S6 E16 · Thu, April 24, 2025

S6 E17 Kathryn Good-Schiff

For this episode, Elizabeth is joined by writer Kathryn Good-Schiff, author of the new Meat For Tea Press book Love Letters to Ghosts. They talk about writing, surrealism in poetry, a fish elevator, and much, much more. Do tuck in! Referenced in this conversation: Three-Martini Afternoons at the Ritz: The Rebellion of Sylvia Plath & Anne Sexton, by Gail Crowther Blonde Indian: An Alaska Native Memoir, by Ernestine Hayes Statue of Artemis of Ephesus    https://www.ekphrastic.net/the-ekphrastic-review/statue-of-artemis-of-ephesus-by-kathryn-good-schiff   Find out more at https://www.kathryngoodschiff.com and https://meatfortea.com/books.htm

S6 E15 · Wed, April 09, 2025

S6 E16 Jeffrey Feingold, yet again!

For the third installment of this years Pushcart Award Nominee's series, we have Jeffrey Feingold back again with Elizabeth, discussing more of his short fiction. His latest book A Fine Madness, Jeffrey was nominated for the Pushcart Award for his story "The Blender". They talk about it's creation and insipration, and Jeffery reads some of his other work. A fine, fast-paced conversation! Do tuck in! https://meatfortea.com/books.htm https://jeffreymfeingold.com/

Bonus · Wed, April 02, 2025

S6 E15 - Ferry, Necakov and Scharhag rivisited for National Poetry Month!

In celebration of National Poetry Month, we thought it worthwhile to revisit this conversation with the authors of the Meat For Tea Press book Midnight Glossolalia to this engaging episode. They read some of the works in this collaborative book, talk about creative process and a ton more. Do tuck in! Warning! There is some "language" in this episode. But we're all adults here, right? Right. RIGHT! Please enjoy this episode with Scott Ferry, Lillian Necakov & Lauren Scharhag!

S6 E14 · Tue, March 18, 2025

S6 E14 Tommy Twilite Florence Poets Society sendoff party!

February 13, 2025. Lily Library, Florence MA. It was a wonderful night where the Florence Poets Society had a send-off party for their long-time host and organizer, Tommy Twilite. For this episode we're presenting to you the proceedings from that lovely evening with very little editing - like you were there in the room with us. Join in to hear his farewell feature performance, along with special guest, Massachusetts Beat Poet Laureate Linda Wlodyka. And a splendid open mic reading as well! Tommy was the Massachusetts Beat Poet Laureate 2021-2023, among many other notable achievements. Tommy Twilite (Thomas Richard Clark) | National Beat Poetry Foundation He currently also hosts a great radio show: Twilite’s Poetry Pub – Valley Free Radio Tommy has been on the Meat For Teacast numerous times, including S1 E12, S2 E24, S3 E3, and S4 E24! For more info on the Florence Poets Society: www.florencepoets.com

Bonus · Thu, March 13, 2025

S6 E13 Jessamyn Smyth revisited

It's Women's History Month. Let's revisit this lovely chat with writer Jessamyn Smyth. Worthwhile time spent! Jessamyn Smyth

S6 E11 · Thu, February 20, 2025

S6 E12 Rebecca Evans and Mohini Ghoshroy

Part 2 of our 3 part series featuring our annual Pushcart nominees, Elizabeth is joined by Rebecca Evans and Mohini Ghoshroy in a super, detailed, intensive chat. Let's just say, don't hesitate. Grab a beverage and/or a snack (maybe not if you're driving?!) and tuck into this!

S6 E11 · Tue, February 04, 2025

S6 E11 Julie Benesh and Leo Hwang

Join us for an excellent conversation with writers Julie Benesh and Leo Hwang. This is part one of this year's Pushcart Award nominees' episodes. Julie, Leo and Elizabeth get into discussions on writing approaches, AI in writing, dreams and writing, and much more. And we're treated to some readings of their works as well! "Oh Johnny" (the featured song in this episode) written and performed by Reid Messerschmidt. Find Julie at juliebenesh.com Find Leo at leohwang.com

S6 E8 · Mon, January 20, 2025

S6 E10 DA Stern

We have a great talk with musician and author DA Stern, our friend Dave, talking about writing and music and such. It goes far and wide and we recommend sticking around! Grab a snack or something and settle in! dastern.bandcamp.com dasterndastern.com also, to help out those in LA: lafoodbank.org/fire/ gofundme.com/f/wildfire-relief-fund-2025 donate.wck.org/give/654000

S6 E9 · Thu, January 02, 2025

S6 E9 Reid Messershmidt redux

We're reprising this episode from Season 3 for the holiday break we're talking. But more importantly, we're serializing a story of Reid's in Meat For Tea: The Valley Review, starting with the December 2024 issue Cup. Writer Reid Messerschmidt has a great and diverse chat with Elizabeth about, well, a lot of stuff. A whole lot of stuff. No kidding. Lots of stuff. Great Stuff. And Reid reads some of his works. A Do-Not-Miss!

S6 E7 · Tue, December 17, 2024

S6 E8 Charles Rammelkamp

We've got long-time contributor to Meat For Tea, Charles Rammelcamp, in the house! (Well, figuratively.) Charles and Elizabeth get pretty deep, Charles reads a bunch of his work, and they go far into a chat about the state of the nation now. It's great. Grab a snack and a beverage and settle in.

S6 E7 · Wed, November 27, 2024

S6 E7 Nadia Arioli

This is a fun one! Author of Be Still: Poems for Kay Sage and Juice , with a forthcoming book coming soon - and Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor of Thimble Literary Magazine Nadia Arioli and Elizabeth get into some serious/deep talk about form, Nadia reads some of her work (including a piece that is seriously both, well, randy, as it is funny and insightful.) A good time is guaranteed for all! Find more about Nadia: thimblelitmag.com Be Still: Poems for Kay Sage – Kelsay Books and on: Amazon.com Nadia can be found on Facebook as well.

S6 E6 · Tue, November 12, 2024

S6 E6 Matthew J. McKee - Again!

We welcome author Matthew J. McKee back again to the Meat For Teacast, straight from Japan! Elizabeth and Matthew discuss his new Atmosphere Press Book Flicker, the inspiration and creation of it, and Matthew reads a few excerpts as well! As usual, the conversation travels many paths! For more information on Matthew: https://matthewjmckee.com/ Atmosphere Press: https://atmospherepress.com/?s=matthew+j+mckee A link to the fundraiser his Uncle is putting on, as mentioned in the episode: https://www.facebook.com/donate/561717973213217/8694781750573488/ Please note, Matthew McKee is a sponsor of Meat For Tea: The Valley Review this quarter. This gets them a baked-in ad in the podcast for the quarter. This in no way means this episode is sponsored! Just a coincidence! We don't pay-to-play. Thanks for understanding.

Bonus · Mon, November 04, 2024

S6 E5 Patreon Exclusive: a preview!

It's the spoken word from Le Cirque des plumes tueuses! September 7, 2024 at Abandoned Building Brewery. Featured readers are Gerald Yelle, C. Desiree Finley (Fin), Michael Favala Goldman, Mohini Ghoshroy and Josef Langton. For the full episode, please support us through Patreon! patreon.com/meatfortea

S6 E4 · Wed, October 30, 2024

S6 E4 Gary Metras

Gary Metras, the first Poet Laureate of Easthampton, MA, is in conversation with Elizabeth in this jam-packed episode. Lots of Gary's work, discussions on pedagogy, and a lot more! Find some of Gary's books here: http://www.thelostbookshelf.com/cervenabooks.html#MARBLE%20DUST https://presapress.com/gary-metras https://www.dosmadres.com/shop/vanishing-points-by-gary-metras/

S6 E3 · Tue, October 15, 2024

S6 E3 100,000 Poets For Change 2024 pt.2

We're back again with part two of our 100 Thousand Poets For Change event! September 28, 2024 at Park Hill Orchard, Easthampton MA. Part two features Jeffrey Feingold, Maria Williams, Charles Coe, Mohini Ghoshroy and Olivia Nied! Part one of the event, featured Adam Dunetz, Carolyn Cushing, Leo Hwang, Tamara Frike and Two.Five! Go seek out Season 6 Episode 2 if you haven't already. For more information of 100 Thousand Poets For Change, visit 100tpc.org

S6 E2 · Wed, October 02, 2024

S6 E2 100,000 Poets For Change 2024 pt.1

We're back again with another lovely 100 Thousand Poets For Change event! September 28, 2024 at Park Hill Orchard, Easthampton MA. This is part one of two of the event, featuring Adam Dunetz, Carolyn Cushing, Leo Hwang, Tamara Frike and Two.Five! Part two will feature Jeffrey Feingold, Maria Williams, Charles Coe, Mohini Ghoshroy and Olivia Nied! For more information of 100 Thousand Poets For Change, visit 100tpc.org

S6 E1 · Thu, September 19, 2024

S6 E1 Jeffrey Feingold, again!

Welcome to Season 6! Kicking it off with a bang, this episode features a fantastic conversation with Elizabeth and Jeffrey Feingold, author of The Black Hole Pastrami (Meat For Tea Press), There is No Death in Finding Nemo (Impspired), and coming later in 2024, A Fine Madness (Meat For Tea Press). Jeffrey reads from his upcoming book, and have an, as usual, terrific discussions covering a lot of ground. As a bonus, we're co-hosted in the beginning by Oona Poe Darling and Susie Lorand, who also perform a lovely version of Let All People Live Their Lives as the opener of this episode. You can find out more about Jeffrey at https://jeffreymfeingold.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meatforteacast/support

S6 E1 · Wed, September 18, 2024

S6 E1 Jeffrey Feingold, again!

Welcome to Season 6! Kicking it off with a bang, this episode features a fantastic conversation with Elizabeth and Jeffrey Feingold, author of The Black Hole Pastrami (Meat For Tea Press), There is No Death in Finding Nemo (Impspired), and coming later in 2024, A Fine Madness (Meat For Tea Press). Jeffrey reads from his upcoming book, and have an, as usual, terrific discussions covering a lot of ground. As a bonus, we're co-hosted in the beginning by Oona Poe Darling and Susie Lorand, who also perform a lovely version of Let All People Live Their Lives as the opener of this episode. You can find out more about Jeffrey at https://jeffreymfeingold.com/

S5 E29 · Tue, August 20, 2024

S5 E29 Connolly Ryan at Amherst Books

Join us for the book launch of Connolly Ryan's book Velocity At Rest (Meat For Tea Press) at Amherst Books, June 20, 2024. Ryan is currently a professor of literature at University of Massachusetts, Amherst, where he has been a finalist for the Distinguished Teaching Award multiple times. His poetry has been published in various journals including  Bateau ,  Ditch ,  Umbrella , &  Citron . Meat For Tea Press books can be found at https://meatfortea.com/chapbooks.htm where you can order them directly, or grab the ISBN and order them through your local favorite bookseller!

S5 E28 · Mon, August 05, 2024

S5 E28 Jacob Chapman, again!

