In this luminous first half of a two-part conversation, Doyle welcomes back the ever-charismatic Vinny Masincupp—teacher, singer, globe-trotter, and heart-on-his-sleeve storyteller. Together, they dive into a dazzling mix of original and student-written poetry, from darkly comic postmodern tales to lyrical AI-generated verse that stirs the soul.
Vinny reflects on life in Micronesia, his passion for teaching Asian literature, and the joys and challenges of being an educator in the age of AI. Along the way, we get laughter, Yapese language lessons (and chicken-egg jokes), reflections on love, identity, and the rhythms that make poetry resonate in the bones.
This episode is a tapestry of wit, wisdom, and weirdness—and just the beginning.
Highlights include:
– “Spring: Herald of Doom” and “Is This Title Too Meta?”
– A hauntingly beautiful AI poem, “Chrono Song”
– Rush ticket tips for Broadway lovers
– A cameo by Doyle’s son, Fynn
– Poetic breakdowns, teacher truths, and plenty of laughs
Stay tuned for Part 2, where the stories—and surprises—continue to unfold.
