Best Mendelsohn Media Podcasts (2025)

Kymberly Taylor debuts stunning book of poems, "Thinandflying dress" where sensuality is the metaphor for freedom. She is the publisher of "Annapolis Home Magazine," journalist/poet.By Grace Cavalieri

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Carolyn Forche 39:28

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Carolyn Forche is one of America's most valued, admired and beloved poet. She leads the POET AS WITNESS activism for human rights.By Grace Cavalieri

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Youn-Seok Seo 36:44

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Korean-American writer is a surgeon and poet and combines science and art as a daily practice. From a harsh life, a child, during the Korean war, he now heals others.By Grace Cavalieri

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Richard Colaresi 45:46

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Richard Colaresi is the translator of a new edition of VIRGIL's AENEID bringing the masterwork into a sparkling new version.By Grace Cavalieri

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Maria Terrone 29:01

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Maria Terrone, editor, educator, premiers her new collection of poems, "No Known Coordinates."By Grace Cavalieri

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Daniel Mendelsohn 31:56

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DANIEL MENDELSOHN, editor of "NY Times Review of Books" is the new translator of Homer's "ODYSSEY." Scholar, editor, essayist, translator.By Grace Cavalieri

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George Bilgere is the master of poetry combining humor and tragedy. He's producer of radio show "WORDPLAY" and author of daily newsletter "POETRY TOWN."By Grace Cavalieri

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Ants in the Bayou: DMB Returns @ Jazz Fest 11:54

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Sam and Seth dive into DMB’s high-energy debut at the New Orleans Jazz Festival — a set packed with surprises and festival-friendly hits. From a funky take on Cameo’s “Word Up” to a rare opener with “Ants Marching,” they break down the vibe, the setlist, and what the start of the tour means for the rest of the summer.…

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One Sweet Podcast 13:14

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Welcome to the debut episode of So Damn Lucky, a podcast for and by lifelong Dave Matthews Band fans. In this episode, hosts Sam and Seth introduce themselves and share how DMB has shaped their lives, the community , and their love for music. So whether you're a fellow fan chasing your next show or just discovering what makes this band so damn spec…

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Marilyn Nelson 28:04

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Acclaimed poet now writes an African American ghost story enriched by her Petrachan sonnets.By Grace Cavalieri

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Tim Donnelly 42:20

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Tim Donnelly directs Columbia University's MFA program. He's the author of 4 books and the winner of some of America's top literary awards.By Grace Cavalieri

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Gigi Bradford 33:36

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Poet, teacher, former Director,Academy of American Poets, the NEA, The Folger Poetry Board, and more.By Grace Cavalieri

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Young-Key Kim-Renaud 35:24

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Young-Key Kim-Renaud is a linguist, scholar and poet. She writes penetrating poems about her culture; and edited the (English) SONGS IN THE SECOND LANGUAGE KOREAN ANTHOLOGY.By Grace Cavalieri

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Gregory Orr 50:02

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Gregory Orr One of America's great poets and teachers, created and directed the MFA program in Writing at the Univ of VA where he taught for 45 years.By Grace Cavalieri

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M. L. Liebler 33:40

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Detroit's favorite son, known for his fight for justice with poetry; and music groups, especially the famous Magic Poetry Band.By Grace Cavalieri

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Carolyn Forché 36:13

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Pulitzer finalist discusses her Memoir, "What You Have Heard Is True."By Grace Cavalieri

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Barbara Quick 44:12

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Novelist, poet, is author of the famed novel "Vivaldi's Virgins" and four other historical novels.By Grace Cavalieri

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Robert Haywood 38:37

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Robert Haywood, art historian/curator features pop artists KAPROW and OLDENBURG's "Happenings" in a groundbreaking book.By Grace Cavalieri

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Dennis Maloney 33:46

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Dennis Maloney, poet, publisher, translator, whose own books of poems have been translated in more than a dozen languages.By Grace Cavalieri

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Judith Bowles 32:15

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Judith Bowles premiers her third book of deceptively simple poetry that deepens, and fulfills, our reality.By Grace Cavalieri

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A.B. Spellman 43:51

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A.B. Spellman is a seminal figure from the Black arts Movement of the 1960's. He is renowned as a jazz scholar, and reads from his new book 'Between The Night And Its Music.'By Grace Cavalieri

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Patrick Washington 41:29

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Patrick Washington, former Hip Hop artist, is now an arts educator and youth advocate.By Grace Cavalieri

