Best Jess Mendes Podcasts (2024)

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E15: The Intersection of Poetry, Tarot, and Healing: A Deep Dive with Tony Barnstone 36:25

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How can you maintain your humanity in these challenging times? How can Tarot help you discover your better self? How can you turn pain into something graceful? Join Jane Houng as she chats with Tony Barnstone, a prolific poet, writer, teacher and translator. They share their perspectives on how to turn suffering into wisdom and how generosity can m…

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TWQ Mini: Kevin Barry talks about his “abandoned Butte, Montana, novel” in this sneak peek of The Write Question’s eighteenth season 9:31

8h ago9:31

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For this mini episode, host Lauren Korn gives listeners a look into the eighteenth season of ‘The Write Question,’ coming this fall. In this sneak peak, you’ll hear Irish author Kevin Barry talking about ‘The Heart in Winter’ (Doubleday Books; Penguin Random House).By Lauren Korn

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Rising from the Depths: Tim Tomlinson's Journey to Renewal 36:11

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Join Jane Houng for a heartfelt conversation with Tim Tomlinson, a poet, fiction writer and educator whose life is a testament to the human capacity for self-mastery. From the seedy bars of New Orleans to the serene depths of the ocean, he shares his harrowing journey from addiction and penury to the transformative power of nature, the written word…

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A Legal Odyssey from the UK to Nepal and Hong Kong 41:29

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Join Jane Houng as she delves into the remarkable life of Neville Sarony, covering his challenges from being the first foreign lawyer in Nepal to his distinguished career in the UK and Hong Kong. Neville shares insights about his legal practices, his service in the 7th Gurkha Rifles, and his lifelong dedication to justice. Learn about his experienc…

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Women, Words, and Worldviews: Insights from Rochelle Potkar and Jane Houng 38:54

29d ago38:54

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This episode is a powerful discussion on the role of writers as both artists and activists. From her roots in Mumbai and Goa to international acclaim, Rochelle Potkar shares her journey as a poet, fiction writer, and screenwriter with Jane. Delving into some controversial aspects of motherhood, patriarchy, marriage and gender fluidity, they take an…

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A Commitment to Colour: Nigel's Journey towards Brightening Lives 47:15

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Join Jane Houng as she explores the world of Nigel Purkis, a shop owner in Chichester whose passion for colour has brightened the lives of many. With personal anecdotes, professional insights and surprising revelations, Nigel explains how his dedication to vibrant hues and customer satisfaction has created a kaleidoscope of happiness. In this episo…

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Writing Her Own Story: Azra Rahim on Cultural and Gender Issues 46:12

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Azra Rahim describes herself as a global wandering mystic. In this episode, she offers insightful perspectives on patriarchy, sexual harassment, gender fluidity and the liberating power of creative writing. This lively discussion also touches on multiculturalism, Sufi, Zika, Hindu scriptures, and why Jane felt so discomforted when presenting an ope…

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Encore: ‘This is Wildfire’: Nick Mott and Justin Angle follow award-winning podcast with “first of its kind” guide 29:02

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This week, MTPR is encoring host Lauren Korn’s conversation with podcasters and authors Nick Mott and Justin Angle; the three talk about the nuances of wildfire: ‘This is Wildfire: How to Protect Yourself, Your Home, and Your Community in the Age of Heat’ (Bloomsbury Publishing) “offers everything you need to know about fire in one useful volume.”…

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Jess Rinker: Finding Hope and Purpose Through Writing 46:04

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Join us in this heartwarming episode as we dive into the inspiring journey of Jess Rinker. Discover how Jess transformed her life through the power of writing, turning challenges into opportunities for growth and creativity. From her early days of struggling to find her path to becoming a successful author, Jess shares the pivotal moments and influ…

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Dr. Alan Townsend: “You don’t have to be a scientist to have a scientific lens on the world and let that influence your life in positive ways” 29:00

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This week on ‘The Write Question,’ host Lauren Korn speaks to Dr. Alan Townsend, author of ‘This Ordinary Stardust: A Scientist’s Path from Grief to Wonder’ (Grand Central Publishing, Hachette Book Group).By Lauren Korn

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Creativity and Resilience: A.S. King on Writing, Loss, and Gender Identity 54:32

