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The Underground Writing Podcast

Underground Writing
Underground Writing
Skagit County Juvenile Detention
Covid-19
Creative Writing
Skagit County Community Justice Center
ICE Detention Center
Mental Health
Incarceration
Literacy
Literature
Letters To Young Inmate
Parental Love
Student Writing
Growing Up Is Not Easy
Juvenile Detention
Echo Park Unhoused Encampment
Civilizations
Poetry
William Stafford
Victor Manuel Vivanco Reyes

The Underground Writing Podcast is an audio channel focusing on student writing. Flowing in and through this river, as it were, are interviews, guests, and organizational updates, as well as two smaller tributaries: Linebreak (a single piece of writing) and Kite (our student writing audio zine).

We are a literature-based creative writing program serving migrant, incarcerated, recovery, and other a... more

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Today’s student writing is a poem is by Justin, a student at our workshop site with the Skagit County Community Justice Center (our county’s jail for adult women and men).

Some items mentioned in—or aligned with—today’s episode + Announcements:

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We’re excited to let you know that after a series of pilot writing workshops in the Summer and Fall of 2025, we have—as of January 22, 2026—officially launched our 6th writing workshop site—Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County (skagitclubs.org... more

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As we mentioned several times, Skagit County is experiencing flooding at historic levels. Here are some contact points for help:

Emergency: Call 911

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Today’s student writing is a poem is by Cristian, a student at our workshop site inside Skagit County Juvenile Detention.

Some items mentioned in—or aligned with—today’s episode // Announcements:

1. Remember that you can watch a short... more

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Today’s featured poem, “My Voice Ran Away” was by Xaiviar. You can support students like Xaiviar by spreading the word about our podcast, purchasing student writing anthologies in our website store, and donating to help our ongoing work v... more

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Today’s featured letters and feedback were written by students and ONE PAGE participants. This episode’s featured poem, “A Day So Happy,” was by Victor. You can support students like these by spreading the word about our podcast, purcha... more

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Today’s featured writing was by Ali, a writer experiencing incarceration in Oregon, who submitted to our ONE PAGE publication opportunity for incarcerated writers. You can support our students, ONE PAGE, and writers like Ali by spread... more

LINEBREAK is a single piece of student writing, offered as a pause during your daily life. We hope it will be generative of further creativity, perspective, and thought.

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Today’s featured poem was by student and alumnus, Victor. You... more

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Robert S.
Alumnus of the Underground Writing program and poet
Episode: Robert S. (Student/Alumnus) // Interview & Catch Up
Victor Manuel Favonco Reyes
Student and alumnus of the writing workshops
Episode: Linebreak | I'm Not A Monster
Laurie Parker
A teaching writer with The Underground Writing Program
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Matt Malian
Director of Underground Writing and host of the audio channel, he engages with the writing of students, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and personal transformation.

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Robert S. (Student/Alumnus) // Interview & Catch Up
Q: What interests you nowadays in your writing?
Robert enjoys dabbling in music and writing poetry, particularly focusing on creating melodies and humorous rap.
Robert S. (Student/Alumnus) // Interview & Catch Up
Q: How did the writing workshops help you be more literate in everyday life?
Robert explained that the workshops improved his reading comprehension, enabling him to understand tasks better and perform them effectively.
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Q: How did it feel to do this writing exercise?
Malian encourages listeners to reflect on their feelings regarding the writing exercise as part of the message of gratitude and introspection.
Number in the System // Interview with Max
Q: What piece of advice would you give to a younger student about continuing their writing?
Just try to write consistently and express your emotions on paper, whether it's a story or lyrics.
Number in the System // Interview with Max
Q: What would you say that writing means to you nowadays?
It definitely became more than an escape. I started looking forward to writing more, wanting to improve my craft.

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The audio channel features heartfelt explorations into student writing, primarily focusing on the experiences and stories of individuals from marginalized communities, including those who are incarcerated or undergoing personal transformation. Each episode engages listeners with poetry readings and discussions that illuminate the struggles, aspirations, and identities of these student writers. Unique segments within the episodes showcase individual writings and collaborative projects, fostering a strong connection between personal narrative and broader societal issues. Themes of identity, community, and the transformative power of storytelling are prevalent, making it an inspiring platform for those interested in literature, social justice,... more

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