Books and Brews Podcast Episode #12: Tony Plocido

Books and Brews Podcast

Tony Plocido is the author of three collections of poetry. The first, Sucker Punch Wisdom, was published with two other K.C. poets (Jeremy O'Neal & William Peck). His other books are Aging and Other Side Projects (2016) and Felt This So Many Times (2018). Is writing can also be found in 2019 Martin Lake Journal, Starled by Joy (2019), and 2019 Talking Stick by Jackpine Press. March 2019, he became the host/curator of the long running showcases, Poets & Pints and Writers Read. He also is a board member for Cracked Walnut the local chapter of The League of MN Poets. You can find his work on his personal website, Mental Valley. Poets & Pints Poets & Pints Facebook

Writers Read Writers Read Facebook Mental Valley Mental Valley Facebook Tony on YouTube: Argument Word Hinged Desire

Events:

Tony will be leading a virtual Poets & Pints via Zoom on April 15th. Check the Facebook page for additional information.

Tony’s Readings:

• The Loose Loop in My Sweater – 13:04
• Expense – 28:33
• Awakened – 43:11

Michael’s Beer Pairings:

• Samuel Adams Utopias, Boston Beer Company (paired to The Loose Loop in My Sweater) – 9:16
• Salted Nut Roll Cream Ale, Tin Whiskers Brewing Company (paired to Expense) – 24:13
• Aspall Dry English Cider, Aspall Cider (paired to Awakened) – 40:41

Interview Highlights:

• Poetry as reflection on life lived and yet to be lived – 17:15
• Writing on the fly, borrowing from others, writing from life – 30:22
• Being a Generation X poet – 32:53
• Performance poetry – 36:26
• Self-affirmation – 55:55
• Becoming active in the poetry scene – 48:38
• Tony’s performance poetry workshop – 51:18

COMING NEXT MONTH: Judith Granahan

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