Words on a Wire Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Hosted by two professors from the Department of Creative Writing at UTEP, Words on a Wire has become one of the most established and influential radio shows on writing and creativity.
In this episode of Words on a Wire , host Daniel Chacón interviews Estella González about her debut short story collection, Chola Salvation , published in 2021 by Arte Público Press. Estella González was born and raised in East Los Angeles which inspires her writing. Her writing has been recognized with a Pushcart Prize “Special Mention” and as a “Reading Notable” for The Best American Non-Required Reading .
In this episode of Words on a Wire, host Daniel Chacón interviews Estella González about her debut short story collection, Chola Salvation, published in 2021 by Arte Público Press. Estella González was born and raised in East Los Angeles which inspires her writing. Her writing has been recognized with a Pushcart Prize “Special Mention” and as a “Reading Notable” for The Best American Non-Required Reading.
In this episode of Words on a Wire , host Daniel Chacón interviews Denis O´Hearn about the 20th anniversary of his compelling book Nothing But an Unfinished Song: The Life and Times of Bobby Sands. Denis O'Hearn is Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at El Paso . He has written widely in the fields of political economy, mutual aid, isolated imprisonment and Ireland. His interests are in social movements, the sociology of economic change, industrialisation and transnational corporations.
In this episode of Words on a Wire, host Daniel Chacón interviews Denis O´Hearn about the 20th anniversary of his compelling book Nothing But an Unfinished Song: The Life and Times of Bobby Sands.
In this episode of Words on a Wire, Tim Z. Hernandez talks with Jackie Barragan. Jackie is a multidisciplinary Border artist, community advocate and practitioner of her indigenous healing traditions. She graduated from UTEP with a Bachelor’s in Anthropology and a Minor in Dance. She focused her studies on grassroots activism and studied extensively with the Zapatistas in Mexico.
In this episode of Words on a Wire, Tim Z. Hernandez talks with Jackie Barragan . Jackie is a multidisciplinary Border artist, community advocate and practitioner of her indigenous healing traditions. She graduated from UTEP with a Bachelor’s in Anthropology and a Minor in Dance. She focused her studies on grassroots activism and studied extensively with the Zapatistas in Mexico. In 2020, she made her first short film documentary JOSIE. Her film JOSIE has screened in a variety of film festivals around the country.
In this episode of Words on a Wire, host Daniel Chacón interviews celebrated poet, essayist, editor, activist, novelist, and translator Ana Castillo , about her most recent poetry book, My Book of the Dead (University of New Mexico, Press, 2021).
In this episode of Words on a Wire, host Tim Hernandez remembers some of his friends and relatives that he has lost during the pandemic. In the interview portion of this episode he talks with poet and novelis Sonia Gutiérrez about her book Dreaming with Mariposas. Sonia is also a professor and editor based out of California.
In this episode of Words on a Wire, host Tim Hernandez remembers some of his friends and relatives that he has lost during the pandemic. In the interview portion of this episode he talks with poet and novelis Sonia Gutiérrez about her book Dreaming with Mariposas. Sonia is also a professor and editor based out of California.
Daniel Chacón talks with California-based author, artist, and educator, Maceo Montoya . His first novel, The Scoundrel and the Optimist (Bilingual Review, 2010), was awarded the 2011 International Latino Book Award for “Best First Book” and Latino Stories named him one of its “Top Ten New Latino Writers to Watch”. Other books are The Deportation of Wopper Barraza (University of New Mexico Press, 2014) and Letters to the Poet from His Brother (Copilot Press, 2014), You Must Fight Them: A Novella and Stories (University of New Mexico Press, 2015) was a finalist for Foreword Review´s INDIEFAB Book of the Year Award. He is also the author and illustrator of Chicano Movement for Beginners, a work of graphic nonfiction. His most recent novel is Preparatory Notes for Future Masterpieces (University of Nevada Press, 2021).
In this episode of Words on a Wire, host Tim Z. Hernandez, interviews poet and activist Sesshu Foster.
