Ed Ochester

On August 22, 2023 the legendary poet and publisher Ed Ochester passedaway at age 83. He was the driving force behind the Pitt Poetry Series, which launched the career of many well known names in contemporary poetry today. In honor of Ed Ochester, we are replaying the interviewTim did with him back in January of 2016. Tim introduces the episode by paying respect to Ochester, and recalling his time studying under him while at Bennington College in Vermont.