Join Elizabeth and Mark with a second conversation with Jacob Chapman. We discuss his new book Are We There Yet out on Human Error Publishing, talk about creative seasoning, heck, as is the way, talk about a bunch of stuff. This episode is also co-introduced by Steve Schmeltz and Madeleine Darling! So it's fun in that, well, somewhat informal way, too. Steve regales us even with a Dead Milkmen cover on ukelele, right here in Meat For Teacast Central! We had fun, let's just say. Jacob's previous episode here on the Meat For Teacast was Season 3, Episode 19. Find more about Jacob's band Camel City Drivers at https://camelcitydrivers.bandcamp.com/ or wherever you stream your music. Check out his and other great books at https://humanerrorpublishing.com/

S5 E27 · Mon, July 22, 2024

S5 E27 Donna Lynch at The Veiled Crow

Join us for a recording of Donna Lynch and her book tour for Girls of the County at The Veiled Crow in Warwick, RI. A great read, so a great listen! Donna has been thrice nominated for a Bram Stoker Award, is part of the amazing band Ego Likeness, and is simply one of Meat For Tea's favorite people. Find more at: linktr.ee/Donna_Lynch rawdogscreaming.com

S5 E26 · Wed, July 10, 2024

S5 E26 Eben E. B. Bein

Join Elizabeth and poet, climate justice activist, educator and all-around super human Eben E. B. Bein in a lovely conversation. Eben reads some of his work, they discuss writing and, well, it's the Meat For Teacast! So much! Their book Character Flaws, is celebrating one year! Upcoming celebration of the chapbook Character Flaws 1st birthday: Virtual: Wed 7/17/24 from 7:00-9:00 PM EST on zoom (find out more on the socials). In-person: Sun 7/21/24 from 3:30-5:30 PM EST at the Lilypad in Cambridge, MA. Check out Eben on FB/T/IG/BSKY:  @ebenbein and at ebenbein.com

Bonus · Thu, June 27, 2024

S5 E25 Patreon Exclusive: A Preview!

Here we have a preview of the spoken word from Le Cirque Avant la Lune Froide, Saturday, December 3, 2022! Carla Manene Cooke, Andrew Varnon,  David Miller, Elizabeth Applequist, Jacob Chapman, Janet MacFadyen, Gerald Yelle, Richard Wayne Horton, Paul Richmond, and Dennis Piana.. To hear the full episode and lots of other goodies, please consider supporting what we do on our Patreon! patreon.com/meatfortea

S5 E24 · Mon, June 24, 2024

S5 E24 Linda Chown's Annie: How She Came to Be

Earlier in 2024, Meat For Tea Press released Linda Chown's poetry collection Annie: How She Came To Be . Sadly, Linda passed a couple months later. Join Elizabeth and Jane Muschenetz as they do a 'cold read' of the book (with lovely results) and then discuss, well, various aspects of Linda's work and more, in this very-lightly-edited edition of the Meat For Teacast. To get your own copy of Annie please head on over to https://meatfortea.com/chapbooks.htm and buy it there, or grab the ISBN and order it from your favorite local bookseller!

S5 E23 · Thu, June 20, 2024

S5 E23 Jeffrey Feingold revisited! Awards won!

We thought it might be nice to re-play S4 E33 with Jeffrey Feingold. Why? His book The Black Hole Pastrami has been winning awards. Most recently, the National Indie Excellence Award for short story collections, and also a finalist for the International Book Awards. Available from Meat For Tea Press! https://meatfortea.com/chapbooks.htm

Bonus · Thu, June 20, 2024

S5 E23 Jeffrey Feingold revisited! Awards won!

While we're on a tiny break, we thought it might be nice to re-play S4 E33 with Jeffrey Feingold. Why? His book The Black Hole Pastrami has been winning awards. Most recently, the National Indie Excellence Award for short story collections, and also a finalist for the International Book Awards. Available from Meat For Tea Press! https://meatfortea.com/chapbooks.htm --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meatforteacast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meatforteacast/support

S5 E22 · Mon, June 10, 2024

S5 E22: Jack Donahue

What a lovely conversation between Elizabeth and author Jack Donahue. His new novel Lost on Cherry Street is coming out later this June from Willow River Press, part of Between the Lines Publishing! Jack gets into some real detail about his research and backstory behind this book, and treats us to three readings from it as well. As usual, the conversation wanders into really interesting and diverse territory. Grab a snack and a beverage and settle into this one! https://btwnthelines.com/product/lostoncherrystreet/ for more information on the book!

S5 E21 · Tue, May 21, 2024

S5 E21 Jen Jabaily-Blackburn at Splendor Solis Books

Join us for a reading from Jen Jabaily-Blackburn on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Splendor Solis Books in Northampton MA. Jen reads from her new book of poetry Girl in a Bear Suit and also treats us to some other writing. It ends up with a Q&A of sorts with her super cool daughter. This is part of what is becoming an ongoing series of location recordings of local authors in western MA! Thanks to Jen and Splendor Solis for their hospitality! Do check out Jen at https://www.jenjabailyblackburn.com/

S5 E20 · Mon, May 06, 2024

S5 E20: Rebecca Evans

Grab a snack and a beverage and tuck into this great conversation with Elizabeth and writer Rebecca Evans. So much ground covered! She reads some of her work, including an exclusive reading from her upcoming book Safe Handling. Rebecca is also the co-host of a radio show Writer to Writer as well! Learn more at https://rebeccaevanswriter.com

Bonus · Sat, April 27, 2024

S5 E19 (S5 Bonus Episode#2!) Prose Garden April 20, 2024 - Poetry Month Edition

For this special episode we're honored to be able to share with you all the Poetry Month edition of Prose Garden. Recorded live on Zoom on April 20, 2024, it packs a punch. This monthly prose celebration is hosted by Francine Witte and Meg Pokrass. Featuring readings from Francine Witte, Meg Pokrass, Bethany Jarmul, Alexis Rhone Fancher, Brad Rose, Tina Barry, Joshua Michael Stewart, Claire Bateman, Lorette C. Luzajic, and Kathleen McGookey. Enjoy!

S5 E18 · Mon, April 22, 2024

S5 E18 Jeff Weddle

Join Elizabeth and author and professor Jeff Weddle as they talk about some of his 20+ books, the documentary The Outsiders of New Orleans and the book that it came from Bohemian New Orleans: The Story of the Outsider and Loujon Press and so much more. Creative process, the influence of having children on our lives, a smattering of politics and some great readings from a selection of his excellent poems. Check him out on Facebook, and buy his books at Amazon or order them through your local bookseller!

S5 E17 · Mon, April 08, 2024

S5 E17 Scott Ferry and Daniel McGinn

Scott Ferry returns for the third time to the Meat For Teacast, this time with his co-author of their new book, Fill Me With Birds, Daniel McGinn! Great conversation about writing, not writing, some timely politics, and so much more. Join Elizabeth as she has a great chat with these two super writers! Find out more at https://meatfortea.com/chapbooks.htm and at https://ferrypoetry.com/books/

S5 E16 · Mon, March 18, 2024

S5 E16 Tzivia Gover at Splendor Solis Books

Join us for Tzivia Gover's lovely reading/mini-workshop/dreaming in writing event at Splendor Solis Books in Northampton MA on March 8, 2024. Tzivia reads from her book Dreaming on the Page , discusses how dreams can be excellent writing prompts, leads the audience through a mini dream-writing exersise (with impressive results) and more! If you find her suggestions in this recording helpful and interesting, there's a lot more in her books! More can be found about Tzivia here: https://thirdhousemoon.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tziviadreams/

S5 E15 · Mon, March 04, 2024

S5 E15 Christian Livermore Returns!

The third part in our series of Pushcart Prize nominees. Christian Livermore is back for more discussion on her writing, her books, and more. A fascinating conversation! Author of Girl, Lost and Found, We Are Not Okay and The Very Special Dead, Christian also reads from and discusses her upcoming novel The Execution of Tertius Lafontaine as well!

S5 E14 · Tue, February 20, 2024

S5 E14 Kim Keough and Dave Dersham - Second Sundays at Ana Bandeira

Join us for a special afternoon at Ana Bandeira in Northampton MA. Dave Dersham hosts the Second Sunday series there, and for this one, his guest is poet and artitst Kim Keough. They have a lovely back-and-forth between Kim's reading and Dave's songs that we believe you'll enjoy as much as we did. Ana Bandeira is a lovely cafe/confectionary/coffee house, as as such, this recording naturally has all the sounds one would expect in a bustling cafe! https://davedershammusic.com/ https://www.anabandeirachocolates.com/

S5 E13 · Tue, February 06, 2024

S5 E13 Jane Muschenetz

What a fun ride this conversation is. Another in our series of 2023 Pushcart Prize nominees! Elizabeth and writer, poet and artist Jane Muschenetz talk a little writing process, a little teaching, a little current-events-politics - including some of her history emigrating with her parents from Ukraine - and a whole lot more. She reads from her upcoming book Power Point, and her 2023 book All the Bad Girls Wear Russian Accents , and more. You gotta stick around! Find out more about Jane at Jane Muschenetz: Poet | Artist | Palm Frond Zoo | Russian Accents

S5 E12 · Tue, January 23, 2024

S5 E12 Andrew Shelffo

This is a super engaging episode, where Elizabeth and writer/storyteller/teacher/professor Andrew Shelffo get into a lot of deep discussion about pedagogy, writing discipline and practice, dreams as inspiration - and a whole ton more. Andrew also reads a terrific story from a past edition of Meat For Tea that garnered accolades when he read it at that corresponding Cirque. Do stick around!

S5 E11 · Tue, January 09, 2024

S5 E11 John Yamrus and "People and other bad ideas"

This episode features author John Yamrus' third visit to the Meat For Teacast. This time around, he and Elizabeth focus mainly on his most recent Meat For Tea Press book People and Other Bad Ideas but also, as is the usual, go off on tangents - writing and music in particular are covered. It's a lovely time - do stick around! You can find both of his Meat For Tea Press books here: https://meatfortea.com/chapbooks.htm

S5 E10 · Tue, December 19, 2023

S5 E10 John Sheirer "For Now" book release at Splendor Solis Books

For this episode, we have a delightful recording of John Sheirer reading from his book For Now: One-Hundred 100 Word Stories live at Splendor Solis Books in Northampton on December 8th, 2023. A big treat, this reading, plus a lot of background on his writing approach, a fun q&a type session at the end, and more! Do stick around!

S5 E9 · Tue, December 05, 2023

S5 E9: Special preview of Creative Peacemeal's 'The Beatles Episode'

We're pleased to share with you an excerpt of this lovely and fun podcast we were a part of recently. Please check out https://www.creativepeacemeal.com/ for the complete episode and much, much, more! "This special episode features podcast alums, and Beatlephiles, Jack Canfora, Elizabeth MacDuffie, Mark Alan Milller, and Steve March-Tormé. I learned so much in this panel episode about the original Fab Four, and made some great memories. I can't wait for future collaborations! Stay to the end for some fun trivia!"

