In this podcast episode, Georgia Bailey and Rowan Booker talk about art and what art means to them. They talk about how art affects their day to day lives and what the world would be like without art. They also talk about the importance of art and why it means so much to them. This is a podcast series curated by the Literary Arts Department at Miss…

In this podcast episode, Sarah Lawrence interviews Stephan Lawrence about how choosing whether or not to pursue art can impact a person's life and how either choice can be both positive and negative. Stephan shares his story and his experience, and he shares advice to those who want to pursue art but hold back. This is a podcast series curated by t…

In this podcast episode, Tiara Jones interviews mother Angela Jones and daughter Miracle Jones about the ways their art has impacted or shaped their lives. They discuss what it was like growing up in their different eras with their mediums and how it affected themselves and the people around them. The mother and daughter also give interesting facts…

In this podcast episode, Sone't Robinson interviews her older sister Tyesha Batteast about her perception of music. Tyesha offers fascinating insight on what it's like to grow up around and create music. This is a podcast series curated by the Literary Arts Department at Mississippi School of the Arts. Visit the department’s web site for more infor…

In this podcast episode, Emmy Bosarge interviews former writer, publisher, editor, and business owner, Jerusha Bosarge, on the inner workings of the publishing industry, as well as how it has changed over time. In addition, Mrs. Jerusha Bosarge offers advice on what writers should stay focused on, her thoughts on the evolution of digital vs. physic…

In this special podcast episode, Guest Artist Dr. A.H. Jerriod Avant discusses his time with the Literary Arts Department and shares some of his work, including palindrome poetry, from his debut book, Muscadine, published by Four Way Books. MSA Literary students Tiara Jones and Aleria Holmes, share the palindrome poetry they wrote during Dr. Avant’…

In this podcast episode, Aleria Holmes interviews Shakeera Brent on the aspects of theatre no one sees, such as costume making, learning lines, tech rehearsals, and disagreements. Shakeera Brent drops tips and tricks on navigating through the theatre community as well as how welcoming they are. Note: World Theatre Day is March 27th. This is a podca…

In this podcast episode, Ava Lambert interviews Tobie Lambert to discuss the human condition in education. They discuss topics about the classroom, students, and Tobie's personal classroom setting. This is a podcast series curated by the Literary Arts Department at Mississippi School of the Arts. Visit the department’s web site for more information…

In this podcast episode, Joshua Clark sits down with Gerald McKibben to discuss Mr. McKibben's writing, sculpting, interests, and what makes an artist and artist. This is a podcast series curated by the Literary Arts Department at Mississippi School of the Arts. Visit the department’s web site for more information about our program – https://msabro…

In this podcast episode, Cooper Brumfield interviews his grandmother Sandra Burkes, a retired English educator of both Mississippi public and private school systems. Touching on issues such as the country-wide banning of books, problems within the public school system, and the ideologies of school board involvement in individual classrooms. This is…

In this podcast episode, senior literary Erin Erter interviews MSA staff member Nick Bridge on music and the connections that can be made through it. Bridge shares his experience as a musician and stories of connections seen throughout music history. This is a podcast series curated by the Literary Arts Department at Mississippi School of the Arts.…

In this podcast episode, Crislyn Lance talks with Brianna Fuentes about creativity and how it affects her as young artists. They discuss how creativity has an impact on artists and what they can do with that. This is a podcast series curated by the Literary Arts Department at Mississippi School of the Arts. Visit the department’s web site for more …

Aleria, Sarah, and Ava explore the intricate parent-child dynamics depicted in short fiction works. Writing prompt: Compare and contrast the parental roles within family dynamics, exploring their similarities and differences. This is a podcast series curated by the Literary Arts Department at Mississippi School of the Arts. Visit the department’s w…

Adele, Joseph, and Matthew discuss their journeys into worldbuilding and its influence on their writing. Writing prompt: Envision a familiar geographical climate. Describe the diverse range of characters that could inhabit this environment and provide vivid details about their appearance. This is a podcast series curated by the Literary Arts Depart…

Jordan, Simone, and Leo discuss the cultural significance and impact of video games. Writing prompt: Has there been a video game that significantly impacted your life? How did it change you? This is a podcast series curated by the Literary Arts Department at Mississippi School of the Arts. Visit the department’s web site for more information about …

Emma and Locklyn discuss how female villains in horror with tragic backstories navigate their worlds. Writing prompt: Write a short story from the perspective of a female villain. This is a podcast series curated by the Literary Arts Department at Mississippi School of the Arts. Visit the department’s web site for more information about our program…

