Page Fright: A Poetry Podcast
Episodes
20. Kevin Spenst (Live at Massy Books!)
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Happy holidays! Kevin Spenst jumps gracefully from style to poetic style. Andrew is thrilled to chat about idiotic idioms. It's a blast. ----- Listen ...
19. Estlin McPhee
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Estlin McPhee discusses their chapbook, Shapeshifters (Rahila's Ghost). Andrew is hyped to talk about Glee's role in Estlin's poetry. It's a fun time ...
18. Alex Leslie
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Leslie talks about her new book, Vancouver for Beginners (Book*hug, 2019). Andrew is stoked to record with Alex's dog, Lucas. It's an absolute bl...
17. Wayde Compton
21 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Wayde Compton discusses his new graphic novel, The Blue Road (Arsenal Pulp, 2019). Andrew is incredibly excited when Wayde reads from his copy of Perf...
16. Rhea Tregebov
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rhea Tregebov talks about her new novel Rue des Rosiers (Coteau Books, 2019). Andrew leaves his comfort zone and reads a novel for fun for the first t...
15. Fiona Tinwei Lam
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Fiona talks poetry and video poems. Andrew loves Fiona's use of form. It's a stellar time for all. ----- Click here to check out Page Fright Live! ---...
14. Chelene Knight
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chelene Knight talks about her poetry and forthcoming novel. Andrew doesn't notice the echo. The echo makes everything Chelene says twice as nice. ---...
13. John Elizabeth Stintzi
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
John Elizabeth Stintzi discusses their scientifically-inclined poetry project Plow Forward the Higgs Field (Rahila's Ghost). Andrew is intimidated by ...
12. Carlie Blume
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Carlie Blume talks poetry and motherhood. Andrew's Skype is slow. It's a lovely time for all, despite the lag... ----- Carlie Blume is a Vancouver bor...
11. Chris Bailey
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Bailey talks about writing poetry that doesn't sound like AC/DC's discography. Andrew falls in love with Chris' accent. It's a splendid affair. ...
10. Daniel Cowper
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Cowper has advice for the people who don't like poetry. Andrew brings in a journal we've seen before. Everybody is happy. ----- Daniel Cowper's...
9. David Ly
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
David Ly talks about the best doughnuts. Andrew loves Grindr epigraphs. Everybody leaves in high spirits. ----- David Ly is the author of Stubble Burn...
8. Isabella Wang
05 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Isabella Wang talks about poetic form. Andrew brings in a super fun book. Everybody is delighted. ----- Isabella Wang's debut poetry chapbook is On Fo...
7. Cassidy McFadzean
23 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cassidy McFadzean talks about poetry, astrology, and transitioning between forms. Andrew talks about a scary tarot reading. Everyone ends up smiling. ...
6. Aislinn Hunter
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Aislinn Hunter talks teaching, writing, and finding your passion. Andrew brings her a spicy book of poetry. All parties are pleased. ----- Aislinn Hun...
5. Hasan Namir
18 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hasan Namir discusses love, equality, and his incredible writing. Andrew regrets not bringing his copy of Hasan's book. Everybody enjoys themselves. -...
4. Aidan Chafe
11 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Aidan Chafe discusses his book, mental illness, and why growing up is hard. Andrew agrees and is in awe of Aidan's writing. Everybody has a great time...
3. Hannah MacReady
06 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hannah MacReady talks about how the heck they decide what should be published. Andrew gets really excited about the names of Hannah's doggos. Everybod...
2. A.H. Reaume
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A.H. Reaume talks about her novel-in-progress. Andrew slurps tea that she so graciously provided. Everybody has fun. ------ A .H. Reaume is a wr...
1. Shazia Hafiz Ramji
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Shazia Hafiz Ramji wonders whether people write naked or not. Andrew stumbles through the show's first interview. Everybody is happy. ----- Shazia Haf...