These three poems by Tara Zafft reflect on the fragile and tender nature of life and how these moments crack our hearts open and initiate us into the fullness of life — with all its joys and all its sorrows. At Across The Margin now. #poems #poetry acrossthemargin.com/three-poems-...

Thank you so much to my friends at @acrossthemargin.bsky.social for having me on to talk about my forthcoming album!!!

Across The Margin : The Podcast presents an interview with singer / songwriter Charlie Kaplan on the cusp of the release of his fourth solo album, A Hat Upon The Bed: acrossthemargin.com/across-the-m... @ciwk.bsky.social @osirispod.bsky.social

A new episode of Across The Margin : The Podcast is in the works & drops Tuesday. Don't miss our latest — an ode to the Grateful Dead's Wall of Sound with the author of Loud & Clear, Brian Anderson! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a... @osirispod.bsky.social #GratefulDead #WallOfSound

“You couldn’t even hear a pin drop in the city. The National Guard made sure of that.” A short story where a society’s steadfast, suffocating laws are challenged by an unyielding revolutionary. “Bring Back The Noise” by Malik Berry: acrossthemargin.com/bring-back-t... #Resist #Fiction

“If I couldn’t secure a job flipping eggs, what could I do?” A work of fiction where an unremarkable opportunity holds the promise of a better tomorrow. “The Egg Flipper” by T.E. Cowell: acrossthemargin.com/the-egg-flip... #Fiction

“They weren’t just words any more. They were an invocation.” A work of supernatural horror where the arrangement of Scrabble tiles foretells all to come. “Scrabble” by Ben Macnair….at Across The Margin now. #Horror #Fiction acrossthemargin.com/scrabble/

The power of music: How a familiar melody initiated a bittersweet recalling of a dear childhood friend. “Brahms’ Andante” by Matias Travieso-Diaz: acrossthemargin.com/brahms-andan... #Life #Music #Friendship

Across The Margin : The Podcast tells the story of The Grateful Dead’s Wall of Sound and their quest for audio perfection with the author of Loud and Clear, Brian Anderson: acrossthemargin.com/across-the-m... @gratefuldead.bsky.social @osirispod.bsky.social #LoudAndClear #GratefulDead #WallOfSound

A work of fiction that invites readers to meander and bound restlessly amid works of art and through city streets, in search of the one. “The Song of The Lark” by Matthew Sam Prendergast: acrossthemargin.com/the-song-of-... #Fiction #Art #Love

Across The Margin : The Podcast explores how moral panic, social media, and the culture wars are remaking publishing with the author of That Book is Dangerous, Adam Szetela: acrossthemargin.com/across-the-m... @osirispod.bsky.social @mitpress.bsky.social #Publishing #ThatBookIsDangerous

As literary gatekeeping intensifies in the age of social media, author and Harvard fellow Adam Szetela joins Zoe to unpack how moral panics, elite ideology, and institutional cowardice are transforming publishing—and why the culture wars are being fought sentence by sentence.

Drawing on interviews with literary agents, editors, sensitivity readers, and industry professionals, Adam Szetela examines the complex tensions between diversity efforts and literary freedom in American publishing. "That Book Is Dangerous!" is out Aug. 12: mitpress.mit.edu/978026204985...

An engaging book by Adam Szetela argues that publishing has become Orwellian. The world is not yet the Oceania of George Orwell’s “1984”, but it is not good

“We mourn for places and eras just as much as we do for people.” A journey through the 5 stages of grief in response to losing a home away from home where cherished community was found. “The Five Stages of Going Out of Business” by Catherine Mainland: acrossthemargin.com/the-five-sta... #Life #Grief

A short story, crafted in the form of a prose haiku, which buoyantly expresses the surreal human experience of soaring through life. “Flight” by Kenneth D. Reimer: acrossthemargin.com/flight/ #Life #Poetry

These three poems by Vanessa Y. Niu seek love not as a possessive, but as geographies to enter and absorb: a Hong Kong nightclub, a Chinese lesbian bar, or a bridge by the river at night: acrossthemargin.com/three-poems-... #poems #poetry

“Generally orange or lime, Jell-o is the one item, besides tension, that’s always plentiful at the Thanksgiving table.” A relatable short story to those whose holiday feasts are served w/ a side of judgement and contention. “Some Parts Missing” by Michael Propsom: acrossthemargin.com/some-parts-m...

A work that explores the margins immigrants inhabit — those spaces between how they are seen and who they truly are. “Maki Means Roll’ by Ya-Ting Yu….at Across The Margin now. acrossthemargin.com/maki-means-r... #Life #Immigrant #Immigration

A half-century removed, a benevolent gesture to a “pop-up migrant” is affectionately recalled. “Gimme Shelter” by Dion Dennis: acrossthemargin.com/gimme-shelter/ #life #friendship

These two poems by Carol Alexander explore what Salvador Dali called “the persistence of memory,” time’s exigencies layering and enriching the present moment: acrossthemargin.com/two-poems-by... #poems #poetry #TheoryOfANight

Amid a Los Angeles singing competition — convened under a banner of Togetherness — the essence of soul is unmasked as two judges attempt to find common ground. “The Real Soul” by Alan Swyer: acrossthemargin.com/the-real-soul/ #Music #Life #Soul #IKnowYouGotSoul

A work of creative nonfiction that ponders the notion of where one can confidently call home. “Old Fashioned Truth” by Katlin Singh: acrossthemargin.com/old-fashione... #Home #Truth #Life #WisconsinOldFashioned

A work of flash fiction where an act of careless, open betrayal ignites an impassioned fervor for sovereignty. “Line of Sight” by Claire Massey…at Across The Margin now! #Fiction #Infidelity #Marriage #Freedom acrossthemargin.com/line-of-sight/

“It meant I hadn’t died w/ my husband, it meant I was back among the living, & that raised the stakes.” A tribute to the music of Maggie Rogers that speaks to the healing power of music. “The Gospel of Maggie Rogers” by Lily Herman: acrossthemargin.com/the-gospel-o... @maggierogers.music-social.com

I’m still a little surprised I didn’t have any Christopher Nolan films in my top 10.

