Welcome to the Bay Area Book Festival Short Cuts. This is a podcast meant to introduce our audience to some of our featured authors of the festival, prior to the 2025 Festival.  Meet two members of the Social Justice Children's Book Fair who have helped curate our Family Day programming on May 31st. For more information, go to our website. The full schedule is now live!!!! baybookfest.org

In this captivating episode of Writers Off the Page: From the TIFA Archives, step back in time to 1990 Toronto and immerse yourself in the lyrical world of Nobel Prize-winning poet Seamus Heaney. The recording captures Heaney in an intimate reading at the Harbourfront Reading Series, where his distinctive Irish voice brings to life some of his most beloved poems, including "Digging," "Follower," and "The Railway Children."Heaney's verse resonates with the earthy cadence of his native countryside, conjuring vivid tableaux of his heritage—his father's calloused hands excavating potatoes from resistant soil, his aunt's practiced movements transforming flour into sustenance, and his boyhood self gazing skyward, convinced that rain-slicked telegraph wires conducted not just electricity but human connection itself. With characteristic warmth and humour, Heaney considers his creative process, discussing how his Irish upbringing and English literary education influenced his distinctive poetic voice. This rare archival recording reveals not just Heaney's masterful command of language, but also his generosity of spirit and deep humanity. Whether you're a longtime admirer of Heaney's work or discovering his poetry for the first time, this episode offers a remarkable opportunity to hear one of the 20th century's greatest poets bringing his words to life in his own voice.***This audio recording of Seamus Heaney, recorded on stage at Harbourfront Reading Series in 1990, is used with the kind permission of Faber & Faber and the Estate of Seamus Heaney, as well as the Toronto International Festival of Authors.Find out more about all of TIFA’s Canadian and international author events, both virtual, in-person and on-demand, at FestivalOfAuthors.ca.  Click here to check out Season One of Writers Off the Page where you'll be able to listen to all 26 episodes which feature Umberto Eco, Susan Sontag, Nikki Giovanni, Grace Paley and many more.***SHOW NOTESWorks by Seamus HeaneyDeath of a Naturalist (print edition)New Selected Poems (print edition) (ebook) (audiobook)The Burial at Thebes: A Version of Sophocles' Antigone (print edition) (ebook)Finders Keepers: Selected Prose (print edition)Station Island (print edition) Other works about Heaney and other materialsOn Seamus Heaney by R.F. Foster (print edition)Stepping Stones: Interviews with Seamus Heaney (print edition)The Poet & the Piper: Music by Seamus Heaney and Liam O'Flynn (music file via Hoopla) Seamus Heaney's Poetry of Remembrance (documentary via Kanopy)About the Host of Writers Off the PageRandy Boyagoda is a novelist and professor of English at the University of Toronto, where he serves as advisor on civil discourse and vice-dean undergraduate, in the Faculty of Arts and Science. He has written seven books, including four novels. His work has been nominated for the Giller Prize and the IMPAC Dublin Literary Prize and named a Globe and Mail Best Book of the Year and New York Times Book Review Editor’s Choice selection. He regularly contributes essays, opinions and reviews to publications including the Atlantic, the New York Times, the Financial Times of London, the Times Literary Supplement, and the Globe and Mail, and appears frequently on CBC Radio. A former president of PEN Canada, Boyagoda lives in Toronto with his wife and their four daughters.Music is by YukaThanks to the Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) for allowing TPL access to their archives to feature some of the best-known writers in the world from moments in the past. Thanks as well to Library and Archives Canada for generously allowing TPL access to these archives.

Alicia Vikander is one of the most talented actresses of her generation. The Swedish Oscar winner has captivated audiences with her versatility, starring in everything from historical dramas such as THE DANISH GIRL to action-packed blockbusters like TOMB RAIDER. At the Zurich Film Festival 2024, she returned to present her latest film alongside director Fleur Fortuné: THE ASSESSMENT, a gripping sci-fi thriller hitting Swiss cinemas on April 10. In her ZFF Masters talk, Vikander shared insights into the making of the film, her collaboration with Fortuné, and highlights from her impressive career.

Raymond Antrobus is a writer, poet, and broadcaster. He is the author of poetry collections, To Sweeten Bitter; The Perseverance and All The Names Given, as well as children’s picture book Can Bears Ski?, illustrated by Polly Dunbar. In 2022 three of his poems were added to the UK’s (GCSE) National Curriculum.At Timber 2023, he sat down with Geoff Bird to discuss his six nature-related tracks as part of Wilderness Tracks, recorded live at the festival.

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In this episode, we hear Nithy Kasa sharing insights behind her poem, "The Horizon is Tired.""The Horizon is Tired" is featured in Nithy's debut poetry collection, "Palm Wine Tapper and The Boy at Jericho" (published by Doire Press). ---For more information about the Fingal Poetry Festival, be sure to visit our website at fingalpoetryfestival.com.---Our heartfelt gratitude goes to Fingal County Council and the Arts Council of Ireland's Capacity Building Support Scheme for their generous support of the Fingal Poetry Festival Podcast---The Fingal Poetry Festival Podcast is produced by Conor Sweetman, with music provided Blue Dot Sessions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RJ Roman has had a journey of ups and downs on American Ninja Warrior. During the semi-finals he had a fall near the end of his run, but redeemed himself with the show's safety pass and finished fourth on the leaderboard. Now, he has advanced to Stage 2 of the competition with the goal of winning the grand prize of $1 million. Before making a name for himself on the show, RJ was a musician (bass player) for the band Emuness, in the Orlando, Florida area. Tune in for the finals, Monday nights on NBC to watch RJ and the other contestants (check your local listings for the exact time).

What a fun and chaotic chat this was. Phil Ellis had the pleasure of chatting with the winner of 'Ru Paul's drag Race UK' season 4 (among many other accolades) the hilarious Danny Beard. so much fun but be warned, there is strong language used throughout and rightfully so.    DANNY BEARD AND THEIR BAND UNDERBELLY - GEORGE SQUARE - UDDERBELLY 21:40 AUG 21-25   WARNING: Episode contains strong language from the outset.

Bestselling historian and Oxford professor Peter Frankopan explores the impact of climate change across history in The Earth Transformed: An Untold History. From how the cyclical pressures of El Niño paved the fall of the Moche civilisation in South America to the volcanic eruption in Iceland that helped bring the Ottoman Empire to its knees, he brilliantly recasts human history through the lens of the natural world. Peter chats with Tim Flannery about a compelling book with a timely message – civilisations that fail to act sustainably may be met with catastrophe. Supported by ARA.Peter Frankopan appeared at Sydney Writers' Festival thanks to Tearaway Press.Supported by the British Council. This episode was recorded live at the 2023 Sydney Writers’ Festival.  If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and follow our channel. Sydney Writers’ Festival podcasts are available on all major podcast platforms. After more? Follow Sydney Writers’ Festival on social media:Instagram: @sydwritersfestFacebook: @SydWritersFestTwitter: @SydWritersFestTikTok: @sydwritersfestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on On Story, writer Edward Neumeier discusses his creative process behind the sci-fi cult classics RoboCop and Starship Troopers. Neumeier explores the particulars of writing for the genre, as well as his knack for disguising deep issues within expansive and captivating stories.  Clips of RoboCop courtesy of Orion Pictures. Clips of Starship Troopers courtesy of TriStar Pictures.