and Amy Sherman. Your ultimate insiders for all things Michigan. Food, festivals, breweries, and beyond. Whether you're a lifelong Michigander or just visiting, this is your guide to the heart of the Mitten State. Learn more at amyandgonzo.com.In this episode of "Behind the Mitten," hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman celebrate Michigan Craft Beer Month - every July - by exploring the evolution of the craft beer scene in Michigan. They discuss the importance of community in the brewing industry, share stories from various breweries, and highlight new ventures in the craft beer landscape. The conversation emphasizes the significance of local breweries as community gathering places and the ongoing growth of the craft beer culture in Michigan.Segment 1: Gonzo and Amy stop at Highway Brewing Co. in West Branch.Segment 2: Nate Calery, head of operations at Territorial Brewing in Springfield, talks about his journey to become the head brewer, his life-long dream.Segment 3: At Handmap Brewing in Battle Creek, Gonzo and Amy meet co-owners Jen Brown, who is a CPA, and Chris McCleary, the head brewer.Segment 4: The newest member of the Michigan Brewers Guild is Saunders Point Brewing in Gladstone, in the Upper Peninsula. We meet the owner and head brewer, Jake Mills.Chapters00:00 Celebrating Michigan Craft Beer Month09:04 Exploring Local Breweries and Community Impact18:57 The Journey of Craft Beer Brewing in Michigan27:57 New Beginnings: Saunders Point Brewing36:55 Closing Thoughts on Michigan Craft BeerBehind the Mitten is Michigan's premier radio show and podcast. It can be heard on 22 radio stations across 15 Michigan markets. Tune in on the weekends or wherever you get your podcasts.
The second part of Rob and Producer Jason's journey along the West Branch of the Delaware River. They drift for two days, traveling from Deposit to Balls Eddy, fish the evening hatch, then sleep in the back of their cars. Rob narrates his observations of the cold river and its environment as he takes in the sights around him. Trout are feeding, rise forms dimple the surface, and the duo cast imitations of caddis and mayflies to the rising fish throughout their trip. The first day features windy weather and bad shore lunch. The second day sees calm wind currents, a reduction in anglers on the river, another dodgy lunch, and a beautiful sunset. The third day turns out to be a washout as a massive thunderstorm stalls over the mountains. Rob says goodbye to Jason and makes his way to New Jersey to meet up with his girlfriend and her cousins. He hadn't anticipated spending the afternoon by the trout streams of the Garden State. Old Lady Forever Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nordex USA has reopened its wind turbine plant in Iowa, while Alliant Energy plans to add up to one gigawatt of wind generation in the state. GE Vernova's 18 megawatt turbine has been approved for testing and the UK has greenlit the 1.5 gigawatt Mona Offshore Wind Farm. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard's StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary Barnes' YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Good news for Iowa's clean energy sector. Nordex USA celebrated the reopening of its wind turbine plant in West Branch, Iowa on Tuesday. The plant now employs more than one hundred workers. They're producing the company's first U.S.-made turbines. Manav Sharma is Nordex's North American C.E.O. He says the company is committed to Iowa for the long term. The plant had been closed since twenty thirteen. Nordex bought the facility in twenty sixteen and spent months retrofitting it. The plant will produce parts for five-megawatt turbines. Production capacity is planned to exceed two point five gigawatts annually. The reopening comes despite federal debates about renewable energy tax credits. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds noted that sixty six percent of Iowa's power comes from renewable energy. That's the highest percentage in the US. Alliant Energy also has big plans for wind power in Iowa. The company filed a plan with the Iowa Utilities Commission to add up to one gigwatt of wind generation. Mayuri Farlinger is president of Alliant's Iowa energy company. She says expanding wind energy will help them deliver reliable and cost-effective power to customers. Alliant plans to own and operate the new wind projects. The company expects the projects to create construction jobs and provide payments to landowners. They'll also generate new tax revenue for counties where the turbines are built. The Iowa Utilities Commission is expected to make a decision in the first quarter of twenty twenty six. Norway is testing the one of world's biggest wind turbine. Norwegian regulator N.V.E. approved GE Vernova subsidiary Georgine Wind plans for an eighteen-megawatt turbine in the municipality of Gulen. NVE says this is the largest wind turbine ever approved in Norway. It's also the first to be licensed inside an existing industrial area. The turbine will have a rotor diameter of up to two hundred fifty meters. The maximum tip height will be two hundred seventy five meters. The turbine will undergo testing for five years before switching to standard commercial operation for another twenty five years. The United Kingdom has approved its largest Irish Sea wind farm. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband granted planning consent for the Mona offshore wind farm. The project is owned by B.P. and EnBW. It will feature ninety six turbines off northwest England. The one point five gigawatt project could power more than one million homes with clean energy. It's expected to begin production between twenty twenty eight and twenty twenty nine. Miliband says this shows the government is backing builders, not blockers. B.P. and EnBW are also waiting for approval of a neighboring wind farm called Morgan. That decision is due by September tenth. The developers have been paying option fees of one hundred fifty four thousand pounds per megawatt per year since January twenty twenty three. Richard Sandford is B.P.'s Vice President of Offshore Wind. He says this approval brings them closer to delivering large-scale, low-carbon energy critical to the U.K.'s net zero goals. That's this week's top news story. Join us tomorrow for the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast.
