Poetry Spotlight https://sites.google.com/a/ohiopoetryassn.com/the-ohio-poetry-association/ Pinecast (https://pinecast.com) en-USJeremy Jusek Jeremy Jusek podcast@ohiopoetryassn.org no Poetry Spotlight https://sites.google.com/a/ohiopoetryassn.com/the-ohio-poetry-association/ https://storage.pinecast.net/podcasts/covers/ece5ebad-9339-426d-bd93-38a928ecaca4/opaPODCAST210407.jpg episodic Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) Listen to fascinating poems and stories told from around the state of Ohio. [S5E1] Alissa Sammarco: Poetry of Unsettled Domesticity https://pinecast.com/guid/432b4879-aa2f-4b62-a50e-45789f6070d7 Fri, 11 Apr 2025 02:30:00 -0000 00:52:32 Witty and insightful career lawyer Alissa Sammarco brings her same attention to detail in how she edits her work, processes the warm but complex feelings she has for her family, and dives into what makes poetry accessible to others. Alissa Sammarco: Poetry of Unsettled Domesticity no 5 1 [S4E7] Amanda Hayden: Poetry of Social Perspective https://pinecast.com/guid/5157ed5c-0542-47c3-866c-99ed554e1132 Fri, 10 May 2024 02:00:00 -0000 00:57:48 Career educator and author Amanda Hayden describes the effect of travel on her writing, her use of instinct and metaphor, and the role feminism plays in her work. Amanda Hayden: Poetry of Social Perspective no 4 7 [S4E6] Sandra Rivers-Gill: Poetry of Flowing Instinct https://pinecast.com/guid/ea2da9c8-4182-4eb2-abb9-0edec237b687 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 17:00:00 -0000 00:58:21 Sandra Rivers-Gill talks about her newest poetry collection "As We Cover Ourselves with Light," the trappings of performance, and her innate drive to support the community at large. Sandra Rivers-Gill talks about her newest poetry collection "As We Cover Ourselves with Light," the trappings of performance, and her innate drive to support the community at large.

]]> Sandra Rivers-Gill: Poetry of Flowing Instinct no 4 6 [S4E5] Barbara Marie Minney: Poetry of Tangled Faith https://pinecast.com/guid/4a2b1575-d6a3-4c66-828c-b5039d63a076 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 02:30:00 -0000 00:52:57 Award-winning transgender author Barbara Marie Minney talks about her newest poetry collections, her complicated relationship with God, and the personal forces that ignited her poetic Renaissance. Award-winning transgender author Barbara Marie Minney talks about her newest poetry collections, her complicated relationship with God, and the personal forces that ignited her poetic Renaissance.

Learn more about Barbara at: https://www.barbaramarieminneypoetry.com/

]]> Barbara Marie Minney: Poetry of Tangled Faith no 4 5 [S4E4] John Dorsey: Poetry of Prolific Time Fragments https://pinecast.com/guid/ba298287-fc6e-4a11-a4e1-a4815214f20f Thu, 29 Feb 2024 16:00:00 -0000 00:53:24 Wildly prolific author and screenwriter John Dorsey discusses his pragmatic approaches to writing, his view of the Ohio community, and how the writing drive changes in the face of existential uncertainty. Wildly prolific author and screenwriter John Dorsey discusses his pragmatic approaches to writing, his view of the Ohio community, and how the writing drive changes in the face of existential uncertainty.

Learn more about John at: https://rustytruck.wordpress.com/category/john-dorsey/

]]> John Dorsey: Poetry of Prolific Time Fragments no 4 4 [S4E3] Jeremy Jusek: Poetry of Fevered Imagination https://pinecast.com/guid/c50c4ed7-0299-4c5f-9efc-f358c6f6bd9d Thu, 15 Feb 2024 18:00:00 -0000 01:15:45 Podcast host Jeremy Jusek gets a taste of his own medicine when Ohio beat poet laureate Sandra Feen conducts a brilliant interview of her own. Podcast host Jeremy Jusek gets a taste of his own medicine when Ohio beat poet laureate Sandra Feen conducts a brilliant interview of her own.

Visit Jeremy's website here: www.jeremyjusek.com.

]]> Jeremy Jusek: Poetry of Fevered Imagination no 4 3 [S4E2] Calil Cage: Poetry of Seeded Imagination https://pinecast.com/guid/ff28d74b-5844-485a-9ec6-614bbedad16c Thu, 01 Feb 2024 18:00:00 -0000 01:04:38 Calil Cage, a.k.a. Just C.O.S., is a performance poet and founder fo The Sparrow's Fortune that talks about wanderlust & finding his home in Cleveland, finding purpose in the poetry community, and his appreciation for lineage. Calil Cage, a.k.a. Just C.O.S., is a performance poet and founder fo The Sparrow's Fortune that talks about wanderlust & finding his home in Cleveland, finding purpose in the poetry community, and his appreciation for lineage.