In this episode of Words on a Wire, host Tim Z. Hernandez , interviews poet and activist Sesshu Foster . Foster is a poet, teacher, and community activist. The conversation focuses on his book ELADATL:A History of the East LA Dirigible Air Transport Lines He was born and raised in East Los Angeles. His books include, City Terrace Field Manual (1996), World Ball Notebook (2009), Atomik Aztex, and A History of the East LA Dirigible Air Transport Lines . He’s the recipient of several awards, including the American Book Award, the Believer Book Award, and the Asian American Literary Award.
In this episode Daniel Chacón has a conversation with Kathleen Alcalá, author of six books of fiction and nonfiction. Her work has received the Western States Book Award, the Governor’s Writers Award, and a Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Book Award. She received her second Artist Trust Fellowship in 2008, and in 2014 was honored by the National Latino Writers Group, Con Tinta. She has been designated an Island Treasure in the Arts on Bainbridge Island.
In this episode Daniel Chacón has a conversation with Kathleen Alcalá, author of six books of fiction and nonfiction. Her work has received the Western States Book Award, the Governor’s Writers Award, and a Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Book Award. She received her second Artist Trust Fellowship in 2008, and in 2014 was honored by the National Latino Writers Group, Con Tinta. She has been designated an Island Treasure in the Arts on Bainbridge Island.
In this special Halloween/ Día de muertos episode of Words on a Wire hosts, Daniel Chacón & Tim Z. Hernandez talk about legends, horror stories, altars, the meaning of death and the connection with our ancestors. Special guests: Writer, Natasha Rangel telling us a legend from Venezuela; writer, Claudia Flores talking about a haunted hotel in El Paso; and poet, Zazil Collins who curated a playlist on Spotify just for this show.
In this special Halloween/ Día de muertos episode of Words on a Wire hosts, Daniel Chacón & Tim Z. Hernandez talk about legends, horror stories, altars, the meaning of death and the connection with our ancestors.
In this episode of Words on a Wire host, Tim Z. Hernandez interviews poet David Romero.
In this episode of Words on a Wire host, Tim Z. Hernandez interviews poet David Romero. Romero is a Mexican-American spoken word artist from Diamond Bar, CA. Romero is the author of My Name Is Romero (FlowerSong Press), a book reviewed by Gustavo Arellano (¡Ask a Mexican!), Curtis Marez (University Babylon), and founding member of Ozomatli, Ulises Bella. Romero has appeared at over seventy-five colleges and universities in thirty different states in the USA.
In this episode Daniel Chacón has a conversation with philosopher Philip Goff , one of the most influential thinkers of our time, especially with the publication of his new book Galileo‘s Error. Chacón and Goff talk about the writing process for philosophers, the hard problem of consciousness, panpsychism , and how science and philosophy can come together to give us a greater picture of reality. Interviewing from the UK, Philip Goff is a professor at Durham University and is host of the podcast Mind Chat.
In this episode Daniel Chacón has a conversation with philosopher Philip Goff, one of the most influential thinkers of our time, especially with the publication of his new book Galileo‘s Error.
Host Tim Z. Hernandez welcomes Carribean Fragoza, writer, journalist and artist from South El Monte,CA. Her arts/culture reviews and essays have been published in online national and international magazines such as the Aperture, Los Angeles Review of Books, L.A. Weekly, KCET, Culture Strike, and Tropics of Meta.http://carribeanfragoza.com/about/Originally aired September 12, 2021
Host Tim Z. Hernandez welcomes Carribean Fragoza, writer, journalist and artist from South El Monte,CA. Her arts/culture reviews and essays have been published in online national and international magazines such as the Aperture, Los Angeles Review of Books, L.A. Weekly, KCET, Culture Strike, and Tropics of Meta. http://carribeanfragoza.com/about/
Host Daniel Chacon welcomes Monique Quintana back to the studio for an in depth interview to discuss her new noel, Cenote City. Her book reviews, interviews, and personal essays appear at Luna Luna Magazine, where she is a contributing editor. Her short works have been nominated for Best of the Net, Best Microfiction, and the Pushcart Prize.
