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Queer Lit“Transitions” with Ava L. J. KimWhat do transitions have to do with the nation state? More than you think! Ava Kim joins me to speak about how conceptions of gender are deeply (and problematically) entwined with the nation. Ava speaks about powerful examples of transition narratives from Chile, Vietnam and Argentina to illustrate this and gives us a sneak peek into her forthcoming book on trans genre. References:Ava Kim’s Still / Life: Trans Genre and the Politics of Anti-Development (forthcoming)Ava Kim’s “The Future is Child’s Play” GLQ (2025)Davy KnittleMellon FoundationChrist...2025-07-1543 min
Gays ReadingSPILL THE TEA on Penguin Classics with Elda RotorFor the inaugural episode of the new series Spill the Tea, host Jason Blitman is joined by Elda Rotor, VP and Publisher of Penguin Classics. They delve into what defines a 'classic,' explore Penguin's expansive and diverse catalog, talk about contemporary works, and discuss the importance of context in classic literature. Make sure to stick around for Elda's classic character answers in a game of "Screw/Marry/Kill!" Elda Rotor oversees the U.S. classics publishing program including the works of John Steinbeck, Arthur Miller, Shirley Jackson, William Golding, Amy Ta...2025-04-0149 min
BOOKSTORMJESSICA HAGEDORN (Dogeaters) is on the Radar!Jessica Hagedorn, winner of the American Book Award, dives down deep with BOOKSTORM to talk about her novel that has been chosen as a Penguin Classic! The destinies of a varied group of characters--movie stars, department store clerks, the wealthiest man in the Philippines--are intertwined with a beauty pageant, a film festival, and an assassination, in a study of the Philippines under Marcos. We talk about why this book is a classic. Colonialism and its effect on the people. Western and religious influences. The similarities of all people, wealthy and poor, seeking happiness and fulfillment. Does lack of accountable...2024-11-1242 min
Poured OverLisa Ko on MEMORY PIECEMemory Piece by Lisa Ko is an unforgettable story of art, friendship and coming-of-age that cuts across decades from the 1980s to the 2040s. Ko joins us to talk about forming the characters of the novel, writing through a large span of time, her artistic influences and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. We end this episode with TBR Topoff recommendations from Marc and Jamie. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang. New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Fe...2024-03-3045 min
Your Favorite Stories, Now in Your Ears - Full AudiobookToxicology: A Novel Audiobook by Jessica HagedornListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 692612
Title: Toxicology: A Novel
Author: Jessica Hagedorn
Narrator: Carrington Macduffie, Jesse Vilinsky, Jessica Hagedorn, Ramón De Ocampo, Robin Miles, Rona Figueroa
Format: Unabridged
Length: 7:53:14
Language: English
Release date: 01-30-24
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Genres: Fiction & Literature, Literary Fiction
Summary:
A bold new novel about the intersection of art, love, fame, and money from the acclaimed author of Dogeaters.
Jessica Hagedorn's edgy and entertaining new novel centers on the lives of two women who are neighbors in Manhattan's West Village. Mimi Smith is a filmmaker of low-budget slasher m...2024-01-307h 53
Enjoy The High-Impact Full Audiobook Experience!Toxicology: A Novel by Jessica HagedornPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/692612to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Toxicology: A Novel
Author: Jessica Hagedorn
Narrator: Rona Figueroa, Jessica Hagedorn, Jesse Vilinsky, Ramón De Ocampo, Carrington Macduffie, Robin Miles
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 53 minutes
Release date: January 30, 2024
Genres: Literary Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
A bold new novel about the intersection of art, love, fame, and money from the acclaimed author of Dogeaters. Jessica Hagedorn's edgy and entertaining new novel centers on the lives of two women who are neighbors in Manhattan's West Village. Mimi Smith is a filmmaker of low-budget slasher movies in search of new material. H...2024-01-307h 53Enjoy Amazing Full Audiobooks in Literature, Literary FictionToxicology: A Novel by Jessica HagedornPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/692612to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Toxicology: A Novel
Author: Jessica Hagedorn
Narrator: Rona Figueroa, Jessica Hagedorn, Jesse Vilinsky, Ramón De Ocampo, Carrington Macduffie, Robin Miles
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 53 minutes
Release date: January 30, 2024
Genres: Literary Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
A bold new novel about the intersection of art, love, fame, and money from the acclaimed author of Dogeaters. Jessica Hagedorn's edgy and entertaining new novel centers on the lives of two women who are neighbors in Manhattan's West Village. Mimi Smith is a filmmaker of low-budget slasher movies in search of new material. H...2024-01-307h 53
