High Above Grand w/Brett Underwood

Aaron Belz holds a Masters in Poetry from NYU (1995) and a Ph. D. in American Literature from Saint Louis University (2007) where his scholarship was recognized with a Walter J. Ong Award. He’s also an alumnus of the Vermont Studio Center (2007) where he received an NEA Grant to support his creative work. He’s since published four collections of poems: The Bird Hoverer  (BlazeVOX, 2007),  Lovely,...

Matthew Freeman's eighth book, Dopamine and the Devil, will soon be released from Coffeetown Press. He holds an MFA from the University of Missouri-Saint Louis and often writes about his recovery from a dual diagnosis and his time spent engaging theory and power at Parkview Place.  Brett Lars Underwood is a St. Louis poet and promoter. He is the author of MUSH (SPARTAN PRESS, 2018) and MUSHARO...

Joseph Sulier was born and raised in the simple poverty of Fenton Missouri and currently resides in the city of St. Louis. Sulier has been published in several literary journals including 52nd City, The U. City Review, The Curator Magazine and RINE and has had several collections of poetry published including The Ruins of a Rube (Permanent Sleep Press), A House Full of Broken Instruments (Permanen...

Ann Haubrich is the Regional Arts Commission’s Director of Grants and Programs where she strives to establish a more equitable and efficient experience for local artists and arts organizations. She has an extensive history in the nonprofit arts sector as a grantmaker and grant seeker. Her work history includes leadership roles with River Styx, the Writer’s Voice (a national literary arts project o...

Philip Gounis’ work has appeared in a variety of literary publications and entertainment magazines. He has also worked as a writing tutor, editor and publisher. In the radio broadcast medium he has served as both host and producer. His chapbooks  Some of These Have Appeared  and  Upgrading the Allusion  are available for sale here. Brett Lars Underwood is a St. Louis poet and promoter. He is the a...

Poet and story teller K. Curtis Lyle delves into how music and Native languages influences his poetry. This is a poetry and music class combined. Lyle is collaborating with the likes of Damon Smith and has released a new record called 29 Birds You Never Heard on Smith's Balance Point Acoustics label. K. Curtis Lyle is an indefatigable force of nature. We are honored to have him in the studio. In t...

Brett Underwood talks with poet K. Curtis Lyle who was instrumental in Watts Writers Workshop. This is part one of a two part discussion where Lyle talks about him time writing poetry and living in places like Los Angeles, New York City and of course Saint Louis. He regales us with stories from Charles Bukowski to Quincy Troupe to the iconic Jazz musicians he happened to hang out with. Lyle https:...

Brett Continues his discussion with poet Richard Newman about his new book Blues at the End of the World and his tenure at River Styx. https://www.amazon.com/Blues-End-World-Richard-Newman/dp/1639805087

Brett Underwood talks with poet Richard Newman about living in far off lands and his new book Blues at the End of the World. They also discuss Newmans stint as Editor and Executive Director of River Styx in Saint Louis. "Richard Newman  is the author of three previous books of poetry:  Borrowed Towns  (Word Press, 2005),  Domestic Fugues  (Steel Toe Books, 2011), and  All the Wasted Beauty of the...

Brett Lars Underwood  is a St. Louis poet and promoter. He is the author of MUSH ( ⁠SPARTAN PRESS⁠ , 2018) and MUSHARONA ( ⁠Kung Fu Treachery Press⁠ , 2020) and, the soon to be published, GATEWAY TO MUSH ( ⁠Spartan Press⁠ , Spring/Summer 2024). His verse and riddles have been published by  ⁠52nd City⁠  and included in  ⁠FLOOD STAGE: An Anthology of Saint Louis Poets⁠ . His work has been heard at t...

Brett Underwood speaks with Poet Laureate Jane Ibur from the famed CBGB in Saint Louis, the greatest dive bar in America. Jane Ibur was appointed Poet Laureate for the City of St. Louis on April 12, 2019. Ibur began writing poems in middle school which developed into a career of writing, teaching, and promoting poetry. An alumna of Webster University, her teaching efforts include being a founding...

Brett interviews writer Thomas Crone who was a south city regular. Thomas discusses his time with 52nd City Magazine (52ndcity.com), River Front Times, KDHX and Saint Louis Magazine. Thomas also lets us know what he's been up to these days. Thomas and Stef Russell were passing through after settling in New Orleans. We were able to corner them for this interview. Brett Lars Underwood  is a St. Loui...

Brett talks with poet Stef Russell about her current projects and her past work with 52nd City and Saint Louis' own KDHX. Brett Lars Underwood  is a St. Louis poet and promoter. He is the author of MUSH ( ⁠⁠SPARTAN PRESS⁠⁠ , 2018) and MUSHARONA ( ⁠⁠Kung Fu Treachery Press⁠⁠ , 2020) and, the soon to be published, GATEWAY TO MUSH ( ⁠⁠Spartan Press⁠⁠ , Spring/Summer 2024). His verse and riddles have...

Brett Lars Underwood  is a St. Louis poet and promoter. He is the author of MUSH ( ⁠SPARTAN PRESS⁠ , 2018) and MUSHARONA ( ⁠Kung Fu Treachery Press⁠ , 2020) and, the soon to be published, GATEWAY TO MUSH ( ⁠Spartan Press⁠ , Spring/Summer 2024). His verse and riddles have been published by  ⁠52nd City⁠  and included in  ⁠FLOOD STAGE: An Anthology of Saint Louis Poets⁠ . His work has been heard at t...

Brett interviews writer Denmark Laine. They discuss his life growing up in Saint Louis, poetry and his books Immaculate Jones and the Love Pirates and The American Paranoid Society published by Back of the Class Press.

Brett talks with poet Jesse Eikmann. He reads from his new book of poetry on Back of the Class Press aptly titled First, a Crisis. Brett Lars Underwood  is a St. Louis poet and promoter. He is the author of MUSH ( ⁠SPARTAN PRESS⁠ , 2018) and MUSHARONA ( ⁠Kung Fu Treachery Press⁠ , 2020) and, the soon to be published, GATEWAY TO MUSH ( ⁠Spartan Press⁠ , Spring/Summer 2024). His verse and riddles ha...

Brett Lars Underwood  is a St. Louis poet and promoter. He is the author of MUSH ( SPARTAN PRESS , 2018) and MUSHARONA ( Kung Fu Treachery Press , 2020) and, the soon to be published, GATEWAY TO MUSH ( Spartan Press , Spring/Summer 2024). His verse and riddles have been published by  52nd City  and included in  FLOOD STAGE: An Anthology of Saint Louis Poets . His work has been heard at the  Pulitz...