S5 E8 · Mon, November 20, 2023

S5 E8 Florence Poets Society release reading for Silkworm 16: Wide Open

In this episode we feature a terrific live recording of the opening reading for the release of the Florence Poets Society's Silkworm journal, issue 16, Wide Open. A bit cinéma vérité sonically, but we think that's great! Sit back and enjoy. Host Tommy Twilite is a charm. For more info, please visit http://www.florencepoets.com/

S5 E7 · Mon, November 06, 2023

S5 E7 100 Thousand Poets for Change 2023! Pt.2

Here we present the second half of our participation in the annual 100 Thousand Poets for Change event. If you've not heard of it, definitely look it up! The founder, Michael Rothenberg, sadly passed away in 2022 - he was our guest here in 2020, and we re-visited that episode midway through last season as well. Do check that out - he was a wonderful human. This episode features performances by Tommy Twilite, Eric Lee, LD Green and Mistress Miriam's Two-Cent Revue.

Bonus · Sun, November 05, 2023

S5 E6 Patreon Exclusive: a preview!

Here we have a preview of the spoken word from Le Cirque Avant la Lune Froide, Saturday, December 3, 2022! Jane Yolen & Peter Tacy, Carla Cooke, Chaya Grossberg, Jacob Chapman, Gerald Yelle, Elizabeth Appelquist, Richard Wayne Horton, Tommy Twilite and Charles Coe. To hear the full episode and lots of other goodies, please consider supporting what we do on our Patreon!

S5 E5 · Thu, October 26, 2023

S5 E5 100 Thousand Poets for Change 2023! Pt.1

Here we present the first half of our participation in the annual 100 Thousand Poets for Change event. If you've not heard of it, definitely look it up! The founder, Michael Rothenberg, sadly passed away in 2022 - he was our guest here in 2020, and we re-visited that episode midway through last season as well. Do check that out - he was a wonderful human. This episode features performances by Two.Five, Kim Keough, Daniel Hales of Frost Heaves and Hales, Josh Levy and Adam Zucker of Outro and Beth Filson.

S5 E4 · Mon, October 09, 2023

S5 E4 (S5 Bonus Episode #1!) Christian Livermore - book launch reading and discussion.

For this bonus episode, we're featuring the live (on Zoom) reading and discussion with Christian Livermore for her debut novel on Meat For Tea Press The Very Special Dead. Hosted by noted author Jacob Polley! Please join us and Christian at The Emily Williston Library in Easthampton MA, Oct 18, Splendor Solis Books in Northampton MA, Oct 20, and at the Hygenic Art Gallery, New London, CT Oct 21! She'll be reading from the novel, taking some Q&A and signing books, which will be available for purchase. https://ewmlibrary.org/https://ewmlibrary.org/event/meat-for-tea-author-reading-with-christian-livermore/ https://www.splendorsolisbooks.com/page/SplendorSolisEvents https://www.hygienic.org/events You can find out more about Christian at https://www.christianlivermore.com/ and order her new novel from https://www.meatfortea.com/chapbooks.htm or by visiting meatfortea.com and getting the ISBN and ordering it from your local bookstore!

S5 E3 · Mon, October 02, 2023

S5 E3 Gayle Brandeis - again!

Author, poet, writer Gayle Brandeis has a new book out, Drawing Breath: Essays on Writing, the Body, and Loss, and joins Elizabeth for a second excellent conversation. Too much to list! Just grab a snack/beverage/comfy place to sit and tuck right into this super episode! Be sure to check out Gayle's works at gaylebrandeis.com too!

S5 E2 · Tue, September 19, 2023

S5 E2 ...one of those where Elizabeth and Mark are Featured Guests

One of the great things about hosting a podcast is guesting on other people's podcasts - and radio shows that are also podcasted! This episode features Elizabeth and Mark, both of whom were guests on Tammy Takaishi's Creative Peacemeal, and then were asked by the lovely Tammy to come on her show and interview her for her 100th episode! Here we present a segment of the full podcast. Then, Elizabeth and Mark were guests on the Fabulous 413 with the fabulous Kaliis and Monte - on NEPM radio here in the... 413... which also is available as a podcast after their initial air dates! This is their segment from the September 9th, 2023 show. Do check out their podcasts if you like what you hear here! Creative Peacemeal: https://goodpods.app.link/BHmQeMG2cDb The Fabulous 413: https://goodpods.app.link/5UY544D2cDb https://www.nepm.org/podcast/the-fabulous-413

S5 E1 · Mon, September 04, 2023

S5 E1 Table read of A Long Moment in the South by Richard Wayne Horton

Hi and welcome to the season 5 premiere! We've got a treat for you! Elizabeth and Mark are joined by Jovanna Van Pelt and Richard Wayne Horton in a table reading of A Long Moment in the South, part of Richard's book Artists in the Underworld. The book is out on Human Error Publishing. Richard is a frequent contributor to Meat For Tea. (See also his Meat For Tea Press book Sticks and Bones!) We hope you enjoy this special recording of this excellent work. "Stories do what their roots tell them to do, and the roots run deep in these stories. The book starts with eleven published stories in the dark range, then goes on to “A Long Moment In The South,” flash fiction, set in three Texas towns from 1953 to 1957. A strong voice and a person to person talking style takes the reader inside the stories. "...razor sharp language..." –Amy Laprade, novelist. "...the driest sense of humor...this is a horse that leads YOU to water...and you drink it..." –Joshua Michael Stewart, poet.  You can get your copy of Artists in the Underworld at https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Underworld-2023-Richard-Horton/dp/1948521679 Do check out https://www.humanerrorpublishing.com and of course https://meatfortea.com !

S4 E33 · Mon, July 31, 2023

S4 E33 Jeffrey Feingold

Wrapping up season 4 with a bang! Elizabeth converses with writer Jeffrey Feingold (author of the Meat For Tea Press book The Black Hole Pastrami - Stories and the book There is No Death in Finding Nemo on Impspired.) A lot of ground is covered discussing facets of Creative Non-Fiction and more. Jeffrey reads one of the storied from The Black Hole Pastrami as well. A real treat! More can be found at https://jeffreymfeingold.com/ and very soon his book will be available at https://meatfortea.com/chapbooks.htm

S4 E32 · Tue, July 18, 2023

S4 E32 Jerome Berglund

Wow! What a fast-paced, exciting episode this is! Elizabeth has an amazing conversation with writer Jerome Berglund (author of the Meat For Tea Press book Funny Pages ) and who has also worked on feature films and is also an award-winning fashion and fine arts arts photographer (check out his IMDB!) covering a range of topics from Senryu and Haiku to politics, trials and tribulations of what a college degree is worth, to conspiracies (or are they?) and much much more. He reads some original work as well. Oh! He's also an editor! It's a wild ride. Grab a snack and a beverage and tuck in! Follow him on twitter @BerglundJerome Additonally, please consider donating to support some of our local farms (or local farms wherever you might be) who have been affected by recent flooding/climate change! https://www.gofundme.com/f/mountain-view-farm-flood-damage-fund https://whmp.com/news/160061-western-mass-farms-need-our-help/

S4 E31 · Tue, July 04, 2023

S4 E31 Karen Poppy

A fabulous conversation as writer Karen Poppy joins Elizabeth to talk writing, comparisons and contrasts, some good socio-political talk, and more! Karen reads from their current book Diving at the Lip of the Water, as well as a new, heretofore unreleased piece. And the comparisons and contrasts get illustrated when they read from two favorite authors' works as well. Find out more about Karen at: https://karenpoppy.com https://www.facebook.com/KarenPoppyPage and on Instagram at @13foxesdesigns

Bonus · Thu, June 29, 2023

S4 E30 (S4 Bonus Episode #5) Readers at Le Cirque Avant la Lune Froide!

Here's a preview of a Patreon Exclusive episode, the spoken word section of Le Cirque Avant la Lune Froide, December 3, 2022 at Abandoned Building Brewery. To hear the full episode and more, sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/meatfortea. The higher tiers not only get the bonus audio content, but a PDF of each new issue of Meat For Tea: The Valley Review every quarter! Readers in the full episode are: Andrew Varnon, Gerald Yelle, Lindsay Adkins, Richard Wayne Horton, Mary Jennings, Michael Favala Goldman and Jacob Chapman!

S4 E29 · Tue, June 13, 2023

S4 E29 Lindsay Adkins - Book release at Splendor Solis Books

Join us for this live recording with Linsday Adkins - author of the recent Meat For Tea Press book Fixing The Halo. She reads from her book as well as other works, and we all then get into a nice informal Q&A/chat for a bit as well. Good times! Thanks to the folks at Splendor Solis Books in Northampton MA for hosting and for all their support. Lindsay's book can be ordered at https://meatfortea.com/chapbooks.htm - or you can grab the ISBN from there and have your local bookstore order it! (It's also available online in the kinda obvious place as well...) Learn more about Lindsay at http://lindsayadkins.net/ Also, do check out https://www.splendorsolisbooks.com/

S4 E28 · Mon, May 29, 2023

S4 E28 Francesca Bell

Join Elizabeth and Francesca Bell, author and poet of What Small Sound, Bright Stain and Whoever Drowned Here in a great conversation. Trigger warnings, censorship, speaking (and translating) German, and more. Francesca reads a couple of selections from What Small Sound and also a poem from her upcoming book of Max Sessner poems, translated from his native German. Find more about Francesca at https://www.francescabellpoet.com/ Learn more about the playlists that Elizabeth's son does at https://www.mayithowl.com/

Bonus · Mon, May 22, 2023

S4 E27 (S4 Bonus Episode #4) Elizabeth MacDuffie on the Notes McGotes Podcast

For this bonus we have an excerpt from Episode 259 of the Notes McGotes where Brandon flies solo with Elizabeth discussing Patti Smith Group's album Easter. If you like what you hear here, please do check out the full episode and more wherever you get your favorite podcasts! For more about the Notes McGotes Podcast, go here: https://linktr.ee/notesmcgotespod

S4 E26 · Mon, May 08, 2023

S4 E26 Dianne and Kevin Germain of Splendor Solis Books

We're joined by Dianne and Kevin Germain of Splendor Solis Books in Northampton, MA. We have a really great chat about how they came to own and run their store, their history, record and book shopping, tin cans and string, and a whole lot more! Grab a snack and a beverage and settle in for this fun conversation! https://www.splendorsolisbooks.com/ Mentioned in this episode, the album We're OK. But We're Lost Anyway. from Orchestre Tout Puissant Marcel Duchamp.

Bonus · Sun, April 30, 2023

S4 E25 Patreon Exclusive: a preview!