]]> Calil Cage: Poetry of Seeded Imagination no 4 2 [S4E1] Stephanie Kendrick: Poetry of United Purpose https://pinecast.com/guid/43a777c5-434c-4b92-86f3-08aac84a2a94 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 23:00:00 -0000 00:56:44 Poet laureate of Athens Stephanie Kendrick discusses her social and community work, the recurring themes in her writing, and the ethical concerns surrounding real-life representations. Stephanie Kendrick: Poetry of United Purpose no 4 1 [S3E14] Poets Against Racism & Hate USA https://pinecast.com/guid/c5def2f6-2649-404f-a4d4-c0d3a27096aa Thu, 24 Aug 2023 17:00:00 -0000 01:15:23 Today's chat is with Debbie Allen and Patricia Thrushart, the co-founders of PARH USA. We discuss their group's origins, personal convictions, and the vitally important Underground Railroad project they're engaged with in conjunction with the OPA. Today's chat is with Debbie Allen and Patricia Thrushart, the co-founders of PARH USA. We discuss their group's origins, personal convictions, and the vitally important Underground Railroad project they're engaged with in conjunction with the OPA.

Please visit the organization's website at https://poetsagainstracism-usa.org/

]]> Poets Against Racism & Hate USA no 3 14 [S3E13] Siaara Freeman: Poetry of Animated Legend https://pinecast.com/guid/42b0da5f-7b2f-4427-96b5-b667be484b22 Thu, 10 Aug 2023 17:00:00 -0000 00:59:37 Double city laureate and author of 'Urbanshee,' Siaara Freeman details the underpinnings of the repetition in her work, why dark humor is such an important part of her life, her love of animation, and the underpinnings of the repetition in her work. Double city laureate and author of 'Urbanshee,' Siaara Freeman details the underpinnings of the repetition in her work, why dark humor is such an important part of her life, her love of animation, and the underpinnings of the repetition in her work.

Check out 'Urbanshee' from Button Poetry here: https://buttonpoetry.com/product/urbanshee/

]]> Siaara Freeman: Poetry of Animated Legend no 3 13 [S3E12] Quartez Harris: Poetry of Unbridled Hope https://pinecast.com/guid/6f4a54fa-b1dd-45d7-8605-9d51150f2d7f Thu, 27 Jul 2023 18:00:00 -0000 00:52:58 Author and 2021 Ohio Poet of the Year Quartez Harris discusses the challenges involved with teaching in an impoverished school system, his award-winning collection 'We Made it to School Alive,' and his unique & informative perspectives on the creative pro Author and 2021 Ohio Poet of the Year Quartez Harris discusses the challenges involved with teaching in an impoverished school system, his award-winning collection 'We Made it to School Alive,' and his unique & informative perspectives on the creative process.

]]> Quartez Harris: Poetry of Unbridled Hope no 3 12 [S3E11] Beth Mulcahy: Poetry of Solid Quicksand https://pinecast.com/guid/0fa4d5c6-5a04-4c24-bede-84b9b1ad4caa Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0000 00:45:07 Re-emergent writer, lawyer, and author Beth Mulcahy discusses the importance of healing through writing, her family history, and what it feels like to return to writing after decades. Beth Mulcahy: Poetry of Solid Quicksand no 3 11 [S3E10] Paula J. Lambert: Poetry of Melting Prose https://pinecast.com/guid/917703c7-1e56-49a8-8975-8eaabf7a60ab Thu, 29 Jun 2023 17:00:00 -0000 00:55:35 Lauded poetry and fiction author Paula J. Lambert describes how she discovered her poetic prowess while writing fiction, the importance of breathing, and her deep avian knowledge. Lauded poetry and fiction author Paula J. Lambert describes how she discovered her poetic prowess while writing fiction, the importance of breathing, and her deep avian knowledge.

Learn more about Paula's work, books, and publications on her website: https://paulajlambert.weebly.com/

And check out the OPA's other craft-focused podcast, Versecraft! https://www.ohiopoetryassn.org/versecraft

]]> Paula J. Lambert: Poetry of Melting Prose no 3 10 [S3E9] Tim Cheeseman: Poetry of People as Place https://pinecast.com/guid/f479bf93-6bcb-445b-b940-4fbb0719d08c Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0000 00:50:41 Lima, Ohio laureate and career educator Tim Cheeseman discusses theatre's influences on how he visualizes his poems, how his close proximity to the Mennonite community has shaped his worldview, and his thoughts on educating & guiding new minds. Lima, Ohio laureate and career educator Tim Cheeseman discusses theatre's influences on how he visualizes his poems, how his close proximity to the Mennonite community has shaped his worldview, and his thoughts on educating & guiding new minds.

]]> Tim Cheeseman: Poetry of People as Place no 3 9 [S3E8] Raja Belle Freeman: Poetry of Evocative Volta https://pinecast.com/guid/36f8568b-98cd-4fc4-a4c7-c9bd32c2d467 Thu, 01 Jun 2023 23:00:00 -0000 00:49:43 Multi-talented Cleveland-based performing artist Raja Belle Freeman talks about what it was like to receive an intensely creative high school education, her writing process, and the myriad of projects she's currently working on. Multi-talented Cleveland-based performing artist Raja Belle Freeman talks about what it was like to receive an intensely creative high school education, her writing process, and the myriad of projects she's currently working on.

