Season 2

Episode 1: We’re Back!

Hello all and welcome! To those just coming to us for the first time, we can’t express how happy we are that you’ve chosen to take the time to check us out. To all those returning, WELCOME BACK! This is just a brief minisode to express how excited we are to be returning and the big plans we’ve laid down for all of your listening pleasures. Be sure to tune in for our next episode, where our host, Caleb, has a very special guest come on to talk about the work they’re currently pursuing.

Episode 2: A Chat with Lauren Shippen

Writer and Creator of The Bright Sessions podcast, Lauren Shippen, joins us on this episode to talk about her work, what’s coming up for her in the future, and how the journey to where she is now, started.

Episode 3: Meet the Crew!

This week, we sat down with the crew of The Vortex podcast and talked about our experience, interests, and pretty much everything in between. Though we did experience some technical difficulties this week, we hope that you continue to tune in and enjoy the hilarity that is sure to follow in the upcoming episodes!

Episode 4: Re-Hashing Last Year’s Hash Slinger

Bringing only the best to you all, we’re re-uploading our awarding winning Halloween episode from last season to get your all excited for our favorite time of the year! With stories read by Caleb Patton and Tyler Hauth and poetry read by A. VanSickle.

Episode 5: Let’s Talk Comics feat. Quade

Today’s episode is all about comics with our good friend, Quade! We’ll learn a bit about who he is and what his background is like while chatting about comics, representation, and the passions shared through a medium that’s been growing for years and years.

Episode 6: A Night With Katherine Miles

In our latest episode, we hear from Kathryn Miles as she reads from her newest book, Quakeland: On the Road to America’s Next Devastating Earthquake.

Episode 7: Horror Writer’s Roundtable

This week our host, Ricky, sits down with a few of the students from the Creative Writing department who specialize in writing horror and appreciate all things spooky. A special thanks to Autumn Harris, Helen O’Malley, and Tink Pendergrass for joining us on this special Halloween episode.

Episode 8: Mermaids and Taverns: Talking With Vaughn Scribner

After a brief break between our episodes, we’re back with the interview held between our very own Caleb Patton and Professor of History, Vaughn Scribner. Caleb talks about mermaids, taverns, travel, and life as we learn about another accomplished writer among the faculty of The University of Central Arkansas.