Best Jackson Chung Podcasts (2024)

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Rose Jenny — University of Miami 50:50

5h ago50:50

50:50

Welcome to Season 5! On this episode, Rose Jenny talks to Jared about her work queering religious texts, rewriting nostalgia, and crafting formal poems. Plus, she discusses growing up and living as a trans person in the American South, finding her first readers in her cohort, and deciding whether to take the University of Miami’s optional third yea…

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Rerelease: Nikki Lyssy — University of South Florida 50:37

14d ago50:37

50:37

As the pod team wraps up our summer vacation, we’re highlighting one of the gems from a previous season. Watch out for the Season 5 premiere in two weeks.On this episode, Nikki Lyssy tells Jared about how, as a blind writer, she uses research to access the sighted world and fill her fiction with vivid imagery, while in her nonfiction, she explores …

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Rerelease: Maurice Carlos Ruffin — Faculty Series — LSU and Randolph 41:37

13d ago41:37

41:37

The pod team is still on vacation! In the mountains! Without recording equipment! The Season 5 premiere will be in your feed soon. Until then, enjoy this conversation with Maurice Carlos Ruffin, author of three books and faculty member twice over.Maurice Carlos Ruffin, author and faculty member at two MFA programs, joins Jared for this special epis…

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Rerelease: Rachelle Toarmino — UMass Amherst 45:28

1M ago45:28

45:28

The podcast team is on vacation! In the meantime, we invite you to listen to one of our favorite episodes from Season 3. Wishing you all a great summer, friends. As the editor-in-chief of Peach Mag, Rachelle Toarmino is consistently focused on the work of others. She chats with Jared about her own writing career, including finding and using playful…

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Eric Larsh — Portland State University 44:51

2M ago44:51

44:51

It’s the Season 4 finale! On this episode, Eric Larsh tells Jared about writing into obsessions, whether he’s focusing exclusively on sonnets or, for the last two years, diving into a long poem about the Mojave Desert. Eric also discusses how his music compositions and editorship at Portland Review inform his poetry, deciding between a graduate deg…

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Max Delsohn — Syracuse University 55:56

2M ago55:56

55:56

Former stand-up comedian Max Delsohn sits down with Jared to talk about how humor and detailed line-level revision show up in his work for the stage and the page. Plus, he discusses a pleasure-forward writing process, switching MFA programs after the first year, and his experiences with big-name faculty like George Saunders and Mary Karr. Max Delso…

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Abhijit Sarmah — University of Georgia 36:55

3M ago36:55

36:55

What’s involved in an English PhD with a creative dissertation? Abhijit Sarmah tells Jared about how this path allows him to pursue his research on global indigenous literatures while continuing to craft poetry on identity and insurgency in Assam, India. Abhijit also discusses postmemory, or the memories we inherit from earlier generations, writing…

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Womb Healing, Shakti Yoga and Breast Massage with Jasmine Rose 1:02:50

3M ago1:02:50

1:02:50

Jasmine Rose is a Yogini and Women’s Temple Keeper, devoted to the Feminine Mysteries. She is the Foundress of the Shakti Yoga School where she teaches and trains facilitators in her Womb-Centred Yoga Method specifically designed for the female body. She is a Wise Womb Medicine Practitioner and has been guiding women to awaken their embodied wisdom…

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Sam Herschel Wein — University of Tennessee, Knoxville 59:07

4M ago59:07

59:07

On this episode, Sam Herschel Wein tells Jared about their path to finding poetry outside of academia, co-founding and editing Underblong, and their approach to collaboration and humor in their writing. Plus, they discuss the nuances of MFA program decisions (Two or three years? English or Art departments?) and whether creative writing should live …

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Michael Wear | Politically Homeless | S2 E9 58:09

3M ago58:09

58:09

Do you find yourself overwhelmed by the upcoming election? With all the tension surrounding this year’s presidential candidates, some of you may feel politically homeless.In this episode, Grant Skeldon and Will Chung talk with Michael Wear, author and CEO of Center for Christianity and Public Life. They discuss dealing with this feeling by gaining …

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A Sacred Heart’s Journey: Cacao, Mother Earth & the Elements with Simone of Elementals Love Aloha 58:24

