Antioch LitCit #35 Aminah Mae Safi
LitCit: Antioch's Literary Citizen Podcast
Release Date: 04/07/2023
Antioch LitCit #59 Kai Adia
LitCit: Antioch's Literary Citizen Podcast
On this episode of , host Jacqueline Rose chats with guest, Kai Adia. As a local Angeleno who has also contributed her expertise to students of AULA, Adia carries the additional title of poet with her book, , and co-founder of . She has an acclaimed nomination of a Pushcart Award for her publication which includes her graphic artwork. In this episode, Adia discusses her overlapping responsibilities to the literary community, inspirations, and social activism among writers. This episode was produced by Ian Rodriguez and mastered by Bo Thomas Newman.
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Antioch LitCit #58 Sorcha De Brún part 2
LitCit: Antioch's Literary Citizen Podcast
On this second episode of a two-part episode of , host Caren McDonald chats with guest, , a writer, lecturer, researcher, and Irish translator. They discuss the new wave of Irish language novelists as well as Sorcha De Brun's recent monograph about the intersection of masculinities and the Irish language, focusing on three contemporary writers: , , . This episode was produced by Bo Thomas Newman, and mastered by David Ngyuen.
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Antioch LitCit #57 Sorcha De Brún part 1
LitCit: Antioch's Literary Citizen Podcast
On this of a two-part episode of host Caren McDonald chats with , a writer, lecturerer, researcher, and Irish translator. They discuss how friendship can serve as an important tool for learning language, the need for imagination to keep the Irish language alive, and the different theories on translation pedagogy. Additionally, they critique Caren's attempt at translating one of Sorcha's poems, followed by a discussion of nuances of translation and the (un)reliability of online translation softwares. This episode was produced by Bo Thomas Newman and mastered by Mitko Grigorov.
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Antioch LitCit #56 Erin Aubry Kaplan
LitCit: Antioch's Literary Citizen Podcast
On of , host Jacqueline Rose chats with author, journalist, essayist, and esteemed Antioch faculty member, . They discuss a great deal of Kaplan's books: and , the respect of social justice in writing and observing the world around us, and answering the question: What does it mean to the local and global community, and how does one write about it? This episode was produced by Ian Rodriguez and Mastered by Jacqueline Rose and Bo Thomas Newman.
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Antioch LitCit #55 Claire Dederer
LitCit: Antioch's Literary Citizen Podcast
On of , host Lisa Locascio Nighthawk chats with author, memoirist, and critic, . They discuss her CNF novel, , the importance of a literary community, separating the art from the artist, preserving your mental health in the current political landscape, and the value of structure vs. plot in storytelling. This episode was produced and mastered by Bo Thomas Newman.
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Antioch LitCit #54 Natashia Deón
LitCit: Antioch's Literary Citizen Podcast
On this episode of , host engages in a thought-provoking conversation with author, attorney, and esteemed Antioch faculty member . Delving into an exploration of Deon's acclaimed novels, and Deon provides unique insights into her professional life as a writer, her activism, her adept juggling of diverse careers and even homeschooling. They also discuss the intricacies of historical fiction, contemplating the elusive nature of time itself. This episode was produced by Ian Rodriguez and mastered by Beth Dewey.
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Antioch LitCit #53 Jessica Johns
LitCit: Antioch's Literary Citizen Podcast
On this episode of , host Caren McDonald chats with author, . They discuss Johns' debut novel, , the power of community, and the importance of learning your inner wisdom. This episode was produced by Bo Thomas Newman and mastered by Beth Dewey.
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Antioch LitCit #52 Ken Liu
LitCit: Antioch's Literary Citizen Podcast
On this episode of Antioch MFA program's , host Keshia Nash-Johnson chats with guest , author of the Dandelion Dynasty fantasy series, which inludes the novel , and the award-winning shortstory collection, The Paper Menagerie. They discuss his creation and use of the genre Silkpunk, his writing process, his literary influences, and the way his speculative fiction engages with his readers. This episode was produced by Michael Sedillo, and mastered by Elyse Jackson Williams, Ian Rodriguez, and Bo Thomas Newman.
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Antioch LitCit #51 Lynn Ferguson
LitCit: Antioch's Literary Citizen Podcast
On this episode of Antioch MFA Program's LitCit, host Amalia Mora chats with Lynn Ferguson, a self described "mongrel of the arts," whose career spans TV, radio, film, and stage. They discuss Lynn's work as a writer and storyteller, self-forgiveness as a cure for writer's block, and why creating connection-often through the use of humor-motivates her writing. They talk about her debut collection of essays, Notes From The Valley, and they also share a lot of laughs-about cavemen, cults, and two things Lynn has fallen in love with: her dog, Arthur, and her new trailer named Bertha. This episode...
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Antioch LitCit #50 Angela Harvey
LitCit: Antioch's Literary Citizen Podcast
On this episode of Antioch MFA Program's LitCit, host Paula Williamson chats with guest and screenwriter, Angela Harvey. Angela reveals her unconventional path into television writing. She discusses her success in the stories of the supernatural, her exploration of race, religion and politics, and her excitement about the depiction of Black rural life onscreen. This episode was produced by Michael Sedillo and mastered by Beth Dewey.
info_outlineHost Michael Sedillo talks to young adult author Aminah Mae Safi about her newest novel, Travelers Along the Way: A Robin Hood Remix (2022), a combination of historical fiction about the Third Crusades and a retelling of Robin Hood. Aminah discusses identity, representation, diversity in literature, and her life as a writer.
This episode was produced by Samantha Rahmani and mastered by Michael Sedillo, students of the Antioch University MFA Pro