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The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 106 - Duel! Stephen Dunn vs. Kay RyanWhat happens when you pit a hoops-loving narrative philosopher against a tight-lipped Zen wit with a side hustle in metaphysical mischief? You get this episode of The Poetry Space_, where Pulitzer Prize winners Stephen Dunn and Kay Ryan go poem-to-poem in a lyrical Duel that’s part therapy session and part riddle wrapped in enjambment.Dunn brings conversational wisdom and emotional nuance to the ring. Ryan counters with compressed clarity and punchlines precise enough to crack granite. Who wins? Who learns? Who makes the best metaphors out of antiquated outergarments? Tune in to find ou...2025-06-2740 minThe Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 105 - Contemporary ImageryIs the influence of the Imagists alive in contemporary poetry? In this episode, Katie, Tim and the Squad take a look at how their own poems may have been influenced by the poets of the previous episode. What is the true importance of imagery in poetry, and how can contemporary poets harness the power of writing over a hundred years after the Imagists?At the Table:Katie DozierTimothy GreenJoe BarcaDick WestheimerBrian O’Sullivan2025-06-2055 minThe Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 104 - The ImagistsA bit over a hundred years ago, Ezra Pound corralled a group known as the Imagists that would have a profound effect on poetry as we know it. A controversial figure, Pound explored and enlivened the economy of language and rich images that became founding principles of the group, along with H.D. (Hilda Doolittle), Richard Aldington, William Carlos Williams, Amy Lowell, and F.S. Flint.At the Table:Katie DozierTimothy GreenJoe BarcaDick WestheimerBrian O’Sullivan2025-06-1354 minThe Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 103 - Fair UseWhat constitutes fair use when it comes to poetry? Is the Cento form illegal? While this is obviously not legal advice, as no one should seek that from any podcast, let alone one primarily related to poetry, exploring fair use turned out to be as fun as reading a good poem! We covered many questions from listeners that were posed to us over social media. Note: While we initially set out to cover both copyright and fair use in this episode, we realized it would be better split into half-sandwiches for easier consumption.2025-06-0635 minThe Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 102 - CopyrightIn one of our most-requested topics, Tim fields many questions. While this is obviously not legal advice, as no one should seek that from any podcast, let alone one primarily related to poetry, we had a lot of “fun” exploring this topic. Just ask Sheryl Crow (who has no idea this podcast exists)! We covered many questions from listeners that were posed to us over social media. Note: While we initially set out to cover both copyright and fair use in this episode, we realized it would be better split into half-sandwiches for easier consumption....2025-05-3043 minThe Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 101 - Spirituality Part IIDelving deeper into the matter of spirituality in poetry, we begin this episode by hearing Dick Westheimer read his poem, “Perhaps Prayer is Thinly Scattered Matter,” and are treated to more poetry by special guest Deacon Chris Anderson, as well as poems by Ada Limón, Rhina Espaillat, and José A. Alcántara.At the table:Katie DozierTimothy GreenChris AndersonDick WestheimerJoe BarcaNate Jacob Brian O’Sullivan2025-05-2339 minThe Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 100 - Spirituality Part IAs we cross over to our first triple digit episode, what better topic than spirituality? Special guest Deacon Chris Anderson helps us explore the spirituality of poetry. Is poetry a form of prayer or even a religion in it of itself? Chris shares some of his own poetry, and profound insights. At the table:Katie DozierTimothy GreenChris AndersonDick WestheimerJoe BarcaNate Jacob Brian O’Sullivan2025-05-1640 minThe Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 99 - Political Poems Part IIIn the second episode of this mini-series, Katie and Tim jump into contemporary political poetry. With a deep dive into Rattle’s Poets Respond series, they examine what makes political poetry successful or unsuccessful in our current poetic climate, and Tim makes such a good point that Katie alters her definition of how she defines poetry.At the table:Katie DozierTim Green2025-05-0942 minThe Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 98 - Political Poems Part IIn this episode, Katie and Tim talk about the number one thing you’re not supposed to talk about: politics—thankfully this time in the form of political poetry. What makes some political poems memorable and important? We explore the question by looking at older political poetry and what has staying power looking back.At the table:Katie DozierTim Green2025-05-0244 minThe Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep 97 - LimericksThis week, we dive into the delightful world of limericks with special guest Janet McConnaughey. Join us as we explore the history, structure, and enduring charm of this whimsical poetic form. From classic examples to contemporary twists, we read and discuss so many limericks. Whether you're a seasoned