What does one do when they have an embarrassing poem from the 90s set to paper with a typewriter? Dig that thing out and bring it on the show! That's what PJ Temple did this week, and when she was looking for the one that haunted her, she found a forgotten one as well! Dave and Aaron are all the happier for it. Listen as PJ spins wonderful stories about her past and present helping us understand these works.

My Bad Poetry Episode 8.14: "Abyss & The Sofa and You (w/ PJ Temple)"

End Poem from a Real Poet: "Elements of Collective Mourning" by PJ Temple

PJ Temple is a psychologist and writer who tells stories exploring her conservative Christian upbringing, immigration, and womanhood. You can find her works at pjtemple.com!

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Rachel Turney brings practically perfect examples of prose poetry, avant guard, surrealism, alliteration, and purpose...or at least that's what was pretended in this fun episode where Aaron is sarcastic and Dave is confused. But hey, we all learn somethings.

My Bad Poetry Episode 8.13: "Office Job, Penguin, and 2009 Journal Entry (w/ Rachel Turney)"

Rachel Turney has four books coming out in 2026. You can follow all her on Insta @Turneytalks and watch Poetry (In Brief) on Youtube @TurneyTalks.

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Michael VanCalbergh makes an historic third appearance on the show, bringing one from his past that he just can't seem to put down. A college professor's sweater vest becomes an inside joke to a class and young Michael just had to make it... awkward. Good thing Dave and Aaron are the most mature of hosts or this episode would have just become one long sophomoric gigglefest... It isn't that is it?? O dear.

Episode 8.12 "I named it after your favorite clothing (w/ Michael VanCalbergh)"

End Poem from a Real Poet: "Nicole Asks Me for a Poem and I Write About Ariadne Instead"

Michael is a poet, essayist, and lecturer living in Illinois. You can find his works in Parenthesis Journal, autofocus Lit, Atticus Review, Spoon River Poetry Review, and monthly writings here: https://widely-read.ghost.io/ You can follow him on social media @MVCPoet and check out his open mic poetry readings in Normal, IL.

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