Expo Presents: Transposition

In this episode of Transposition , poet and playwright Zachary Guerra sits down with host Laura Rensing and Experimental Editor Rebecca Luxton. Zachary’s experimental piece “What Are You Looking for?” was published in our Vol. VII: “Flux” issue (2022). In this discussion, we explore how online communities, such as Reddit, have become vital spaces for individuals to connect, share stories, and find...

In this episode of Transposition , poet and artist Meg Reynolds is joined in conversation with host Laura Rensing and Visual Art Editor Brianna J.L. Smyk. Meg’s comics “Placenta”, “Stay”, and “Synesthesia” were published in our Vol. VII: “Flux” issue (2022). Art, comics, poetry, and everything in between is explored as Meg shares how these pieces were a departure from her typical work, how speed w...

In this episode of Transposition , Nonfiction editor Ramona Pilar joins in to interview author Lori Yeghiayan Friedman whose piece “How to Survive a Genocide” was published in our Vol V: Act/Break issue (2020). The Transposition Pod team dives into themes of Lori’s essay which include building identity & finding one’s voice as a First Generation child of Armenian immigrants, and the intimate &...

In this episode of Transposition, we recap our wonderful Association of Writers and Publisher's panel discussion on the challenges and strategies for maintaining longevity in independent literary journals. Mellinda Hensley, moderator, reminisces on the event with panelist CD Eskilson. They also discuss the importance of community in building and sustaining a literary journal. Tune in to hear t...

While you're waiting for our Flux issue to drop, why not take a listen to Expo intern alums Leo Smith and Mitchell Evenson talk through the inspiration for Exposition Review 's first chapbook, Rearview.   Leo Smith is a Black, queer transmasculine poet from Inglewood, CA. They are a graduate of Smith College and associate editor at Exposition Review . Leo's work has been published in Arcanum...

Nonfiction flash writer JJ Peña joins us in our season finale to read “this is how i want you to remember me” from the Change in Perspective Flash 405 contest.  Writer and judge K.B. Carle leads in the interview with JJ as they explore flash, memory, and the power storytelling. Read along at: http://expositionreview.com/flash-405/this-is-how-i-want-you-to-remember-me/ About JJ Peña: JJ Peña (...

Bilingual poet and all-around literary superstar Viva Padilla dives into the beautiful disruption of moths, love, and language in her poem “exhibición: polilla en pandemia” from our new Hunger issue.  Expo Poetry editor CD Eskilson is back from Season 1 to guide us through the literary journey. Read along at: http://expositionreview.com/issues/vol-vi-hunger/exhibicion-polilla-en-pandemia/#Viv...

You’ll hear all sorts of strong voices on today’s episode with playwright Neal Adelman weighing in on his flash play, “Ricky Jay Meets Pain,” read by Tahmus Rounds and Ben Bergstrom.  Expo editor Jessica June Rowe joins us for the interview portion as we delve into humor, pain, and submitting fearlessly. Read along at: http://expositionreview.com/flash-405/ricky-jay-meets-pain/ About the Read...

This week’s episode is all about the art of conversation...or rather, the conversation of art. Artist Zoe Walsh and Expo Visual Arts Editor Brianna J.L. Smyk dig deep into how Zoe’s “Peripheries of Love” deconstructs gender, sexuality, and identity in a very literary way.  See Zoe’s gorgeous art in our Hunger issue at: http://expositionreview.com/issues/vol-vi-hunger/the-peripheries-of-love/...

Listen to K-Ming Chang read her fiction piece "Keeper" from Exposition Review's Vol. VI: “Hunger” and as she talks about hoarding words, inventing lineages, and of course, a lot of shit talking.  Read the full piece free online at: http://expositionreview.com/issues/vol-vi-hunger/keeper/ About the Reader: K-Ming Chang is a Kundiman fellow, a two-time Lambda Literary Award finalist, and a Nati...

Join us on an audio journey as Zachary Eller reads his experimental fiction piece, “Little Planet.”  Expo editor Rebecca Luxton joins this week’s discussion to explore truth, wonder, and copyright in Zachary’s piece.  Read along at: http://expositionreview.com/issues/vol-iv-wonder/little-planet/ Sound editing for "Little Planet" by Mitchell Evenson Transposition is the official podcast o...