]]> Raja Belle Freeman: Poetry of Evocative Volta no 3 8 [S3E7] Tim Richards: Poetry of Quality Insurance https://pinecast.com/guid/bd3e5e89-a0fe-463d-87c1-e6764aee073c Fri, 21 Apr 2023 02:35:00 -0000 00:46:13 Author and Northern Ohio operative Tim Richards talks about his work with Ray McNiece on the "Poem for Cleveland" project, the myriad of ways his career gave him the confidence to write, and his upcoming poetry collection. Author and Northern Ohio operative Tim Richards talks about his work with Ray McNiece on the "Poem for Cleveland" project, the myriad of ways his career gave him the confidence to write, and his upcoming poetry collection.

]]> Tim Richards: Poetry of Quality Insurance no 3 7 [S3E6] The Poet Laureate Report https://pinecast.com/guid/896b131e-91d2-4855-8105-f233cec12ab4 Fri, 07 Apr 2023 03:00:00 -0000 01:28:03 This episode features updates on the activities from several of Ohio's poet laureates. Listen to them share their progress, future plans, and personally-written poetry. This episode features updates on the activities from several of Ohio's poet laureates. Listen to them share their progress, future plans, and personally-written poetry.

This episode features updates from:

  • Jonie McIntire
  • Raymond McNiece
  • Kari Gunter-Seymour
  • John Burroughs
  • Doc Janning
  • Wendy McVicker
  • Jeremy Jusek
  • Sandra Feen
]]> The Poet Laureate Report no 3 6 [S3E5] Dick Westheimer: Poetry of Patient Listening https://pinecast.com/guid/bfaa14ac-36ff-42d0-9491-ebc998c99239 Fri, 24 Mar 2023 02:30:57 -0000 00:52:46 Green thumb poet Dick Westheimer discusses his collection "A Sword in Both Hands," his monthly haiku habit, and he reflects on how to write about the traumatic experiences of others truthfully and with respect. Green thumb poet Dick Westheimer discusses his collection "A Sword in Both Hands," his monthly haiku habit, and he reflects on how to write about the traumatic experiences of others truthfully and with respect.

Learn more about Dick's writing at: https://dickwestheimer.com/

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]]> Dick Westheimer: Poetry of Patient Listening no 3 5 [S3E4] Tom Barlow: Poetry of Dedicated Diligence https://pinecast.com/guid/a4bc5156-25f9-4549-b12b-ada2c56ed268 Fri, 10 Mar 2023 04:15:00 -0000 00:45:57 OPA management team member and boomer-era rebel Tom Barlow delivers not just an interview, but warm conversation. His thoughtfulness, creative aptitudes, and work ethic are apparent throughout. OPA management team member and boomer-era rebel Tom Barlow delivers not just an interview, but warm conversation. His thoughtfulness, creative aptitudes, and work ethic are apparent throughout.

Check out Tom's website: https://barlowtom.wixsite.com/author-blog Twitter: @TomBarlow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barlow.thomas

]]> Tom Barlow: Poetry of Dedicated Diligence no 3 4 [S3E3] Marion Boyer - Poetry of Sound Navigation https://pinecast.com/guid/0219f99f-292b-4493-a4a7-3edc3841bd54 Fri, 24 Feb 2023 01:00:00 -0000 00:51:53 Michigan expatriate and poetic alchemist Marion Boyer talks about the trajectory of her five books including her most recent collection "Ice Hours," her creative trajectory, and how Lit Youngstown & Lit Cleveland saved her life. Michigan expatriate and poetic alchemist Marion Boyer talks about the trajectory of her five books including her most recent collection "Ice Hours," her creative trajectory, and how Lit Youngstown & Lit Cleveland saved her life.

Visit Marion's website at: https://www.marionstarlingboyer.com/

]]> Marion Boyer - Poetry of Sound Navigation no 3 3 [S3E2] Bonnie Proudfoot - Poetry of Refracted Light https://pinecast.com/guid/4d49a680-84c8-4076-9002-b9409a2ab029 Thu, 09 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0000 00:53:16 Novelist and poet Bonnie Proudfoot talks about her work as a custom glass artisan, her love of writing place, and the fundamental experiences that drove a lifetime of creativity. Novelist and poet Bonnie Proudfoot talks about her work as a custom glass artisan, her love of writing place, and the fundamental experiences that drove a lifetime of creativity.

