The Subtle Forces Podcast
An unpredictable show in which Anja Notanja explores a different “subtle force” through essays, interviews and experiments. Episodes are released sporadically because Anja is a human rather than a content robot.
Also available here: episodes of Anja Asks Anybody, Anja's weekly show on Riverwest Radio where she talks with one anybody at a time.
Episodes

Thursday Aug 07, 2025

Thursday Jul 24, 2025
Thursday Jul 24, 2025
Anja talks with Harper Martel about writing, stripes, George Washington, the Beatles, writing books and more. @414streetpoet

Thursday Jul 17, 2025
Thursday Jul 17, 2025
Anja asks Amel Windom about guitar and life. More Amel music here: https://www.youtube.com/@jutengaiofficial

Thursday Jul 10, 2025
Thursday Jul 10, 2025
Anja interviews the latest addition to Milwaukee's typewriter poetry scene, Van Rung. Click here for more Van Rung-ness.

Thursday Jul 03, 2025

Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Anja interviews artist-activist Hapto, designer of the Milwaukee Art Car.
This episode is part of the new Subtle Forces production: "Anja Notanja Asks," consisting of art and culture interviews with inspiring creators. Expect unexpected questions and always a fun art assignment for listeners to try.
Each of these weekly episodes will appear both here and on Riverwest Radio 104.1fm WXRW in Milwaukee. The Subtle Forces will continue to be released sporadically.

Thursday Jun 19, 2025
Thursday Jun 19, 2025
In which Anja asks author Becky Franzel about her new book "Ohhh. Okay. I Think I Get It Now." Link to order a copy here.
This episode is part of the new Subtle Forces production: "Anja Notanja Asks," consisting of art and culture interviews with inspiring creators. Expect unexpected questions and always a fun art assignment for listeners to try.
Each of these weekly episodes will appear both here and on Riverwest Radio 104.1fm WXRW in Milwaukee. The Subtle Forces will continue to be released sporadically.

Monday May 26, 2025
Monday May 26, 2025
In which Anja reveals the two kinds of people in a basement with her brother Anton and drummer Brock Gourlie.
COMING SOON: "Anja Notanja Asks," an arts and culture show on Riverwest Radio WXRW-LP Milwaukee 104.1fm every Thursday 5:30pm CST starting June 19th.

Friday Apr 04, 2025
Friday Apr 04, 2025
In her pursuit of specialness, Anja is forced to answer "WHAT IS THE OPPOSITE OF FEAR?"

Sunday Mar 23, 2025
Sunday Mar 23, 2025
In which Anja gets stuck in the sewer and shares the bleak consequences of wearing kangaroo shoes.
Featuring Anton Sieger, Garrett Burton & Jesse Lemont.