While not in our Top 10, Michael Clayton comes up multiple times in our breakdown of the Best Films of The 21st Century. Check the list! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w... @ryanoconnell79.bsky.social @mikeshza.bsky.social @osirispod.bsky.social #WTTPP #movies #film #cinema

These three poems by Julia Ziegler are in response to Maggie Nelson’s Bluets; an exploration on the philosophies of life and love through the color blue. At Across The Margin now: acrossthemargin.com/three-poems-.... #poetry #poems #MaggieNelson #Bluets

It’s All Gonna Break, the must-see Broken Social Scene documentary, is now available on VOD! Check it out & learn more about it on Ep 213 of Across The Margin : The Podcast featuring an interview w/ director Stephen Chung: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a... #BrokenSocialScene #ItsAllGonnaBreak

My run as America's foremost advocate and champion of 'Tropic Thunder' continues.

In a celebration of cinema, Welcome To The Party Pal takes stock of the best movies of the 21st century. On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and at OsirisPod.com now! acrossthemargin.com/welcome-to-t... @ryanoconnell79.bsky.social @mikeshza.bsky.social @osirispod.bsky.social #WTTPP #BestOf #Movies

Through the benevolent work of The Voices of Freedom Gavel Club, a Toastmasters Club that operates in prisons, a grouping of inmates finds a way for their patriotism to endure. “I Pledge Allegiance” by Andrew C. Miller: acrossthemargin.com/i-pledge-all... #Incarceration #Patriotism #America

“Being remembered means being missed, and that’s a notion I can do without.” An offering of flash fiction that invites you to an event billed as: “Not Your Old-Fashioned Funeral.l “Eulogies For The Living” by Foster Trecost: acrossthemargin.com/eulogies-for... #Fiction #Life #Funeral

An offering of fiction in which a young artist’s’ prodigious talent provides the key to a family members freedom. “Lucy Lawrence” by Arthur Davis: acrossthemargin.com/lucy-lawrence/ #Fiction #Talent #Art

“But I persisted. I slid through every trap like I had saints in my pocket. I was, in effect, a miracle.” The story of Slippery Fox which displays the value of hard work & preparation, especially when living a life of crime. “Beyond The Vault” by Albert Rodríguez: acrossthemargin.com/beyond-the-v...

A work of fiction in which a grandfather shares with his granddaughter his unique connection to the sea. “The Whale Watcher” by Arvilla Fee: acrossthemargin.com/the-whale-wa... #Fiction #OceanMan #TheOceanIsLove

These three poems by Rachel Beachy reflect on the intricacies of motherhood through specific moments that capture the tumultuous — and tender — art of raising children. At Across The Margin now! #poetry #poems #motherhood acrossthemargin.com/three-poems-...

The @drilledmedia.bsky.social podcast season + this multi-part @grist.org story (both reported and written by the great @alleenbrown.bsky.social) is such a cool package all together, and delves into some critical never-before reported details: grist.org/project/indi...

Welcome To The Party Pal celebrates the fourth season of The Bear, a return to form for the acclaimed series. On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and at Osirispod.com now! #TheBear #WTTPP acrossthemargin.com/welcome-to-t...

A personal account of coming of age in Germany in the 1930s that highlights the danger of politicizing universities and of teaching an ideology that divides people. “Becoming” by William Schoenl: acrossthemargin.com/becoming/ #Life #Democracy

Was stoked to talk about one of my movies of the year, 'Mountainhead,' as well as TV movies in general, big time comedies being damn near extinct, & why Tom Cruise is a giant boat. I also hope to be post-human in 5-6 years. Give or take.

Welcome To The Party Pal examines Jesse Armstrong’s tech billionaire satire #Mountainhead in an episode that considers the benefits & drawbacks of films released directly to streaming services. On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & at Osirispod.com now! #WTTPP acrossthemargin.com/welcome-to-t...

A work of fiction where a seasoned provocateur attempts a connection amid the fallout of a contentious trial. “Verdict” by Joshua C. Gaines: acrossthemargin.com/verdict/ #Protest #PlotTwist #Fiction

Across The Margin : The Podcast presents an interview with multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and soul innovator Brittany Davis: acrossthemargin.com/across-the-m... #BlackThunder #BrittanyDavis @osirispod.bsky.social @mikeshza.bsky.social

These three poems by M. M. Adjarian traverse the dark borderlands of human emotion where love, grief and rage intertwine in quietly explosive ways: acrossthemargin.com/three-poems-... #poems #poetry

A personal reflection on the internal suffering felt from self-abandonment that explores the psychological cost of fear-driven inaction, and the subtle, often overlooked, erosion of identity that can follow. “Where Suffering Begins” by Tom Basu: acrossthemargin.com/where-suffer...

These five poems by Dayna Hodge Lynch explore the connections between Black Southern cultures, grief, love, and the significance of community in life: acrossthemargin.com/five-poems-b... #poems #poetry

Across The Margin : The Podcast presents an interview with acclaimed singer-songwriter Mason Jennings on the heels of the release of his most recent album, Magnifier: acrossthemargin.com/across-the-m... #Magnifier #MasonJennings @osirispod.bsky.social

A new episode of Across The Margin: The Podcast is in the works and drops Tues (you’re gonna want to listen to @masonjennings new album in advance!). Don’t miss our latest celebrating the new #BrokenSocialScene doc, It’s All Gonna Break, w/ director Stephen Chung: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...