The Poetry Space‪_‬ Katie Dozier and Timothy Green

What do you think of when you think of summer? And how do poems capture that? This week, Katie, Tim, and friends find their summer vibe along with special guests Nate Jacob and Sharon Ferrante, sharing a cooler of poems along the way.



At the picnic table:

Katie Dozier

Timothy Green

Nate Jacob

Sharon Ferrante

Joe Barca

Brian O'Sullivan

Dick Westheimer

Writing poems is only half the battle—performing poems is still an important aspect of sharing the work (and selling books!). Katie, Tim, and friends are joined by slam legend Taylor Mali to discuss the art of presenting poems, reading a few of his own and sharing some hilarious stories along the way.



At the table

Katie Dozier

Timothy Green

Taylor Mali

Brian O'Sullivan

Dick Westheimer

Joe Barca

There's a certain type of poem Tim calls the "Classic Rattle Poem." Even as the magazine has become more eclectic over the years, it's always stayed in touch with its accessible narrative roots. Katie, Tim, and friends discuss this style of "front porch poetry," with the authors of three great examples.



At the table:

Katie Dozier

Timothy Green

Tony Gloeggler

Cindy Guentherman

Joe Barca

Dick Westheimer

Brian O'Sullivan

They say imitation is the highest form of flattery—but it's also a learning tool and a lot of fun. Katie, Tim, and friends discuss the art of adopting another poets voice, joined by award-winning formalist and ventriloquist A.M. Juster, author of The Billy Collins Experience. Along the way, we share some other great poems mimicking Wallace Stevens, Kay Ryan, Bob Dylan, and more.



At the table:

Katie Dozier

Timothy Green

A.M. Juster

Dick Westheimer

Joe Barca

It's always better when we're together! This week's collaborative space discusses the art of collaboration. Katie, Tim & friends are joined by Nicole Tallman, who began collaborating on poetry with the late great Maureen Seaton, and has made collaborative poetry a focus of her work as poetry ambassador of Miami, sharing co-written poems in the process.



At the Table:

Katie Dozier

Timothy Green

Nicole Tallman

Brian O'Sullivan

Joe Barca

Dick Westheimer

Billy Collins has long been called the most popular poet in America, which makes him a divisive figure among poets. Is it just envy? Katie, Tim, and friends take a deep dive into his trademark wit and renowned accessibility to see what makes his poems tick—joined by special guests Gwendolyn Soper and Attracta Fahy.



Around the table:

Katie Dozier

Timothy Green

Gwendolyn Soper

Attracta Fahy

Dick Westheimer

Brian O'Sullivan

Joe Barca