Enjoy Amazing Full Audiobooks in Literature, Literary FictionDream Jungle by Jessica HagedornPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/692611to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Dream Jungle
Author: Jessica Hagedorn
Narrator: Julian Remulla, Rona Figueroa, Jessica Hagedorn, Ramón De Ocampo, Edoardo Ballerini, Robin Miles
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 59 minutes
Release date: January 30, 2024
Genres: Literary Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
One of Jessica Hagedorn's most daring novels—“a deft and complex tale of corruption, fealty, and integrity” (The Baltimore Sun) In a Philippines of desperate beauty and rank corruption, two seemingly unrelated events occur: the discovery of an ancient lost tribe living in a remote mountainous area and the arrival of a celebrity-studded, American film crew, t...2024-01-3011h 59
Your Favorite Stories, Now in Your Ears - Full AudiobookDream Jungle Audiobook by Jessica HagedornListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 692611
Title: Dream Jungle
Author: Jessica Hagedorn
Narrator: Edoardo Ballerini, Jessica Hagedorn, Julian Remulla, Ramón De Ocampo, Robin Miles, Rona Figueroa
Format: Unabridged
Length: 11:59:33
Language: English
Release date: 01-30-24
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Genres: Fiction & Literature, Literary Fiction, General
Summary:
One of Jessica Hagedorn's most daring novels—“a deft and complex tale of corruption, fealty, and integrity” (The Baltimore Sun)
In a Philippines of desperate beauty and rank corruption, two seemingly unrelated events occur: the discovery of an ancient lost tribe living in a remote mountainous area and the arr...2024-01-3011h 59
The Slowdown: Poetry & Reflection Daily938: SorceryToday’s poem is Sorcery by Jessica Hagedorn.The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “Today’s poem cautions us to the bewitching, yet striking, perfection of art and beauty. We are susceptible to its magic, and even sometimes, to the magic of its maker.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp2023-08-0805 min
Industry Night with Nycci NellisThe Art of the F1 Cow: 50% Angus, 50% Japanese Wagyu (100% Delicious)I always start an episode of Industry Night with what I’ve been eating and where I’ve been drinking and you know, this week I have been consuming mass quantities: Grazie Nonna — Casey Patton’s latest red sauce Italian HOT spot. Order: Tangy and bright Caesar, spicy meaty pizza & the spinach bucatini with whipped ricotta Back at Petite Cerise — Jeremiah Langhorn’s French brasserie serves all the traditions. Order: Manifest Bread (slather with the Bernaise mousse that comes with the asparagus) and the Croque Madame (ham, bechemel, think slices of bread dipped and fried and topped with an egg) Lutece — Che...2023-04-2857 min
Industry Night with Nycci NellisThe Art of the F1 Cow: 50% Angus, 50% Japanese Wagyu (100% Delicious)I always start an episode of Industry Night with what I’ve been eating and where I’ve been drinking and you know, this week I have been consuming mass quantities:
Grazie Nonna — Casey Patton’s latest red sauce Italian HOT spot. Order: Tangy and bright Caesar, spicy meaty pizza & the spinach bucatini with whipped ricotta
Back at Petite Cerise — Jeremiah Langhorn’s French brasserie serves all the traditions. Order: Manifest Bread (slather with the Bernaise mousse that comes with the asparagus) and the Croque Madame (ham, bechemel, think slices of bread dipped and fried and topped with an egg)
Lutece — Che...2023-04-2857 min
Lost Ladies of LitHiatus Replay: Sui Sin Far — Mrs. Spring Fragrance with Victoria NamkungSend us a textWE'RE BACK WITH A NEW EPISODE ON FEBRUARY 7, 2023. In this week’s episode, Amy and Kim have a conversation about Sui Sin Far and her wonderful short story collection, Mrs. Spring Fragrance (1912), with journalist and author Victoria Namkung, who has her Master’s Degree in Asian American Studies from UCLA. Sui Sin Far, the pen name of Edith Maude Eaton, was a journalist and writer of Chinese and British descent who moved to the U.S. and began writing articles about what it was like to live as a Chinese woman in a whit...2023-01-1033 min
Tiny Town Library PodcastEpisode 27: “Season of Giving”The holidays are coming and so is winter! In this episode, we’ll be sharing the good news about the new library project and how you can help support the efforts with year end giving opportunities. Also, Rebecca Hagedorn from the Mont Vernon Village School PTA stopped by to fill us in on the 1st fun event of winter in Mont Vernon. Have a Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Giving Tuesday Tuesday, November 29th: Visit the Mont Vernon Library Charitable Foundation website for more information www.mvlcf.org
Amy’s Book Recommendations:
