Well, this is all pretty darned exciting!

*salshep and *skufti are the presenters of this first Underlit broadcast, which will go to air at 3pm EST, today, the 24th Feb.

Along with Sal and Heida’s rivetting discussion on poetry, writer’s block and Jim Carey’s behind, they’ll be reading poetry by E.E. Cummings, Dylan Thomas, Charles Bukowksi and Pablo Neruda, as well as a marvellous poem by our own =bewareofthesnowman.

There’s a few other special features, too, including a reading of one of Dylan Thomas’ love letters by *Adeimantus and the first of our Weekly Literature News updates presented by our roving reporter, ~mossi-mo.

Right now we can shoutcast to around 200 people at once (we are hoping to expand that number soon ) and of course podcast is available to all.

The text to all pieces read is available here, on the program schedule page.

So tune in to the action at 3pm today, or catch it on podcast when you can!

WHEN: 3pm EST, 24th February 2008

WHERE: The Underlit Website

HOW: Simply click the “Tune In” link on the left side of the page to take you to our shoutcast. Alternatively, the show will be later be available as a podcast and available on our Archives page.

And while you’re waiting…


CHECK OUT THE PROMPTOSAURUS

… the Underlit writing prompt generator. With over 150 prompts, all kindly donated by deviantART writers, the Promptosaurus is alive and kicking. Soon we’ll have photographic and even video prompts available as well.

OR LISTEN TO OUR TEST BROADCAST

… featuring poems by *skufti, `PoeticWar, =crazynloveless, *Adeimantus, *TheKingofFall and ~milksop. Lots of fun and good poetry, and really worth a listen!


THANKS!

Underlit Radio would not exist without the help and support of the following people:

Our tech wizard and living legend, developer of our site and the Promptosaurus, and an all-round superhero. And yes-- yes, he does wear his undies on the outside.

Our Program Manager, who edits and co-hosts the main Underlit broadcast, organises our schedules, and regularly does much to help prevent :desalshep: spontaneously imploding.

Who has, despite his own gruelling schedule, managed to give us some neat interlude-recordings, read today’s feature and donated hours to work on the sound editing. Much appreciated!

And all of the people who contribute ideas and support and help toward this and other projects, who listen patiently to a bunch of technical babble, and are there for each other as writers and friends. Without you guys, #underlit wouldn't happen. Much love.

#underlit. More than a chatroom.

Interested in hosting a show or segment on Underlit Radio?
We’re looking for 15-30 minute segments on literature-related topics. Presenters are responsible for segment/show production. Please note our lovely Program Manager *skufti with your proposals ( for the radio, of course… ).