Rob has been captivated by the West Branch of the Delaware River since last August when he fished there for the first time. He has been eager to return and this time, he plans to bring his raft and Producer Jason along. The first part of this adventure starts with Rob organizing the trip from home, communicating with Jason over the phone, and preparing his girlfriend for the journey. She'll only be going partway and won't be fishing. Rob and Caitlin make the drive from Northern Virginia to Bethlehem, PA, and then Rob follows Jason to Hancock, NY. They require two vehicles to navigate the river. Tune in as Rob outlines the trip, including packing his FlyCraft for it's inaugural river float, along with the details shared between Rob and Jason. At this point they have no idea where they will eat, sleep, or put the boat in and take it out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Day 18: Rose Zinnia reads her poem, “I'm Like If Mary Oliver Had Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.” This poem was originally published in Poetry (April 2025). Rose Zinnia is a poet, novelist, essayist, teaching artist, editor, and designer. Born in Akron, Ohio, she is the author of Togethering (Ledge Mule Press, 2024), a chapbook of poetry & lyric essay. A 2025 National Endowment for the Arts Creative Writing Fellow, Zinnia's honors also include fellowships and residencies from Vermont Studio Center, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, and the Kinsey Institute. Her writing appears or is forthcoming in The Offing, Poetry, CV2, Black Warrior Review, Poem-A-Day, The Journal, Gulf Coast, and West Branch, among others. She holds an MFA from Indiana University, works at the LGBTQ+ journal and press Foglifter, and lives in Cleveland, Ohio. Text of today's poem and more details about our program can be found at: deerfieldlibrary.org/queerpoemaday/ Find books from participating poets in our library's catalog. Queer Poem-a-Day is a program from the Adult Services Department at the Library and may include adult language. Queer Poem-a-Day is founded and co-directed by poet and professor Lisa Hiton and Dylan Zavagno, Adult Services Coordinator at the Library and host of the Deerfield Public Library Podcast. Music for this fifth year of our series is “L'Ange Verrier” from Le Rossignol Éperdu by Reynaldo Hahn, performed by pianist Daniel Baer. Queer Poem-a-Day is supported by generous donations from the Friends of the Deerfield Public Library and the Deerfield Fine Arts Commission.
Day 16: Oliver Baez Bendorf reads his poem “What the Dead Can Do, which was originally published in West Branch (2021), reprinted in Best American Poetry 2022, and in his book Consider the Rooster (Nightboat Books, 2024). Oliver Baez Bendorf is the author of three books of poetry, including Consider the Rooster, a finalist for the 2024 National Book Critics Circle Award. Born and raised in Iowa, he now lives and writes in exile. Text of today's poem and more details about our program can be found at: deerfieldlibrary.org/queerpoemaday/ Find books from participating poets in our library's catalog. Queer Poem-a-Day is a program from the Adult Services Department at the Library and may include adult language. Queer Poem-a-Day is founded and co-directed by poet and professor Lisa Hiton and Dylan Zavagno, Adult Services Coordinator at the Library and host of the Deerfield Public Library Podcast. Music for this fifth year of our series is “L'Ange Verrier” from Le Rossignol Éperdu by Reynaldo Hahn, performed by pianist Daniel Baer. Queer Poem-a-Day is supported by generous donations from the Friends of the Deerfield Public Library and the Deerfield Fine Arts Commission.
Rocking out with... . Hebert Hoover? BELIEVE IT. By Pat Strait There aren't enough great writers challenging the way we consume content and staying true to the idea that audio is one of the greatest art forms we've got. A concept album, which immerses the listener in Americana, that drives you to listen to an audio drama, which transports you to a different era, is something that very few people could dream up, let alone execute on to this level. What Will Anderson has created here is a seriously cool way to reignite our imaginations. Binge on all of our audio shows at atlantafringe.org/fringe-audio or wherever you enjoy podcasts.
