Page Fright: A Poetry Podcast

Page Fright: A Poetry Podcast

Andrew French

English Arts Books Explicit
Episodes 121
Avg. Duration 50m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jun 2019
Latest Episode May 2026

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Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
57%
Hosting
anchor.fm

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About This Podcast

Andrew French interviews established and emerging authors about breaking through as writers and finding their literary style.

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Recent Episodes

119. Confrontational Couplets w/ Pujita Verma

May 26, 2026 45m

Pujita Verma pops by the virtual studio to discuss her debut poetry collection, precedence. Andrew talks form and tough topics. It's a fluid convo!--Pre-order Andrew's new chapbook, Fists You've…

118. Poetry as Empathy Engine w/ Mallory Tater

Apr 17, 2026 46m

Mallory Tater joins Page Fright to talk about her new poetry collection, Lockers are for Bearcats Only. Andrew's stoked about National Poetry Month. It's a great conversation!--Mallory Tater is the…

117. Making Life Come Alive w/ Christina Shah

Apr 02, 2026 45m

Christina Shah is here to discuss her debut full-length poetry collection, if: prey, then: huntress. Andrew's wondering about how to stop yapping on and on in their poems. It's a fun one!--Christina…

116. Don't Revisit Scrapped Poems w/ Kashayar "Kess" Mohammadi

Mar 12, 2026 48m

Kashayar "Kess" Mohammadi drops by to talk their latest poetry collection, The Book of Interruptions. Andrew asks about bringing new life to old poems. It's a blast!--Khashayar “Kess” Mohammadi…

115. Salvaging Abandoned Poems w/ Joanna Streetly

Feb 26, 2026 57m

Joanna Streetly joins Andrew to talk her new poetry collection, All of Us Hidden⁠. Andrew asks about staying curious in your poetry. It's a great time!--Joanna Streetly is the author of five books.…

114. Best Canadian Poetry 2026 w/ Mary Dalton

Jan 27, 2026 1h 9m

Mary Dalton joins Andrew to chat about editing this year's edition of Biblioasis' Best Canadian Poetry series. Andrew listens in to three readings from featured poets Erin Moure, Kevin Irie, and Sue…

113. Why Do We Write Bird Poems? w/ Brian Bartlett

Dec 29, 2025 44m

Brian Bartlett joins the podcast LIVE at the Fraser Valley Writers' Festival in Abbotsford, BC, to chat about his new book, The Astonishing Room. Andrew asks what's up with everyone writing bird…

112. Accurate to a Feeling w/ Nick Thran

Nov 24, 2025 49m

Nick Thran joins the podcast LIVE at the Fraser Valley Writers' Festival in Abbotsford, BC, to chat about his new book Existing Music. Andrew wonders about time in music and the passage of time. It's…

111. The Other Mind in a Poem w/ Daniel Cowper

Oct 30, 2025 56m

Daniel Cowper returns to talk about his new novel in verse, Kingdom of the Clock. Andrew asks about writing long poems. It's a poetic chat!Daniel Cowper is a poet and writer from Bowen Island, BC.…

110. Taking Unexpected Poetic Leaps w/ Arleen Paré

Sep 22, 2025 47m

Arleen Paré stops by to chat about her latest poetry collection, encrypted. Andrew asks about Coleridge and video games. It's a fun time!Arleen Paré is a writer with ten collections of poetry, based…

109. Werewolves, Myth, and Manuscripts w/ Estlin McPhee

Aug 31, 2025 55m

Estlin McPhee returns to the podcast to chat about their debut collection, In Your Nature. Andrew asks about werewolves and community. It's a good listen!--Estlin McPhee is a writer and librarian…

108. Connection and Community w/ Natalie Lim

Jul 18, 2025 44m

Natalie Lim is back with her debut poetry collection, Elegy for Opportunity! Andrew talks about capturing connection in poems. It's a great reunion!--Natalie Lim (she/her) is a Chinese-Canadian poet…

107. Finding Useful Feedback w/ Tolu Oloruntoba

May 14, 2025 56m

Tolu Oloruntoba returns to chat about his third poetry collection, Unravel. Andrew asks about getting "good" feedback. It's a "good" one!--Tolu Oloruntoba was born in Ibadan, Nigeria, where he…

106. Towards a Final Form w/ Marc Perez

Apr 16, 2025 53m

Marc Perez comes on the show to talk about chapbooks, form, and his debut full-length poetry collection, Dayo. Andrew asks about finding the right form for your poem. It's a great time!--Chapbook…

105. Getting Uncomfortable in Your Poems w/ MA|DE (Mark Laliberte and Jade Wallace)

Mar 19, 2025 59m

MA|DE (Mark Laliberte & Jade Wallace) pop by to talk about their debut collaborative full-length poetry collection, ZZOO. Andrew tries to wrap their head around writing with another person. It's…

104. Is Your Book Too Long? (w/ Annick MacAskill)

Feb 22, 2025 58m

Annick MacAskill is back to talk compiling her latest collection, Votive (Gaspereau Press). Andrew asks about book length and queer poems. It's a good one!--Annick MacAskill is the author of four…

103. "Best Canadian Poetry 2025" w/ ed. Aislinn Hunter & 4 Included Poets

Jan 28, 2025 52m

Aislinn Hunter joins Andrew to talk about editing Best Canadian Poetry 2025. Four featured poets read their poems from the anthology. Andrew asks about the monumental task of editing BCP25 and poetry…

102. When is a Poem Finished? w/ Rob Madden

Dec 23, 2024 53m

Rob Madden joins Andrew to discuss grief and masculinity, writing alongside photography, and his chapbook second hand smoke (Pinhole Poetry, 2024). It’s a rich discussion! -- Rob Madden is a writer…

101. Bird Books and Building a Collection w/ Anita Lahey (LIVE!)

Dec 11, 2024 46m

Anita Lahey drops by to record an episode, live at the Fraser Valley Writer’s Festival! Andrew asks about birds, finding anthology editors, and Anita’s latest poetry collection, While Supplies Last.…

100. A Poetry Celebration! w/ Estlin McPhee, Kyle McKillop, Jane Shi, and Rob Taylor

Nov 18, 2024 1h 8m

The 100th episode(!) of Page Fright, in which Andrew hosts a live reading featuring four poets (Estlin McPhee, Kyle McKillop, Jane Shi, and Rob Taylor) at Massy Arts Society to celebrate 5 years and…

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