For this exclusive episode, we have the readers for the Meat For Tea portion of the Human Error Publishing Poetry Month reading from April 2, 2023 at the Divine Theater at Gateway City Arts in Holyoke, MA. Featuring Tam Fricke, Gerald Yelle and Lindsay Adkins! Enjoy this preview featuring one of Lindsay's pieces from her chapbook (on Meat For Tea Press) Fixing The Halo. If you enjoyed this and want to hear the rest of the readings, plus lots of other Patreon exclusive stuff, please consider joining our Patreon at patreon.com/meatfortea

S4 E24 · Wed, April 19, 2023

S4 E24 100th Episode!

Hey hey! Welcome to a live recording in our house with David P. Miller, Jane Wiley, Tommy Twilite, Daniel Hales and James Lowe! Join us for a semi-free-form discussion, with a reading from David, and music from Tommy and The Frost Heaves & HaLeS: Daniel and James (with Tommy joining in) and much more. Be a fly on the wall at Meat For Teacast HQ with this largely unedited capture of a good hang with some great people! Yes, there's "language" and there's "politics" but at this point, 100 episodes in to the Meat For Tea Cast, what do you expect?! Ha. Please grab a beverage and snack and sit back and enjoy the ride.

Bonus · Sun, April 09, 2023

S4 E23 Patreon Exclusive: a preview!

For this episode, the dynamic duo Fred Cracklin said we could share their set from Le Cirque Avant la Lune Froide: Saturday, December 3, 2022! It's a rockin' good time. To hear the full set, subscribe to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/meatfortea for this and other goodies, with lots more to come!

S4 E22 · Mon, April 03, 2023

S4 E22: Marina Barcenilla

Join Elizabeth as she has one heck of a talk with Marina Barcenilla - independent perfumer and fragrance educator, and, randomly, an Astrobiology Doctoral Researcher at the University of Westminster and Natural History Museum in London. This one is lively! Chemicals! Natural Cosmetics! Pedro Pascal! The conversation also goes full Chant Rat. (You'll need to listen to get it. Listen! You'll love it.) More about Marina can be found here: https://www.marinabarcenilla.com https://mbparfums.com and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marinabarcenillaparfums https://www.instagram.com/marina_barcenilla

S4 E21 · Mon, March 27, 2023

S4 E21 Patreon Exclusive: a preview!

Bad Girls Book Party - the Bad Girls of Poetry! Hi hi! So, we have here a terrific reading celebrating Jane Muschenetz's chapbook All the Bad Girls Wear Russian Accents. Host:  Katie Manning ( Whale Road Review ) Featuring:  Jane Muschenetz Readers: John Guzlowski , Elizabeth MacDuffie (Meat for Tea) , Tara Lynn Masih , Shyla Shehan ( The Good Life Review ), Marjorie Tesser ( Mom Egg Review )

S4 E20 · Mon, March 20, 2023

S4 E20 Madcollage

Buckle up! One heck of a conversation with Elizabeth and Madcollage, collage artist, writer and the host of the Six Impossible Things podcast! The discussion ranges from Alice in Wonderland to artist statements, from old school TV to analog vs. digital in the visual arts, and more! For more information, check out these links: Six Impossible Things Trailer:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/2CYfprIN6Dnr0KxUccJALk   Madcollage website:  https://www.madcollage.com/shop Madcollage Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lovemadcollage/ Madcollage Linktree for Redbubble and more:  https://linktr.ee/madcollage

S4 E19 · Tue, March 07, 2023

S4 E19 John Yamrus - again!

We welcome back writer John Yamrus. Elizabeth and John have a free-form conversation ranging from music to writing and much more. John's most recent book, Twenty Four Poems is available from Meat For Tea Press, and his prior book Selected Poems: The Director's Cut, an expansive volume is out through Concrete Mist Press. John reads from his works including some newer, never-published poems! A terrific ride, we promise. For more from John, go back and check out S2 E18!

S4 E18 · Tue, February 21, 2023

S4 E18 Rick Paar and Joshua Michael Stewart

Ahoy! Elizabeth has a great chat session with Meat For Tea contributors Rick Paar and Joshua Michael Stewart in this packed episode. They read from their most recent works, including a new, unpublished piece from Joshua, and much much more! Rick's book God Bless America and Breakfast Burritos to Go (Meat For Tea Press) can be found here: https://www.meatfortea.com/chapbooks.htm and https://www.amazon.com/God-Bless-America-Breakfast-Burritos/dp/B0BJYQ7S3D/ and Joshua can be found at https://www.joshuamichaelstewart.com/ Their reading (Tuesday, Feb 21, 2023) is listed here: https://www.facebook.com/events/867387794489389

S4 E17 · Tue, February 07, 2023

S4 E17 Scott Ferry, Lillian Necakov & Lauren Scharhag

We welcome the authors of our upcoming Meat For Tea Press book Midnight Glossolalia to this engaging episode. They read some of the works in this collaborative book, talk about creative process and a ton more. Do tuck in! Warning! There is some "language" in this episode. But we're all adults here, right? Right.

S4 E16 · Mon, January 23, 2023

S4 E16 Mary Buchinger and Mark Lew

The third and last installment in our 2022 Pushcart Nominees' series, this one features a terrific conversation with Mary Buchinger and Mark Lew. Topic range from the english language and the importance of retaining words to writing processes, and beyond. They read their nominated pieces as well - a real treat. AND! We've got more 6 Word Stories culled from our Meat For Teacast Facebook page participants! If you've not heard the prior two installments of the Pushcart Nominees' series, we highly recommend going back to those - after you've finished this episode, of course! https://lewwriter.com/?page_id=235 https://www.marybuchinger.com/

Bonus · Mon, January 16, 2023

S4 E15 Patreon Exclusive: a preview!

For this episode, it's all about music. The live music from the June 2022 Cirque, in fact. Two bands! First up, we have The Urojets, then Owen Manure. Please enjoy these great shows, recorded live at Abandoned Building Brewery at Les Cirques des Abeilles: Saturday, June 11, 2022. For the full episode, please consider joining our Patreon at patreon.com/meatfortea - you'll get a bunch of cool stuff and the joy that comes with supporting an independent arts and literary journal and it's related podcast!

S4 E14 · Tue, January 10, 2023

S4 E14 Carla Cooke and Robert Peate

Welcome back for part two of our three-part series featuring our 2022 Pushcart Prize nominees. Carla Cooke and Robert Peate talks writing, some politics, media, and more with Elizabeth in this engrossing episode. Make yourself comfortable and tuck right in! Carla's work in Meat For Tea can be found in the Russian Caravan issue, and Robert's in the Mugwort, Russian Caravan, Criadilla de Toro and Passionfruit issues. meatfortea.com/buy.htm

S4 E13 · Mon, December 19, 2022

S4 E13 Charles Coe and Tamara Fricke

Welcome to part one of our three-part series featuring our 2022 Pushcart Prize nominees. Charles Coe and Tamara Fricke have an extensive conversation - not to mention highly entertaining! - with Elizabeth, discussing writing and the creative process, featuring them reading some of their works, including those nominated for the Pushcart, and much, much more. Grab a beverage, a snack, and tuck right in! https://www.amazon.com/stores/Tamara-M-Fricke/author/B01D90OR1K https://www.charlescoe.org/

Bonus · Sat, December 10, 2022

S4 E12 (S4 Bonus #3) Elizabeth MacDuffie on Learn German Through Music Podcast

(Opening song by Tom Kovar - thanks, Tom!) We have a special preview of this episode from Paisley Productions' Learn German Through Music podcast, where Elizabeth was that episode's guest! "A great way to learn German for music lovers! Learn 30 new vocabulary words each lesson by listening to popular German language songs. Each lesson features a song in a different genre, from indie to rap, punk to reggae, pop to heavy metal, "Learn German though Music” will help you build vocabulary quickly, while improving listening and pronunciation skills. We hope you will enjoy this podcast, and benefit from music as a fun, and effective learning tool!" Direct link to the episode featured here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2CuwKjZmfIfGnYSvSzFPSK?si=qdC5WkLNRhiwRhi0hSSPlw Link to Learn German Through Music podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3JpaBUaBBb9JWk2djk533g Podcast socials: https://twitter.com/GermanthruMusic https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077572148829

S4 E11 · Mon, November 28, 2022

S4 E11 Matthew McKee

Elizabeth and Matthew McKee have a great conversation about his new book Keeping the Stars Awake from Atmosphere Press, how he landed in Japan, and a whole lot more! Let us mention, please, that his website is https://matthewjmckee.com - it might not have been clear in the episode itself!

S4 Enull · Thu, November 24, 2022

In Memorium: Michael Rothenberg

We're reprising our episode (S1 E20, August 20, 2020)  - our conversation with Michael Rothenberg - upon the sad news of his passing. Our hearts go out to all of those whose lives he touched. He will be very dearly missed. The twentieth episode of the Meat For Teacast, and the season one finale! Join Elizabeth in conversation with Michael Rothenberg, writer, artist, and co-founder of 100,000 Poets, Artists and Musicians for Change. And hear the world premiere of a track from his new album Dystopic Relapse, with the track "Incarceration of the Orange Bartender." (Longineu Parsons-trumpet. Michael Bakan-drums and percussion. Brian Hall-double bass. Tribal Records. Tribaldisorder.com ).

S4 E10 · Mon, November 14, 2022

S4 E10 Scott Ferry

Join Elizabeth and author/poet and RN Scott Ferry for a lively conversation about poetry and writing, some politics, his background, and much more! He reads some of his works as well - a big treat. Find more about Scott and his books here: https://ferrypoetry.com/books/

Bonus · Sun, November 13, 2022

S4 E9 (S4 Bonus #2) Elizabeth MacDuffie on The Ratchet Book Club's Storytellers

We have a special preview of this episode from Derik Jones' Ratchet Book Club. "In this episode, Elizabeth from the Meat for Tea podcast, Stew from the Stew World Order podcast, Paisley from the Learn German Through Music podcast and Amanda from the Momma Murdered a Podcast join together to create a story based on the following phrases: Nudist, Invitation from a stranger, and Box of hair. Enjoy." Check out the full episode here: https://www.goodpods.com/episodes/24460513 Also: "4 Minds. One Story. We have fused two age-old activities; Storytelling and the game Telephone into a thrilling new medium. Storytellers. We build delicious little narratives. Come try one. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tales-we-tell/support "

Bonus · Sun, November 06, 2022

S4 E8 Patreon Exclusive: a preview!

Jane Yolen and Peter Tacy! For the full episode, please consider joining our Patreon and help support what we do. We promise exclusive stuff over there! This is a live recording from October 25, 2022 at the Emily Williston Library in Easthampton MA. Unedited, and cleaned up as best as could be (air handler in the same room as the reading!) they read from their Meat For Tea Press book The Black Dog Poems, as well as other "back and forth" poems, and have a lovely informal Q&A at the end. https://www.patreon.com/meatfortea

S4 E7 · Mon, October 31, 2022

S4 E7 John Berglund

What a great conversation we had with John Berglund of Tijon (Saint Martin, Charlottesville and New Orleans). He's an expert perfumer and author, and our chat ranges from perfuming, writing, life on the island of Saint Martin (and our meeting him on our visit there) and beyond. https://www.tijon.com/

S4 E6 · Tue, October 18, 2022

S4 E6 Lesléa Newman and Tzivia Gover

Authors Lesléa Newman and Tzivia Gover and Elizabeth discuss their writing, their latest book Sleep Tight Through The Night , and provide readings from their works. The discussion goes, as is par for the Meat For Teacast way, wide-ranging. Grab a cuppa and settle in! https://tziviagover.com/ https://lesleanewman.com/

S4 E5 · Sun, October 09, 2022

S5 E5 Patreon Exclusive: a preview!

