Slovak author Monika Kompanikova and translator Janet Livingstone speak with host Jana Ellis, focusing on Monika’s novel, Boat Number Five (out in English from Seagull Books), a moving yet humorous story of a girl struggling to care for herself and others in post-communist Slovakia. This work in translation has just been longlisted for the prestigious Oxford-Weidenfeld Prize.

Slovak author&nbsp;Monika Kompanikova and translator Janet Livingstone speak with host Jana Ellis, focusing on Monika&rsquo;s novel,&nbsp;Boat Number Five (out in English from Seagull Books), a moving yet humorous story of a girl struggling to care for herself and others in post-communist Slovakia. This work in translation has just been longlisted for the prestigious Oxford-Weidenfeld Prize.

Trafika Europe Radio hosts podcasts of anything and everything literary and cultural related to the continent of Europe. As an accompaniment to our quarterly literary journal and blog, you can access amazing content and riveting literary excerpts. TER began in 2020 with various series, including Women in Translation, French Forays, Eco-Lit, Turkish Sofa, Spotlighting the EU Prize for Literature, and much more! As of 2024, we have remodeled our setup and have done away with the larger themes. Here, you will listen to interviews and exposés about topics from across all of Europe. We look forward to including you in the community! Check out Trafika Europe's website or our Patreon page to become a member for bonus content and materials. 

This playlist is our current playlist full of all new episodes! You can check out the Archive here. 

Europe's literary radio station, free online

Trafika Europe Radio hosts podcasts of anything and everything literary and cultural related to the continent of Europe. As an accompaniment to our quarterly literary journal and blog, you can access amazing content and riveting literary excerpts. TER began in 2020 with various series, including Women in Translation, French Forays, Eco-Lit, Turkish Sofa, Spotlighting the EU Prize for Literature, and much more! As of 2024, we have remodeled our setup and have done away with the larger themes. Here, you will listen to interviews and exposés about topics from across all of Europe. We look forward to including you in the community! Check out <a href="http://www.trafikaeurope.org">Trafika Europe's website</a> or our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/trafikaeurope">Patreon page</a> to become a member for bonus content and materials. 
This playlist is our current playlist full of all new episodes! You can check out <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/trafika-europe-radio/playlists/ter-the-archive">the Archive here</a>. 
Europe's literary radio station, free online

Trafika Europe Radio presents interviews and conversations about all things literature and culture in Europe. Europe's radio station, free online

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Host Clayton McKee speaks with author Julian Darragjati. Darragjati's short story "A Death in the Spring" appeared in TE's Literary Prizes issue. Listen to how Julian approaches literature and how the story reflects aspects of his memory from growing up in Albania.

Read "A Death in the Spring" by Julian Darragjati here.

Check out our most recent issue featuring Trafika Europe's prizes here.

Constantin Severin will be donating proceeds from the sale of his amazing artwork titled "Text and Time 113." Check out that piece here. Find out more about Constantin on his website.

Host Clayton McKee speaks with author Julian Darragjati. Darragjati's short story "A Death in the Spring" appeared in TE's Literary Prizes issue. Listen to how Julian approaches literature and how the story reflects aspects of his memory from growing up in Albania.
Read "A Death in the Spring" by Julian Darragjati <a href="https://www.trafikaeurope.org/death-in-spring-darragjati">here</a>.
Check out our most recent issue featuring Trafika Europe's prizes <a href="https://www.trafikaeurope.org/2025-literary-prizes">here</a>.
Constantin Severin will be donating proceeds from the sale of his amazing artwork titled "Text and Time 113." Check out that piece <a href="https://artoui.com/en/art/originals/text-and-time-113-archetypal-head-5335">here</a>. Find out more about Constantin on his <a href="https://constantinseverin.ro/">website</a>.

Julian Darragjati on "A Death in the Spring"

Host Joe Williams speaks with poet Joanna Lilley. Joanna's poems were published in TE's Literary Prizes issue. Her work was inspired by paintings of the late Rebecca Lilley. Listen to how her verse fuse with her sister's art in her wonderful poetic tribute to life and art. 

Read poems from Joanna Lilley and see Rebecca Lilley's paintings here.

Check out our most recent issue featuring Trafika Europe's prizes here.

Constantin Severin will be donating proceeds from the sale of his amazing artwork titled "Text and Time 113." Check out that piece here. Find out more about Constantin on his website.

Host Joe Williams speaks with poet Joanna Lilley. Joanna's poems were published in TE's Literary Prizes issue. Her work was inspired by paintings of the late Rebecca Lilley. Listen to how her verse fuse with her sister's art in her wonderful poetic tribute to life and art.&nbsp;
Read poems from Joanna Lilley and see Rebecca Lilley's paintings <a href="https://www.trafikaeurope.org/rebecca-joanna-lilley">here</a>.
Check out our most recent issue featuring Trafika Europe's prizes <a href="https://www.trafikaeurope.org/2025-literary-prizes">here</a>.
Constantin Severin will be donating proceeds from the sale of his amazing artwork titled "Text and Time 113." Check out that piece <a href="https://artoui.com/en/art/originals/text-and-time-113-archetypal-head-5335">here</a>. Find out more about Constantin on his <a href="https://constantinseverin.ro/">website</a>.

A Conversation with Poet Joanna Lilley

Host Clayton McKee speaks with poet Maria Carbunaru. Maria's poetry was featured on Trafika Europe Corner hosted by the European Literature Network. Tune in here to hear a reading of other poems as well as to get insight into Maria's creative process. 

Read the poems on ELN here.

Check out the song referenced in the episode by Maria, Carlos, and Mauro on Spotify or on Youtube.

Constantin Severin will be donating proceeds from the sale of his amazing artwork titled "Text and Time 113." Check out that piece here. Find out more about Constantin on his website. 

Our literary prize issue is quite forthcoming! Stay updated with Trafika Europe by finding us on Facebook, Instagram, or sign up for our email list on our website. 

Host Clayton McKee speaks with poet Maria Carbunaru. Maria's poetry was featured on Trafika Europe Corner hosted by the European Literature Network. Tune in here to hear a reading of other poems as well as to get insight into Maria's creative process.&nbsp;
Read the poems on <a href="https://www.eurolitnetwork.com/trafika-europe-corner-with-clayton-mckee-two-poems-by-maria-carbunaru/">ELN here</a>.
Check out the song referenced in the episode by Maria, Carlos, and Mauro on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/1iNjPN01JVhKrgLTFpoTI4?si=4f9dc4553d5640d6">Spotify</a> or on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q54xm37w4vE&amp;ab_channel=Maob&eacute;-Topic">Youtube</a>.
Constantin Severin will be donating proceeds from the sale of his amazing artwork titled "Text and Time 113." Check out that piece <a href="https://artoui.com/en/art/originals/text-and-time-113-archetypal-head-5335">here</a>. Find out more about Constantin on his <a href="https://constantinseverin.ro/">website</a>.&nbsp;
Our literary prize issue is quite forthcoming! Stay updated with Trafika Europe by finding us on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/TrafikaEurope/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/trafikaeurope/">Instagram</a>, or sign up for our email list on our <a href="https://www.trafikaeurope.org">website</a>.&nbsp;

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