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Stitches and everyday joy

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

In the dark days of the pandemic, poet and essayist Ross Gay became a household name and bestselling author. His collection of essays, The Book of Delights, is about the profound beauty to be found in everyday life. Now he has published a follow up, The Book of (More) Delights. He discusses writing and finding joy with host Charity Nebbe.

Then Marianne Fons, quilt designer and former co-host of Fons and Porter’s Love of Quilting on PBS and past president of the Iowa Quilt Museum in Winterset discusses her newest passion: rescuing and finishing unfinished quilts.

Guests:

  • Ross Gay, author, English professor at Indiana University-Bloomington
  • Marianne Fons, founding board member of the Iowa Quilt Museum
Charity Nebbe is IPR's 'Talk of Iowa' host. She also hosts IPR's podcasts 'Garden Variety' and 'Unsettled'. Since 2010, Nebbe has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Nebbe has a bachelors degree from Iowa State University.
Samantha McIntosh is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from St. Cloud State University. Since 2022, McIntosh has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
Caitlin Troutman is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from William Jewell College. Since 2022, Troutman has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.