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Poet Kind Podcast

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We are so much better together-let's compare notes, not ourselves-and, above all, be kind.
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Season 3: Episode 10 A farewell to 2019 and a Hey Howdy to Poet Joel Ciaccio

Poet Kind PodcastDec 12, 2019

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Celebrating Poet Kind's 75th episode with Krista Franklin!!

Celebrating Poet Kind's 75th episode with Krista Franklin!!

I am joined by the amazingly talented Krista Franklin. Krista's visual work and poetry is provocative, thoughtful, and powerful. Follow along with this great conversation to learn more about her work.
Jul 21, 202144:59
Maya Stein

Maya Stein

I got to meet Maya Stein for the first time when we sat down to talk about her writing, her passion, and her new project.
Jul 10, 202149:56
Shawn Smucker and The Weight of Memory

Shawn Smucker and The Weight of Memory

We talk summer reading at its best with Shawn Smucker and his new book, The Weight of Memory
Jun 30, 202128:26
How to Read a Poem with Christy Purifoy

How to Read a Poem with Christy Purifoy

I met with Christie Purifoy to find out more about the how's and why's of poetry. Along the way we discover the invitation poetry provides into deeper, and sometimes unexpected, conversations.
Jun 02, 202151:12
C. S. Fritz

C. S. Fritz

C.S. Fritz joins Poet Kind for a few "Incoherent Thoughts, Wonderings, & Poems"*. I got the chance to talk with Casey Fritz about his new book of poetry, Moth.  This multi-talented artist ask tough questions, makes bold, hard statements about faith, fathers and more in one of the most beautifully designed books I've come across. And, because he cares about the details, he began an amazing little publishing design house called Albatross Design Co. * tag line from the book Moth by C. S. Fritz
May 10, 202143:13
Jose Hernandez Diaz visits with me today!

Jose Hernandez Diaz visits with me today!

Join me for a great Chat with the poet Jose Hernandez Diaz. If you follow me on instagram, you may remember a live session we did at the height of the pandemic. He graciously agreed to come on the podcast and talk a bit more about his work.
Apr 14, 202125:52
Holly Wren Spaulding on Poet Kind

Holly Wren Spaulding on Poet Kind

I sat down with writer, teacher, and generous soul Holly Wren Spaulding and we talked about her new book Familiars--and few other things along the way.
Nov 30, 202050:16
The Generosity, a new poetry collection from Lucy Shaw

The Generosity, a new poetry collection from Lucy Shaw

Today I talk about Lucy Shaw's new book, The Generosity.
Oct 14, 202013:39
Camille Dungy chats with me about her poetry, activism, and the need for artists to step into the conversation.

Camille Dungy chats with me about her poetry, activism, and the need for artists to step into the conversation.

I had a great chat with poet Camille Dungy about her new book, Trophic Cascade, and the role poets and other creatives can play in shaping society.
Sep 28, 202001:01:16
Joseph Fasano

Joseph Fasano

Poet and novelist Joseph Fasano sat down with me to talk about his new book, his poetry, and why art matters in this moment.
Sep 14, 202044:55
Simply, Rota
Jul 22, 202032:12
Margaret B Ingraham

Margaret B Ingraham

I had the opportunity to sit down with poet Margaret Ingraham. We chatted about her new book, Exploring This Terrain, her experiences with VCCA, and-of course-the world we find ourselves in now.
Jul 15, 202053:09
It's not Poetry, but it works

It's not Poetry, but it works

No, I mean it, it's not poetry but it's something I thought you should know.
Jun 17, 202005:10
Season 4 episode 9 Padraig Ó Tuama

Season 4 episode 9 Padraig Ó Tuama

I sat down with Padraig Ó Tuama to chat about his poetry and so much more.
Apr 30, 202054:26
Season 4 Episode 8 Jericho Brown

Season 4 Episode 8 Jericho Brown

I fell in love with Jericho Brown's most recent, award winning book of poetry-The Tradition and I am excited to share this conversation with you on today's episode!
Apr 22, 202039:59
Season 4 Episode 7 with Julian Peters

Season 4 Episode 7 with Julian Peters

I chat with Julian Peters, illustrator and comic book artist, about his new book- Poems to See By.
Apr 16, 202024:48
Support Your Local Small Bookstores!

Support Your Local Small Bookstores!

