Dialogues with Creators

Barbara finishes her analysis of George Eliot's masterwork, Middlemarch.

In this second part of the talk on Middlemarch, Barbara shares information about George Eliot's upbringing and development and delves into more characters; she also reads a long passage from Chapter 40.

Join Barbara as she shares her thoughts on the plot, characters, and meaning of George Elliot's/Mary Ann Evans late Victorian novel MIddlemarch . www.barbaragrahamtucker.net

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In this solo podcast, Barbara takes apart the three seasons of Silo, what she likes, doesn't like, and what she thinks it all means.

This podcast is dedicated to the belief that creativity is important to all work and walks of life. In this episode, Reverend Paul Christensen, Associate Pastor for Students at Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, TN, joins Barbara to talk about developing effective relationships and ministry with “Generation Alpha” as well as about his own story and calling. www.brainerdbaptist.org www.barbara...

Barbara discusses the Biblical story of Esther of Persia. Why is it in the Bible? What does it say to us today? and Can a book of the Bible be funny?

In this informal, solo podcast, Barbara shares some wisdom from great writers such as George Eliot, Flanner O'Connor, and Wendell Berry and then reads the three opening chapter of her eleventh novel, debuting September 22.

In this episode, Barbara Tucker talks with Northwest Georgia author Bill Fortenberry about his journey from a blue-collar upbringing and career in journalism to becoming an award-winning novelist. Bill shares the inspiration behind Lint Head , a story about routine, family expectations, lost love, and the dignity found in ordinary lives. They also discuss his second book, Aunt Connie’s Old Fashion...

Barbara returns to an emphasis on great works of literature in this interview with Dr. Cicero Bruce, Professor of English at Dalton State College, about The Divine Comedy , an epic Italian poem from the late Middle Ages. Anyone interested in literature needs to listen in!

In this episode, Barbara continues her reading and analysis of Jane Eyre, including background material about Charlotte Bronte and other related works. What did Bronte think of Jane Austen? What famous novel seems like a copy of Jane Eyre? What do readers get wrong about Jane Eyre? Find out.

One of the greatest novels of English literature, Jane Eyre, is often filmed, but the adaptations leave something to be desired. In a two-parter, Barbara Tucker talks us through the book and in the process delves into the author, the background, the criticism, and how the films miss so much of this glorious work. www.barbaragrahamtucker.net https://www.colorfulcrowpublishing.com/

Pat Johnson Walker of Roswell, GA, joins Barbara to discuss the publication of her first novel, The Mountains Don’t Forget, launching in late August 2026. Corrections to recording: Prudence Massey is based on Pat Walker's great grandmother, not her aunt. Our guest today goes by the name of Pat Walker Johnson, not Patricia. I regret these errors. Links Pre-order: https://www.colorfulcrowpublishing....

Barbara analyzes the 1953 novel The Go-Between. Is it good? Worth reading? What does it help us understand about Victorian/Edwardian England, the UK, and fiction writing? This is a solo podcast.

Creativity comes in all shapes and sizes. In this first episode of Season Nine, Barbara talks with Jon Rackley of Dalton, GA, about how he uses creativity in his industrial setting (safety compliance) and more to the point, public speaking, through his experience in Toastmasters, International. Links: Toastmasters International (find a local group): https://www.toastmasters.org/find-a-club Barbara...

Dr. Tami Tomasello, Associate Professor Communication at Dalton State College, joins us to discuss creativity, boredom, AI, and online teaching, sharing from her vast knowledge of mass media and communication studies. Books mentioned Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman The Shallows by Nicholas Carr Hitmakers by Derek Thompson Bored and Brilliant by Manoush Zomorodi How we Got to Now by Stev...

Barbara talks about her latest book and gets personal and a little controversial.

Barbara Tucker and Linda Gambill, author of The Geography of Desire: A Memoir of West Africa, discuss this new memoir about Linda’s time in the Peace Corps in The Gambia. Leaving the United States in 1979, Linda spent three years as a volunteer in health education. Her heartfelt memoir explores her immersion in a new culture, struggles, and joys. lindagambill.com The Geography of Desire on Amazon...

Barbara interviews visual artist Daryl Thetford of Chattanooga in this episode. They talk about how he moved from being a mental health professional to a professional artist, his processes, and the connections of written art and visual media. Daryl’s work can be seen here: https://darylthetford.com/ https://chauvetarts.com/artist/daryl-thetford https://www.wescover.com/creator/daryl-thetford?srslt...

In this solo podcast, Barbara Tucker shares from her 50 years of experience studying public speaking, rants against Generative AI, and throws in some other thoughts to enlighten or infuriate you.

In this episode, Barbara has the deep honor and joy to interview two old friends, Bill and Becky Petite. In May 2026, they returned to their work with the Japanese people. Barbara was able to sit down (via Teams!) with them–she was in Dalton, they were in Northern Ohio–before they left. Along with an in-depth discussion on intercultural communication, Japanese culture and language, and mission wor...

Join Dr. Barbara Tucker as she discusses The Stranger by Albert Camus. Meursault, a detached French Algerian, attends his mother’s funeral with striking indifference. Shortly after, he begins an affair with Marie and befriends Raymond, a local pimp. While on a beach trip, Meursault—disoriented by the intense heat and sun—inexplicably shoots an Arab man. During his trial, the prosecution focuses mo...

This passage is often called "The Temptation of Christ" but it tells of three temptations out of others. Barbara goes solo here to share a talk she gave at the church she attends about a familiar passage. She takes some side trips along the way.

Listen in as Barbara talks with Dana Shavin of Chattanooga. Dana is a memoirist, painter, newspaper columnist, and writing facilitator. Her newest role is as Coordinator of Literary Arts at the Creative Arts Guild of Dalton. She and Barbara talk about memoir, curiosity, and creativity. Links: https://www.danashavin.com/ https://www.danashavinartist.com/about-me.html https://creativeartsguild.org/...

Today, one podcaster meets another as Barbara Tucker interviews Dr. Jason Dew, Professor of English at Perimeter College of Georgia State University, about his writing, specifically his novel Gadly Plain. Dr. Dew uses the pen name of J. Michael Dew. Links: https://open.spotify.com/show/10d9sdWX6JM9dVawZ20bq9 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-professors-bayonet/id1716943873 https://cladach....