Under The Covers | The Mosaic Project

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Verse, Narcissism, and Macaroni: What the Hell Happened to Poetry?

Friday, April 25, 2025 • Duration 33:34

Poetry used to shake the heavens. Now it sometimes comes glued with macaroni—or worse, dripping with self-pity. In this special Poetry Month edition of Under the Covers, Howard dives deep (and sometimes sideways) into the state of poetry today. From the poetic outpouring of pandemic isolation to Mosaic Press's half-century of publishing verses from prisons, war zones, and everywhere in between, this episode questions what counts as poetry now—and what’s just performative noise.

Can poetry still crack open the human condition, or has it been swallowed by narcissistic navel-gazing? Should we compare mythologies—or maybe just compare our COVID poems? Tune in for a conversation that’s part literary inquisition, part love letter to the power of words, and all heart. Plus: Leonard Cohen, Taylor Swift, Russian dissidents, and one unforgettable Latin radio experiment.

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Unveiling Leonard Cohen: The Poet, The Persona (Part 2)

Friday, February 14, 2025 • Duration 33:47

In this episode, Howard Aster reflects on the wild journey of publishing The Song of Leonard Cohen by Harry Rasky. From Harry's unique documentary filmmaking style to the deep, honest interviews that allowed Leonard Cohen's true self to emerge, this conversation dives into the complexities of capturing the enigmatic artist. Howard also shares the fascinating backstory of the book's creation and some rare insights into one of Cohen's tragic friendships.

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Unveiling Leonard Cohen: The Poet, The Persona (Part 1)

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 • Duration 28:36

🎙️ Under the Covers is back with an extraordinary deep dive into the life and legacy of one of Canada’s most iconic artists. In this episode, Unveiling Leonard Cohen: The Poet, The Persona (Part 1), Publisher Howard Aster explores Cohen’s mysterious character, his role in Canadian poetry, and his ties to Mosaic Press. From literary groupies to Cohen’s friendship with poet Henry Moscovitch, join us as we uncover the man behind the myth and his fascinating journey from poet to global musical icon. Plus, discover the behind-the-scenes stories from the making of the documentary The Song of Leonard Cohen—a film that eventually became a book published by Mosaic Press!

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Lost Manuscripts and Literary Gold: The Wild Stories Behind the Books

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 • Duration 28:34

In this episode, we dive into the unexpected and often chaotic journey of manuscripts from creation to publication. Explore the serendipitous discovery of a poet who became one of Mosaic Press’s most extraordinary talents, the near-disaster of a lost Samuel Beckett manuscript that almost ended up lost to the ages, and the unique ways authors like Irving Layton made their mark—literally. Plus, hear the story behind the publisher who almost missed out on Harry Potter, proving that sometimes, listening to your spouse is the best business decision you can make.

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The Importance of Humour in Dangerous Times: Mira Falardeau

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 • Duration 24:48

Join us for a captivating conversation with renowned cartoonist and academic, Mira Falardeau. She shares insights from her forthcoming book, What's So Funny? A New Road Map to Humour in Dangerous Times, exploring the intricate processes that make us laugh, the impact of humour on freedom of speech, and why humour is so important to democracy.

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Healing Through Writing & The Intersection of Literature and Science: Josie Di Sciascio-Andrews

Sunday, May 5, 2024 • Duration 29:37

Join Jaquelin as she speaks to Josie Di Sciascio-Andrews.

Under The Covers with David Unger

Season 1 · Episode 5

Friday, April 12, 2024 • Duration 45:02

David Unger bridges the world of English & Spanish creative writing with his many works of fiction, short stories, articles, translations, & many more. Join Jaq as she discusses with him his new novel, In My Eyes, You Are Beautiful.

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Under The Covers with Rosalind Gill

Season 1 · Episode 4

Wednesday, March 27, 2024 • Duration 35:05

Jaquelin speaks to Rosalind Gill, Author of Face Into The Wind.

Rosalind Gill’s literary output is most impressive, with many short stories and literary translations published in Antigonish Review, Queen’s Quarterly, Prism and other journals. For many years, she was on faculty at the School of Translation/Études françaises, Glendon College, York University, Toronto, ON.

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Under The Covers with TP Wood

Season 1 · Episode 2

Thursday, February 22, 2024 • Duration 47:11

Jaquelin speaks with TP Wood to discuss his new novel 77 North.

Under The Covers with Daniel Soha

Season 1 · Episode 3

Thursday, February 22, 2024 • Duration 38:34

Jaquelin speaks with Daniel Soha, Author of Vignettes.

Daniel Soha lived and studied in France until his mid-twenties, holds two Master’s degrees in Anglo-American studies and a Masters of Education from the University of Aix-en-Province. He has had an international career as a diplomat, a director of cultural organizations, a translator, has worked for the Alliance Francaise, the French government, the Toronto French School, the French Library and Cultural Center in Boston. Over a span of twenty years he has lived in New York, Paris, Singapore, Boston and Toronto, where still resides.

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