Burning Bright

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Episodes

283

Latest episode

Oct 2026

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EN-US

About the show

Passager’s weekly podcast, presenting poetry and prose by writers over 50. Hosted by Jon Shorr.

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October 13, 2026Episode 67 min

Kathy O'Fallon

An in-depth look at our 2026 Henry Morgenthau III Poetry Prize Winner, Kathy O’Fallon, and her new book of poetry, Proof of Life . Support the show

October 6, 2026Episode 57 min

World Teachers' Day

An education celebration honoring the teachers who have impacted our lives, featuring poems by Colleen Anderson, Harry Bauld, and Gail DiMaggio. Support the show

September 29, 2026Episode 47 min

National Cooking Day

Meditations on nature, family, connection, and how we are united by food. Featuring pieces by Bhikshuni Weisbrot, Roy Cheng Tsung, Scudder Parker, and Liz Ahl. Support the show

September 22, 2026Episode 36 min

Gay Pride

An exploration of love, loss, and the LGBTQ+ community's resilience over the decades, featuring pieces by Henry Morgenthau III, Karen Hones, and Charles Becker. Support the show

September 15, 2026Episode 26 min

Faulkner's South

Reflections on William Faulkner and the literary traditions of the American South, featuring pieces by Marvyn Petrucci, Mary F. Whiteside, and Annette Sisson. Support the show

September 8, 2026Episode 17 min

Vesuvius and Catastrophe

Burning Bright returns with a look into catastrophes both personal and physical, featuring poetry by Priscilla Long, Leah Silverman, and James K. Zimmerman. Support the show

July 28, 2026Episode 399 min

Passager Editor Rosanne Singer

A conversation with Passager's editor in chief, Rosanne Singer. Plus, an excerpt by Sara Winslow. Support the show

July 21, 2026Episode 388 min

National Zoo Keeper Week

Some appreciation for animals and those who care for them, with work by Graal Braun, Anne Frydman, Barbara DuCharme, Marie Ryan McMillan, and Joyce S. Brown. Support the show

July 14, 2026Episode 379 min

Frida Kahlo’s Death

The trials, tribulations and beauty of possessing a body, featuring poems by Jane Ellen Glasser, Susan Okie, Don Thompson, Joyce LaMers, and Larnell Custis Butler. Support the show

July 7, 2026Episode 367 min