poet or new to the craft, this episode offers insights and inspiration to appreciate and perhaps even pen your own limerick.At the table:Katie DozierTimothy GreenJanet McConnaugheyDick WestheimerJoe Barca2025-04-2548 minThe Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 96 - Duel! Emily Dickinson vs. Margaret AtwoodWhat makes for a fair fight between centuries? In this episode, English titans Emily Dickinson and Margaret Atwood duke it out, poem by poem, as we arrive at a better understanding of each poet through their juxtaposition.At the table:Katie DozierTimothy Green2025-04-1151 minThe Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 95 - How to Write an Interesting Poem Part 2The Squad leaps back into the keys to writing an interesting poem with Nate Jacob reading a poem by Robert Hayden. Next up to the plate, Brian shares his list. Tim brings up the question of subjectivity, and Katie shares her own top ten keys. We also read poems by A.E. Stallings and Dorianne Laux.At the Table:Katie DozierTimothy GreenBrian O’SullivanDick WestheimerNate Jacob2025-04-0452 minThe Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 94 - How to Write an Interesting PoemHow to write an interesting poem is a topic at the very heart of this show, and the Squad wastes no time tackling it. In part one, Tim, Dick, and Nate share their homework from Katie–a top ten list pf the keys to writing an interesting poem. We read poems by Li-Young Lee, George Bilgere, Sharon Olds, and Tiana Clark.At the Table:Katie DozierTimothy GreenDick WestheimerBrian O’SullivanNate Jacob2025-03-281h 01The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 93 - Duel! Tranströmer vs. LorcaIn this episode, we seek to learn more about two poets by having the two duel! This time, we look at two poets read in translation. Allen Ginsberg once asked in “A Supermarket in California,” “and you. Garcia Lorca, what were you doing down by the watermelons?” and this episode seeks to find out by looking at Federico García Lorca. Tomas Gösta Tranströmer’s The Blue House goes toe-to-toe with Lorca. Add in a totally unrelated chocolate tasting and you have an episode to satisfy the poetry sweet tooth!At the table:Kat...2025-03-211h 10The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 92 - How to Read Poems (Part II)It seems like such a simple question, but how to read a poem, like poetic interpretation itself, can be answered in many different ways. But what’s the best way to go about reading a poem? Katie turns to art criticism for a process that guides the episode to a deep reading of poems by: Billy Collins, Wallace Stevens, Robert Frost, and John Ashbury.At the table:Katie DozierTimothy GreenJoe BarcaBrian O’SullivanDick WestheimerNate Jacob2025-03-1456 minThe Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 91 - How to Read Poems (Part I)It seems like such a simple question, but how to read a poem, like poetic interpretation itself, can be answered in many different ways. But what’s the best way to go about reading a poem? Katie turns to art criticism for a process that guides the episode to a deep reading of poems by: Robert Frost,  Carolina Ebeid, Alex Dimitrov, Ezra Pound, and Billy Collins. At the table:Katie DozierTimothy GreenJoe BarcaBrian O’SullivanDick WestheimerNate Jacob2025-03-0755 minThe Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 90 - Duel! Bill Knott vs. Ruth StoneWhy shouldn't poems go head to head from time to time? In this episode, Katie and Tim introduce a new type of episode for The Poetry Space_—a poetry battle! Learn the rules, and hear poems from Bill Knott and Ruth Stone fight their way to victory in our first ever poetry duel.At the Table: Katie DozierTimothy Green2025-02-2144 minThe Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 89 - Workshops Part IIStarting out with Adrienne Christian's answer to Nate Jacob's question about starting a poetry workshopping group of his own, we examine how to bring our best to workshops. Katie shares a difficult workshopping experience, and we read some of our favorite on-topic poems.At the Table:Katie DozierTimothy GreenAdrienne ChristianJoe BarcaNate JacobBrian O'SullivanDick Westheimer2025-02-1457 minThe Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 88 - Workshops Part IHow can we craft a poetry workshop that inspires poets? In this episode of The Poetry Space_, the Squad is joined by poet and Pacific University professor Adrienne Christian to workshop our way to the perfect poetry workshop!At the Table:Katie DozierTimothy GreenAdrienne ChristianJoe BarcaNate JacobBrian O'SullivanDick Westheimer2025-02-0755 minThe Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 87 - After Poems (Part II) After part one, comes part two on After Poems. When does it make sense to directly reference another poem? How can we give credit to previous poems without distracting readers from our own? In this episode, we continue our exploration of the logic of literary credit. At the table: Katie Dozier Timothy Green Joe Barca Dick Westheimer 2025-01-3144 minThe Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 86 - After Poems (Part I)More and more “after” poems are popping up in poetry. When does it make sense to directly reference another poem? How can we give credit to previous poems without distracting readers from our own? In this episode, we share some of our own after poems and explore the logic of literary credit.At the table:Katie DozierTimothy GreenJoe BarcaDick Westheimer2025-01-2442 minThe Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 85 - Artificial Intelligence All too often, writers talking about AI spirals into a tornado of fear. What can writers do to code their own growth in the age of artificial intelligence? How will it change the future of poetry publishing, let alone poetry as we know it? This episode is full of enough debate to blow the fuse on AI! At the Table: Katie Dozier, Timothy Green, Joe Barca, Brian O'Sullivan, and Dick Westheimer. 