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A podcast showcasing poetry and spoken word. We travel the UK to talk to rising stars and established poets. Submissions always welcome. peoplespoetrypodcast@hotmail.com

People's Poetry Podcast


    • Aug 8, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 55m AVG DURATION
    • 43 EPISODES


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    S8 Ep4: Steve Head

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 80:40


    Series 8 Episode 4: Steve Head - We talk about Steve's collection ‘Blueprints', the allure of the suburbs, working through difficult relationships and much more! Poetry recitals from Steve Head and Steven Langstaff. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to peoplespoetrypodcast@hotmail.com Episode links: Steve Head Instagram: @stevewrites Jimmy Bowman Instagram: @jbopenspoems Twitter: @jbopenspoems

    S8 Ep3: Georgina Wilding

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 55:08


    Series 8 Episode 3: Georgina Wilding - We talk about Georgina's collection ‘Hag Stone' out on Verve Poetry Press, being Nottingham's first Young Poet Laureate, working class roots, surrealism in poetry and much more! Poetry recitals from Georgina Wilding and Joe Hicklin of Big Special. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to peoplespoetrypodcast@hotmail.com Episode links: Georgina Wilding Instagram: @georginawildingpoet Twitter: @WildingGeorgina www.georginawildingpoet.co.uk Jimmy Bowman Instagram: @jbopenspoems Twitter: @jbopenspoems

    S8 Ep2: Demi Anter

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 68:17


    Series 8 Episode 2: Demi Anter - We talk about Demi's collection ‘Small Machine' out on Write Bloody UK, Berlin, us hating on our 20s and much more! Poetry recitals from Demi Anter and Female Gaze. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to peoplespoetrypodcast@hotmail.com Episode links: Demi Anter Instagram: @anterdemi Twitter: @DemiAnter www.demianter.com Jimmy Bowman Instagram: @jbopenspoems Twitter: @jbopenspoems Female Gaze Instagram: @talentlessyetconnected

    S8 Ep1: Stephen Sexton

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 66:16


    Series 8 Episode 1: Stephen Sexton - We talk about Stephen's Forward Prize nominated collection ‘Cheryl's Destinies' out on Penguin, the notion of escapism, video games and virtual realities crossing over into poetry and much more! Poetry recitals from Stephen Sexton and Georgia Luckhurst. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to peoplespoetrypodcast@hotmail.com Episode links: Stephen Sexton Twitter: @ssexton02 Jimmy Bowman Instagram: @jbopenspoems Twitter: @jbopenspoems

    S7 Ep5: Iain Whiteley

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 71:49


    Series 7 Episode 5: Iain Whiteley - We talk about Iain's collection 'Ping!' out on Write Bloody UK as well as Iain's journey with language, The Lake District, playing with poetic form, lockdown, the Write Bloody UK submission process and much more! Poetry recitals from Iain Whiteley and Stuart Russell. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to peoplespoetrypodcast@hotmail.com Episode links: Iain Whiteley Instagram: @poetriain Twitter: @iainw Jimmy Bowman Instagram: @jbopenspoems Twitter: @jbopenspoems

    S7 Ep4: Stephanie Powell

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 48:18


    Series 7 Episode 4: Stephanie Powell - We talk about Stephanie's new collection 'Bone' out on Halas Press as well as poetic voice, moving abroad, getting published, celebrating the everyday and much more! Poetry recitals from Stephanie Powell and Barry Hollow with music by Leo Martin. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to peoplespoetrypodcast@hotmail.com Episode links: Stephanie Powell Instagram: @theatticpoet Jimmy Bowman Instagram: @jbopenspoems Twitter: @jbopenspoems

    S7 Ep3: Rory Aaron

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 44:23


    Series 7 Episode 3: Rory Aaron - We talk about Rory's collection 'Doglike' out on Bearded Badger Publishing Co, as well as lyricism as a route into poetry, rhyme, putting together a collection, the difficult second album and much more! Poetry recitals from Rory Aaron and Rachel Cleverly. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to peoplespoetrypodcast@hotmail.com Episode links: Rory Aaron Instagram: @rory.aaron Twitter: @rory_aaron1 Jimmy Bowman Instagram: @jbopenspoems Twitter: @jbopenspoems

