Best Cody Hilliard Podcasts (2024)

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Interview with Kamden Ishmael Hilliard 47:27

1+ y ago47:27

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Finally, after a long break, Waves Breaking returns with this interview with Kamden Ishmael Hilliard. Kam generously shares their time with me to discuss their debut book of poems, MissSettl, out last year with Nightboat Books. We go in deep to discuss their thoughts around the sentence, modes of speech, writing poems within this current era of lat…

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Interview with Yanyi 52:16

2+ y ago52:16

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Photo of Yanyi, taken by him In this episode I spoke with Yanyi about his new book, Dream of the Divided Field, and his newsletter, The Reading. Yanyi is the author of Dream of the Divided Field (One World Random House, 1 March 2022) and The Year of Blue Water (Yale University Press 2019), winner of the 2018 Yale Series of Younger Poets Prize. His …

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Interview with Sarah Nnenna Loveth Nwafor 35:17

2+ y ago35:17

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In this interview, I spoke with Sarah Nnenna Loveth Nwafor about their latest publication Already Knew You Were Coming. We discuss Igbo cosmology and time, vengeance poetry, their process in writing this chapbook, and more. Sarah Nnenna Loveth Nwafor (They/Them) is a queer Igbo-American Poet, Educator, and Facilitator who descends of a powerful anc…

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Interview with Cody-Rose Clevidence 37:21

3y ago37:21

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In this episode, I spoke with Cody-Rose Clevidence about their latest publication, Aux Arc / Trypt Ich, out with Nightboat Books. We dug into language, exploring motif, grief, love—all that good stuff. Cody-Rose Clevidence is the author of BEAST FEAST (2014) and Flung/Throne (2018), both from Ahsahta Press, Listen My Friend This is the Dream I Drea…

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Interview with féi hernandez 39:19

3y ago39:19

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In this episode, I spoke with féi hernandez about Hood Criatura, their poetry collection released in 2020. We also spoke about their incredible skills as an illustrator, and féi recommends some fantastic reads. féi hernandez (b.1993 Chihuahua, Mexico) is a trans, Inglewood- raised, formerly undocumented immigrant artist, writer, healer. They have …

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Interview with Larkin Christie 30:54

3y ago30:54

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In this episode, I spoke with Larkin Christie about their book gather all your supple creatures. Larkin Christie is a queer poet living on unceded Pocumtuc land in what is currently known as Western Massachusetts. Their second collection, gather all your supple creatures, is out now. Their creative work draws on experiences as an educator, organize…

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013 - After The Scans 1:02:14

3y ago1:02:14

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What do you do after you scan your film? The guys talk about the "end result" of their work. Do they print? Do they upload? Let's find out!By Branden Stanley, Daniel Gebert, Cody Hilliard, Andy Adames, John-Henry Keenan

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Interview with KB 33:01

3+ y ago33:01

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In this episode, I spoke with KB about their zine “A New Relationship to Pain,” their relationship to poetry, the pandemic, working as a poet and educator, and more. KB is from Stop Six, Fort Worth, Texas. They are a Black queer nonbinary poet, educator, student affairs professional, and lover of most plants/people. They want to be your friend as w…

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012 - Advice Hour (Medium Format) 57:15

3+ y ago57:15

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012 - Advice Hour (Medium Format) by Branden Stanley, Daniel Gebert, Cody Hilliard, Andy Adames, John-Henry KeenanBy Branden Stanley, Daniel Gebert, Cody Hilliard, Andy Adames, John-Henry Keenan

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Interview with Rainie Oet 45:01

3+ y ago45:01

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In this episode I spoke with Rainie Oet about their recent publication Glorious Veils of Diane. Content warning: We talk a lot about blood and some about self-harming Rainie Oet is a nonbinary writer and game designer, former Editor-in-Chief of Salt Hill Journal, and the author of Glorious Veils of Diane (Carnegie Mellon University Press, 2021), as…

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Interview with Anaïs Duplan and imogen xtian smith 50:19