3M ago58:24

58:24

Simone upholds a special relationship with the Elements and Mother Earth. This relationship stems from many lifetimes of exploring rituals and undertaking sacred plant medicine ceremonies, following shamanic ancient traditions and the rites of passage and honouring his plants and human teachers. He came into his body in the Northern Hemisphere, in …

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Joel Muddamalle and Jonathan Pokluda | Common and Controversial Questions Young People Are Asking | S2 E8 1:00:22

4M ago1:00:22

1:00:22

Do you feel like you're overflowing with questions? Are you longing to be more spiritually connected? If so, this podcast is for you. In this episode, Grant Skeldon and Will Chung discuss everything from controversial parts of scripture to practical ways of living out your faith with Dr. Joel Muddamalle and Pastor Jonathan Pokluda. They offer guida…

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Rerelease: Gina Chung — Debut Author Series — Sea Change 48:55

4M ago48:55

48:55

The podcast team is on spring break, giving us (and you) the perfect opportunity to revisit an episode we love. In celebration of her new short story collection, GREEN FROG, we invite you into this conversation with Gina Chung who spoke to Jared last season about her debut novel, SEA CHANGE. Gina Chung, debut author of the speculative novel SEA CHA…

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Embodied Living, Reconnecting to our Body's Wisdom with Nancy Jackson 1:05:32

4M ago1:05:32

1:05:32

Nancy Jackson is an embodiment teacher, sound and energy healer, and intuitive channel of wisdom and vision. She guides men and women to rediscover their true selves, shift conditioned patterns and fears with ease, and illuminate their sacred soul magic through embodiment, empowerment, and spiritual path enlightenment. Her mission as a steward for …

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Addison Bevere & Alec Bevere | How to Reclaim Your Prayer Life | S2 E7 51:04

4M ago51:04

51:04

Do you ever feel guilty that you don’t pray enough? Or that when you do pray, your prayers are bad, boring or empty? In this episode of NextUp, Grant Skeldon and Will Chung talk all things prayer with brothers Addison and Alec Bevere from Messenger International. They uncover the disconnect many of us have about prayer, helping us understand it’s n…

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Deborah Jackson Taffa — Faculty Series — Institute of American Indian Arts 55:29

4M ago55:29

55:29

Memoirist and director of the Institute of American Indian Arts MFA program Deborah Jackson Taffa talks to Jared about her new book, Whiskey Tender. Deborah shares how memoir writing is a form of familial and historical preservation, and offers advice on having difficult conversations with the real people who appear in our creative nonfiction. Plus…

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Astral Travel, Lucid & Prophetic Dreams with Chantelle Salisbury 1:13:47

4M ago1:13:47

1:13:47

Chantelle Salisbury is an energy alchemist that works with various tools in unearthing the true magic that's in each of us! She uses things such as reiki energy, sound healing, crystal healing, psychic development, intuitive card readings, angel numbers, angel numerology, holistic counselling and her guides to assist clients. She is a nature lover,…

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Jenessa Wait, Mariela Rosario | Building Your Relationship with the Holy Spirit | S2 E6 1:00:43

5M ago1:00:43

1:00:43

Does your faith rest in the wisdom of men or the power of God? In this episode of NextUp, podcast hosts Grant Skeldon and Will Chung wrestle with questions like this, prompted by 1 Corinthians 2:5, alongside special guests Jenessa Wait of Bethel Church and Mariela Rosario of She Speaks Fire. Don’t miss this lively deep-dive on the topic of the Holy…

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Jamie Li — Vermont College of Fine Arts 43:19

5M ago43:19

43:19

Drawing from her decade-long career in Silicon Valley, Jamie Li tells Jared about writing tech satire that struck her MFA colleagues as far-fetched and her tech friends as totally realistic. Plus, Jamie talks about how her background as a Chinese immigrant and the model minority myth shape her interest in writing about in-group/out-group behaviors,…

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Jenn Jett Barrett, Cheyanne Skeldon | Enneagram is a Tool, Not an Excuse | S2 E5 1:05:18

5M ago1:05:18

1:05:18

Depending on who you talk to, the Enneagram can be a dicey topic–especially if it’s used as an excuse, not a tool. In this episode, Jenn Jett Barrett, Founder of the Well Summit, discusses the Enneagram with Will, Grant and Cheyanne and outlines how to use this system of personality typing to bring clarity about how we, as individuals and as leader…