New:2022-11-231h 13
New Books in ArtSara Farrington, "The Lost Conversation: Interviews with an Enduring Avant-Garde" (53rd State Press, 2021)Sara Farrington's The Lost Conversation: Interviews with an Enduring Avant-Garde (53rd State Press, 2021) is a collection of interviews with a host of influential artists in experimental theatre, including Richard Foreman, Lee Breuer, Adrienne Kennedy, Maude Mitchell, and Jessica Hagedorn. They discuss process, making a living as an artist, the changes that have rocked the New York theatre scene since the 1970s, AIDS, COVID, and so much more in wide-ranging and insightful conversations. Andy Boyd is a playwright based in Brooklyn, New York. He is a graduate of the playwriting MFA at Columbia University, Harvard University, and the Ariz...2022-08-1056 min
New Books in Performing ArtsSara Farrington, "The Lost Conversation: Interviews with an Enduring Avant-Garde" (53rd State Press, 2021)Sara Farrington's The Lost Conversation: Interviews with an Enduring Avant-Garde (53rd State Press, 2021) is a collection of interviews with a host of influential artists in experimental theatre, including Richard Foreman, Lee Breuer, Adrienne Kennedy, Maude Mitchell, and Jessica Hagedorn. They discuss process, making a living as an artist, the changes that have rocked the New York theatre scene since the 1970s, AIDS, COVID, and so much more in wide-ranging and insightful conversations. Andy Boyd is a playwright based in Brooklyn, New York. He is a graduate of the playwriting MFA at Columbia University, Harvard University, and the Ariz...2022-08-1057 min
Saturday School PodcastSeason 8, Ep. 4: Fresh KillOn Ep. 4 of Saturday School Season 8 (looking at Asian American sci-fi), we're talking about Shu Lea Cheang's 1994 experimental film, Fresh Kill. Shareen (Sarita Choudhury) and Claire (Erin McMurtry) are drawn into a corporate conspiracy when their daughter eats contaminated fish, her head glows green and she disappears. The same evil conglomerate controlling the internet & TV is also making radioactive cat food that is killing cats. But a sushi chef/hacker (Abraham Lim), a poet/dishwasher (José Zúñiga) and Claire's mom (Laurie Carlos), a public access host/activist, are working with them to expose the company.The fil...2022-01-0223 min
KPFA - Bay Area TheaterPlaywright Interview: Jessica Hagedorn, 2018This podcast was first posted on April 9, 2018.
Jessica Hagedorn, playwright of “The Gangster of Love,” based on her novel of the same name, is interviewed by Richard Wolinsky.
“The Gangster of Love” had its world premiere at the Magic in San Francisco’s Fort Mason Center, April 11 – May 6, 2018. Jessica Hagedorn has adapted her own novel, which tells the story of a teenaged immigrant girl (based on Hagedorn’s own experienced) coming from the Philippines to San Francisco’s Haight Ashbury in the sixties and seventies, and living and working as a musician and artist in those heady time...2021-01-171h 00
But That's Another StoryJessica HagedornAuthor and playwright Jessica Hagedorn on Roberto Bolaño’s 2666, taking risks and the place of the writer in America. To learn more about some of the books we discussed in this episode, check out Grimms' Fairy Tales by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger and iovanni’s Room by James Baldwin. Also see A Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Kiss of the Spider Woman by Manuel Puig and The Savage Detectives and 2666, both by Roberto Bolaño.
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All the Books!E229: New Releases and More for October 8, 2019This week, Liberty and Kelly discuss Tuesday Mooney Talks To Ghosts, The Grace Year, How We Fight for Our Lives, and more great books.
This episode was sponsored Book Riot's Blind Date with a Book; Ritual Essential Vitamins for Women; and The Dark Lord Clementine by Sarah Jean Horwitz, new from Algonquin Young Readers.
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Books discussed on the show:
Tuesday...2019-10-0834 min
Phynnecabulary06.01.19 Pre-Philippine Independence E2: Filipino BoogieMayNinety • “Filipino Boogie,” a poem by Jessica Hagedorn2019-06-0106 min
Books Of Your Life With ElizabethMarlon James' Books of His LifePrize-winning author Marlon James and Elizabeth discuss books that have changed his life: Dogeaters by Jessica Hagedorn, Shame by Salman Rushdie and Sula by Toni Morrison. 2019-02-2722 min
KPFA - Bay Area TheaterInterview: Loretta Greco, Artistic Director of the Magic Theatre Loretta Greco, Artistic Director of the Magic Theatre, and director of “Sweat” by Lynn Nottage, at ACT’s Geary Theater through October 21st, in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky.
Loretta Greco has developed, premiered, and championed the work of Taylor Mac, Mfoniso Udolfia, Barbara Hammond, Jessica Hagedorn and Luis Alfaro during her years at the Magic. She’s also directed plays at both the Magic, Cal Shakes, A.C.T. and other theatrical companies.