3+ y ago50:19

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In this episode, I dive deep into one poem with its authors, Anaïs Duplan and imogen xtian smith. Tune in for our conversation about of art, love, and utopias. Anaïs Duplan is a trans* poet, curator, and artist. He is the author of a book of essays, Blackspace: On the Poetics of an Afrofuture (Black Ocean, 2020), a full-length poetry collection, Ta…

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Interview with noor ibn najam 44:09

3+ y ago44:09

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In this episode I spoke with noor ibn najam about her recent work and writing process. they also discussed showing work to friends and skill-sharing. Sorry that the intro and outro audio is a little wonky this time around, but my interview with noor is still good. noor is a poet who teases, challenges, breaks, and creates language. she's received f…

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011 - Electronic Vs Mechanical 1:10:37

4y ago1:10:37

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Do you prefer modern cameras with all the bells and whistles or a hunk of metal that keeps on tickin' with little fanfare? Maybe somethin' in between? The team discusses their preferences and what they own.By Branden Stanley, Daniel Gebert, Cody Hilliard, Andy Adames, John-Henry Keenan

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Interview with Aeon Ginsberg 47:51

4y ago47:51

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This month’s guest is Aeon Ginsberg. We dug into their recently published book Greyhound and also talked about PoBiz/Big Lit, death, and teeth poetry. Aeon Ginsberg (they/them) is an agender transfeminine writer and performer from Baltimore City, MD. They are the author of Greyhound, the 2019 winner of the Noemi Press Poetry Prize, and their work h…

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Interview with Kama La Mackerel 59:45

4y ago59:45

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This month I got to speak with Kama La Mackerel about their just-released book, ZOM-FAM, published by Metonymy Press. We go in-depth in discussion about their decolonial artistic practices and inspiration for the book. Kama La Mackerel is a Montreal-based Mauritian-Canadian multi-disciplinary artist, educator, writer, community-arts facilitator and…

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Interview with kiki nicole 57:33

4y ago57:33

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In this episode, I spoke with poet kiki nicole about their manuscript, Autobiography of the boi Venus which not published (yet!), their embroidery work, film work, and current interests. kiki nicole is a Black, Queer, and Non-binary multimedia artist and poet based in Charlotte, North Carolina.. They’ve received invitations to fellowships such as P…

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010 - Street Photography? I Barely Know Her! (What, Why, When, Where!) 1:19:59

4+ y ago1:19:59

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The team dissects street photography, to determine the best methods, get over the fear, and figure out why it's so appealing to some, while incredibly scary to others.Visit us at: www.thatvintagelens.comHave a question or a comment? Send us a message at: podcast@thatvintagelens.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/thatvintagelensInstagram: www.Instagram.c…

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009 - Why Shooting Film May Be Bad For Your Creativity 55:00

4+ y ago55:00

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Despite the click-bait title, we take a look at why shooting film may legitimately be bad for you creatively.Agenda:02:00 - Updates and Current Activity26:00 - Primary TopicVisit us at: www.thatvintagelens.comHave a question or a comment? Send us a message at: podcast@thatvintagelens.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/thatvintagelensInstagram: www.Insta…

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Interview with Như Xuân Nguyễn 41:38

4+ y ago41:38

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Như and I discussed her recent chapbook A System of Satellites and her writing practice, finding dignity as a trans poet, and writing past ingrained fear and doubt. She also asked me questions. Hear me stumble trying to answer questions about my writing practice and how I approach writing with personal experiences. Như Xuân Nguyễn is a queer and tr…

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008 - Shooting Stills When You Just Don't Want To 47:31

4+ y ago47:31

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The guys discuss some of their current impediments to shooting film, and how they get over those. They also spiral a bit toward the end, as the beer starts to get to them. You'll want to listen to see what I mean.Visit us at: www.thatvintagelens.comHave a question or a comment? Send us a message at: podcast@thatvintagelens.comFacebook: www.facebook…

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Interview with sung yim 1:02:13

