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Commonplace Podcast

Rachel Zucker
Poetry
Hanif Abdurraqib
Stuti Sharma
Confessional Poetry
Motherhood
Bianca
Erasure
Friendship
Children's Literature
Creativity
Police Brutality
Feminism
Poetry Community
Writing Process
Art and Money
Mental Illness
The Ferguson Report
Anti-Black Violence
Literary Citizenship
Joy

Intimate and compelling interviews by Rachel Zucker with poets and other artists. Become a Patron & support our growing podcast! www.patreon.com/commonplacepodcast

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In this episode (originally aired as Hey, It’s Me #15: “It’s Okay”) Rachel talks with Mike Sakasagawa about why she’s putting Commonplace on a hiatus and how she feels about it.

Raised in Brooklyn, NY, Sabrina Orah Mark earned a BA from Barnard College, Columbia University. She also earned an MFA from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, and a PhD in English from the University of Georgia. She is the author of the poetry collectionsT... more

The New York-based photographer Lois Conner has been traveling the world with a 7x17” banquet camera for nearly half a century. Through the elongated format of her work she has explored the landscape and the temper of our times; her art is both conte... more

Eugenia Leigh is a Korean American poet and the author of Bianca (Four Way Books, 2023) and Blood, Sparrows and Sparrows (Four Way Books, 2014). Her poems and essays have appeared in numerous publications including TIME, The Nation, Poetry, Ploughsha... more

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Recent Guests

Eugenia Leigh
Korean-American poet and author of Bianca
Four Way Books
Episode: Episode 129: Reading Eugenia Leigh’s Bianca
Hafizah Augustus Geter
Nigerian American writer, author of The Black Period
Janklow & Nesbitt
Episode: Episode 124: Reading Hafizah Augustus Geter’s The Black Period
Mary Ruefle
Poet, essayist, and erasure artist
Wave Books
Episode: Episode 123: Mary Ruefle
Nicole Sealey
Author of 'The Ferguson Report: An Erasure,' and recognized poet and educator.
Cave Canem Foundation
Episode: Episode 122: Reading Nicole Sealey’s The Ferguson Report: an erasure
Laurel Snyder
Children's author and poet known for her picture books and novels for children.
Episode: Episode 118: Laurel Snyder
Charif Shanahan
Author of Trace Evidence and Into Each Room We Enter Without Knowing
Northwestern University
Episode: Episode 117: Charif Shanahan & Safia Elhillo with Isaac Ginsberg Miller
Safia Elhillo
Author of The January Children, Girls That Never Die, and a novel in verse Home Is Not a Country
Co-editor of Halal If You Hear Me
Episode: Episode 117: Charif Shanahan & Safia Elhillo with Isaac Ginsberg Miller

Host

Rachel Zucker
Host of this series, she engages deeply with poets and artists, exploring their personal stories and creative processes.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 283 ratings
  • Hafizah geter ep

    Unsubscribing after that. What a shallow and pompous person; I understand that she is a poet but to pretend at telling history, indigenous or otherwise, with such tenuous and self-regarding grasp is gross and weird.

    Apple Podcasts
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    thisaintit1
    United Statesa year ago
  • New

    Don’t know how I got here but was refreshing to hear poems.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JBermanos
    United States2 years ago
  • Love

    Just listened to ep 76 and it was so lovely and much needed!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    flowerlover33
    United States3 years ago
  • Keep the vulnerability coming!

    at one point in episode 89 (with david naimon), you asked about whether you were allowed to talk about tinder on commonplace, and what david said not only answers your question but basically sums up what i feel in general when listening to commonplace: "you've established a mode of being in your show that is a similar mode of being in your poetry and your prose, where life is moving between those sectors... people are drawn to your show because of this; you already have an audience with a built-... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    83728292827
    United States4 years ago
  • Brava‼️

    Rooting for you, Rachel. ♥️

    Warn regards, Joan Tessler (mom’s old friend, who, after all, is no doubt very proud of you!) 😘

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    heretomorrowgonetoday
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the heartfelt and deep nature of the conversations, often describing them as intimate and transformative.
There is a consistent mention of the emotional resonance of the discussions, allowing listeners to connect with both the artists and their artwork deeply.
The podcast has been recognized for its nurturing space that celebrates vulnerability and authenticity in artistic expressions.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 123: Mary Ruefle
Q: Can you talk about Will of the Wisps?
Mary discusses her erasure of Hans Christian Andersen's 'Will of the Wisps' and the differences between her experiences with erasing different texts.
Episode 123: Mary Ruefle
Q: Will you start off by reading us?
Mary reads a piece titled 'Pause' about her experiences with menopause and its various challenges.
Episode 131: Reading Sabrina Orah Mark’s Happily
Q: How do you balance autobiography and the ethical implications of exposing personal stories?
Sabrina discusses the importance of intention in writing, stating that true stories can be shared generously without harming others.
Episode 117: Charif Shanahan & Safia Elhillo with Isaac Ginsberg Miller
Q: Would you be willing to turn to that poem?
Charif provides an example from his poem that illustrates the complexities of identity and racialization.
Episode 117: Charif Shanahan & Safia Elhillo with Isaac Ginsberg Miller
Q: I was wondering maybe if we could begin there. I mean, I think it's really striking to me that, I think as I mentioned by email, both of you are releasing books within a year of each other.
Charif reflects on the journey of being a poet as one that is deeply connected to community and the shared experiences that they both navigate.

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The content revolves around intimate and thoughtful conversations with poets and artists, exploring the myriad ways personal experience intertwines with creative expression. Each episode is characterized by its in-depth discussions about artists' journeys, the challenges of their craft, and the emotional complexities involved in their lives and work. Themes of motherhood, mental health, grief, and the transformative power of creativity frequently emerge, providing both a personal and collective perspective on the artistic process. The show offers listeners a unique blend of vulnerability and insight, transforming what could be a simple interview format into a rich tapestry of human experience and connection.

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Recent guests on Commonplace Podcast include:

1. Eugenia Leigh
2. Hafizah Augustus Geter
3. Mary Ruefle
4. Nicole Sealey
5. Laurel Snyder
6. Charif Shanahan
7. Safia Elhillo

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