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The Poetry FixAt a Solemn Music: Milton vs the PuritansToday, Erika Kyba reads John Milton's "At a Solemn Music," which subtly engages with Puritan arguments portraying music as evil. Instead, Milton extols song as something that has the power to sanctify.2025-06-2004 min
WRFH/Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FMThe Poetry Fix: Down by the Salley GardensToday, Erika Kyba reads W. B. Yeats's "Down by the Salley Gardens," a wistful meditation on lost love and innocence.2025-06-1304 minThe Poetry FixDown by the Salley Gardens: The One that Got AwayToday, Erika Kyba reads W. B. Yeats's "Down by the Salley Gardens," a wistful meditation on lost love and innocence.2025-06-1304 min
WRFH/Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FMThe Poetry Fix: The Good-MorrowToday, Erika Kyba reads John Donne's "The Good-Morrow," which meditates on the unity of lovers, as well as the virtues needed for romantic love to endure.2025-06-0704 minThe Poetry FixThe Good-Morrow: Love so AlikeToday, Erika Kyba reads John Donne's "The Good-Morrow," which meditates on the unity of lovers, as well as the virtues needed for romantic love to endure.2025-06-0604 min
WRFH/Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FMThe Poetry Fix: At a Solemn MusicToday, Erika Kyba reads John Milton's "At a Solemn Music," which extols the sanctifying power of song.2025-06-0304 minThe Poetry FixAn Inner Happiness is Absolutely of my World: A Door to the SoulToday, Erika Kyba reads Salvador Espriu's "An Inner Happiness is Absolutely of my World," a self-reflective meditation on poetry as a door to the soul of the poet.2025-05-3004 min
WRFH/Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FMThe Poetry Fix: An Inner Happiness is Absolutely of my WorldToday, Erika Kyba reads Salvador Espriu's "An Inner Happiness is Absolutely of my World," a self-reflective meditation on poetry as a door to the soul of the poet.2025-05-3004 min
WRFH/Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FMThe Poetry Fix: Holy Sonnet XIIToday, Erika Kyba reads John Donne's Holy Sonnet XII, which offers a frame for looking at nature with new eyes.2025-05-3004 min
WRFH/Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FMThe Poetry Fix: Ode to the West Wind, Part TwoToday, Erika Kyba reads the conclusion of Percy Shelley's Ode to the West Wind. We see the poet recognize his mortality and surrender himself and his work to the autumnal spirit. However, he hopes that the wind's destruction will ultimately bring renewal.2025-05-3004 min
WRFH/Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FMThe Poetry Fix: Ode to the West WindToday, Erika Kyba reads an excerpt from Percy Shelley's Ode to the West Wind, which celebrates the destructive spirit of the West Wind as a harbinger of renewal.2025-05-3004 minThe Poetry FixHoly Sonnet XII: A Greater WonderToday, Erika Kyba reads John Donne's Holy Sonnet XII, which offers a frame for looking at nature with new eyes.2025-05-2304 minThe Poetry FixOde to the West Wind: Beyond the GraveToday, Erika Kyba reads the conclusion of Percy Shelley's Ode to the West Wind. We see the poet recognize his mortality and surrender himself and his work to the autumnal spirit. However, he hopes that the wind's destruction will ultimately bring renewal.2025-05-1604 minThe Poetry FixOde to the West Wind: Destruction and RenewalToday, Erika Kyba reads an excerpt from Percy Shelley's Ode to the West Wind, which celebrates the destructive spirit of the West Wind as a harbinger of renewal.2025-05-0904 min
WRFH/Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FMThe Poetry Fix: Holy Sonnet IXToday, Erika Kyba reads John Donne's Holy Sonnet IX, in which the poet wrestles with the themes of sin, guilt, and forgiveness.2025-05-0504 minThe Poetry FixHoly Sonnet IX: A Heavenly, Lethean FloodToday, Erika Kyba reads John Donne's Holy Sonnet IX, in which the poet wrestles with the themes of sin, guilt, and forgiveness.2025-05-0204 min
