A Conversation with Justin McGrail
In this conversation, Bryn and Justin discuss the thrill of performing poetry, the dangers and doldrums of big-box store capitalism, and the wild exuberance of Vancouver Island street art.
As mentioned in the show, Victoria's sixth and current poet laureate is Marie Metaphor Specht; more information on her work is available here: https://www.mariemetaphor.com/
The collection of poems she read from in a Poetry by the Harbour event is Soft Shelters, available here: https://writebloodynorth.ca/products/soft-shelters-by-marie-specht-pre-sale.
Originally aired April 1st, 2026.