Check out Bonnie's website at: https://bonnieproudfootblog.wordpress.com/

]]> Bonnie Proudfoot - Poetry of Refracted Light no 3 2 [S3E1] Lynn Powell - Poetry of Emergence https://pinecast.com/guid/50c02350-0ed0-4a9c-8990-196ffb3cf6ba Fri, 27 Jan 2023 01:00:00 -0000 00:48:53 Author and Oberlin professor Lynn Powell describes how she used writing and travel to express herself, shed upbringing, and bring the writing gospel to her students. Author and Oberlin professor Lynn Powell describes how she used writing and travel to express herself, shed upbringing, and bring the writing gospel to her students.

Find Lynn's books at https://www.thriftbooks.com/a/lynn-powell/566910/

]]> Lynn Powell - Poetry of Emergence no 3 1 [S2E23] Erica Manto Paulson: 2022 Ohio Poet of the Year https://pinecast.com/guid/f3fe0337-a462-4093-9d27-c0a304bb76ee Fri, 11 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -0000 00:58:07 Author and doula Erica Manto Paulson discusses how her professional work converges with her creative writing, motherhood, and her deeply moving collection "Hunger." Author and doula Erica Manto Paulson discusses how her professional work converges with her creative writing, motherhood, and her deeply moving collection "Hunger."

Learn more about Erica at https://www.ericamantopaulson.com/

]]> Erica Manto Paulson: 2022 Ohio Poet of the Year no 2 23 [S2E22] Jim Ferris: Poetry of Unique Imperfections https://pinecast.com/guid/95523e37-f567-4241-a272-1f1a050bb806 Fri, 28 Oct 2022 02:45:00 -0000 00:55:37 The second poet laureate of Lucas County (Toledo) and disabilities scholar Jim Ferris reflects on his writing, the Toledo writing scene, and how his disability and the medical establishment has shaped his life. The second poet laureate of Lucas County (Toledo) and disabilities scholar Jim Ferris reflects on his writing, the Toledo writing scene, and how his disability and the medical establishment has shaped his life.

Learn more about Jim Ferris at: https://www.utoledo.edu/al/disability/faculty/ferris-jim.html

]]> Jim Ferris: Poetry of Unique Imperfections no 2 22 [S2E21] Mary A. Turzillo & Geoffrey Landis: Poetry of Stellar Exploration https://pinecast.com/guid/1339e523-27ff-41c5-97d4-dfc6da8dfd27 Thu, 13 Oct 2022 16:00:00 -0000 00:57:21 Northern Ohio creative power couple and authors Geoffrey Landis and Mary Turzillo talk about their shared interest in space, their creative dynamic, and lifelong interest in fencing. Mary A. Turzillo & Geoffrey Landis: Poetry of Stellar Exploration no 2 21 [S2E20] Hanif Abdurraqib: Poetry of Responsible Curation https://pinecast.com/guid/2f1c2637-bde3-4f4f-a67f-464a002f04e4 Thu, 29 Sep 2022 21:00:00 -0000 00:52:06 Columbus bard Hanif Abdurraqib discusses the evolving music scene in central Ohio, his podcast The Object of Sound, and his newest book project which heavily involves aviation in our state. Columbus bard Hanif Abdurraqib discusses the evolving music scene in central Ohio, his podcast The Object of Sound, and his newest book project which heavily involves aviation in our state.

Check out Hanif's website: http://www.abdurraqib.com/ His Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Habdurraqib Instagram: @nifmuhammad

]]> Hanif Abdurraqib: Poetry of Responsible Curation no 2 20 [S2E19] Sara Moore Wagner: Poetry of Untamed Matrimony https://pinecast.com/guid/ddce0f7c-d0d1-4d26-a098-d5ccf5e905d3 Thu, 15 Sep 2022 16:00:00 -0000 00:46:35 Esteemed author Sara Wagner discusses farming co-op writing residencies, "becoming" a wife, the pressures of sudden upswing success, and one of her newest publications "Hillbilly Madonna." Esteemed author Sara Wagner discusses farming co-op writing residencies, "becoming" a wife, the pressures of sudden upswing success, and one of her newest publications "Hillbilly Madonna."

Find her website and books via: https://www.saramoorewagner.com/ Or follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/saramoorewagne1

]]> Sara Moore Wagner: Poetry of Untamed Matrimony no 2 19 [S2E18] Don Kloss: Poetry of Rural Adventure https://pinecast.com/guid/54834eb1-b03f-4329-812c-2138b0cd05b6 Thu, 01 Sep 2022 16:00:00 -0000 00:49:18 Don Kloss speaks about his new reading series at the Rev Coffeehouse, his books, and his travels with Frosty—his trusty beagle companion. Don Kloss speaks about his new reading series at the Rev Coffeehouse, his books, and his adventures with Frosty—his trusty beagle companion.