West Branch's Dave Pedersen joins the podcast with talk about his career in the golf business - primary building them. He's worked all over the country as well as in Ireland. He's worked for a few guy you have have heard of...and will tell a few stories about them both!
Rocking out with... . Hebert Hoover? BELIEVE IT. By Pat Strait A Herbert Hoover concept album? About a Herbert Hoover audio drama? I have a few thoughts: 1) Is there any medium that CAN'T be conquered by Will “the Hoover Maniac” Anderson? 2) Why aren't there concept albums anymore? 3) In an age where it feels like everything creative has been done before, this is totally fun, unique and really, really cool. Listen to this full episode and all the other shows Atlanta Fringe Audio has to offer starting May 20 at www.atlantafringe.org/fringe-audio or wherever you enjoy your podcasts.
Welcome to another exciting episode of Korver's Corner! This week, we dive into the thrilling playoff journey of the Iowa Heartlanders hockey team as they push towards the second round. With match-ups against their divisional rivals, the Fort Wayne Comets, the Heartlanders need just one more win to move forward. We also discuss the unfortunate cancellation of the Coralville Chaos game but look forward to their championship match. Dive into the excitement of Midwest sports with updates on the St. Louis Battlehawks, upcoming game schedules, and even a shout-out to the West Branch varsity soccer team for their spirited support. Join us for all this and more as we celebrate the passion and energy of Midwest sports!
The queens discuss and revise a recent list of "best poetry," adding other tops (& bottoms & verses & sides, you get the point, miss thing).Please Support Breaking Form!Review the show on Apple Podcasts here.Aaron's STOP LYING is available from the Pitt Poetry Series.James's ROMANTIC COMEDY is available from Four Way Books.NOTES:For a few lists of best 21st Century poetry: The Atlantic (which we read in the show). The New York TimesRead Mark Strand's titular poem "Man and Camel"Read Craig Morgan Teicher's review of Glück's Faithful and Virtuous NightWatch Tracy K. Smith's answer to "Does poetry matter" in this conversation with Tracey E. Hucks at the Harvard Radcliffe Institute. If you'd like to see Smith read from her Pulitzer-Prize-winning Life on Mars, here's a particularly good one.Read "Deception Story" by Solmaz Sharif from LookJames mediated a conversation and workshop with Diane Seuss on poetry and mental health, which can be viewed on YouTube hereRead a selection of poems from Patricia Smith's Blood DazzlerThe Brigit Pegeen Kelly poem James talked about in the show is "Closing Time; Iskandariya." Here it is, posted on Ilya Kaminsky's social media. Read a portfolio of writers on Kelly's book Song published recently in West Branch online (edited by Shara Lessley with short essays by David Baker, Amit Majmudar, Gabrielle Bates, and C. Dale Young).
The Central Susquehanna Valley Thruway is a massive infrastructure project reshaping transportation in central Pennsylvania. With a price tag of approximately $970 million, the project will create a vital bypass along the Route 15 corridor in Snyder, Northumberland, and Columbia counties, while also featuring a new bridge over the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. Spanning over 11 miles, the new roadway aims to ease congestion, improve safety, and support regional economic growth.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#723 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/723 Presented By: TroutRoutes, Grand Teton Fly Fishing, Pescador on the Fly, Yellowstone Teton Territory Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors What makes the Catskills one of the most legendary fly fishing destinations in the US? With historic rivers like the East and West Branch of the Delaware, the Beaver Kill, and the Willowemoc, this region is the birthplace of American dry fly fishing—and it still offers some of the best trout waters in the country today. In this episode, John Francis of Trout Town Flies—local guide and new drift boat owner—takes us through the seasons of the Catskills, sharing his best strategies for winter nymphing, midge fishing, and adjusting your setup for cold-water trout. Plus, we're diving into Bug Week, one of the most exciting times of the year for dry fly fishing, and how to time your trip for the best action. If you've ever wanted to fish the birthplace of American fly fishing, this is your chance to learn from a local. Let's get into it! Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/723
Join us as we delve into the recent triumphs of the Keokuk Chiefs basketball team, sponsored by Partners for Profit Fundraising and other local businesses. Coach Summers highlights crucial wins against West Branch and Centerville, emphasizing defensive prowess and strategic gameplay. In this episode, discover standout performances, including Jackson Clark's impressive scoring feats and the team's preparation for upcoming playoff challenges. With insights into the physicality and tactics required for postseason success, Coach Summers shares his thoughts on handling top opponents and the team's focus on improving defense and minimizing turnovers. Get a glimpse of the competitive journey, as the Chiefs aim for state playoffs while celebrating individual milestones and building on their achievements. Tune in for an insightful discussion on coaching strategies and team analysis ahead of the next big game.
