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Sunflower Sutras
by Tara Bartley and Rain Thompson
A weekly NE Kansas podcast devoted to poetry of all shapes, sizes, and smells. Classics to news, interview to you.Always looking for submissions!
Episodes
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Interview with Brody and Calypso
In this episode, Tara discusses Twang, an anthology of trans, enby, and gender non-conforming writers and artist in the south and midwest, with Brody Parrish Craig and Calypso Jane Selwyn. Check out Twang at: https://www.twanganthology.org
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Catching Up with Matt Spezia
Friend of the show Matt Spezia returns to discuss his work with Poetry for Personal Power, politics, and how he spent the lost year of 2020
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The Locked Tomb
In this episode, Rain gushes over two books by Tamsyn Muir, Gideon the Ninth and Harrow the Ninth, the first and second entries in the Locked Tomb trilogy.
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Interview with Art Zilleruelo
We're back and ending our quarantine hiatus by discussing poet and professor Art Zilleruelo's newest book, Toothsome!
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The Psychic Sluts: An Unsolved Mystery
In this episode, Tara recounts their journey trying to uncover information about enigmatic queer performance art group The Psychic Sluts. Also featured: poetry from Rain.
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Interview with Michael Hooper
In this episode we interview author and journalist Michael Hooper about his life, travels, and upcoming memoir "Diary of a Bohemian." Other topics include ghost towns, arts growth in Topeka, and Ralph Waldo Emerson. Listener submission from Duane Vorhees.
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Interview with Martinez Hillard
In this episode, Tara sits down with artist and activist, Martinez Hillard, to discuss community involvement, musical inspirations, and what's next for hardcore hip-hop trio EBONY TUSKS. Listener submission from Ann Christine Tabaka
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NaNoWriMo
In this episode Tara, Rain, and Alex discuss their experiences with National Novel Writing Month. And thus the fool was schooled and learned the error of their pretentious ways.
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The Story of Howl
In this episode Tara and Rain discuss Allen Ginsberg's "Howl," the infamous Six Gallery reading, and the 1957 obscenity trial. Listener submission from L.S. Bassan.
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Poets and Writers
In this episode Tara discusses a useful resource for writers with Brennan Cupp. Listener submission from Linda M. Crate
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Writing Troubles
Tara and Rain discuss writer's block, impostor syndrome, Leonard Cohen, and the best writing advice we've gotten. Listener submission from David Hopler.
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Exploring Bad Writing
In this episode, Tara is joined by Rain Thompson to discuss historical examples of bad writing and shake things up with a guessing game. Listener submission from John Sibley Williams.
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Interview with Ashanti Spears
In this episode Tara discusses activism and the Aaron Douglas Art Fair with Ashanti Spears. Listener submission from Ian Brunner.
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Unsung Women of Literary History
CN: domestic violence, mental illness stigma. In this episode, Tara provides a brief history lesson on the overshadowed wives of several famous authors, Zelda Fitzgerald, Sophia Tolstoy, and Vera Nabokov, leading into an overview of the tumultuous relationship between Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes....
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What Tara's Reading Now
In this episode, our host goes over their current reading list. This includes books by Macey Webb, Huascar Medina, James Benger, Cal Louise Phoenix, and Jim Northrup. Listener submission from David Estringel.
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Interview with Fred Appelhanz
In this episode, F.C. Appelhanz joins us to discuss recent books, unusual instruments, and the wonder of nature. Listener submissions by Miriam Sagan.
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Interview with Charles Anthony Silvestri
In this episode we talk with lyricist and lecturer Charles Anthony Silvestri about lyrical poetry, grief, his first book of poetry 'A Silver Thread,' and 'Sleep,' a collaboration with composer Eric Whitacre. Listener submissions by Scott Thomas Outlar.
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Interview with Allison Blevins - Re-uploaded
Missouri poet, Allison Blevins, discusses motherhood, getting an MFA, and her upcoming chapbooks, "Letters to Joan" and "A Season for Speaking." This episode was first published January 14, 2019. Our reading of Karen Petersen's "Good Luck With Your Future Life" has been removed from the…
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Interview with Kevin Rabas
In this episode we speak with Kevin Rabas to discuss jazz music, Emporia's art scene, and his time as Kansas Poet Laureate. Listener submissions by Anna Ciummo.
