Page Fright: A Literary Podcast
1) 116. Don't Revisit Scrapped Poems w/ Kashayar "Kess" Mohammadi
Kashayar "Kess" Mohammadi drops by to talk their latest poetry collection, The Book of Interruptions. Andrew asks about bringing new life to old poems. It's a blast!--Khashayar âKessâ Mohammadi (They/...Show More
2) 115. Salvaging Abandoned Poems w/ Joanna Streetly
Joanna Streetly joins Andrew to talk her new poetry collection, All of Us Hiddenâ . Andrew asks about staying curious in your poetry. It's a great time!--Joanna Streetly is the author of five books. He...Show More
3) 114. Best Canadian Poetry 2026 w/ Mary Dalton
Mary Dalton joins Andrew to chat about editing this year's edition of Biblioasis' Best Canadian Poetry series. Andrew listens in to three readings from featured poets Erin Moure, Kevin Irie, and Sue S...Show More
4) 113. Why Do We Write Bird Poems? w/ Brian Bartlett
Brian Bartlett joins the podcast LIVE at the Fraser Valley Writers' Festival in Abbotsford, BC, to chat about his new book, The Astonishing Room. Andrew asks what's up with everyone writing bird poems...Show More
5) 112. Accurate to a Feeling w/ Nick Thran
Nick Thran joins the podcast LIVE at the Fraser Valley Writers' Festival in Abbotsford, BC, to chat about his new book Existing Music. Andrew wonders about time in music and the passage of time. It's ...Show More
6) 111. The Other Mind in a Poem w/ Daniel Cowper
Daniel Cowper returns to talk about his new novel in verse, Kingdom of the Clock. Andrew asks about writing long poems. It's a poetic chat!Daniel Cowper is a poet and writer from Bowen Island, BC. His...Show More
7) 110. Taking Unexpected Poetic Leaps w/ Arleen Paré
Arleen Paré stops by to chat about her latest poetry collection, encrypted. Andrew asks about Coleridge and video games. It's a fun time!Arleen Paré is a writer with ten collections of poetry, based i...Show More
8) 109. Werewolves, Myth, and Manuscripts w/ Estlin McPhee
Estlin McPhee returns to the podcast to chat about their debut collection, In Your Nature. Andrew asks about werewolves and community. It's a good listen!--Estlin McPhee is a writer and librarian who...Show More
9) 108. Connection and Community w/ Natalie Lim
Natalie Lim is back with her debut poetry collection, Elegy for Opportunity! Andrew talks about capturing connection in poems. It's a great reunion!--Natalie Lim (she/her) is a Chinese-Canadian poet l...Show More
10) 107. Finding Useful Feedback w/ Tolu Oloruntoba
Tolu Oloruntoba returns to chat about his third poetry collection, Unravel. Andrew asks about getting "good" feedback. It's a "good" one!--Tolu Oloruntoba was born in Ibadan, Nigeria, where he studied...Show More