Echo's Hollow: Actually Good Teen Writing

A tale responding to an artwork in red, yellow, and blue, hear this beautiful poem through a vivid palette, and interpret the meaning behind the brushstrokes. Then, stay for a conversation with our submissions editor as we discuss the meaning behind this poem (color theory!) Credits: Producer: Lance Flores Editors: Cora Anderson, Kaylin Matthews, Courtney Hodges, Kcai Thybulle Host: Courtney Hodge...

A nonfiction lament explores how self-image interacts with the world; Two Dolls is a story about a young Black girl who goes on a journey to accept her identity, despite a lack of representation. Credits: Producer: Lance Flores Editors: Cora Anderson, Kaylin Matthews, Courtney Hodges Host: Courtney Hodges ................................. Follow our socials @echoliterarymag Want to read more stori...

A poem of cobwebs, rusty tarnish, and disrupted guises. Hear a poem of a shrunken soul, with emotion that seeps through crooked cracks. Then stick around to hear our friendly competition called Compact Scenarios between Pidge White and Maya Farooq. Credits: Producer: Sophia McGregor Editors: Cora Anderson, Kaylin Matthews, Kcai Thybulle, Courtney Hodges Host: Courtney Hodges .........................

Vinyl records, rainy days, and sunsets- listen to a soothing poem that paints your mind with imagery as vivid as the sunset brushstrokes on the sky. After that, our host and other assorted people play a game called Simple Terms where our contestants put complicated ideas into two sentences or less.  ................................. Credits: Producer: Sophia McGregor Editors: Jordan Barringer...

Maroon passes through this podcast as this poem explores the crevices of memory through color. Stay tuned as we attempt to play a colorful poetry game! ................................. Credits: Producer: Sophia McGregor Editors: Jordan Barringer, Katelyn Egan, and Cora Anderson Host: Courtney Hodges ................................. Follow our socials @echoliterarymag Want to read more stories? V...

In this episode, hear a chilling story about a monster in the woods. If you haven't wet yourself after that, listen to Emma Bunkley share some tips on how to write your own horror story.  ................................. Credits: Producer: Cora Anderson Editors: Jordan Barringer, Courtney Hodges, and Cora Anderson ................................. Follow our socials @echoliterarymag Want to...

Neurotics, liquid visceral, and New York City! Listen to two very different poems by the same author through sewer-grated lungs, and dissect the intentions behind the the ink with an exclusive interview with poet Jamie Dunne. ................................. Credits: Producer: Sophia McGregor Host: Courtney Hodges Editors: Jordan Barringer, Katelyn Egan, and Cora Anderson Reader: Julianna Parisi...

The Hollow delves into the world of rhyming arguments, transporting audiences through spoken words, and the magical world of slam poetry! Award winning slam poet Sophia McGregor shares an exclusive slam poem, and then gives advice on how to turn experiences, thoughts, and emotions into works of art. ................................. Credits: Producer: Jordan Barringer Editors: Cora Anderson and Ka...

Let the thorny bougainvillea vine curl around your ears as you hear a poem about cut knees and tilted necks wrapped in flamingo-tinted petals. Then, stay as staff member Elliott preens through the poem, revealing just how wrenching it really is. ................................. Credits: Producer: Sophia McGregor Host: Courtney Hodges Editors: Jordan Barringer, Katelyn Egan, and Cora Anderson Read...

What emotion sits closest to love? Join The Echo at the Dinner Table with associate editor Kcai to delve deep into love, fear, skepticism, hate and the ways they connect to each other. ................................. Credits: Producer: Cora Anderson Host: Courtney Hodges Editors: Jordan Barringer and Katelyn Egan Reader: Kaylin Mathews ................................. Follow our socials @echoli...

A recalling of clumsy hands, confessions, wooden ships, and needles pulling threads; Ships and Bottles is featured in Volume XI of The Echo . Listen to a story of small and complicated things, and stay for an interview with editor-in-chief Alison on why this beautiful piece was accepted into our magazine.  ................................. Credits: Producer: Cora Anderson Host: Courtney Hodge...

Hear the tale of generational trauma and how it manifested in two desperate lovers. Then, hear an interview with the author, Mya Sweeney, on what inspired her to pick up the red pen. ................................. Credits: Producer: Cora Anderson  Host: Courtney Hodges Editors: Jordan Barringer and Katelyn Egan  Reader: Jesse Solon  ................................. Follow our so...