4+ y ago1:02:13

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By Waves Breaking

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Interview with Zefyr Lisowski 50:03

5y ago50:03

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In this episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Zefyr Lisowski about her book Blood Box. Zefyr Lisowski is a trans and queer writer, artist, and North Carolinian currently living in NYC. She's a Poetry Co-editor for Apogee Journal and the author of Blood Box, winner of the Black River Editor's Choice Award from Black Lawrence Press and forthcom…

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Interview with Cyrée Jarelle Johnson 41:37

5y ago41:37

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This episode, I had the chance to speak with Cyrée Jarelle Johnson about their book, SLINGSHOT. Cyrée Jarelle Johnson (He/They) is a poet and writer from Piscataway, NJ. His work has appeared in The New York Times, Boston Review, Wussy, The Wanderer, Vice, Rewire News, The Root, and Nat. Brut among other publications. They earned an MFA in Creative…

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Interview with Samuel Ace 1:09:22

5y ago1:09:22

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It's been a minute! Thanks for your patience as I've slogged through life. In this episode I spoke with Samuel Ace about his book Our Weather Our Sea. Samuel Ace is a trans/genderqueer poet and sound artist. He is the author of several books, most recently Our Weather Our Sea (Black Radish 2019), the newly re-issued Meet Me There: Normal Sex and Ho…

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007 - How Do You Break The "Rut?" 49:38

5y ago49:38

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What do you do to get out of your creative rut? The team discusses their methods and what keeps them constantly improving and striving for new heights and better quality.Visit us at: www.thatvintagelens.comHave a question or a comment? Send us a message at: podcast@thatvintagelens.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/thatvintagelensInstagram: @thatvintage…

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006 - Failures In Film Photography 51:29

5+ y ago51:29

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The crew discusses their biggest film-photography failures (thus far) as well as some exciting updates for the crew.Visit us at: www.thatvintagelens.comHave a question or a comment? Send us a message at: podcast@thatvintagelens.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/thatvintagelensInstagram: @thatvintagelensYoutube: www.youtube.com/c/thatvintagelensBranden'…

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005 - Talking Leica with Dan Tamarkin 1:38:21

5+ y ago1:38:21

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Dan Tamarkin is one of the nation's leading Leica experts, and a native of our grand city of Chicago. Branden, Daniel, and Andy sit down with Dan to talk all about the storied camera brand, as well as his renowned camera store, Tamarkin Camera: America's Premiere Leica Specialist.Visit us at: www.thatvintagelens.comHave a question or a comment? Sen…

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Interview with S. Brook Corfman 38:06

5+ y ago38:06

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I had the opportunity to talk with S. Brook Corfman at AWP this year! S. Brook Corfman is the author of Luxury, Blue Lace, chosen by Richard Siken for the Autumn House Rising Writer Prize, and two chapbooks: the letterpress Meteorites from DoubleCross Press and the digital collection of performance pieces The Anima from GaussPDF. The recipient of g…

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004 - Unique Film Swap #1 43:17

5+ y ago43:17

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Do you know how many types of film there are right now? We certainly know a lot, but there are so many we've never shot! In this episode, each person chooses an uncommon film for the grab-bag and everyone selects a film at random. Let's see what they found, and why they chose what they did!Visit us at: www.thatvintagelens.comHave a question or a co…

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Interview with B'ellana Johannx 54:55

5+ y ago54:55

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Hello, hello! Happy Spring! I'm here with another interview for you fine people. I had the opportunity to interview B'ellana Johannx aka Chloe Rose about their two upcoming chapbooks! B'ellana Johannx's gender is Rilke’s dark god: a webbed scrim made of a thousand roots drinking in silence. Also known as Chloe Rose, she/they are a fat, queer, femme…

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003 - Our Daily Carry Cameras 1:02:31

5+ y ago1:02:31

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What film cameras do we use? You're about to find out. Catch up with the team as they discuss their primary "daily carry" cameras, and which camera they're looking to pick up soon!Visit us at: www.thatvintagelens.comHave a question or a comment? Send us a message at: podcast@thatvintagelens.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/thatvintagelensInstagram: @t…

