State of the Human

In this episode, Emerson explores why people put themselves through the physically demanding experience of a run. Is it the flow state in running, the desire to feel untethered, or is it something else entirely? Produced by Emerson Prentice  

Matthew Mettias reads his piece “When the Light Turns Green”, about finding new people to call home. Following his reading, is an interview about how the piece came to be, and a near death experience. Producers: Alex Strong Music by Blue Dot Sessions:  Beyond the Cranberry House - https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/377711 Pop Vibration - https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/355650" Frontana - https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/355502 Gtks - https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/355189 KeoKeo - https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/354689 Vulcan Street - https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/354686 Milkwood - https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/355191 Felt Lining - https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/355412 Dawn Line Approaching - https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/355511  

On a school trip re-enacting the past, Coco tries to find themselves in the magic beyond who they are supposed to be. In this episode, Author Lydia Conklin reads "Pioneer" a short story from Rainbow Rainbow, their collection of stories about queer, gender-nonconforming, and trans characters. Produced by Alana Esposito  

After an accident left Becca with a skull fracture and concussion, she turned to an unlikely form of play to pick up the pieces.    Interview with: Becca Taylor Producers: Arun Chhetri, Nardos Demilew, Gracielly Abreu, and Carolyn Stein Narration: Nardos Demilew    

After years of discipline and structure, Adesuwa takes a day off from productivity to remember how to have fun.   Producer: Adesuwa Agbonile Host: Jacob Matlof