POETS OF THE EAST

produced and edited by Rick Spisak

POETS of the EAST

Poets of the East: Tatiana Grosu from Moldova and Laura Grevel from Texas and now the UK - EPISODE #26

POE - Poets of the East Welcome - Tatiana Grosu and Eddy

Co-Hosts Mircea Dan Duta and Executive Producer Rick Spisak welcome from Moldova Tatiana Grosu and from the UK Laura Grevel.

Each provides a colorful bit of their personal histories, as well as a wonderful snapshot of their POETIC POWER. Mircea and I welcome these two very fine International Talents. They share some of their finest work with us. Co-Hosted by Mircea Dan Duta and Producer Rick Spisak.

Rick Spisak, Host / Editor and Producer

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Poets of the East - Isaac Cohen EPISODE #25

Poets of the East Presents Isaac Cohen.

Associate Micea Dan Duta and Rick Spisak Executive Producer/Editor are very proud to bring you an interview with Isaac Cohen an Israeli poet of International Stature. His is an internationally acclaimed international voice of the finest poetic spirit. Join us as Isaac shares his fine work with Co-Hosts Mircea Dan Duta, Associate Producer, and Rick Spisak Executive Producer,

TUNE IN to this and many other episodes of POETS of the East.

Rick Spisak, Host / Editor and Producer

Poets of the East for Canary in a Coalmine Films

Special thanks to Uhld Fawkes for the music

Poets of the East- brings you a visit with Nayma Chamchoun Episode #24

POE - Poets of the East - present Nayma Chamchoun presenting "After Alfred," a special presentation.

Nayma Chamchoun

reads her work, - "After Alfred," a Poets of the East special presentation.

An extraordinary poet shared one of her magnificent poems. This fine poem has sprung from the depths of her rich heart.

Poets of the East invites you to enjoy the work of this MOST TALENTED POET.

Produced and Edited by Rick Spisak

in cooperation with Canary in Coalmine films 2022

Poets of the East is a production of Canary in a Coalmine Films 2022/2023

Special thanks to Uhld Fawkes for the music

Poets of the East - An evening at Frannies - EPISODE #23

An evening at Frannie's Vegan Cafe - Dec 2nd 2022

Rick Spisak, the executive producer of Poets of the East,

hosts a very special night.

On the first and last Friday of every month, Frannie's Vegan Cafe (4100 N. Roan Street, Johnson City) hosts Poetry Night with International, regional and local Poets.

The Week we hosted Generalissimo "Bryan" Franco from "Jersey" and "Skyza", a poet from Knoxville, TN.

We were also joined by one of our fine poets here in the area, Sharon Daughtery. As a real special treat, we heard some beautiful poetry from another special guest, Lisa Kamolnick is one of the leaders of the NE Tennessee Poetry Society.

Maybe one Friday you find your way to Frannie's, don't forget - the first and last Friday of every month.

Produced and edited by Rick Spisak Canary in a Coalmine Films

Poets of the East is a production of Canary in a Coalmine Films 2022

Special thanks to Uhld Fawkes for the music

Poets of the East -Poet and Author Sasha Stojanovich EPISODE #22

POETS of the East Welcomes Poet and Author Sasha Stojanovich

Poet who hails from Serbia, he's been a Journalist, a War Correspondent and has published several books. Interviewed by Mircea Dan Duta (Co-Host and Associate Producer)and Rick Spisak (Co-Host/Editor/Producer). We learn a little about Sasha's early life and hear a little of one of his powerful short stories in Serbian and then Mircea reads the same excerpt in English.

Special thanks to Uhld Fawkes for the music

Rick Spisak, Host / Editor and Producer

Enjoy all the Poets of the East shows:

POETS of the EAST - Dane Ince - EPISODE #21

POETS of the EAST - Dane Ince Featured Guest

Poet Dane Ince

who hails originally from Texas, has been a San Francisco Poet for decades. Dane was interviewed by Mircea Dan Duta (Co-Host and Associate Producer) and Rick Spisak (Co-Host/Editor/Producer) We learn a little about Dane's early life and hear some of his powerful poetry.

Rick Spisak, Producer and Editor
Special thanks to Uhld Fawkes for the music

Enjoy all the Poets of the East shows:

Season One : Poets of the East


Season Two : Poets of the East


Season Three : Poets of the East


Reading of the TEMPEST - by International Poets

Reading of the Coriolanus - by International Poets