Writing Remix Podcast

In Episode 23, we talk to Kristiana Willsey about folklore (the field of study and the new Taylor Swift album), the social function of fairy tales and urban legends, and the meaning-making that happens in the stories we tell about our lives.

In Episode 22, we talk to Shenishe Kelly about the importance of teaching non-canonical and oral stories and encouraging students to bring their textual lineages into the classroom with them.

In Episode 21, we talk to Michelle Brittan Rosado and Corinna McClanahan Schroeder about bringing a sense of play to the composition classroom and repurposing genre in our writing.

In Episode 20, we talk to Yan Sham-Shackleton about Hong Kong's National Security Law, government censorship, and the importance of free speech to the work of a writer.

In Episode 19, we talk to Meghan P. Nolan about identity fragmentation and embracing our fullest, messiest selves--and empowering our students to do the same.

In Episode 18, we talk to Professors Kate Levin and Nicholas De Dominic of the USC Writing Program about their work with the Prison Education Project and the obligation an institution like USC has to the incarcerated population.

In Episode 17, we talk with Meagan Dissinger about using culturally responsive teaching in music education, deconstructing power structures in the music classroom, and teaching music virtually during the current moment.

In Episode 16, we talk to Stephanie Bower and John Murray about incorporating multimodal and experience-based assignments into their courses, building relationships with local communities, reframing service learning as a form of activism, and turning to abolitionist pedagogy as a model for dismantling and rebuilding the University.

In Episode 15 we talk to Daunté Fyall and Tanee Osborne about the healing power of traditional West African drumming and dance.

In Episode 14 we talk to Professors Alisa Sánchez, Carlos Delgado, and Jessi Johnson of the USC Writing Program about anti-racist pedagogy and ways we can uphold inclusive values and practices in the writing classroom.

Stephanie Renée Payne, Danielle Lee, and O Tomas Bell return for a sobering and powerful discussion about racism in America and the demonstrations taking place around the world protesting the murder of George Floyd and other Black Americans.

In Episode 12 we talk to Brent Chappelow about writing about writing, reevaluating how we assess student work, and bringing it back to the Greeks.

In Episode 11, we follow up with Mark Marino about the challenges and opportunities presented by the move to online teaching.

In Episode 10 we talk to Mark Marino about innovative writing activities that prioritize creativity, improvisation, and play.

In our ninth episode, we talk to Dr. Laura Lisabeth about developing critical pedagogy in a digital space, using social media for academic writing, and empowering our students to utilize different discourses.

In Episode 8 we talk to Alejandro Escudé about taking risks in your work and giving yourself permission to write badly.

In our seventh episode we talk to Erik Fuhrer about erasure and collage, the embodied nature of writing, and incorporating other authors and texts into our work.

In Episode 6, we talk to O Tomas Bell about redefining productivity, reframing our creative process, and finding inspiration in our current circumstances.

In our fifth episode, we talk to Mandy Hobmeier about engaging in research that inspires us, changing the conversation around multilingual writing, and finding fulfillment in mentoring and volunteer work.

In Episode 4 we talk to Aimee Herman about coping with anxiety, caring for our students and ourselves, and finding solace in language.

In our third episode, we talk to Dr. Danielle Lee about teaching online, processing trauma through art, and documenting the narratives that emerge during a crisis.

In our second episode, we talk to Professors Emily Artiano and Ben Pack about working with community partners, deconstructing hierarchies in the classroom, and experiencing things alongside their students.

In our first episode, we talk with Professor Stephanie Renée Payne about transgressing boundaries, modeling vulnerability, and helping students find their voice.

In our preliminary episode, we (Katie and Dan) introduce ourselves and share our vision for the podcast. Our theme song is “4 am” by Makaih Beats. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher and follow us on Twitter @writingremixpod. See you for Episode 1! “Welcome on the journey!” — Dan