In Episode 16, Colin Cheney is missing. He was last seen venturing to Puerto Rico in search of a major discovery at the Arecibo Observatory. Meanwhile, fearing his reoccurring Martian Aphasia might lead to his arrest, Donald Quist flees the United States and returns to Bangkok. From Thailand, Donald reflects on America's declaration of war with Mars and the executive order to detain any perceived followers of former Mars colonist, Captain Raymond Shepard. Donald discusses the growing sense of anxiety across the globe as uncertainty about alien invaders continues to aid the rise of demagogues. Sorting through abandoned audio from his last visit with Colin, Donald shares a recording of the pair riding through Boston, Massachusetts, on their way to meet a new sponsor for the podcast. Reminiscing on their work together, Donald ponders Colin's vanishing and if the podcast might be of greater significance than either of them could have imagined.
This episode is sponsored by Curio Spice Company, a woman-owned business offering unique, organic spices sourced directly from farmers, for the curious cook. (http://www.curiospice.com/)
Music by Reports (reports.bandcamp.com/) and the mysterious machine (https://www.spire.live/).
Thanks to Izotope (www.izotope.com) for the phenomenal sound editing software.
Thanks also to Claire, Mark, Amanda, Ian, Kepler, Hazelnut, and Campari.
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In Episode 16, Colin Cheney is missing. He was last seen venturing to Puerto Rico in search of a major discovery at the Arecibo Observatory. Meanwhile, fearing his reoccurring Martian Aphasia might lead to his arrest, Donald Quist flees the United States and returns to Bangkok. From Thailand, Donald reflects on America's declaration of war with Mars and the executive order to detain any perceived followers of former Mars colonist, Captain Raymond Shepard. Donald discusses the growing sense of anxiety across the globe as uncertainty about alien invaders continues to aid the rise of demagogues. Sorting through abandoned audio from his last visit with Colin, Donald shares a recording of the pair riding through Boston, Massachusetts, on their way to meet a new sponsor for the podcast. Reminiscing on their work together, Donald ponders Colin's vanishing and if the podcast might be of greater significance than either of them could have imagined.
This episode is sponsored by Curio Spice Company, a woman-owned business offering unique, organic spices sourced directly from farmers, for the curious cook. (http://www.curiospice.com/)
Music by Reports (reports.bandcamp.com/) and the mysterious machine (https://www.spire.live/).
Thanks to Izotope (www.izotope.com) for the phenomenal sound editing software.
Thanks also to Claire, Mark, Amanda, Ian, Kepler, Hazelnut, and Campari.
Episode 11: "Poetry is Quite Difficult to Censor" w/ Maung Day
Poet in Bangkok
1 hour 18 minutes 58 seconds
9 years ago
Episode 11: "Poetry is Quite Difficult to Censor" w/ Maung Day
In episode 11, Colin heads to Hanoi, Vietnam, and chats with Burmese poet & visual artist Maung Day. Maung talks about how his early exposure to traditional Burmese songs and poems in school sparked a passion for writing, how--despite extreme military censorship--he sought out American and British literature that excited him, and how he found his own creative voice. He recalls the violent political clashes he saw while residing in Bangkok in the earlier half of the decade, and how he felt a haunting sense of familiarity having witnessed brutal suppressions of uprisings growing up in a Yangon suburb. Maung reflects on the difficulty many immigrants face in Thailand and personal instances of discrimination. He shares his optimism and comments on the exciting, socially engaging, art currently coming out of Myanmar. And Maung explains how the strange alien vines growing across the Earth inspire poetic imagery.
The hosts discuss the detention of Hong Kong activist, Joshua Wong, and reflect on the 40th anniversary of one of Thailand's darkest moments. Donald talks about a mysterious new friend with connections to ISECG and the Harbinger missions to Mars, and Colin comes into possession of lyrical translations of alien transmissions.
Written and produced by Donald and Colin.
Mixed and edited by Colin.
Music by Reports, with thanks to Martin Pavlinic (https://reports.bandcamp.com).
Special thanks to Izotope for the fabulous sound editing software.
Questions or comments? poetinbangkok@gmail.com
Poet in Bangkok
In Episode 16, Colin Cheney is missing. He was last seen venturing to Puerto Rico in search of a major discovery at the Arecibo Observatory. Meanwhile, fearing his reoccurring Martian Aphasia might lead to his arrest, Donald Quist flees the United States and returns to Bangkok. From Thailand, Donald reflects on America's declaration of war with Mars and the executive order to detain any perceived followers of former Mars colonist, Captain Raymond Shepard. Donald discusses the growing sense of anxiety across the globe as uncertainty about alien invaders continues to aid the rise of demagogues. Sorting through abandoned audio from his last visit with Colin, Donald shares a recording of the pair riding through Boston, Massachusetts, on their way to meet a new sponsor for the podcast. Reminiscing on their work together, Donald ponders Colin's vanishing and if the podcast might be of greater significance than either of them could have imagined.
This episode is sponsored by Curio Spice Company, a woman-owned business offering unique, organic spices sourced directly from farmers, for the curious cook. (http://www.curiospice.com/)
Music by Reports (reports.bandcamp.com/) and the mysterious machine (https://www.spire.live/).
Thanks to Izotope (www.izotope.com) for the phenomenal sound editing software.
Thanks also to Claire, Mark, Amanda, Ian, Kepler, Hazelnut, and Campari.
