Host
Mike Payne
Mike Payne is a Milwaukee-based writer and poet with a passion for elevating creative voices. He began his literary journey in high school and transitioned to poetry as a way of navigating personal trauma. Over the years, Mike has built a number of digital spaces for writers and poets to connect, share, and be heard.
Rooted in a traditional love of literature and grounded by a reverence for storytelling, Mike’s approach to podcasting reflects his belief that conversations—thoughtful, meandering, revealing—can illuminate a person’s craft, history, and soul. Whether engaging with seasoned poets or emerging creatives, Mike creates space for real dialogue that values both the process and the person behind the page.