WRFH/Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FMThe Poetry Fix: Love (III)Today, Erika Kyba reads Love (III), the conclusion of George Herbert's Love series. This poem portrays the beautiful way in which Love crosses over the boundaries of guilt and sin to reach the human soul.2025-04-2504 minThe Poetry FixLove (III): When Love Bids You WelcomeToday, Erika Kyba reads Love (III), the conclusion of George Herbert's Love series. This poem portrays the beautiful way in which Love crosses over the boundaries of guilt and sin to reach the human soul.2025-04-2504 min
WRFH/Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FMThe Poetry Fix: The Sacrifice, Part OneToday, Erika Kyba reads an excerpt from George Herbert's The Sacrifice, a beautiful meditation on the Passion.2025-04-1704 min
WRFH/Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FMThe Poetry Fix: Love (II)Today, Erika Kyba reads George Herbert's Love (II), in which the poet turns to correct the problems of disordered love that he raised in Love (I).2025-04-1504 minThe Poetry FixThe Sacrifice: "Was Ever Grief Like Mine?"Today, Erika Kyba reads an excerpt from George Herbert's The Sacrifice, a beautiful meditation on the Passion.2025-04-1404 minThe Poetry FixLove (II): Such True DesiresToday, Erika Kyba reads George Herbert's Love (II), in which the poet turns to correct the problems of disordered love that he raised in Love (I).2025-04-1104 min
WRFH/Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FMPoetry Fix: Love (l)Today, Erika Kyba reads George Herbert's Love (I). Join her to unpack his beautiful ode to a forgotten Creator.2025-04-0704 minThe Poetry FixLove (I): Thou Standing ByToday, Erika Kyba reads George Herbert's Love (I). Join her to unpack his beautiful ode to a forgotten Creator.2025-04-0404 min
WRFH/Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FMThe Poetry Fix: Little BrotherToday, Erika Kyba reads Robert W. Service's darkly enthralling "Little Brother." Together, we explore the truth of the poet's bleak vision, as well as looking for avenues of hope.2025-03-2904 minThe Poetry FixLittle Brother: The Wrath to ComeToday, Erika Kyba reads Robert W. Service's darkly enthralling "Little Brother." Together, we explore the truth of the poet's bleak vision, as well as looking for avenues of hope.2025-03-2804 min
WRFH/Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FMThe Poetry Fix: The Hollow Men, Part TwoToday, Erika Kyba reads the conclusion of T. S. Eliot's "The Hollow Men." Eliot continues to paint a picture of the dark, deathly kingdom that the hollow men find themselves in, entrenched in the shadow of World War I.2025-03-2504 minThe Poetry FixThe Hollow Men: This is the Dead LandToday, Erika Kyba reads the conclusion of T. S. Eliot's "The Hollow Men." Eliot continues to paint a picture of the dark, deathly kingdom that the hollow men find themselves in, entrenched in the shadow of World War I.2025-03-2104 min
WRFH/Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FMThe Poetry Fix: Beggar to Beggar CriedToday, Erika Kyba reads "Beggar to Beggar Cried," by the Irish poet, William Butler Yeats. This is a poem about the desire for peace and security, juxtaposed with a restlessness of spirit.2025-03-1104 minThe Poetry FixBeggar to Beggar Cried: Driven by the ItchToday, we explore "Beggar to Beggar Cried," by the Irish poet, William Butler Yeats. This is a poem about the desire for peace and security, juxtaposed with a restlessness of spirit.2025-03-0704 min
WRFH/Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FMThe Poetry Fix: The Hollow Men, Part OneToday, Erika Kyba is joined by Alexandra Comus to read an excerpt from "The Hollow Men," by T. S. Eliot. This is a poem that warns about the consequences of living without meaning, as the shadow of death continually hangs over the world.2025-03-0304 minThe Poetry FixThe Hollow Men: When Life and Death Mean NothingToday, I am joined by Alexandra Comus to read an excerpt from "The Hollow Men," by T. S. Eliot. This is a poem that warns about the consequences of living without meaning, as the shadow of death continually hangs over the world.2025-02-2804 minThe Poetry FixThe Nativity Ode: When Wisest Fate Says NoToday, we continue exploring Milton's "On the Morning of Christ's Nativity." In this excerpt, we see that the joy of the Nativity sparks a longing and a hope for an Edenic golden age. However, the poet reminds us that all things must be harrowed before they can be remade.2025-02-2104 min