Join guest host Mellinda Hensley for a special episode between seasons one and two of Transposition! Join guests Mia Nakaji Monnier and Christopher Gonzalez for a chat about identity as a writer, the responsibilities of being an editor, and how the literary landscape is shaped.  Find out more at www. ExpositionReview.com  About the Guests:  Mia Nakaji Monnier is a journalist and ess...

In our final episode of our first season, listen to "Take a Bow," by playwright Garret Jon Groenveld, joined by Rudy Guerrero and Jason Frasier.  Read the issue free online at: http://expositionreview.com/issues/vol-v-act-break/take-a-bow/ About the Readers: Garret Jon Groenveld is a poet and playwright living in San Francisco, California, with an MFA in Poetry and an MA in Playwriting from S...

Edwin Bodney reads his poem, “Prominence,” from Exposition Review’s Orbit issue.  We're joined by poetry editor CD Eskilson for the interview portion, who helps uncover the deeper meanings and inspirations behind the poetry.  Read along at: http://expositionreview.com/issues/vol-iii-orbit/prominence/ About the Reader: Edwin Bodney is an L.A. native and co-host of one of the largest poetr...

Sionnain Buckley reads her nonfiction piece, “Stranger, Brother, Stranger,” which won first place in our “Underneath the Words” themed Flash 405 contest.  We’re joined by Nancy Au who leads the interview in a beautiful conversation about craft, resilience, and flash sommeliers. Read along at: http://expositionreview.com/flash-405/stranger-brother-stranger About the Reader: Sionnain Buckley is...

Anthony R. Westenkirchner reads his experimental piece “Carried” from Exposition Review's Vol. V: Act/Break issue.  Read along at:   http://expositionreview.com/issues/vol-v-act-break/carried/ About the Reader: Anthony R. Westenkirchner once killed a man in self-defense with an Oxford comma. His work has appeared (or is forthcoming) in the Mud Season Review, The Finger Literary Journal,...

Listen to Alessandra Castellanos read her poem "In Darkness with the Ramirez Sisters" from Exposition Review's Vol. II: “Surface” and as she talks about finding time to write...no matter how long your commute is.  Read along at: http://expositionreview.com/issues/vol-ii-surface/in-darkness-with-the-ramirez-sisters/ About the Reader: Los Angeles native, Alessandra Castellanos has been a garden...

In this episode, check out Angela Miyuki Mackintosh's stellar reading of her experimental piece, "Girls Like Us." Read the issue free online at: http://expositionreview.com/issues/vol-v-act-break/ About the Reader: Angela Miyuki Mackintosh is a writer and illustrator living in Los Angeles. A Pushcart Prize and Best of the Net nominee (both 2019), her work has been published in Vice, Red Fez,...

An extra special episode where playwright A.J. Bermudez and her cast read "Spinning the Record" from Exposition Review's Act / Break issue.  Read the issue free online at: http://expositionreview.com/issues/ About the Readers: A. J. Bermudez is a writer and director based in Los Angeles, California. Her work has been featured at the Yale Center for British Art, the National Winter Playwrights...

Amanda Fletcher reads an excerpt from her nonfiction piece, "Off the Rails" and shares her favorite vintage bathroom Instagrams.  Read her full piece in Exposition Review 's Vol. V: "Act/Break" issue, free online at: http://expositionreview.com/issues/ About the Reader: Amanda Fletcher is the PEN America Emerging Voices (EV) Fellowship Manager as well as an alumna of the Emerging Voices progr...

Alexandrine Ogundimu reads her fiction piece "Wound" from Exposition Review' s Vol. V: "Act/Break" and talks about pushing the boundaries on fiction.  Read the issue free online at: http://expositionreview.com/issues/vol-v-act-break/ About the Reader:  Alexandrine Ogundimu is a Nigerian American writer who lives in Seattle.  She received an MFA in Fiction at NYU. Her fiction can be...

Dare Williams reads his poem, "Etymology" from Exposition Review' s Vol. V: "Act/Break" and discusses how he discovers the true momentum of his poetry.  Read the issue free online at: http://expositionreview.com/issues/vol-v-act-break/ About the Reader: Dare Williams is a Queer HIV-positive poet, artist, activist native to Southern California, and 2019 PEN America Emerging Voices Fellow. An a...