Add him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/don.kloss/ Check out his books: https://www.amazon.com/Don-Kloss/e/B08F7HX2LN%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

]]> Don Kloss: Poetry of Rural Adventure no 2 18 [S2E17] Lit Youngstown https://pinecast.com/guid/ca5ee621-7c96-4f61-b9cd-20d62b46a884 Thu, 18 Aug 2022 22:00:00 -0000 01:29:47 Meet members of Lit Youngstown's leadership and board! This episode covers Lit Youngstown and includes R.W. Franklin, Karen Schubert, Pam Anderson, Julio Valentin, and Barbara Marie Minney. Meet members of Lit Youngstown's leadership and board! This episode covers Lit Youngstown and includes R.W. Franklin, Karen Schubert, Pam Anderson, Julio Valentin, and Barbara Marie Minney.

To learn more about today's guests:

]]> Lit Youngstown no 2 17 [S2E16] Roberta Schultz: Poetry of Dyadic States https://pinecast.com/guid/81e2194f-33fc-4565-99f0-3ebbdfc87457 Fri, 05 Aug 2022 03:00:00 -0000 00:43:56 Author and retired educator Roberta Schultz describes her newest books, her work as a health rhythms facilitator, and her experiences in writing communities across Southwest Ohio and Kentucky. Author and retired educator Roberta Schultz describes her newest books, her work as a health rhythms facilitator, and her experiences in writing communities across Southwest Ohio and Kentucky.

Visit Roberta's website at https://robertaschultz.com/

]]> Roberta Schultz: Poetry of Dyadic States no 2 16 [S2E15] Sandra Feen: Poetry of Cultivation https://pinecast.com/guid/cae72569-0261-4796-b0e5-f47f6d3cbafa Thu, 21 Jul 2022 17:00:00 -0000 00:55:40 Ohio's newest beat poet laureate Sandra Feen talks about the memories held within antiques, the poetry troupe Concrete Wink, and the role teaching played in her life. Ohio's newest beat poet laureate Sandra Feen talks about the memories held within antiques, the poetry troupe Concrete Wink, and the role teaching played in her life.

Check out Meat and Bone! https://www.amazon.com/Meat-Bone-Sandra-Feen/dp/1950380564

]]> Sandra Feen: Poetry of Cultivation no 2 15 [S2E14] Hayley Mitchell Haugen: Poetry of Essential Imagery https://pinecast.com/guid/dbc46a07-c490-4d02-a5ac-4fd9213e554a Thu, 07 Jul 2022 23:00:00 -0000 00:51:51 Publisher, professor, and poet Hayley Mitchell Haugen explains the motivations behind her upcoming poetry collection, her foray into publishing, and her academic scholarship of Stephen King. Publisher, professor, and poet Hayley Mitchell Haugen explains the motivations behind her upcoming poetry collection, her foray into publishing, and her academic scholarship of Stephen King.

Learn more about Hayley at https://sheilanagigblog.com/hayley-mitchell-haugen/

]]> Hayley Mitchell Haugen: Poetry of Essential Imagery no 2 14 [S2E13] Bill Newby: Poetry of Thematic Structure https://pinecast.com/guid/436b7cb6-3521-48f5-ac63-f60ebce2a59b Thu, 09 Jun 2022 15:00:00 -0000 00:52:28 Lifelong educator and author Bill Newby talks about his time teaching, running workshops on Hilton Head Island, and his structural and thematic writing preferences. Bill Newby: Poetry of Thematic Structure no 2 13 [S2E12] Jeanne Bryner: Poetry of Intravenous Creativity https://pinecast.com/guid/e2bc638e-ac3a-45d6-88c9-72bb60c0c98c Fri, 27 May 2022 03:00:00 -0000 00:49:58 Poet, playwright, and healer Jeanne Bryner discusses the medical and cultural influences in her writing, creative interests, and she makes a case for why it's so important that we empathize with others. Poet, playwright, and healer Jeanne Bryner discusses the medical and cultural influences in her writing, creative interests, and she makes a case for why it's so important that we empathize with others.

Read Jeanne's bio here: https://www.worldliteraturetoday.org/author/jeanne-bryner Or befriend her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeanne.bryner

]]> Jeanne Bryner: Poetry of Intravenous Creativity no 2 12 [S2E11] Doc Janning: Poetry of Cosmic Acceleration https://pinecast.com/guid/58694676-aff2-4471-b7c9-9747d0f2404a Thu, 12 May 2022 22:45:00 -0000 00:50:07 Career doctor and South Euclid poet laureate Doc Janning explains why poetry is the literary form closest to art and painting, his projects as laureate, and the life event that propelled him into poetry. Doc Janning: Poetry of Cosmic Acceleration no 2 11 [S2E10] Wendy McVicker: Poetry of Poetry Podcasts https://pinecast.com/guid/3611e97e-bcb6-4b8d-9ae1-fdae647a5e75 Thu, 28 Apr 2022 21:00:00 -0000 00:51:15 Multi-genre writer and author Wendy McVicker describes what it's like hosting her own poetry podcast called "River of Words", as well as her time as Athens' poet laureate, her creative process, and pet Hemingway cat born with opposable thumb-like paw pads Multi-genre writer and author Wendy McVicker describes what it's like hosting her own poetry podcast called "River of Words", as well as her time as Athens' poet laureate, her creative process, and pet Hemingway cat born with opposable thumb-like paw pads.

