El Williams III reads his poem "There Was a Brood," followed by an interview with Yardena Carmi.Their discussion explores writing about place and personal experience, as well as the poet's inspirations for this piece, which turns car trouble, summer heat, and a brood of cicadas into poetry.

El Williams III reads his poem "There Was a Brood," followed by an interview with Yardena Carmi. Their discussion explores writing about place and personal experience, as well as the poet's inspirations for this piece, which turns car trouble, summer heat, and a brood of cicadas into poetry.

Episode 23: El Williams III

Katie Moulton

Katie Moulton reads an excerpt from her essay "The Elvis Room" (NER 43.3), followed by a conversation with host, Becca Clark. The author discusses her writing and editing processes, memorializing her dad, her family's fascination with Elvis Presley, and more.

Katie Moulton reads an excerpt from her essay "The Elvis Room" (NER 43.3), followed by a conversation with host, Becca Clark. The author discusses her writing and editing processes, memorializing her dad, her family's fascination with Elvis Presley, and more.

Episode 22: Katie Moulton

Fiction writer A. E Kulze reads from her story "The Ladybugs," followed by a conversation with podcast hosts Andrew Grossman and Kate Sadoff.Kulze talks about her writing process, the role of the unconscious in forming the whole, and the joy of a perfect editorial cut. She also speaks more broadly about gender and domesticity, the failures of contemporary feminism, and the Desert Mothers, who've been largely forgotten to history."The Ladybugs" was published in NER 43.2 (summer 2022).

Fiction writer A. E Kulze reads from her story "The Ladybugs," followed by a conversation with podcast hosts Andrew Grossman and Kate Sadoff. Kulze talks about her writing process, the role of the unconscious in forming the whole, and the joy of a perfect editorial cut. She also speaks more broadly about gender and domesticity, the failures of contemporary feminism, and the Desert Mothers, who've been largely forgotten to history. "The Ladybugs" was published in NER 43.2 (summer 2022).

Episode 21: A. E. Kulze

Amina Hassan

Hosts Andrew Grossman and Kate Sadoff present an excerpt from the play "Splits/kin," co-authored by Milia Ayache and Amina Hassan, followed by a conversation with the authors. They talk about their process of collaboration, the influence of fairy tales and founding myths, and the global love affair between fathers and their television sets.The excerpt from the play is performed by Leslie Sainz and Andrew Grossman."Splits/kin" was originally published in NER 43.2 (summer 2022) as part of the international feature on Lebanese writers.

Hosts Andrew Grossman and Kate Sadoff present an excerpt from the play "Splits/kin," co-authored by Milia Ayache and Amina Hassan, followed by a conversation with the authors. They talk about their process of collaboration, the influence of fairy tales and founding myths, and the global love affair between fathers and their television sets. The excerpt from the play is performed by Leslie Sainz and Andrew Grossman. "Splits/kin" was originally published in NER 43.2 (summer 2022) as part of the international feature on Lebanese writers.

Episode 20: Milia Ayache & Amina Hassan

Helene Achanzar

Tejas Srinivasan

Helene Achanzar reads her poem "Chicago," followed by a conversation with Tejas Srinivasan about poetic structure, the realities of labor, modern paintings, her beloved home city, and more.Helene Achanzar is the winner of NER's 2022 Emerging Writers' Award. A Filipina-Canadian poet and educator, she is an associate editor for Poetry Northwest and director of programs at the Chicago Poetry Center. Her poems “Chicago” and “Etymology” were published in NER 42.4 (fall 2021).

Helene Achanzar reads her poem "Chicago," followed by a conversation with Tejas Srinivasan about poetic structure, the realities of labor, modern paintings, her beloved home city, and more. Helene Achanzar is the winner of NER's 2022 Emerging Writers' Award. A Filipina-Canadian poet and educator, she is an associate editor for Poetry Northwest and director of programs at the Chicago Poetry Center.  Her poems “Chicago” and “Etymology” were published in NER 42.4 (fall 2021).

Episode 19: Helene Achanzar with Tejas Srinivasan

Jennifer Shyue

Lu Mila and Michelle Marquez read two works of short fiction by Cuban authors Anna Lidia Vega Serova and Jorge Enrique Lage, both translated by Jennifer Shyue. Podcast host Madison Middleton interviews Shyue, who talks about how she fell in love with translation and details some of the pleasures and perils of this exacting and creative work.Both works of fiction were originally published in NER 42.1,  in spring 2021, as part of the "Cuban Literature Today" feature.

