3:00 PST Wednesdays
A celebration of the art of poetry. A well-known poet himself, Jack Foley’s considerable historical knowledge and his awareness of the current “scene” are incorporated into his radio shows and have made them a kaleidoscopic, always stimulating attraction for anyone interested in poetry.
Jack Foley’s guests are poets David Bromige and Rychard Denner, who have produced a collaborative work, Spade, "a dialogue between a Buddhist monk and a terminal atheist." Foley talks to the poets about their individual works as well. Part one of two.
Beowulf, part two. Foley reads from Seamus Heaney’s translation and plays Benjamin Bagby’s recitation of the original.
For National Poetry Month, Jack Foley presents commentary on and a reading of the ancient Anglo-Saxon poem, Beowulf. Foley also discusses the recent film version of the poem and plays Benjamin Bagby’s recitation of the original Anglo Saxon. Part one of two.
Daniel Cassidy, author of How the Irish Invented Slang, discusses slang and illustrates his studies through song.
Daniel Cassidy discusses slang and illustrates his studies through song.
Saint Patrick’s Day special. Daniel Cassidy discusses his book, How the Irish Invented Slang. Part one of two.
Tribute to Gertrude Stein, part two. Stein reads from her work; excerpts from the original production of her opera, Four Saints in Three Acts.
Tribute to Gertrude Stein, part one. Jack Foley discusses Stein’s work.
