Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour

On the 131/24 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour : Dr. Andy begins this jam-packed episode by speaking with Barbara Brandon-Croft , Tara Nakashima and Micahel French about an exhibit they coordinated called, “STILL: Racism in America, a Retrospective in Cartoons.” Brandon-Croft shares the serendipity of her occupation as a cartoonist, and how the exhibit, and talks of a book centered...

On the 2/1/24 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour : Dr. Andy is joined by the two featured readers of this week’s Poetry Night, Alan Williamson and Jeanne Foster . Williamson first discusses how lockdown impacted his creative perspective and his life in Italy. He shares his writing process and the restless endeavor of writing literary criticism. He then reads a poem before providing a...

On the 1/24/24 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour : Dr. Andy is joined by Josh Fernandez , who kicks off the episode by mentioning the countless duties in the ongoing project of anti-fascism and his encounters with American neo-nazis amidst the punk rock scene. The two also discuss their proximity to the straight edge movement. Fernandez discusses teaching in the prison system and co...

On the 1/10/24 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour : Dr. Andy begins the episode with the poem “Elegy” by Aracelis Girmay in remembrance of Natalie Corona, the late Davis police officer who died five years ago in the line of duty. Leonard Cohen’s song “Democracy,” which doubles as spoken word, follows Corona’s memorial, as well as a recorded reading by Robert Creeley of his poem, “The...

On the 1/3/24 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour : Dr. Andy was joined by three guests, the first being Brad Buchanan . He discusses his multi-genre literary catalogue, poetry readings, chess and his most recent poetry collection, Chimera . He then reads a Shakespeare related prose poem. Carol Lynn Stevenson Grellas joins the podcast next to share her writing and style development pr...

On the 12/27/23 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour : Dr. Andy is joined by one of the most featured guests of the podcast, his brother Oliver Jones . The two talk movies, the best theaters for cinematic experiences, and underappreciated films. Oliver Jones mentions some of his top films of 2023 before they segue into the topics of teaching, academics, and basketball. This episode als...

On the 12/20/23 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour: The producer of Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour, Helaina Flores, hosts the podcast with KDVS Sports Director and poetry enthusiast, Dyson Smith. The two take a deep dive into the creative process of Larry Greer , his inspirations, his career journey, and the publication of his novel Our Friend Charley . Greer then reads a...

On the 12/20/23 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour : Dr. Andy is joined by Father Andrew Lazo , where the two discuss ministry and poetry, specifically in the works of C.S. Lewis. Lazo shares the presence of humor in his journey as a high school teacher-turned-priest, as well as in his studies of Lewis. He then shares the Lewis poem, “The Nativity” and discusses the premise of his ow...

On the 12/6/23 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour : Dr. Andy is visited by this week’s featured readers for the Poetry Night Reading Series, Elana K. Arnold and Mischa Kuczynski , and an additional guest, Eli Payne Mandel .  Elana joins the podcast first, discussing her gratitude for the success of her most recent novel, The Blood Years. She shares her perspective on achieving reader...

This episode features a recording of California Poet Laureate Lee Herrick 's reading and Q&A segment at Poetry Night in Davis on Thursday, November 2nd, 2023. Lee Herrick is the California Poet Laureate. He is the author of three books of poems: Scar and Flower, finalist for the 2020 Northern California Book Award; Gardening Secrets of the Dead; and This Many Miles from Desire. He is co-e...

This episode features a segment from the Discussing Online Learning and Collaborative Education (DOLCE) meeting on Friday, November 3rd, 2023 presented by Narine Yegiyan . Narine Yegiyan , PhD. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of California, Davis. She began her career as a journalist, and her research expertise is Media Psychology. She uses self-repor...

On the 11/22/23 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour: To kick off this spectacular Thanksgiving Eve episode, Joseph Mills discusses his co-authored wine book and the interesting backstories of the many winery owners he has chronicled. Dr. Andy and Mills discuss cancellable poetry, writing outside of one’s literary persona, and the triumphs and failures of ChatGBT poetry. Mills then sha...