Lu Mila and Michelle Marquez read two works of short fiction by Cuban authors Anna Lidia Vega Serova and Jorge Enrique Lage, both translated by Jennifer Shyue. Podcast host Madison Middleton interviews Shyue, who talks about how she fell in love with translation and details some of the pleasures and perils of this exacting and creative work. Both works of fiction were originally published in NER 42.1, in spring 2021, as part of the "Cuban Literature Today" feature.

Episode 18: Jennifer Shyue & Cuban Fiction in Translation

Jesse Lee Kercheval

Rebecca Amen

Jesse Lee Kercheval reads her essay "Crash," followed by a conversation with Rebecca Amen. The short essay interrogates the author's memory of a shocking car accident that took place more than 50 years ago. In the interview, Kercheval further explores the nature of memory, essay writing in general, and her work as a translator of Uruguayan poetry."Crash" was originally published in NER 42.2 (summer 2021). This episode was produced by Rebecca Amen, Middlebury College class of 2022.

Jesse Lee Kercheval reads her essay "Crash," followed by a conversation with Rebecca Amen. The short essay interrogates the author's memory of a shocking car accident that took place more than 50 years ago. In the interview, Kercheval further explores the nature of memory, essay writing in general, and her work as a translator of Uruguayan poetry. "Crash" was originally published in NER 42.2 (summer 2021). This episode was produced by Rebecca Amen, Middlebury College class of 2022.

Episode 17: Jesse Lee Kercheval with Rebecca Amen

Michael McGriff

Yardena Carmi

Michael McGriff reads an excerpt from his poem "Questions for the Interrogation," followed by an interview with Yardena Carmi. Their conversation explores the poem's tribute to rural Oregon and Pablo Neruda, the limitations of memory and language, and McGriff's work as a translator.This excerpt from "Questions for the Interrogation" was originally published in NER 42.1 (spring 2021). The episode was produced by Yardena Carmi, Middlebury College class of 2023.

Michael McGriff reads an excerpt from his poem "Questions for the Interrogation," followed by an interview with Yardena Carmi. Their conversation explores the poem's tribute to rural Oregon and Pablo Neruda, the limitations of memory and language, and McGriff's work as a translator. This excerpt from "Questions for the Interrogation" was originally published in NER 42.1 (spring 2021). The episode was produced by Yardena Carmi, Middlebury College class of 2023.

Episode 16: Michael McGriff with Yardena Carmi

Zach Linge

Celeste Levy reads the poem "Offered as Suddenly a Forest" by Zach Linge.The reading is followed by a conversation between Celeste and Zach, who talk about the poem from both the reader's and the writer's points of view. They explore the origins of the poem's images, writing during the pandemic, and the shades of truth that poetry can reveal.

Celeste Levy reads the poem "Offered as Suddenly a Forest" by Zach Linge. The reading is followed by a conversation between Celeste and Zach, who talk about the poem from both the reader's and the writer's points of view. They explore the origins of the poem's images, writing during the pandemic, and the shades of truth that poetry can reveal.

Episode 15: Zach Linge & Celeste Levy

McKenna Marsden

Madison Middleton

Madison Middleton reads from the short story "Suffering in Motion" by McKenna Marsden, followed by a conversation between reader and writer. The story was originally published in NER in spring 2020. Episode hosted by Carolyn Kuebler, Editor of NER.

Madison Middleton reads from the short story "Suffering in Motion" by McKenna Marsden, followed by a conversation between reader and writer. The story was originally published in NER in spring 2020. Episode hosted by Carolyn Kuebler, Editor of NER.

Episode 14: McKenna Marsden with Madison Middleton

NER Out Loud animates stories and poetry with vocal performances, celebrating the artistic exchange between text and voice. NER Out Loud is the official podcast of the New England Review

Jessie van Eerden

John Freeman

Hosted by Courtney Wright, this episode features an essay by Jessie van Eerden, "A Story of Mary and Martha Taking in a Foster Girl," and an interview with the author, followed by a poem by John Freeman, "Columbine and Rue."  "A Story of Mary and Martha..." was originally published in NER 40.3 and is read by Francis Price. "Columbine and Rue" was published in NER 41.1 and is read by Nimaya Lemal.

