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MFA Writers

The podcast where Jared McCormack talks to creative writing MFA students about their program, their process, and a piece they're working on.

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Season 5 Episodes

Episode 106: Vivian (Xiao Wen) Li | University of British Columbia

Alejandro Puyana, author of Freedom is a FeastAlejandro Puyana, author of Freedom is a Feast

Episode 107: Alejandro Puyana | Debut Author Series | Freedom is a Feast

Episode 109: Emma Allmann | University of Alabama

Episode 110: Jonny Teklit | University of Wisconsin-Madison

Jonny Teklit, University of Wisconsin-MadisonJonny Teklit, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Episode 110: Carlee Jensen | Johns Hopkins Writing Seminars

Carlee Jensen, Johns HopkinsCarlee Jensen, Johns Hopkins

Season 4 Episodes

Episode 83: Ross Gay | Faculty Series | Indiana University Bloomington

Ross Gay, Faculty SeriesRoss Gay, Faculty Series
Jess Silfa, Vanderbilt UniversityJess Silfa, Vanderbilt University

Episode 84: Jess Silfa | Vanderbilt University

Brandon Blue, Arizona State UniversityBrandon Blue, Arizona State University

Episode 85: Brandon Blue | Arizona State University

Jess Silfa, MFA DraftJess Silfa, MFA Draft

Episode 87: Jess Silfa | Application Series | MFA Draft

Krista Diamond, University of Nevada, Las VegasKrista Diamond, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Episode 88: Krista Diamond | University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Matt Farley, Miami University of OhioMatt Farley, Miami University of Ohio

Episode 90: Matt Farley | Miami University (of Ohio)

Sarah Ann Noel, NYU Writers Workshop in ParisSarah Ann Noel, NYU Writers Workshop in Paris

Episode 91: Sarah Ann Noel | NYU Writers Workshop in Paris

Noah Evan Wilson, Rutgers UniversityNoah Evan Wilson, Rutgers University

Episode 93: Noah Evan Wilson | Rutgers University—Newark

Kate Brody, debut author of Rabbit HoleKate Brody, debut author of Rabbit Hole

Episode 94: Kate Brody | Debut Author Series | Rabbit Hole

Jamie Li, Vermont College of Fine ArtsJamie Li, Vermont College of Fine Arts

Episode 96: Jamie Li | Vermont College of Fine Arts

Deborah Jackson Taffa, Faculty SeriesDeborah Jackson Taffa, Faculty Series

Episode 97: Deborah Jackson Taffa | Faculty Series | Institute of American Indian Arts

Sam Herschel Wein, University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleSam Herschel Wein, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Episode 99: Sam Herschel Wein | University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Abhijit Sarmah, University of GeorgiaAbhijit Sarmah, University of Georgia

Episode 100: Abhijit Sarmah | University of Georgia

Max Delsohn, Syracuse UniversityMax Delsohn, Syracuse University

Episode 101: Max Delsohn | Syracuse University

Eric Larsh, Portland State UniversityEric Larsh, Portland State University

Episode 102: Eric Larsh | Portland State University

Season 3 Episodes

Episode 58: Rachelle Toarmino | University of Massachusetts Amherst

Rachelle Toarmino — UMass AmherstRachelle Toarmino — UMass Amherst
Emily St. Martin — UC Riverside Palm DesertEmily St. Martin — UC Riverside Palm Desert

Episode 59: Emily St. Martin | UC Riverside, Palm Desert Low-Residency

Sean Dolan — Western Washington UniversitySean Dolan — Western Washington University

Episode 60: Sean Dolan | Western Washington University

Episode 62 | Lindsay Bernal | Application Series | Admissions Coordinator Edition

Lindsay Bernal — University of MarylandLindsay Bernal — University of Maryland
Nikki Lyssy — University of South FloridaNikki Lyssy — University of South Florida

Episode 63: Nikki Lyssy | University of South Florida

Episode 64: Jonathan Escoffery | Debut Author Series | If I Survive You

Jonathan Escoffery — If I Survive YouJonathan Escoffery — If I Survive You
Kaitlyn Airy -- University of VirginiaKaitlyn Airy -- University of Virginia

Episode 65: Kaitlyn Airy | University of Virginia

De'Andre Holmes, Columbia College ChicagoDe'Andre Holmes, Columbia College Chicago

Episode 67: De'Andre Holmes | Columbia College Chicago

Episode 68: Mary Kate McGrath | Boston University

Mary Kate McGrath, Boston UniversityMary Kate McGrath, Boston University

Episode 69: Edward Daschle | University of Maryland

Edward Daschle, University of MarylandEdward Daschle, University of Maryland
Caroline Catlin, Pacific UniversityCaroline Catlin, Pacific University

Episode 70: Caroline Catlin | Pacific University

Episode 71: Erica Reid | Western Colorado University

Episode 57: Steven Duong | Iowa Writers' Workshop

Steven Duong -- Iowa Writers' WorkshopSteven Duong -- Iowa Writers' Workshop
Erica Reid, Western Colorado UniversityErica Reid, Western Colorado University