The Scattergood Friends School in West Branch served as a hostel from 1939-1943, giving shelter to refugees from Europe fleeing Hitler's regime.
Hey, I'm back! And I brought whiskey! I know, I know, I've been away a long time. Three months? Really? That long? Well...a lot happened, and I'll tell you about it, but briefly: had to drop everything to deal with wrapping up writing my next book, and then I lost my voice. Yeah, imagine that. But I am back, with some stuff on how and why I write whiskey books, including an interview with my old friend Marty Duffy, who is the North American representative for the Glencairn Glass, the official whiskey tasting glass of Seen Through A Glass. I'll also tell you about a massive pan of choucroute garni I made for our wine club dinner back in October. Next episode: not 100% sure. Hoping to do an interview that leads into an episode about the West Branch town of Jersey Shore. Fingers crossed. Cheers! This episode uses these sounds under the following license: Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Champ de tournesol" by Komiku at https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ "Glow" by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au Music promoted by https: //www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ All sounds sourced by STAG Music Librarian Nora Bryson, with our thanks.
Herbert Hoover, the 31st President of the United States, stands as a figure of resilience and complexity in American history. Known primarily for leading the nation during the onset of the Great Depression, Hoover's life story is deeply rooted in his early experiences, family background, and the values of self-reliance and service that shaped his leadership. Born on August 10, 1874, in West Branch, Iowa, Hoover was the first U.S. president born west of the Mississippi River—a fitting marker for a man whose life was shaped by the pioneer spirit of westward expansion. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/herbert-hoover-the-great-humanitarian/ Genealogy Clips Podcast https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Free Genealogy Lookups https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway Genealogy eBooks https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow Along https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.instagram.com/ancestralfindings https://www.youtube.com/ancestralfindings Support Ancestral Findings https://ancestralfindings.com/support #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips
BONUS episode featuring my summer of presidential travels as I fit in as many birthplaces, gravesites, homes, and other sites into one history professor's summer break. The first of three trips, join me as I visit Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio!Links to Previous Episodes Mentioned:Birthplaces"Rutherford Hayes and Delaware (OH)""Warren Harding and Blooming Grove""Herbert Hoover and West Branch""Dwight Eisenhower and Denison""Ronald Reagan and Tampico"Homes"Ulysses Grant and Galena""Benjamin Harrison and Indianapolis""Warren Harding and Marion""Harry S Truman and Independence""Gerald Ford and Alexandria""Barack Obama and Kalorama (and Maui)"Graves"Thomas Jefferson's Grave"Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information! Support the showVisit the social media on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!Support the showVisit the social media on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!
Rob and Caitlin drove the Xterra north to New York for a wedding over the Labor Day weekend. This was a destination wedding that happened to be on one of the most famous trout streams in the world. Rob has read about this fishery since childhood. This is his first time visiting the Hancock area and fishing the Upper Delaware River. This section of the river is a tailwater and begins a few miles above the resort in the town of Deposit. The water flows cool, clear, and constant throughout the year. Emerald green and slow, the water speed is controlled by the dam release upstream. The West Branch Angler and Resort were excellent hosts. The food, hospitality, and fire pit are unmatched. Rob plans on casting dries to rising fish, stripping streamers for big bad browns, and wiggle mice patterns across the riffles at dusk. Listen as Rob explores the river and its surroundings. He sneaks out of the wedding reception to fish. Be sure to contact Josh for casting lessons. Produced by Jason Reif Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On July 4, 1776, two hundred miles northwest of Philadelphia, on Indigenous land along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River, a group of colonial squatters declared their independence. They were not alone in their efforts. This bold symbolic gesture was just a small part of a much broader and longer struggle in the Northern Susquehanna River Valley, where diverse peoples, especially Indigenous nations, fought tenaciously to safeguard their lands, sovereignty, and survival. We talk with Christopher Pearl about his new book, Declarations of Independence: Indigenous Resilience, Colonial Rivalries, and the Cost of Revolution, which examines this intense struggle among Indigenous Americans, rebellious colonial squatters, opportunistic land speculators, and imperial government agents which shaped the American Revolution.Tell us what you think! Send us a text message!
