Jill Alexander Essbaum loves the Golden Age of Radio

Jill Alexander Essbaum is a poet, author and professor based in Austin, Texas. Her favorite thing is old time radio - specifically thriller radio programs. We talk about Suspense (CBS Radio from 1940 to 1962), how Jill found the first set of CDs that turned her on to Old Time Radio, and just how many hours of recordings she keeps on her iPod.

Her new book of poetry, Would-Land, is available from Cooper Dillon and her first novel, Hausfrau, has been translated into over 20 languages. Chances are good there is a copy available in your preferred language.

Other helpful links from our conversation

RUSC.com

USA Today article which covers Old Time Radio and many online archives

Libri Vox - the home of free public domain audiobooks