In Episode 58, we talk to Cody Lake about the collaborative power of poetry, web development, and videography, the pressure of commodification, and the surprising inventiveness of Pinterest.
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53. Crossing Boundaries w/ Tim Hernandez
In Episode 53, we talk to Tim Hernandez about teaching at the University of Texas El Paso in the only bilingual creative writing program in the United States. We also chat about investigative poetics, finding the right shape for a story, and the importance of crossing genres, borders, and other boundaries.
47. Sustaining a Connection w/ Ulrich Baer
In Episode 47, we talk to Ulrich Baer about free speech, podcasts as opportunities for sustained conversations, and the role of poetry and fiction as witnesses to human suffering and resilience.
45. Building Bridges w/ Tanya Ko Hong
In Episode 45, we talk to Tanya (Hyonhye) Ko Hong about translating English texts into Korean, writing bilingual poetry, finding her name and place as an immigrant, and giving a voice to the Korean comfort women of World War II.
43. Working in Story w/ Audrey Dimola
In Episode 43, we talk to poet and teller-healer Audrey Dimola about radical mental health, ecological wellness, and working with archetypal stories and myths to foster healing, personal growth, and community.
40. Running a Small Press w/ Jane Ormerod & David Lawton of Great Weather for Media
In Episode 40, Dan and guest host Aimee Herman talk to Jane Ormerod and David Lawton of Great Weather for Media about running a small press during a pandemic, the power of poetry, and tips for submitting creative work.
34. Remixing Poetry w/ Dan Dissinger
In Episode 34, we interview the host! Listen as Dan takes us through his journey as a photographer, poet, and professor.
33. Thinking in Different Dimensions of Story (or Choosing Fencing over Law School) w/ Kat Howard
In Episode 33, we talk to award-winning author Kat Howard about doing research for fantasy fiction, retelling familiar stories from new perspectives, collaborating on a comic series, learning from different genres, digging into the revision process, finding inspiration in poetry and nonfiction, and much more! Kat Howard is a writer of fantasy, science fiction, andContinue reading “33. Thinking in Different Dimensions of Story (or Choosing Fencing over Law School) w/ Kat Howard”
31. Exploring Voice & Genre w/ Ellen Wayland-Smith
In Episode 31, we talk to Ellen Wayland-Smith about her new book. We also talk about teaching students genre and how to incorporate voice and personal experience into academic writing.
Episode 23: Telling Stories About Ourselves with Kristiana Willsey
In Episode 23, we talk to Kristiana Willsey about folklore (the field of study and the new Taylor Swift album), the social function of fairy tales and urban legends, and the meaning-making that happens in the stories we tell about our lives.
