Welcome to Naut For Everyone, hosted by the incomparable Sheri-D Wilson! In this season finale, Sheri-D sits down with the one and only C.R. Avery—poet, musician, filmmaker, and fearless creative force.

🔥 From beatboxing on street corners to writing novels in remote hideouts, C.R. shares the raw truth about what it means to live a creative life without compromise. Together, Sheri-D and C.R. dive into:

• The disappearing artist enclaves & how gentrification impacts creative communities
• Why small presses still matter—and why Sheri-D swears by them
• The evolution from performance poetry to novel writing
• Punk, hip hop, and boxing as poetic languages of rebellion
• How some artists survive the darkness—and why others don’t

This episode is a moving meditation on artistic longevity, community, and the deeply personal reasons we keep creating—especially when no one’s watching.

Whether you’re an artist, a rebel, or someone trying to find your voice again, this conversation will remind you that art isn’t about trophies—it’s about staying in the fight.

✨ Don’t miss this unforgettable conversation to close out the season with C.R. Avery!

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Welcome to Naut For Everyone, hosted by the incomparable Sheri-D Wilson!

In this episode, Sheri-D dives into a riveting conversation with Renée Sarojini Saklikar — award-winning poet, speculative fiction author, and former Poet Laureate of Surrey.

🌿 From her acclaimed Brahma series to her reflections on climate change, myth, and healing, Renée shares profound insights into her creative process and the art of long-form storytelling.

Together, Sheri-D and Renée explore:

✅ How epic poetry becomes a tool for healing, resistance, and decolonization
✅ The power of myth, symbols, and oral tradition in shaping poetic worlds
✅ The physical and spiritual demands of writing through dark and hopeful themes
✅ Personal rituals, self-care practices, and the resilience needed for creative endurance

This episode is an inspiring deep dive into creativity, imagination, and the fierce beauty of art in uncertain times.

✨ Don’t miss this extraordinary conversation with one of Canada’s most daring literary voices!

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Welcome to Naut For Everyone, hosted by the incomparable Sheri-D Wilson! In this powerful episode, Sheri-D shares a rich and heartfelt conversation with Eugene Stickland—award-winning playwright, poet, and lifelong storyteller.

From his early days in the prairies to national acclaim on Canada’s stages, Eugene offers a glimpse into the inner workings of a creative life shaped by music, memory, and meaning. Together, Sheri-D and Eugene explore:

• Why rhythm and cadence are at the heart of great writing
• How mentorship, mental health, and place shape a writer’s voice
• The making of Lack of Rain, his haunting new novel based on family history
• The beauty (and chaos) of theatre, language, and grasshopper swarms
• What it means to keep creating—especially when it would be easier to stop

This episode is both hilarious and deeply moving, filled with laughter, literary wisdom, and the kind of real talk that reminds us why stories matter.

✨ Don’t miss this unforgettable exchange between two longtime friends and fierce lovers of language.

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