Show 051: John McKenna and Joyce Carol Oates

New Jersey poet John Mckenna, reflects on Beats, rhythm and performance. Host Charlie Rossiter looks into Joyce Carol Oates' creative process using her own words from her journals.

Find John McKenna's book, "Sessions" here: cms.reddashboard.com/john-mckenna/

Show 052: Cynthia Gallaher and 100k Poets For Change

Chicago poet Cynthia Gallaher discusses a wide range of topics from poems about the eclipse and her new book, to how her yoga practice informs her creativity. In the second part of the show, Charlie Rossiter talks about the upcoming 100 Thousand Poets for Change Global Event Day on Sept 30.

Find Cynthia Gallaher's book here: www.amazon.com/Frugal-Poets-Guid…ook/dp/B01GU416UC

Show 053: Sally Rhoades and the Zen Translations of Lucien Stryk

Sally Rhoades, upstate NY poet and playwright, discusses her influences and shares her autobiographical poems. In the second part of the show, host Charlie Rossiter takes a look at zen and zen poetry through the translations of Lucien Stryk.

Show 054: Perfect Poems

Host Charlie Rossiter explores the idea of the perfect poem with examples from Gary Snyder and Kenneth Rexroth. He also looks back on the previous 53 episodes of Poetry Spoken Here.

Show 055: Laura Boss and The Prose Poem

Poet Laura Boss reads from her new book The Best Lover, including a reading of the title poem and her long, personal 9/11 poem. In the second part of the program, host Charlie Rossiter looks at the prose poem with the help of Michael Benedikt's breakthrough anthology.

Show 056: David Graham and The 2016 VIDA Count

David Graham, author of seven books of poetry, shares his accessible yet complex poetry. Host Charlie Rossiter gives a tip of the poetic hat to the recently released VIDA Count 2016 and the hard-working VIDA volunteers.

Show 057: Sarah Giragosian and Copper Canyon Reader

Sarah Giragosian reads poems from her recently published work, Queer Fish inspired by her fascination with animal-human similarities including one from the perspective of a horseshoe crab. Host Charlie Rossiter recommends Copper Canyon’s unique catalog that is also a mini poetry anthology.

Show 058: Tribute to Maria "Mama" McCray

This special tribute episode of Poetry Spoken Here is dedicated to the late Maria McCray, Vietnam War veteran, former U.S. Marine, and member of eight consecutive Chicago National Slam Teams. An historic recording of her reading for a live audience in 2000 and an interview with Poetry Spoken Here host, Charlie Rossiter, make this a podcast not to miss.

Show 059: Tom Montag and Kanopy aka Arthouse Netflix

Wisconsin Poet, Tom Montag, talks about poetry, life, and place. Host Charlie Rossiter highlights Kanopy, a streaming service available on many campuses, and through an ever-increasing number of public libraries, that is essentially an arthouse Netflix.

Show 060: James Laughlin and ee cummings

James Laughlin, founder of New Directions publishing house, and an exceptional poet, is featured in an historic interview conducted just a few months before he passed back in 1997. Host, Charlie Rossiter, discusses ee cummings in the second part of today's show.

Show 061: James Laughlin pt. 2 and Wishbone

This episode features the second part of our historic interview with James Laughlin from 1997. Find the first part in Poetry Spoken Here Episode 060. In the second part of the show, host Charlie Rossiter talks about Wishbone, the little dog who teaches classic literature.

Show 062: Arya F. Jenkins and Bullets into Bells

Arya F. Jenkins, poet-photographer from Ohio is featured and discusses her ekphrastic poetry. Host Charlie Rossiter reviews "Bullets into Bells: Poets and Citizens Respond to Gun Violence" a new anthology of poetry and prose focused on gun violence from Beacon Press.

Show 063: Alexis Rhone Fancher and Banned Poetry

L.A. poet, Alexis Rhone Fancher, compulsive writer of erotica, irreverent photographer and lover of all things "bent" shares her no-hold-barred poetry while discussing sex and power. In the second part of the show, Charlie Rossiter examines poetry that has been banned.

Show 064: Michael Koehler and Poetry in Public Places

Michael Koehler, a cab and truck driving poet from central Wisconsin, reads his poetry rooted in reality. In the second part of the show, host Charlie Rossiter looks at public poetry.

Show 065: Beate Sigriddaughter and Split This Rock

New Mexico poet Beate Sigriddaughter reads from her new book "Xanthippe and Her Friends" and host Charlie Rossiter looks at the program for Split This Rock 2018. Check out Episode 19 of Poetry Spoken Here for an interview with the then-Executive Director of Split this Rock, Sarah Browning.

Show 066: Alan Catlin and Bettering American Poetry Vol. 2 Reviewed

Alan Catlin from upstate New York talks about his writing process and reads from two forthcoming collections. In the second part of the show, host Charlie Rossiter reviews and reads from Bettering American Poetry, Vol 2, part of a series of collections described as "an ongoing act of resistance and celebration."

Show 067: Poetry Month Special ft. Billy Collins Writing Advice, Sam Hamill Remembrance and More

This special Poetry Month episode features host Charlie Rossiter relaying writing advice from Billy Collins, reading the poetry of Kodojin, and remembering Sam Hamill who recently passed away.

Show 068: Bill Morgan and Wait Till I'm Dead Reviewed

Bill Morgan, archivist to Allen Ginsberg, talks about "The Best Minds of My Generation: A Literary History of the Beats," a book created from Allen's lectures, edited by Bill. Host Charlie Rossiter reviews "Wait Till I'm Dead," a collection of Ginsberg's previously uncollected poems also edited by Morgan.

Show 069: Gayle Lauradunn and Can Poetry Matter Revisited

Gayle Lauradunn from New Mexico reads from her new book, All the Wild and Holy: A Life of Eunice Williams 1696-1785. Host Charlie Rossiter considers Dana Gioia's "Can Poetry Matter" essay on ways to make poetry a more significant part of the culture.

Show 070: Mark O'Brien and Bobbie Louise Hawkins Remembered

Mark O'Brien from upstate NY talks about his interests in visual art and poetry, haibun and more. Host Charlie Rossiter remembers recently deceased Beat poet and novelist Bobbie Louise Hawkins.

Show 071: Tamar Samuel-Siegel and Ross Gay's Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude Reviewed

Tamar Samuel-Siegel from Virginia (and other places) shares her views on embodiment of language and poetry, and reads poems from her time spent in Israel. Host Charlie Rossiter reviews Ross Gay's latest book, Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude.

Show 072: Jonathan Chaves on Translation (Part 1) and Natalie Shapero

Jonathan Chaves, master translator of classical Chinese poetry into English is interviewed. Host Charlie Rossiter talks about Natalie Shapero's poetry and attitude.

Show 073: Jonathan Chaves (Part 2) and Morgan Parker

Jonathan Chaves, master translator of classical Chinese poetry into English is interviewed. Host Charlie Rossiter talks about Morgan Parker's poetry.

Show 074: Drum Hadley with Jim Harrison

Drum Hadley, a cowboy who writes poetry (not a "cowboy poet") reads from his major work, Voice of the Borderlands and discusses his work in an historic recording with Jim Harrison. At the end of the program, host Charlie Rossiter discusses Hadley's environmental conservation work.

Show 075: Michael Dumanis on Teaching Poetry

Michael Dumanis, faculty member at Bennington College and editor of the Bennington Review shares his poetry and explains how poems are found at "X," the place between where you start at point A and where you end up at point B.