Red Transmissions Podcast

Writer and Director Mark Von Henning combines poetry, languages, music, and what some call "magic" in immersive experiences that allow his audiences to let go of scepticism and become involved in intricate plays. On this episode of Red Transmissions he shares his process and some key discoveries that allowed him to build a unique voice and style in the world of performing arts. Listen to this and previous episodes at https://redtransmissions.libsyn.com/

In this episode, host Madam Neverstop engages in a deep conversation with Blacqwildflowr, an award-winning poet and performance etiquette instructor. Blacqwildflowr recently traveled from the US to Denmark to participate in the Nature & Culture: International Poetry Film Festival, where she joined us with her poem in the film Vibrant, directed by Dev Thompson. In Vibrant, Blacqwildflowr's performance intertwines personal and collective narratives, addressing themes of grief, Black boyhood, queerness, and the complexity of identity within a society that marginalizes softness and vulnerability. She reflects on her process of writing and performing the poem, as well as the significance of watching the film live for the first time, struck by the resilience and strength we embody through adversity and pain. Throughout the conversation, Blacqwildflowr discusses the challenges of navigating life as a Black, queer woman in the United States, and how embracing her identity and using her voice have become acts of resistance and empowerment. Her work, both written and performed, continues to inspire others to confront societal injustices while embracing their authentic selves. Listen now across all podcast platforms! POETRY TAKEOVER TIME! #Blacqwildflowr #MadamNeverstop #RedTransmissions #PoetryFilm #VibrantFilm #NatureCultureFestival #Poetry #BlackQueerness #Identity #ResilienceThroughAdversity #CulturalNarratives

In this episode of Red Transmissions Podcast, Jenny Hegland shares her journey from mental health counseling and disaster response to co-creating spaces of healing through The Good Listening Project—a global community of listener poets dedicated to humanizing healthcare. She reflects on how listening with care and curiosity can transform stories into poetry, offering people the profound experience of being truly heard. With insights into the project's origins, unique training program, and the practice of equity-informed, somatic listening, Jenny invites us to reimagine listening as a form of connection, co-creation, and community care.

What's it like to grow up in a cult, become one of its most influential members, and then walk away—risking everything you've ever known? In this episode of Red Transmissions, Sean Prophet—author of My Cult Your Cult, podcast host, TV editor, and former high-ranking member of the Church Universal and Triumphant—takes us inside the world of religious indoctrination. Born into the church and groomed for leadership, Prophet reveals the shocking realities of life within this high-control group, and the difficult, life-changing decision to break free. Now an outspoken advocate for personal freedom and critical thinking, Prophet exposes how cults manipulate belief and control their followers, offering a raw look at how these systems of power infiltrate our minds and shape society.

Patrick Horner (he/him), a Canadian poet and engineer, exists fluidly within Canada / Denmark where he works advancing water treatment technologies. His poetry and fiction have been published in journals and magazines internationally. He is a cultural organizer with Red Door and a co-director of the Copenhagen Poetry Film Festival Nature and Culture. His debut poetic novel, Refugia, was published by the University of Calgary Press in 2022. Episode 80 has arrived!