Best Biw Podcasts (2024)

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CD71 | Poems by Lydia Tai 10:35

2+ y ago10:35

10:35

Hi all! Today we bring you the work of friend of the show Lydia Tai! Lydia Tai is a disabled, twenty-eight year old Taiwanese-American poet who writes to channel inner energies, and as a coping mechanism for mental health. Lydia is currently working on a novella called “Schizophrenic Superheroes.” For more of Lydia's work, please visit: http://hero…

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CD70 | Poetry by Sunday T. Saheed 3:30

2+ y ago3:30

3:30

Hi there, Today we feature the work of Sunday T. Saheed! Sunday T. Saheed is a Nigerian writer and the Chairman of Ogun Hilltop Creative Arts Foundation. His works have appeared in Kalahari Review, Applied Worldwide, and Open Leaf Press Review.Sunday T. Saheed was the 1st runner-up for the Nigeria Prize for Teen Authors 2021. He was also one of the…

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CD69 | Poems by Mark A. Murphy 6:04

2+ y ago6:04

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Hello! On this Creative Drive, we bring you the work of Mark A. Murphy! About the Author:Mark A. Murphy is a working class, Ace poet, living with GAD, and OCD. He has poems forthcoming in Cultural Weekly and Acumen. He has had work published in 18 countries. He is a 3 time Pushcart Nominee, and has published seven books of poetry to date, including…

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CD68 | Poems by B.I.W. 5:00

2+ y ago5:00

5:00

Hi there, Welcome to Creative Drive! Today we feature poetry by B.I.W. (Beauty in Words)! Please stop by her social media, as I believe her work is fully realized with the visual components and collaborations this artist creates. Three poems:'the Queen's regime''winter,spring,summer''insects irritation' About the author: b.i.w is the pen name of an…

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CD67 | Poems by Januário Esteves 3:03

2+ y ago3:03

3:03

Hi there, Welcome to Creative Drive! Today we feature poetry by Januário Esteves! More from the author here: https://www.facebook.com/januarioantonioesteves About: Januário Esteves was born in Coruche and was raised near Costa da Caparica,Portugal. He graduated in electromechanical installations, uses the pseudonym Januanto and writes poetry since …

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CD66 | 2 Poems by Seema Prusty 3:16

2+ y ago3:16

3:16

Hello! Today we feature the poetry of Seema Prusty! Seema recently graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering in India, is currently married and settled in Kaust, Saudi Arabia, where her husband works as a Research Scientist. She is working there as well, and they have a young son. Thank you for trusting the Creative Drive Podcast with your work,…

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CD65 | Short Fiction by Christopher T. Dabrowski 7:06

3y ago7:06

7:06

Hello! Today we bring you the work of Christopher T. Dabrowski CLAIRVOYANT'S MISFORTUNEA short piece by Christopher T. Dabrowski.Translated by: Monika Olasek Support the author here: https://krzysztoftdabrowsk.wixsite.com/krzysztoftdabrowski https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063614135306 Christopher is an internationally published author f…

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CD64 | Prison Philosophy 101 - a short tale by Dr. Thomas Davison 13:46

3y ago13:46

13:46

Hi there, Creative Drive is back! Today we welcome back Dr. Thomas Davison! Thank you for sharing your work with us! Prison Philosophy 101 – Originally featured in Teach. Write., Summer/Spring Edition, 2020 About the author:Dr. Davison is teaching at two all-male prison facilities in Northern Ohio. He has been deeply moved by his interactions with …

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CD63 - Power Outage Musing Number One (and Zero) | A poem by Jaime Alejandro

3y ago

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Hey friends, Creative Drive is back in action! I wanted to share some music and poetry experiments I have been working on recently. This is the first of a few more to come, and I hope I can keep sharing original work every now and then on the podcast. This is a reading of a poem with original music, from my debut poetry collection, Flame to the Wat…

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CD62 - Badass Black Girl Book Excerpt and Poetry by MJ Fievre

3y ago

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Hello friends, We are thrilled to present the work of MJ Fievre! ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, M.J. Fievre moved to the United States in 2002. She currently writes from Winter Garden, FL. M.J.’s publishing career began as a teenager in Haiti. At nineteen years-old, she signed her first book contract with Hachette-Deschamps, in Hai…

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CD61 - I Regret to Inform You by Lee Anderson 9:15

3y ago9:15

9:15

Hello all! On this special episode of Creative Drive we are thrilled to bring you a short piece by Lee Anderson! Warning: This tale features violence and language. ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Lee has written short stories and essays for a multitude of small and large press publications, including "Fiction International" and "The Miami Herald." He also wrote a…

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CD60 - Luck of The Anger by G.X. Jupitter-Larsen 5:00

