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JOY Drive

18 Oct 2025

Phil Brown: Confessions of a Minor Poet

Kids & Family, LGBTIQA+ Community, News & Politics, Personal Journals, Popular Culture, Relationships

Phil Brown: Confessions of a Minor Poet

Surfboards, sonnets and newsroom deadlines—Phil Brown’s memoir is a funny, tender look at chasing creativity while surviving the chaos of journalism. He shares lessons on rejection, resilience, and why being a “minor” poet can be a major act of endurance.

Guest: Phil Brown, journalist & author, Confessions of a Minor Poet

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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