2024-12-061h 12The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 84 - Braid PoemsIn this “hairstyle of an episode,” we take a turn examining braid poems—such as those popularized by our special guest, David Kirby. What constitutes a braid? This episode may inspire you to plait your own pigtails!  At the Table: Katie Dozier Timothy Green David Kirby Joe Barca  Dick Westheimer 2024-11-221h 08The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 81 - VillanellesAre villanelles really the villains of formal verse? What goes into crafting these 19-line poems? In this episode, special guest Anna M. Evans joins us to look at classic examples as well as contemporary villanelles that push the form to superhero level. At the Table:  Katie Dozier  Timothy Green Anna M. Evans Brian O’Sullivan Nate Jacob  2024-10-1858 minThe Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 80 - Haiku No short form deserves a longer discussion than haiku! In this episode, Katie and Tim begin by breaking down why haiku is not a (5-7-5) syllabic form. The conversation leaps from the realm of the denotative to the connotative, culminating with an exploration of what reading and writing contemporary haiku can do for you!  At the Table: Katie Dozier Timothy Green Nate Jacob Brian O’Sullivan Dick Westheimer Joe Barca 2024-10-111h 11The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 79 - Wedding Poems Without further ado, Katie, Tim, and the rest of the Squad say, “I do” to Wedding Poems! Spanning Shakespeare all the way to contemporary poetry, this episode has more poems than a champagne toast has bubbles (well, almost). Help choosing the most memorable poems to share at a wedding is also covered, as well as the best poems to recite should you find yourself unexpectedly at an enemy’s ceremony. Katie Dozier Timothy Green Joe Barca Brian O’Sullivan Dick Westheimer Nate Jacob 2024-09-271h 10The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 78 - Syllabic Poetry Who better to explore syllabic poetry with than the Oxford Professor of Poetry, A.E. Stallings?! In this episode, we edge the perimeter of formal verse and free verse to arrive at this all-too-often dismissed poetic genre. We discuss Fibonacci poems, haiku stanzas, Sylvia Plath, and Marianne Moore. Lucky for us, A.E. Stallings shares some of her latest syllabic verse. At the Table: Katie Dozier Timothy Green A.E. Stallings Joe Barca Brian O’Sullivan Dick Westheimer2024-09-201h 00The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 77 - InstaPoetry Date NiteIs Instagram poetry actually poetry? In the most controversial episode yet, Katie and Tim's date nite discussion is crashed by poet Erik Campbell. Listen as we drink whiskey and hit at what irks more traditional poets about this poetic genre, as well as look at what we can learn from InstaPoets like Rupi Kaur, Atticus, Pavana Reddy, Amanda Lovelace, Nikita Gill, and Kate Baer.  At the Table: Katie Dozier Timothy Green Erik Campbell 2024-09-141h 34The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 76 - Prose PoemsIs prose poetry poetry? This week, Katie, Tim, and friends tackle the trickiest of hybrid forms—the prose poem. Joined by prose poet Kathleen McGookey, we explore the absurdity of removing line breaks, sharing some great examples by T.S. Eliot, Charles Baudelaire, Russell Edson, Victoria Chang, and more. At the Table Katie Dozier Timothy Green Kathleen McGookey Brian O'Sullivan Dick Westheimer Nate Jacob 2024-09-061h 03The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 75 - Propaganda vs. PoetryTim likes to say that art is the opposite of propaganda—but what does that actually mean? Katie, Tim, and friends discuss the relationship between poetry and propaganda, including discussion of Amanda Gorman, Robert Frost, Wilfred Owen, Iain McGilchrist and more. At the Table: Katie Dozier Timothy Green Brian O'Sullivan Joe Barca Dick Westheimer Nate Jacob2024-08-301h 08The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 74 - Appalachian PoetsAppalachia is home to over 25 million people with rich roots in storytelling and family lore. This week, Katie, Tim & friends explore the region, joined by special guests Kari Gunter-Seymour and Pauletta Hansel, who share their poetry and their their thoughts on being Appalachian Poets. At the Table: Katie Dozier Timothy Green Kari Gunter-Seymour Pauletta Hansel Dick Westheimer Nate Jacob Brian O'Sullivan Joe Barca2024-08-231h 00The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 73 - Poetic HospitalityWhat makes certain poems more welcoming to a reader? Should poems be accessible? Katie, Tim, and friends discuss, joined by special guest George Bilgere, one of the most hospitable poets alive. At the Table: Katie Dozier Timothy Green George Bilgere Dick