Episode 026: Amy King and Kirk Robertson
New York poet Amy King, winner of the 2015 Women’s National Book Association Award Winner, reads from "The Missing Museum." Host Charlie Rossiter introduces the work of Nevada poet, Kirk Robertson.
Episode 027: Melissa Studdard and Maya Angelou
Texas poet Melissa Studdard is featured. She reads from her new book "I Ate the Cosmos for Breakfast" and discusses her creative process. In the second part of the show, host Charlie Rossiter considers the implications of Maya Angelou's poem "The Human Family" being used by Apple in an ad during the Rio Olympics.
Episode 028: David Cope Discusses Allen Ginsberg [EXTENDED INTERVIEW]
Michigan poet, David Cope, talks about his long-time friendship and correspondence with Allen Ginsberg and reads poems, including two elegies for Allen in a special extended-length interview.
Episode 029: Anthony Bernini and W.S. Merwin's Latest Book Reviewed
New York poet Anthony Bernini from Brunswick, NY shares poems and talks about his life as a poet outside the system. Host Charlie Rossiter reviews W.S. Merwin’s latest book, "Garden Times," just out from Copper Canyon Press.
Episode 030: Craig Czury and Philip Levine's Latest Book Reviewed
Craig Czury reads and discusses poems from his new book "Thumb Notes Almanac: Hitchhiking the Marcellus Shale" which chronicles his time traveling Northeastern Pennsylvania's coal/fracking country. In the second part of the show, host Charlie Rossiter reviews former U.S. Poet Laureate Philip Levine’s just-published posthumous collection, "The Last Shift."
Episode 031: Tom Nicotera and Psyche
Tom Nicotera of Bloomfield, CT reads poems accompanied by bodhran and blues harmonica. Host Charlie Rossiter re-visits a piece of feminist literary history, the anthology Psyche: The Feminine Poetic Consciousness.
Episode 032: John Berry and Poetry's Power to Connect
Virginia poet John Berry, author of "Wobbly Man," reads his work and tells the story of how poetry saved his life. In the second part of the episode, Host Charlie Rossiter explores how poetry helped connect two friends, one in the advanced stages of dementia.
Episode 033: Alifair Skebe and Rita Dove
Alifair Skebe from Albany, New York, explains the subtleties of elliptical poetry and provides a few examples from her just-published book, Thin Matter. In the second part of the show, host Charlie Rossiter discusses former poet laureate Rita Dove's recently published, Complete Poems: 1974-2004.
Episode 034: Mason Granger and Billy Collins
New York City poet, Mason Granger, reads his poems, offers his thoughts on performance, and discusses the program he'll be hosting at New York's Bowery Poetry Club starting in January. Host Charlie Rossiter reviews Billy Collins' new book, The Rain in Portugal.
Episode 035: Nancy Klepsch and In the Bleak Midwinter
Nancy Klepsch, poet-activist from Troy, NY, talks about her projects for social justice and her poetic explorations. Host Charlie Rossiter reflects on the Solstice and how a poem by Christina Rossetti became what some consider the best Christmas carol ever written.
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Episode 036: Ralph Murre and Reading for Writing
Ralph Murre, poet laureate of Door County, Wisconsin, reads his poems and talks about his project that publishes previously published poems. Host Charlie Rossiter then talks about the importance of reading for writing using examples from NY poet, Eileen Myles.
Episode 037: Brando Skyhorse and Flash Fiction
Award-winning Latino author, Brando Skyhorse, reads from his work and talks about the basic elements of Flash Fiction and how that form relates to poetry. In the second part of the show, host Charlie Rossiter further explores Flash Fiction with excerpts and commentary from Joyce Carol Oates and others.
Episode 038: Nicole Yurcaba and Insurgent Poetry
Nicole Yurcaba of Bridgewater VA reads her poetry and talks about how it is influenced by her love of music and Ukranian heritage. In the second part of the show, host Charlie Rossiter talks about Lawrence Ferlighetti’s book, "Poetry as Insurgent Art."
Episode 039: Jeanetta Calhoun Mish and Lola Ridge
Jeanetta Calhoun Mish, director of Red Earth Creative Writing MFA program at Oklahoma City University, reads from her recent book “What I Learned at the War.” In the second part of the show, host Charlie Rossiter talks about a new biography of radical modernist poet, Lola Ridge.
Episode 040 Dawn Leas and the Joy of the Library
Dawn Leas reads and talks about her poetry rooted in place, family and daily life. Host Charlie Rossiter uses Chinese poetry, feral children and mountain climbing Beat poets to remind us why we love the physical library.
Episode 041: Lorette Luzajic on Ekphrastic Poetry and Paterson Reviewed
Lorette C. Luzajic, poet and visual artist from Toronto, talks about and reads her ekphrastic poetry. She's founder and host of ekphrastic.net, a website dedicated to poetry inspired by visual art. In the second part of the show, Charlie Rossiter reviews Jim Jarmusch’s new film Paterson.
Episode 042: PoetryMusic and Celebrating Poetry Month
Chris Lee and Colleen O’Brien from Port Angeles, Washington, talk about how they set poetry to music and use poetry as a catalyst for improvised music in their performances as "PoetryMusic". Host Charlie Rossiter offers ideas for activities to celebrate National Poetry Month.
Episode 043: Mary Panza and Poet Laureate History
Mary Panza of Troy, NY, addresses important issues of life and poetry and manages to add a light touch to the proceedings. Host Charlie Rossiter goes behind the scenes of the office of U.S. Poet Laureate discussing its history and recommending an excellent book on the subject.
Episode 044: Cheryl Rice and The American Writers Museum
Cheryl Rice explains the Sylvia Plath Bake-Off and talks about how her poetry has developed over the years. Host Charlie Rossiter gives a preview of the new American Writers Museum in Chicago.
Show 045: Hiram Larew and Budbill's Final Book Reviewed
Host Charlie Rossiter chats with DC area poet, Hiram Larew about poetic segregation and literary legacy. In the second part of the show he reviews David Budbill's latest and final book, "Tumbling Toward the End"
Show 046: Michael Peters and the Library of America
Michael Peters, multi-genre artist from upstate New York, explores the integration of music and sound creations in his poetry performances. Host Charlie Rossiter talks about the Library of America, now celebrating 35 years of publishing fine editions of classic American literature.
Show 047: John Roche and Jules Nyquist and Poetic Prose
New Mexico poets, John Roche and Jules Nyquist talk about poetry in the age of Trump and share poems from their publishing project, "Poets Speak." In the second part of the show, host Charlie Rossiter looks at poetic prose using examples from Zora Neale Hurston and Sherman Alexie.
Show 048: Juliet Cook and Paterson Light and Shadow Reviewed
Juliet Cook from Ohio shares her poems, talks about her press, Blood Pudding Press, and how she re-learned language and continues to write poetry following a stroke. Host, Charlie Rossiter, reviews Paterson Light and Shadow, a collection of Poems by Maria Mazziotti Gillan and photographs by Mark Hillringhouse.
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Show 049: Don Levy And Sherman Alexie Reviewed
Albany, NY poet Don Levy shares poems from and discusses the importance of the local poetry community. Host, Charlie Rossiter reviews Sherman Alexie’s new memoir, "You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me."
Show 050: Carlos Cumpian and Sam Shepard
Chicago poet Carlos Cumpian, editor of MARCH/Abrazo press, shares his poems and talks about survival and more. Host, Charlie Rossiter pays tribute to the recently deceased Sam Shepard with excerpts from Shepard's poems and short prose.