Twice 5 Miles Radio with James Navé

Back in the fall of 2016, Twice 5 Miles Radio made its debut with "A Storyteller Must Listen" featuring Connie Regan-Blake, airing on WPVMFM-Asheville (www.wpvmfm.org). Since then, I've been bringing you weekly episodes and have hosted over 300 interviews, with a few nostalgic reruns, all available here on SoundCloud, Today's solo episode, "Walking Around Paris - Spontaneous Thoughts," invites you...

In the latest episode of Twice 5 Miles Radio, host James Navé welcomes the multi-talented singer-songwriter Lynn Morgan Rosser. Juggling a thriving creative career while tending to two children with significant health challenges, Lynne's story embodies resilience. She speaks of allowing raw emotions to shape her artistry, from soul-stirring poetry to evocative music. With four breathtaking songs s...

Welcome to a brand-new episode of Twice 5 Miles Radio. I'm your host, James Navé. Today, we're diving deep with Lyn Rothman, a literary talent I met in our Imaginative Storm Saturday writing group. Lyn's prose, as did her knack for weaving keen observations into vivid storytelling, caught my attention immediately. Beyond her talents as a writer, Lyn has lived an extraordinary life, deeply involved...

Welcome to another episode of Twice 5 Miles Radio. I'm your host, James Navé. Remember when a conversation sparked your imagination? That happened when I met Holly McCann at a literary reading at Malaprop's Bookstore in Asheville, North Carolina. As soon as she mentioned she was rethinking leadership in today's ever-evolving business landscape, I had many questions. So, I invited her to the Twice...

Welcome to another episode of Twice 5 Miles Radio. I'm your host, James Navé, www. JamesNave.com. My guest, Dr. John Valenzuela, is a psychologist and writer with a rich tapestry of experiences, from treating severe mood disorders to being an empathic practitioner in schools and local community settings. In this interview, John pushed me to explore a dream I had the night before our conversation....

In the Same Air  Old redemption had little to do  with the maroon strand land  when I was young. I never knew  barbed wire or porcelain tea cups  during that delicate growing time.  The cloud foxes played grace  tricks on the new spring grass  where bones still remembered  winter. The possibility of music  in my cloisonné dreams clashed  with Mr. Arrowwood, who shot  lesser night hawks above the t...

In late May, I recorded an audiobook of my recently published poetry book, 100 Days: A Poetic Memoir After Cancer, at Steve Rush's recording studio in Denver, CO. During the recording, even though the microphone favored my voice, I sometimes juxtaposed my words which caused me to mix up my words and phrases. After wrapping up my last session, I reflected on the challenges and triumphs of audiobook...

A Twice 5 Miles Radio podcast hosted by James Navé In this episode, The Medicine of Talking Plants, I welcome herbalist Julie Hatch for a fascinating exploration of plant medicine and its healing powers. Julie shares her adventures from a life-changing trip to the Amazon jungle in her early 20s, including a close encounter with a massive anaconda. In the show's second part, I contemplate the music...

James Navé welcomes multitalented actor and filmmaker Nina Franoszek to the Twice 5 Miles Radio microphone. I started by asking Nina to talk about her extensive background in the entertainment business. She opened with her childhood in West Berlin before the Wall's fall. Because her parents, Sabine Franek and Eduard Franoszek, were fine artists, the creative community in Berlin underscored Nina's...

James Navé here. Please welcome soul embodiment coach Jessica Falcon to the Twice 5 Mile Radio microphone. In this episode, “Claim Your Sovereignty," Jessica, a former criminal prosecutor turned coach, builds an engaging narrative as she artfully blends her background in law, spirituality, wilderness exploration, and her role as a soul embodiment coach. Jessica insists that our greatness cannot he...

James Navé here welcoming historical storyteller Logie Meecham to the Twice 5 Miles Radio microphone. Logie and I met in the early 90s when he and I were members of Poetry Alive!, a theater company devoted to performing traditional poems for students. Sadly, Logie left this world in 2018. But Logie made his mark long before he said goodbye. During this conversation, Logie reflects on his deep invo...

James Navé here. In this latest episode of Twice 5 Miles Radio, critically-acclaimed author Donna Glee Williams explores the intricacies of the writing process. Known for her lyrical storytelling and imaginative worlds, Williams reads from her newest creation, "The Night Field," scheduled to hit the bookstores on July 25th. Williams guides us through her creative journey with transparency and raw...

Welcome to Twice 5 Miles Radio. James Navé (www.jamesnave.com)here going solo while I explore the intersections of art, culture, and spirituality. This week, I dive into an engaging discourse sparked by a unique invitation from Maria Masycheva (www.mariamasycheva.com), an event organizer based in Berlin, who invited me to participate in UNISONO, a virtual symposium bringing together brilliant mind...