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002 - Medium Format Cameras (When, Where, and Why!) 1:10:58

5+ y ago1:10:58

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What is medium format? When should you use it? Why should you use it? Also, when shouldn't you use it? Branden, Daniel, and Andy explore medium format and talk about the cameras they've chosen to use.Visit us at: www.thatvintagelens.comHave a question or a comment? Send us a message at: podcast@thatvintagelens.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/thatvint…

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Interview with Andrea Abi-Karam 34:23

5+ y ago34:23

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I'm back! Hello! I got to talk with Andrea Abi-Karam this time, and I had a blast catching up with them about their latest book "EXTRATRANSMISSION." Andrea Abi-Karam is an arab-american genderqueer punk poet-performer cyborg, writing on the art of killing bros, the intricacies of cyborg bodies, trauma & delayed healing. Their chapbook, THE AFTERMAT…

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Interview with June Gehringer 34:02

6y ago34:02

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This month I got to talk to June Gehringer about her latest book. June Gehringer is the author of "I Love You It Looks Like Rain" (Be About It 2017), and "I Don't Write About Race" (Civil Coping Mechanisms 2018), the latter of which was the winner of Civil Coping Mechanisms's 2017 Mainline contest. She lives in Philadelphia and has more crushes tha…

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Interview with Chase Berggrun 41:21

6y ago41:21

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In this episode I got to speak to Chase Berggrun about their new book R E D (Birds, LLC, 2018). Their work has appeared or is forthcoming in POETRY, Pinwheel, PEN Poetry Series, Sixth Finch, Diagram, The Offing, Prelude, Beloit Poetry Journal, and elsewhere. They received their MFA from New York University. They are Poetry Editor at Big Lucks. Chas…

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Interview with Luis Lopez-Maldonado 34:48

6y ago34:48

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This month I got to talk with Luis Lopez-Maldonado. Prepare yourself, this episode gets a little more sexy than usual. Luis is a Xicanx poeta, playwright, dancer, choreographer, and educator. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California Riverside in Creative Writing and Dance. His poetry has been seen in The American Poetry…

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Interview with Kayleb Rae Candrilli 35:32

6+ y ago35:32

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This month I got to chat with Kayleb Rae Candrilli. Kayleb is author of "What Runs Over," winner of the 2016 Pamet River Prize, with YesYes Books. "What Runs Over" is a 2017 Lambda Literary finalist for Transgender Poetry. Candrilli is published or forthcoming in Puerto del Sol, Booth, RHINO, Cream City Review, Hayden's Ferry Review, Adroit, Better…

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001 - Why Are People Still Shooting Film? 50:34

6+ y ago50:34

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Why would anyone still be shooting film? Isn't it an antiquated medium? Branden and Daniel discuss the reasons they still shoot film, and why photographers across the country are picking it back up.Visit us at: www.thatvintagelens.comHave a question or a comment? Send us a message at: podcast@thatvintagelens.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/thatvintag…

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00 - Welcome! 0:58

6+ y ago0:58

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Host Branden J. Stanley welcomes you all to That Vintage Lens Podcast. We're all excited to share our experiences in vintage cameras, film photography, cinematography, and more with all of you! Stay tuned for full-length episodes, coming soon!By Branden Stanley, Daniel Gebert, Cody Hilliard, Andy Adames, John-Henry Keenan

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Interview with Nat Raha 48:35

6+ y ago48:35

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This month(ish) I got to interview Nat Raha! Nat Raha is a poet and trans / queer activist, living in Edinburgh, Scotland. Her poetry includes two collections countersonnets (Contraband Books, 2013) and Octet (Veer Books, 2010); and numerous pamphlets including ‘de/compositions’ (Enjoy Your Homes Press, 2017), '£/€xtinctions' (sociopathetic distro,…

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Interview with Chely Lima 38:18

