Poetry as F*ck

Four poems inspired by the theme "E•mo•tion by Carly Rae Jepsen" For more details and credits please visit: https://wp.me/p6LySm-9c

A selection of poems inspired by the theme 'These Pyramids', with reference to the pyramids off the M8 by Bathgate. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyramids_(Bathgate) https://motorwayservicesonline.co.uk/ https://www.poetryasfuck.wordpress.com

A series of words and noises emitted by Rebecca Green. https://esbattre.wordpress.com/rebecca-green/

A selection of poems inspired by the theme 'It's Tuesday Night'. cw/ sexual content, pornography For contributor info, please visit: http://poetryasfuck.wordpress.com

Featuring poems from 'Blackish' - Burning Eye Books 2019 - by Tyrone Lewis. https://tyronelewis22.com/ https://burningeyebooks.wordpress.com/2019/07/02/new-title-blackish-by-tyrone-lewis/ https://www.processproductions.net/

A series of spoken word pieces about Hump Day. CREDITS: Written by Christina Neuwirth, Rachel Plummer, Ryan Vance, Alice Tarbuck, Andrew Blair & Ross McCleary Performed by Christina Neuwirth, Rachel Plummer, Ryan Vance, Alice Tarbuck, The Hump Uncle The Broadcaster: David Murphy The Mathematician: Ian Thomson The Hump Day Host: Andrew Blair Eldritch Noises: Ross McCleary With thanks to Dave Coates, Rachel Rankin, Pete DeGraft-Johnson and Beth Cochrane. Features a sample: 'Radio Static' by user GowlerMusic from https://freesound.org

A selection of poems inspired by the theme 'The Nightshift at McDonalds'. For contributor info, please visit: https://poetryasfuck.wordpress.com/2019/05/27/lies-dreaming-19-a-piano-falling

Poetry, live from Sean Wai Keung's kitchen. https://www.seanwaikeung.com/ https://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/event/poetry-afs-conspiracy-theories/ https://www.patreon.com/poetryasfuck

Inspired by the book and TV series 'The Animals of Farthing Wood', Rachel Plummer's four poems present a bleakly hilarious and strangely moving dystopian nightmare. Music by DanDanDan

A selection of poems inspired by the theme 'The Nightshift at McDonalds'. For contributor info, please visit: https://wp.me/p6LySm-5O Contains a sample from Looperman.com 'When I Get to Hope Street' by Emphasis on Flow

A selection of poems inspired by the theme 'Tell Me Something I Don't Know'. For contributor info, please visit: https://wp.me/p6LySm-5D

All words by Janette Ayachi Contains samples from looperman.com Folk Acoustic Guitar One and Two by Tumbleweed Contains the following poems: Fire in Rio Hedonism with an Ice-Cream Shot Hell and The Flood Mount Vesuvius in Eruption Ode to the Hangman Peak-time Predictions Siphon Something to Blacken the Paper Spent Summers The Girl and Gerhard Richter http://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poetry/poets/janette-ayachi

A short story written and performed by Ryan Vance. www.ryanvance.co.uk Previously published in F(r)iction #10.

A selection of poems inspired by the theme 'Supermarket Sweep'. For more information about the contributing poets, please visit our blog: https://liesdreamingpodcast.wordpress.com/2018/08/29/lies-dreaming-16-supermarket-sweep/

In a depressingly topical scenario, we talk to poet and novelist Claire Askew about the poems she'd take with her to her Cumbrian apocalypse cottage. A further reading list can be found here: https://eptiyhtbtiswfappotwlhoryqltbafcp.tumblr.com/post/174785014063/12-claire-askew-further-reading

Spoken word pieces by Harry Giles, set to an ambient backdrop as part of the Lies, Dreaming: Headset series. Lies, Dreaming is part of the Poetry as Fuck podcast. You can find our more about Harry by visiting their website: https://harrygiles.org/

Spoken word pieces by Harry Giles, set to an ambient backdrop as part of the Lies, Dreaming: Headset series. Lies, Dreaming is part of the Poetry as Fuck podcast. You can find our more about Harry by visiting their website: https://harrygiles.org/

A podcast of poems inspired by the theme 'Neighbours'. For a list of contributors, please visit our blog: https://liesdreamingpodcast.wordpress.com/2018/05/10/lies-dreaming-15-neighbours/