In this episode, we dive into the remarkable season of the Sigourney Toyota Cobras with Coach Jensen. The team proudly boasts a 7-1 record and a top-five ranking in the Iowa sports polls, securing a spot in the playoffs as a number one seed. Coach Jensen shares insights on the team's powerful offensive strategies and highlights standout performances, including Isaac Bruns' impressive rushing yards and Braden Wood's breakout game. Coach Jensen also reflects on the team's defensive prowess, emphasizing the importance of the defensive line and linebackers in maintaining a solid front. Special teams play a crucial role as well, with strategies that capitalize on hidden yardage to set the stage for success. Looking ahead, the Sigourney Cobras are set to face a challenging opponent in West Branch. Coach Jensen discusses the strengths and potential threats posed by their upcoming rivals and outlines the key factors for the Cobras to emerge victorious. With a focus on ball security, physicality, and strategic execution, the Cobras are geared up for a thrilling playoff battle. Join us as we explore the highs of the Sigourney Cobras' season, their preparation for the playoffs, and the inspiring team spirit that drives them forward. Go Cobras!
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/666 Presented By: TroutRoutes, Waters West, Togens Fly Shop, Stonefly Nets Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors In this episode, Joe Rist and I will journey to fly fishing the Catskills, often hailed as the birthplace of American fly fishing. Join us as we uncover the rich history of this iconic region, explore the streams of the Beaver Kill and the Delaware branches, and discover why this area holds such a special place in the hearts of anglers. With Joe's expert insights, you'll learn valuable tips on dry fly fishing and perfecting your casting techniques. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a curious novice, this episode promises to deepen your appreciation for fly fishing in one of the most storied landscapes in the U.S. Episode Chapters with Joe Rist on Fly Fishing the Catskills 1:54 - We explore Joe's journey into fly fishing, sparked by his father's introduction with basic fishing gear. His passion solidified after catching his first brook trout in Maine and starting "Fish Camp" with friends. Joe transitioned to guiding professionally after retiring from the post office at 55. Following the passing of the shop's owner, Joe, with no retail experience but support from his family, successfully opened Trout Town Flies, now in its fifth year. 7:48 - We talk about the history of fly fishing in the Catskill region. Joe highlights its significance as "holy waters," noting contributions from pioneers like Theodore Gordon and George La Branche. The Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum, covering 50 acres, showcases important figures and artifacts in fly fishing, including the resurgence of interest among younger people during the Covid pandemic. 11:12 - Joe offers advice on the best fishing times in the Catskills, recommending May for dry fly fishing due to ideal temperatures. He suggests novice-friendly rivers like Beaver Kill and Willow, while recommending the East and West Branches of the Delaware River for experienced anglers. 16:22 - For lodging and camping, Joe explains that while there is ample lodging, prime time (late April to early June) requires early reservations starting in December or January. The area has modest accommodations catering to fishermen, including notable places like Roscoe Motel, Riverside Cafe & Lodge, Red Rose, and Rockland House. For DIY camping, there are several state campgrounds, including Butternut Grove, Roscoe Campsite Park, and Peaceful Valley on the Delaware. 18:50 - Joe reveals that his shop makes 60-70% of its flies in-house. He highlights the significance of tying flies like cripples and emergers, as well as traditional Catskill flies. He also recounts creating the brown floating nymph (BFN) after noticing fish feeding on a specific insect on the West Branch of the Delaware. 25:29 - We get into the other flies he uses in the Catskills. Joe uses the gray fox, cahill, and red quill, effectively on their rivers. He provides a tip for modifying a red quill to mimic a rusty spinner. 28:35 - We focus on fishing the Beaver Kill. Joe notes that the Beaver Kill is more accessible for novice fly fishermen due to its high gradient, which helps correct casting errors. He also mentions that it is stocked with brown trout by the New York State. 32:06 - Our conversation shifts to fishing techniques, where Joe explains the importance of positioning above the fish and allowing the current to deliver the fly naturally. He mentions that in the east, anglers need to feed a lot of line—sometimes 70 to 80 feet—to achieve this, which can be challenging but necessary for successful fishing. 