]]> Wendy McVicker: Poetry of Poetry Podcasts no 2 10 [S2E9] Kerry Trautman: Poetry of Familiarity https://pinecast.com/guid/8defc07a-10af-4483-9f59-bf00ce817704 Fri, 15 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -0000 00:43:10 Author and "Red Fez" editor Kerry Trautman explains her unavoidable pull to pay attention to the world around her, the narrative nature of her work, and the community's need for centralized resources. Author and "Red Fez" editor Kerry Trautman explains her unavoidable pull to pay attention to the world around her, the narrative nature of her work, and the community's need for centralized resources.

Check out her Toledo poet profile: https://toledopoet.com/welcome-to-the-toledo-poet-website/toledo-poets-2/kerry-trautman-2/ Or follow her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kerry.j.trautman

]]> Kerry Trautman: Poetry of Familiarity no 2 9 [S2E8] Yalie Saweda Kamara: Poetry of Cultural Narrative https://pinecast.com/guid/d8865d79-ddda-487b-ba70-53599f299dd6 Fri, 01 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -0000 00:52:18 Sierra Leonean-American author and Oakland native Yalie Saweda Kamara discusses language, culture, craft, and what she hopes to achieve in her time as Cincinnati's poet laureate. Sierra Leonean-American author and Oakland native Yalie Saweda Kamara discusses language, culture, craft, and what she hopes to achieve in her time as Cincinnati's poet laureate.

Visit her website at https://www.yaylala.com/

]]> Yalie Saweda Kamara: Poetry of Cultural Narrative no 2 8 [S2E7] Kisha Nicole Foster: Poetry of Holistic Truth https://pinecast.com/guid/21d00029-d07e-4c2c-9d7d-a694794378eb Thu, 17 Mar 2022 21:30:00 -0000 00:53:49 Veteran performance poet and regional Poetry Out Loud coordinator Kisha Nicole Foster talks about winning the Cleveland Arts Prize, taking on higher education, and her truth. Veteran performance poet and regional Poetry Out Loud coordinator Kisha Nicole Foster talks about winning the Cleveland Arts Prize, taking on higher education, and her truth.

Follow her on Twitter @knf1231

]]> Kisha Nicole Foster: Poetry of Holistic Truth no 2 7 [S2E6] The Greenville Poets https://pinecast.com/guid/755756c4-6805-41ea-bdf3-6ff50b60a873 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 23:00:00 -0000 01:18:57 This episode features several talented members of The Greenville Poets! Includes Cathryn Essinger, Suzanne Kelly-Garrison, David Lee Garrison, Aimee Noel, and Myrna Stone. This episode features several talented members from The Greenville Poets! Includes Cathryn Essinger, Suzanne Kelly-Garrison, David Lee Garrison, Aimee Noel, and Myrna Stone.

"I wish I had explained in this recording that it was OPA that first got me interested in submitting poetry many years ago! Without them, I probably would still be scribbling in a closet somewhere." - Cathryn Essinger

Visit the website for the Greenville Poets to learn more about their organization: https://www.greenvillepoets.org/

Or visit the About page's profile section to learn more about each writer: https://www.greenvillepoets.org/home#profiles

]]> The Greenville Poets no 2 6 [S2E5] Philip Metres: Poetry of Parameters https://pinecast.com/guid/36f8d3a0-b4d1-4ed8-85cd-f110eb1b56cf Thu, 17 Feb 2022 14:00:00 -0000 00:49:27 Tenured scholar, war literature expert, and easy-spoken author Philip Metres talks about his ideas about form, academic projects past & present, and literature's role in wider society. Tenured scholar, war literature expert, and easy-spoken author Philip Metres talks about his ideas about form, academic projects past & present, and literature's role in wider society.

To learn more about Philip, visit his website at https://philipmetres.com/

]]> Philip Metres: Poetry of Parameters no 2 5 [S2E4] Karen Schubert: Poetry of Hybridity https://pinecast.com/guid/6d456189-0bf3-4ba6-a1ff-f10e77b6a92d Thu, 03 Feb 2022 14:00:00 -0000 00:46:27 Talented multi-genre writer Karen Schubert discusses her love for combined poetic forms, the role empathy plays in her writing, and the creative environments that make her feel alive. Talented multi-genre writer Karen Schubert discusses her love for combined poetic forms, the role empathy plays in her writing, and the creative environments that make her feel alive.

Learn more at https://www.karenschubertpoetry.com/

]]> Karen Schubert: Poetry of Hybridity no 2 4 [S2E3] Pauletta Hansel: Poetry of Letters https://pinecast.com/guid/6376eee8-197c-4401-911e-5a9e812699e4 Fri, 21 Jan 2022 01:30:00 -0000 00:44:11 Cincinnati's first poet laureate, Pauletta Hansel, discusses her past work, her upcoming position as Writer-in-Residence for the Cincinnati Public Library, and her newest poetry collection "Heartbreak Tree." Cincinnati's first poet laureate, Pauletta Hansel, discusses her past work, her upcoming position as Writer-in-Residence for the Cincinnati Public Library, and her newest poetry collection "Heartbreak Tree."