On the 11/15/23 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour : Dr. Andy is visited by this week’s featured readers, Bill Mohr and Rhony Bhopla , and an additional guest, Faustin Rusanganwa . Mohr kicks off the episode by expressing his nostalgia and fondness for the earlier periods of publishing. He mentions how his creative journey and academic journey complement each other greatly, then shar...

On the 11/8/23 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour : Dr. Andy is joined by Terran Fielder, Colin Minigan , and Michael French to discuss their upcoming production of William Shakespeare’s comedy “As You Like It” beginning on November 16th in the Main Theatre of Wright Hall. Terran Ryan is the first guest, who speaks about finding the intersection between accessibility and Shakespare t...

On the 10/25/23 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour : This jam-packed episode begins with Dyson Smith, who reflects on his upbringing in Chicago, the writing process, and his creative writing journey at UC Davis. He then reads a poem titled “Sociology Poem” before Kim Orendor joins the podcast. Orendor’s desire to produce resonant work inspired the plot of her most recent book To Whom...

On the 10/18/23 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour : Dr. Andy welcomes the two featured poets of the week: D.R. Wagner and Dave Boles. Wagner kicks off the hour by sharing his affinity for late night writing and interacting with the realm of fantasy. He loves to abandon logic and the expected, as well as to explore the many different voices he uses when writing poetry. He then shares...

On the 10/11/23 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour : Barbara Ruth Saunders begins the episode by describing herself as an “accidental poet and reluctant memoirist.” She then shares the details of her life that pulled her towards poetry, from a former romantic partner to her admiration for rhythm as a singer. She then reads a selection from her memoir in progress about her first full-...

On the 10/4/23 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour : UC Davis alumna Lisa Rosenberg begins the episode by exploring her joint interest in Physics and Creative Writing, both of which she pursued during her time as an undergraduate. She sees a connection between Physics and Poetry as they both involve work with symbolic language, levels of meaning, and means to express the wonder of the...

On the 9/27/23 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour : Lenore Myers kicks off the episode by discussing the inspiration she found in the works of contemporary artist Balthus while creating her recently published chapbook. Myer also explores the value of conflict in the arts and creativity by connecting the art she examines to social movements and her present environment; she finds conte...

On the 9/20/23 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour: Dr. Andy’s first guest is writer and performer Richard Loranger, who discusses being a provocateur, not experiencing a static self, and paying attention to the spoken part of poetry. He reads a poem from his new chapbook Mammal. Poet Greg Carter talks to Dr. Andy about the San Francisco scene, giving a voice to jazz, and losing all o...

On the 9/13/23 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour : Poet and actress Linda Scheller phones in to talk about adopting a different voice through acting, specifically for her role in the upcoming play Taco Jesus at Prospect Theater Project in Modesto. Dr. Andy is joined by two in-studio guests, entrepreneur Adi Latif and Blind Woman of Action Gena Harper, both of whom discuss interactin...

On the 9/6/23 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour : Lodi Poet Laureate Nancy Gonzalez St. Clair talks to Dr. Andy about her monthly poetry series Mosaic of Voices and balancing community involvement with poetry. She shares two beautiful poems. Author Alexandra Chang joins us to discuss her upcoming reading at the Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library and honing her writing skills as a...

On the 8/20/23 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour: Poet Oswaldo Vargas talks to Dr. Andy about the Sacramento poetry scene, looming climate anxiety, and his evolving relationship with nature. He reads two poems dealing with the latter subjects. Poet and academic coach Mariam Ahmed tells us about the poetry-provoking beaches of San Diego, the process of getting her MFA, and what’s nex...

On the 8/16/23 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour : Iris Jamahl Dunkle explores her developed interest in Dust Bowl literature as a result of her grandmother's experiences with the disaster, as well  through her own study of Sanora Babb as a biographer. Dr. Andy and Dunkle discuss the importance of rediscovering talented female writers of the past. Dunkle shares the connections...

On the 8/9/23 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour : Modesto poet laureate emerita Gillian Wegener joins Dr. Andy to talk about the power of a poet laureate, the balance between familiarity and exploration when writing, and her work as founding president of the Modesto-Stanislaus Poetry Center. She reads two poems, putting the poetry in Poetry and Technology Hour. Putting the technolog...