{"podcast":{"title":"Abstract Essay","slug":"abstract-essay-3089972","podcast_index_feed_id":3089972,"rss_url":"https://rss.amperwave.net/v2/feed/podcorn/953efa178b48b97f941bfd24ddf645f0","website_url":"www.universalpodcast.net","image_url":"https://images.castfire.com/image/660/0/0/0/0-8505113.jpg","author":"Daniel Lucas","episode_count":677,"summary":"Abstract Essay is a podcast that explores the deeper layers of thought, creativity, and the human experience. Blending the reflective tone of personal essays with the conversational energy of an intimate dialogue, each episode takes listeners on a journey through ideas that challenge, inspire, and illuminate. From philosophy and art to culture and identity, the podcast invites guests who are thinkers, storytellers, and visionaries to share their insights in a free-flowing, thought-provoking format. Abstract Essay is not about quick takes—it's about meaningful exploration, where each conversation unfolds with intention, curiosity, and heart.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-08T10:21:21.695817+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/abstract-essay-3089972"},"episode":{"title":"Matt Thomas: From Software Engineering Executive to Acclaimed Poet and Author","slug":"matt-thomas-from-software-engineering-executive-to-acclaimed-poet-and-author","published_at":"2026-08-19T09:56:04+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/abstract-essay-3089972/matt-thomas-from-software-engineering-executive-to-acclaimed-poet-and-author","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/abstract-essay-3089972","url":"https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8600954_2026-08-19-043554","audio_url":"https://pdcn.co/e/serve.castfire.com/audio/8600954/8600954_2026-08-19-043554.128.mp3?rssID=6687","summary":"Matt Thomas Matt Thomas Poetry Matt Thomas is a smallholder farmer, engineer, and poet. His poetry has appeared in Triggerfish Critical Review, Ponder Review, Hampden-Sydney Review, Hiram Review, Dunes Review, Avalon Literary Review, Galway Review, Milk House Review, Cleaver Magazine, Elm Leaves Review, River Heron Review, The Thieving Magpie, Common House Magazine, The Broken Plate, Hawk & Whippoorwill, Spellbinder Magazine, Pinhole Poetry, Slab Magazine, Kestrel, Susurrus Magazine, Temz Review, and elsewhere. Cicada, Dog & Song , a book length collection, was published by Serving House Books in 2026. Foxy Love: All American Poems , a chapbook collection, was published by Kelsay Books in 2026. Disappearing by the Math , a book length collection, was published by Silver Bow in 2024. He and his family live in Virginia where they practice land conservation and stewardship in the historic Shenandoah Valley.","meta_description":"Matt Thomas Matt Thomas Poetry Matt Thomas is a smallholder farmer, engineer, and poet. His poetry has appeared in Triggerfish Critical Review, Ponder Rev…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1674,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/abstract-essay-3089972/episodes/matt-thomas-from-software-engineering-executive-to-acclaimed-poet-and-author/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/abstract-essay-3089972/matt-thomas-from-software-engineering-executive-to-acclaimed-poet-and-author.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}