Emerging Form
Christie AschwandenEmerging Form is a podcast about the creative process in which a journalist (Christie Aschwanden) and a poet (Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer) discuss creative conundrums over wine. Each episode concludes with a game of two questions in which a guest joins in to help answer questions about the week's topic. Season one guests include poets, novelists, journalists, a song writer, a circus performer, a ske... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 201 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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I love listening to these two. Their deep friendship casts a warm glow on every conversation and they ask all the questions I want to know the answers to. I’ve found some life changing books through this podcast too.
Apple Podcasts5Mary from Boston
United States3 months ago - Thoughtful and inspiring
I’m so happy to have discovered this podcast! The beautiful interview with Laura Pritchett is what drew me in. I am looking forward to making this podcast part of my walks in nature! There’s such a peaceful, reflective, honest vibe to it.
Apple Podcasts5Laura from ColoradoUnited States2 years ago - Love!
I love this podcast so much!
Apple Podcasts5llpabqUnited States2 years ago - Shop talk
I could listen to these two talk about the creative process all day. Oh wait, I just did.
Apple Podcasts5altared spacesUnited States2 years ago - Illuminates the Creative Process
A wonderful podcast that explores the creative process from many facets, especially the trust we need to let the work lead us. Rosemerry & Christie and their guests thoughtfully converse from experience on topics like the magic, elation, anxiety, doubt, and everything that creating a work of art, or living a creative life brings with it. Illuminating whatever your discipline
- musicians, visual artists, dancers, as well as writers will all find wisdom and affirmation.
Apple Podcasts5cozmic777United States2 years ago
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A thoughtful exploration of the creative life across disciplines, driven by two seasoned writers who pair intimate storytelling with practical craft tips. Conversations span writing, poetry, music, publishing, and storytelling, often anchored by concrete processes, rituals, and habits that sustain long-running creative practice. Guests range from poets and journalists to authors, musicians, psychologists, and agents, each bringing a distinctive angle on creativity, collaboration, and resilience. The format blends candid personal narrative with actionable insights, creating a warm, wine-friendly space that often yields surprising cross-disciplinary connections and guidance for listeners pursuing creative work in any field.
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1. On Being with Krista Tippett
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5. Poetry Off the Shelf
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Emerging Form launched 7 years ago and published 201 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Emerging Form include:
1. Kelli Russell Agodon
2. Ramona Ausubel
3. James Crews
4. Dimity McDowell
5. Mason Currey
6. GG Renee Hill
7. Kate Munger
8. Ken Medema
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