    S7 Ep2: Francisca Matos

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 53:16


    Series 7 Episode 2: Francisca Matos - We talk about Francisca's collection 'Hard Summer' out on Write Bloody UK as well as writing about memories, adolescence, the Write Bloody UK submissions process and much more! Poetry recitals from Francisca Matos and Leanne Moden. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to peoplespoetrypodcast@hotmail.com Episode links: Francisca Matos Instagram: @ccisca Twitter: @ciscamatos Jimmy Bowman Instagram: @jbopenspoems Twitter: @jbopenspoems

    S7 Ep1: Emily Harrison

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 74:20


    Series 7 Episode 1: Emily Harrison - We talk about Emily's collection 'I can't sleep 'cause my bed's on fire' out on Burning Eye Books as well as writing alongside teaching, poetry in schools, mental health, recovery, writing about time and place and much more! Poetry recitals from Emily Harrison and Tara Griffin with music from Charlie + Jake. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to peoplespoetrypodcast@hotmail.com Episode links: Emily Harrison Twitter: @EmilyHarrii Jimmy Bowman Instagram: @jbopenspoems Twitter: @jbopenspoems

    S6 Ep9: Jason Williamson (Sleaford Mods)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 64:25


    Series 6 Episode 9 Jason Williamson - We talk about Sleaford Mods new album 'Spare Ribs' out on Rough Trade Records, Jason's writing process, politics, cultural appropriation and much more! Poetry recital from Poppy Mabel. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to peoplespoetrypodcast@hotmail.com Episode links: Jason Williamson Instagram: @jason_williamson_ Twitter: @fit_as_fuc Sleaford Mods Instagram: @sleaford_mods Twitter: @sleafordmods Jimmy Bowman Instagram: @jbopenspoems Twitter: @jbopenspoems Poppy Mabel Instagram: @poppymabel_poetry

    S6 Ep8: Scarlett Ward

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 68:01


    Series 6 Episode 8 Scarlett Ward - We talk about Scarlett's collection 'Ache' out on Verve Poetry Press as well as recovery, form and playing with poetry on the page and much more! Poetry recitals from Scarlett Ward and Stephen Durkan. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to peoplespoetrypodcast@hotmail.com Episode links: Scarlett Ward Instagram: @scarlett.ward Twitter: @scarlettwith2ts Jimmy Bowman Instagram: @jbopenspoems Twitter: @jbopenspoems

    S6 Ep7: Wise Talk Collective

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 80:03


    Series 6 Episode 7 Wise Talk Collective - We talk about Wise Talk Collective's show 'The Art of Losing', differing writing styles and much more! Poetry recitals from all four of the Wise Talk poets: Sonia Burns, Camille McCawley, Helen Rice and Chris Singleton. Additional recital by Michelle Moloney King. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to peoplespoetrypodcast@hotmail.com Episode links: Wise Talk Collective Facebook: facebook.com/wisetalkcollective Sonia Burns Instagram: @peckishism Facebook: @soniapoetry Camille McCawley Instagram: @camille.poet Helen Rice Twitter: @purlpower Chris Singleton Twitter: @SingletonPoet Instagram: @bravewordstheatre Jimmy Bowman Instagram: @jbopenspoems Twitter: @jbopenspoems

    S6 Ep6: Cecilia Knapp

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 65:13


    Series 6 Episode 6 Cecilia Knapp - We talk about Cecilia's role as Young Person's Poet Laureate for London, the power of poetry, publication/ rejection and much more! Poetry recitals from Cecilia Knapp and Jade Moira Lawrence. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to peoplespoetrypodcast@hotmail.com Episode links: Cecilia Knapp Instagram: @ceciliaknapp Twitter: @ceciliaknapp Jimmy Bowman Instagram: @jbopenspoems Twitter: @jbopenspoems Jade Moira Lawrence Instagram: @jademoiral Twitter: @jademoiral

