Mathematician, professor, and good friend of ours, Ryan Derby-Talbot joins us to discuss starting to brew beer and what it's like to learn something new as an adult. A fun and interesting conversation that might even end with a nod to video games...  

In a very special episode of the podcast, we celebrate the life and work of the late poet, Robert Mezey, with help from 25 friends and colleagues. We are so humbled and heartened for all the support in putting this together. If you knew Bob, we hope you'll be reminded of his wonderful spirit. If you didn't know him, we hope you will seek out his work and help to remember him as one of the greats.    Rhina Espaillat (2:17); Charles Wright (5:16); Dana Gioia (11:03); Jackie Coulette (16:13); Michael Collier (20:28); Olivia Ellis (25:21); Eugene Pugach (30:35); Charles Martin (33:32); Paul St. Amour (36:56); Terese Coe (42:31); Rosanna Warren (46:27); Mike Juster (50:02); Alice Quinn (55:24); Jan Schreiber (58:16); Michael Shepler (1:02:04); Annie Wright (1:05:39); Saundra Rose Maley (1:06:55); Jonathan Blunk (1:09:37); Jane Shore (1:13:16); Bill Broder (1:18:01); Bruce Bond (1:19:44); Suzanne Lummis (1:24:09); BH Fairchild (1:31:58); Maurya Simon (1:36:34); Jodie Hollander (1:42:04); David Mason (1:46:31).  

2012 T.S. Eliot Poetry Prize recipient, and all-around great guy, David Livewell stopped by to talk about poetry in this time of uncertainty, poetic parallels with music, and his journey as an artist. Check out his book, Shackamaxon - available on Amazon or at Truman State University Press.

Scott calls in to discuss new realities, reactions, and other things around the COVID-19 pandemic. Recorded a week into this whole thing...we'll have to do another one in a few months to see how much has changed. Enjoy! 

Musician, producer, and friend John Swamy drops in to talk about his first love...making music. We tried to break down some of the nuances of music recording for folks who might not know much about it. It's clear that Swamy does, and it was fun to talk to him about it. 

In the second of two podcasts, Matt Sullivan and Hoag join the podcast to debate which covers are better than the originals, and the other way around. Bad jokes, good music, and lots of laughs abound in the second of these two episodes. Enjoy! 

In the first of two podcasts, Matt Sullivan and Hoag join the podcast to discuss arrangements, covers, and rip offs. Sullivan uses the word "holocaust" in a weird way, and we talk about the top three best covers of all time. Bad jokes, good music, and lots of laughs abound in these next two episodes. Enjoy! 

Sam is applying to colleges and Scott is prepared to pay for a lot of it! The conversation was all things college with the group tonight, including sleeping through class, substance-free dorms, and mock trial miscarriages of justice. No Sagehens were harmed during the recording of this podcast...

Aaron & Jodie chat about basketball and tennis etiquette - similarities, differences, villains, and heroes.

Bryan Darrow calls in all the way from New York to L(to the)OG some time on the podcast.