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The Beats: A Graphic History
In this episode, we do something a little different by discussing a nonfiction book about the Beat movement. Listener Submissions by Bob McNeil.
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Interview with Jen Harris
Kansas City poet, Jen Harris, discusses the artist's life, gentrification, and the difference between writing and performing. Listener submissions by Jesse Bradley. Follow our guest: https://www.patreon.com/poetjenharris
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Interview with Mugabi Byenkya
Author, poet, and occasional rapper Mugabi Byenkya discusses his well-traveled upbringing, extensive touring, and the concept behind his debut novel "Dear Philomena." Listener submission by Michele Mekel
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Interview with A.M. Hounchell
Author A. M. Hounchell joins the show to discuss how he got into writing and how he approaches the craft. Listener submissions from Norbert Góra.
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Interview with Duane Herrmann
In this episode we are joined by local author Duane Herrmann to discuss to his works past and present. Listener submissions by Linda Imbler.
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Rock Yo City Opportunity ft. Matt Spezia
Matt Spezia joins us as Sunflower's first returning guest to promote the Rock Yo City Tour, coming to the Boobie Trap on Oct. 6. Listener submissions from Margot DeSalvo.
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Open Mic Discussion
Tara sits down with Jesse Bigelow to discuss his experiences at his first open mic and give advice to those who are considering attending or performing at one. Listener submissions from Detroit poet, Jeni De La O.
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Interview with Purple Fire Publications
Terrianne Walling and George Gerard, founders of Purple Fire Publications, join us from the Dickinson Homestead to discuss their goals as publishers and their latest collaboration with Ramazan Saral, Tegera. Purple Fire Publications is currently accepting submissions for an upcoming ezine.…
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Interview with Annette Billings
Annette Billings joins the show to discuss her latest book and her unique connection to the Topeka poetry scene. Listener submissions by A.M. Hounchell.
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Interview with Kay Duganator
Topeka writer and open mic host Kay Duganator joins the show to discuss NOTO Story Slam, speculative poetry, and more. Listener submissions by Art Zilleruelo.
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Interview with Izzy Wasserstein
Izzy Wasserstein, English faculty at Washburn University, joins us to discuss her latest book, "When Creation Falls," and upcoming projects. Listener submissions by Adam White. Find more from our guest at izzywasserstein.com.
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Interview with Janet Stotts
Tara sits down with Kansas' oldest slam poet, Janet Stotts. Listener submissions by Paul Goldman. Check out more of Paul's work at www.ecstaticpoet.com.
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Interview with Dennis Etzel Jr.
This episode we sit down with Dennis Etzel Jr., English professor at Washburn University. Reader submissions by Fred McDowell.
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Interview with Johnnie Gale
Johnnie Gale joins us to discuss zines and celebrate Pride Month. Listener submission by Jeanette Powers. Support our guest at www.patreon.com/johnniethepoet, www.facebook.com/diecastpoetry, and www.artisticnomads.com.
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Interview with Ronda Miller
Ronda Miller joins the show to discuss upcoming events and her work with Kansas Authors Club. Featuring listener submissions from Macey Webb. Learn more at kansasauthorsclub.weebly.com.
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Sunflower Sutras - Interview with Matt Spezia
Tara Bartley interviews nationally acclaimed performer Matt Spezia to discuss his upcoming record, Babylon. Featuring: "Perpetuality" by Matt Spezia Listener submissions from Bob McManes Check out more from our guest at www.mattspeziamusic.com.
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Sunflower Sutras - Pilot
Join Tara Bartley for the debut episode of Sunflower Sutras, a podcast showcasing the Kansas poetry scene. This episode features submissions from Topeka writer, Cal Louise Phoenix.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A weekly NE Kansas podcast devoted to poetry of all shapes, sizes, and smells. Classics to news, interview to you.Always looking for submissions!
HOSTED BY
Tara Bartley and Rain Thompson
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A weekly NE Kansas podcast devoted to poetry of all shapes, sizes, and smells. Classics to news, interview to you.Always looking for submissions!
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Sunflower Sutras is created and hosted by Tara Bartley and Rain Thompson.
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