    S6 Ep5: Louise Hale

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 81:20


    Series 6 Episode 5 Louise Hale - We talk about Louise's work to date, cockney heritage, working class writers and much more! Poetry recitals from Louise Hale and Quill. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to peoplespoetrypodcast@hotmail.com Episode links: Louise Hale Instagram: @curlywordy Twitter: @CurlyWordy Jimmy Bowman Instagram: @jbopenspoems Twitter: @jbopenspoems Quill Instagram: @aperpertratorwithaquill

    S6 Ep4: The Thirsty Poet

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 41:31


    Series 6 Episode 4 The Thirsty Poet - We talk about Matt's performing poetry, The Thirsty Poet and much more! Poetry recitals from The Thirsty Poet and Maggie Bowyer. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to peoplespoetrypodcast@hotmail.com Episode links: The Thirsty Poet Instagram: @thethirstypoet_co Jimmy Bowman Instagram: @jbopenspoems Twitter: @jbopenspoems

    S6 Ep3: Hollie McNish

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 75:43


    Series 6 Episode 3 Hollie McNish - We talk about Hollie's forthcoming collection 'Slug' out in May as well as sex education, parenthood and much more! Poetry recitals from Hollie McNish and Rory Aaron. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to peoplespoetrypodcast@hotmail.com Episode links: Hollie McNish Instagram: @holliepoetry Twitter: @holliepoetry Jimmy Bowman Instagram: @jbopenspoems Twitter: @jbopenspoems Rory Aaron Instagram: @rory.aaron Twitter: @rory_aaron1

    S6 Ep2: Ted Sherman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 73:59


    Series 6 Episode 2 Ted Sherman - We talk about Ted's love affair with Haiku, his poetry collection for children and much more! Poetry recitals from Ted Sherman and Olivia Mulligan. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to peoplespoetrypodcast@hotmail.com Episode links: Ted Sherman Instagram: @ted.poems Jimmy Bowman Instagram: @jbopenspoems Twitter: @jbopenspoems

    S6 Ep1: Tyrone Lewis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 69:28


    Series 6 Episode 1 Tyrone Lewis - We talk about Tyrone's collection 'Blackish' out on Burning Eye Books as well as slam poetry, labels and much more! Poetry recitals from Tyrone Lewis and Ryan Tomlin. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to peoplespoetrypodcast@hotmail.com Episode links: Tyrone Lewis Instagram: @tyronelewis22 Twitter: @TyroneLewis22 Jimmy Bowman Instagram: @jbopenspoems Twitter: @jbopenspoems

    S5 Ep6: Matt Abbott

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 84:13


    Series 5 Episode 6 Matt Abbott - We talk about Matt's collection 'Two Little Ducks' out on Verve Poetry Press as well as his children's collection 'A Hurricane in my Head' out on Bloomsbury, we also talk about political poetry, Brexit, Working Class realism, racism, white privilege and much more! Poetry recitals from Matt Abbott and Kelly Knight. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to peoplespoetrypodcast@hotmail.com www.peoplespoetrypodcast.com Episode links: Matt Abbott Instagram: @mattabbottpoet Twitter: @MattAbbottPoet www.mattabbottpoet.com Nymphs & Thugs Instagram: @nymphsandthugs Twitter: @nymphsandthugs www.nymphsandthugs.net Skint & Demoralised Instagram: @skintanddem Twitter: @skintanddem www.skintanddemoralised.net Kelly Knight Instagram: @kelly_k_writing

    S5 Ep5: David Breakspear

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 84:47


    Series 5 Episode 5 David Breakspear - We talk about David's incredible route into poetry, prison, reform, mental health, the importance of education, David's writing process, Charles Bronson (David kindly shares a poem Bronson wrote to him) and much more! Poetry recital from David Breakspear. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to peoplespoetrypodcast@hotmail.com www.peoplespoetrypodcast.com Episode links: David Breakspear Instagram: @whatcanbe2 www.journeyofareformedman.net

