Poets & Writers

Mark Twain part 3: Henry and Patti travel to Missouri

Mark Twain part 2: spoken word and music complication

In this three part series about Mark Twain (Sam Clemmons), Henry McCarthy speaks with Henry Sweets, Director of the Mark Twain Museum in Hannibal, Missouri.

We revisit a conversation with Henry and Bunny Medeiros (August 15, 1942-June 7, 2025). "As an accomplished writer, Bunny advocated for her community by holding local officials accountable in editorials, and in her newspaper column, where she explored life in rural Virginia. Her first book, "The Friendliest Town on the Trail", offers readers a guide to Damascus, Virginia. Bunny's second book, "Walking to Wijiji", serves as a memoir of her extensive travels and her journey out of a sense of loneliness and into a life of resilience and joy." -obituary

We revisit a conversation with Henry and Bunny Medeiros (August 15, 1942-June 7, 2025). "As an accomplished writer, Bunny advocated for her community by holding local officials accountable in editorials, and in her newspaper column, where she explored life in rural Virginia. Her first book, "The Friendliest Town on the Trail", offers readers a guide to Damascus, Virginia. Bunny's second book, "Walking to Wijiji", serves as a memoir of her extensive travels and her journey out of a sense of loneliness and into a life of resilience and joy." -obituary

Judge Isaac Freeman of Marion, Virginia, an award winning storyteller, gets real and shares some his favorite tall tales that he has told in venues all over the country. These are so enjoyable and will make you laugh until you cry.

Henry shares poetry along with poetry from Jenny Kimmel.

Henry and grandson, Shep discuss their love of books and poetry.

We dig back into the archives as Henry and Richard Graves celebrate the 20th episode of Poets & Writers, first aired on WEHC in May 2010.

Henry interviews Terry Roberts from Asheville, North Carolina who was greatly influenced by Thomas Wolfe, as a writer. Terry shares his latest book, The Holy Ghost and Speakeasy and Revival. https://terryrobertsauthor.com/

Henry speaks with Bryan Byrd about his experiences that led to his book, "Surviving Paradise: the Perils and Pleasures of the Caribbean".

Henry speaks with poet and friend Felicia Mitchell about her newest book, "Trail Magic".

Henry interviews Joe Tennis about his latest work and travels on the Creeper Trail.

This aired on WEHC 90.7 FM on January 14, 2025.

Leah Rampy in her interview tells us why we need nature and trees in our lives. She shares wisdom that we can use in our survival as a species…

Michael Dechane shares poetry from The Long Invisible with Henry on Poets & Writers. Michael's poetry is deep and passionate.

Henry and Randy continue their conversation.

Henry talks with internationally traveled photojournalist, author, magazine editor, and trail professional, Randy Johnson, about Grandfather Mountain, "Southern Snow," and more.

Henry McCarthy interviews Joshua Darty while walking the famous Riverside Cemetery in Asheville North Carolina where Thomas Wolfe and O Henry are buried. Enjoy a lively conversation and intellectual stimulation.