WRBH Reading Radio

WRBH Reading Radio Original Programming Podcasts

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WRBH 88.3 FM, Radio for the Blind and Print Handicapped, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is the only full-time reading service on the FM dial in the United States. At WRBH, our mission is to turn the printed word into the spoken word so that the blind and print handicapped receive the same ease of access to current information as their sighted peers. You can also download our shows weekly from Itunes or your favorite podcasting app by searching “WRBH Reading Radio Original Programming.”

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The Writer's Forum: One Book One New Orleans March 2019 Update 20.03.2019 4:10

David talks One Book One New Orleans news and updates with their Executive Director Megan Holt. Originally aired on March 14th 2019.

Figure of Speech: Rodger Kamenetz 13.03.2019 24:41

Poet, author, essayist, biographer, religious thinker and dreamwork practitioner, Rodger Kamenetz is probably best known for his breakthrough account of Jewish-Buddhist dialogue, The Jew in the Lotus. A serious student of dreams since 1999, his The History of Last Night's Dream was featured on Oprah Winfrey's Soul Series. His poems have appeared in hundreds of periodicals and 25 anthologies. His p...

The Writer's Forum: Jacob Tobia 13.03.2019 29:24

Candice speaks with author Jacob Tobia about their new book, SISSY: A COMING-OF-GENDER STORY. Originally aired on March 8th 2019

Public Affairs: Eye Health - Glaucoma 05.03.2019 20:18

Originally aired on March 4th 2019.

The Writer's Forum: Ken Wells 05.03.2019 28:35

David speaks with Ken Wells about his new book, GUMBO LIFE: TALES FROM THE ROUX BAYOU. Originally aired on February 28th 2019.

Figure of Speech: Dr. Peter Cooley in Conversation with Henry Goldkamp 25.02.2019 29:20

On this segment of the show, we feature a conversation between writer Henry Goldkamp and retired Tulane University professor and 2015-2017 Louisiana State Poet Laureate Dr. Peter Cooley, as well as a number of poems read by the latter. Originally aired on February 25th 2019.

Public Affairs: Miriam Taylor of the Newcomb Art Museum 25.02.2019 23:13

Our new Development Director Anne Guillot fills in for Lyn to talk to Miriam Taylor, External Affairs Manager at Newcomb Art Museum, about their ongoing exhibit Per(sister): Incarcerated Women of Louisiana, about which more can be found here: www.persister.info Originally aired on February 25th 2019.

The Writer's Forum: Anthony Tommasini (Extended Interview) 25.02.2019 32:29

David takes a call from Anthony Tommasini, Chief Classical Music Critic for the New York Times and author of the new book, THE INDISPENSABLE COMPOSERS: A PERSONAL GUIDE and talk about the nature of lists, personal connections to music, and the exciting orchestral music being written in the 21st Century. Originally aired on February 14th 2019.

The Writer's Forum: Clare Jones 25.02.2019 26:17

David talks with poet and New Orleans native Clare Jones about her work, travels and work in New Zealand, and love of Latter library. Originally aired on February 21st 2019.

Figure of Speech: Ben Luton 20.02.2019 32:28

Poet Ben Luton joins us to share some original work, as well as poems from Robert Creeley and Karin Lessing. Originally aired on February 16th 2019.

The Music Show: Blind Texas Marlin 20.02.2019 29:27

Originally aired on February 12th 2019.

The Writer's Forum: One Book One New Orleans February 2019 Update 19.02.2019 4:13

On this monthly segment, Executive Director of One Book One New Orleans Megan Holt talks about the upcoming LITERACY AS A TOOL FOR COMBATING INCARCERATION at Studio Be on Thursday, Feb. 21st 2019. Find out more about it here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2284151471863260/?active_tab=about Originally aired on February 14th 2019.

Figure of Speech: Annell Lopez 13.02.2019 24:05

This episode we welcome on Annell Lopez to read some of her original work. Annell is an emerging short fiction writer. Her work has been featured at the NYU Spring and Fall Literary Readings. It has also been selected by La Pluma y Tinta Reading series. Annell is an alumna of the Cagibi Literary Hudson Valley Writing Retreat. Her non-fiction has been published by The Setonian and her fiction work...

The Writer's Forum: Charlie Jane Anders 13.02.2019 30:57

Candice speaks with author Charlie Jane Anders about her new novel, THE CITY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. Originally aired on February 7th 2019.

Figure of Speech: C. W. Cannon 04.02.2019 23:40

C. W. Cannon-- author, educator and columnist for The Lens-- joins us to read from his latest novel, SLEEPYTIME DOWN SOUTH. Originally aired on February 2nd 2019.

Public Affairs: Dr. Anne Foundas of the Brain Institute of Louisiana 04.02.2019 27:49

Originally aired on January 28th 2019.

Novel Ideas: Episode #85 -- 2018 Year End Wrap Up 31.01.2019 37:11

In our last podcast episode of 2018, I quickly catch you up on some interesting book industry news then immediately take you into all my favorite reads of 2018 (and what I'm excited about for 2019).

Figure of Speech: Tia Clark 28.01.2019 11:11

Author Tia Clark reads from her story "Shanghai," a version of which originally appeared in "Fourteen Hills" issue 20.2. Tia Clark's fiction has appeared in Kenyon Review, American Short Fiction, The Offing, and elsewhere. She has received support and fellowships from the Omi International Arts Center in Ghent, NY, the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown, the Lambda Literary Foundation, and the...

NOLA By Mouth: Will Samuels of King Cake Hub 28.01.2019 27:07

Amy sits down with Will Samuels and talks king cake and King Cake Hub. Originally aired on January 30t 2019.

NOLA By Mouth: Nicole Eiden and Marielle Dupré of Windowsill Pies 28.01.2019 27:25

Chef Amy talks with the talented minds behind New Orleans' Windowsill Pies. Originally aired on January 23rd 2019.

The Writer's Forum: Daniel José Older 25.01.2019 27:30

Candice sits down for a chat with Daniel José Older, author of several books including Shadow Shaper, Last Shot, and Dactyl Hill Squad. . Originally aired on January 24th 2019.

Public Affairs: Rusty Lavergne of Flying Wings of Louisiana 21.01.2019 26:59

Lyn talks with Rusty Lavergne of Flying Wings of Louisiana. Originally aired on January 20th 2019.

The Writer's Forum: Bryan Batt 21.01.2019 26:25

Sherry sits down to talk to actor and author Bryan Batt about family memories, New Orleans, and his latest book, PONTCHARTRAIN BEACH: A FAMILY AFFAIR. Originally aired on January 17th 2019.

The Writer's Forum: Gina Ferrara 16.01.2019 27:57

David speaks with poet Gina Ferrara about her writing, New Orleans places, and her long-running reading series at Latter Library, The Poetry Buffet. Originally aired on January 10th 2018.

The Writer's Forum: One Book One New Orleans January 2019 Update 16.01.2019 6:49

David sits down with One Book One New Orleans Executive Director Megan Holt and author Zachery Lazar to talk about his book VENGEANCE-- which was selected as the OBONO 2019 pick-- as well as what they're most excited about for the new year. Originally aired on January 10th 2019.