Westheimer Nate Jacob Joe Barca2024-08-161h 15The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 72 - Experimental HaibunHaibun might be the most exciting form being written today. It seems not too long ago that haibun was just journal entries that included haiku. Over the last decade, poets have begun pushing the form past those old bounds. Katie, Tim, and friends discuss, joined by two of the premiere haibun explorers, Kat Lehmann and Roberta Beary. At the Table Katie Dozier Timothy Green Kat Lehmann Roberta Beary Dick Westheimer Brian O'Sullivan2024-08-021h 12The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 71 - Bad Poems Go on a DateWith Voltas in hand, Katie and Tim set out to re-explore bad poems. The first victims? Themselves! On this date night, no one is safe from honest criticism. At the Table: Katie Dozier Timothy Green2024-07-261h 25The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 70 - Alternative PublishingLet's think outside the literary box! It's a big world, and there's no reason to limit our poems to lit mags. Why not publish on billboards and sidewalks and bars of soap? There are thousands of other magazines newspapers with big circulations that might publish poems too. Katie, Tim, and friends explore, joined by Nate Jacob, who made a column for his poems in his local newspaper, Jennifer Reeser, who regularly publishes poems in the National Review, and Jeannine Hall Gailey, who has published widely in places like LA Weekly and the Journal of the American Medical Association. 2024-07-191h 02The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 69 - How to Write a Poem What better way to spend a Friday night than on a date discussing how to write a poem? This week Timothy Green and Katie Dozier tackle what makes poems reach the top level of poetry submissions, while having almost too much fun in the process. 2024-07-131h 10The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 67 - Wisława SzymborskaWisława Szymborska won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1996. Living through WWII and communist Poland, she was known for her use of irony and wit in deceptively simple poems detail domestic life against the backdrop of history. This week, Katie, Tim, and friend take a closer look at her life and poetry, joined by special guest Manuel Iris, whose own work is particularly informed by hers. At the table: Katie Dozier Timothy Green Manuel Iris Dick Westheimer Joe Barca 2024-06-2159 minThe Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 66 - Summer PoemsWhat do you think of when you think of summer? And how do poems capture that? This week, Katie, Tim, and friends find their summer vibe along with special guests Nate Jacob and Sharon Ferrante, sharing a cooler of poems along the way. At the picnic table: Katie Dozier Timothy Green Nate Jacob Sharon Ferrante Joe Barca Brian O'Sullivan Dick Westheimer2024-06-0756 minThe Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 65 - Performing PoemsWriting poems is only half the battle—performing poems is still an important aspect of sharing the work (and selling books!). Katie, Tim, and friends are joined by slam legend Taylor Mali to discuss the art of presenting poems, reading a few of his own and sharing some hilarious stories along the way. At the table Katie Dozier Timothy Green Taylor Mali Brian O'Sullivan Dick Westheimer Joe Barca2024-05-311h 08The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 64 - The Classic Rattle PoemThere's a certain type of poem Tim calls the "Classic Rattle Poem." Even as the magazine has become more eclectic over the years, it's always stayed in touch with its accessible narrative roots. Katie, Tim, and friends discuss this style of "front porch poetry," with the authors of three great examples. At the table: Katie Dozier Timothy Green Tony Gloeggler Cindy Guentherman Joe Barca Dick Westheimer Brian O'Sullivan2024-05-241h 00The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 63 - ImitationThey say imitation is the highest form of flattery—but it's also a learning tool and a lot of fun. Katie, Tim, and friends discuss the art of adopting another poets voice, joined by award-winning formalist and ventriloquist A.M. Juster, author of The Billy Collins Experience. Along the way, we share some other great poems mimicking Wallace Stevens, Kay Ryan, Bob Dylan, and more. At the table: Katie Dozier Timothy Green A.M. Juster Dick Westheimer Joe Barca2024-05-171h 05The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 62 - CollaborationIt's always better when we're together! This week's collaborative space discusses the art of collaboration. Katie, Tim & friends are joined by Nicole Tallman, who began collaborating on poetry with the late great Maureen Seaton, and has made collaborative poetry a focus of her work as poetry ambassador of Miami, sharing co-written poems in the process. At the Table: Katie Dozier Timothy Green Nicole Tallman Brian O'Sullivan Joe Barca Dick Westheimer 2024-05-101h 10The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 61 - On Billy CollinsBilly Collins has long been called the most popular poet in America, which makes him a divisive figure among poets. Is it just envy? Katie, Tim, and friends take a deep dive into his trademark wit and renowned accessibility to see what makes his poems tick—joined by special guests Gwendolyn Soper and