WRFH/Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FMDelirium, Episode Two: A Mortal's HeartIn the conclusion to Delirium, Ariadne tells Dionysus of her fall from grace, reliving her most painful memories of the Minotaur and Theseus. Dionysus proves to love her despite her mistakes, but how can she bring herself to trust in the promises of a lover once again?With Katrin Surkan as Ariadne, Noah Abrudeanu as Dionysus, Erika Kyba as Narrator, Nathaniel Shackelford as the Minotaur, Kevin Pynes as Theseus, Sophia Kyba as Agnes, and Dr. Dutton Kearney as Daedalus. Written and produced by Erika Kyba.2025-02-1436 minThe Poetry FixThe Nativity Ode: Such Music SweetToday, we continue exploring Milton's "On the Morning of Christ's Nativity." In this excerpt, we witness Creation move from hushed awe to jubilant songs of praise.2025-02-1404 minThe Poetry FixThe Nativity Ode: With Wonder WhistToday, we continue exploring Milton's "On the Morning of Christ's Nativity." In this excerpt, Milton meditates on the cosmic awe that the Christ child's surpassing power inspires.2025-02-0704 min
WRFH/Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FMDelirium: Episode 1On the desert island of Naxos, Ariadne and Dionysus exchange the stories of their lives. Ariadne reveals the tragic fall of the Minotaur and the tyranny of her father, while Dionysus tells her of his tenuous connection to the gods and his quest to understand love as mortals do. Ariadne finds herself falling in love with her wayfaring god quite against her will, and time will only tell whether she finds the courage to accept his love.With Katrin Surkan as Ariadne, Noah Abrudeanu as Dionysus, Erika Kyba as Narrator, and Dr. Dutton Kearney as Daedalus. Written...2025-02-0740 minThe Poetry FixThe Nativity Ode: When Light Comes to DarknessToday, we explore Milton's "On the Morning of Christ's Nativity," which ponders the cosmic effects of Christ's coming into the world.2025-01-3104 minThe Poetry FixThe Windhover: A Christological KestrelToday, we explore Hopkins's "The Windhover," a meditation on the flight of a kestrel. Hopkins opens our eyes to the wonder of a natural world that is richly layered with meaning.2025-01-2404 minThe Poetry FixThe World is Too Much With Us: Bethink Your Creed"Creed" is a concept that's often neglected in our day and age, as many nonreligious thinkers consider the idea of creed archaic or limiting. However, everyone has one; your creed is the set of principles that governs your life, whether you recognize it or not. Wordsworth's "The World is Too Much With Us" indicts his generation's creed of materialism, which drives them to pursue gain and forget their origin: Nature.2025-01-1704 minThe Poetry FixGuigemar: The ConfessionThis final installment of Guigemar that we will read portrays Guigemar and his lady as they finally come to terms with their love for one another, and as Guigemar is sped on to declare his love for her.2024-12-0604 min
The Healing HourThe Healing Hour: Do Not Bother Children When They are SkateboardingToday, Adriana and Erika discuss Rule Eleven of Jordan Peterson's Twelve Rules for Life: Do Not Bother Children When They are Skateboarding. They discuss the importance of confronting danger in a controlled capacity, pushing yourself outside your comfort zone, and allowing children to take risks.2024-12-0622 minThe Poetry FixGuigemar: Cupid's AmbushIn this installment of Guigemar, the incandescent, fierce flame of desire begins to consume Guigemar and his lady.2024-11-2204 minThe Healing HourThe Healing Hour: Assume That the Person You are Listening to Might Know Something You Don'tToday, Adriana and Erika discuss