In the Corner Back By the Woodpile

In the Corner Back by the Woodpile #35: Olson among the trees

Poet Robert Olson/Katovski returns with a fresh batch of work and the stories behind them!

In the Corner Back by the Woodpile #34: Catfish Cause Earthquakes

Sanshiro Hanafusa shares with us his experience of being part Japanese/part American Southerner, sheds light on the difference of the Okinawan people from the rest of Japan and tells some epic legends, including that of Namazu the catfish, sisters Tsuru and Kame and talking dust thingys called makkuro. It’s all here In the Corner Back by the Woodpile, yo!

In the Corner Back by the Woodpile #33: 1980s Roller Rink Dumpster

 

Everybody knows the classic 80’s hits we danced, rolled and cruised to. But with every single there were about 50 other tracks you never heard…until now. DJs Mindub and Spun Counterguy share and discuss their favorite of the lesser known gems found deeper into the albums, b-sides and some just outright ignored artists.

 

In the Corner Back by the Woodpile #32: Tryna Herd Cats VI

Thinkin' and dialogin'!

In the Corner Back by the Woodpile #31: Magically Scott Humston

A look at the humorous and touching career of magician Scott Humston.

In the Corner Back by the Woodpile #30: Holocaust survivor Frances Hahn

Frances Hahn, a Jew born at the beginning of Europe's darkest days, was hidden by her parents in France. She survived the war but her parents did not. Mrs. Hahn shares her story.

In the Corner Back by the Woodpile #29: Tryna Herd Cats V

 

More mental adventures, this episode musing on wisdom from Burma, Rwanda, China, Kurdistan, Britain and deep Kentucky.   

In the Corner Back by the Woodpile #28: The itchy feet of Mr. Semper

From transporting prisoners from the UK to all over the world to starting a new life and family in Asia, Mr. Semper has got some worn out traveling shoes. He tells us all about his life and wanderings and the few bits of wisdom he's picked up along the way.

 

 

In the Corner Back by the Woodpile #27: Shadow of Robert Schwalb

As about as close as a real dungeon master as one can get, Robert Schwalb has helped write several editions and modules for TSRs Dungeons & Dragons, George R.R. Martins A Song of Ice and Fire and more recently is in the midst of creating his own original role playing game Shadow of the Demon Lord. Schwalb guests on In the Corner Back by the Woodpile podcast to chat about the adventure campaign one could call his life.

In the Corner Back by the Woodpile #26: Tryna Herd Cats IV

Fun with philosophies and gettin' off topic!

In the Corner Back by the Woodpile #25: A Jewish History of Nashville

Jean Roseman is a Nashville-based Jewish historian who in her research uncovered a forgotten ax murder that had all the elements of a macabre drama, including race relations, an extra-marital affair, flight, justice and a cover up. Mrs. Roseman joined us on the In the Corner Back by the Woodpile podcast to chat about the case and other unique Jewish stories in the Music City.

In the Corner, Back by the Woodpile #24: History of Mr Ints

Meet "Mr. Ints", former professional eavesdropper, amateur historian and all around great guy who talks about all about cryptography, WWII, The Cold War, Cherokee Indians, the mysterious death of General Patton and a whole lot more.