For my first interview I am joined by the poet Melinda Freudenberger to discuss her poems "Tenderness" and "On Birdman," both of which appeared in Always Crashing. Also in this episode we discuss: Emotional imagery in poetry, contemplation in the wake of 2020, the afterlife, the presence of biblical figures in the lives of once-religious people and Melinda's relationship to the film Birdman itself. Please go to Melinda's website and read more of her work.

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