6+ y ago38:18

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This month I got to speak with Chely Lima and Margaret Randall, the translator for his new collection of poetry What the Werewolf Told Them/ Le que los dijo el licantropo. Chely Lima is a queer Cuban-American writer who has published numerous books (poetry, novel, short story, theater, literature for children) in his country of origin, and also in …

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Interview with H. Melt 41:35

7y ago41:35

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This month I had the opportunity to interview H. Melt about the anthology they've just edited: Subject to Change: Trans Poetry & Conversation. H. Melt is a poet, activist, and educator whose work proudly celebrates Chicago’s queer and trans communities. Their writing has appeared many places including In These Times, The Offing, and Them, the first…

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Interview with Venus Selenite 48:20

7y ago48:20

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This month, I had the pleasure of meeting Venus Selenite in person while she started her first leg of her #RehabYearTour. Venus is a Bettering American Poetry 2016 nominee, a 2017 Pink Door Fellow, and one of the most notable trans women of color interdisciplinary artists in the United States. She is the author of two books: trigger and the fire be…

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Interview with Raquel Salas Rivera 58:45

7y ago58:45

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This month I speak with Raquel Salas Rivera from their residence in Puerto Rico. Raquel Salas Rivera es una poeta, traductora, ensayista y educadora puertorriqueña que vive y trabaja en Filadelfia. Ha publicado poemas, traducciones y ensayos en numerosas revistas y antologías; también ha publicado cuatro libros de poesía: Caneca de anhelos turbios …

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Interview with Kenyatta JP Garcia 46:31

7+ y ago46:31

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I got to talk on the phone with poet Kenyatta JP Garcia and their most recent collection Slow Living. Kenyatta JP Garcia is the author of They Say, Slow Living and ROBOT. JP was raised in Brooklyn but currently resides in Albany, N.Y. where they received degrees in English and linguistics. They are an editor at both Rigorous and Five 2 One Literary…

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Interview with Julian Shendelman 1:13:37

7+ y ago1:13:37

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In this interview, I get to talk IN-PERSON with Julian Shendelman about his new chapbook, Dead Dad Club (Nomadic Press, 2017). Julian Shendelman has a weird looking dog (part fawn, part fruit bat) and a nice Jewish boyfriend. After 10 years of living in Oakland, where he was an organizer for the Bay Area Trans Writers Workshop, Julian is relocating…

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Interview with Ching-In Chen 53:21

7+ y ago53:21

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This month I had the pleasure of interviewing Ching-In about their recent publication, recombinant. We got to talk about archive, language, history, and gender. Ching-In Chen is the author of The Heart's Traffic (Arktoi Books) and recombinant (Kelsey Street Press) and co-editor of The Revolution Starts at Home: Confronting Intimate Violence Within …

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Interview with Tyler Vile 50:06

7+ y ago50:06

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While I was on the East Coast to attend/table AWP, Tyler Vile and I got the chance to meet up with each other in D.C.'s Green Lantern bar to talk poetry and punk. The photo for this month's episode was taken just after our interview. Tyler Vile is a writer, performer, and activist from Baltimore, MD whose novel-in-verse, Never Coming Home, is avail…

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Interview with Aristilde Kirby 1:06:39

7+ y ago1:06:39

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It was such a gift to speak with emerging-talent Aristilde Kirby for this month's episode! Aristilde Kirby is a twenty-five year old lesbian trans-woman poet and songsmith originally from Bronx, NY, but now resides from Carrollton, GA. She is a UGA Master Gardener. She is working on a chapbook entitled [bitácora total bust] and an EP entitled [LA P…

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Interview with Jayy Dodd 47:27

8y ago47:27

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This month’s interview is with none other than Jayy Dodd! In this episode we talk about their work in other genres of art and critique, compensation for labor, and their newest chapbook, [sugar in the tank]. [sugar in the tank] can be found here Jayy Dodd’s website “All my exes look like mass murderers” Jayy as an editor Jayy as a graphic designer …

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