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Unveiling the Magic of Shungite & Sacred Sound with Jerome Zoran - Part One: Jerome talks about his Spiritual Awakening 47:21

5M ago47:21

47:21

Jerome Zoran brings you a unique real world experience, combining rare spiritual throat chakra activation practices with the 2 billion year old power of the Shungite Stone. Jerome’s spiritual development path has taken him on a deep and beautiful journey with the Goddess and with many other Divine Beings. He is an initiated Priest of Goddess Isis, …

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Unveiling the Magic of Shungite & Sacred Sound with Jerome Zoran - Part Two: Jerome talks about Shungite Healing, Mediumship, Channeling, Manifesting and Master Chung Fu 54:26

5M ago54:26

54:26

Jerome Zoran brings you a unique real world experience, combining rare spiritual throat chakra activation practices with the 2 billion year old power of the Shungite Stone. Jerome’s spiritual development path has taken him on a deep and beautiful journey with the Goddess and with many other Divine Beings. He is an initiated Priest of Goddess Isis, …

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Alicia Britt Chole, Jeff Vanderstelt | The Sacred Art of Slowing Down | S2 E4 1:03:14

5M ago1:03:14

1:03:14

If your mind is racing with all the things you have to do, but your heart is tugging at you to slow down, then this episode is for you! Grant and Will talk with authors Alicia Britt Chole and Jeff Vanderstelt about the shifts in values and priorities that leaders need to make in order to lead with God, not for God. They give profound insight into b…

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Rerelease: Luna Adler — Brooklyn College 59:59

5M ago59:59

59:59

The podcast team has been busy at the annual AWP conference, so we’re bringing you a rerelease of a great conversation from Season 2. A new episode will be in your feed in two weeks. Luna Adler talks to Jared about moving between fiction and non-fiction, Brooklyn College’s unique novel-writing workshop aimed at accommodating the long form, the tens…

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Miracles, Soul Babies & Manifestation within Fertility & Pregnancy with Françoise Molenaar 1:00:55

5M ago1:00:55

1:00:55

Françoise Molenaar is a researcher, podcast host and meditation teacher specialised in mindful and embodied fertility. As an award-winning political scientist and conflict researcher, she used to travel the world to study and advise on how communities can increase their resilience in the face of violent conflict and extremism. But as her own fertil…

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Hannah Barnett, Daniel Sanabria, Juan Martinez | How to Be a Light When Your City is Dark | S2 E3 34:27

6M ago34:27

34:27

In a time when pastors are falling all around us and there are more and more examples of the Church embedded in politics, these next gen ministry leaders from New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago cut to the chase and challenge us as believers to go to the darkness and be a light. To show up and be consistent with a generation skeptical of Christians.…

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Kate Brody — Debut Author Series — Rabbit Hole 49:04

6M ago49:04

49:04

Kate Brody, debut author of the literary thriller RABBIT HOLE, sits down with Jared to talk about crafting a true crime novel that focuses on the victim’s family. Drawing from her own experiences with publishing, she also offers advice for choosing an agent, pivoting if your book doesn’t sell, and marketing your work. Finally, she shares the most m…

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Lecrae | Keeping Your Soul Intact While Pioneering | S2 E2 43:59

6M ago43:59

43:59

As a leader, do you find your schedule controlling you more than you are controlling it? In this episode, Grant and Will lead a powerful Q&A with rapper, CEO, New York Times bestselling author, investor, and activist, Lecrae, about how to prioritize and keep your soul intact while leading and pioneering new spaces. Tune in today and watch for new e…

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Jonathan “JP” Pokluda | Getting Over What Other People Think | S2 E1 35:17

6M ago35:17

35:17

To kick off Season 2, Grant and Will interview Jonathan "JP" Pokluda, lead pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church and author of Why Do I Do What I Don't Want To Do. They do a deep dive on how to guard your mind, fortify your confidence, and get over what other people think.

