eMerge Unchained
"eMerge Unchained" is a dynamic podcast that delves into the creative minds of writers from all walks of life. In each episode, we explore the stories behind the stories—diving into the craft, process, and sources of inspiration that fuel these authors. Whether they’re poets, novelists, screenwriters, or storytellers of any kind, we aim to uncover what keeps them motivated, what challenges they face, and the unique ways in which they unleash their creativity.
Episodes
33 episodes
Interview: Angela Mateus
In this episode of eMerge Unchained, host Aubrey Green sits down with Angela Mateus, director of the Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow, to talk about the magic that happens when writers get together with other writers. From u...
Interview: Ken Hada
In this episode of eMerge Unchained, host Aubrey Green sits down with poet and longtime educator Ken Hada for a conversation shaped by four decades in the classroom. With a firm belief that there’s no such thing as passiv...
Interview: Michael Howarth
In this episode of eMerge Unchained, host Aubrey Green sits down with writer and academic Michael Howarth for a wide-ranging conversation about research, storytelling, and the unexpected places horror shows up. From using...
Interview: Hilka West-Irvin
In this episode of eMerge Unchained, host Aubrey Green sits down with poet and artist Hilka West-Irvin for a conversation about solitude, creativity, and the strange pull of place. From growing up feeling like an odd chil...
Interview: Margaret Lee
In this episode of eMerge Unchained, host Aubrey Green sits down with Margaret Lee to talk about what happens when writing collides with the realities of publishing. From struggling through translations to arguing with a ...
Interview: Durell Carter
In this episode of eMerge Unchained, host Aubrey Green sits down with Durell Carter, poet, short story writer, and teacher empowering high school students. They discuss the challenges of preforming compared to simply writ...
Interview: Jennifer Sneed
In this episode of eMerge Unchained, host Aubrey Green laughs with author Jennifer Sneed about the secret struggles of the children’s book industry, from the enormous age range (13-18 years old) YA is expected to serve to...
Interview: Nikki Hanna
In this information-packed episode of eMerge Unchained, host Aubrey Green sits down with powerhouse writer and long-time eMerge supporter, Nikki Hanna, whose experience and audacity has been delighting readers for more ...
The 2025 Year End Review with Charles Templeton
In this episode of eMerge Unchained, host Aubrey Green talks with Charles Templeton about a year of ups and downs, the unexpected joys of good conversation, and why cursive writing still matters. Along the way, they touch on why poets ...
Interview: Paul Juhasz
In this episode of eMerge Unchained, host Aubrey Green sits down with writer and professor Paul Juhasz for a candid and often darkly funny conversation about storytelling, teaching, and survival.Paul talks about hi...
Interview: Simóne J. Banks
In this episode of eMerge Unchained, guest host Aubrey Green sits down with poet, writer, and eco-poetic thinker Simóne J. Banks, whose work listens deeply to land, to lineage, and to the living world.Banks discusses her ...
Interview: Martin Perlman
In this episode of eMerge Unchained, host Chad Gurley speaks with writer Martin Perlman about the art and discipline of storytelling — from first drafts and rewrites to the quiet power of subtext. Together, they explore h...
Interview: Yuna Kang
In this episode of eMerge Unchained, host Chad Gurley talks with queer Korean American writer Yuna Kang, whose short story Mi Ha-rin will appear in the September 2025 issue of eMerge Magazine.Yuna...
Interview: Alaina Hammond
In this episode of eMerge Unchained, special guest host Chad Gurley sits down with playwright, fiction writer, poet, and creative powerhouse Alaina Hammond to explore the intersections of storytelling, philosophy, and personal t...
Interview: Claire Campo
In this episode of eMerge Unchained, host Aubrey Green sits down with Claire Campo, the executive director of Words of the People, a nonprofit that empowers Indigenous communities to normalize Indigenous language creative...
Interview: David Corbly
In this episode of eMerge Unchained, host Aubrey Green sits down with writer, librarian, and lifelong learner David Corbly. From flash fiction to fish fart wars, David shares his eclectic journey through story...
Interview: Wendy Carlisle
In this episode of eMerge Unchained, host Aubrey Green sits down with poet Wendy Carlisle for a wide-ranging and luminous conversation on craft, perseverance, and the poetic life. Wendy traces her path from early influence by her aunt—...
Interview: Kolby Granville
In this episode of eMerge Unchained, Aubrey Green chats with Kolby Granville, founder and editor-in-chief of After Dinner Conversation, a unique magazine that delves into ethical and philosophical questions throu...
Interview: Annie Newcomer
In this moving episode of eMerge Unchained, host Aubrey Green sits down with poet and playwright Annie Newcomer during her writing residency at Dairy Hollow in Eureka Springs. Annie shares the story of how writing entered...
Interview: Uriah Greer
In this episode of eMerge Unchained, host Aubrey Green sits down with writer and candy-maker Uriah Greer for a conversation as layered and lyrical as the confections he crafts. Uriah reflects on his path from skeptical mi...
Interview: Linda Neal Reising
In this heartwarming and insightful episode of eMerge Unchained, host Aubrey Green sits down with poet and writer Linda Neal Reising. From being the official eclipse poet of Indiana to reading at the iconic Sc...
Interview: Todd Sukany
In this episode of eMerge Unchained, host Aubrey Green sits down with poet and retired professor Todd Sukany, a self-described “sentence nerd” with a deep love for structure, clarity, and the occasional hidden truth. Todd...
Interview: Bailey Rodfield
n this episode of eMerge Unchained, host Aubrey Green talks with poet, performer, and podcaster Bailey Rodfield, whose work merges raw emotion, queer identity, and the healing power of art. From the high desert of rural N...