Episode 33: “The Offering,” by Sandy Pool
Sandy Pool reads her poem “The Offering.” Recorded in the men’s room of a Montreal Mexican restaurant, 2015.
Apr 15, 2016•3 min
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Episode 32: Breakfast with Adrienne Weiss
Adrienne Weiss drops by the Taddle Creek studios to eat pancakes and read her poem “A Member of the Wait Staff Delivers a Glass of Ice to Oprah,” which originally appeared in Taddle Creek No. 14.
Apr 08, 2016•11 min
Episode 31: “Backyard Insurrection,” by Jennifer LoveGrove
Jennifer LoveGrove reads her poem “Backyard Insurrection,’ from the upcoming Taddle Creek No. 37,
Apr 01, 2016•53 sec
Episode 30: Hal Niedzviecki Asserts His Magisterial Authoritarial Authoritay and Picks a Winner
In which Hal Niedzviecki takes exception to the episode title of his previous podcast appearance.
Mar 25, 2016•16 min
Episode 29: “The Rain of a Thousand Days,” by Emily Schultz
Emily Schultz reads her poem “The Rain of a Thousand Days,” recorded in 2015 in her car on a Brooklyn side street. Egg creams for everyone at Peter Pan afterward.
Mar 18, 2016•1 min
Episode 28: Hal Niedzviecki Needs a Favour
Taddle Creek’s editor-in-chief Conan Tobias gets Hal Niedzviecki on the phone to discuss the author’s time-consuming request.
Mar 11, 2016•9 min
Episode 27: “Empathize or Die,” by Jessica Westhead
Jessica Westhead reads an excerpt from her short story “Empathize or Die,” debuting in the upcoming Taddle Creek No. 37.
Mar 04, 2016•6 min
Episode 26: The Crooked Heart of Mercy, by Billie Livingston (Part 2)
Billie Livingston reads another chapter from her novel The Crooked heart of Mercy.
Feb 26, 2016•14 min
Episode 25: The Crooked Heart of Mercy, by Billie Livingston (Part 1)
Billie Livingston reads a chapter from her novel The Crooked Heart of Mercy.
Feb 19, 2016•5 min
Episode 24: “Under a Billboard at Bathurst and Eglinton,” by JonArno Lawson
JonArno Lawson reads his poem “Under a Billboard at Bathurst and Eglinton,” which originally appeared in Taddle Creek No. 35 (Summer, 2015).
Feb 12, 2016•50 sec
Episode 23: “Ontarioabandonedplaces.com,” by Stevie Howell
Stevie Howell reads her poem “Ontarioabandonedplaces.com,” which originally appeared in Taddle Creek No. 35 (Summer, 2015).
Feb 05, 2016•2 min
Episode 22: “Tables,” by Jennifer LoveGrove
Jennifer LoveGrove reads her poem “Tables.”
Jan 29, 2016•1 min
Episode 21: “The Pollinators,” by Sofi Papamarko
The author Sofi Papamarko reads her short story “The Pollinators.”
Jan 22, 2016•8 min
Episode 20: Patrick Rawley Discusses the Original Captain Marvel, Live at the 36th Taddle Creek Happening
Patrick Rawley discusses the original Captain Marvel at the launch of Taddle Creek No. 36, live at the Ossington, December 3, 2015.
Jan 15, 2016•19 min
Episode 19: “Make-Believe,” by Becky Blake
The author Becky Blake reads her short story “Make-Believe.”
Jan 08, 2016•4 min
Episode 18: “Alterations,” Stuart Ross’s annual poem for the New Year
Stuart Ross rings in 2016 with his annual New Year’s poem.
Jan 02, 2016•1 min
Episode 17: The Christmas Show, with Derek McCormack
The author Derek McCormack stops by the Taddle Creek studios to wish Conan Tobias a Merry Christmas and read from his book Christmas Days.
Dec 25, 2015•26 min
Episode 16: “For Ted, Who’s Never Coming Back Anymore,” by Grace O’Connell
Grace O’Connell reads her short story “For Ted, Who’s Never Coming Back Anymore.”
Dec 18, 2015•5 min
Episode 15: Gary Barwin, Live at the 36th Taddle Creek Happening
Gary Barwin reads a selection of poems at the launch of Taddle Creek No. 36, live at the Ossington, December 3, 2015.
Dec 11, 2015•14 min
Episode 14: Suzanne Alyssa Andrew, Live at the Circle of Stones Launch
Suzanne Alyssa Andrew reads a chapter from her debut novel, Circle of Stones, live at the Monarch Tavern, April 15, 2015.
Dec 04, 2015•7 min
Episode 13: Lana Pesch, Live at the 35th Taddle Creek Happening
Lana Pesch reads at the launch of Taddle Creek No. 35, live at the Jet Fuel Coffee Shop, June 12, 2015.
Nov 27, 2015•6 min
Episode 12: JonArno Lawson, Live at the 35th Taddle Creek Happening
JonArno Lawson reads a selection of poems at the launch of Taddle Creek No. 35, live at the Jet Fuel Coffee Shop, June 12, 2015.
Nov 20, 2015•4 min
Episode 11: Stevie Howell, Live at the 35th Taddle Creek Happening
Stevie Howell reads a selection of poems at the launch of Taddle Creek No. 35, live at the Jet Fuel Coffee Shop, June 12, 2015.
Nov 13, 2015•4 min
Episode 10: Alfred Holden on the Art of Apartment House Maintenence
Alfred Holden, Taddle Creek’s City Building columnist, talks to Conan Tobias about the architectural missteps of apartment house renovation in Toronto’s Annex neighbourhood.
Nov 06, 2015•24 min
Episode 9: The Halloween Show, with Derek McCormack
The author Derek McCormack stops by the Taddle Creek studios to wish Conan Tobias a Happy Halloween and to discuss his new book, The Well-Dressed Wound.
Oct 30, 2015•27 min
Episode 8: Hal Niedzviecki Has Seen the Future
The author, critic, and indie publisher Hal Niedzviecki says the future looks bleak—but that the world will survive long enough for you to buy his new book, Trees on Mars. He discusses this and more with Conan Tobias.
Oct 23, 2015•26 min
Episode 7: “Call Me Crab Apple Girl,” by Emily Pohl-Weary
The author Emily Pohl-Weary reads her poem “Call Me Crab Apple Girl,” in memory of Ashley Smith. Recorded at the Pierre Berton House, Dawson City, Yukon.
Oct 16, 2015•3 min
Episode 6: “Dear Julia,” by Saleema Nawaz
The author Saleema Nawaz reads an excerpt from the story-in-progress “Dear Julia.”
Oct 09, 2015•5 min
Episode 5: “On Slander,” by Sandy Pool
The poet Sandy Pool reads her poem “On Slander.” Recorded in the men’s room of a Montreal Mexican restaurant.
Oct 02, 2015•3 min
Episode 4: “Eglinton at Five,” by Michael Boughn
The poet Michael Boughn reads his poem “Eglinton at Five.”
Sep 25, 2015•3 min
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