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Join us for a lively and insightful discussion with Amy, one of the best YA writers working today. She delves into her unique creative process, personal journey through loss, and perspectives on gender identity. Recognized with prestigious American awards, she also discusses her latest works and her founding of Gracie’s House, a summer camp for LGB…

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Maxim Loskutoff: “What Montana represents to me is an entire species-wide need to re-evaluate our relationship with the natural world” 29:00

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By Lauren Korn

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“The truth of the West is a constellation”: Betsy Gaines Quammen discusses ‘Myth and Mending on the Far Side of America’ 29:00

2M ago29:00

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This week on ‘The Write Question,’ host Lauren Korn speaks with historian and author Betsy Gaines Quammen about ‘True West: Myth and Mending on the Far Side of America’ (Torrey House Press).By Lauren Korn

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From Corporate Climb to Inner Peace: Vanessa Chan on Leadership and Healing 31:13

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In this episode, Jane Houng explores the multifaceted life of Vanessa Chan, a veteran woman executive in tech who found solace and strength in yoga, meditation, and outdoor adventures. Vanessa discusses the personal qualities essential for leadership, the importance of mental health, and how her meditative hikes bring tranquility to Hong Kong and S…

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TWQ Mini: NPR’s Rachel Martin attempts to “hold the light” and “lean into weird” in new podcast, ‘Wild Card’ 12:53

3M ago12:53

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For this mini episode of ‘The Write Question,’ host Lauren Korn speaks with NPR’s Rachel Martin about her new podcast, ‘Wild Card’—part-interview, part-existential game show.By Lauren Korn

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“Grief was a safe space for me”: Victoria Chang on engaging with the work of abstract artist Agnes Martin 29:00

3M ago29:00

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This week on ‘The Write Question,’ host Lauren Korn speaks with poet Victoria Chang, author of ‘With My Back to the World’ (Farrar, Straus and Giroux), a collection that engages with the paintings and writings of celebrated abstract artist Agnes Martin.By Lauren Korn

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Unbroken Hearts in a Broken World: Sister Gemma Simmonds on Cultivating Compassion and Free Will 50:29

3M ago50:29

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Life throws us curveballs, but what if those challenges are opportunities to discover our own strength? In this episode, Sister Gemma Simmonds, a powerhouse of positivity, grapples with the big questions: Are we bound by forces beyond our control, or do we have the freedom to forge our own destiny? Sister Gemma shares profound insights gleaned from…

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The possibility of a door left open: Leonard S. Marcus helps celebrate 50 years of children’s programming on MTPR 29:00

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This week on ‘The Write Question,’ we’re celebrating 50 years of children’s programming on Montana Public Radio. During this episode, host Lauren Korn speaks with critic, biographer, and historian Leonard S. Marcus, one of the world’s leading writers and scholars on children’s books and the people who create them.…

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TWQ Mini: Jacqueline Winspear’s Maisie Dobbs series is coming to a close; the author is coming to the Helena Civic Center 13:44

3M ago13:44

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On this mini episode of ‘The Write Question,’ host Lauren Korn speaks with Jacqueline Winspear, author of twenty novels, eighteen of which comprise the Maisie Dobbs series. The last installment in that series, ‘The Comfort of Ghosts,’ will be published June 4, 2024. Jacqueline is appearing in Helena, Montana, on Monday, May 13, 2024, at the Helena …

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‘With Every Great Breath’: Rick Bass on beauty, writing beyond his “cone of light,” and interrogating metaphor 29:00

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This week on ‘The Write Question,’ host Lauren Korn speaks with author and environmental activist Rick Bass, author of ‘With Every Great Breath’ (Counterpoint Press), a collection of new and selected essays spanning nearly thirty years: from 1995-2023.By Lauren Korn

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Spark of the Divine: Exploring Faith and Meaning with Father Will 33:06

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Are you feeling lost, or looking for a deeper purpose? In this week's episode, I have a powerful conversation with Father Will, a renowned pastor at St Stephen's Chapel and St John's Cathedral in Hong Kong. We explore the transformative power of faith and interfaith dialogue. We share personal stories of loss and paths to hope and meaning. This epi…

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“What lifts your heart?”: Melissa Kwasny on “the big loss” and taking ‘The Cloud Path’ to healing 28:59

