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Welcome to Poetic Plonk, an offbeat and unconventional episodic podcast that uncorks the world of creative expression. Join me as I explore a different poem, heartfelt letter or short story in each episode—from classic and contemporary works to some of my own creations now and then. Whether you're a beginner like me or a well-versed literary enthusiast, Poetic Plonk is the podcast for discovering, exploring, and celebrating all forms of literature. For more, head over to TikTok: poeticplonk
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On this episode, we delve into the imperialist world of Rudyard Kipling. Despite Kiplings admiration of colonialism, his penmanship can't be questioned, after all he did publish "The Jungle Book". Join us on this episode
On this episode, I explore an existential crisis we're all experiencing everyday. Annie Dillard, the lyrical genius and essayist, outlines just where humanity as been and even where we could be going. Join us on this epi
Send us a textEpisode eight revolves all around a herb that is used and lauded in everyday cooking, a herb that some love and some hate. Coriander (cilantro across the pond). I explore the origin story of coriander and h
Send us a textOn episode seven, Paul Kalanithi shines light into the dark of living life with cancer, after being diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer. A heartfelt essay written months before Pauls death draws on short
Send us a textOn episode six, we explore something completely new. An opinion piece from the New York Times that centres around anxiety. I discuss how anxiety manifests itself in my life and explore the various ways that
Send us a textEpisode five explores a naturalistic poem devoted to Cape Cod. Mary Oliver highlights the sights to behold through her use of imagery and imaginative language. Olivers poem "Tides" centres around the waters
Send us a textEpisode four delves into the relationship between love & loss. Through Richard Feynman's letter to his deceased wife, it's clear to see how both play a pivotal role in our lives. Feynman's letter is heartfe
Send us a textEpisode three explores the song "A Case of You" written by the legendary Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. The song delves into the emotions that are tied to loving someone that you know deep inside
Send us a textEpisode two explores a letter written by one close friend to another in a time of struggle. Sol LeWitt puts pen to paper to emphasise his belief in his close friend and artist Eva Hesse. Sol harnesses his o
Send us a textSeason two kicks off with Naomi Shihab Nye and her poem "Kindness". This episode explores the impact kindness has on our everyday lives. Naomi's poem also explores the stages we go through to recognise the
Send us a textA short interlude between season one and season two. This episode features three poetry readings; three of my favourite poems from season one. Turn on the podcast notifications and go give us a follow over
Send us a textOn this episode we explore the concept of "Past Lives" and how love affects that. William Butler Yeats' poem explores a vision that a man has of a woman he thinks he may have known in a past life. But his v
Send us a textOn the penultimate episode of the first season we explore the theme of death. Dylan Thomas' poem "Do not go gentle into that good night" discusses different perspectives of escaping death. Why should we emb
Send us a textEpisode eighteen explores one of the most renowned poets in the postwar era, Sylvia Plath. Plath's intensely autobiographical poems reflect her troubled relationships and inner self conflict. The poem "The
Send us a textOn this episode we explore the life and poetry of Shakespeare. Shakespeare's legacy will live on for what seems like the rest of time, and his impact on literature and culture is global. But what were Shake
Send us a textOn this episode we explore Walt Whitman's poem "O Captain! My Captain!" alongside it's role in the film Dead Poets Society. Whitman dedicates this poem to the former President Abraham Lincoln, which unravel
Send us a textEpisode fifteen explores a torchbearer Eavan Boland and her impact on the Irish female literature community. Boland single-handedly created the downfall to the Patriarchy that seeked to rule and define Iris
Send us a textOn this episode we explore "True Love", more specifically John Clare and his poem "True Love Lives in Absence". Whilst Clare's own story is far from happy, his poem emphasises the power absence plays in our
Send us a textEpisode 13 highlights acceptance. Laura Gilpin's tear-jerking poem "Two-Headed Calf" contrasts the last night of a two-headed calf's life and the joy and sadness that comes with it. Gilpin's poem guarantees
Send us a textEpisode twelve sheds light on the romantic poet Felicia Hemans. Hemans' poem "Casabianca" explores the topic of the unwavering loyalty of a young boy to his father and their cause. We also explore the impac
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