Attracta Fahy. Around the table: Katie Dozier Timothy Green Gwendolyn Soper Attracta Fahy Dick Westheimer Brian O'Sullivan Joe Barca 2024-05-031h 04The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 60 - Ekphrastic PoetryEkfa-what?! From the Greek word for "description," ekphrastic poetry was originally just that—poems that painted artwork into words. Over time, though, it's become it's own genre of using art as inspiration. Katie, Tim and friends discuss, joined by special guest and six-time winner of Rattle's Ekphrastic Challenge, Elizabeth McMunn-Tetangco. Around the table: Katie Dozier Timothy Green Elizabeth McMunn-Tetangco Dick Westheimer Joe Barca Brian O'Sullivan 2024-04-261h 04The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 58 - The MusicWendy Videlock joins the space as Katie, Tim, and friends discuss the dance in the mouth that are the sounds of poetry. Wendy shares several poems and talks about rhyme and repetition in the process of creation. At the table: Katie Dozier Timothy Green Wendy Videlock Joe Barca Brian O'Sullivan Dick Westheimer2024-04-051h 03The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 57 - Flow StateBob Hicok joins the space as Katie, Tim, and friends discuss that trance-like hypnotic state of being in the zone while writing a poem. This is the meditative space we all seek as writers—what is it, and how do we get there? At the table: Katie Dozier Timothy Green Bob Hicok Erik Campbell Brian O'Sullivan Dick Westheimer Joe Barca2024-03-291h 01The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 56 - The SestinaDating back to the 12th century, the sestina is one of poetry's knottiest forms, repeating 6 words 7 times in 39 lines. Katie, Tim, and friends wrestle with repetition as they discuss the form with successful sestina wranglers Kathleen McClung and Rebecca Snow, sharing some great poems along the way.2024-03-151h 02The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 55 - The Neil Postman Award for MetaphorAbby E. Murray won 2024 Neil Postman Award for Metaphor for her poem "Supermoon." But who was Neil Postman, and where did this award come from? Katie, Tim, and friends are joined by Abby Murray and Erik Campbell, who conceived of the award way back in 2004. At the table: Katie Dozier Timothy Green Erik Campbell Abby E. Murray Dick Westheimer Brian O'Sullivan Joe Barca2024-03-081h 08The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 54 - RevisionA poem is never finished, only abandoned, according to Paul Valéry—but how do we go about re-visioning a poem to make the most out of its potential? Katie, Tim, and friends discuss, along with special guests Christine Potter and Nicole Caruso Garcia. Today's table: Katie Dozier Timothy Green Christine Potter Dick Westheimer Nicole Caruso Garcia Brian O'Sullivan Joe Barca 2024-03-011h 05The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 53 - How to SubmitA few episodes back, we looked at submissions from the editor's perspective—this week, we take a look at the other side of the aisle. Katie and Tim are joined by special guests Jeannine Hall Gailey, Bethany Jarmul, Joe Barca, Brian O'Sullivan, and Tom Barlow to talk about how to go about submitting poems for publication.2024-02-231h 02The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 52 - Defining FormsHow do we classify different types of poems? What makes a form fit into a definition and does it matter? In response to some recent, minor controversies in the poetry world, Katie, Tim and friends discuss what makes a haiku a haiku and what makes a sonnet a sonnet—as always, sharing great examples along the way. 2024-02-161h 02The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 51 - Love PoemsJust in time for Valentine's Day, Katie, Tim, and crew talk about love poems! What's the heart of a love poem and what makes it tick? The Poetry Space_ discussed this topic a year ago, but this time we dig a little deeper. 2024-02-091h 02The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 50 - PlagiarismHard or soft, accidental or intentional, plagiarism is always lurking in the shadows of the literary world. The recent exposure of a prolific plagiarist makes the topic timely. Katie, Tim, and friends discuss all with two of the victims, and then go deeper into anxiety of influence and deja-ku—sharing some poems along the way, as always. 2024-02-021h 06The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 49 - Walt WhitmanWalt Whitman is the father of contemporary poetry, opening the door for a poetry of the self, the body, the ordinary. He had big ambitions and, for the most part, fulfilled them. Katie, Tim and friends discuss Uncle Walt. Do the poems live up to the legacy? 2024-01-261h 00The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 48 - TurnsLet's talk about turns—shifts in the apparent direction of a poem. Sonnets formalize turns with the concept of the volta, but most of the best poems have turns of some kind … do they all? What is a turn, and how are they made? Katie, Tim, and friends discuss, and turn toward some great examples along the way! 2024-01-181h 05The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 47 - SubmissionsSubmissions are the heart of the traditional poetry world. What's it like to read them? What's the best way to submit them? Why do we call them submissions in the first place? Katie and Tim are joined by Mark Danowski of One Art, Roberta Beary of Modern Haiku, and other friends to talk about it all. 2024-01-121h 00The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 46 - ChapbooksWhat the heck is a chapbook? How do you make them? Why would you? And what makes a Rattle Chapbook Prize winner? Katie, Tim and friends answer all your question, along with a special guest appearance by Michael Mark, who shared poems from his award-winning chapbook, Visiting Her in Queens Is More Enlightening than a Month in a Monastery in Tibet. 