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Rae Armantrout 30:18

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Pulitzer Prize winner reads from her new book GO FIGURE.By Grace Cavalieri

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Marc Vencenz 34:29

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Marc Vencenz is a poet, musician, publisher/editor, translator and artist who upholds the poetry canon in this world.By Grace Cavalieri

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Lee Woodman 36:10

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Leo Woodman radio tv producer/poet/ started writing poetry 10 years ago, at age 68, and authors 5 books.By Grace Cavalieri

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Miguel Avero and Jona Colson 27:10

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Uruguayan poet visits America with his book "Aguas," translated by poet Jona Colson, Co-President The Washington Writers' Publishing House.By Grace Cavalieri

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Mike Maggio 32:10

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Poet and novelist and valuable citizen in the poetry republic.By Grace Cavalieri

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The Poet and the Poem 2024 December Magazine 46:03

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December Magazine presents the Marvin Bell 2024 poetry awards judged by Dorianne Laux.By Grace Cavalieri

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James Hall 34:37

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James Hall is author of ROMANTIC COMEDY. This ruthlessly beautiful funny book of poems won the FourWay Book Prize judged by Diane Seuss.By Grace Cavalieri

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Cynthia Manion interviews Grace Cavalieri 57:19

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Grace Cavalieri's Legacy in Radio, Television and Literature interviewed by CYNTHIA MANION.By Grace Cavalieri

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Dr. Nishi Chawla 39:04

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Dr. Nishi Chawla is a poet, playwright, and filmmaker, transported from teaching English at Delhi University for 20 years, to teaching English in USA for 20 more.By Grace Cavalieri

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Patrick Bringley 33:53

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Patrick Bringley is the 18th recipient of the NATIONAL MARFIELD BOOK PRIZE for Writing in The Arts. "All The Beauty In The World" is life as a guard in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.By Grace Cavalieri

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Jean Nordhaus 32:27

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Jean Nordhaus premieres "The Music of Being" illustrating grief; as well as the many facets language. She holds advanced degrees in Philosophy and German Literature. Jean is also dance critic and essayist.By Grace Cavalieri

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Remica Bingham-Risher 39:15

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Remica Bingham-Risher writes a monumental book of poems, "Room Swept Home," chronicling her African American family history from the 19th century to the present day -- and her own world of poetry.By Grace Cavalieri

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A VietNam Marine Veteran and a VietNam survivor, both writers, read and discuss the impact of that war.By Grace Cavalieri

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David Lehman 51:08

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David Lehman is a poet and literary critic, known for his curation of American culture, and for creating "The Best American Poetry" anthologies.By Grace Cavalieri

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Ryler Dustin 39:39

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Ryler Dustin is the Univ/Pittsburgh winner for "Trailer Park Psalms." It is a must-hear book and an American favorite. Dustin lives in the Pacific Northwest, the locus for his poetry.By Grace Cavalieri

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Quique Aviles 30:52

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Quique Aviles is a political activist, poet, performer, and theater producer, originally from San Salvadore, now in Washington, D.C.By Grace Cavalieri

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Joseph Fasano 34:17

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Joseph Fasano is a New York poet, and fast becoming one of America's favorites. Don't miss this show.By Grace Cavalieri

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Cathy Hailey 43:27

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Cathy Hailey, Virginia poet, educator, debuts her new book,"I'd Rather Be A hyacinth."By Grace Cavalieri

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Majda Gama 30:06

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Majda Gama is the author of award winning "The Call of Paradise." Born in Beirut, and having lived in Arabia, Egypt, and England, she now lives and writes in Virginia.By Grace Cavalieri

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Nancy Arbuthnot 40:03

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Nancy Arbuthnot is a poet and Professor Emerita at the U.S.Naval Academy, following the blue and gold tradition, having been a 'Navy Child.' Her book about this is "Blue Rhapsodies."By Grace Cavalieri

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Fahima Ife 29:00

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Fahima Ife is a language poet who brings the black diaspora into her work from Africa to the Caribbean.By Grace Cavalieri

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Diane Wilbon Parks 32:12

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AF veteran, engineer, visual artist, poet reads from her new book of poems.By Grace Cavalieri

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Kwame Alexander 27:21

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Poet, producer, educator, NYT Award winning author, his book "Crossover" became a film on Disney Plus.By Grace Cavalieri

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Abdul Ali 27:27

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A poet and a cultural worker, Ali teaches Creative Writing at Morgan State Univ and is author of the award-winning book of poems, "Trouble Sleeping."By Grace Cavalieri