Now more than ever we need to be conscious of where our dollars go. Buying local may be the difference between some of your favorite small businesses-especially book stores-reopening their doors once it is safe to do so!
Apr 02, 202021:01
Bonus Episode: How to Cope during Corona

Bonus Episode: How to Cope during Corona

I talked with therapist Wendy Elzinga, who shared techniques for coping during this less than normal time.
Mar 29, 202033:12
Season 4: Episode 4 with Angela Alaimo O'Donnell

Season 4: Episode 4 with Angela Alaimo O'Donnell

Today we celebrate the birthday of Flannery O'Connor by chatting with Angela Alaimo O'Donnell, the writer of Andalusian Hours, Poems from the Porch of Flannery O'Connor.
Mar 25, 202029:54
Season 4: Episode 3 Chris Wheeler

Season 4: Episode 3 Chris Wheeler

Today I chat with writer, storyteller, and poet Chris Wheeler about his new, and first, book of poetry, Solace.
Mar 11, 202034:08
Season 4: Episode 2 Josh Martin of Green Street Poetry and Toho Journal

Season 4: Episode 2 Josh Martin of Green Street Poetry and Toho Journal

I thoroughly enjoyed talking with Josh Martin of Green Street Poetry and Toho Journal. He is also a writer in his own right and we got to chat about all the great work he is doing as well as the dynamic community that is forming as a result.
Mar 03, 202030:48
Season 4: Episode 1

Season 4: Episode 1

Wait...what? Poet Kind is back for season 4 and sneaks onto the airwaves with a short hello!! SO glad to be back...it almost didn't happen!
Feb 13, 202007:52
Season 3: Episode 10 A farewell to 2019 and a Hey Howdy to Poet Joel Ciaccio

Season 3: Episode 10 A farewell to 2019 and a Hey Howdy to Poet Joel Ciaccio

I chat with poet Joel Ciaccio about his work, his podcast, Hack Sessions, and about what makes him tick. I also bid farewell to 2019 and thank my guests and listeners for their generous support and encouragement!
Dec 12, 201953:02
Welcome to Episode 9 of Season 3 with our Guest, Author Meagan Lucas

Welcome to Episode 9 of Season 3 with our Guest, Author Meagan Lucas

Meagan Lucas, author or Songbirds & Stray Dog joins me today and we talk about her book, writing advice, thick skin, and all the many things that keep her busy. There may be laughter too ...
Nov 20, 201941:34
Rose & Cloud visits PK for episode 8 of season 3

Rose & Cloud visits PK for episode 8 of season 3

I sat down with the duo, Rose & Cloud, and did in fact establish that they are a duo not a quartet...
Nov 14, 201958:20
Jane Kirkpatrick Season 3 Episode 7

Jane Kirkpatrick Season 3 Episode 7

Today I am joined by Jane Kirkpatrick, New York Times best-selling, award winning author and rattlesnake fighter...wait, what?
Oct 29, 201946:53
Tina Chang Season 3, Episode 6

Tina Chang Season 3, Episode 6

I am finally back and I couldn't be more excited about bringing you the poet Tina Chang. Her new book, Hybrida, is out and it is one of the best books of poetry to come my way. Join me as I welcome Tina to Poet Kind!
Oct 23, 201901:05:18
Elisabeth Horan returns for Season 3 Episode 5

Elisabeth Horan returns for Season 3 Episode 5

With the release of her new book, Self-Portrait, I invited Elisabeth Horan back on the show to talk about this interesting melding of the Life of Frida Kahlo and Elizabeth's personal story. Jorge Montero Calderon joins us as well from Costa Rica. He is the translator for this bilingual book of poetry.
Oct 03, 201923:21
We keep things simple for Episode 4 of Season 3...

We keep things simple for Episode 4 of Season 3...

A little Collins, a little Keats and a lot about autumn and what I am reading with the change of seasons...
Sep 25, 201908:21
Ayaz Pirani joins PK for Episode 3 of season 3

Ayaz Pirani joins PK for Episode 3 of season 3

I sat down with writer Ayaz Pirani to discuss his new book "Kabir's Jacket Has A Thousand Pockets". He shares how his global background informs his work as well as the traditions he grew up with. Join me for this great conversation with this wonderful Poet!
Sep 18, 201934:18
Cornbread and comparisons...

Cornbread and comparisons...

We talk works in progress, MFA's, cornbread, and blur.
Sep 11, 201909:16
It's our season 3 opener! Today is September 9, 2019 and Poet Kind is back with a great interview!

It's our season 3 opener! Today is September 9, 2019 and Poet Kind is back with a great interview!

Poet, writer, and actor Carlos Andrés Gómez joins me to talk about his newest book, Hijito.
Sep 04, 201943:30
TAG, you're IT!!

TAG, you're IT!!

The one where I read a few poems, talk about playing like a kid, and invite you to play along...
Jul 24, 201908:02
Summmaaahhhh time! Season 2: Episode 18 with Shawn Smucker as our special guest.

Summmaaahhhh time! Season 2: Episode 18 with Shawn Smucker as our special guest.

