Episodes

  • Confirmed and Almost Confirmed Poetry Readings; Is Writing Worth the Time and Effort?

    Confirmed and Almost Confirmed Poetry Readings; Is Writing Worth the Time and Effort?
    Nov 16 2024
    Over 200 downloads! Thank you to everyone that has listened and/or subscribed to the podcast. As a special thanks, the first 5 people to email me at poet.prose2019@gmail.com or rate the podcast will receive a signed copy of my book Park Bench Philosopher! Follow me on Facebook and Instagram for the giveaway announcement. Also, check out my website (www.medium.com/@jdvail).
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    15 mins
  • Upcoming Reading Event in 2025 & Why Politics Have Rejected People Like Me

    Upcoming Reading Event in 2025 & Why Politics Have Rejected People Like Me
    Nov 6 2024
    In this episode, I talk about my upcoming poetry reading in March, 2025. Then I get into my thoughts on the 2024 US presidential election and how this event connects to my latest book. Finally, to celebrate over 200 downloads of my podcast, I am doing a discount giveaway of my book “Lessons from the Edge of Barstools & Other Half-Truths!” Follow me on Facebook and Instagram. Book give away info coming soon!
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    21 mins
  • Next Reading @ Mount Nebo Inn & The Importance of Creative Autonomy

    Next Reading @ Mount Nebo Inn & The Importance of Creative Autonomy
    Oct 26 2024
    - Upcoming Reading: November 1@ Mount Nebo Inn in Rocheport, MO - What the withdrawal of political enforcements at the LA Times and Washington Post means for the power of art and truth telling - https://www.facebook.com/share/CZTd4HCHjhdWB9Zm/?mibextid=9l3rBW
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    15 mins
  • Notes From A Park Bench Philosopher: The Moment Is The Purpose

    Notes From A Park Bench Philosopher: The Moment Is The Purpose
    Jul 24 2024
    Welcome to the next “Notes From A Park Bench Philosopher” segment. This episode is about realizing that hope is a precious thing to lose and even harder to get back. Hope you enjoy. Cheers.
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    7 mins
  • Podcast Promo!

    Podcast Promo!
    Jul 16 2024
    Welcome to the “I Write Books With JD Vail” podcast. New sound equipment, new format, same great content. Check me out and don’t forget to hit that subscribe button. Thanks and be well!
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    1 min
  • A Truthful Restart This Father’s Day

    A Truthful Restart This Father’s Day
    Jun 16 2024
    Updates on poetry readings and meditation events. Then, a philosophical quick bite followed by a few poems. Enjoy. Cheers!
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    22 mins
  • The Moonshine and Poetry Episode

    The Moonshine and Poetry Episode
    Jun 2 2024
    Please forgive the ice knocking against the glass as I sip a little peach flavored moonshine. When you listen to the episode, you will understand. Also, not one but TWO poems I’ll be reading this time around. Poems are from my latest book “Lessons from the Edge of Barstools & Other Half-Truths.” Enjoy. Cheers!
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    11 mins
  • Notes from a Park Bench Philosopher

    Notes from a Park Bench Philosopher
    May 20 2024
    Welcome to a new episode! In this episode, I give an update on upcoming poetry readings. Also, welcome to the first installment of the Notes from a Park Bench Philosopher segment. Hope you enjoy it. Cheers.
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    21 mins