Episode 73: Derek Chan | Cornell University

Derek Chan, Cornell UniversityDerek Chan, Cornell University
Gina Chung, debut author of SEA CHANGEGina Chung, debut author of SEA CHANGE

Episode 74: Gina Chung | Debut Author Series | Sea Change

Episode 75: Suli Holum | Goddard College

Suli Holum, Goddard CollegeSuli Holum, Goddard College

Episode 76: Maurice Carlos Ruffin | Faculty Series | Louisiana State University and Randolph College

Special episode, Maruice Carlos RuffinSpecial episode, Maruice Carlos Ruffin
Neil Griffin, University of VictoriaNeil Griffin, University of Victoria

Episode 77: Neil Griffin | University of Victoria

Episode 78: Kayla Cayasso | University of Central Florida

Kayla Cayasso, University of Central FloridaKayla Cayasso, University of Central Florida
Simon Graham, University of WashingtonSimon Graham, University of Washington

Episode 79: Simon Graham | University of Washington

Episode 80: Amanda E. Scott | Western Michigan University

Amanda E. Scott, Western Michigan UniversityAmanda E. Scott, Western Michigan University
Shreya Fadia — Indiana UniversityShreya Fadia — Indiana University

Season 2 Episodes

Episode 31: Shreya Fadia | Indiana University Bloomington

Episode 32: Katie Schorr | Hunter College

Katie Schorr — Hunter CollegeKatie Schorr — Hunter College
Ashley Sojin Kim — University of FLoridaAshley Sojin Kim — University of FLorida

Episode 33: Ashley Sojin Kim | University of Florida

Episode 34: Natalie Warther | Bennington College

Natalie Warther — Bennington CollegeNatalie Warther — Bennington College

Episode 35: Adachioma Ezeano | University of Kentucky

Adachioma Ezeano — University of KentuckyAdachioma Ezeano — University of Kentucky
Gregory Spatz — MFA Applications — Eastern Washington UniversityGregory Spatz — MFA Applications — Eastern Washington University

Episode 36: Gregory Spatz | Application Series | Faculty Edition

Episode 38: Keely O'Connell | University of Alaska Fairbanks

Keely O'Connell — University of Alaska, FairbanksKeely O'Connell — University of Alaska, Fairbanks

Episode 39: Luke Larkin | University of Montana

Luke Larkin — University of MontanaLuke Larkin — University of Montana
Cordis Paldano — Minnesota State University, MankatoCordis Paldano — Minnesota State University, Mankato

Episode 40: Cordis Paldano | Minnesota State University, Mankato

Episode 42: Jason Rodriguez | School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Jason Rodriguez — School of the Art Institute of ChicagoJason Rodriguez — School of the Art Institute of Chicago
George Saunders — Story ClubGeorge Saunders — Story Club

Episode 43: George Saunders | Faculty Series | Syracuse University, Story Club

Gabrielle Grace Hogan — The New Writers ProjectGabrielle Grace Hogan — The New Writers Project

Episode 44: Gabrielle Grace Hogan | The New Writers Project, University of Texas at Austin

Episode 45: Katie M. Zeigler | St. Mary's College of California

Katie M. Zeigler — St. Mary's College of CaliforniaKatie M. Zeigler — St. Mary's College of California

Episode 46: Chibuihe Obi Achimba | Brown University

Chibuihe Obi Achimba -- Brown UniversityChibuihe Obi Achimba -- Brown University
Erin Slaughter — Florida State UniversityErin Slaughter — Florida State University

Episode 47: Erin Slaughter | Florida State University

Gauri Awasthi | McNeese State UniversityGauri Awasthi | McNeese State University

Episode 49: Gauri Awasthi | McNeese State University

Episode 50: Siloh Radovsky | UC San Diego

Siloh Radovsky | UC San DiegoSiloh Radovsky | UC San Diego

Episode 51: James Craig Hartz Jr. | Oregon State University

James Craig Hartz Jr. — Oregon State UniversityJames Craig Hartz Jr. — Oregon State University

Episode 52: Taylor Sklenar | Iowa State University

Taylor Sklenar — Iowa State UniversityTaylor Sklenar — Iowa State University

Episode 53: Luna Adler | Brooklyn College

Luna Adler — Brooklyn CollegeLuna Adler — Brooklyn College
Taylor Byas — University of CincinnatiTaylor Byas — University of Cincinnati

Episode 54: Taylor Byas | University of Cincinnati

Season 1 Episodes

Episode 0: Trailer

Episode 1: Mary Henn | University of Missouri-Kansas City

Episode 2: Sasha Debevec-McKenney | New York University

Episode 3: Preety Sidhu | Louisiana State University

Episode 3: Preety Sidhu of Louisiana State UniversityEpisode 3: Preety Sidhu of Louisiana State University
Episode 2: Sasha Debevec-McKenney of New York UniversityEpisode 2: Sasha Debevec-McKenney of New York University
Mary Henn — University of Missouri-Kansas CityMary Henn — University of Missouri-Kansas City
Host Jared McCormack describes the MFA Writers podcast, launching in June 2020.Host Jared McCormack describes the MFA Writers podcast, launching in June 2020.