We welcome award winning author Shawn Smucker to today's episode we have a great conversation about his creative process and his new book, Light From Distant Stars.
Jul 02, 201936:55
Elisabeth Horan, Season 2: Episode 17

Elisabeth Horan, Season 2: Episode 17

Today is our official 1 year Birthday!! We are so grateful to our listeners, supporters, cheerleaders, and snack providers-you have helped make this such a fun journey! Today we welcome poet and editor Elisabeth Horan. Her work sheds light on issues surrounding mental illness and more specifically in her debut collection Bad Mommy Stay Mommy, her experience of post-partum depression. Her openness to address such a sensitive topic using poetry-which can be both raw and tender at the same time-is inspiring and offers hope, survival, and the opportunity for others to find courage to tell their own stories.
Jun 26, 201936:04
Christopher Hopkins chats with us for Episode 16.

Christopher Hopkins chats with us for Episode 16.

We spend time with poet Christopher Hopkins and if you stick around long enough you may even find a little p.s. at the very end...
Jun 18, 201927:05
S:2 Ahh, technology

S:2 Ahh, technology

It's Tuesday, I mean, wait, it's Wednesday and since the editor deleted yesterday's episode we have a special treat to tease you for next weeks guest...
Jun 12, 201906:31
Happy Birthdaversary to Poet Kind S2:E15

Happy Birthdaversary to Poet Kind S2:E15

This short episode has a little Walt Whitman, a little waxing poetic, and shares a few hopes and dreams for the coming year...
Jun 05, 201916:51
Season 2: Episode 14 Please, don't analyze this...

Season 2: Episode 14 Please, don't analyze this...

We talk about over analysis and how it can be detrimental to the creative process. And, read poetry.
May 21, 201911:27
Still blocked? Yeah. But is it a bad thing?

Still blocked? Yeah. But is it a bad thing?

I talk a little more about being creatively blocked, share some quotes from much smarter people, and read some poetry....
May 14, 201910:10
Season 2: Episode 12. I hope I'm not the only one...

Season 2: Episode 12. I hope I'm not the only one...

Do you ever get distracted? Procrastinate? Me neither....
May 07, 201908:37
S2:E11 Jason Crawford

S2:E11 Jason Crawford

The one where I interview Jason Crawford AGAIN-there's a backstory.... We talk spoken word, Poetry Slams, MMPR and other great ops, and-of course-there will be poetry.
Apr 30, 201936:20
S:2 E:10 April 23, 2019

S:2 E:10 April 23, 2019

One last short episode for National Poetry Month! We read Emily Dickinson, Amy Orazio and recommend our 5 books for the week...
Apr 23, 201906:27
Join us as we continue to celebrate National Poetry Month!

Join us as we continue to celebrate National Poetry Month!

We talk about Norte Dame, memory, and a small ones promise. We also read a little Rilke, one of my own pieces and talk about 5 poetry books on my desk.
Apr 16, 201907:51
A little something different for National Poetry Month

A little something different for National Poetry Month

The He one where I read a little poetry, share a couple of recommendations, and pray my voice holds out all the He way through.(it did 😉)
Apr 09, 201924:38
Kris Camealy talks impostor syndrome and Refine Retreat

Kris Camealy talks impostor syndrome and Refine Retreat

This is Season 2, Episode 7. We welcome Kris Camealy and talk all things impostor syndrome and share a little about Refine Retreat.
Mar 26, 201943:25
Johnny Anomaly of Creative Coping Podcast

Johnny Anomaly of Creative Coping Podcast

This is season 2: episode 6 of Poet Kind and today we spend some time with Johnny Anomaly, a spoken word poet, writer, public speaker and host of Creative Coping Podcast.
Mar 12, 201923:38
Joel Mckerrow on Poet Kind Podcast-Season 2 Episode 5

Joel Mckerrow on Poet Kind Podcast-Season 2 Episode 5

Today on Poet Kind, Joel Mckerrow joins us from Melbourne, Au. This poet philosopher speaks life into the world, wherever he goes and spent a little time with us here at Poet Kind.
Mar 05, 201949:53
Season 2 Episode 4 Lannie Stabile

Season 2 Episode 4 Lannie Stabile

This is the episode that took 2 sessions, 12 segments, one host and not enough wine 😂😉
Feb 26, 201923:03
Season 2, Episode 3 Planet in Peril, Flay on the Wall Poetry Press

Season 2, Episode 3 Planet in Peril, Flay on the Wall Poetry Press

We welcome back Isabelle Kenyon from Fly on the Wall Poetry Press to talk Bout Planet in Peril, their new charity anthology.
Feb 19, 201919:30