Rule Nine of Jordan Peterson's Twelve Rules for Life: Assume That the Person You are Listening to Might Know Something You Don't. They discuss the importance of truly listening before giving someone advice, and how Jordan Peterson proposes that we listen to people when we disagree with them.2024-11-1521 minThe Poetry FixGuigemar: The HospitalityThis installment of Guigemar portrays the lady's reply to the wounded knight and illuminates aspects of her character, such as her hospitality and virtue. However, the lady is not without her discontents, as she reveals to Guigemar.2024-11-1504 minThe Healing HourThe Healing Hour: Be Precise in Your SpeechToday, Adriana and Erika discuss Rule Ten of Jordan Peterson's Twelve Rules for Life: Be Precise in Your Speech. They discuss the importance of precisely identifying problems that arise in relationships, in our lives, and in society.2024-11-1222 minThe Poetry FixGuigemar: The EncounterThis installment of Guigemar portrays the first encounter between Guigemar and the imprisoned young lady. The poet brings some interesting elements to the forefront in their encounter, including the focus on his heartbeat and his dependence on the lady's hospitality.2024-11-0804 minThe Poetry FixGuigemar: The Caged LadyThis installment of Guigemar introduces some important new characters into the story. Most important of these is a young lady, imprisoned by her jealous and much older husband. A portrait of Venus hanging in the young lady's chamber contains some clues as to what the poet intends to do with her character.2024-11-0104 minThe Healing HourThe Healing Hour: Tell The Truth, or at Least Don't LieToday, Adriana and Erika discuss Rule Eight of Jordan Peterson's Twelve Rules for Life: Tell The Truth, or at Least Don't Lie. They discuss lies in all their forms- little white lies, toxic "life-lies", and broader societal lies- as well as how it harms us to participate in them.2024-10-2321 minThe Poetry FixGuigemar: The VoyageThis installment of Guigemar takes our protagonist to a magical ship that sets sail without any prompting of his. Guigemar falls fast asleep in a room that bears strong associations to King Solomon and is likely meant to evoke the Song of Songs. This may or may not foreshadow what Guigemar will find upon waking up.2024-10-1804 minThe Healing HourThe Healing Hour: Pursue What is Meaningful, Not What is ExpedientToday, Adriana and Erika discuss Rule Seven of Jordan Peterson's Twelve Rules for Life: Pursue What is Meaningful, Not What is Expedient. They discuss what Dr. Peterson means by expedience, practical ways to choose the meaningful path over the expedient one, and the broader implications of the ideas within the chapter.2024-10-1620 minThe Poetry FixGuigemar: The CurseThis installment of Guigemar portrays our protagonist's fateful hunt of a white hind with a stag's antlers. Considering the supernatural legends associated with the white stag, you might think that Guigemar would take heed of the creature. The question is...will he?2024-10-1104 minThe Healing HourThe Healing Hour: Set Your House in Perfect Order Before You Criticize the WorldToday, Adriana and Erika discuss Rule Six of Jordan Peterson's Twelve Rules for Life: Set Your House in Perfect Order Before You Criticize the World. They discuss the perils of nihilism, the triumph of choosing healing over harming others, and practical ways to set our own houses in order.2024-10-0920 minThe Poetry FixGuigemar: The HuntToday, we read an opening excerpt from Marie de France's Guigemar, a medieval tale of curses, courtly intrigue, and forbidden love. We examine the poet's characterization of the knight, Guigemar, and how his lack of tenderness foreshadows the dramatic events to follow.2024-10-0404 minThe Healing HourThe Healing Hour: Do Not Let Your Children Do Anything That Makes You Dislike ThemToday, Adriana and Erika discuss Rule Five of Jordan Peterson's Twelve Rules for Life: Do Not Let Your Children Do Anything That Makes You Dislike Them. They discuss how Dr. Peterson's ideas counter the modern