# MFA Payday Join us as we explore how to make your MFA in Creative Writing pay on our new podcast, MFA Payday!Through interviews with MFA graduates, publishing industry insiders, and more, we will share the most up-to-date info on what to do with that degree in your hand. Get your FREE pitch submission tracker at www.mfapayday.com. Page: Feed: --- ## "Renewal," read by the author, Drema Drudge _2026-06-11_ CW: death, alcohol Here's one of my earliest poems, "Renewal," inspired by the movie "Logan's Run." This was first published by aesterion out of California in their Spring 2026 issue. I hope you enjoy it! [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/325601/episodes/19331792-renewal-read-by-the-author-drema-drudge.mp3) ## “Sonshine” | Poem Read by Drema Drudge (CW: death) _2026-05-14_ Drema reads her poem, "Sonshine," about a face painter who tells a story about a opossum and her dog. CW: death While this is not a polished reading, it is heartfelt and I hope it might ease your pain if you've suffered loss. This first appeared on my blog, then recently was published by Bards Against Hunger. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/325601/episodes/19174154-sonshine-poem-read-by-drema-drudge-cw-death.mp3) ## White Lake Fish | Poem Reading by Drema Drudge (CW: death) _2026-03-04_ Today I’m sharing a reading of my (Drema's) poem White Lake Fish . Poetry found me again last spring, and I’ve been following where it leads. Content note: this poem deals with death. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/325601/episodes/18790233-white-lake-fish-poem-reading-by-drema-drudge-cw-death.mp3) ## "Control: The Language" Read by the author, Drema Drudge, on a chilly winter's day _2026-01-29_ "Control: The Language" Read by the author, Drema Drudge, on a chilly winter's day. This was one of the earliest poems she (I) wrote. At least recently. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/325601/episodes/18591624-control-the-language-read-by-the-author-drema-drudge-on-a-chilly-winter-s-day.mp3) ## "Some Said It Thundered" Read by the author, Drema Drudge _2025-12-21_ A flash of memory. A poem that knows exactly how it feels to be struck by something you didn’t see coming. In this brief reading, I share Some Said It Thundered , a poem about those sudden sparks that keep echoing long after the moment passes. Think Back to the Future , but make it poetry. Make it personal. Happy holidays, friends, and may your heart stay just flammable enough. Keep creating!… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/325601/episodes/18393747-some-said-it-thundered-read-by-the-author-drema-drudge.mp3) ## "You Know, You've Been to Rome" — A Reading by Drema Drudge _2025-10-29_ Read by the author, Drema Drudge, on a fall night on a porch while listening to the leaves fall, with a raspy throat but a determined heart. Because the muse is always with us. Written and read by Drema Drudge. © 2025. All rights reserved. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/325601/episodes/18097359-you-know-you-ve-been-to-rome-a-reading-by-drema-drudge.mp3) ## Fight Me in the Waffle House Parking Lot at Dawn (Read by the author) _2025-09-21_ Just sharing another poem, "Fight Me in the Waffle House Parking Lot at Dawn," first published by The Daily Drunk. Many thanks to them. As I say before I read the poem, this came to me while I was on cold medicine and was awake at maybe three a.m. and this little critter just showed up. I really like it. Oh, and the onion rings line? Like someone taking out their earrings for a fight, right? I'm… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/325601/episodes/17876903-fight-me-in-the-waffle-house-parking-lot-at-dawn-read-by-the-author.mp3) ## "All In" A Poem Written and Read by Drema Drudge (guest appearance by a loud bird) _2025-07-30_ In this mini episode, Drema Drudge reads her original poem, All In , recorded live from her porch with a very vocal bird as uninvited co-host. A quiet reflection on mutual wisdom. Background ambiance includes a determined bee and a loud, possibly judgmental bird. Written and read by Drema Drudge. © 2025. All rights reserved. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/325601/episodes/17587409-all-in-a-poem-written-and-read-by-drema-drudge-guest-appearance-by-a-loud-bird.mp3) ## Andrew Najberg Reads His Lyrical Fiction, Discusses Its Origins _2023-10-21_ Andrew Najberg returns with a couple of short readings from his forthcoming releases and a discussion of the origins of his novels. You don't want to miss this! www.mfapayday.com [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/325601/episodes/13817438-andrew-najberg-reads-his-lyrical-fiction-discusses-its-origins.mp3) ## [Home of the Agentic Pull Request (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/liV7Wm6mC7KD) _2023-10-21 · **Sponsored**_ CLI-first, TUI-ready toolkits and a moshscript installer — join the waitlist ## Once Upon a Disney Podcast Co-hosts, Larry Brenner and Andie Redwine _2023-10-07_ Our guests on this episode are the co-hosts of Once upon a Disney Podcast, Larry Brenner and Andie Redwine. Check out their Facebook fan page https://www.facebook.com/onceuponadisneypodcast, and listen to their podcast most any place where podcasts can be heard. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/325601/episodes/13734386-once-upon-a-disney-podcast-co-hosts-larry-brenner-and-andie-redwine.mp3)