Washington Square On Air

About Washington Square On Air

Washington Square On-Air serves as the audio town square for the Washington Square Review, the literary journal of Lansing Community College. Melissa Ford Lucken, the host, brings her expertise as a professor, creative writer, and author to engage with writers, readers, scholars, students, publishing professionals, and individuals worldwide, discussing various aspects of the writing craft.

Publisher

LCC Connect

Category

arts · fiction

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Apr 2023

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

94 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Oct 2026

   Shaping the Sound of the Story With Carrie Coello

   Audiobook narrator Carrie Coelle sits down with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. An actor since the age of seven who pairs her love of stories with the technical skills she honed in film production, Coelle walks through her narration process and what makes a good audiobook production. She offers guidance for indie authors considering converting their books to audio and shares how an aspiring narrator might break into the field. Carrie’s linktree (https://linktr.ee/carriecoello?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadMop9oO9EWvaBnD4B-1o4nQDspJ-aipDOnhQNKgGcKk3snr6EHdoTKrwPxeQ_aem_FXp7l14S55eyAa087_PRnA) Carrie’s website (https://carriecoello.com/) _________________________ Website: Washington Square Review (https://washingtonsquarereview.openlcc.net/) Melissa's Website: Adventures in MFALand (https://mfaland.blogspot.com/) Facebook: Melissa Ford Lucken (https://www.facebook.com/MelissaFordWriter/) Instagram: Melissa Ford Lucken (https://www.instagram.com/melissafordlucken) Related Podcast: Off the Page: From Ink to Air (https://www.lcc.edu/connect/shows/off-the-page.html)

2. 

   29 Sept 2026

   Turning Moments Into Memories With Michael Coley

   Punk rock musician and writer Michael "Tuna" Coley talks with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. A writer who came to the page through therapeutic journaling, Coley now works in mental health admissions, where he hears all parts, not just the pretty ones, of a person's story. He reflects on existing in the space where you are, writing out the smaller moments of life, and reveals the origins of his nickname. Michael Coley’s essay, Foreigner in a Foreign(er) Land, appears in the Summer 2026 issue of the Washington Square Review. Michael’s email: jdeux7934@gmail.com _________________________ Website: Washington Square Review (https://washingtonsquarereview.openlcc.net/) Melissa's Website: Adventures in MFALand (https://mfaland.blogspot.com/) Facebook: Melissa Ford Lucken (https://www.facebook.com/MelissaFordWriter/) Instagram: Melissa Ford Lucken (https://www.instagram.com/melissafordlucken) Related Podcast: Off the Page: From Ink to Air (https://www.lcc.edu/connect/shows/off-the-page.html)

3. 

   15 Sept 2026

   Letting the Poem Speak With Glen A. Mazis

   Lifelong poet and phenomenologist Glen Mazis chats with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Distinguished Professor of Philosophy and Humanities Emeritus at Penn State Harrisburg, Mazis explores the deep connection between literature and philosophy, reflects on the Zen of living in the moment and the quiet emotions we often overlook, and considers how social media and modern life fragment our experiences and our shared humanity. Glen Mazis’ poems, Old Sweater & Taking to Heart, appear in the Summer 2026 issue of the Washington Square Review. Glen on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/glen.mazis/) Glen’s website (http://glenmazis.com/) _________________________ Website: Washington Square Review (https://washingtonsquarereview.openlcc.net/) Melissa's Website: Adventures in MFALand (https://mfaland.blogspot.com/) Facebook: Melissa Ford Lucken (https://www.facebook.com/MelissaFordWriter/) Instagram: Melissa Ford Lucken (https://www.instagram.com/melissafordlucken) Related Podcast: Off the Page: From Ink to Air (https://www.lcc.edu/connect/shows/off-the-page.html)

Who has been a guest on Washington Square On Air

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• John Beery
• MK Punky
• Isaiah Wummel
• Matt Grossman
• Reem Kashat

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 62 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

81

Social presence

91

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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