“Sweat” by Lynn Nottage won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. ACT website.
Images from “Sweat”
The p...2018-10-0830 min
The Official Isagenix PodcastLeadership Development From Global Top Achievers 2018Hear from a powerhouse panel, Lindsay Wynia, Jessica Reigner, Emily and Hayden Vavra, Trudy Maples, and Lynn Hagedorn, help their teams strengthen and grow into the solid businesses they are today. Listen in as they break down how they help Customers become Associates and get those Members to climb through the ranks!2018-07-0722 minKPFA - Bay Area TheaterInterview: Jessica Hagedorn, playwright, “The Gangster of Love” at the MagicJessica Hagedorn, playwright of “The Gangster of Love,” based on her novel of the same name, is interviewed by Richard Wolinsky.
“The Gangster of Love” has its world premiere at the Magic in San Francisco’s Fort Mason Center, April 11 – May 6, 2018. Jessica Hagedorn has adapted her own novel, which tells the story of a teenaged immigrant girl (based on Hagedorn’s own experienced) coming from the Philippines to San Francisco’s Haight Ashbury in the sixties and seventies, and living and working as a musician and artist in those heady times.
In the interview, she talks about the...2018-04-0930 min
KPFA - APEX ExpressAPEX Express – April 5, 2018
Tonight, we talk with renown author and playwright, Jessica Hagedorn, who is mounting a world premiere of “The Gangster of Love”. This interview is done by superfan and local artist, Cece Carpio.
We also talk with members of 100 Days Action. Following the 2016 presidential election, this Bay Area artist collective organized cultural responses that stand against bigotry, xenophobia, racism, and more. We’ll hear about their latest project.
And our friends at Eastwind Books, have launched a book club! We’ll talk with Eastwind staffer Erika Pallasigue and book club moderator Lawrence Wang about this program and the...2018-04-0534 min
How to Get Free Audiobook in Radio & TV, News, Business, & CultureFilipino Food by The Splendid Table | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Filipino Food
Author: The Splendid Table, Amy Besa, King Phojanakong, Emma Phojanakong, Chad Valencia, Jessica Hagedorn, Joanne Boston
Narrator: Francis Lam
Format: Original Recording
Length: 51 mins
Language: English
Release date: 01-19-18
Publisher: The Splendid Table
Genres: Radio & TV, How-To
Summary:
Inside the food of the Philippines with Amy Besa, King & Emma Phojanakong, Chad Valencia, Jessica Hagedorn, Joanne Boston, and America's Test Kitchen
Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com2018-01-1951 min
How to Get Free Audiobook in Radio & TV, News, Business, & CultureFilipino Food by The Splendid Table | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Filipino Food
Author: The Splendid Table, Amy Besa, King Phojanakong, Emma Phojanakong, Jessica Hagedorn, Joanne Boston
Narrator: Francis Lam
Format: Original Recording
Length: 49 mins
Language: English
Release date: 09-22-17
Publisher: The Splendid Table
Genres: Radio & TV, How-To
Summary:
Inside the food of the Philippines with Amy Besa, King & Emma Phojanakong, Chad Valencia, Jessica Hagedorn, Joanne Boston, and America's Test Kitchen
Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com2017-09-2249 min
PEN AmericaWomen's Reading, 4/13/1986This is, as the moderator Erica Jong describes it, an "afternoon of women reading from their favorite colleagues in different languages." Six American writers read work from around the world: some highlights are Jane Lazarre's reading from Christa Wolf's novel "Cassandra," readings of the work of the Mexican writer Elena Poniatowska by both Magda Bogin and Jessica Hagedorn, and Jewelle Gomez's simultaneously sharp and funny criticism, in her introduction of the work of the Chilean poet Myriam Díaz-Diocaretz, of the barriers queer female writers of color face in the publishing industry and the literary establishment.2017-01-112h 01
ME READING STUFFJessica Hagedorn - SorceryThe ending of this one unravels facets of sapiosexuality, something I'm both close to & agonized by. Please buy "Danger and Beauty", the book from which this sturdy poem came. Jessica Hagedorn, I love you. This poem throbs.2015-09-1042 min
The Sini-GangThe Sini-Gang : Episode 17 - We Declare War!! (audio sux)Download Episode 17 here
Please note: the recording of this episode was messed up, so I pieced together some of the highlights from the recording. I tried to bump up the audio several times, so please excuse the uneven sound levels.
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i messed up the recording so the audio sucks...vanessa minnillo...morton's toe...filipino-american history month...flourescent lightbulb...sabrine maui makes great movies...hi-5...halloween...g-force...we want to make history...million pinoy march...2005-10-0624 min