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In this episode of ‘The Write Question,’ host Lauren Korn speaks with poet Melissa Kwasny, author of ‘The Cloud Path’ (Milkweed Editions), a collection that reckons with grief and its subsequent healing.By Lauren Korn

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TWQ Mini: The Moth Radio Hour’s Chloe Salmon on translating stage performances to the page and on the importance of storytelling, public radio 16:54

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On this mini episode of ‘The Write Question,’ host Lauren Korn speaks with Chloe Salmon, a director and producer at ‘The Moth Radio Hour’ and part of the editorial team behind ‘The Moth Presents: A Point of Beauty: True Stories of Holding on and Letting Go’ (Crown Publishing Group).By Lauren Korn

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Breaking Barriers: A Psychologist's Journey from Disadvantage to Empowerment 38:20

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This episode of Mending Lives tackles crucial issues in South Asia with Pakistani psychologist Asma Toorkham. Asma brings over 10 years of experience working with NGOs focused on child and women's well-being. We delve into her inspiring work counseling victims of sexual violence and advocating for mental health support within the police force. Our …

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Live! Pledge week episode: Montana Poet Laureate Chris La Tray on poetry, public radio, and ‘Becoming Little Shell’ 45:30

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This week on ‘The Write Question,’ Montana Poet Laureate Chris La Tray joins host Lauren Korn in Studio A for a live pledge week (and National Poetry Month!) episode.By Lauren Korn

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TWQ Mini: Toni Jensen, UM’s James and Lois Welch Distinguished Visiting Native American Writer, to read at Missoula Art Museum 7:34

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In this mini episode of ‘The Write Question,’ host Lauren Korn speaks with Métis author Toni Jensen, author of ‘Carry: A Memoir of Survival on Stolen Land’ (Ballantine Books; Penguin Random House). Toni will be giving a reading in collaboration with the University of Montana’s Creative Writing Program on April 12, 2024, at the Missoula Art Museum.…

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Learning to reconnect with banished softness: Tessa Hulls on feeding “the ghosts that stand between mothers and daughters” 29:00

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This week on ‘The Write Question,’ host Lauren Korn speaks with Tessa Hulls about her graphic memoir, ‘Feeding Ghosts’ (MCD; Farrar, Straus & Giroux), the story of three generations of women in her family: her grandmother, Sun Yi; her mother, Rose; and Tessa herself.By Lauren Korn

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Carmen Maria Machado on form & genre, fairy tales & urban legends, lineage & representation 29:00

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This week on ‘The Write Question,’ host Lauren Korn speaks with Carmen Maria Machado, the headlining author at the 2024 Get Lit! Festival in Spokane, Washington, which takes place April 11th-14th.By Lauren Korn

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Do Murderers Deserve a Second Chance? 36:10

5M ago36:10

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In this episode, my guest is Yasmine Zahir - a Hong Kong Barrister - offers her services pro bono to long term prisoners here - that’s how we met. ‘Crime always happens for a reason’ she says after I divulge details of the domestic situation of my daughter’s killer, and explain why I think psychosexual killings and serial killers are rare in countr…

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“It’s hard to make human beings believe in things”: Marie-Helene Bertino on belief, education, and the creative process in ‘Beautyland’ 29:00

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This week on ‘The Write Question,’ host Lauren Korn speaks with Marie-Helene Bertino, author of ‘Beautyland,’ a novel about the fragility and resilience of life on our Earth and in our universe.By Lauren Korn

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Sonia Leung - Don't cry, Phoenix 40:36

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Sonia Leung is an award-winning Hong Kong poet, fiction and non-fiction writer. She’s also a rape victim. She’s written a memoir which was launched at the Hong Kong Literary Festival in March. Website: www.soniaflleung.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004711454994 Poem: https://www.instagram.com/reel/sonialeung/poem Jane's w…

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TWQ Mini: Min Jin Lee on late-blooming, spending money, creating communities of care, and more! 19:59

5M ago19:59

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For this mini episode of ‘The Write Question,’ host Lauren Korn speaks with National Book Award Finalist Min Jin Lee, author of the novels ‘Pachinko’ and ‘Free Food for Millionaires.’ Min Jin is also the editor of ‘The Best American Short Stories’ anthology for 2023 and will be traveling to Kalispell, Montana, for the Wachholz College Center’s WCC …

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