Episodes

  • When the River Speaks: A Community Published Poetry and Art Journal in San Marcos, Texas
    Apr 21 2026

    Poets and contributors to San Marcos' community poetry and art journal--Carmen Rumbaut, Jim Trainer, Blaze Turley, and E. D. Watson read from their work and talked with Priscilla about the journal.

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    1 hr
  • Interview with poet Crystal White
    Apr 21 2026

    Poet and educator Crystal White talked with Chris Gardner and read a selection of her published and unpublished poems.

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    58 mins
  • Vladimir, by Julia May Jonas
    Apr 21 2026

    Priscilla and guest Rebecca Bell-Metereau explore Vladimir, Julia May Jonas' provocative academic novel, now a popular Netflix miniseries.

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    59 mins
  • This Rough Magic, by Mary Stewart.
    Apr 21 2026

    Chris Gardner talks with Professor Annilee Newton about This Rough Magic, by Mary Stewart, an exciting romantic suspense novel from 1964 that’s become a classic.

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    57 mins
  • Train Dreams by Denis Johnson
    Apr 21 2026

    Chris Gardner talks with Justin Tapscott about Denis Johnson's Train Dreams, a critically acclaimed novel of the changing American West.

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    59 mins
  • William Blake vs the World, by John Higgs
    Feb 23 2026

    A memorable trip into the life and work of the British artist and poet William Blake. Gregory Ross joined me to talk about this lucid, powerful, timely book. "Before long you will find you are examining yourself as much as you are examining Blake" [The Times of London].

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    59 mins
  • Hollywood, by Charles Bukowski
    Jan 31 2026

    In Hollywood, Charles Bukowski turns a very skeptical eye on Hollywood with this ribald account of the making of the film "Barfly," based upon his life. Writer Anthony Head, host of "Texas Dives Radio" joins me on this alcohol-fueled journey through the Hollywood of the 80s.

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    59 mins
  • James Tiptree, Jr: The Double Life of Alice B. Sheldon, by Julie Phillips
    Jan 31 2026

    Garrie Borden joined me to explore this fascinating account look at the life and work of the acclaimed science fiction writer James Tiptree, Jr.--the alter ego of a woman, Alice Bradley Sheldon.

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    1 hr