Line Break will be off the air until March 14th.
Do not despair. Dr. Derick Burleson, poet extraordinaire, will help us kick off our Spring season with his hot new book Never Night.
If you don’t already own a copy of Never Night, you still have more than a week to get one. There is nothing nicer on a cold Alaskan afternoon than to curl up next to the radio with a brand new book.
Adam Zagajewski says that:
"Never Night is a hymn to life, a meditation on day and night, on the seasons, on nature and on love. Alaska may be real chilly in the winter but these beautiful poems are more than warm. Apparently poetry can change climate.."
Chancellor of the Academy of American Poets, Edward Hirsch, writes:
"Derick Burleson has given us a far northern book of invitations ('You'd like it here where/ it's never night'), which shines with a radiant spirit. It is a work of soul-making."
I am totally jazzed. This show promises to be more fun than a monkey full of barrels.
Upcoming Show
Tomorrow's show will feature the poems of T.S. Eliot. In no small part this decision is the product of re-reading "The Wasteland" in preparation for Dr. Coffman's class this term. Tune in and listen to me run rough shod over his carefully considered feet.
I'll also read a few poems from this month's edition of Poetry because there are some fabulous poems that make me want to cry and write.
I've missed you KSUA.
I'll also read a few poems from this month's edition of Poetry because there are some fabulous poems that make me want to cry and write.
I've missed you KSUA.
That's it for 2008
"Line Break" will be off the air until 2009. We're headed home where the stars are bright and the weather warm. Until then enjoy the fine programming the KSUA robot has to offer.
Thanks for listening ya'll. Have a great holiday and read some poetry. I know I will
Thanks for listening ya'll. Have a great holiday and read some poetry. I know I will
22 November
In keeping with the spirit of Thanksgiving, this week's show featured poetry to be grateful for read by the poets who wrote them. No, Elizabeth Bishop and Amiri Baraka did not stop by the studio. Yours truly did assemble a veritable poetcopia of recordings for Line Break's interior Alaskan audience. I hope you enjoyed the show. I know I did- except for Tennyson's reading of "Charge of the Light Brigade." Sorry. It sounded much clearer on my headphones.
Next week- Lance A. Twitchell. Tune in- its good for the soul.
Next week- Lance A. Twitchell. Tune in- its good for the soul.
We're Back
"Line Break" is back in business. After Dr. Cooper's stellar show, the Line Break production crew was hamstrung when Wendy the musical mistress broke her wrist during roller derby practice. Three weeks and nine titanium screws later we're back to a minimum operating standard (please hold the applause).
I still have to schedule our upcoming shows but, with the well of poetic talent here at U.A.F., expect awesomeness.
Its good to be back.
I still have to schedule our upcoming shows but, with the well of poetic talent here at U.A.F., expect awesomeness.
Its good to be back.
Final Year
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Third year of the M.F.A.
Line Break enters its final year. We kick off our fall schedule beginning in October. Expect greatness.
Remaining Summer Schedule
If you happened to tune in to KSUA Saturdays between noon and two recently you might have caught an episode of our "Paradise Lost" Summer programming.
Then again, I might have been fishing.
For those reading along this week we're starting Book III - free from perdition Satan crosses the realm of Chaos and Night towards some mysterious new creation and state.
Then again, I might have been fishing.
For those reading along this week we're starting Book III - free from perdition Satan crosses the realm of Chaos and Night towards some mysterious new creation and state.
You are our only hope
As "Line Break" moves into it's second summer, I would like to do more shows featuring the work of living poets who are not yet part of the canon (i.e. Seamus Heaney, Lee Young-Li, and Charles Simic) but have at least one book out by a reputable publisher.
Such poets are , thanks to our reliance on the retail transmission of art, hard to find. "Line Break" needs your help.
Please e-mail, or comment on this post, your suggestions for upcoming episodes.
How often do you get the chance to affect how the world sees poetry?
I do want to say though (for myself mostly I'm sure), the book is practical requirement due to the limitations of the show and not an aesthetic standard.
Such poets are , thanks to our reliance on the retail transmission of art, hard to find. "Line Break" needs your help.
Please e-mail, or comment on this post, your suggestions for upcoming episodes.
How often do you get the chance to affect how the world sees poetry?
I do want to say though (for myself mostly I'm sure), the book is practical requirement due to the limitations of the show and not an aesthetic standard.
Goodbye Steve
Well we've had the Steve show, and we've had the James show. I'll clue you in when the podcasts are up. I miss Steve already.
"Line Break" will continue over the summer - hopefully at the same broadcast day and time. If you have any requests or advice for the show please contact me.
I'm told by the manager of my grey matter, not to worry - next week's show is being organized as we speak. Frankly, I'm worried. Grey matter manager is not particularly competent.
Thank you all so much for listening. Thanks for the kind calls. See you next week.
"Line Break" will continue over the summer - hopefully at the same broadcast day and time. If you have any requests or advice for the show please contact me.
I'm told by the manager of my grey matter, not to worry - next week's show is being organized as we speak. Frankly, I'm worried. Grey matter manager is not particularly competent.
