Michael Franco

Michael Franco is a Professor of English at Oklahoma City Community College, where he teaches composition and humanities. An alumnus of his workplace, he also attended the University of Central Oklahoma, earning both a B.A. and M.A. in English. Franco has been writing for PopMatters since 2004 and has also served as an Associate Editor since 2007. He considers himself lucky to be able to experience what he teaches, writing and the humanities, firsthand through his work at PopMatters, and his experiences as a writer help him teach his students to become better writers themselves.

“We’re Kind of Fired Up”: An Interview with Ann Wilson of Heart

The Gaslight Anthem: Handwritten

Billy Bragg and Wilco: Mermaid Avenue: The Complete Sessions

Delta Spirit: Delta Spirit

Persevering Through the Confusion: An Interview with The War on Drugs

Chris Isaak: Beyond the Sun

Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears: Scandalous

“In a Different Place Now”: An Interview with Lucinda Williams

None of It Seems Real: An Interview with Tim Booth of James

Brandon Flowers: Flamingo

Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegan: Hawk

Just the Elemental Essentials: An Interview with Tift Merritt