Episode 4: Ali Geren | University of Arkansas

Episode 4: Ali Geren of the University of ArkansasEpisode 4: Ali Geren of the University of Arkansas
Episode 5: Clancy Tripp of The Ohio State UniversityEpisode 5: Clancy Tripp of The Ohio State University

Episode 5: Clancy Tripp | The Ohio State University

Episode 6: Marcos Damián León | University of California, Riverside

Episode 6: Marcos Damián León of the University of California, RiversideEpisode 6: Marcos Damián León of the University of California, Riverside

Episode 7: Matthew Dougherty | West Virginia University

Episode 7: Matthew Dougherty of West Virginia UniversityEpisode 7: Matthew Dougherty of West Virginia University

Episode 8: Hannah Cajandig-Taylor | Northern Michigan University

Episode 8: Hannah Cajandig-Taylor of Northern Michigan UniversityEpisode 8: Hannah Cajandig-Taylor of Northern Michigan University

Episode 9: Vanessa Chan | The New School

Episode 9: Vanessa Chan of The New SchoolEpisode 9: Vanessa Chan of The New School

Episode 10: Marcus Jamison | University of South Carolina

Episode 10: Marcus Jamison of the University of South CarolinaEpisode 10: Marcus Jamison of the University of South Carolina

Episode 11: Dana Liebelson | University of Wyoming

Episode 11: Dana Liebelson of the University of WyomingEpisode 11: Dana Liebelson of the University of Wyoming

Episode 14 | Cady Vishniac | Application Series

Episode 12: Cady Vishniac of The Workshop on MFA ApplicationsEpisode 12: Cady Vishniac of The Workshop on MFA Applications

Episode 13: Michal "MJ" Jones | Mills College

Michal "MJ" Jones -- Mills CollegeMichal "MJ" Jones -- Mills College

Episode 14: Kaj Tanaka | University of Houston

Episode 14: Kaj Tanaka of the University of HoustonEpisode 14: Kaj Tanaka of the University of Houston

Episode 15: Emily Holland | American University

Episode 15: Emily Holland of American UniversityEpisode 15: Emily Holland of American University

Episode 16: Bryan Byrdlong | Helen Zell Writers' Program at the University of Michigan

Episode 16: Bryan Byrdlong of the Helen Zell Writers’ Program at the University of MichiganEpisode 16: Bryan Byrdlong of the Helen Zell Writers’ Program at the University of Michigan

Episode 17: Sarah Ruth Bates | University of Arizona

Episode 17: Sarah Ruth Bates of the University of ArizonaEpisode 17: Sarah Ruth Bates of the University of Arizona

Episode 18: Danielle P. Williams | George Mason University

Episode 18: Danielle P. Williams of George Mason University Episode 18: Danielle P. Williams of George Mason University

Episode 19: Koyé Oyedeji | Warren Wilson College

Episode 19: Koyé Oyedeji of Warren Wilson CollegeEpisode 19: Koyé Oyedeji of Warren Wilson College

Episode 20: Jeremiah Barker | Litowitz MFA+MA at Northwestern University

Episode 20: Jeremiah Barker of the Litowitz Graduate Program MFA+MA at Northwestern UniversityEpisode 20: Jeremiah Barker of the Litowitz Graduate Program MFA+MA at Northwestern University

Episode 21: Jemimah Wei | Columbia University

Jemimah Wei of Columbia UniversityJemimah Wei of Columbia University

Episode 22: Alejandro Puyana | Michener Center for Writers, University of Texas at Austin

Alejandro Puyana of the Michener Center for Writers at UT AustinAlejandro Puyana of the Michener Center for Writers at UT Austin

Episode 23 | Felicia Rose Chavez | Faculty Series | Colorado College, The Anti-Racist Writing Workshop

Felicia Rose Chavez of the Anti-Racist Writing WorkshopFelicia Rose Chavez of the Anti-Racist Writing Workshop

Episode 24: Antonio Villaseñor-Baca | University of Texas El Paso

Antonio Villaseñor-Baca of the University of Texas at El PasoAntonio Villaseñor-Baca of the University of Texas at El Paso

Episode 25: Ellie Black | University of Mississippi

Ellie Black of the University of MississippiEllie Black of the University of Mississippi

Episode 26: Evan Fleischer | Emerson College

Evan Fleischer of Emerson CollegeEvan Fleischer of Emerson College

Episode 27: Keith Enterante | San Diego State University

Keith Enterante of San Diego State UniversityKeith Enterante of San Diego State University

Episode 28: Aggie Stewart | Newport MFA, Salve Regina University

Aggie Stewart of the Newport MFA, Salve ReginaAggie Stewart of the Newport MFA, Salve Regina

Episode 29: Tarik Dobbs | University of Minnesota

Tarik Dobbs — University of MinnesotaTarik Dobbs — University of Minnesota

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