2024-01-041h 06The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 45 - Occasional PoemsWeddings, funerals, inaugurations—public events are the places most people encounter poems. This week, Katie, Tim, and friends take a look occasional poems, reading some by Ada Limon, W.H. Auden, and more along the way. How do they work, and how are they different from what we usually write and share? 2023-12-291h 03The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 44 - Diving DeepAfter last week's discussion about the need for more poetry criticism, we tried to practice what we preach, taking a careful look at contemporary poems. What is it that makes a good poem great? Katie, Tim and friends discuss, and read four poems in the process: Dick Westheimer's "In Kherson …," Maggie Smith's "Good Bones," Dorianne Laux's "Moon Ghazal," and Noor Hindi's "F- Your Lecture on Craft …." 2023-12-151h 00The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 43 - Poetry CriticismPoetry criticism: Is there even such a thing, anymore? It seems like William Logan is the last poetry critic willing to take his gloves off and entertain us with strong opinions. But some call him a "serial skewer" and a "pompous ass." Is this kind of criticism harmful or good for poetry? On the other end of the spectrum is the book blurb review, in which friends and colleagues heap on the praise like frosting on cherpumple. Unfortunately there isn't much in between. Why is that? Katie, Tim, and friends discuss! 2023-12-071h 00The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 42 - Thankfulness Open MicJust in time for Thanksgiving, this episode features an open mic for poems on gratitude. Katie, Tim and friends share their favorite thankful poems and some of their own, including poems by Mary Oliver, George Bilgere, and more. 2023-11-161h 02The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 41 - GhazalsThe ghazal is one of the most powerful forms of poetry, but also one of the most misunderstood, and it's history and adoption into English feels surprisingly similar to that of haiku. Katie, Tim, and friends discuss form that's been flourishing in Arabic, Persian, and Urdu for almost a thousand years—joined by special guests Shannan Mann and Karan Kapoor. 2023-11-101h 00The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 40 - PlayfulnessAs Sharon Olds says, "There's not a bad poet in the first grade." Whether the poems are light or heavy, the heart of poetry is a sense of play. Katie, Tim, and friends discuss what it takes to write like a child, sharing some great poems along the way, and joined by especially playful poets Katie Kemple and Doodleslice. 2023-11-031h 04The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 39 - Edgar Allan PoeEdgar Allan Poe was a master of the macabre, but also a brilliant metricist, critic, and thinker. Katie, Tim, and friends, including scholar Omer Faruk Karasahan, discuss the legend and the legacy of Poe and his moment in literary history. 2023-10-271h 07The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 38 - Great Beginnings As the saying goes, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. This week, Katie, Tim, and friends discuss the crucial beginnings of poems, sharing many examples in the process. Attention is the currency of the information age—there are so many other places we could be spending our time than even a short poem. The first line needs to let a reader know the ride will be worth it. 2023-10-191h 03The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 37 - Bad PoemsIs it possible to write a bad poem? What would it mean for a poem to be good? Should we even talk this way? Katie, Tim, and friends discuss passing judgment on poems, and read some of the worst poems in history in the process. 2023-10-131h 06The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 36 - Emily DickinsonI’m Nobody. Who are you? This week we take a close look at the loaded gun that is Emily Dickinson, one of the most influential poets in history. Gwendolyn Soper joins Katie, Tim, and friends to talk about queen of the em-dash and the way she changed the poetry world. As always, great poems abound! 2023-10-061h 07The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 35 - EndingsFrom the big twist to the soft landing, there are 1,000 ways to end a poem. This week, Katie, Tim, and Friends talk about all the things that make a last line sing—sharing a rich selection of favorites along the way. 2023-09-281h 04The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 34 - Contests & the Rattle Poetry PrizeWe meant to talk about poetry contests in general, but ended up spending almost the entire time on the Rattle Poetry Prize. It's behind the scenes with the editor! Katie, Tim, and friends discuss the ethics of poetry contests. 