Here's a preview of the full episode available to our Patreon supporters. Please consider signing up and supporting what we do. For as little as $2/month, you get all the exclusive content uploaded to our Patreon. For $4/month, you also get a PDF of each new issue after it comes out! https://www.patreon.com/meatfortea Here's what's in store: At this year's North Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival, there were the Spoken Word in the Woods events, hosted by Paul Richmond and Human Error Publishing. This exclusive recording of Meat For Tea's contribution to these events features an introduction and Reading by our own Elizabeth MacDuffie, with featured readers Joshua Michael Stewart, Jacob Chapman and Candace Curran!

S4 E4 · Sun, October 09, 2022

S4 E4 Mark Budman

Tuck into this engaging conversation with author Mark Budman (see also S3 E5 Susan O'Neill and Mark Budman!) whose latest work The Most Excellent Immigrant is the main, but hardly only, topic of conversation. He treats us to two lengthy and fantastic readings from the new book, and as usual, the conversation takes plenty of twists and turns! To seek out more, go to http://markbudman.com/

S4 E3 · Mon, September 19, 2022

S4 E3 Christian Livermore

Wowza, do Elizabeth and Christian Livermore ever go deep on this one. They discuss her upcoming book We Are Not Okay and dive deep into some of the politics, personal experiences and sociology involved. She also reads some really compelling sections of the book. And of course, as is the way of the Meat For Teacast, they go off on delightful tangents. You can find out more about Christian's books at https://www.christianlivermore.com/books-1 Also mentioned in this episode are her current reads/listens/watches: Heavy by Kiese Laymon is a current read. Leadbelly, especially 'Where Did You Sleep Last night,' and the music of William Elliott Whitmore. Ted Bundy: Falling for a Killer is a recommended viewing.

Bonus · Mon, September 05, 2022

S4 E2 (S4 Bonus #1) Elizabeth MacDuffie on The Antler Queens: A Yellowjackets Podcast

As we reset our schedule to our regular release dates, here's an excerpt from Elizabeth's appearance on the Antler Queens podcast! If you want to hear the entire episode, go here: https://antlerqueenspodcast.podbean.com/e/yellowjackets-fan-panel-july-2022/

S4 E1 · Mon, August 29, 2022

S4 E1 Donna Lynch and Steven Archer

Welcome to the first episode of Season 4! Wow. Buckle up. Our conversation with authors, musicians, writers, Bram Stoker Award nominees - - -  goes left, right, up, down and all around. Please tuck in and enjoy with us, this chat, covering writing, the creative process, running weatherproof CAT-5 cable under a porch out to a garage in the rain - and, well - you'll have to listen to find out! Places to find out more: https://egolikeness.bandcamp.com/ https://stoneburnerofficial.bandcamp.com/ https://rawdogscreaming.com/authors/donna-lynch/ https://rawdogscreaming.com/authors/steven-archer/ https://egolikeness.bigcartel.com/ Plus facebook, instagram, tiktok, twitter, and all that good stuff. Easy peasy to search for them! So get on it.

Bonus · Mon, August 22, 2022

S3 E27 (S3 bonus episode #2!) Elizabeth MacDuffie on the No Book Club podcast

Join host Matt Latham with our own Elizabeth MacDuffie discussing Yellowjackets - and in particular the character of Shauna - on the No Book Club podcast! For the full episode, please search your favorite podcast listening service for No Book Club episode 14 from July 25, 2022.  https://wemadethisnetwork.com/category/podcasts/tv-podcasts/no-book-club/ From the episode description: "Character Spotlight on... Shauna Welcome back to NO BOOK CLUB: A YELLOWJACKETS PODCAST... In the first of a series of specials between Seasons 1 and 2, your host Matt Latham is joined by Meat for Tea publisher and podcaster Elizabeth Macduffie, for this character spotlight discussing Shauna in detail... Host / Editor Matt Latham Guest Elizabeth Macduffie"

Bonus · Mon, August 15, 2022

S3 E26 (S3 bonus episode #1!) Elizabeth MacDuffie on The Notes McGotes Podcast

Elizabeth was a guest on The Notes McGotes Podcast recently! The July 29, 2022 episode "Episode 179: Baby I'm-a Want You by Bread with Elizabeth MacDuffie" their description of her appearance is as follows: "What a way to end hate month then with this WONDER of an album by a band who is more moldy than the protein you find on the crust. The conversation we had with Elizabeth was one of a kind, filled with puns and *NSYNC." also: https://www.facebook.com/TheNotesMcGotesPodcast

S3 E25 · Mon, August 01, 2022

S3 E25 Daniel Hales

What a fun freeform chat we had with Daniel Hales, author, artist and musician (of Frost Heaves and Hales, Umbral and The Ambiguities.) We talk about music, writing, subtleties of submitting work to literary journals (and their themes/not themes) and more. He reads a couple of pieces of his work and plays a couple songs live for us as well. Do check this out! https://danielhales.com https://dhatfh.bandcamp.com https://umbralberlin.bandcamp.com https://theambiguities.bandcamp.com

S3 E24 · Mon, July 18, 2022

S3 E24 Jason Mazzotta aka Jason Bourgeois

Elizabeth and Mark have a great chat with Jason Mazzotta about music, recording at home, writing, films, records, books, and a ton more. A fun, sprawling (as usual!) conversation. Grab a snack and tuck in! You can find more of his (and Beach Honey's) music here: jasonbourgeois.bandcamp.com & beachhoney.bandcamp.com Instagram: @jasonbourgeoismusic & @beachhoneymusic And find more about his films here: vimeo.com/thehypnosisclub Instagram: @thehypnosisclub And all about Rub Wrongways Records' releases (some as mentioned in this episode) here: rubwrongwaysrecords.bandcamp.com

S3 E23 · Mon, July 04, 2022

S3 E23 Patrick Scott

Elizabeth has a marvelous conversation with author Patrick Scott, discussing his book Unburied as well as writing methods and ideas, and in a twist, he turns the tables and "interviews" Elizabeth for a bit as well. He reads excerpts from his book, as well as a past short story contribution to Meat For Tea. Find out more at Twitter:  @patrickscottbo1 Instagram:  @patrickscottbooks and at https://atmospherepress.com/ Also, regarding the ways you can support womens' health - as we discuss in the intro - here are some links: https://abortioncarenetwork.org https://keepourclinics.org https://nnaf.org/givetolocalfunds

S3 E22 · Tue, June 21, 2022

S3 E22 Maxim Furek

We have a lengthy conversation with Maxim W. Furek, author of Somebody Else's Dream - Dakota, The Buoys & "Timothy". It's a far ranging discussion from the song and the band that made it (in)famous), to the paranormal, and much more! Find his book and more here: https://www.maximfurek.com

S3 E21 · Mon, May 30, 2022

S3 E21: Elizabeth MacDuffie on the Better Left Unsaid Podcast!

Elizabeth was Zach Brinkman's guest on his excellent podcast Better Left Unsaid. Enjoy this excerpt, then go check out the full episode as well as all the other BLU episodes wherever you get your podcasts! "Zach is joined by Elizabeth Macduffie, Host of the Meat for Teacast and Co-founder and editor of Meat For Tea, The Valley Review. We dive into composition and make stops at sooooo many tangents along the way!   Listen to H Jon Benjamin's Jazz Album at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTQEVXLAfc4   Find Meat For Tea at https://meatfortea.com/ and submit your own stories at to be featured at http://meatfortea.com/submit.htm   Submit your embarrassing stories at blunsaid.podcast@gmail.com and follow us on our social media! Instagram: @bl_unsaid Twitter: @blunsaidpodcast"

S3 E20 · Mon, May 16, 2022

S3 E20 Reid Messerschmidt

Writer and Creator of The Irrationally Exuberant Podcast, Reid Messerschmidt has a great and diverse chat with Elizabeth about, well, a lot of stuff. A whole lot of stuff. No kidding. Lots of stuff. Great Stuff. And Reid reads some of his works. A Do-Not-Miss! Find The Irrationally Exuberant here , or wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

S3 E19 · Mon, May 02, 2022

S3 E19 Jacob Chapman

Elizabeth and writer, musician and physician Jacob Chapman have a great chat about writing, process, and music, as well as, well, a lot of things! He is a many-time contributor to Meat For Tea. Links mentioned in the podcast: His latest book Here Over Here Over Here:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/194852175X?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 His band: Camel City Drivers:  https://camelcitydrivers.bandcamp.com Khruangbin (The Universe Smiles Upon You is Jacob's favorite album of theirs):  https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-universe-smiles-upon-you/1098176465

S3 E18 · Mon, April 18, 2022

S3 E18 Elizabeth MacDuffie and Mark Alan Miller on the Creative Peacemeal Podcast

Elizabeth and Mark were both guests recently on the excellent podcast Creative Peacemeal, hosted by Music Therapist, Musician and Podcaster Tammy Takaishi. We feature portions of each of their episodes on this episode, as well as a whole lot of Six Word Stories. To hear the entire episodes, please check them out wherever you get your favorite podcasts, or click the links below. For more on Creative Peacemeal, please go to  Tammy's website , where you can find all the episodes... Direct links to  Mark's Episode and Elizabeth's Episode . "Well known, and up-and-coming guests—ranging from artists, actors, musicians, authors, illustrators, chefs, designers, and more—share starts, struggles, triumphs, and more in compelling, thought-provoking interviews. The show is sure to inspire, spark curiosity, and maybe even having you dust off that clarinet, pick up a paintbrush, start that novel, or anything else you can dream.You can find host, Tammy Takaishi, a Board Certified-Music Therapist, continuing the conversation about fine and creative arts, along with recipes from guests via her blog ."

S3 E17 · Mon, April 04, 2022

S3 E17 Nicola Thomis

In which Elizabeth has a lovely conversation with UK writer Nicola Thomis. Thomis was recently nominated for a Jasmine Award for her Nosings column in the most recent issue of Meat For Tea (V 15 I 4 - "Raw".) They talk about writing, perfume and perfume making, scent memory and a whole lot more. Seriously, tuck into this one!

S3 E16 · Mon, March 28, 2022

S3 E16 Patreon Exclusive: a preview!

Going back to 2012, when Meat For Tea had exclusive CDs included in each issue, this conversation was recorded via Google Voice with Scratch Acid and The Jesus Lizard's David Yow. Yow is also an actor and visual artist, and contributed the front cover for the Camomile issue at that point. There were only 50 CDs made at that time, so this is a rarity from the archives. Please note that internet voice recording isn't as good as it kind of is today.