Spoken word pieces by Katharine Macfarlane, set to an ambient backdrop as part of the Lies, Dreaming: Headset series. Lies, Dreaming is part of the Poetry as Fuck podcast. By day Katharine Macfarlane is a librarian, sharing stories and songs with children of all ages. At night she reads poems to grown ups. Her poetry is rooted in the landscape and history of the west of Scotland and draws inspiration from traditional Scottish stories and songs alongside myths and legends from the wider Celtic and Norse world. A regular performer at spoken word events across west and central Scotland her work has been broadcast on BBC Radio nan Gàidheal and The Grind on Castle FM and has appeared in The Grind Journal and the Write Angle and [untitled] magazine. She is currently the Harpies, Fechters and Quines Slam Champion. The poems that appear in this podcast are: Belonging Changeling One for sorrow Listen You can find out more about Katharine at the following links: https://en-gb.facebook.com/homewords/ You can find out more about Lies, Dreaming and Poetry as Fuck at the following links: twitter.com/lies_dreaming twitter.com/poetryasfuck liesdreamingpodcast.wordpress.com poetryasf-ck.tumblr.com All words and the speaking of them by Katharine Macfarlane All sounds that technically qualify as music by Andrew Blair. Contains samples of 'sea-shores-drums' by alyama123 from looperman.com and 'Gentle Waves' by amholma from freesound.org

Umbrella Man by Colin Bramwell Bohori by Yang Mu, translated by Wenchi Li and Colin Bramwell, from Yang Mu, Hawk of the Mind: Collected Poems, edited by Michelle Yeh, and available from Columbia University Press in Spring 2018. 'I Think It's Gonna Rain Today' by Randy Newman. All other poems, texts and translations by Colin Bramwell. Piano and other music also by Colin Bramwell, sound design and mastering from Rob MacNeacail. With special thanks to John Osborne and Eva Rodriguez Paredes.

A podcast of poems inspired by the theme 'HORSES'. For a list of contributors, please visit our blog: https://liesdreamingpodcast.wordpress.com/2018/02/14/lies-dreaming-14-horses/

A selection of poems from Leyla Josephine's show/pamphlet 'Hopeless'. For more information please visit http://leylajosephine.co.uk/hopeless/ Words: Leyla Josephine Noises that aren't words: Andrew Blair Contains samples of HBSamples' HBS EDM Supersaw G 128BPM and WeazelBeats' Old Vinyl Big Room Kicks

The Admin Section spins off for this short look back at 2017/look forward to 2018.

A spoken word piece by Calum Rodger, set to an ambient backdrop as part of the Lies, Dreaming: Headset series. Lies, Dreaming is part of the Poetry as Fuck podcast. You can find out more about Calum at the following links: http://www.calumrodger.co.uk/ https://twitter.com/weecalrobot Words and talking: Calum Rodger Background noises: Andrew Blair. Contains samples from looperman.com 'Retro Trumpety Funk' by CamTheClear 'Sound of the Horn' by justyce22

A podcast of poems inspired by the theme 'Release the Kraken!' For a list of contributors, please visit our blog: https://wp.me/p6LySm-4C

In a fun-filled hour of heartbreak and death, we talk to two of the Loud Poets collective about the poems they'd take with them to meet their ultimate fate. To get a full reading list, please go to https://eptiyhtbtiswfappotwlhoryqltbafcp.tumblr.com/post/167016746586/11-doug-garry-kevin-mclean-further-reading Background music contains samples from www.looperman.com Is this from somewhere drums Piano Memories 1 & 2 Bass melodica drone

A series of spoken word pieces by Stefan Mohamed, set to an ambient backdrop as part of the Lies, Dreaming: Headset series. Lies, Dreaming is part of the Poetry as Fuck podcast. You can find out more about Stef at the following links: twitter.com/stefmowords stefmo.co.uk/wp/ You can find out more about Lies, Dreaming and Poetry as Fuck at the following links: twitter.com/lies_dreaming twitter.com/poetryasfuck liesdreamingpodcast.wordpress.com poetryasf-ck.tumblr.com

We meet up with two of the three poets behind Boomerang Club in London, and ask them what poems they would take if imprisoned indefinitely(in Jake's case because he's killed the Queen). A reading list for this podcast can be found here: eptiyhtbtiswfappotwlhoryqltbafcp.tumblr.com/

This podcast contains poems inspired by the theme of 'Postcards from the Future'. For a full list of contributors, please visit http://wp.me/p6LySm-44

We meet up with the four poets behind the show 'A Matter of Time', and ask them what they'd do if they were trapped on the Edinburgh - Glasgow Megabus forever. A reading list for this podcast can be found here: https://eptiyhtbtiswfappotwlhoryqltbafcp.tumblr.com/ cw: death, suicide.