Thank you all so much for listening. Thanks for the kind calls. See you next week.
Hayes and Burleson Podcast
The podcast is up, check it out here.
I'm still not used to the sound of my own voice on the air. Steve sounds smart.
Thanks again Derick and Terrance.
I'm still not used to the sound of my own voice on the air. Steve sounds smart.
Thanks again Derick and Terrance.
Terrance Hayes and Derick Burleson
Rather than diminish this episode of "Line Break" with retrospective witticisms, I'll share these pictures and get let you know when the podcast is up.
By the way, both poets read a number of new unpublished poems (which was awesome) unavailable anywhere else but here.
Terrance recently added his 3,500th song to his iPod.
Moore rocks the mic.
Later, we discussed perspective.
Two kind men and a shameless one.
By the way, both poets read a number of new unpublished poems (which was awesome) unavailable anywhere else but here.
Terrance recently added his 3,500th song to his iPod.
Moore rocks the mic. 
Derick reads an unreleased poem.
Later, we discussed perspective.
Two kind men and a shameless one.Derick and Terrance, thanks for visiting "Line Break." It was a real pleasure to chat with both of you.
Ya'll come back anytime.
Ya'll come back anytime.
Ya'll Ready For This?
If you are reading this you probably already know both Derick Burleson and Terrance Hayes will be on this week's show.
Go.
Now.
Tell everyone you know to listen.
We're hoping to get to know these poets better, maybe even learn a bit about the art and science of this sweet science with two real contenders.
If you've sold your radio to buy more poetry books, don't miss the chance to see Terrance Hayes Friday the 18th at the Museum of the North. Show starts at seven. If you've sold your feet, you're committed.
This reading is guaranteed to go down like a pre-lapsarian post-modern funk rave without the twenty dollar cover or two drink minimum.
I like to think we're hosting the day after after party
Derick, author of "Ejo" poems detailing the Rawandan genocide, is promoting his new book of poems "Never Night" which will appear on bookshelves everywhere this May.
Terrence Hayes, author of "Muscular Music", "Hip Logic", and "Wind in a Box" has won so many awards it boggles the envy, will also join us for what is sure to be two hours of truly awesome poetry.
Tune in - its good for your soul.
Go.
Now.
Tell everyone you know to listen.
We're hoping to get to know these poets better, maybe even learn a bit about the art and science of this sweet science with two real contenders.
If you've sold your radio to buy more poetry books, don't miss the chance to see Terrance Hayes Friday the 18th at the Museum of the North. Show starts at seven. If you've sold your feet, you're committed.
This reading is guaranteed to go down like a pre-lapsarian post-modern funk rave without the twenty dollar cover or two drink minimum.
I like to think we're hosting the day after after party
Derick, author of "Ejo" poems detailing the Rawandan genocide, is promoting his new book of poems "Never Night" which will appear on bookshelves everywhere this May.
Terrence Hayes, author of "Muscular Music", "Hip Logic", and "Wind in a Box" has won so many awards it boggles the envy, will also join us for what is sure to be two hours of truly awesome poetry.
Tune in - its good for your soul.
What do you mean this Chinese restaurant doesn't serve barbeque?
Last week Steve Moore and charming Natasha were on the interstate between Chicago and New York deciding their future.
Without a collaborator/patsy to help with the show I thought we were doomed to a week without banter.
To the rescue Amanda Bales M.F.A. sprung to the rescue. Not only was Amanda the first guest on the first edition of "Line Break" almost a year ago, she had also defended her thesis the day before.
What a trooper. If we had more women like her the war in Iraq would be over.
We discussed features and techniques common to both verse and prose. Amanda spoke at length and with erudition about the identity writers create in their work irrespective of genre.
Amanda began by reading Heather McHugh's narrative poem, "What He Thought." For the most part, Amanda told us, fiction writers are warned to never begin with extensive explication. But, in McHugh's case it establishes the character's identity through her voice.
When I asked Amanda if she, as a prose writer, was ever frustrated with the disregard most poets pay to narrative.
"No!" Amanda shot across the mic. "That would be like going into a Chinese restaurant" she began waving her arms like a spoiled lunatic, "and being really pissed off because they don't have good barbecue."
Indeed, Ms. Bales. That is exactly what it would be like.
Without a collaborator/patsy to help with the show I thought we were doomed to a week without banter.
To the rescue Amanda Bales M.F.A. sprung to the rescue. Not only was Amanda the first guest on the first edition of "Line Break" almost a year ago, she had also defended her thesis the day before.
What a trooper. If we had more women like her the war in Iraq would be over.
We discussed features and techniques common to both verse and prose. Amanda spoke at length and with erudition about the identity writers create in their work irrespective of genre.
Amanda began by reading Heather McHugh's narrative poem, "What He Thought." For the most part, Amanda told us, fiction writers are warned to never begin with extensive explication. But, in McHugh's case it establishes the character's identity through her voice.
When I asked Amanda if she, as a prose writer, was ever frustrated with the disregard most poets pay to narrative.
