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Wordplay
by George Bilgere and John Donoghue
Hard to believe, but Wordplay is now in its ninth year on the air at WJCU. The show has evolved into an offbeat mix of poetry, comedy, and an ongoing exploration of the possibilities of the spoken word. Wordplay's opening monologue blends music and language (and sometimes sound effects) into a surreal, funny, often darkly serious meditation on the state of one man's struggles to live in the bewildering world of contemporary America.The show also features guest appearances by local poets such as Ray McNiece, Mary Weems, Michael Salinger, Katie Daley, Jack McGuane, Gail Bellamy, and dozens of other interesting voices. And nationally known writers like Billy Collins, Robert Pinsky, Rita Dove and Paul Muldoon have performed on the show in connection with their readings at John Carroll University.But the real strength of Wordplay is the interaction between co-hosts George Bilgere and John Donoghue. The two poets read short, interesting poems by important writers.
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Whitman in the Park
George walks naked through the Metroparks and is arrested. John Donoghue and George Bilgere read a variety of poems.
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Dagoshterre
George visits a country whose language is so complicated even the natives can’t master it. John Donoghue and George Bilgere discuss Thanksgiving and read a variety of poems.
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The Garden Guy
George offers tips for seasonal bulb planting. John Donoghue and George Bilgere celebrate National No Pants Day and read a variety of poems.
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Chew
George explores the world of chewing tobacco at an Indians game. George Bilgere and John Donoghue read a variety of poems.
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Politically Correct Baby Food
John Donoghue and George Bilgere shop for inoffensive baby food, then read a variety of poems.
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The Poetry Reading
George reads to enormous crowds. John Donoghue and George Bilgere discuss travel essentials and read a variety of poems.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hard to believe, but Wordplay is now in its ninth year on the air at WJCU. The show has evolved into an offbeat mix of poetry, comedy, and an ongoing exploration of the possibilities of the spoken word. Wordplay's opening monologue blends music and language (and sometimes sound effects) into a surreal, funny, often darkly serious meditation on the state of one man's struggles to live in the bewildering world of contemporary America.The show also features guest appearances by local poets such as Ray McNiece, Mary Weems, Michael Salinger, Katie Daley, Jack McGuane, Gail Bellamy, and dozens of other interesting voices. And nationally known writers like Billy Collins, Robert Pinsky, Rita Dove and Paul Muldoon have performed on the show in connection with their readings at John Carroll University.But the real strength of Wordplay is the interaction between co-hosts George Bilgere and John Donoghue. The two poets read short, interesting poems by important writers.
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George Bilgere and John Donoghue
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How many episodes does Wordplay have?
Wordplay currently has 6 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Wordplay about?
Hard to believe, but Wordplay is now in its ninth year on the air at WJCU. The show has evolved into an offbeat mix of poetry, comedy, and an ongoing exploration of the possibilities of the spoken word. Wordplay's opening monologue blends music and language (and sometimes sound effects) into a...
How often does Wordplay release new episodes?
Wordplay has 6 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts Wordplay?
Wordplay is created and hosted by George Bilgere and John Donoghue.
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