33:24 - Joe elaborates on fishing in the Delaware system, highlighting the commonality of catching large fish, including 21-27 inch fish. He explains the strength and resilience of these fish, particularly due to the cold, fast-moving waters. He also mentions migratory fish like shad and stripers that enter the Delaware system, and the presence of smallmouth bass in areas like the Beaver Kill. He notes that while there are various fish species, anglers predominantly seek large rainbows and browns. 38:05 - We talk about the fishing regulations and conditions in New York. Joe explains that the fishing season runs year-round, with specific rules: from April 1st to October 15th, regular fishing with size and catch limits is allowed; from October 16th to March 31st, it's catch and release only, with no live bait. 39:33 - Joe mentions temperature inversions in the Delaware River's tail waters, which affect fishing conditions. Milder winters have led to earlier fishing and hatches, with some species appearing sooner. He highlights that the tail waters offer consistent fishing opportunities, even in warmer months, and details the fishable waters: 17 miles on the west branch and variable conditions on the east branch. 42:03 - Joe describes their guiding and fishing techniques in the Catskills. 46:16 - For new anglers fishing the west branch of a large river, Joe emphasizes the importance of patience and observation when approaching the water. He advises beginners to look for foam lines, which indicate where food and fish might be. He also suggests breaking the river down into smaller sections, treating it first as a brook, then a stream, to make it less intimidating. He also highlights the need to adjust fishing techniques based on the time of day and hatches. Joe mentions that his shop can help plan trips and tailor them to the angler's schedule, whether it involves fishing in the morning or evening. 51:19 - We ask about his essential fishing gear. Joe highlights the use of fish-friendly ghost nets, wading staff for stability, quality wading boots for ankle support, and wading belt for safety. He also favors traditional vests for storage and versatility. 53:19 - As we approach late September and early October, he mentions the pre-spawn period when aggressive male trout favor streamers in orange or yellow. He mentions the essential flies during this period. 57:42 - Joe shares his travel bucket list, including a planned trip to Chile with his daughter to potentially represent a lodge there. He also expresses interest in fishing in Alaska and Montana's grayling, despite past trips to Colorado, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. 59:18 - We discuss various boats and flotation devices for the Delaware River, including traditional boats, rafts, kayaks, and paddleboards. Joe warns against belly boats due to safety concerns and praises drift boats for their ability to navigate shallow waters. 1:00:38 - We ask him a couple of random questions on his music preference and go-to bar and restaurants in their area. For music, he likes the Allman Brothers, Coldplay, and Marshall Tucker. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/666
Join us as Evan Bottcher reveals the secrets of the West Branch of the Ausable River, a legendary fly fishing destination. With a rich history of legendary anglers and diverse insect hatches, Evan shares expert tips and techniques honed since childhood. Perfect your skills and discover captivating stories in this not-to-miss show!
Finding character-filled, talented people to add to your team is challenging. In today's episode Johne and Jim conclude their three-part series on Staffing Your Church from Within. They welcome to the mic today, Pastor Jim Westheim, Director of Operations at Faith Alive Church in West Branch, Michigan. He will unpack the practical steps Faith Alive has taken to successfully build their team from within (including 225 volunteers) over the last three years.
We're back with the Showcase! This week we've got Sonic Summerstock Playhouse 15.6- Heard but not Seen, The Son of West Branch, America's Great Humanitarian, and Audio Groove Cast #9: I Love a Mystery Finale! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In honour of Herbert Hoover's 150th birthday this August 10th, William Wayne Anderson has shared this magnificent tribute masterpiece from the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site. We now proudly present from the life performance- "The Son of West Branch, America's Great Humanitarian: The concept album"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On August 10, celebrants will gather in West Branch, Iowa – Herbert Hoover's birthplace, resting place, and home to his presidential library and museum – to celebrate the great man's 150th birthday. Hoover biographer George Nash, who'll be part of a panel discussion that day, discusses a remarkable 90-year life journey that took America's future president from a nascent Stanford University to international mining ventures, to famine relief in Western Europe and the Soviet Union, and a post-presidency devoted to political philosophy and a “crusade against collectivism.” Nash also discusses Hoover's sometimes complicated relationship with seven American presidents over the last 50 years of his life – and, along the way, finding time to establish an institution that bears his surname.
