In which I harness the power of reading to decide that reopening is a mistake. Plus, a little music from Smith & Crane. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Members get a weekly bonus episode on Saturdays and…
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ABC #120: Farwa Reads with Farwa Zaidi
In the premiere of A Brief Chat‘s new first Wednesday book chats, Farwa Reads, reader and reviewer Farwa Zaidi talks about the following books: Cutting School by Noliwe Rooks How to be an Anti-Racist by Ibram X. Kendi Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall Minor Feelings by Cathy Park Hong Born and raised in Queens, New…
ABC #119: 3 Minutes Of Buddhism
In which I introduce you to 3 Minutes Of Buddhism, a new podcast project I launched in cooperation with the UK’s Religious Resources Centre. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Members get a weekly bonus episode on Saturdays…
ABC #118: Finding My Father (Again)
In which I talk about my biological father and about why I wrote to him this week after many, many years. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Members get a weekly bonus episode on Saturdays and more. Thank…
ABC #117: Poetry Fridays with Albert Glover
In which the wonderful and somewhat mysterious poet Albert Glover reads from his forthcoming book, Gone as Well. Albert’s statement about himself: “The poet Charles Olson, my best teacher and mentor, has been a major influence. I have also been privileged to study with Robert Creeley, Robert Duncan, Basil Bunting, Hugh Kenner, and Jeremy Prynne….
ABC #116: Music From Deep Dyed
In which I talk with John Hintz and Aylin Sengul from the German band Deep Dyed. This interview also includes their first single, “Blue Levitate Hours.” Check them out on Spotify, Facebook and Instagram. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting…
ABC #115: An Overview Of The Pandemic
In which I take you through a “kitchen table summary” of this article by Ed Yong in The Atlantic that details very clearly where we’re at in this pandemic. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Members get a…
ABC #114: Let’s Not Return To Normal
In which I talk about the pre-pandemic world and why we should absolutely not want to return to it. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Members get a weekly bonus episode on Saturdays and more. Thank you. Follow…
ABC #113: Brushy One String
In which I dig into my radio archives for an interview with Jamaican musician Brushy One String. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Members get a weekly bonus episode on Saturdays and more. Thank you. Follow Jason on…
ABC #112: Poetry Fridays with Emma Bolden
In which Emma Bolden reads her poetry, including the WORLD PREMIERE of a new poem. (I know!) Emma Bolden is the author of House Is an Enigma (Southeast Missouri State University Press), medi(t)ations (Noctuary Press), and Maleficae (GenPop Books). The recipient of a 2017 Creative Writing Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts and…
ABC #111: Disability Support Work In A Pandemic (Part 3 of 3)
In which I conclude my conversation with disability support worker Danny McCormick in Tasmania. He talks about how he and his fellow labor union members have advocated for more respect and better pay. You can follow Danny on Twitter at @yinyangman69. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief…
ABC #110: Disability Support Work In A Pandemic (Part 2 of 3)
In which I continue my conversation with disability support worker Danny McCormick in Tasmania. He talks about how the disability care system has changed and how the current government is harming it. You can follow Danny on Twitter at @yinyangman69. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s…