    S5 Ep4: Fern Angel Beattie

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 46:45


    Series 5 Episode 4 Fern Angel Beattie - We talk about Fern's new collection 'The Art of Shutting Up' out on Broken Sleep Books, we also talk about setting up Write Bloody UK publishing, hindsight, prose poetry, struggling to write when you're happy and much more! Poetry recital from Fern Angel Beattie. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to peoplespoetrypodcast@hotmail.com www.peoplespoetrypodcast.com Episode links: Fern Angel Beattie Instagram: @fernangelbeattie Twitter: @fernbeattie www.fernangelbeattie.com Write Bloody UK Instagram:@writebloodyuk Twitter: @writebloodyuk www.writebloodyuk.co.uk

    S5 Ep3: Ollie O'Neill

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 45:16


    Series 5 Episode 3 Ollie O'Neill - We talk about Ollie's forthcoming debut full collection 'What We Are Given' out on Write Bloody UK, we also talk about Ollie's debut pamphlet 'Ways of Coping' out on Out-Spoken, misogyny, Borderline Personality Disorder, romantic love and much more! Poetry recital from Ollie O'Neill. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to peoplespoetrypodcast@hotmail.com www.peoplespoetrypodcast.com Episode links: Ollie O'Neill Instagram: @ollieoneill Twitter: @olliecmoneill www.ollieoneill.co.uk

    S5 Ep2: Dan Webber

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 59:34


    Series 5 Episode 2 Dan Webber - We talk about Dan's collection 'Genre Fluid' out on Big White Shed, labels. the LGBT community, comedy in poetry and much more! Poetry recital from Dan Webber. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to peoplespoetrypodcast@hotmail.com www.peoplespoetrypodcast.com Episode links: Dan Webber Instagram: @imgenrefluid Twitter: @Dan_Webber_poet www.imgenrefluid.com

    S5 Ep1: Leanne Moden

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 61:02


    Series 5 Episode 1 Leanne Moden - We talk about Leanne's brand new collection 'Get Over Yourself' out on Burning Eye Books, subcultures, sexual equality, fresh perspective and much more! Poetry recital from Leanne Moden. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to peoplespoetrypodcast@hotmail.com www.peoplespoetrypodcast.com Episode links: Leanne Moden Instagram: @leanneymu Twitter: @LeanneModenPoet www.leannemoden.com

    S4 Ep4: Echoes and Edges

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 38:45


    Series 4 Episode 4 Echoes and Edges - We talk to Charlie and Jake of Echoes and Edges about the project, live improvisation, the connection between music and poetry and much more! Poetry recitals from Echoes and Edges and Sonia Burns. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to peoplespoetrypodcast@hotmail.com www.peoplespoetrypodcast.com Episode links: Echoes and Edges Instagram: @echoesandedges www.echoesandedges.co.uk

    S4 Ep3: Juliette Morton

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 45:48


    Series 4 Episode 3 Juliette Morton - We talk about Juliette's work, the many projects she's involved in, place poetry and much more! Poetry recital from Juliette Morton. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to peoplespoetrypodcast@hotmail.com www.peoplespoetrypodcast.com Episode links: Juliette Morton Instagram: @jlmmorton Twitter: @JlmMorton www.jlmmorton.com

    S4 Ep2: Demi Anter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 84:10


    Series 4 Episode 2 Demi Anter - We talk about Demi's journey into poetry and across the globe, selected poems, playing Glastonbury, writing during lockdown and more! Poetry recital from Demi Anter. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to: peoplespoetrypodcast@hotmail.com www.peoplespoetrypodcast.com Episode links: Demi Anter Instagram: @anterdemi Twitter: @DemiAnter www.demianter.com

    S4 Ep1: Maria Ferguson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 64:06


    Series 4 Episode 1 Maria Ferguson - We talk about Maria's debut poetry collection 'Alright, Girl?' as well as working class culture, form in poetry, the great British boozer and more! Poetry recital from Maria Ferguson. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to: peoplespoetrypodcast@hotmail.com www.peoplespoetrypodcast.com Episode links: Maria Ferguson Instagram: @mlferg Twitter: @kerdonk www.mariaferg.com

