This is Why I Never Left- With Milo Santamaria

In this return episode of GarageLand Radio, Steven sits down with poet and archivist Milo Santamaria to talk about their debut poetry collection, "This Is Why I Never Left". What starts as a quiet reflection on writing, memory, and place slowly opens into something more raw: anger, loss, betrayal, and the long process of reclaiming your voice after harm. Together, they discuss: How a high school poem turned into a full-length book Why softness and rage can coexist The role of visual art and cyanotype in building an emotional archive Why community matters more than ever The conversation closes with Milo reading three poems from the collection: “Tired,” “Planting Guide,” and the title piece, “This Is Why I Never Left.” It’s vulnerable, reflective, and quietly powerful. Follow us on IG and TikTok @garagelandradio and @garagelandmediafoundation Check for updates on www.garagelandmedia.org Follow Milo on IG at @milo_s64 and purchase a copy of "This is Why I Never Left" here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc03wkZ2aqW9DHms0tQMAOk-MhrkaNNm_09C-PJy28WT-dbLw/viewform?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLGhF9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp6ez8M6fjUqGpjgh9ISdPM0g6YQZ7LX0NRWLbPA8EPsaLriJFyDCOCoj-yym_aem_3xTyDuc9Z06Ue1rpfLNtaQ