Learn more about Pauletta at https://paulettahansel.wordpress.com/

]]> Pauletta Hansel: Poetry of Letters no 2 3 [S2E2] Michelle R Smith: Poetry of Imperfect Greatness https://pinecast.com/guid/2ff7d414-264e-40e7-a0a7-9f73051cf5f0 Thu, 06 Jan 2022 16:00:00 -0000 00:56:45 Poetic visionary Michelle R Smith discusses the myriad of projects that she's willed to life, how we can rethink the contributions of iconic literary legends, and the nature of motivation. Poetic visionary Michelle R Smith discusses the myriad of projects that she's willed to life, how we can rethink the contributions of iconic literary legends, and the nature of motivation.

Please check out Michelle's website at https://www.writermichellersmith.com/.

]]> Michelle R Smith: Poetry of Imperfect Greatness no 2 2 [S2E1] Steve Brightman: Poetry of Subverted Tropes https://pinecast.com/guid/102190c6-e00c-4160-8844-9d35616143d4 Wed, 08 Dec 2021 16:00:00 -0000 00:47:33 Author and poet Steve Brightman discusses his book Circus of His Bones, his connections to the city of Akron, and his clever use of Biblical tradition to subvert stereotypes. Steve Brightman: Poetry of Subverted Tropes no 2 1 [S1E14] Jonie McIntire: Poetry of Tiny Moments https://pinecast.com/guid/01420819-3988-49fd-9b75-0eff2a3edee8 Thu, 28 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0000 00:53:51 Guest author Jonie McIntire discusses how she builds poetry out of tiny memory blocks, society's unhealthy preoccupation with heroes as absolutes, and emotional communication. https://www.joniemcintire.net/

Edit: There was an error in the intro. Jonie's book Semidomesticated is now available from Red Flag Poetry!

]]> Jonie McIntire: Poetry of Tiny Moments no 1 14 [S1E13] Amit Majmudar: Poetry of Communication https://pinecast.com/guid/9e9dbee8-4759-4f37-9dcc-7019f7dcf195 Thu, 14 Oct 2021 17:00:00 -0000 01:00:05 Ohio's first poet laureate, Amit Majmudar discusses audience communication in-depth, and graciously shares some excellent early work of his own. Check out Amit's website at www.amitmajmudar.com.

]]> Amit Majmudar: Poetry of Communication no 1 13 [S1E12] Honey Bell-Bey: Poetry of Healing https://pinecast.com/guid/3f510e62-23f4-4431-999d-a8f9f5c919eb Thu, 30 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0000 00:51:04 Special guest community activist and born-poet Honey Bell-Bey explains her unique writing process and the world which she's cultivated for herself via compassion and willpower. Special guest community activist and born-poet Honey Bell-Bey explains her unique writing process and the world which she's cultivated for herself via compassion and willpower.

]]> Honey Bell-Bey: Poetry of Healing no 1 12 [S1E11] Diane Kendig: Poetry of Witness https://pinecast.com/guid/87d69f96-9124-4bd0-9dfe-33d1b28ef8b7 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 17:02:36 -0000 00:46:49 Honored guest and poetry editor Diane Kendig discusses her affinity for poetry of witness, her role in poetic education, and her love for María Blanchard. Diane Kendig: Poetry of Witness no 1 11 [S1E10] John Burroughs: Poetry of Percussion https://pinecast.com/guid/7e089f89-5353-4d0d-92bf-92e3b5feebdf Thu, 19 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0000 00:55:03 Ohio's beat poet laureate John Burroughs discusses craft, the beat scene, and his work in publishing as the creator of the Crisis Chronicles Press. Ohio's beat poet laureate John Burroughs discusses craft, the beat scene, and his work in publishing as the creator of the Crisis Chronicles Press.

Learn more about John Burroughs at https://www.blogger.com/profile/11497208622485346132

]]> John Burroughs: Poetry of Percussion no 1 10 [S1E9] Kari Gunter-Seymour: Poetry of Appalachia https://pinecast.com/guid/5d0977f0-d242-485b-a263-58f5953c746d Thu, 05 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0000 00:49:34 The Poet Laureate of Ohio—Kari Gunter-Seymour—describes her connections to Appalachia, writing, photography, and poets across our great state. Visit Kari's website here: https://www.karigunterseymourpoet.com/

]]> Kari Gunter-Seymour: Poetry of Appalachia no 1 9 [S1E8] Chiquita Mullins Lee: Poetry of Emotion https://pinecast.com/guid/ebb122a6-8c12-4e19-92d5-366364843082 Thu, 22 Jul 2021 15:00:00 -0000 00:50:21 Chiquita discusses the invigoration and inspiration inherent in poetry readings, the Poetry Out Loud contest, and how poetic concepts can be translated via craft. Chiquita Mullins Lee: Poetry of Emotion no 1 8 [S1E7] Jennifer Hambrick: Poetry of Intuition https://pinecast.com/guid/42f0ef1d-f4f7-43b4-8f36-f5dfdb2fc205 Thu, 08 Jul 2021 11:00:00 -0000 00:45:13 Veteran author Jennifer Hambrick discusses the value of intuition, her craft, and what it feels like to be in "the zone" while writing. Check out Jennifer's new book "Joyride", or visit her website at https://jenniferhambrick.com/ to learn more about her work.