    S3 Ep4: Luke Wright

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2019 61:11


    Series 3 Episode 4 Luke Wright - We talk about politics in poetry, comedy and its place in poetry, truth and bravery, The Labour party and James O'Brien, the media and forming our own opinions, writing in different styles, Luke's collection 'The Toll' and his latest pamphlet 'After Engine Trouble', John Cooper Clarke and The Libertines. Two poetry recitals from Luke Wright including an exclusive live recital of 'Hungover in Town, Sunday Morning'. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to peoplespoetrypodcast@hotmail.com Episode links: Luke Wright Instagram: @lukewrightpoet Twitter: @lukewrightpoet www.lukewright.co.uk

    S3 Ep3: Pete Bearder (Pete The Temp)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2019 54:28


    Series 3 Episode 3 Pete Bearder (Pete The Temp) - We talk about slam and the carnivalesque, spoken word educators in schools, how poetry is taught in schools, poetry as a performing art, spoken word and genre theory, the politics of poetry, criticism in poetry, poetry and protest all of which derived from Pete's new book 'Stage Invasion: Poetry & The Spoken Word Renaissance'. We also talk about Pete's own poetry. Poetry recital from Pete Bearder, Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to peoplespoetrypodcast@hotmail.com Episode links: Pete Bearder (Pete The Temp) Instagram: @petethetemp Twitter: @PeteTheTemp Facebook: Pete The Temp

    S3 Ep2: Beth Calverley

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2019 45:12


    Series 3 Episode 2 Beth Calverley - We talk about The Poetry Machine, poetry as a force for good and promoting wellness, the magic of typewriters, MILK poetry, instant poetry and The Prince's Trust. Poetry recital from Beth Calverley. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to peoplespoetrypodcast@hotmail.com Episode links: Beth Calverley Instagram: @poetrymachine Twitter: @BethCalverley Facebook: Poetry Machine www.thepoetrymachine.live

    S3 Ep1: Jamie Thrasivoulou

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2019 60:20


    Series 3 Episode 1 Jamie Thrasivoulou - We talk about Jamie's debut collection 'Our Man', poetry in education, masculinity, poetry and football, class, pub culture and Derby dialect. Poetry recital from Jamie Thrasivoulou. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to peoplespoetrypodcast@hotmail.com Episode links: Jamie Thrasivoulou Instagram: @thrasivouloujamie Twitter: @JMThras

    S2 Ep6: People's Chosen Poetry - Philip Larkin - Sunny Prestatyn

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2019 12:43


    Series 1 Episode 5 - People's Chosen Poetry - Philip Larkin - Sunny Prestatyn Dan shares his memories of hearing Sunny Prestatyn by Philip Larkin at school for the first time. People's Chosen Poetry is a bonus episode each series in which someone not necessarily affiliated with poetry chooses and discusses a poem that means something to them.

    S2 Ep5: Neil Laurenson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2019 35:15


    Series 2 Episode 5 Neil Laurenson - We talk about ambiguity in poetry, enjoying poetry for its sound, using the everyday as a muse for subject matter, the road to being published, comedy and its place in poetry and poetry in the modern world. Poetry recital from Neil Laurenson. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to peoplespoetrypodcast@hotmail.com Episode links: Neil Laurenson Twitter: @NeilLaurenson Facebook: Neil Laurenson

    S2 Ep4: Bobby Parker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2019 61:02


    Series 2 Episode 4 Bobby Parker - We talk about confessional poetry, dealing with difficult subjects within poetry, nostalgia, Bobby's collections 'Blue Movie' and 'Working Class Voodoo', addiction, class and becoming a parent. Poetry recital from Amber Nicole Smith. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to peoplespoetrypodcast@hotmail.com Episode links: Bobby Parker Instagram: @bobzparker Twitter: @bobzparker Amber Nicole Smith Instagram: @amberrosetheron

    S2 Ep3: Imogen Stirling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2019 30:56