NB: After I recorded the intro and edited the three parts together, Squarespace informed me that it couldn't host the entire interview in one post, or even in two, so I'm breaking it back up into three pieces, which I'm posting here together.I'm reading with George David Clark and Ryan Wilson at Loganberry Books on June 13, at 6:00 pm, hosted by Elijah Blumov.My book Midlife now exists. Buy it here, or leave it a rating here or hereFor more SLEERICKETS, check out the SECRET SHOW and join the group chatLeave the show a rating here (actually, just do it on your phone, it's easier). Thanks!Wear SLEERICKETS t-shirts and hoodies. They look good!Some of the topics mentioned in this episode:– The Many Hundreds of the Scent by Shane McCrae– Cain Named the Animal by Shane McCrae– Stalker and Andrei Rublev by Andrei Tarkovsky– Patti Smith– Wilfred Owen– That time Elijah and I tried to scan a line– Timothy Steele– The Dream Songs by John Berryman– The Flowers of Evil by Charles Baudelaire– My most recent conversation with Alexis Sears– Wallace Stevens– The mini-issue of West Branch that Shane edited– Richard Howard– Ernest Hilbert– Liturgy– Eternal Champion– Metallica– Of the Scythians by Katha Pollitt– Beowulf– That time Jesus drove the moneychangers out of the Temple– The Waste Land and The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock by T. S. Eliot– Coleman Glenn– Anthony Hecht– Juvenal– Horace– James Merrill– Alexander Pope– John Dryden– John Donne– Ethan McGuire– The Madness of Hercules by Seneca, trans. Dana Gioia– Letters from a Stoic by Seneca– One Art by Elizabeth Bishop– High Windows by Philip Larkin– Done on This Side by Joshua Mehigan– Grendel by John Gardner– Lady Lazarus by Sylvia Plath– That time Abraham smashed a bunch of icons– That time the Taliban blew up a UNESCO World Heritage Site– Pulling the Chariot of the Sun by Shane McCrae– The Many Hundreds of the Scent by Shane McCrae– The SLRCKTS ep about the Toby Martinez de las Rivas controversy– From Titan/All Is Still by Toby Martinez de las Rivas– Black Sun by Toby Martinez de las Rivas– Floodmeadow by Toby Martinez de las Rivas– Cornel West– Christian Wiman– Jay Wright– Elizabeth Jennings– Simone WeilFrequently mentioned names:– Joshua Mehigan– Shane McCrae– A. E. Stallings– Ryan Wilson– Morri Creech– Austin Allen– Jonathan Farmer– Zara Raab– Amit Majmudar– Ethan McGuire– Coleman Glenn– Alexis Sears– JP Gritton– Alex Pepple– Ernie Hilbert– Joanna PearsonOther Ratbag Poetry Pods:Poetry Says by Alice AllanI Hate Matt Wall by Matt WallVersecraft by Elijah BlumovRatbag Poetics By David Jalal MotamedAlice: Poetry SaysBrian: @BPlatzerCameron: CameronWTC [at] hotmail [dot] comMatthew: sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comMusic by ETRNLArt by Daniel Alexander Smith
NB: After I recorded the intro and edited the three parts together, Squarespace informed me that it couldn't host the entire interview in one post, or even in two, so I'm breaking it back up into three pieces, which I'm posting here together.I'm reading with George David Clark and Ryan Wilson at Loganberry Books on June 13, at 6:00 pm, hosted by Elijah Blumov.My book Midlife now exists. Buy it here, or leave it a rating here or hereFor more SLEERICKETS, check out the SECRET SHOW and join the group chatLeave the show a rating here (actually, just do it on your phone, it's easier). Thanks!Wear SLEERICKETS t-shirts and hoodies. They look good!Some of the topics mentioned in this episode:– The Many Hundreds of the Scent by Shane McCrae– Cain Named the Animal by Shane McCrae– Stalker and Andrei Rublev by Andrei Tarkovsky– Patti Smith– Wilfred Owen– That time Elijah and I tried to scan a line– Timothy Steele– The Dream Songs by John Berryman– The Flowers of Evil by Charles Baudelaire– My most recent conversation with Alexis Sears– Wallace Stevens– The mini-issue of West Branch that Shane edited– Richard Howard– Ernest Hilbert– Liturgy– Eternal Champion– Metallica– Of the Scythians by Katha Pollitt– Beowulf– That time Jesus drove the moneychangers out of the Temple– The Waste Land and The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock by T. S. Eliot– Coleman Glenn– Anthony Hecht– Juvenal– Horace– James