Cascadian Prophets

Paul E. Nelson
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Interviews with Cascadian creative luminaries about the practice of poetry and deepening connections to place, self and the present moment.

  1. 3d ago

    Tim McNulty on the 4th edition of Olympic National Park: A Natural History

    This interview with Tim McNulty on the 4th of edition of Olympic National Park: A Natural History was recorded Sunday, October 28, 2018, at the home of Tim & Mary McNulty, Lost Mountain, WA. The Poet and Nature Writer lives in these mountains and with these mountains. Read the 4th edition of Olympic National Park: A Natural History and you will see a hundred or more reasons why this corner of the world is unique and why it deserves its status as a UN World Heritage site. Tim has lived in the Olympics since 1991 with his wife Mary and discussed his book, the remarkable part of the world he lives in, and one of his poems about his experience living in and with these mountains. To listen to the original audio of this interview, click here. Check out more of what the Lab does here, and listen to more current and archival podcasts on Spotify or on our website. To get original poetry right in your mailbox and tap into the weave of universal energy check out the Poetry Postcard Fest. Registration for 2027 begins tomorrow, September 1! To get into the community in person and lifted up by the Cascadian energy, come to the Cascadia Poetry Fest, October 9-11!

  2. Jul 24

    “Tell Clyfford I Said ‘Hi’”: Exhibition Curated by Children of the Colville Confederated Tribes

    Nicole Cromartie and Katie Watson-Best of the Clyfford Still Museum are interviewed about" “Tell Clyfford I Said ‘Hi’”: An Exhibition Curated by Children of the Colville Confederated Tribes.

  3. Jul 24

    Joyce Tsai Interview (Director of Clyfford Still Museum)

    Interview with Joyce Tsai, Director of the Clyfford Still Museum, on his life and work.

  4. Jul 18

    In Honor of David McCloskey “The Father of Cascadia”

    David McCloskey passed away on July 3. In honor of his lifetime of work to create and spread a culture that was deeply connected to the Cascadian bioregion, Cascadian Prophets, which owes more than just its name to his work, want to share this interview from October, 2013. Find it transcribed on our website. To listen to the original audio of this interview, click here. Check out more of what the Lab does here, and listen to more current and archival podcasts on Spotify or on our website.

  5. Jul 15

    Lulu Zilinskas on Clyfford Still’s Astrology

    Clyfford Still's Astrology by Lulu Zilinskas, an archivist and intuitive practitioner utilizing astrology and tarot. She currently serves as the archivist and manager of digital collections at the Clyfford Still Museum and discusses the aspects of astrology that possibly affected the life and work of Abstract Expressionist legend Clyfford Still.

  6. Jul 14

    Michael Holloman on Clyfford Still in Cascadia

    Michael Holloman (AKA M. Yellowbear) is an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Indian Reservation, located in Northeastern Washington State. A tenured Professor in the Department of Art at Washington State University in Pullman, he discussed Abstract Expressionist legend Clyfford Still's transformative experience as co-founder of the Nespelem Art Colony.

  7. Jul 1

    Phyllis Curott on Witch Crafting

    Phyllis Curott is a Wiccan High Priestess, lawyer, author, and spiritual pioneer. This archival interview from November 2001 was about the growing popularity of religions like Wicca and why they weren't just popular to begin with. She touched on the origins of the propaganda against witches as dangerous people with green skin, big noses, and warts who will turn you into newts, and how the reality is that witches are really just people who pay close attention. She says this is the beginnings of magic as well - paying careful attention. The book in question in this interview was Witch Crafting: A Spiritual Guide to Making Magic.  To listen to the original audio of this interview, click here. Check out more of what the Lab does here, and listen to more current and archival podcasts on Spotify or on our website. To get original poetry right in your mailbox this summer and tap into the weave of universal energy check out the Poetry Postcard Fest.

  8. Jun 14

    Interview with Finn Menzies

    This interview with Finn Menzies is an archival interview from November, 2017. Finn Menzies is an out transgender teacher in Seattle, WA. His work is his spiritual practice and his activism. He received his MFA from Mills College. He is the creator of FIN Zine, a bi-annual zine dedicated to his emotional journey throughout his transition. Finn’s debut collection, BRILLIANT ODYSSEY DON’T YEARN came out in 2017 with FOG MACHINE. His poetry can also be seen in Gigantic Sequins, Quiet Lightning, SUSAN /the journal, , SPORK, HOLD: a journal, The Shallow Ends, Big Lucks, and various other journals. Annually, Finn facilitates UNdoing Ego: a workshop on meditation and generative writing practices. To hear the original audio of this interview, click here. Check out more of what the Lab does here, and listen to more current and archival podcasts on Spotify or on our website. To get original poetry right in your mailbox this summer and build peaceful connections across the globe check out the Poetry Postcard Fest.

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Interviews with Cascadian creative luminaries about the practice of poetry and deepening connections to place, self and the present moment.

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  • Creator
    Paul E. Nelson
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    88
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    ©2021 Paul E. Nelson.All Rights Reserved.
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    Cascadian Prophets