Next Up to The Mic is a Hudson Valley Writers Guild podcast featuring readings and performances from the poets, writers, and spoken word artists that have appeared on stages all across the region.
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Next Up to The Mic is a Hudson Valley Writers Guild podcast featuring readings and performances from the poets, writers, and spoken word artists that have appeared on stages all across the region.
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July 21, 2026
Nancy Klepsch at The Olde English Pub
<p>This week on Next Up to the Mic, we’re reaching back into the archives to August 12, 2019, when local poets gathered at the Olde English Pub in Albany for “The Past in Poetry,” a special evening presented in collaboration with Historic Cherry Hill.</p><p><br></p><p>+++++</p><p><br></p><p>Historic Cherry Hill preserves more than two centuries of Albany history through the stories of the generations who called Cherry Hill home. In 2019, the organization joined with local poets for “The Past in Poetry,” an evening that explored some of those same themes—family, memory, place, and our relationship with the past.</p><p><br></p><p>This week we’ll hear from Capital Region poet Nancy Klepsch.</p><p><br></p><p>Nancy Klepsch is a local poet and educator. Her poems have been published in Oberon, 13th Moon, Poetry magazine, Salvage, 200 Proof and Chronogram among others. <a href="https://hvwg.org/2018/12/nancy-klepsch-shaman-musician-passionate-warrior/"><u>god must be a boogie man</u></a> was her first book of poetry. She has been reading at featured readings or open mics in the Albany area for over 25 years. Klepsch is the co-host, with Dan Wilcox, of the Second Sunday @ 2 open mic for poetry and prose in Troy, NY.</p><p><br></p><p>Nancy shared a handful of poems that approach the past from different directions, including the poignant “Home from the War” and “Call Me Ishmael,” a poem invoking the spirit of Herman Melville.</p>
July 14, 2026
Pierre Joris at The Lark Tavern
<p>This week, Thom Francis welcomes poet, translator, and essayist Pierre Joris. Pierre was the featured poet at the Poets Speak Loud series at The Lark Tavern on September 25, 2006.</p><p><br></p><p>+++++</p><p><br>Born in Strasbourg, France, and raised in Luxembourg, Pierre Joris spent his life crossing borders—both physical and linguistic. His travels took him across Europe, North Africa, and the United States, experiences that shaped his "nomad poetics," a philosophy that embraced fluidity and rejected rigid boundaries. Over his lifetime, he published more than 50 books, including poetry, essays, anthologies, and translations. His work challenged conventions and opened doors to new literary landscapes.</p><p><br></p><p>Joris became an integral part of Albany’s literary world when he joined the University at Albany in 1992 as a professor of poetry and poetics, a role he held until 2013. There, he was a mentor who encouraged students to experiment, take risks, and find their voices. He brought that same energy to the wider literary community, participating in readings, workshops, and performances that enriched the cultural fabric of the region.</p><p><br></p><p>Pierre was the featured poet at the Poets Speak Loud open mic series in downtown Albany in September 2006.</p><p><br></p><p>Pierre Joris passed away on February 27, 2025.</p><p><br></p><p>Pierre was not just a poet, a translator, or a teacher—he was a force of creativity who challenged the way we think about language and literature. As we say goodbye, we also celebrate the enduring legacy he leaves behind. His words, his vision, and his generosity will continue to inspire generations to come.</p><p><br></p><p>To hear Pierre’s entire poem with Mitch Elrod from Poets Speak Loud, go to <a href="https://soundcloud.com/hvwritersguild/pierre-joris-at-poets-speak-loud-september-25-2006" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://soundcloud.com/hvwritersguild/pierre-joris-at-poets-speak-loud-september-25-2006</a> </p>
July 7, 2026
Frank Robinson & Therese Broderick at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts
<p>This week, Thom Francis welcomes poets Frank Robinson and Therese Broderick, who both took the stage at the 2024 Word Fest Open Mic at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts.</p><p><br></p><p>+++++</p><p><br></p><p>Frank Robinson & Therese Broderick have been a part of the local literary community for decades. They have led workshops, featured at regional events, and written many books over the years. </p><p><br></p><p>Frank S. Robinson is a 1970 graduate of NYU Law School, and served at the New York Public Service Commission as staff counsel and then administrative law judge until retiring in 1997. He is the author of eight books including Albany’s O’Connell Machine (1973), Children of the Dragon (a novel), and The Case for Rational Optimism (2009). Robinson is a professional coin dealer and is married to the poet Therese Broderick. Together they have a daughter, Elizabeth. </p><p><br>Frank's wife, Therese L. Broderick, MFA, has lived the sweet life of a poet for more than two decades. Her poems have been published widely in several formats and have won awards both locally and beyond. She lives in Albany, New York with her optimistic husband, two fat cats, and a disheveled garden.</p><p><br></p><p>Frank began a segment of married couples reading with their spouses (is the plural of “spouse” “spice”?) & was playful, including rhyming on the word “metaphor.” </p><p><br>Therese included a poem to her daughter inspired by a long-saved tuft of her hair.</p>
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