In this episode, I discuss "Danse Macabre" by French poet, Henri Cazalis and "Common Dust" by Georgia Douglas Johnson. A link to the text of the poem can be found below:

http://www.totentanz-online.de/medien/musik/camillesaintsaens.php

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems-and-poets/poems/detail/53017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CHqhsMP80E (cartoon)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71fZhMXlGT4&list=FLxEa-ymW7Q_9kq9RMHCCAgQ&index=4 (orchestra)

https://www.amazon.ca/Both-Sides-Creation-J-Mittendorf/dp/1628710020

Theme music, "The Duel" by Bensound.com

“The A. J. Hour” is a podcast presented by me, A. J. Mittendorf. I have taught literature and writing for some 25 years in both the United States and in Canada, to high-school students and to first- and second-year university-level students.

I have published poems and short fiction in a number of magazines, and I have two collections of poetry on the market: "From Both Sides of Creation" and "Carnival of the Animals." In addition, three of my short stories have been presented by Stuart McLean on “The Vinyl Café with Stuart McLean,” making me the first writer to do so. And there will be more to come with Mr. McLean as well.

“The A. J. Hour” is a direct response to the all-too-commonly-stated objection, “I hate poetry.” It’s a podcast the celebrates the fun and charm of poetry, and we will do so by exploring a different poem with each episode: We will discuss the meaning or possible meanings of the poem; explore the different ways of bringing out a certain meaning while reading the work aloud for others; and we will have a recitation of that poem.

A J Hour Episode 26 ("Danse Macabre" by Henri Cazalis)

n this episode, I discuss "Danse Macabre" by Henri Cazalis and "Common Dust" by Georgia Douglas Johnson. A link to the texts of the poems can be found below:

"Danse Macabre"
http://www.totentanz-online.de/medien/musik/camillesaintsaens.php

"Common Dust"
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems-and-poets/poems/detail/53017 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CHqhsMP80E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71fZhMXlGT4

https://www.amazon.ca/Both-Sides-Creation-J-Mittendorf/dp/1628710020

Theme music, "The Duel" by Bensound.com

“The A. J. Hour” is a podcast presented by me, A. J. Mittendorf. I have taught literature and writing for some 25 years in both the United States and in Canada, to high-school students and to first- and second-year university-level students.

I have published poems and short fiction in a number of magazines, and I have two collections of poetry on the market: "From Both Sides of Creation" and "Carnival of the Animals." In addition, three of my short stories have been presented by Stuart McLean on “The Vinyl Café with Stuart McLean,” making me the first writer to do so. And there will be more to come with Mr. McLean as well.

“The A. J. Hour” is a direct response to the all-too-commonly-stated objection, “I hate poetry.” It’s a podcast the celebrates the fun and charm of poetry, and we will do so by exploring a different poem with each episode: We will discuss the meaning or possible meanings of the poem; explore the different ways of bringing out a certain meaning while reading the work aloud for others; and we will have a recitation of that poem.

In this episode, I discuss "Danse Macabre" by Henri Cazalis and "Common Dust" by Georgia Douglas Johnson. A link to the texts of the poems can be found below:

"Danse Macabre"
www.totentanz-online.de/medien/musik/…aintsaens.php

"Common Dust"
www.poetryfoundation.org/poems-and-po…detail/53017

www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CHqhsMP80E

www.youtube.com/watch?v=71fZhMXlGT4

www.amazon.ca/Both-Sides-Creatio…dorf/dp/1628710020

Theme music, "The Duel" by Bensound.com

“The A. J. Hour” is a podcast presented by me, A. J. Mittendorf. I have taught literature and writing for some 25 years in both the United States and in Canada, to high-school students and to first- and second-year university-level students.

I have published poems and short fiction in a number of magazines, and I have two collections of poetry on the market: "From Both Sides of Creation" and "Carnival of the Animals." In addition, three of my short stories have been presented by Stuart McLean on “The Vinyl Café with Stuart McLean,” making me the first writer to do so. And there will be more to come with Mr. McLean as well.

“The A. J. Hour” is a direct response to the all-too-commonly-stated objection, “I hate poetry.” It’s a podcast the celebrates the fun and charm of poetry, and we will do so by exploring a different poem with each episode: We will discuss the meaning or possible meanings of the poem; explore the different ways of bringing out a certain meaning while reading the work aloud for others; and we will have a recitation of that poem.

The Haunted... - Mandel Hall - 27 October 2008

Episode 26 ("Danse Macabre" by Henri Cazalis) Literary Macabre

In this episode, I read and discuss "The Ghost and the Zombie" by me, A. J. Mittendorf. The story can not yet be found on line in print form.

RELEASED EVERY THURSDAY

Theme music, "The Duel" by Bensound.com

“The A. J. Hour” is a podcast presented by me, A. J. Mittendorf. I have taught literature and writing for some 25 years in both the United States and in Canada, to high-school students and to first- and second-year university-level students.

I have published poems and short fiction in a number of magazines, and I have two collections of poetry on the market: "From Both Sides of Creation" and "Carnival of the Animals." In addition, three of my short stories have been presented by Stuart McLean on “The Vinyl Café with Stuart McLean,” making me the first writer to do so. And there will be more to come with Mr. McLean as well.

