A 30-minute tangent episode in which we discuss the books on our TBR list we are most excited to read. From new historical fiction to fantastical short stories, this list has it all. Welcome to Read.Write.Repeat. July’s giveaway is the short story collection, Magic for Beginners, by Kelly Link. We explain more about how the…
Book List Brouhaha: Muppet Arms & Giggle-Pussery, Kaisha’s Favorite War, & Assholish Picks-Ep.42
Odysseus Yacalis: acting, screenwriting, parenting, visionary science fiction, & Zen-Ep.41
In today’s episode, Kaisha and Kelsey meet up with the multi-talented author, Odysseus Yacalis. Odysseus discusses the differences between writing screenplays and novels, how acting impacted his writing process, and the importance of artistic expression. We dig into the visionary artistic movement and Odysseus chats about how the movement influences his novels. Odysseus talks about…
The Wheels Roll through Residency, Live: “Nice no” rejections, contemporary butcher shops, dancing & dragons-Ep.40
In today’s episode, we follow up on the Wheels Capstone Podcast episode with a live audience. We asked you to participate and ask questions and featured those questions and comments in this episode. Tune in to hear us discuss the ritual burning of assholish comments and how to handle rejection. We dig into how and…
Author & Comedian B.J. Mendelson: Comic Memoir, Life as Mall Santa, Backseat Cows, Freezer Rats-Ep.39
In this episode, we talk writing, reading and all manner of hilarious, bookish topics with author and comedian B.J. Mendelson. We delve into some of B.J.’s fascinating work surrounding social media and privacy. Kaisha demands that we bring back the urban pack donkey. B.J. chats about the challenges of self-funding in publishing as he discusses…
Nerding Out with Dylan: Literal Hell and Grandma, Bar Fights, Albino Dragons, & Songs to Die to-Ep.38
A special Nerding Out episode in which we explore a few of our favorite outtakes, bloopers and moments that didn’t make it onto the show. Dylan gets the giggles. Kelsey works on her Dylan impersonation and Dylan spills his beer. Everywhere. We discuss the difficulties with introducing texts too soon in a reader’s life and…
Dr. Carr’s Word Forage: Dumb Butter, Finger Coffee & the Problem with Counting in a Circle-Ep.37
Today Poet and MFA Director, Dr. Emily Carr plays her poetry game, Dr. Carr’s Word Forage, with us. We toss around multi-species labels, discuss the most recent dream we remember, and engage in poetry sabotage. Learn the creative value in cheating, stealing, and rigging workshops. Listen to Kaisha read in her epic Alfred Lord Tennyson…
Dr. Emily Carr & Interactive Artmaking: Poetry, Eco-Feminist Love Poets & Inspiring Creativity-Ep.36
Today Dr. Emily Carr, Poet and MFA Director at OSU-Cascades, talks poetry and geeks out on literature with us. Emily chats with us about the pros and cons of labels when it comes to writing, what she means when she called herself an eco-feminist love poet, and why she’s moving away from the label. We…
7 Wheels & a Podcast: OSU-Cascades’ Wheels Cohort Talk Writing & Read Their Work-Ep.35
Today we have an epic, action-packed episode for you, so get ready to geek out on reading and writing. The Wheels join us to explore their work, motivations, writer’s lives, and craft and style choices. There are seven segments, each designed and created by a cohort member. Rachel reads the opening scene to her fantasy…
Graphic Novelist Sophocles Sapounas: Fluffy Beard Magnetism & Rage-Inducing Art-Ep.34
A guest episode with Graphic Novelist Sophocles Sapounas about books, drawing, reading, and artistic processes. Sophocles is a super cool comic author with a post-apocalyptic series called Not Alone. We chat about learning to draw and Kelsey (who can’t draw good stick figures) learns that there is hope for her yet. Sophocles talks about how…
Kaisha’s Birthday Tangent: Silent Coyotes, Buffalo Holds, Didgeridoo Magnetism & Serendipity-Ep.33
A tangent episode in which Kelsey and Dylan ask Kaisha all sorts or silly bookish questions in honor of her birthday. Come along as we discuss which Dickens character she would want to be. We chat about her current reading fantasy. Kaisha talks about which author she would want to be if she could be…