2023-09-221h 06The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 33 - PromptsLet's discuss the ways we generate poems. Katie is the Prompt Poem of the Month editor for Rattle and just published her first selection, a senryu series about cooking. We discuss writing prompts and share some of the poems they've inspired. 2023-09-081h 06The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 32 - MeterPoetry was the first digital technology—storytelling through the repetition of sound and rhythm is the foundation of human development. This week, we discuss metrical poetry: why does it work? how does it work? how should we talk about it? Katie, Tim, and friends discuss it all, and share some unforgettable formal poems in the process. 2023-09-011h 05The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 31 - TitlesA title is the doorway into a poem, and the way store it in the catalogues of our memory. What makes a good title? What makes a bad title? Katie, Tim, and friends discuss titles from every angle, and work at live-titling one of Katie's poems in the process. 2023-08-241h 03The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 30 - MoneyLet's tackle the touchy subject: money! There's little money in poetry, but poetry is endlessly valuable. What does it all mean? From MFA programs to NFTs, Katie, Tim, and friends discuss it all, and share a few priceless poems in the process. 2023-08-171h 06The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 29 - Favorite PoemsLet's talk about our favorite thing—favorite poems! Katie, Tim, and friends share their personal favorites, and talk about what makes that so. We share poems by Brigit Pegeen Kelly, Ada Limon, Billy Collins, David Kirby, Julie Kane, E.E. Cummings and more in the process. 2023-08-111h 11The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 28 - RejectionEvery poet knows the feeling of rejection. That's the game we play when we send our work out into the world. This week, Katie, Tim & friends talk about rejection, rejection letters, how to react, and more, while sharing a pair of rejection-inspired poems. 2023-08-031h 03The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 27 - Why Publish Poetry Books?Poetry book sales are dismal—so why publish poetry books at all? And if we do still have good reasons, how do we make the most of those goals beyond the numbers? Katie, Tim, and friends discuss, along with special guests Amelie Lasker of Alexandria Labs and Justin Tagg of Hyperreal Films. 2023-07-271h 04The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 26 - Open MicWith Tim on a plane, Katie flew solo for our first official open mic! Joe Barca, Oddwritings, Attracta Fahy, Sylvie Bax, and Doodleslice were among the poets who shared work in a lively and inspiring hour of poetry. 2023-07-2159 minThe Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 25 - Line Breaks and EnjambmentWe tackle a tiny but important detail on this week's space—where to break our lines. Enjambment is a key part of keeping poetry interesting to read. Katie, Tim, and friends discuss how to break a line, paraprodek ... paraprod ... paraprose—whatever, just listen—using many examples from poems. 2023-07-141h 00The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 24 - HaibunOn the heels of the Haiku North America conference we talk about haibun—a scaled up model of the jumps in haiku. What is the form and how does it work? We talk to Dave Bonta, curator of the Haibun Film Festival, and share a number of haibun in the process, including Katie's poem in the current issue of Frogpond. 2023-07-071h 04The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_Ep. 23 - RegretsInspired by John Richard Smith's poem “Regret Tattoos,” we talk about regrets in poetry. Are there poems that we regret publishing? Should we ever regret a poem? Katie, Tim, and friends discuss, including insight from behind the editor's desk Mark Danowsky of One Art. Attracta Fahy and Megan Hoffman share powerful personal accounts of their experiences speaking the truth, and we share some poems, as always. 2023-06-231h 02The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 22 - GratitudeIs every poem an act of gratitude? Are the most popular poets all poets of gratitude? There does seem to be lack of gratitude in modern culture that does as much damage as a vitamin deficiency—can poetry be the antidote? Katie, Tim, and friends discuss all of this, while sharing some unforgettable poems of thanks. 2023-06-161h 01The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 20 - The Beats | The Poetry Space_Let's talk about Katie's favorite movement: The Beats! We discuss free writing, freedom of speech, and ties to Blake, as the whole crew tries to convince Tim that Beat poems aren't too long. The space closes out with Tim's rendition of "Subterranean Homesick Blues" by Bob Dylan, at least one (maybe?) Beat he can get behind. 