Sep 27th, 2016 by secretlives
Show #110 on September 20, 2016…In which Mr. Bear reads a variety of work with some connection to bison. Ghosts, heartache, animals real and plastic, love and loss all feature in these moving poems and stories.
Sep 15th, 2016 by secretlives
Show #109 on September 13, 2016…In which Mr. Bear reads gently piercing work by Jennifer Fliss and Jaime Formato that shines a light of hope across grief and loneliness. Moths, dandelions, lakes, and cherry pie take on dreamy qualities in these familiar yet strange landscapes.
Sep 1st, 2016 by secretlives
Show #108 on August 30, 2016…In which Mr. Bear reads the luminous work of Steve Edwards on fatherhood, family life, the wonders of nature, and ghosts, plus humorous pieces by his son, Wyatt. Bonus: What happens when a teddy bear interviews a 7-year-old? Tune in and find out!
Aug 24th, 2016 by secretlives
Show #107 on August 23, 2016…In which Mr. Bear reads the disquieting work of Clio Velentza. Teeth, animals, lilies, dirt, and rhododendrons all take on deeper and darker meaning in these stories that will cling to you like half-remembered dreams. Sip on a glass of retsina and wait for the smoke to clear.
Aug 17th, 2016 by secretlives
Show #106 on August 16, 2016…In which Mr. Bear reads excerpts from David Olimpio's "This Is Not a Confession." Time and memory and math intersect in these lyrical meditations. Don't count the minutes — sit a spell and let time freeze.
Aug 10th, 2016 by secretlives
Show #105 on August 2, 2016 (sorta)...In which Mr. Bear (in the never-to-be-released live, in-studio version) does a shambles of a show (rambling incoherently with someone in the studio working on a film projector in the background and eventually giving up) but the music is good...SO...here is a new and improved podcast for your listening pleasure. Take a break from reading and your literary woes and join Mr. Bear in learning how to make a variety of vintage cocktails. Rum Puff, Bergerac Frappe, or Tequini, anyone?
Aug 1st, 2016 by secretlives
Show #104 on July 26, 2016…In which Mr. Bear reads the shimmering work of Alina Stefanescu, where sunsets and birds and stamps and mothers-in-law and boats are tied together with threads of light, color, missing, desire, searching, secrets almost translated. These stories are like looking at your heart through a kaleidoscope — prepare to be dazzled.
Jun 29th, 2016 by secretlives
Show #103 on June 28, 2016…In which Mr. Bear reads the beautifully unsettling work of Anna Lea Jancewicz. Like Alice, you will find yourself tumbling down a deep hole into another world, where lines blur between reality and enchantment. The ordinary and mundane become eerie and disturbing — and no, it's not a dream.
Jun 22nd, 2016 by secretlives
Show #102 on June 14 (and 21)…In which Mr. Bear continues reading "Peter Pan," where we encounter children learning to fly, jealous fairies, and make-believe come to life. Next stop: Neverland!
Jun 8th, 2016 by secretlives
Show #101 on June 7, 2016…In which Mr. Bear reads bewitching work by Abigail Beckel and Françoise Harvey. Birds, walruses, frogs, monkeys, jellyfish, and other creatures small and large populate these poems and stories of human desires, fears, and dreams. Which animal are you?