S3 E15 · Mon, March 21, 2022

S3 E15 John Sheirer

In this episode, Elizabeth has a lengthy chat with author John Sheirer, author of the book Stumbling Through Adulthood: Linked Stories, where they discuss, amongst many things, the teaching of writing, some politics, and much more (including a mutual love of the Real Housewives franchise!) John Sheirer (pronounced “shy-er”) lives in Northampton, Massachusetts, with his wonderful wife, Betsy, and happy dog, Libby. He has taught writing and communications for 29 years at Asnuntuck Community College in Enfield, Connecticut, where he also serves as editor and faculty advisor for Freshwater Literary Journal  (submissions welcome). He writes a monthly column on current events for his hometown newspaper, the Daily Hampshire Gazette , and his books include memoir, fiction, poetry, educational materials, essays, political satire, and photography.

S3 E14 · Mon, March 07, 2022

S3 E14 Jennifer Coates and Arad Evans of Heroes of Toolik

Elizabeth and Mark have a terrific chat with Arad Evans and Jennifer Coates of the band Heroes of Toolik. They talk about making music and art during the pandemic, their history, their other career lives, and more..! Heroes of Toolik will be appearing at the March 12, 2022 Meat For Tea Cirque (and therefore might show up in a future Meat For Teacast episode!) along with the band Pineapples. This episode features their songs Waiting, Cuincunx and Warm. The video mentioned for the song Waiting is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5iNQ5wuPYo Find more about Heroes of Toolik: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtgrjcw8QOI4wYN_TXU3Stw https://soundcloud.com/heroes-of-toolik https://www.heroesoftoolik.com/ https://www.facebook.com/HeroesOfToolik/

S3 E13 · Sun, February 27, 2022

S3 E13 Patreon Exclusive: a preview!

Elizabeth and writer Tara Orzolek discuss the series Yellowjackets with a book-club-like perspective. The full episode can be heard by becoming a Patron over at www.patreon.com/meatfortea. By becoming a supporter, you'll get exclusive content like this, plus advance listens to other bonus Meat For Tea episodes, and will help support Meat For Tea: The Valley Review, the Meat For Teacast, and all we do, plus our eternal thanks!

S3 E12 · Mon, February 21, 2022

S3 E12 Michael Washburn

Elizabeth has a great conversation with long-time Meat For Tea contributor, author Michael Washburn, covering philosophies on writing, exacting use of language, and much more! Check out Michael's books The Uprooted and Other Stories, When We're Grownups and Stranger, Stranger. https://www.amazon.com/Uprooted-Other-Stories-Michael-Washburn/dp/1949180131/ https://www.amazon.com/When-Were-Grownups-Michael-Washburn/dp/1951214536/ https://www.amazon.com/Stranger-Short-Stories-Michael-Washburn/dp/1951896378/

S3 E11 · Mon, February 07, 2022

S3 E11 Matt Tarlecki of Abandoned Building Brewery

After years of collaboration on the Meat For Tea Cirques and other events like 100 Thousand Poets For Change, and Poems, Prose and Pints with Matt and his excellent brewery, Abandoned Building Brewery (aaaand! Let's dedicate this episode also to the superior staff at the brewery as well - you'll be hard pressed to find a better bunch of folks!) we thought it overdue to chat with him about his roots, how the brewery came to be, and more! Grab your favorite beverage (may I recommend their Cool Beans coffee stout, if that's your kind of thing - Mark) and tuck right in! Visit www.abandonedbuildingbrewery.com for more details! To revisit some episodes regarding Black History Month and Black Lives Matter discussions - and beyond - please check out S2 E12 with Kimaya Diggs, S1 E17 with Nicole Young and Kaliis Smith (with music from Pamela Means as well) S1 E16 with Khalif Neville, for starters!

S3 E10 · Tue, January 25, 2022

S3 E10 Miranda Brown and Brian Marchese

We sure had a great time talking with Miranda Brown and Brian Marchese for this episode! Miranda is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has not only her own recordings and performances in her dossier, but has played with many luminaries like AC Newman, The New Pornographers, Ryan Adams, Crooked Fences, The Lonesome Brothers, Eric Bachman, David Dondero, The Space Elevators, and Oh No Oh My. Brian also is a multi-instrumentalist, known widely for his drumming and, aside from his own solo project Sitting Next To Brian, is or has been a part of many great bands like The Fawns, School For The Dead, Gentle Hen, Lo-Fine, Goldwater, The Figments, The Mal Thursday Quintet, Our Wicked Hearts, and many more, and has played on records by such cool folks like Mark Mulcahy and Haunt. There's so much covered in here - it's a long one (but worth it!) - including sharing some memories and cool stories of their musical careers, and a lot more outside of just music. Songs featured during the conversation: Glacier - "Snow" Our Wicked Hearts - "I Should Go" Pineapples - "Early Waters" The Fawns - "Sun" Miranda Brown and band - "The Get Around"

S3 E9 · Mon, January 10, 2022

S3 E9 Gerald Yelle and Richard Wayne Horton

We get together with these two superb writers to talk, well, writing! And hear some of their works - including a piece from each that the other admires. Gerald Yelle and Richard Horton are two of Meat For Tea's most loyal contributors - and participants in the live release parties (the Cirques) and are featured in several of our episodes going back to Cirques past, so do seek those out as well! And stay tuned to the end for some new 6 word stories from the folks over on the Meat For Teacast Facebook page. Special co-host again, Sebastian!

S3 E8 · Mon, December 27, 2021

S3 E8 Le Cirque de Noël

We go back to the December 2019 Meat For Tea release show Le Cirque de Noël, with featured readers David P. Miller, Dina Friedman, Peter Urkowitz, Jacob Chapman, Gerald Yelle and Richard Wayne Horton. But wait! Stick around for music from the bands that evening, December Boy and The Feldons. (For more of the December Boy set, please also check out S1 E11!)   December Boy: https://mattsilberstein.bandcamp.com/ The Feldons: https://thefeldonsus.wordpress.com/

S3 E7 · Tue, December 14, 2021

S3 E7 Les Cirque des Fantômes Étranges

Another visit to the Meat For Tea release party archives! This takes us back to 2019, September, and the Les Cirque des Fantômes Étranges party! Spoken word galore from Nina Rossi, Kim Keough, Richard Wayne Horton, Gerald Yelle, Jacob Chapman, Carolyn Cushing, Seth Cable and Ernest Brute! And musical selections from that night from Strange Hours and Walking Ghosts. Special guest on this episode, Sebastian Miller, helping us host. #irrationallyexuberant

S3 E6 · Sun, November 28, 2021

S3 E6 Le Cirque aux Pommes

Another trip back to one of the Meat For Tea release parties - the Cirques - but not too far back... From September 2021, we bring you all the live recordings from that evening - the spoken word with Michael Favala Goldman, Gerald Yelle, Jacob Chapman and Richard Wayne Horton, and live music from Angry Baby and Editrix! And a bonus - the introduction segment was recorded live on location over Thanksgiving, so we have special guests!

S3 E5 · Sun, November 14, 2021

S3 E5 Susan O'Neill and Mark Budman

Welcome back! Or thanks for joining us if you're new here! This episode, Elizabeth has an extensive conversation with authors, editors, publishers (and so much more!) Susan O'Neill and Mark Budman, who are, among other things, were co-publishers of Vestal Review. Their current work is the upcoming Short, Vigorous Roots anthology ( markbudman.com/short-vigorous-roots-anthology or go to Ooligan Press at ooliganpress.com ) of flash fiction from immigrant and migrant writers. But the talk goes far and wide! For more information, please go to markbudman.com and http://susanoneill.us 

S3 E4 · Mon, November 01, 2021

S3 E4 Sarah McCartney

Episode 51! Happy 51! Elizabeth has a great conversation with Sarah McCartney, perfumer, writer, yoga instructor, youtube creator, musician... well, we could go on and on. A great chat with a wide range from the olfactory to the political, and well beyond. Find out more about Sarah at http://facebook.com/sarah.mccartney1, @scenthusiasm_ltd on Instagram, http://https://www.4160tuesdays.com/ and look for her book The Perfume Companion, written with Samantha Scriven; we suggest https://bookshop.org/books/the-perfume-companion-the-definitive-guide-to-choosing-your-next-scent/9780711242180 or ordering it through your local independent bookstore.  Also check out https://nanowrimo.org/ and http://centerfornewamericans.weebly.com/30-poems-in-november.html !

S3 E3 · Mon, October 18, 2021

S3 E3 100,000 Poets, Artists and Musicians for Change 2021, Meat For Tea edition.

Join us for this Zoom event in celebration of 10 years of 100tpc.org. Spoken word performances from Gayle Brandeis, Linda Kraus, D. Dina Friedman, Kristin Bock, Jessamyn Smyth, Marissa Perez, and featured reader Tommy Twilite. Recorded and streamed live on September 25, 2021. As this was a live Zoom event, the audio quality varies wildly. With apologies, we still hope you enjoy the excellent content contained therein! See S1 E20 for Elizabeth's chat with 100TPFC's co-founder Michael Rothenberg, S3 E2 for our conversation with Jessamyn Smyth, S2 E24 for our time with Massachusetts 2021-2023 Beat Poet Laureate Tommy Twilite, and S1 E24 for Elizabeth's talk with Gayle Brandeis for more!

S3 E2 · Tue, October 05, 2021

S3 E2 Jessamyn Smyth

Buckle up! We have a super chat with writer, professor, all-around-terrific-person Jessamyn Smyth, discussing her new book, philosophies on writing and reading and much, much more. She reads from her new book, Gilgamesh Wilderness as well - you get to hear it here first! You can find out more about Jessamyn at http://jessamynsmyth.net Look for her new book, out soon on Saddle Road Press, wherever fine books can be found (hint: ask your local bookstore to order it for you if they don't carry it!) Go to http://saddleroadpress.com for more information as well.