“The A. J. Hour” is a direct response to the all-too-commonly-stated objection, “I hate poetry.” It’s a podcast the celebrates the fun and charm of poetry, and we will do so by exploring a different poem with each episode: We will discuss the meaning or possible meanings of the poem; explore the different ways of bringing out a certain meaning while reading the work aloud for others; and we will have a recitation of that poem.

A J Hour Episode 27 ("The Ghost and the Zombie" by A. J. Mittendorf)

In this episode, I read and discuss "The Empty House" by me, A. J. Mittendorf. The story can be found at the following Link:

http://www.greetingsfromsiouxfalls.com/Haunted/TheEmptyHouse.html

RELEASED EVERY THURSDAY

Theme music, "The Duel" by Bensound.com

“The A. J. Hour” is a podcast presented by me, A. J. Mittendorf. I have taught literature and writing for some 25 years in both the United States and in Canada, to high-school students and to first- and second-year university-level students.

I have published poems and short fiction in a number of magazines, and I have two collections of poetry on the market: "From Both Sides of Creation" and "Carnival of the Animals." In addition, three of my short stories have been presented by Stuart McLean on “The Vinyl Café with Stuart McLean,” making me the first writer to do so. And there will be more to come with Mr. McLean as well.

“The A. J. Hour” is a direct response to the all-too-commonly-stated objection, “I hate poetry.” It’s a podcast the celebrates the fun and charm of poetry, and we will do so by exploring a different poem with each episode: We will discuss the meaning or possible meanings of the poem; explore the different ways of bringing out a certain meaning while reading the work aloud for others; and we will have a recitation of that poem.

A J Hour Episode 28 "The Empty House"

In this special episode, I read "In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae. The poem can be found at the following Link:

http://www.flandersfieldsmusic.com/thepoem.html

RELEASED EVERY THURSDAY

Theme music, "The Duel" by Bensound.com

“The A. J. Hour” is a podcast presented by me, A. J. Mittendorf. I have taught literature and writing for some 25 years in both the United States and in Canada, to high-school students and to first- and second-year university-level students.

I have published poems and short fiction in a number of magazines, and I have two collections of poetry on the market: "From Both Sides of Creation" and "Carnival of the Animals." In addition, three of my short stories have been presented by Stuart McLean on “The Vinyl Café with Stuart McLean,” making me the first writer to do so. And there will be more to come with Mr. McLean as well.

“The A. J. Hour” is a direct response to the all-too-commonly-stated objection, “I hate poetry.” It’s a podcast the celebrates the fun and charm of poetry, and we will do so by exploring a different poem with each episode: We will discuss the meaning or possible meanings of the poem; explore the different ways of bringing out a certain meaning while reading the work aloud for others; and we will have a recitation of that poem.

A J Hour Episode 2016 Special ("In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae)

In this episode, I read and discuss "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer" by Robert L May, the original 1939 story. The story can be found at the following Link:

http://www.npr.org/2013/12/25/256579598/writing-rudolph-the-original-red-nosed-manuscript

RELEASED EVERY THURSDAY

Theme music, "The Duel" by Bensound.com

“The A. J. Hour” is a podcast presented by me, A. J. Mittendorf. I have taught literature and writing for some 25 years in both the United States and in Canada, to high-school students and to first- and second-year university-level students.

I have published poems and short fiction in a number of magazines, and I have two collections of poetry on the market: "From Both Sides of Creation" and "Carnival of the Animals." In addition, three of my short stories have been presented by Stuart McLean on “The Vinyl Café with Stuart McLean,” making me the first writer to do so. And there will be more to come with Mr. McLean as well.

“The A. J. Hour” is a direct response to the all-too-commonly-stated objection, “I hate poetry.” It’s a podcast the celebrates the fun and charm of poetry, and we will do so by exploring a different poem with each episode: We will discuss the meaning or possible meanings of the poem; explore the different ways of bringing out a certain meaning while reading the work aloud for others; and we will have a recitation of that poem.

A J Hour Episode 29 ("Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" by Robert L. May)

In this episode, I read and discuss "Frosty, the Snowman" by Walter "Jack" Rollins and Steve Nelson.

RELEASED EVERY THURSDAY

Theme music, "The Duel" by Bensound.com

“The A. J. Hour” is a podcast presented by me, A. J. Mittendorf. I have taught literature and writing for some 25 years in both the United States and in Canada, to high-school students and to first- and second-year university-level students.

I have published poems and short fiction in a number of magazines, and I have two collections of poetry on the market: "From Both Sides of Creation" and "Carnival of the Animals." In addition, three of my short stories have been presented by Stuart McLean on “The Vinyl Café with Stuart McLean,” making me the first writer to do so. And there will be more to come with Mr. McLean as well.

“The A. J. Hour” is a direct response to the all-too-commonly-stated objection, “I hate poetry.” It’s a podcast the celebrates the fun and charm of poetry, and we will do so by exploring a different poem with each episode: We will discuss the meaning or possible meanings of the poem; explore the different ways of bringing out a certain meaning while reading the work aloud for others; and we will have a recitation of that poem.

The A J Hour