Elliot and Erin discuss how artists explore the issue of anxiety through their songs. Episode writing prompt: Write a poem embodying the same themes from your favorite song. This is a podcast series curated by the Literary Arts Department at Mississippi School of the Arts. Visit the department’s web site for more information about our program – htt…

Welcome to the new series of the “Human Connections” podcast. This season we will be looking at how the human condition is depicted in various art forms such as fiction, song, writing, video gaming, and film. We will have 5 episodes, released on Mondays and Wednesdays during the month of May, starting with May 15th, 2023. This is a podcast series c…

Morgan Douglas sits down with their Mom, Julie Kelley, a United States Air Force Veteran, to discuss how her journey started in, and her opinions on, the military. This is a podcast series curated by the Literary Arts Department at Mississippi School of the Arts. Visit the department’s web site for more information about our program – https://msabr…

Joseph Hanna and his mother, Cindy Hanna, discuss her time she spent in Germany during the fall of the Berlin wall, as well as divulging many of the minor and major differences between life in the United States and Germany. This is a podcast series curated by the Literary Arts Department at Mississippi School of the Arts. Visit the department’s web…

Taylor Lafayette discusses the importance of embracing Black culture and representation in news media with Mississippi Delta news reporter, Andranita Williams. This is a podcast series curated by the Literary Arts Department at Mississippi School of the Arts. Visit the department’s web site for more information about our program – https://msabrookh…

Sara Hebert talks with Tanner Marlar, a student, writer, and podcast host at Mississippi State University. They cover topics such as sports journalism, student life, feminism, and time management. This is a podcast series curated by the Literary Arts Department at Mississippi School of the Arts. Visit the department’s web site for more information …

Simone Smith and her father Tramone Smith have an encouraging conversation about what it’s like to have road blockages on the path to your dream, and what it is like to overcome them. This is a podcast series curated by the Literary Arts Department at Mississippi School of the Arts. Visit the department’s web site for more information about our pro…

Sydney Knotts sits down with internationally recognized youth development trainer and women empowerment coach, Savannah Holmes, to discuss her journey of becoming a member of the MSA family and how she hopes to influence the next generation of young people. This is a podcast series curated by the Literary Arts Department at Mississippi School of th…

Madison White chats with her great-grandmother, Barbra Hoggatt, about how family connections are strengthened through traditions. This is a podcast series curated by the Literary Arts Department at Mississippi School of the Arts. Visit the department’s web site for more information about our program – https://msabrookhaven.org/programs/literary.…

Lauren Stamps interviews Callie Matthews, a Literary Alumna, about how fashion and music can help one gain self-confidence and learn to express themselves. Callie also explores her own personal journey and gives great advice on gaining self-esteem. This is a podcast series curated by the Literary Arts Department at Mississippi School of the Arts. V…

Diego Mendez has an intimate conversation with a close army friend to catch up while also learning the value of finding positivity. Content Advisory: This episode contains mentions of racist and homophobic slurs. This is a podcast series curated by the Literary Arts Department at Mississippi School of the Arts. Visit the department’s web site for m…

Emma Stapp speaks with her aunt and former teacher, Barbara Clay, to learn more about her life as an educator and her love for teaching. This is a podcast series curated by the Literary Arts Department at Mississippi School of the Arts. Visit the department’s web site for more information about our program – https://msabrookhaven.org/programs/liter…

Jordan Brown sits down with Jackson State alumnus, James Banks, to discuss the shared experiences and connections of marching band culture. This is a podcast series curated by the Literary Arts Department at Mississippi School of the Arts. Visit the department’s web site for more information about our program – https://msabrookhaven.org/programs/li…

Adele Bryant explores oral history by connecting with former MSA student, Hanna Miller, who opens up about how Mississippi School of the Arts impacted her life and career. This is a podcast series curated by the Literary Arts Department at Mississippi School of the Arts. Visit the department’s web site for more information about our program – https…

Locklyn Wilchynski sits down with her brother, Ethan, to try and discover his perspective on their childhood. This is a podcast series curated by the Literary Arts Department at Mississippi School of the Arts. Visit the department’s web site for more information about our program – https://msabrookhaven.org/programs/literary.…

Lillian Denney speaks with Zoë Marie, head of the “Shy Peoples Drawing Club”, about the art club she runs and the importance of art and having a safe space with others. This is a podcast series curated by the Literary Arts Department at Mississippi School of the Arts. Visit the department’s web site for more information about our program – https://…

Hunter Nix strikes up a conversation with Mississippi School of the Arts' former counselor and now-Principal, Avery Peagler, to discuss the evolutions that occur when one experiences an art school education as a student and an administrator. This is a podcast series curated by the Literary Arts Department at Mississippi School of the Arts. Visit th…