3y ago5:00

5:00

Hi there, This week, we bring you the first of several special episodes in the coming days to showcase the single pieces we have received recently: Today we feature the work of G.X. Jupitter-Larsen. Additional details on the writer coming soon! Read and Produced by J. Alejandro Creative Drive is an international podcast produced by J. Alejandro to …

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CD59 - 3 Poems by NM Senator/Poet Bill O'Neill (selected from The Definition of Empty) 10:48

3y ago10:48

10:48

Hello all! Today we are thrilled to present selections from The Definition of Empty, by New Mexico Senator and poet Bill O'Neill! ABOUT THE AUTHORBill O’Neill grew up in rural Ohio and graduated from Cornell University. Elected to the New Mexico Legislature in 2008 he is now in his second term in the New Mexico State Senate. His poems have appeared…

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CD58 - 3 Poems by Steven Rossi 7:36

3y ago7:36

7:36

Hey all, here we go! Today we are thrilled to bring you three poems by Steven Rossi! 1. A Look Into Us2. Collections3. Directions When The Path Ahead Berates You A FEW WORDS FROM THE AUTHOR: I could have never, in a million years, imagined I would have become a writer. In fact, I studied business in college and currently work in the federal consult…

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CD57 - Baked Ziti by E.H. Davis 12:24

3y ago12:24

12:24

Hello all, Today we're thrilled to present the flash fiction piece, "Baked Ziti" by E.H. Davis! A FEW WORDS FROM THE AUTHOR:One thing was constant for me when as a boy I spent my New England summers lazing on the back porch, ignoring the allure of the nearby beach and the call of friends to devour the works of my favorite authors – I was determined…

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CD56 - Deathbirth by Christopher T. Dabrowski 10:23

3y ago10:23

10:23

Hello all! Today we bring you the work of Christopher T. Dabrowski! DEATHBIRTHA flash fiction story by Christopher T. Dabrowski.Translated by: Monika Olasek Support the author here:https://krzysztoftdabrowsk.wixsite.com/krzysztoftdabrowskihttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063614135306 Christopher is an internationally published author from…

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CD55 - 3 Poems by Sherre Vernon

3y ago

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Hello all! Today we bring you the work of Sherre Vernon! ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Sherre Vernon (she/her/hers) is a seeker of a mystical grammar and a recipient of the Parent-Writer Fellowship at The Martha’s Vineyard Institute of Creative Writing. She has two award-winning chapbooks: Green Ink Wings (fiction) and The Name is Perilous (poetry). Readers des…

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CD54 - 3 Stories by Lee Anderson

3+ y ago

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Hello all! Today we are so excited to share 3 flash fiction stories by Lee Anderson! ABOUT THE AUTHORLee has written short stories and essays for a multitude of small and large press publications, including "Fiction International" and "The Miami Herald." He also wrote and staged two one-act plays in New York City, "Supper's Ready" and "Little Ameri…

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CD53 - A Flash Memoir by Miriam Sagan 9:39

3+ y ago9:39

9:39

Hi there! Today we are thrilled to present A Flash Memoir (Lebensborn, Avrum, Pandemic) by Miriam Sagan! ABOUT THE AUTHOR:I’m Miriam Sagan, poet and writer. I founded and now run the creative writing program at Santa Fe Community College. Most recent books are MAP OF THE LOST (UNM Press) and SEVEN PLACES IN AMERICA (Sherman Asher). I’m working on s…

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CD52 - 3 Poems by Linda Imbler 5:51

3+ y ago5:51

5:51

Hey all! Happy National Poetry Month! Let's get back on track with 3 wonderful poems by Linda Imbler! Gray to BlackEnsorcelled Within the Moonlit Eyes of P’aqoA Backyard Incident in St. Louis ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Linda Imbler is the author of five paperback poetry collections and three e-book collections (Soma Publishing.) This writer lives in Wichita,…

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CD51 - The Bard of Frogtown by A. Whittenberg 13:28

3+ y ago13:28

13:28

Hello all! Today we present The Bard of Frogtown by A. Whittenberg! ABOUT THE AUTHOR:A Whittenberg is a Philadelphia native who has a global perspective. If she wasn’t an author she’d be a private detective or a jazz singer. She loves reading about history and true crime. Her other novels include Sweet Thang, Hollywood and Maine, Life is Fine, Tuto…

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CD50 - Poems and Flash Fiction by Lydia Tai

3+ y ago

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Hello all! Today we have a wonderful episode featuring poetry and flash fiction by Lydia Tai! A few words from Taiwanese-American writer Lydia Tai: "I write as not only a coping mechanism for my mental health but also to express my creativity through the English language and interpret the world as I see it." For more of Lydia's work, please visit:h…