S3 E1 · Mon, September 20, 2021

S3 E1 David Solheim and Barbara Laman

Welcome to the season three premiere episode! It's a doozy of a conversation that Elizabeth had with her former professor and his excellent wife, both excellent writers and contributors to Meat For Tea, as well as publishers and published authors in their own right. Lots of excellent reading of theirs and others' works, as well as a wide ranging conversation of many things political, philosophical, geographical and much much more! David was the North Dakota Statehood Centennial Poet and is an Emeritus Associate Poet Laureate of North Dakota, and an Emeritus Professor at Dickinson State University in North Dakota. Barbara is also an Emeritus Professor of English at DSU. Grab a snack and settle in! Be sure to visit www.buffalocommonspress.com

S2 E25 · Sun, August 15, 2021

S2 E25 Jane Yolen and Peter Tacy

The season two finale - and what a finale it is! We had a terrific chat with poets, writers - and musicians! - Jane Yolen and Peter Tacy. They read several new poems, some to be in the upcoming issue of Meat For Tea, a couple in previous issues, and more! Tuck in and enjoy our conversation with these two brilliant folks. Find out more at: www.janeyolen.com 

S2 E24 · Sun, August 01, 2021

S2 E24 Thomas Clark aka Tommy Twilite

In our penultimate episode for season 2, we have - in our own Meat For Teacast dining room studio - a great meeting with Thomas Clark, aka Tommy Twilite. Poet, musician, former fireman, 2021 Massachusetts Beat Poet Laureate and so much more. Join us for a lovely chat filled with all sorts of topics and some of his poetry and music - all recorded live under the Three Elephants™ here at Meat For Tea central (replete with passing traffic sounds and other noises - hey! - it's our home, it's hot out so we opened windows and got up to refresh our beverages :) )  Be sure to join us next episode for the season finale - but don't worry, we'll be back with season three before you can blink. Find more about Thomas and the Florence Poets Society at http://www.florencepoets.com/ Episode thumbnail photo credit: F. Alex Johnson. (Look HIM up too!)

S2 E23 · Sun, July 18, 2021

S2 E23 Candace Curran and Nina Rossi

We have a great chat with writers, artists and musicians Candace Curran and Nina Rossi. They regale us with some live spoken word performances as well. Also featuring music from She Said! This was another internet conversation, so there are some glitches, so you know. The first 10 minutes or so of our audio was somehow also strangely corrupted, so during that time, both sides of the conversation were VOIP audio only. Technology!

S2 E22 · Sun, July 04, 2021

S2 E22 Joshua Michael Stewart

We have a great chat with writer and musician Joshua Michael Stewart. He reads several of his poems, discusses some of the methods he's used, and a lot more. Also, we feature four pieces of his music! In Joshua's words: ""Jig for Jim" is an original composition from my first album, "Ghost in the Room." "Brother..." & "Nobody's Business" are old traditional songs (public domain) that will be on my upcoming album "Bitches Banjo" released July 20, 2021 and "Baby Won't You Please Come Home" is also a traditional song on the upcoming album, but this version is an alternate take that won't be on the album." Learn more about Joshua at www.joshuamichaelstewart.com

S2 E21 · Sun, June 20, 2021

S2 E21 Cirque du Pamplemousse

Going back to Saturday, June 8, 2013, we have some readers and music featured in that night's release party. Spoken Word from Elizabeth MacDuffie, David P. Miller, Camille Meyer and Stephanie Baird, and music from HugFace (Curious Buddies) and Kim Gordon and Bill Nace's project Body/Head. A splendid time is guaranteed for all!

S2 E20 · Sun, June 06, 2021

S2 E20 Elizabeth Macduffie with Matt Latham on the Pick A Disc Podcast: A Tribe Called Quest - Low End Theory

In this special episode, we're honored to be able to "re-broadcast" (is that "re-podcast"?!) Elizabeth's outing on the Pick A Disc podcast with Matt Latham. They discuss A Tribe Called Quest's "Low End Theory" album and more..! Please do check out Matt's podcast and also everything else on the We Made This podcast network. Cool folks over there!

S2 E19 · Sun, May 23, 2021

S2 E19 Jenna and Jeff Lloyd

We have a conversation with musicians and artists Jenna and Jeff Lloyd regarding music, local Northampton area notable figures, and much much more. Some of their musical projects are Beasthampton, The Urojets, Easthampton Savings Band and Tal Vez. And we have a couple musical treats from them as well. Their music can be found at https://beasthampton.bandcamp.com and https://theurojets.bandcamp.com and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/425213545421709  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504155513002301 and https://www.facebook.com/groups/125855310784995

S2 E18 · Sun, May 09, 2021

S2 E18 John Yamrus

In this episode, Elizabeth has a great talk with writer John Yamrus. Lots discussed! Listen to find out... Here's the link to Brüush, our sponsor for this episode. You can find the discount code in the break. https://bit.ly/3xe5g7S

S2 E17 · Sun, April 25, 2021

S2 E17 Le Guerrier Cirque

Going back to the December 14, 2013 cirque, we have readings from that snowy night from Gerald Yelle and Tom Pappalardo, and performances from Azuza Inkh and Problem With Dragons.

S2 E16 · Sun, April 11, 2021

S2 E16 David P. Miller

We have a great talk with poet, musician, retired librarian, and multi-disciplined theater veteran David P. Miller. Featuring a rare 1975 recording of Radio Piece #2, performed live by David and Andy MacKenzie on WMUA. You can find more on David's written work at cervenabarvapress.com, nixesmate.pub/product/sprawled-asleep-david-p-miller and of course at meatfortea.com.

S2 E15 · Sun, March 28, 2021

S2 E15 Ernest Brute and Object Echo

In this episode we feature a conversation with Ernest Brute and Object Echo, and feature some of their audio works of music, spoken word and sound collage. Find their releases at ernestbruteandobjectecho.bandcamp.com and more information at facebook.com/ernestbruteandobjectecho and facebook.com/Snffbx-321190761694323

S2 E14 · Mon, March 15, 2021

S2 E14 Cirque du Fou

This time we revisit the Cirque du Fou release event for the Tête de Veau issue from December 5, 2015. Recorded live at Sonelab, we have readings from contributors Stephanie Baird, Ernest Brute, Jefferson Navicki, Michael Goldman, Eleanor Lane, Gerald Yelle and Richard Wayne Horton. Plus our lovely musical guests The Fawns and Easthampton Savings Band, who ROCKED that night. Check out Stephanie's works at sephanienbairdlmhc.wordpress.com, too.

S2 E13 · Mon, March 01, 2021

S2 E13 Lesa Bezo and Henning Ohlenbusch

Here we are with a great and diverse chat with Lesa Bezo and Henning Ohlenbusch. Extraordinary musicians and lovely people! Featuring music from some of the bands they're in: The Fawns, Gentle Hen, School For the Dead and some solo Henning material. Do stick around! We talk about TV shows, too...

S2 E12 · Sun, February 14, 2021

S2 E12 Kimaya Diggs

Our guest is the talented and lovely Kimaya Diggs. Musician, artist, writer, teacher and so much more. Listen and learn how we all got to know each other and a lot more. Including several songs from her solo album Breastfed! kimayadiggs.bandcamp.com www.kimayadiggs.com

S2 E11 · Sun, January 31, 2021

S2 E11 Michael Goldman and James Steinberg

In which we have a great conversation with translator, poet, author and musician Michael Goldman and illustrator, designer and musician James Steinberg. And we are treated to three great pieces from the jazz sextet Now's The Time, of which they are both members. Now's the time to listen to this latest and fresh episode.

S2 E10 · Sun, January 17, 2021

S2 E10 Cirque du Gougéres

A trip back to 12/13/2014 and the Cirque du Gougéres. Featuring readings from Gerald Yelle, Elizabeth MacDuffe and Kurt Zellen. Great live performances by Lord Russ and Wishbone Zoe! You'll want to stay to the end.

S2 E9 · Sun, January 03, 2021

S2 E9 Lord Russ and Perry Carter

In which we have a lively conversation with Russell (Lord Russ) Brooks and Perry Carter. We chat about music, art, life, and a lot of other things along the way. And crack ourselves up quite mightily. Also featured are four tracks from several of Lord Russ' musical projects. https://lordruss.bandcamp.com/ http://perrycarter.com/

S2 E8 · Mon, December 21, 2020

S2 E8 Le Anniverserie Nueviéme Cirque

For this episode, we go back to the 9th Anniversary Cirque of March, 2015, "Le Anniverserie Nueviéme Cirque." Featuring readings by Ernest Brute, Dan Hales and David P. Miller and our very own Elizabeth MacDuffie. Musical guests Trinary System round out this excellent show. (Fans of Roger Clark Miller take note!)

Bonus · Mon, December 07, 2020

S2 E7 Pandemic Pause Update

In this bite-size episode, we talk about the upcoming magazine release and it's corresponding (virtual) release party, and share a couple ways you can support what we do! We'll be back to our regular format on the next episode. In the meantime, find us on Facebook, where you can get a link to the December 12 release show Le cirque de la tour de Croquembouche ( https://www.facebook.com/events/174641867711350 ) and the Meat For Tea and Meat For Teacast pages. ( https://www.facebook.com/meatfortea , https://www.facebook.com/meatforteacast ) Also, links mentioned in the episode to support us are https://anchor.fm/meatforteacast (click the Support button)  http://meatfortea.com/donate.htm and if you like the theme and background music of the show, check out https://outout.bandcamp.com . Cheers!

S2 E5 · Sun, November 22, 2020

S2 E6 Roger Clark Miller

Roger Clark Miller joins Elizabeth and Mark in conversation. Roger is known for his work in the bands Mission of Burma, Alloy Orchestra, Birdsongs of the Mesozoic, and Trinary System, as well as for his visual art and the surrealist games events he hosts. Join us for an diverse and lively conversation about all of that and more - including some music by Trinary System and his own one-man guitar ensemble.

S2 E5 · Mon, November 09, 2020

S2 E5 Paul Richmond

In this episode, Elizabeth has a great conversation about the arts, including independent publishing and having events in the time of Covid-19. Her guest is 2019-2020 National Beat Poet Laureate Paul Richmond, of Human Error Publishing and the band Do It Now, among many of his excellent credentials. Listen to their chat and check out some of Do It Now's work as well. And afterward, check out https://humanerrorpublishing.com and https://doitnow.bandcamp.com.

S2 E4 · Sun, October 25, 2020

S2 E4 Le Cirque des Feuilles Sales

We're back with another visit to the Cirques, with the music and spoken word from Le Cirque des Feuilles Sales, September 10, 2016. Recorded live at Sonelab, it features readings from Candace Curran, Richard Horton, Tom Crean, Lea Banks, Kathryn Higgins, Jim Whitten and Adam Grabowski. And a firey set of tunes from Hot Dirt and The Leafies You Gave Me.

S2 E3 · Sun, October 11, 2020

S2 E3 Jeremy and Rebecca Macomber-Dubs

In episode three of our second season, we have a great conversation with musician and writer Jeremy Macomber-Dubs, and are also joined by his wife and bandmate Rebecca in the band Bunnies. And perhaps a bonus surprise as well. You'll have to stay tuned to find out..!

S2 E2 · Mon, September 28, 2020

S2 E2 Dan Whitley

The second episode of season two of The Meat For Teacast! We are happy to have Dan Whitley. A rock star from a rock star family, and also family to us. Check out some of his thoughts and recollections, and also his excellent music. To follow the latter, go to http://www.danwhitley.com/ and https://danwhitley.bandcamp.com/ and check out his work. The savvy of you will also find his experimental record, mentioned in this episode. We know we will!

