“We’re not in love,” even though Kara Murray will recite poetry that leads you to believe you might be. Her words bring a story to life, and her poetry might make you laugh, cry, and sigh all in the space of a few lines. Hosts, Editors, and Producers: Kate Ariano and Jason McMullan Music: “Gymnopedie […]

You know those conversations that never leave us? Yeah, you know, those conversations that dispel a truth so strong you see it hanging in the air. Nicole Catarino tells the account of the one place where these conversations play out the most: the car. Hosts, Editors, and Producers: Kate Ariano and Jason McMullan Music: “Gymnopedie […]

She’s back! Allison Determan dazzles us once again with an action-packed movie making scene – trespassing and blood included – that brings two friends to a crossroads. How do they endure the changing seasons of their lives? How does this help us understand our ability to cope with these moments in life? And…do they finish […]

Allison Determan’s piece of fiction draws you in and wades you out into the bog with every line she reads. The Bog Doesn’t Speak to Me shares the chilling tale of powers greater than us and looking out for yourself when you are all you have left. You can find Allison Determan on Youtube! Hosts, […]

Take a drive down a long stretch of highway with us and Noah Frank: singer, thinker, and writer of some spirited poems and songs. We laugh, and we reminisce on what it’s like to not only experience change, but embrace it. With open arms, open hearts, and the most intentional choice of words. Guest: Noah […]

Daniela Doncel walks a fine tightrope between fantasy and reality in her piece, Lost in a Daydream. We catch up with Daniela on creative writing at graduate school and how her background as a radio journalist informs her work. We might even inspire you to do some day dreaming of your own (just finish the […]

Carl Dean is a University of Connecticut educator and administrator, but his titles don’t stop there. He joins Jason to share five free form poems dealing with the tribulations of single parents, race, and gaps in education. Guest: Carl Dean, jr. Hosts, Editors, and Producers: Kate Ariano and Jason McMullan Music: “Gymnopedie 1” / Podington […]

Cat McKenna is back on with Kate reading her short story Homecooked, sending a sensation combination of spine chills and hunger through your body. We talk about grieving through writing and how this piece was a way for Cat to come to terms with a loss she only knew the half of. Guest: Cat McKenna Hosts, […]

Massachusetts writer and self-proclaimed evil woman apologist Cat McKenna reads her short story Triple Dog, enchanted with intertwined themes of tween folly and murderous adults. Kate and Cat share a chat on the complexities of female fixation on crime and rewriting the teenage girl narrative.  Guest: Cat McKenna Hosts, Editors, and Producers: Kate Ariano and […]