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Noah Evan Wilson — Rutgers University-Newark 43:06

6M ago43:06

43:06

Noah Evan Wilson spent ten years finishing his undergraduate degree while developing as a musician and a photographer. On this episode, he talks with Jared about how that decade of experiences animates his current writing, how the craft of music and photography overlaps with and informs his fiction, and how the MFA has provided him the opportunity …

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Rerelease: Kayla Cayasso — University of Central Florida 54:53

7M ago54:53

54:53

Happy New Year from the pod team! We’re ringing in 2024 with a vacation, so enjoy this episode from our last season. Regular programming will resume in two weeks. What’s it like writing historical fiction in an MFA program? On this episode, Kayla Cayasso tells Jared about the family histories and archival research that informed her collection portr…

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Sarah Ann Noel — NYU Writers Workshop in Paris 45:46

7M ago45:46

45:46

When she became a mother, Sarah Ann Noel turned to autofiction as a way to process her own childhood. In this episode, she sits down with Jared to share how those reflections became a novel about teenagers growing up in a high-control Evangelical environment. Plus, she talks about shifting from magazine editing to creative writing, attending jet-la…

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Goddess Morgan Le Fay with Demelza Fox (Demi) 1:09:55

7M ago1:09:55

1:09:55

Demelza Fox (Demi) is a practicing Priestess of the Goddess who has been on the path of the divine feminine for 20 years. She works as a priestess in her community online and offline - running rituals, circles, retreats, and courses in honour of the Goddess and to help women connect with their own inner priestess - and as an online coach specialisi…

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Mother Shadow, Zen Tea Ceremonies & Flower Essences with Jasmine of Solflower Seeds 1:20:03

7M ago1:20:03

1:20:03

Jasmine is a Sensitive Sol Mentor, Zen Meditation + Vibrational Healing Teacher, Flower Whisperer, Spirit Channel and Tea Ceremonialist. She facilitates ceremonies, workshops and courses teaching energetic healing Meditation Practices and how to enhance them with the vibrational tools of spirit guide communication, flower essences, herbal energetic…

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Matt Farley — Miami University (of Ohio) 44:38

8M ago44:38

44:38

Finance proofreader turned full-time poet Matt Farley joins Jared to share how his transition out of the corporate world affects his perspective on his MFA program and future career. Plus, Matt talks about his manuscript on mycology and post-traumatic growth, becoming a parent during the MFA, setting up a thesis committee, and Miami University’s em…

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Awakening with the Priestess - Season Favourite Episode with Dawn-Tara 1:31:34

7M ago1:31:34

1:31:34

Dawn-Tara is a Priestess of the Divine Feminine, Temple Singer & Initiated Priestess of Sacred Sound, Goddess Circle Facilitator, Sacred Space Holder, Soul-Led Writer and Artist and a Mystical Mama of two beautiful little goddesses. In addition to hosting private women's circles in her home temple space, Dawn-Tara organises and leads full day spiri…

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Priestess of Sacred Sound & Awakening your Divine Feminine Voice with Dr Elsa Field 1:10:53

8M ago1:10:53

1:10:53

Dr. Elsa Field is a PhD Scientist, Priestess of Avalon and Sacred Sound and Devotional musician. Her joy and passion is to guide women to come home to be the Divine Channels that they naturally are. Drawing on an ancient Priestess path of the Temple Singer and Musician, Elsa's community is on a divinely guided mission to reawaken the lineage of the…

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Rerelease: Jonathan Escoffery — Debut Author Series — If I Survive You 52:20

8M ago52:20

52:20

During this season of gratitude, we are grateful for all of you, dear listeners, writers, and friends. We’re also grateful for a university-sponsored break from our laptops. So, as we take a pause from the screens, we hope you enjoy one of our favorites from Season 3. We’ll be back to our regular programming in two weeks. Jonathan Escoffery, author…

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Knowing Yourself in the Shadow & Light with Courtney Beck 54:01

8M ago54:01

54:01

Courtney Beck is an Intuitive, Healer and Channel who works with souls all over the world on their spiritual, mental and emotional growth. Formerly a strategist in advertising, Courtney's 2016 spiritual awakening saw her jump off the corporate ladder and into the space of spirits and the supernatural influences in our lives. Her speciality is in op…

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Magdalene Frequency & the Rose with Melissa Astara Rose 53:40

9M ago53:40

53:40

Melissa Astara Rose is a Magdalene Isis Stargate Priestess, Channeller and Creatress of Magdalene Rose Temple. Magdalene Rose Temple is a Global Priestess Sisterhood and online temple space guiding you through sacred feminine initiations and transmissions through the Magdalene Order, Rose Priestess Path, Holy Grail Lineage, Stargate Lineages, Myste…

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Krista Diamond — University of Nevada, Las Vegas 56:21