Merrill– Alexander Pope– John Dryden– John Donne– Ethan McGuire– The Madness of Hercules by Seneca, trans. Dana Gioia– Letters from a Stoic by Seneca– One Art by Elizabeth Bishop– High Windows by Philip Larkin– Done on This Side by Joshua Mehigan– Grendel by John Gardner– Lady Lazarus by Sylvia Plath– That time Abraham smashed a bunch of icons– That time the Taliban blew up a UNESCO World Heritage Site– Pulling the Chariot of the Sun by Shane McCrae– The Many Hundreds of the Scent by Shane McCrae– The SLRCKTS ep about the Toby Martinez de las Rivas controversy– From Titan/All Is Still by Toby Martinez de las Rivas– Black Sun by Toby Martinez de las Rivas– Floodmeadow by Toby Martinez de las Rivas– Cornel West– Christian Wiman– Jay Wright– Elizabeth Jennings– Simone WeilFrequently mentioned names:– Joshua Mehigan– Shane McCrae– A. E. Stallings– Ryan Wilson– Morri Creech– Austin Allen– Jonathan Farmer– Zara Raab– Amit Majmudar– Ethan McGuire– Coleman Glenn– Alexis Sears– JP Gritton– Alex Pepple– Ernie Hilbert– Joanna PearsonOther Ratbag Poetry Pods:Poetry Says by Alice AllanI Hate Matt Wall by Matt WallVersecraft by Elijah BlumovRatbag Poetics By David Jalal MotamedAlice: Poetry SaysBrian: @BPlatzerCameron: CameronWTC [at] hotmail [dot] comMatthew: sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comMusic by ETRNLArt by Daniel Alexander Smith
NB: After I recorded the intro and edited the three parts together, Squarespace informed me that it couldn't host the entire interview in one post, or even in two, so I'm breaking it back up into three pieces, which I'm posting here together.I'm reading with George David Clark and Ryan Wilson at Loganberry Books on June 13, at 6:00 pm, hosted by Elijah Blumov.My book Midlife now exists. Buy it here, or leave it a rating here or hereFor more SLEERICKETS, check out the SECRET SHOW and join the group chatLeave the show a rating here (actually, just do it on your phone, it's easier). Thanks!Wear SLEERICKETS t-shirts and hoodies. They look good!Some of the topics mentioned in this episode:– The Many Hundreds of the Scent by Shane McCrae– Cain Named the Animal by Shane McCrae– Stalker and Andrei Rublev by Andrei Tarkovsky– Patti Smith– Wilfred Owen– That time Elijah and I tried to scan a line– Timothy Steele– The Dream Songs by John Berryman– The Flowers of Evil by Charles Baudelaire– My most recent conversation with Alexis Sears– Wallace Stevens– The mini-issue of West Branch that Shane edited– Richard Howard– Ernest Hilbert– Liturgy– Eternal Champion– Metallica– Of the Scythians by Katha Pollitt– Beowulf– That time Jesus drove the moneychangers out of the Temple– The Waste Land and The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock by T. S. Eliot– Coleman Glenn– Anthony Hecht– Juvenal– Horace– James Merrill– Alexander Pope– John Dryden– John Donne– Ethan McGuire– The Madness of Hercules by Seneca, trans. Dana Gioia– Letters from a Stoic by Seneca– One Art by Elizabeth Bishop– High Windows by Philip Larkin– Done on This Side by Joshua Mehigan– Grendel by John Gardner– Lady Lazarus by Sylvia Plath– That time Abraham smashed a bunch of icons– That time the Taliban blew up a UNESCO World Heritage Site– Pulling the Chariot of the Sun by Shane McCrae– The Many Hundreds of the Scent by Shane McCrae– The SLRCKTS ep about the Toby Martinez de las Rivas controversy– From Titan/All Is Still by Toby Martinez de las Rivas– Black Sun by Toby Martinez de las Rivas– Floodmeadow by Toby Martinez de las Rivas– Cornel West– Christian Wiman– Jay Wright– Elizabeth Jennings– Simone WeilFrequently mentioned names:– Joshua Mehigan– Shane McCrae– A. E. Stallings– Ryan Wilson– Morri Creech– Austin Allen– Jonathan Farmer– Zara Raab– Amit Majmudar– Ethan McGuire– Coleman Glenn– Alexis Sears– JP Gritton– Alex Pepple– Ernie Hilbert– Joanna PearsonOther Ratbag Poetry Pods:Poetry Says by Alice AllanI Hate Matt Wall by Matt WallVersecraft by Elijah BlumovRatbag Poetics By David Jalal MotamedAlice: Poetry SaysBrian: @BPlatzerCameron: CameronWTC [at] hotmail [dot] comMatthew: sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comMusic by ETRNLArt by Daniel Alexander Smith
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