Hosted by Courtney Wright, this episode features an essay by Jessie van Eerden, "A Story of Mary and Martha Taking in a Foster Girl," and an interview with the author, followed by a poem by John Freeman, "Columbine and Rue." "A Story of Mary and Martha..." was originally published in NER 40.3 and is read by Francis Price. "Columbine and Rue" was published in NER 41.1 and is read by Nimaya Lemal.

Episode 13: Jessie van Eerden & John Freeman

Hosted by Simone Edgar Holmes, this episode presents four poems from NER's special feature on contemporary poets from the UK, edited by Marilyn Hacker.Shazea Quraishi reads "Elegy"; Seni Seneviratne reads "A Girl in the Woods"; Naomi Foyle reads "Made from Fibres Not Readily Penetrated"; and Sasha Dugdale brings it home with "Chair No. 14."All of these poems can be found at www.nereview, issue 41.2.

Hosted by Simone Edgar Holmes, this episode presents four poems from NER's special feature on contemporary poets from the UK, edited by Marilyn Hacker. Shazea Quraishi reads "Elegy"; Seni Seneviratne reads "A Girl in the Woods"; Naomi Foyle reads "Made from Fibres Not Readily Penetrated"; and Sasha Dugdale brings it home with "Chair No. 14." All of these poems can be found at www.nereview, issue 41.2.

Episode 12: 4 UK poets

George Szirtes

Joannie Stangeland

Angelique Stevens

Simone Edgar Holmes presents NER writers George Szirtes, Joannie Stangeland, and Angelique Stevens reading their new work.Listen in as George Szirtes reads his poem “English Rain,” Joannie Stangeland reads her poem “Parcel,” and Angelique Stevens reads from her memoir “The Only Light We've Got”—all published in recent issues of the New England Review.

Simone Edgar Holmes presents NER writers George Szirtes, Joannie Stangeland, and Angelique Stevens reading their new work. Listen in as George Szirtes reads his poem “English Rain,” Joannie Stangeland reads her poem “Parcel,” and Angelique Stevens reads from her memoir “The Only Light We've Got”—all published in recent issues of the New England Review.

Episode 11: George Szirtes, Joannie Stangeland, & Angelique Stevens

Greg Johnson

Jan Beatty

Jakob Maier

Hosted by Ruhamah Weil, Episode 10 presents Jan Beatty, Greg Johnson, and Jakob Maier, reading their own work from New England Review 40.4. Jan Beatty reads her poem “The Body Wars,” Greg Johnson reads excerpts from his memoir “Daddy’s Aitch,” and Jakob Maier reads his poem “Food Court Ghost Town.” Ruhamah also spoke briefly to Tricia Allen, of the Ilsley Public Library in downtown Middlebury, about the power of poetry.

Episode 10: Jan Beatty, Greg Johnson, & Jakob Maier

Kathy Fagan

Trey Moody

Dean Rader

What makes a good poem?What makes a good story?Three NER 40.4 poets read their work in this podcast, bringing us owls and children, fathers and sons, death, dogs, and more. Middlebury College intern Susan Deutsch hosts the episode, and connects with local readers, writers, and librarians, as well, all of whom chime in to share their thoughts on the joys of reading. So join us as we listen to Dean Rader ("Troubled by Thoughts . . ." and "Once Again in Thought," Kathy Fagan ("Dahlia"), and Trey Moody read their memorable work.

What makes a good poem? What makes a good story? Three NER 40.4 poets read their work in this podcast, bringing us owls and children, fathers and sons, death, dogs, and more. Middlebury College intern Susan Deutsch hosts the episode, and connects with local readers, writers, and librarians, as well, all of whom chime in to share their thoughts on the joys of reading. So join us as we listen to Dean Rader ("Troubled by Thoughts . . ." and "Once Again in Thought," Kathy Fagan ("Dahlia"), and Trey Moody read their memorable work.

Episode 9: Dean Rader, Kathy Fagan, & Trey Moody

Corey Marks

Noah Bogdonoff

Hosted by Rahat Huda and Leila Markosian, Episode 8 of the New England Review podcast features the poem "Lark" by Corey Marks and the story "Indoor Animals" by Noah Bogdonoff."Lark" was originally published in New England Review 39.3 (2018), and is read here by Katie Marshall. "Indoor Animals" was originally published in New England Review 39.4 (2018), and read by Zachary Varricchione.

