Off The Bricks

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Off The Bricks

Off The Bricks is a poetry Podcast Produced by Brick Street Poetry. Listen to explore and immerse yourself in the world of poetry with interviews of Poets Laureate and readings from newly published books of poetry.

  1. JUN 19

    Ep. 58 John Cardwell

    Welcome to Off The Bricks, poets and poetry lovers! Our guest this month is John Cardwell. John has had a long and complicated career that included public policy advocacy, research and writing, non-profit management, farming, construction, and academic assignments in Indiana and Nigeria.  His poetry has been greatly affected by those experiences and contemporary events.  He began writing poetry in 2009.  His work has appeared in various publications. His sixth book of poems, essays, and short stories is currently being edited.  He holds two degrees from Indiana University and has received various awards from the Indiana General Assembly and private associations for his public policy work and writing.

    26 min

  2. MAY 15

    Ep. 57 Donald Platt

    Welcome to Off the Bricks, poets and poetry lovers! This week, part two of our guest poet Donald Plat,t as interviewed by Joyce Brinkman. Donald Platt’s ninth book of poetry, Tender Voyeur, will be published by Grid Books in the fall. https://www.grid-books.org/donald-platt

    30 min

  3. APR 17

    Ep. 56 Donald Platt pt.1

    Welcome to Off the Bricks poets and poetry lovers! This week, Donald Platt as interviewed by Joyce Brinkman. Keep an ear out for part two next month! Donald Platt’s ninth book of poetry, Tender Voyeur, will be published by Grid Books in the fall.

    34 min

  4. MAR 22

    EP. 55 Dr. Lucy Park & Dale Ho Kim

    Welcome to Off The Bricks Poets and Poetry Lovers. This week, we have Dr. Lucy Park and Dale Ho Kim, who are featured in the Polaris Trilogy: Poems for the Moon. Join us for an episode of translation and Sijo/Sejong poetic form, a Korean style of poetry. The Firefly Blue Ghost lander is now on the moon!

    34 min

  5. FEB 20

    Ep. 54 Norbert Krapf

    Welcome to Off the Bricks, poets and poetry lovers. Today we welcome back to the program Norbert Krapf who, in honor of black history month, is reading from his 2024 project, Ida Hagan of the Pinnkston Freedom Settlement. 14 years in the making Krapf, details in narrative poetry the bilingual, trailblazing life of Indianapolis local Ida Hagan. You can find more information about the project as well as links to purchase at krapfpoetry.net and additional historical information from The Dubois County Free Press .

    33 min

  6. JAN 16

    Ep. 53 Robert Okaji

    Welcome to Off The Bricks poets and Poetry lovers, today's episode features Robert "Bob" Okaji and his new chapbook In The Garden of Wind's Delight. Learn about the Japanese bamboo flute - Shakuhachi which offers both challenge and inspiration through the path of learning Suizen, the practice of playing the Shakuhachi. As published by Illuminated Press, available for preorder now.

    34 min

  7. 12/19/2024

    Ep. 52 Alessandra Lynch

    Welcome to Off The Bricks poets and poetry lovers! Today we have an interview with Alessandra Lynch regarding her fifth book of poetry, Wish Ave, published by Alice James Books in 2024. She is the author of four other poetry collections: Pretty Tripwire, Daylily Called It a Dangerous Moment, It was a terrible cloud at twilight, and Sails the Wind Left Behind. Her work has appeared in the American Poetry Review, The New England Review, The Kenyon Review, Ploughshares, and other journals. Alessandra serves as Butler University’s poet in residence where she teaches in the undergraduate and MFA programs. you can find her books and other information on her website. www.alessandralynch.com

    32 min

  8. 11/21/2024

    Ep. 51 George Kalamaras pt.2

    Welcome to Off The Bricks Poets and Poetry Lovers. This week, we have PART 2 of our interview with George Kalamaras. The poet laureate of Indiana from 2014 to 2016 and professor emeritus at Purdue University Fort Wayne shares with us today his newest book, To Sleep in the Horse's Belly. You can find further information about Kalamaras's work at the ⁠Dos Madres website.⁠

    28 min
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Off The Bricks is a poetry Podcast Produced by Brick Street Poetry. Listen to explore and immerse yourself in the world of poetry with interviews of Poets Laureate and readings from newly published books of poetry.

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  • Creator
    Brick Street Poetry
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Brick Street Poetry
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    Off The Bricks

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