Brett McNeil
@brettmcneil.bsky.social
I write radio essays here in St. Joseph County, Ind. Have traveled a good deal in the Upper Midwest. https://www.wvpe.org/people/brett-mcneil
Definitely more of an *audio* piece. Thanks to WVPE and Program Director @tkrabill.bsky.social for the airtime and edits. PLAY IT LOUD. ONLY ON NP F'n R!!
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Michiana Chronicles: On borrowed time now
Feeling down about the state of the world? Are you into punk rock? Has Brett McNeil got a playlist for you
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July 18, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Definitely more of an *audio* piece. Thanks to WVPE and Program Director @tkrabill.bsky.social for the airtime and edits. PLAY IT LOUD. ONLY ON NP F'n R!!
www.wvpe.org/wvpe/2025-07...
www.wvpe.org/wvpe/2025-07...
My new essay for Northern Indiana NPR affiliate WVPE.
“A dictionary opens the way to both formal learning and to the daily self-instruction that modern living requires.”
Self-instruction for modern living.
The word is ravening.
The inherited world
unraveling.
“A dictionary opens the way to both formal learning and to the daily self-instruction that modern living requires.”
Self-instruction for modern living.
The word is ravening.
The inherited world
unraveling.
Michiana Chronicles: Self-instruction for modern living
Brett McNeil reminds us of the Yogi Berra quote, "The future ain't what it used to be."
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November 15, 2024 at 3:38 PM
My new essay for Northern Indiana NPR affiliate WVPE.
“A dictionary opens the way to both formal learning and to the daily self-instruction that modern living requires.”
Self-instruction for modern living.
The word is ravening.
The inherited world
unraveling.
“A dictionary opens the way to both formal learning and to the daily self-instruction that modern living requires.”
Self-instruction for modern living.
The word is ravening.
The inherited world
unraveling.
My recent commencement speech to the graduating fifth graders of Michianapolis Elementary School.
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Michiana Chronicles: I wish that I knew
It's Graduation Day in Michianapolis
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June 10, 2024 at 2:34 PM
My recent commencement speech to the graduating fifth graders of Michianapolis Elementary School.
www.wvpe.org/commentary/2...
www.wvpe.org/commentary/2...
So many musical introductions and intersections but hard to separate Steve Albini from my permanent enthusiasm for The Jesus Lizard and the T&G scene more broadly, which began circa 1990. Everyone was very cool and very friendly. Sad and reflective day. open.spotify.com/track/0BumCb...
Dancing Naked Ladies - Single Version
The Jesus Lizard · Song · 1992
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May 9, 2024 at 12:41 AM
So many musical introductions and intersections but hard to separate Steve Albini from my permanent enthusiasm for The Jesus Lizard and the T&G scene more broadly, which began circa 1990. Everyone was very cool and very friendly. Sad and reflective day. open.spotify.com/track/0BumCb...
My new essay for WVPE in Michianapolis, Michiana. Special thanks to Tony Krabill for his audio edits on this one.
Michiana Chronicles: Winterless Spring
Brett McNeil shares his thoughts about winter... and the lack of it during... winter.
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February 16, 2024 at 2:41 PM
My new essay for WVPE in Michianapolis, Michiana. Special thanks to Tony Krabill for his audio edits on this one.
My new piece for South Bend-area NPR affiliate WVPE. With sounds from the field.
Michiana Chronicles: Christmas is for the birds
Brett McNeil talks about the precarious state of birds amid sounds of crows and cranes.
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December 22, 2023 at 4:38 PM
My new piece for South Bend-area NPR affiliate WVPE. With sounds from the field.