EPISODE · Jul 8, 2026 · 44 MIN
Ep. 10: Nicholas Gulig
from Writing Forward · host Jeff Oloizia
In the season one finale, Writing Forward welcomes former Wisconsin poet laureate Nicholas Gulig, author of the acclaimed poetry collections "The Other Altar" and "Orient."Nick reflects on growing up in Minneapolis's punk scene, why moving his family to Wisconsin initially felt like a mistake, how poetry can become a salve for grief, and its power to help us see the familiar in new ways. Along the way, he explains why everyone should listen to John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme."Watch Nick's PBS Wisconsin series "Welcome Poets."Writing Forward is a conversation show exploring what keeps writers shaped by Wisconsin moving forward, one word at a time.Hosted by Jeff Oloizia. Podcast production by Anya van Wagtendonk. If you like what you hear, follow Writing Forward on Instagram and Substack.
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In the season one finale, Writing Forward welcomes former Wisconsin poet laureate Nicholas Gulig, author of the acclaimed poetry collections "The Other Altar" and "Orient."Nick reflects on growing up in Minneapolis's punk scene, why moving his family to Wisconsin initially felt like a mistake, how poetry can become a salve for grief, and its power to help us see the familiar in new ways. Along the way, he explains why everyone should listen to John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme."Watch Nick's PBS Wisconsin series "Welcome Poets."Writing Forward is a conversation show exploring what keeps writers shaped by Wisconsin moving forward, one word at a time.Hosted by Jeff Oloizia. Podcast production by Anya van Wagtendonk. If you like what you hear, follow Writing Forward on Instagram and Substack.
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