2023-06-011h 02The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 19 - Performance Poetry | The Poetry Space_On the heels of the 2023 Wrightwood Poetry Slam, we talk about performance poetry, sharing some favorite slam-style poems, and exploring what we might be able to learn from the competitive poetry. Tim takes a look back at Rattle's slam issue, and Katie suggests Ginsberg's "America" might be the first slam-style poem. 2023-05-261h 05The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 18 - Humor | The Poetry Space_This week we trip into the Jello-filled pool of humor. What makes a poem funny? Why make a poem funny? Melissa Balmain of Light Poetry Journal joins the usual gang, as Katie and Tim discuss what makes comedy tick. We read some favorite funny poems along the way. 2023-05-191h 03The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 17 - News Poems | The Poetry Space_This week, Katie, Tim, and crew talk about poems about the news, discussing the history of Rattle's Poets Respond series, news toxicity, and whether poems are an antidote or accelerant. We also share a bunch of great news poems along the way. 2023-05-111h 00The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 16 - Plating Poems | The Poetry Space_This week in the space, we take advantage of Katie's culinary background and borrow a metaphor from foodies. Poems are plated in the same way a gourmet dish would be. How do you make the most of the presentation? Katie, Tim, and friends discuss, sharing a variety of shapely poems and otherwise. 2023-05-051h 02The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 15 - Haiku | The Poetry Space_This week, Katie and Tim discuss another of their favorite forms: haiku! Joined by recent Touchstone Award winner Joshua Eric Williams and Haiku Society of America Book Award winner Roberta Beary and other friends, we explore the power and possibility hiding inside this short form of poetry, and share some of our favorite examples. 2023-04-271h 03The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 14 - National Poetry Month | The Poetry Space_This week, Katie, Tim, and crew discuss National Poetry Month—is the the cruelest or the coolest? Tim plays the role of the Grinch, but can we all find common ground in the end? And of course there will be poems …2023-04-201h 00The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 13 - Live from NFT.nyc! | The Poetry Space_This week, Katie and Tim call in live from day 3 of the NFT.nyc Conference. Edward Carpenter and Rionna Morgan and friends join to discuss their thoughts on the conference, the historic NFT Pop-up Reading, and more. 2023-04-201h 00The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 12 - Artificial Intelligence | The Poetry Space_This week, Katie, Tim, and friends discuss this season's hottest topic: artificial intelligence. What are Large Language Models, and what will they mean for the future of poetry and human creativity? Art they the best of tools or the worst of terrors? We discuss it all over green tea. 2023-04-0659 minThe Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 11 - Curation and Publication | The Poetry Space_This week, Katie, Tim, and crew discuss publishing in the 21st century and Tim's recent article in Lit Mag News, "Uncurated: The Case for a New Term of Art." By not embracing modern modes of publishing, poetry itself has been working with one hand tied behind its back—but together we can fix it. Let's talk about how. 2023-03-231h 02The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 10 - Metaphor | The Poetry Space_Neil Postman called metaphor an "organ of perception." Metaphors are central aspect of poetry—and all creative thinking. This week, Katie, Tim, and company discuss metaphor from every angle, and share their favorite metaphor-rich poems.2023-03-1759 minThe Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 9: Sonnets | The Poetry Space_This week we talk about Katie's favorite form: the sonnet! What is it that makes this form so special? Everyone shares their favorites. 2023-03-061h 05The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 8: Poetiquette | The Poetry Space_This week, Katie, Tim, and crew talk "poetiquette"—the codes of polite behavior in the poetry and those who break them. Rude replies, unethical publishers, unsolicited advice … Which behaviors in poetry (traditional and/or NFTs) irk you?2023-03-061h 02The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 7: Poetic Discovery | The Poetry Space_Did you know that Edgar Allan Poe solved Olbers' Paradox and invented the Big Bang Theory 100 years ahead of time—in a poem?  In this episode, Katie and Tim discuss poetic discoveries. 2023-03-061h 00The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 6: Love Poems | The Poetry Space_Just a few days away from Valentine’s Day, Katie and Tim take a look at love poems. 2023-03-061h 01The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 4: What Is Poetry? | The Poetry Space_ ep. 4: What Is Poetry?How do you define poetry? Katie, Tim, and everyone discuss. 2023-03-061h 01The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 3: First Loves | The Poetry Space_This week, Katie and Tim look at which poems made an impact on us early on. Our first poetry loves! Listeners join in to share their favorites, too. 2023-03-0659 minThe Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep 2: NFT Origin Stories | The Poetry Space_How did you become interested in putting art on the blockchain? BYOT (bring your own tales)! Katie and Tim discuss. 2023-03-061h 02The Poetry Space_The Poetry Space_ep. 1: Is Poetry Dead? | The Poetry Space_In the opening episode, Katie Dozier, Timothy Green, and crew discuss the current state of poetry in response to a recent New York Times article. Is poetry really dead? What would it mean for poetry to be alive? 2023-03-051h 02