"No!" Amanda shot across the mic. "That would be like going into a Chinese restaurant" she began waving her arms like a spoiled lunatic, "and being really pissed off because they don't have good barbecue."
Indeed, Ms. Bales. That is exactly what it would be like.
Edson
I'll be honest, I wasn't the greatest fan. Steve makes a strong argument for a little known and under appreciated poet. You should read him, or at least buy a steam monkey.
Romantic Train Wreck
An entire poetic movement cannot be covered in two hours. You should not attempt it. Trust me.
New and Improved Time
We are back at a new and improved time; "Line Break" can now be heard from noon until two every Saturday afternoon live for you Alaska listeners - all others please adjust your paradigm accordingly.
In all honesty, we've been on the air at this time for the past few weeks and I've been remiss in my web-related duties.
"Line Break" has an awesome new format. Steve Moore M.F.A. has joined the "Line Break" team on the slippery slopes between elucidate and debate.
Not only does Steven's skeptic sled work wonders around my mystic jackknifes he is the Meg to my Jack, the Hussein to my Barack, and as musical director Wendy observed - the Hannity to my Colmes.
Before appearing on "Line Break", Steven was our poet abroad. Bending both time and space from a Roman/Dublin/Paris hotel room Steve labored thanklessly for our listeners to provide our podcast archives and indeed any "real" presence we have in the hyperreal.
Welcome to the show Steve.
In all honesty, we've been on the air at this time for the past few weeks and I've been remiss in my web-related duties.
"Line Break" has an awesome new format. Steve Moore M.F.A. has joined the "Line Break" team on the slippery slopes between elucidate and debate.
Not only does Steven's skeptic sled work wonders around my mystic jackknifes he is the Meg to my Jack, the Hussein to my Barack, and as musical director Wendy observed - the Hannity to my Colmes.
Before appearing on "Line Break", Steven was our poet abroad. Bending both time and space from a Roman/Dublin/Paris hotel room Steve labored thanklessly for our listeners to provide our podcast archives and indeed any "real" presence we have in the hyperreal.
Welcome to the show Steve.
Line Break Returns
Well we're back after our sabbatical in the sun.
After a season in less than prime-time day shift, "Line Break" will now be airing Saturdays from noon until two. Our new time slot should cause less scheduling conflicts with potential guests and reach a wider listening audience.
I hope everyone will tune in and enjoy some great poetry.
I'm still working out this season's guest schedule. More details to follow.
After a season in less than prime-time day shift, "Line Break" will now be airing Saturdays from noon until two. Our new time slot should cause less scheduling conflicts with potential guests and reach a wider listening audience.
I hope everyone will tune in and enjoy some great poetry.
I'm still working out this season's guest schedule. More details to follow.
Line Break 2008
Well folks, "Line Break" will be off the air from December 9th through January 22.
A month is a rather long hiatus for the show, but it will be spent by the host on the gulf coast of Texas with friends, family and hopefully hooked flounder.
"Line Break" will be moving to an as yet to be determined day and time. We're shooting for a mid afternoon weekend slot. Monday morning schedule conflicts prevented many potential guests from appearing on the show. I'm also looking to snag a few new listeners in the ear (can you tell I've got fish on the brain).
While the date has yet to be set I do hope to get international poet extraordinaire and my good friend Steve Moore on the 2008 premiere of "Line Break" schedule permitting.
That's all for now. I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday spent with loved ones.
Be well
A month is a rather long hiatus for the show, but it will be spent by the host on the gulf coast of Texas with friends, family and hopefully hooked flounder.
"Line Break" will be moving to an as yet to be determined day and time. We're shooting for a mid afternoon weekend slot. Monday morning schedule conflicts prevented many potential guests from appearing on the show. I'm also looking to snag a few new listeners in the ear (can you tell I've got fish on the brain).
While the date has yet to be set I do hope to get international poet extraordinaire and my good friend Steve Moore on the 2008 premiere of "Line Break" schedule permitting.
That's all for now. I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday spent with loved ones.
Be well
19 November
Dr. Chris Coffman was on the show today. We had a lot of fun with Gerturde Stein who taught us all the ways to be gay. Special attention was given to Stein's portraits of painters and friends.
In reading Stein aloud, the sonic quality of her work was highlit and at times eclipsed the "meaning" of the words.
Also, who could avoid a brief foray into queer and post-modern theory when in the company of Dr. Coffman's brilliance? I couldn't.
Hopefully a podcast will be available soon.
In reading Stein aloud, the sonic quality of her work was highlit and at times eclipsed the "meaning" of the words.
Also, who could avoid a brief foray into queer and post-modern theory when in the company of Dr. Coffman's brilliance? I couldn't.
Hopefully a podcast will be available soon.
Volkswagens and Line Break
Line Break did not air this week, and sadly will not next. I promise the show is still alive and rolling. Apparently when something called a timing belt rips free from its oil womb it can tear the head off of an 87 octane head. Who knew? Who knew it would cost in the neighborhood of $2,200. Who knew my father-in-law would be called (okay I knew that)? If anyone knows what the aforementioned automotive terms mean please let this neo-Luddite, admittedly inept, poet know.
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