S2 E1 · Sun, September 13, 2020

S2 E1 á la Mémoire de Philip: Un Cirque Virtuel

Welcome to Season 2! We're starting right off with selections from Meat for Tea presents á la Mémoire de Philip: Un Cirque Virtuel. Our twenty-first episode features readings from Gerald Yelle, Richard Wayne Horton, Jan Maher, and David P. Miller. Musical readings from Seth Cable and Ernest Brute and Object Echo, and music from Bigger Stars, Beach Honey and Original Cowards.  Once you've enjoyed this, when you're ready to sit down with some charcuterie and a nice beverage, you can dive deeper by viewing the whole Cirque at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIRUtugqIZg 

S1 E20 · Sun, August 16, 2020

S1 E20 Michael Rothenberg

The twentieth episode of the Meat For Teacast, and the season one finale! Join Elizabeth in conversation with Michael Rothenberg, writer, artist, and co-founder of 100,000 Poets, Artists and Musicians for Change. And hear the world premiere of a track from his new album Dystopic Relapse, with the track "Incarceration of the Orange Bartender." (Longineu Parsons-trumpet. Michael Bakan-drums and percussion. Brian Hall-double bass. Tribal Records. Tribaldisorder.com ).

S1 E19 · Mon, August 03, 2020

S1 E19 Jamie Berger

The nineteenth episode of the Meat For Teacast. Elizabeth has an in-depth conversation with Jamie Berger, host of 15 Minutes: A Podcast About Fame. He also reads his piece Itch Itch Itch, which was published in a recent issue of Meat For Tea: The Valley Review. (For the attentive listener, yes, Elizabeth's microphone track has some occasional glitches, which we did our best to mitigate.)

S1 E18 · Sat, July 18, 2020

S1 E18 Le Cirque de la Bete de Givre

The eighteenth episode of the Meat For Teacast. We again return to recordings from the Meat For Tea Cirques. This episode features recordings from Le Cirque de la Bete de Givre on Saturday, June 2, 2018, an event celebrating the release of the “Lotus Blossom” issue of Meat for Tea.  Recorded live at Sonelab in Easthampton, MA. We have spoken word by Elizabeth MacDuffie (reading a work by Eliza Strauss Jenkins), Michael Goldman, Gerald Yelle, Theo Greenblatt, Richard Horton and Peter Urkowitz, with great music from Frost Heaves and Hales and Beasthampton.

S1 E17 · Sun, July 05, 2020

S1 E17 Nicole Young and Kaliis Smith, Pamela Means

The seventeenth episode of the Meat For Teacast. Nicole Young and Kaliis Smith join Elizabeth in an excellent conversation about many things, mostly focusing on black voices and black lives in the world and our culture, ranging from the political to the artistic. Featured throughout is the excellent music of Pamela Means. You can learn more about them at the following links: https://pamelameans.com https://pamelameans.bandcamp.com https://www.nicolemyoung.com and by googling Kaliis Smith and her bands Ex-Temper, The Brass and Soul Magnets. As has been the case with recent episodes, portions are recorded via the internet, so sound quality varies from time to time.

S1 E16 · Sat, June 20, 2020

S1 E16 Khalif Neville

The sixteenth episode of the Meat For Teacast. Elizabeth has a conversation with Khalif Neville, son of Charles Neville of the Neville brothers. He tells a couple of his dad's stories from his life, and has a lengthy and thoughtful discussion of racism in culture and music. This episode features music from his last full-length recording which features his father on saxophone on several tracks, as well as some music from former Meat For Tea intern and all-around amazing talent Kimaya Diggs. Please follow the links below to find out more about Khalif and Kimaya and their music! https://www.facebook.com/pg/khalifnevillejazz/ http://www.kimayadiggs.com/ (All music on this podcast used with explicit permission of the artists.)

S1 E15 · Sun, June 07, 2020

S1 E15 Cirque du Fleurs

The fifteenth episode of the Meat For Teacast. Another return to recordings from the Meat For Tea Cirques. This episode features recordings from Cirque du Fleurs on Saturday, June 6, 2015. Recorded live at Sonelab in Easthampton, MA. We have spoken word by Elizabeth MacDuffie (reading a work by Michael Meyerhofer), Richard Wayne Horton, Michael Goldman, Jonathan Caws-Elwitt, Lea Banks, and Connolly Ryan, and some songs from Mystics Anonymous and The Claudia Malibu. ((Note, I mention The Black Voices Collective in the podcast - it is actually the Black Visions Collective. Sincere apologies. -Mark))

S1 E14 · Sat, May 23, 2020

S1 E14 Gayle Brandeis

The fourteenth episode of the Meat For Teacast. Elizabeth MacDuffie has a conversation with author and poet Gayle Brandeis, discussing her most recent collection Many Restless Concerns, among other topics related to her work and writing. And the Meat For Teacast co-host features two selections from his band Out Out's most recent EP "White Lily".  See gaylebrandeis.com and outout.bandcamp.com for more information.

S1 E13 · Sun, May 10, 2020

S1 E13 Le Cirque de Millefeuilles

The thirteenth episode of the Meat For Teacast. Returning to our explorations of recordings from the Meat For Tea Cirques. This episode features recordings from Le Cirque de Millefeuilles on Saturday, March 10, 2018. We have spoken word by Andrew Varnon, Richard Wayne Horton, Michael Washburn, Peter Urkowitz and Jim Infantino, and some musical selections from Gentle Hen and Beach Honey.

S1 E12 · Wed, April 29, 2020

S1 E12 Tommy Twilite and Kaliis Smith, Ex-Temper

The twelfth episode of the Meat For Teacast. We have a conversation with Tommy Twilite, a writer, songwriter and member of Florence Poets Society, and Kaliis Smith, DJ and musician with Ex-Temper, Soul Magnets and The Brass, among other bands, Talking about culture, creativity and business during Covid-19. This conversation is the third part in our series regarding arts, culture and commerce during the pandemic, and related to  the Purple Flame project. Additionally, we have Tommy Twilight reading some of his work and performing two songs, and Ex-Temper (Kaliis, Lynn Simonds, Kate Dowd and Dana Wilde) with two songs recorded at Le Cirque du Duc Blanc Mince, March, 2016. Our conversation was recorded remotely, so audio quality may suffer - so you know.

S1 E11 · Sun, April 12, 2020

S1 E11 Jean-Pierre Pasche and Vincent Corsello, December Boy

The eleventh episode of the Meat For Teacast. We have a conversation with Jean-Pierre Pasche of Big Red Frame and Elusie Gallery and Vincent Corsello of Corsello Butcheria, discussing culture and business during Covid-19. This conversation is a continuation as well of Episode 10 and the Purple Flame project. Additionally, we have December Boy from the December 2019 Les Cirque de Noël, four songs recorded live! Please visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/thepurpleflameeasthampton for more information as well. Note: as the conversation was recorded remotely, sound quality reflects that!

S1 E10 · Sat, March 28, 2020

S1 E10 Josh Suchoza and Jason Montgomery

The tenth episode of the Meat For Teacast. We have a conversation with Josh Suchoza of Black Labyrinth Tattoo and Jason Montgomery of Attack Bear Press discussing their project The Purple Flame - in support of local Easthampton, MA businesses and culture during the Covid-19 crisis. And Jason reads some works from his upcoming and previous chapbooks. Please visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/thepurpleflameeasthampton for more information as well. Note: as the conversation was recorded remotely, sound quality reflects that!

S1 E9 · Mon, March 23, 2020

S1 E9 Les Cirque des Tartes

The ninth episode of the Meat For Teacast. Featuring recordings from the March 7, 2020 Les Cirque des Tartes, recorded live at Sonelab. Featuring comedy from Ezra Prior and spoken word from Neysa Tapanes, Gerald Yelle, Richard Wayne Horton, Peter Urkowitz and Bill O'Connell. There is "adult content and language" in this episode. So you know.

S1 E8 · Sat, March 07, 2020

S1 E8 Cirque des Orignaux de la Lune

The eighth episode of the Meat For Teacast. Featuring recordings from the June 3, 2017 Cirque des Orignaux de la Lune, recorded live at Sonelab. Featuring spoken word from Jane Yolen, Jacob Chapman and Richard Wayne Horton, and live music from Moon Power.

S1 E7 · Sat, February 22, 2020

S1 E7 Anthony Spaeth

The seventh episode of the Meat For Teacast. We have author Anthony Spaeth in conversation from Texas (thanks to the power of voip!) discussing his Gad the Zig illustrated book series, and a reading of the first book in the series, The Howl of the Lambergoon, by Derek Murray. More of the audio book versions can be found here .

S1 E6 · Sun, February 09, 2020

S1 E6 Jane Yolen / Poetry, Prose and Pints pt.3

The sixth episode of the Meat For Teacast. This is the third and last of this series, recorded live at Poetry, Prose and Pints, an Easthampton Bookfest event co-hosted with Sonelab Studio in Easthampton, MA, April 13, 2019. Jane Yolen was our featured reader, and we're proud to have her here.

S1 E5 · Mon, January 27, 2020

S1 E5 Andrew Varnon

The fifth episode of the Meat For Teacast. Featuring a conversation with Andrew Varnon, and a live reading of Varnon's "The Other Side of the Net" at the Emily Williston Library, October 30, 2019.

S1 E4 · Mon, January 13, 2020

S1 E4 Poetry, Prose and Pints pt.2

The fourth episode of the Meat For Teacast. This is the second of a series, recorded live at Poetry, Prose and Pints, an Easthampton Bookfest event co-hosted with Sonelab Studio in Easthampton, MA, April 13, 2019. Featuring performances by Seth Cable, Carolyn Zaikowski and Jason Montgomery of the No No Project.

S1 E3 · Tue, December 03, 2019

S1 E3 Poetry, Prose and Pints pt.1

The third episode of the Meat For Teacast. This is the first of a series, recorded live at Poems, Prose and Pints, an Easthampton Bookfest event co-hosted with Sonelab Studio in Easthampton, MA, April 13, 2019. Featuring performances by Beth Filson, Ernest Brute and Khalif Neville.

S1 E2 · Tue, November 19, 2019

S1 E2 Cold Cuts and Cool Cats pt.2

The second episode of the Meat For Teacast. This is the second of two parts, recorded live at Cold Cuts and Cool Cats, an Easthampton Art Walk event co-hosted with Corsello Butcheria in Easthampton, MA, July 13, 2019. Featuring performances by Alison Murchie, Michael Alves and Britt Brideau.

S1 E1 · Sun, August 18, 2019

S1 E1 Cold Cuts and Cool Cats pt.1

The inaugural episode of the Meat For Teacast. This is the first of two parts, recorded live at Cold Cuts and Cool Cats, an Easthampton Art Walk event co-hosted with Corsello Butcheria in Easthampton, MA, July 13, 2019. Featuring performances by Elizabeth MacDuffie, Brandee Simone and L. D. Green.

Trailer · Wed, July 03, 2019

The Meat For Teacast... preview!

Get ready, arts, music and literary fans - Meat For Tea: The Valley Review is going all podcast on your art. Listen to this here preview so we can tell you some of what we've got in store!

Trailer · Tue, July 02, 2019

Meat For Teacast (Trailer)