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CD49 - 3 Poems by Huda Tariq

3+ y ago

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Hello all! The first of multiple episodes coming this week!Today we present the poetry of Huda Tariq! About the Author:Huda Tariq hails all the way from Pakistan. She has done her Graduation in Botany (Biology) and is dedicated to serving in the field of Education. "I absolutely love to write, all day every day, irrespective of genres or platforms …

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CD48 - 3 Poems by A. Whittenberg

3+ y ago

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Hello all! We have a great episode (part 1 of 2!) showcasing an amazing talent: A. Whittenberg! A Whittenberg is a Philadelphia native who has a global perspective. If she wasn’t an author she’d be a private detective or a jazz singer. She loves reading about history and true crime. Her other novels include Sweet Thang, Hollywood and Maine, Life is…

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CD47 - 3 Poems by Dr. Thomas Davison 11:09

3+ y ago11:09

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Hello there! Welcome to the international showcase of writers from all walks of life! Today it’s my pleasure to present poetry by Dr. Thomas Davison. Thank you for sharing your work with us! Dr. Davison is teaching at two all-male prison facilities in Northern Ohio. He has been deeply moved by his interactions with incarcerated students and has bee…

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CD46 - Poetry by Varun Amatya 3:53

3+ y ago3:53

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Hello there! Welcome to the international showcase of writers from all walks of life!Today it's my pleasure to present poetry by Varun Amatya. Thank you for sharing your work with us! Comments from Varun:I am 34 years old and I write from Kathmandu, a city located in Nepal. I am a Phd. candidate majoring in Development Administration Field. I have …

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CD45 - El Enigma de los Tornillos (Our Debut Spanish Episode!) 10:20

3+ y ago10:20

10:20

Hello everyone! As we close 2020, I'd like to announce the next chapter of the podcast: We would like to introduce Fuerza Creativa! This new podcast will be the Spanish version of Creative Drive, where we will showcase more amazing poetry and short fiction from all over the world! Disfruten el primer episodio en Fuerza Creativa! Título: El enigma d…

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CD44 - 3 Poems by Nayanjyoti Baruah 4:47

3+ y ago4:47

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Hello all!So happy to present 3 poems by Nayanjyoti Baruah! FROM THE POET: I'm Nayanjyoti Baruah, from Assam, India. I'm pursuing M.A. in English Literature from Gauhati University. My poems have been appeared in Tayls, Rasa Literary Review, Felicity, Akhore, Meghali Budhidrom, The Fiction Project, A Too Powerful Word, Necro Magazine etc. I'm the C…

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CD43 - 3 Poems by Michele Mekel 4:14

3+ y ago4:14

4:14

Hello all! It's a pleasure to present Michele Mekel's poetry today! Living in Happy Valley, Michele Mekel wears many hats of her choosing: writer and editor; educator and bioethicist; poetess and creatrix; cat herder and chief can opener; witch and woman; and, above all, human. Her work has appeared in various academic and creative publications, in…

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CD42 - 3 Poems by Alexander Limarev 5:36

3+ y ago5:36

5:36

Hello all! Today we feature the work of Alexander Limarev! Did the little boy exist? I am alive Predestined About the Poet: Alexander Limarev, freelance artist, mail art artist, curator, poet, photographer from Siberia / Russia. Participated in more than 900 international projects and exhibitions. His artworks are part of private and museum collect…

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CD41 - Daniel Damiano, Poems from 104 Days of the Pandemic 8:23

3+ y ago8:23

8:23

Hello all! On this week of gratitude, I'm delighted to share 3 poems by Daniel Damiano, from his poetry collection, 104 Days of the Pandemic. This collection provides us a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the emotions of the pandemic through an assortment of delicate and ferocious moments captured daily since March. Thanks for sharing your work …

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CD39 - Why the River by Zach Murphy 6:07

4y ago6:07

6:07

Hello one and all! Today we feature once again a friend of the show: Zach Murphy! Zach Murphy is a Hawaii-born writer with a background in film. His stories have appeared in Peculiars Magazine, Ellipsis Zine, Emerge Literary Journal, The Bitchin’ Kitsch, Ghost City Review, Lotus-eater, WINK, Drunk Monkeys, and Fat Cat Magazine. He lives with his wo…

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CD38 - My Dear Ellie by Aisha Urooj (novel excerpt) 7:39

4y ago7:39

7:39

Hello all! Today we feature a novel excerpt from Aisha Urooj's My Dear Ellie! Check it out! Aisha Urooj lives in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and graduated with her Bachelors from University College, University of Toronto. She grew up loving classic books and getting lost in the intriguing characters and compelling stories. She writes mostly as a hobby…

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CD37 - White Out by Mark Anthony Smith 5:34