Hosted by Rahat Huda and Leila Markosian, Episode 8 of the New England Review podcast features the poem "Lark" by Corey Marks and the story "Indoor Animals" by Noah Bogdonoff. "Lark" was originally published in New England Review 39.3 (2018), and is read here by Katie Marshall. "Indoor Animals" was originally published in New England Review 39.4 (2018), and read by Zachary Varricchione.

Episode 8: Corey Marks & Noah Bogdonoff

François Clemmons

Episode 7, hosted by NER interns Rahat Huda and Leila Markosian, features two memoirs steeped in childhood, "Teapot in Turquoise" by Phoebe Stone, and "From the Beginning" by François Scarborough Clemmons.

Episode 7: Phoebe Stone and François Clemmons

Jay Parini

Genevieve Plunkett

This episode, hosted by Jeremy Navarro, features Jay Parini reading his short autobiographical piece, "A Beer with Borges," and Genevieve Plunkett reading her O. Henry Award–winning story, "Something for a Young Woman.""A Beer with Borges" was originally published in NER in spring 2018, and "Something for a Young Woman" was published in NER in fall 2015.

This episode, hosted by Jeremy Navarro, features Jay Parini reading his short autobiographical piece, "A Beer with Borges," and Genevieve Plunkett reading her O. Henry Award–winning story, "Something for a Young Woman." "A Beer with Borges" was originally published in NER in spring 2018, and "Something for a Young Woman" was published in NER in fall 2015.

Episode 6: Jay Parini & Genevieve Plunkett

Didi Jackson

This is the inaugural episode of a new, ongoing project: the Vermont Writers Series. Hosted by Juliette Luini, this episode features poet Didi Jackson reading her work published in NER as well as poems from her forthcoming collection.  "Burning Bush" was published in spring 2018. "Brancusi's Bird in Space" was published on NER Digital. Her first collection of poems, Moon Jar, will be published by Red Hen Press in spring 2020.

This is the inaugural episode of a new, ongoing project: the Vermont Writers Series. Hosted by Juliette Luini, this episode features poet Didi Jackson reading her work published in NER as well as poems from her forthcoming collection. "Burning Bush" was published in spring 2018. "Brancusi's Bird in Space" was published on NER Digital. Her first collection of poems, Moon Jar, will be published by Red Hen Press in spring 2020.

Episode 5: Didi Jackson

Emily Geminder

This episode, hosted by Megan Job, features two stories: "Phnom Penh 2012" by Emily Geminder and "Biomass" by Alla Gorbunova, translated by Elina Alter.“Phnom Penh 2012” was originally published in NER in the Winter of 2015 and is read by Emily Ma.“Biomass” was originally published in NER in the Summer of 2018 and is read by Masha Makutonina.

This episode, hosted by Megan Job, features two stories: "Phnom Penh 2012" by Emily Geminder and "Biomass" by Alla Gorbunova, translated by Elina Alter. “Phnom Penh 2012” was originally published in NER in the Winter of 2015 and is read by Emily Ma. “Biomass” was originally published in NER in the Summer of 2018 and is read by Masha Makutonina.

Episode 4: Emily Geminder & Alla Gorbunova

Stories are well read, the sound is clear and well put together. It’s really great if you have a project and want a dynamic podcast that sort of just tells you stories. All different kinds of writing forms and styles.

Super soothing highly entertaining

NER Out Loud

Heather Christle

This episode, hosted by Megan Job, features a poem, “In Order of Appearance,” by Heather Christle, and a story, “Modal Window,” by Janet Towle. “In Order of Appearance” was originally published in NER in the Summer of 2018 and is read by Melanie Rivera.“Modal Window” was originally published in NER in the Summer of 2018 and is read by Becca Berlind and Sam Tompkins Martin.

This episode, hosted by Megan Job, features a poem, “In Order of Appearance,” by Heather Christle, and a story, “Modal Window,” by Janet Towle. “In Order of Appearance” was originally published in NER in the Summer of 2018 and is read by Melanie Rivera. “Modal Window” was originally published in NER in the Summer of 2018 and is read by Becca Berlind and Sam Tompkins Martin.

Episode 3: Heather Christle & Janet Towle

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