This episode with writer Michael V. Smith is a joyful summer treat! He writes great poems, prose and tweets. Jen and Dina talk to him about his new poetry book, Bad Ideas, dreams, why we write, navigating the exclusion and power imbalances of the literary community, Disneyland and even Daniel’s wedding. We have so many laughs. Also, we talk about Jen’s new book, Gentlemen of the Shade. Read both of their new books and you’ll have a better summer.