Ben Palpant

Ben Palpant, an insightful author and interviewer, shares the conversation with celebrated poet Scott Cairns. They delve into Kafka's metaphor about poetry awakening the silent within us. Cairns reveals his humorous approach to poetry, emphasizing the importance of irony. The duo explores how life's particularities lead to spiritual depth through poetic discovery. They discuss managing humility, the perils of self-promotion for young writers, and reminisce about defining childhood moments that anchor joy amidst life's uncertainties.