trend of gentle parenting, weigh the merits of his advice, and talk about how to apply his ideas about child discipline to self discipline.2024-10-0323 minThe Healing HourThe Healing Hour: Compare Yourself to Who You Were Yesterday, Not to Who Someone Else is TodayToday, Adriana and Erika discuss Rule Four of Jordan Peterson's Twelve Rules for Life: Compare Yourself to Who You Were Yesterday, Not to Who Someone Else is Today. They discuss how to evaluate the spheres of your life that you want to prioritize over others, and why it's generally a bad idea to constantly judge yourself by the achievements of others.2024-09-2721 minThe Poetry FixThe Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock: Do I Dare to Eat a Peach?Today, we finish out "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock," watching the final analysis of our narrator's life play out. The narrator asks himself a seemingly bizarre yet poignant question: Do I dare to eat a peach? The way we choose to answer that question for ourselves might be more impactful than you would think at first glance.2024-09-2704 minThe Poetry FixThe Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock: The Perils of CommunicationThis installment of T. S. Eliot's "Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" shows our narrator justifying his decision not to pursue his beloved by pointing out the perils of relationships and frustrated communication. Instead of confronting the problem, Prufrock chooses cynicism and avoidance...perhaps a choice we have all made at one point or another.2024-09-2004 minThe Healing HourMake Friends with People Who Want the Best for YouJoin us as we discuss Dr. Jordan Peterson's 3rd rule for life and surrounding yourself with supportive influences. 2024-09-2021 minThe Poetry FixThe Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock: When Death Itself Mocks UsThis installment of T. S. Eliot's "Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" begins to unravel the dark consequences of our narrator's failure to courageously pursue that which he loves most.2024-09-1304 minThe Healing HourThe Healing Hour: Treat Yourself Like Someone You Are Responsible for HelpingAdriana and Erika are joined by the lovely Annika Monson to discuss Rule Two of Jordan Peterson's Twelve Rules for Life: Treat Yourself Like Someone You Are Responsible for Helping. They discuss the importance of balancing chaos and order in life, as well as some practical ways to think about approaching that.2024-09-1124 minThe Healing HourThe Healing Hour: Stand up Straight With Your Shoulders BackAdriana and Erika kick off the semester with a brand-new series: reading Jordan Peterson's Twelve Rules for Life and thinking about practical ways to apply his wisdom. Today, they tackle Rule One: Stand up Straight With Your Shoulders Back. They discuss the importance of posture, feedback loops, and the stories we tell ourselves.2024-09-1119 minThe Poetry FixThe Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock: How Should I Presume?This installment of T. S. Eliot's "Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" reintroduces our narrator's fruitless longing for romance, as he is paralyzed by beauty rather than inspired by it.2024-09-0604 minThe Poetry FixThe Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock: To Dare or Not to Dare?This installment of T. S. Eliot's "Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" takes our narrator right up to the entrance of a social engagement, where he wavers between entering and running away. Faced with an anxiety common to the human experience, Prufrock must decide whether or not he will expose himself to the possible judgement of others.2024-09-0204 min
The Healing HourThe Healing Hour: Come and Get Your Protein, Part TwoThe protein party isn't over: Adriana and Erika discuss more health benefits of a high protein diet and some easy ways to incorporate it into your diet.2024-05-1620 min
The Healing HourThe Healing Hour: Come and Get Your ProteinIn this episode of The Healing Hour, Adriana and Erika discuss the many health benefits of protein.2024-05-1619 min