9M ago56:21

56:21

This week, an MFA with an international focus! Krista Diamond sits down with Jared to talk about UNLV’s required (and funded) study abroad component and its emphasis on translation. Plus, Krista shares lessons learned as a freelance writer, info on the Vegas literary community, and how her experience working and living in national parks informs her…

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Mary Magdalene & Yeshua Holy Grail Template, Ascension & the Black Rose Priestess with Mel 14:13

9M ago14:13

14:13

A quick solo 15 minute episode with Mel - (Yeshua is Jesus) - I have Laryngitis - Summer Time Sadness - Ascension Upgrade Process - My Ascension Symptoms - Energetic Clear and Release Ascension Symptoms - Dark Season Frequencies - Samhain and Witch Wounds - The Black Rose - Rose Priestess - Black Madonna, Mother Mary and the Lady of Sorrows - Pries…

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Angel Medium Wisdom with Leena Alabbas-Capiau 51:44

9M ago51:44

51:44

Leena Alabbas-Capiau is a gifted angel medium and intuitive, angel therapy healer, angel card reader, channeler, spiritual life coach, heart and soul expander, mind shifter, manifestation master and starseed empath. She lives in magical Dubai with her partner and she has a passion for travel and connecting with different cultures around the world. …

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Jess Silfa — Application Series — MFA Draft 1:20:08

9M ago1:20:08

1:20:08

Happy MFA Application Season to all who celebrate! Jess Silfa returns to the show bringing seven years of experience with the MFA Draft Facebook Group. On this episode, Jess and Jared offer advice for applicants across a wide range of topics: teaching, funding, health insurance, fees, faculty, letters of recommendation, writing samples, statements …

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Magic of Angels, Reiki, Mediumship & Awakening with Chantelle Salisbury 1:22:25

9M ago1:22:25

1:22:25

Chantelle Salisbury is an energy alchemist that works with various tools in unearthing the true magic that's in each of us! She uses things such as reiki energy, sound healing, crystal healing, psychic development, intuitive card readings, angel numbers, angel numerology, holistic counselling and her guides to assist clients. She is a nature lover,…

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Animal Communication with Pet Psychic & Medium Thea Strom 1:06:15

10M ago1:06:15

1:06:15

Thea Strom is an Animal Communicator (Pet Psychic), Psychic Medium, Teacher and Author. She has been doing this work professionally since 2013, both locally and internationally. Thea is passionate about bringing out the intuitive in anyone, in a grounded and practical way. Thea is a published author of the book 'Animal Intuition: Communicating with…

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Rerelease: Lindsay Bernal — Application Series Admissions Coordinator Edition 49:02

10M ago49:02

49:02

Spooky season? More like application season! To help ease your fright, we've got our annual MFA application episode in preparation. Before then, we invite you to check in with last year's episode featuring MFA Admissions Coordinator Lindsay Bernal. Our new episode will be in your feed in two weeks. It’s the third annual MFA application episode! Thi…

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Awakening with the Priestess Dawn-Tara 1:31:34

10M ago1:31:34

1:31:34

Dawn-Tara is a Priestess of the Divine Feminine, Temple Singer & Initiated Priestess of Sacred Sound, Goddess Circle Facilitator, Sacred Space Holder, Soul-Led Writer & Artist and a Mystical Mama of two beautiful little goddesses. In addition to hosting private women's circles in her home temple space, Dawn-Tara organizes and leads full day spiritu…

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Channeling the Ascended Masters with Psychic Medium Natalee Finn 1:08:11

10M ago1:08:11

1:08:11

Natalee Finn is a Spiritual Healer and Teacher, a Divine Channel, a Speaker, a Medium, an Intuitive Coach and Mum to Michael. She is a Libran with a Pisces rising, a Lover of Nature, a Dream Ignitor and a Spiritual Seeker. Her heart and soul lights up seeing others connecting to their own intuition and she has guided thousands of people, helping th…

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Brandon Blue — Arizona State University 48:17

10M ago48:17

48:17

Poetic forms are sometimes considered limiting, but can we find freedom within the constraints? On this episode, Brandon Blue tells Jared about how recontextualizing traditional forms through the lens of identity creates an additional, sometimes subversive, layer of meaning. Plus, he discusses writing about intimacy and eroticism within and outside…

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