With Kirsty Nicolson, Ben Fagan, and Jemima Foxtrot. Poets Against Humanity returns for its last regular show, recorded live at the Banshee Labyrinth on Monday 14th August. Also featuring guest performances by Leyla Josephine, Deborah Martin and Ross McCleary.

You may have noticed that we didn't put out as many podcasts as usual over the last few months. This podcast offers an explanation, and advice on how to take time off from poetry. With guest contributions from Harry Giles and Rachel McCrum.

This podcast contains poems and short stories inspired by the theme 'Treasure'. For a full list of contributors, please check out our blog: https://liesdreamingpodcast.wordpress.com/2017/07/19/11-treasure/

With Katherine McMahon, Dave MacPherson, and Rachel Plummer. Poets Against Humanity returns! This time, thanks to recording issues, it comes to you from a glitch in the Matrix. We apologise for the sound quality while also reserving the right to insist it's cool to make you think about the nature of reality/unreality and what universe this podcast takes place in. Recorded live at the Banshee Labyrinth on June 28th.

With Beth Cochrane, Esmond Sage, Jess Smith and 'Captain of the Rant' Paul Case. Recorded live at the Banshee Labyrinth on Wednesday 26th April. Round 1 has been edited out of this podcast.

"Eight Poems That, If You Had To Be Trapped In Some Way For a Prolonged Period Of Time With Little Hope of Rescue, You'd Quite Like To Bring Along For Coping Purposes" is a podcast that asks poets, writers and performers what poems they'd like to have with them if they were trapped in an unspecified location for an indefinite amount of time. This month we got Catherine Wilson to talk to us about the murder of prominent literary figures and being trapped in a Prague roundabout for eternity. Further reading for this podcast can be found here: https://eptiyhtbtiswfappotwlhoryqltbafcp.tumblr.com/post/159071157773/7-catherine-wilson-further-reading

This podcast contains poems and short stories inspired by the theme 'Robots'. For a full list of contributors, please check out our blog: https://liesdreamingpodcast.wordpress.com/2017/03/31/lies-dreaming-9-robots/

"Eight Poems That, If You Had To Be Trapped In Some Way For a Prolonged Period Of Time With Little Hope of Rescue, You'd Quite Like To Bring Along For Coping Purposes" is a podcast that asks poets, writers and performers what poems they'd like to have with them if they were trapped in an unspecified location for an indefinite amount of time. This month we got Dave Coates to talk a lot about poetry, which is ace because he's really good at it. Further reading for this podcast can be found here: http://eptiyhtbtiswfappotwlhoryqltbafcp.tumblr.com/post/157859387581/6-dave-coates-further-reading

"Eight Poems That, If You Had To Be Trapped In Some Way For a Prolonged Period Of Time With Little Hope of Rescue, You'd Quite Like To Bring Along For Coping Purposes" is a podcast that asks poets, writers and performers what poems they'd like to have with them if they were trapped in an unspecified location for an indefinite amount of time. This month we go to Colin McGuire's flat and inspect his copious bookshelves. Further reading for this podcast can be found here: http://eptiyhtbtiswfappotwlhoryqltbafcp.tumblr.com/post/156667685539/5-colin-mcguire-further-reading

This podcast contains poems and short stories inspired by the theme 'There is no Theme'. For a full list of contributors, please check out our blog: https://liesdreamingpodcast.wordpress.com/2017/01/28/lies-dreaming-8-there-is-no-theme/