James Navé (www.jamesnave.com) here welcoming Erin Clare to the Twice 5 Miles Radio microphone. Erin is the founder and Artistic Director of Story Parlor, a multi-disciplinary art space featuring storytelling and the exploration of the human condition (www.storyparlor.com). Launched in 2015, Story Parlor offers community-driven events and workshops designed to bring audiences and artists together...

Welcome to Twice 5 Miles Radio with your host, James Navé. I recently had the privilege of launching my new book, "100 Days, A Poetic Memoir After Cancer," in a unique, live-spoken word show, "Once Upon a Time in Early Summer." This event occurred at The Story Parlor, Asheville's intimate listening room, on June 25th. Instead of the typical book launch, I found myself amidst a gathering of 40 curi...

Welcome to a special mini-podcast from Twice 5 Miles Radio; I'm James Navé. Join me as I delve into a thoughtful discussion at the TEDxAsheville Red Rug Round Table Salon, hosted by Barrie Barton, director of TEDxAsheville. We explore the value of TEDxAsheville, and I share insights on my 2010 talk "From the Imaginative Storm to the Creative Form." I reflect on its reception and how my ego played...

James Navé here. Please welcome award-winning author Maia Toll to the Twice 5 Miles Radio microphone. In this provocative show titled From Mundania to the Magical Realms, Maia frames our conversation around her new memoir, "Letting Magic In." Her other publications include "The Night School," "Wild Wisdom Companion," "The Illustrated Crystallary," "The Illustrated Bestiary," and "The Illustrated H...

100 Days: A Poetic Memoir After Cancer: Check it out: https://3taospress.com/authors/james-nave/ James Navé (www.jamesnave.com)here going it solo this week. Join me as I unpack the idea that your memoir can take many forms. Have you ever dreamed of writing your memoir, only to be intimidated by the sheer volume of life experiences? We often perceive memoirs as expansive chronicles of a life lived,...

James Navé here (www.jamesnave.com). Please welcome globetrotting African dancer and storyteller, Masankho Banda, to the Twice 5 Miles Microphone. Born and raised in Malawi, East Africa, Masankho's life has been shaped by the captivating stories and dances of his homeland. Dive into a rich conversation where 'to choose, small root, and a group of people'—the meanings of his name—become our guides....

WHERE THE NIGHT BIRDS SING Noise and Quiet walked into a bar early one night. It was just like any old bar at the back of your mind. You know, the kind you find at the end of a long street. Number 207 sits above the door beside the bell nobody bothers to ring; it's a bar, for fuck's sake; whoever rings a bell at a bar? Noise and Quiet walked in, they'd been together for years and knew that everyon...

Welcome to Twice 5 Miles Radio. James Navé here. I'm privileged to welcome the multi-talented Peter Himmelman. With Grammy and Emmy nominations, Peter is a highly acclaimed singer-songwriter, visual artist, best-selling author, film composer, entrepreneur, and rock and roll performer, boasting over 20 critically acclaimed recordings. The title of this show, Beneath the Questions and the Truth, ech...

Recording "Quivering Anticipation" in Jersey City, Walter Parks urged my best country voice. Hailing from Western North Carolina, I effortlessly adopted my native accent. The poem embodies a moonless night in Maine, watching stars when a Barred owl, hunting silently, momentarily eclipsed them. For more on my work, visit www.jamesnave.com. Quivering Anticipation If a patch of black slips across the...

This five-minute audiobook opens the story of how Candler, a determined strong-willed woman, broke away from her fundamentalist preacher husband and eventually became one of the world's most celebrated conflict-zone photojournalists. What resources must one draw on to get out of a tough spot? For more on my work, visit www.jamesnave.com.

James Navé here welcoming Ileana Garza Terán to the Twice 5 Miles Radio microphone. Fifteen minutes into my first conversation with Ileana, I was knew I must invite her to this show. I was thrilled when she said yes. Steeped in a world of poetry, philosophy, and cultural commentary, Ileana offers a unique perspective on global circumstances' complexities. Wearing many hats – a philosopher, poet, s...

Twice 5 Miles Radio, hosted by James Navé (www.jamesnave.com) welcomes master musicians Julia Thornton and Don Kirkpatrick (www.yoursacredunion.com) to the microphone. The title of this show is Love In the Time of Play.  
 A few months ago, Julia and Don crossed my path when we were guest panelists at a (Zoom) storytelling conference. We’d been invited to discuss how the power dynamics between men...