Interesting People Reading Poetry

Interesting People Reading Poetry is a short, sound-rich podcast where artists and luminaries read a favorite poem and share what it means to them. Created by Andy & Brendan Stermer.

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Playwright Harrison David Rivers Reads Essex Hemphill

Posted July 24, 201800:13:37

In this episode, playwright Harrison David Rivers reads “For My Own Protection” by Essex Hemphill and discusses the use of the poem in his recent...

Novelist Chris Kraus Reads Steve Levine

Posted June 18, 201800:12:34

In this episode, writer Chris Kraus reads “Miserable Life” by Steve Levine and discusses how New York School poetry influenced the development of...

Chef Amy Thielen Reads Jim Harrison

Posted May 21, 201800:10:22

In this episode, Amy Thielen reads “Death Again” by Jim Harrison and explores the relationship between great food and great literature. Amy Thielen...

DJ Rekha Reads Audre Lorde

Posted April 16, 201800:09:24

In this episode, DJ Rekha reads "A Litany for Survival" by Audre Lorde and discusses dancing as an antidote to fear. DJ Rekha is a producer, curator,...

Chris Koza & Malena Handeen: Live!

Posted October 30, 201700:20:22

We're celebrating the last episode of our first season with a special double feature, recorded live at Java River Cafe in Montevideo, Minnesota. Our...