]]> Jennifer Hambrick: Poetry of Intuition no 1 7 [S1E6] Grace Curtis: Poetry of Observation https://pinecast.com/guid/6765fb9d-b01b-4507-905d-1ddfe764b530 Thu, 17 Jun 2021 12:00:10 -0000 00:47:48 Author and poet Grace Curtis shares the nuts and bolts of her observational style, how she hones text in the editing process, and how a simple childhood recitation assignment has led to her success today. Write about uncapping a bottle. Pay vigorous attention to the five senses.   Is it a deluxe wine aged twenty years? A sealed child's sippy cup filled with spoiled milk found underneath the couch? A re-opened bottle of soda gone flat? An old can of moldy paint?

]]> Grace Curtis: Poetry of Observation no 1 6 [S1E5] Chuck Salmons: Poetry of Inspiration https://pinecast.com/guid/0dbd50f1-f5bb-412b-abae-9f8754d06775 Fri, 04 Jun 2021 03:45:26 -0000 00:44:42 Ohio Poetry Association president and author Chuck Salmons discusses his recent ekphrastic poetry, handwritten first drafts, and gives advice on how other poets can get involved in the community. Check out Chuck's ekphrasis poetry on Alice Carpenter: https://www.ekphrastic.net/ekphrastic-journal/five-poems-chuck-salmons-on-alice-carpenter

]]> Chuck Salmons: Poetry of Inspiration no 1 5 [S1E4] Manuel Iris: Poetry of Dual Identity https://pinecast.com/guid/6a746eed-cb30-4bea-b70c-6c2b9d4168bb Thu, 20 May 2021 18:00:00 -0000 00:44:19 Reading his poetry in both English and Spanish, special guest Manuel Iris discusses his favorite craft technique, and explores how his heritage and parenting have gotten him to where he is today. Writing Prompt: Pick a noun that you feel passionately about. In a stream of consciousness exercise, write two separate descriptions for the same object. These two descriptions can illustrate two different perspectives, or directly clash.

Then, using these two halves, create a poetic whole.

]]> Manuel Iris: Poetry of Dual Identity no 1 4 [S1E3] Ray McNiece: Poetry of Collective Experience https://pinecast.com/guid/5e12f02c-c7f0-4e98-bfd6-80d88c880fa6 Fri, 07 May 2021 01:00:00 -0000 00:50:11 Ray McNiece describes the influences of his Catholic grandmother, buddhism, and teaching as a means to discovering self-actualization through writing. Writing Prompt: Try meditation as a pre-writing warm-up. Make an effort to get in-tune with your higher self on a more conscious level. Ask yourself "Who am I?" and "What do I really believe in?" Jot down a list of social norms and societal customs that you totally disagree with. Think about laws, ideas, rules that you feel need to be changed or omitted from society as we know it.

Now reflect on personal freedom. in what ways do we, as individuals, need to change in order to live more authentic lifestyles customary only to ourselves? Take your brainstorming material and set out to write a great Beat poem in the style of Ginsberg & Ferlinghetti.

]]> Ray McNiece: Poetry of Collective Experience no 1 3 [S1E2] Terry Hermsen: Poetry of Mother Nature https://pinecast.com/guid/bc81a201-9ab4-43f7-8252-950481d3b6d3 Thu, 22 Apr 2021 22:00:00 -0000 00:48:57 Terry talks about his early poetry influences, his love of Chile, and how his concern for the environment shaped his writing career. Terry Hermsen: Poetry of Mother Nature no 1 2 [S1E1] William Evans: Poetry of Inheritance https://pinecast.com/guid/f76518e1-fe97-4e9d-8393-6c83d5f16802 Thu, 08 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -0000 Will Evans discusses his time in the slam scene, how raising his daughter affects his poetry, and his upcoming contract with Simon and Schuster. Writing Prompt: Tell a story out loud. Walk in circles, a zig-zag, any pattern as if you're having a long phone conversation. And speak out loud. Really wax poetic—stuff as many images, rhymes, slant rhymes, and metaphors as possible while describing your story. Talk as fast as you can and don't let yourself get hung up, embarrassed, or stop. When you're five minutes are up, sit down and write as much as you can remember (or record yourself). Then prepare for a whole lotta editing.

NOTE: There is an error in this episode's introduction. William Evans’ most recent book is not Still Can't Do My Daughter's Hair (2017), but We Inherit What the Fires Left (2020).

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