Poet Kind Podcast

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.

We talk summer reading at its best with Shawn Smucker and his new book, The Weight of Memory

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.

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

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.

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.

Today I talk about Lucy Shaw's new book, The Generosity.

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.

Poet and novelist Joseph Fasano sat down with me to talk about his new book, his poetry, and why art matters in this moment.

Rota, a poet and lawyer, popped in to talk about his new book, Giveth and Taketh. You can also visit his Spotify account to hear more! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6GBmL2qyl63kQxFyUKeAKb?si=ulxpH5QbSZyCxkUujbxSuA

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.

No, I mean it, it's not poetry but it's something I thought you should know.

I sat down with Padraig Ó Tuama to chat about his poetry and so much more.

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!

I chat with Julian Peters, illustrator and comic book artist, about his new book- Poems to See By.

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!

I talked with therapist Wendy Elzinga, who shared techniques for coping during this less than normal time.

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.

Today I chat with writer, storyteller, and poet Chris Wheeler about his new, and first, book of poetry, Solace.

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.

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!

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!

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 ...

I sat down with the duo, Rose & Cloud, and did in fact establish that they are a duo not a quartet...

Today I am joined by Jane Kirkpatrick, New York Times best-selling, award winning author and rattlesnake fighter...wait, what?

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!

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.

A little Collins, a little Keats and a lot about autumn and what I am reading with the change of seasons...

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!

We talk works in progress, MFA's, cornbread, and blur.

Poet, writer, and actor Carlos Andrés Gómez joins me to talk about his newest book, Hijito.

The one where I read a few poems, talk about playing like a kid, and invite you to play along...

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.

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.

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...

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...

This short episode has a little Walt Whitman, a little waxing poetic, and shares a few hopes and dreams for the coming year...

We talk about over analysis and how it can be detrimental to the creative process. And, read poetry.

I talk a little more about being creatively blocked, share some quotes from much smarter people, and read some poetry....

Do you ever get distracted? Procrastinate? Me neither....

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.

One last short episode for National Poetry Month! We read Emily Dickinson, Amy Orazio and recommend our 5 books for the week...

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.

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 😉)

This is Season 2, Episode 7. We welcome Kris Camealy and talk all things impostor syndrome and share a little about Refine Retreat.

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.

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.

This is the episode that took 2 sessions, 12 segments, one host and not enough wine 😂😉

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

We welcome poet Amy Orazio for our first episode of Poet Talk in season 2!

Poet Kind returns for season 2(!), introduces a new feature, and shares copious amounts of useless information. The best part? Poet Jason B. Crawford reads his beautiful poem, I Will Not Make Pretty of this Death.

We talk Love, War, and Glory, being positive and the connection between software engineering and poetry!

Now that we are grown ups (21😃) we chat with Elizabeth Ivy Hawkins about her 100 day project, her work with Breathe, and what 20 minutes can do!

Episode 19 is another episode of Poet Talk and we welcome artist Christa Wells!

The one where I admit I wrote a poetry book- No Ordinary Time, A Poetry Collection. Available on Amazon. Links in this Podcast: www.barrenmagazine.com www.refineretreat.com

We speak with a fellow podcaster and poet, Elizabeth Wynn Marshall this week.

We welcome Fly on the Wall Poetry Press

Today we talk with poet John Blase and also celebrate a book birthday with a previous guest on Poet Kind!

A little storytelling and a little Poe for a fall afternoon.

On this edition of Poet Talk we chat with Bronwyn Jardin.

A good question answered and two poems for your week

The one where we finish what we started...a small discussion on beauty.

We begin a discussion on beauty and we really want you to weigh in!

#nothingisordinary Today we talk about the every day experience of remarkable ordinary-ness.

We introduce Poet Talk and share our first attempt to interview a real, live poet!

We talk biographical memory, read a little Wordsworth and make two exciting announcements!

Two poems for the price of one! Wow, we're a cheap date 😉

Finding wonder and reading poetry to a two year old...

The one where we talk about what we're reading and wonder where are background music went...

Grab your summer shorts...well, not really...today we feature three short poems about summer by Miss Emily Dickinson.

Because sometimes we read poetry outside....

A little "July" poetry for the week.

Our very first episode! A quick introduction, a reading, and an invitation to join the conversation...it's not perfect but beginnings seldom are 😉