Exponent II: The Podcast

The audio from the Exponent II Magazine Launch Party Zoom Call for the Summer Edition, an open-themed issue. Contributing writers and artists for the Summer issue of the magazine share their backstories and inspiration for their work. Carol Ann Litster Young (managing editor of the magazine) as MC and Rachel Rueckert (editor-in-chief of the magazine) as co-MC. Note: I forgot to press record at the beginning of the Zoom call, so the audio introducing the launch party was recorded at a different time. Subscribe to the magazine, write or make art for the magazine, read the digital issue, read the blog, submit a guest post for the blog, subscribe to the newsletter, donate (we're a 501C3), join us on Patreon, Instagram and learn more at: https://exponentii.org

The audio from the Launch Party Zoom Call for the Spring Edition, 50th Anniversary Issue of the Exponent II Magazine! Hear from the authors and artists for the Spring 2024 magazine issue centered on, the 50th Anniversary of Exponent II. Note: I forgot to press record at the beginning of the Zoom call, so the cover reveal with Page Turner and letter from the Editor by Rachel Rueckert were recorded separately and the audio begins partway through Judy Dushku's storytelling. Subscribe to the magazine, write or make art for the magazine, read the digital issue, read the blog, submit a guest post for the blog, subscribe to the newsletter, donate (we're a 501C3), join us on Patreon, Instagram and learn more at: https://exponentii.org

Blogger Em joins Ramona, Heather, and Carol Ann to read her Exponent II blog piece Nineteenth-Century Abortion in Early Utah, Part 1 and then we discuss some of the ramifications of then and now. Subscribe to the magazine, write or make art for the magazine, read the digital issue, read the blog, submit a guest post for the blog, subscribe to the newsletter, donate (we're a 501C3), join us on Patreon, Instagram and learn more at: https://exponentii.org

Come listen to Retreat Director Andee Bowden (she/they) as they announce they keynote speaker for the retreat celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Exponent II (drumroll please...). Ramona, Heather, and Carol Ann join the conversation with Andee with retreat highlights and retreat questions answered. We hope you can join this year--September 20-22 in New Hampshire. Remember to subscribe to the magazine by April 15 for the Spring 2024 issue (the 50th Anniversary Issue!!)Subscribe to the magazine, write or make art for the magazine, read the digital issue, read the blog, submit a guest post for the blog, subscribe to the newsletter, donate (we're a 501C3), join us on Patreon, Instagram and learn more at: https://exponentii.org

Recording from the Exponent II Craft Workshop Series session with Darlene Young on March 5.You are a writer of faith. You want to write honestly about the whole human experience, which includes faith. But faith is messy, evolving, and nuanced. How do you tell the truth as you see it, including sharing spiritual experiences, without lapsing into cheesiness or propaganda? We will discuss principles and techniques to describe brushes with the divine in poetry and prose in ways that respect the reader’s agency, ways that retain a sense of both humility and artistry.Bio:DARLENE YOUNG is the author of three poetry collections (Count Me In, Signature 2024; Here, BCC Press 2023; and Homespun and Angel Feathers, BCC, 2019). A recipient of the Smith-Pettit Foundation Award for Outstanding Contribution to Mormon Letters, she teaches writing at Brigham Young University and has served as poetry editor for Dialogue and Segullah journals. Her work has been noted in Best American Essays and nominated for Pushcart Prizes. She lives in South Jordan, Utah.For more information about the writing workshop series, see https://exponentii.org/writing-workshop-series/

Join Ramona, Heather, and Carol Ann as we explore of our favorite pop culture, including excitement for the new season of Bridgerton and favorite music and concerts that spoke to us. Exponent II is celebrating it's 50th anniversary this year! https://exponentii.org