The Healing HourThe Healing Hour: Adventure in the EverydayIn this episode of The Healing Hour, Adriana and Erika reflect on how we can find adventure in every day of our lives.2024-05-1621 min
The Healing HourThe Healing Hour: To Supplement, or not to Supplement?In this episode of The Healing Hour, Adriana and Erika answer your questions about multivitamins.2024-05-1620 min
The Healing HourThe Healing Hour: Mind, Body, and SoilAdriana and Erika discover the concept of regenerative and organic farming, talk about pesticides, and ponder the nature of the tomato.2024-05-1621 minThe Healing HourThe Healing Hour: Mother Knows BestIn today's episode, we interview Dr. Rita Perlingeiro Kyba about work-life balance, motherhood, and cultivating wellness in a busy life.2024-05-1620 minThe Healing HourThe Healing Hour: She's a Runner, She's a Track StarIn today's episode, we interview Meredith VanDerWeide about her journey with running, as well as its positive effects on her physical, mental, and spiritual health.2024-05-1622 minThe Healing HourThe Healing Hour: Staying Healthy in CollegeIn today's episode, we talk about practical ways to stay healthy in college.2024-05-1620 minThe Healing HourThe Healing Hour: What is the Healing Era?In today's episode, we explore the concept of the healing era and why we all need one.2024-05-1622 minThe Poetry FixThe Poetry Fix: The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock, Part 2In this episode of The Poetry Fix, we revisit T. S. Eliot's Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock.2024-05-0604 min
WRFH/Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FMMPBeats: Episode OneIn this episode of MPBeats, Erika Kyba is joined by Sergio Mielniczenko and Kyle Canjar to talk about the iconic bossa nova movement, the rhythms of Brazilian music, and what makes MPB unique.2024-05-0644 minThe Poetry FixThe Poetry Fix: Bavarian GentiansIn this episode of The Poetry Fix, we explore one of D. H. Laurence's final works: "Bavarian Gentians."2024-04-2904 min
The Poetry FixThe Poetry Fix: On This IslandIn this episode of "The Poetry Fix," we pause from the rush of life and experience W. H. Auden's "On This Island."2024-04-2604 min
The Poetry FixThe Poetry Fix: The Love Song of J. Alfred PrufrockIn this episode of The Poetry Fix, we explore the first part of T. S. Eliot's "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock."2024-04-2604 min
The Poetry FixThe Poetry Fix: Easter, 1916In this episode of The Poetry Fix, we explore Easter, 1916, by William Butler Yeats.2024-04-2604 min
The Poetry FixThe Poetry Fix: SpringIn this episode of The Poetry Fix, we read "Spring," by Gerard Manley Hopkins.2024-04-2604 min
The Poetry FixThe Poetry Fix: A Knife of Pure BladeIn this episode of The Poetry Fix, we read "A Knife of Pure Blade," by Joao Cabral do Melo Neto.2024-04-2604 min
The Poetry FixThe Poetry Fix: My Essence is ExhaustionIn this episode of The Poetry Fix, we explore Fernando Pessoa's "My Essence is Exhaustion." No, this is not the lament of a tired college student- it's something a little darker.2024-04-2604 min
The Poetry FixThe Poetry Fix: Voices From a TombIn this episode of The Poetry Fix, we explore the darkly mysterious "Voices From a Tomb," by Augusto dos Anjos.2024-04-2604 min
The Poetry FixThe Poetry Fix: Episode 5In this episode of The Poetry Fix, we continue our journey through "In Memoriam A. H. H."2024-04-2605 min
The Poetry FixThe Poetry Fix: Episode 4In this episode of the Poetry Fix, we explore the beginning of Tennyson's "In Memoriam A. H. H."2024-04-2604 min
The Poetry FixThe Poetry Fix: Episode 3In this episode of The Poetry Fix, we explore Charles Baudelaire's "Correspondences."2024-04-2604 min
The Poetry FixThe Poetry Fix: Episode 2In this episode of The Poetry Fix, we explore Elizabeth Barrett Browning's famous "Sonnet 43."2024-04-2604 minThe Poetry FixThe Poetry Fix: PilotIn this episode of The Poetry Fix, we explore Tennyson's enigmatic "Mariana."2024-04-2604 min