4y ago5:34

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Mark Anthony Smith was born in Hull. His writings have appeared in Musicians for Homeless and Be their voice, Spelk and Truly U. His latest work, Hearts of the Matter, is available on Amazon. Visit Mark on Facebook and Twitter for updates on his latest work. Thank you for your sharing your work with us, Mark! If you’d like to hear your short works …

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CD36 - Smoothing Out the Wrinkles by Samatha Terrell 3:02

4y ago3:02

3:02

Hello there, Today it's a pleasure to bring you "Smoothing Out the Wrinkles" a poem by Samantha Terrell. Samantha Terrell is an American poet raised in the Midwest, whose work emphasizes emotional integrity and social justice. Her work has been published in Dove Tales by Writing for Peace, Ebola chapbook (West Chester University), Poetry Quarterly …

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CD35 Part 2 - Bob Dylan by Troy Jackson 4:58

4y ago4:58

4:58

Hello all! Today I am happy to ready for ya "Bob Dylan" by Troy Jackson: poet, musician, and literacy advocate based out of Memphis Take it away, Troy! Troy’s Book of Poetry, now on Amazon. Check it out! Catch up with Troy Jackson on Twitter @troyrjackson! Check out Troy’s beats! https://www.beatstars.com/leemay2k Stop by idlewy.blog to submit your…

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CD35 - Brother Martin / My Adidas by Troy Jackson 9:30

4y ago9:30

9:30

Hello all! Today's episode is an experiment so we can find more ways to showcase you, the working class creator, on this podcast! On this episode, I bring you Troy Jackson, a creative based out of Memphis, who will be reciting his poetry, as well as providing some underscoring for the episode. Take it away, Troy! Troy's Book of Poetry, now on …

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CD34 - The Time We Had by Susana Ramirez 35:00

4y ago35:00

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Big show today! We're back in business featuring a personal essay in dramatic form! The Time We Had, by Susana Ramirez. Susana Ramirez is a wife and mother of two. She is the Founder of Save The Sharks, a South Florida non-profit organization working to promote healthier shark populations through education, research and outreach. Susana immigrated …

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CD33 - A Clear Solution by J. Alejandro 5:05

4y ago5:05

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A few words and a poem too. #blacklivesmatter #nojusticenopeace Campaign Zero: Organization that utilizes research-based policy solutions to end police brutality in the U.S. https://www.joincampaignzero.org/ Unicorn Riot: Nonprofit media collective dedicated to exposing the root causes of social, economic, and environmental issues. https://unicornr…

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CD32 - Jars of Oil; Sands of Rhyme by Rob J Blevins 11:31

4y ago11:31

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Hello all! Today we feature the poetry of Rob J. Blevins: "Jars of Oil; Sands of Rhyme" Three moments of poetry that were a joy to record. Rob J. Blevins is a songwriter and author currently sharing content on the blog, Cooking with Crayons, as well as producing a podcast of the same name. Stop by for more poetry and creative work from Rob! https:/…

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CD31 - Raconteur by Mark Gordon 4:51

4y ago4:51

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Hello all! Today we feature the poetry of Mark Gordon! Mark Gordon is a novelist and poet who grew up in Halifax, Nova Scotia. His poetry has appeared in numerous literary journals in the United States and Canada. He is presently living in Toronto. "Raconteur" was recently published in Gravitas, edited by Andrew Lafleche. Please check out this wond…

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CD30 - Elevator Pitch by Zach Murphy 5:15

4y ago5:15

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Today we feature the work of Zach Murphy! Zach Murphy is a Hawaii-born writer with a background in film. His stories have appeared in Peculiars Magazine, Ellipsis Zine, Emerge Literary Journal, The Bitchin’ Kitsch, Ghost City Review, Lotus-eater, WINK, Drunk Monkeys, and Fat Cat Magazine. He lives with his wonderful wife Kelly in St. Paul, Minnesot…

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CD29 - Roundabouts by Mark Anthony Smith 6:36

4y ago6:36

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Phase 2 of the Creative Podcast begins today: Featuring the work of Mark Anthony Smith! "Roundabouts" was originally published in Fiction Kitchen Berlin, please check out this wonderful literary magazine! Mark Anthony Smith was born in Hull. His writings have appeared in Musicians for Homeless and Be their voice, Spelk and Truly U. His latest work,…

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PHASE 2: Testing out the new space! (my closet) Also, submit your short works! 4:52

4+ y ago4:52

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Hi folks! It's been about a month since I last recorded for the show (on account of a pandemic). Just wanted to stop by and test out the new recording spot in my house and a new opportunity for any of your folks looking to hear their poetry/monologues/flash fiction out loud: I'D LOVE TO READ YOUR STUFF! Submit your short works to be featured on the…

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