Host Daniel Chacon welcomes Monique Quintana back to the studio for an in depth interview to discuss her new noel, Cenote City. Her book reviews, interviews, and personal essays appear at Luna Luna Magazine, where she is a contributing editor. Her short works have been nominated for Best of the Net, Best Microfiction, and the Pushcart Prize.Originally aired September 5, 2021
Host Daniel Chacon welcomes Poet David Campos and Artist Maceo Montoya to discuss their new work, American Quasar, a visual-textual collaboration.
Host Daniel Chacon welcomes Poet David Campos and Artist Maceo Montoya to discuss their new work, American Quasar, a visual-textual collaboration.Originally aired June 6, 2021
Host Tim Z. Hernandez welcomes back Award Winning Poet, Performer and Educator Darren De Leon to discuss the early days of his writing and performing with spoken-word group Los Delicados.
Host Tim Z. Hernandez welcomes back Award Winning Poet, Performer and Educator Darren De Leon to discuss the early days of his writing and performing with spoken-word group Los Delicados.Originally aired May 16, 2021
Host Daniel Chacon welcomes UTEP Visiting Assistant Professor of Women's and Gender Studies Kadiri Fernandez to discuss life during the pandemic and her latest book, Ritos de Pasaje.
Host Daniel Chacon welcomes UTEP Visiting Assistant Professor of Women's and Gender Studies Kadiri Fernandez to discuss life during the pandemic and her latest book, Ritos de Pasaje.Originally aired May 16, 2021
Host Tim Z. Hernandez welcomes back Software engineer Joshua Rubin whose travels to El Paso landed him at the gate of the Detention Center in Tornillo and was the inspiration for the documentary "Witness at Tornillo".Originally aired May 2, 2021
Host Tim Z. Hernandez welcomes back Software engineer Joshua Rubin whose travels to El Paso landed him at the gate of the Detention Center in Tornillo and was the inspiration for the documentary "Witness at Tornillo".
Host Daniel Chacon welcomes author and musician Ted O'Connell, winner of the Tobias Wolff award in fiction to discuss the creative process.
Host Daniel Chacon welcomes author and musician Ted O'Connell, winner of the Tobias Wolff award in fiction to discuss the creative process.
In today´s episode of Words on a Wire, host, Tim Z. Hernandez interviews poet Aideed Medina. Medina, is a poet from Salinas CA, based on Fresno CA. She attended Fresno State and has published two pieces with the University journal, including her piece ´Flies, Cockroaches and Poets´ Medina is also a m ember of the Loud Mouth Poetry Slam Team to The 25th Annual National Poetry Slam in Oakland California since 2014.
In today´s episode of Words on a Wire, host, Tim Z. Hernandez interviews poet Aideed Medina.
In today’s episode of Words on a Wire host, Daniel Chacon, interviews fiction writer Lorraine M. Lopez on her new book “Postcards from the Gerund State.” Lopez is an associate professor of English teaching in the M.F.A. program in Creative Writing at Vanderbilt University. She is the author of six books of fiction and editor or co-editor of two essay collections. Her short story collection, Soy la Avon Lady and Other Stories won the inaugural Miguel Marmól prize for fiction. Her second book, Call Me Henri was awarded the Paterson Prize for Young Adult Literature in 2007, and her novels, The Gifted Gabaldón Sisters and The Realm of Hungry Spirits (Grand Central Press, 2011) were a Borders/Las Comadres Selections
In today’s episode of Words on a Wire host, Daniel Chacon, interviews fiction writer Lorraine M. Lopez on her new book “Postcards from the Gerund State.” Lopez is an associate professor of English teaching in the M.F.A. program in Creative Writing at Vanderbilt University. She is the author of six books of fiction and editor or co-editor of two essay collections. Her short story collection, Soy la Avon Lady and Other Stories won the inaugural Miguel Marmól prize for fiction. Her second book, Call Me Henri was awarded the Paterson Prize for Young Adult Literature in 2007, and her novels, The Gifted Gabaldón Sisters and The Realm of Hungry Spirits (Grand Central Press, 2011) were a Borders/Las Comadres Selections