To the Brink

KB Brookins on change, gym bros, and the stories that haven't been told. 

Drew Ackerman on insomnia, late-night radio, and soothing his inner cynic. 

Shin Yu Pai on professional breakup, desert art, and love in the archive. 

Embracing their oral traditions, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have used art as a medium to pass down their cultural stories, spiritual beliefs, and essential knowledge of the land. - Fidèles à leurs traditions orales, les peuples aborigènes et insulaires du détro ... Show More

Dana Gioia is a poet, former Chairman of the NEA, and one of America's most insightful writers on the craft of poetry and prose. This is the deepest conversation I've ever had about writing. Dana breaks down the writing process from his first drafts to revision, and shares practi ... Show More

Anyone new to Australia can appreciate how important it is to keep your mother tongue alive. Language is integral to your culture and Australia's Indigenous languages are no different, connecting people to land and ancestral knowledge. They reflect the diversity of Australia’s Fi ... Show More

Spoken word poetry is a powerful tool for storytelling, activism and self-expression. Ella Al-Shamahi speaks to two award-winning poets who use the craft to amplify issues they care about.Sofie Frost is a Norwegian actor, slam poet and spoken word artist. She won the Norwegian Po ... Show More

My guest today is someone who I believe, without exaggeration, will help transform the way people learn ancient languages for years to come. While our institutional academies crumble, a new academy is quietly emerging in independent organizations like the Ancient Language Institu ... Show More

learn about popular Turkish writers, 

So how is your memory? Do you have a memory like a sieve or maybe your memory is more like an elephant. Some people have a short memory and some people have a photographic memory. The word memory in English is interesting because it has a number of meanings and uses. For today's ... Show More

Beyoncé's Renaissance: we discuss Beyoncé's house and disco inspired new album – her first solo material in six years - and her huge significance as an artist and cultural icon. Nick is joined by Jacqueline Springer – curator, music journalist and lecturer- and by the writer an ... Show More

In this episode of Unlocking Academia, host Raja Aderdor speaks with Dr. Basma A. S. Dajani, Professor of Arabic Language and Literature, in a sweeping conversation on Arab-Andalusian love poetry and the cultural, linguistic, and emotional legacies it continues to inspire. Rooted ... Show More

E255: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, your go-to resource for intermediate to advanced English learners. I'm your host, Anna, and today's episode promises an immersive journey through the enchanting world of storytelling. 📖 In "The Human Storybook," we meet Nan ... Show More