    Series 2 Episode 3 Imogen Stirling - We talk about Imogen's solo show Hypocrisy, touring as a solo artist, Western privilege, retaining perspective, the state of the UK media, racism in modern society and hipsters. Poetry recital from Imogen Stirling. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to peoplespoetrypodcast@hotmail.com Episode links: Imogen Stirling Instagram: @imogenstirlingpoetry Twitter: @imogen_stirling Facebook: Imogen Stirling Poetry

    S2 Ep2: Bassie Gracie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2019 30:16


    Series 2 Episode 2 Bassie Gracie - We talk about embracing modernism in poetry, performance and page poetry, Glastonbury and the rise of poetry in the UK. Poetry recital from Bassie Gracie. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to peoplespoetrypodcast@hotmail.com Episode links: Bassie Gracie Instagram: @bassiegracie Facebook: Bassie Gracie

    S2 Ep1: Tommy Sissons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2019 46:01


    Series 2 Episode 1 Tommy Sissons - We talk about class, masculinity, community, patriotism, self education and its importance and Tommy's debut collection 'Goodnight Son'. Poetry recital from Tommy Sissons. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: people_poetry Facebok: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to peoplespoetrypodcast@hotmail.com Episode links: Tommy Sissons Instagram: @tommy_sissons Twitter: @TommySissons

    S1 Ep5: People's Chosen Poetry - Simon Armitage - Kid

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2019 7:13


    Series 1 Episode 5 - People's Chosen Poetry - Simon Armitage - Kid. Jimmy kicks off the first of People's Chosen Poetry by talking about a poem that stayed with him and ignited his poetry flame - Simon Armitage's 'Kid'. People's Chosen Poetry is a bonus episode each series in which someone not necessarily affiliated with poetry chooses and discusses a poem that means something to them.

    S1 Ep4: Jess Green

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2019 45:50


    Series 1 Episode 4 Jess Green - We talk about Jess' latest collection 'A Self-Help Guide to being in love with Jeremy Corbyn', touring her show, modern politics, education, the loss of nuance, the writing process and the power of poetry. Poetry recital from Jess Green. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: people_poetry Submissions/ letters to peoplespoetrypodcast@hotmail.com Episode links: Jess Green www.jessgreenpoet.com Instagram: @jessgreenpoet Twitter: @jessgreenpoet

    S1 Ep3: Ravelle Sadé

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2019 22:30


    Series 1 Episode 3 Ravelle Sadé - We talk about Ravelle's work following her headline slot at Chapter & Verse Nottingham, mental health, the creative process combating mental health and the power of poetry. Poetry recital from Ravelle herself. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: people_poetry Submissions/ letters to peoplespoetrypodcast@hotmail.com Episode links: Ravelle Sadé Instagram: @rs_poeticperception Facebook: Ravelle-Sadé PoeticPerception

    S1 Ep2: Rachel Lewis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2019 30:09


    Series 1 Episode 2 Rachel Lewis - We talk about Rachel's debut pamphlet 'Three Degrees of Separation', mental health, the writing process and the power of poetry. Poetry recital from Alex Asher. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: people_poetry Submissions/ letters to peoplespoetrypodcast@hotmail.com Episode links: Rachel Lewis wordsmith.co.uk/shop/three-degrees-of-separation-poetry-by-racel-lewis Instagram: @imperfectly_poeted Alex Asher Twitter: @AlexAsherPoetry Instagram: @Alex_ashers_poetry

    S1 Ep1: Tony Walsh

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2019 29:58


    Series 1 Episode 1 Tony Walsh - We talk about Tony's collection 'Sex & Love & Rock&Roll', celebrating the ordinary, the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing and the power of poetry. Poetry recital from Bassie Gracie. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: people_poetry Submissions/ letters to peoplespoetrypodcast@hotmail.com Episode links: Tony Walsh www.longfella.co.uk Instagram: @tonywalshpoet Twitter: @LongfellaPoet Bassie Gracie Facebook: Bassie Gracie Instagram: bassiegracie

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