"Eight Poems That, If You Had To Be Trapped In Some Way For a Prolonged Period Of Time With Little Hope of Rescue, You'd Quite Like To Bring Along For Coping Purposes" is a podcast that asks poets, writers and performers what poems they'd like to have with them if they were trapped in an unspecified location for an indefinite amount of time. This month Paula Varjack talks to us in a cafe in Edinburgh during her 'Letters I Never Sent To You' book tour. Further reading for this podcast can be found here: http://eptiyhtbtiswfappotwlhoryqltbafcp.tumblr.com/post/155248813194/4-paula-varjack-further-reading

With Suky Goodfellow, Freddie Alexander, and Iona Lee. It's Christmas, and our coping mechanisms have been given a festive makeover. Also featuring Catherine Wilson and Doug Garry. Recorded live on the 4th December 2016. Poets Against Humanity is a not-for-profit Creative Commons remix of 'Cards Against Humanity'.

"Eight Poems That, If You Had To Be Trapped In Some Way For a Prolonged Period Of Time With Little Hope of Rescue, You'd Quite Like To Bring Along For Coping Purposes" is a podcast that asks poets, writers and performers what poems they'd like to have with them if they were trapped in an unspecified location for an indefinite amount of time. This month Hannah Chutzpah pops into a cafe in Edinburgh during her 'Confidence Tricks' tour and talks about the poems she picked on various train journeys. For a further reading list, please go here: eptiyhtbtiswfappotwlhoryqltbafcp.tumblr.com

This podcast contains poems and short stories inspired by the theme 'The Language of Business'. For a full list of contributors, please check out our blog: https://liesdreamingpodcast.wordpress.com/2016/11/30/lies-dreaming-7-the-language-of-business/

"Eight Poems That, If You Had To Be Trapped In Some Way For a Prolonged Period Of Time With Little Hope of Rescue, You'd Quite Like To Bring Along For Coping Purposes" is a new podcast that asks poets, writers and performers what poems they'd like to have with them if they were trapped in an unspecified location for an indefinite amount of time. This month Scottish Slam Champion Iona Lee takes us on a poetic journey from waterfowl to Woodstock. For a further reading list, please go here: http://eptiyhtbtiswfappotwlhoryqltbafcp.tumblr.com/post/152597139420/podcast-2-further-reading

With Rebecca Green, Lloyd Robinson, Rachel Rankin and Harry Giles. Now that the Fringe is over and we don't have to pretend to like all the poets from England anymore, Poets Against Humanity returns from its August venue (downstairs on the left in the Banshee Labyrinth) to its true home (downstairs on the right in the Banshee Labyrinth). Recorded live on the 24th October 2016. Apologies for the sound quality. Poets Against Humanity is a not-for-profit Creative Commons remix of 'Cards Against Humanity'.

"Eight Poems That, If You Had To Be Trapped In Some Way For a Prolonged Period Of Time With Little Hope of Rescue, You'd Quite Like To Bring Along For Coping Purposes" is a new podcast that asks poets, writers and performers what poems they'd like to have with them if they were trapped in an unspecified location for an indefinite amount of time. This month, KRK founder and Inky Fingers organiser Freddie Alexander takes on an alimentary journey. For a further reading list, please go here: http://eptiyhtbtiswfappotwlhoryqltbafcp.tumblr.com/post/151284955383/podcast-1-further-reading

This podcast contains poems and short stories inspired by the theme 'Iceland'. For a full list of contributors, please check out our blog: http://wp.me/p6LySm-2M

With Tina Sederholm, Doug Garry, and Sara Hirsch. Poets Against Humanity returns with another attempt to desecrate the noble and deservedly unpopular art of poetry and spoken word, but this time with poets who don't live in Edinburgh. Recorded live at the Banshee Labyrinth on Monday 15th of August, 2016. Featuring Ross McCleary and a suggestion of Ellen Renton.

This podcast contains poems and short stories inspired by the theme 'Do You Want Fries With That?' For a full list of contributors, please check out our blog: http://wp.me/p6LySm-2D

With Matt McDonald, Theresa Muñoz and Max Scratchman. Poets Against Humanity returns with another attempt to desecrate the noble and deservedly unpopular art of poetry and spoken word. Recorded live at the Hidden Door festival on Tuesday 31st of May. Apologies for the sound quality. Featuring Marianne MacRae and Kirsty Nicolson. Poets Against Humanity is a Creative Commons remix of Cards Against Humanity. http://hiddendoorblog.org/