Poetry off the Page Podcast

In the “Poetry Off the Page” podcast, scholars talk about exciting developments in British and Irish poetry performance. This podcast is part of the project “Poetry Off the Page: Literary History and the Spoken Word, 1965-2020” based at the University of Vienna, Austria. Each episode is hosted by a different member of the team who will introduce a particular aspect of spoken word poetry in the UK and/or Ireland.To learn more about the project, our partners, and to find the episode transcripts, visit www.poetryoffthepage.net. You can also follow us on Twitter / X: @PoetryOff_PageInstagram @Poetry_offthe_Pageor like us on Facebook (‘Poetry Off the Page’)!

Poetry off the Page Podcast is a arts podcast hosted by Poetry Off the Page, with 5 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode 4: Dub Poetry and the Power of Bass

  Jun 12, 202527 minS0

  <p>In this episode, postdoctoral researcher Rachel Bolle explores the role of the bass in dub poetry. She discusses the works of Linton Kwesi Johnson and the politics of bass culture. The episode incorporates interviews with Linton Kwesi Johnson and Oku Onura by Bartosz Wójcik, Caspar Melville, and Paul Gilroy.</p> <p>This episode was written and produced by Rachel Bolle and edited by Marie Krebs of Poetry Off the Page.</p> <p>Linton Kwesi Johnson’s poem Bass Culture can be listened to on YouTube:</p> <p>Linton Kwesi Johnson. “Bass Culture.” YouTube, 2018, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spBPM...

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  Episode 3: Poetry Performance MCs

  Dec 3, 202427 minS0

  <p>In this episode, researcher Helen Thomas explores the role of MCs (masters of ceremonies) at a selection of poetry performance events in the UK from the 1980s to the present day.</p> <p>This episode was written and produced by Helen Thomas and edited by Marie Krebs of Poetry Off the Page.</p> <p>The interviews are archived on the University of Vienna’s platform PHAIDRA and can be accessed publicly here.</p> <p>The performance and poetry extracts in the episode are taken from:</p> An Apples and Snakes recording of the event Jawdance in January 2014, MC Joelle Ta...

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  Episode 2: Spoken Word Poetry at Ireland’s Lingo Festival

  Feb 22, 202427 minS0

  <p>In this episode, PhD researcher Claire Palzer explores poetry performances at contemporary festivals, focusing on Lingo, Ireland’s spoken word festival (2014-2016). Claire talks about Lingo’s lasting impact and how the festival shaped the poetry that was performed there. The episode incorporates extracts from the poets/performers Kalle Ryan, Felicia Olusanya (aka Felispeaks), Aindrais de Staic, Karl Parkinson and Colin Hassard, as well as excerpts from interviews with Kalle Ryan, Mel Bradley, Abby Oliveira, and Phil Lynch, conducted by the host.</p> <p>This episode was written and produced by Claire Palzer and edited by Marie Krebs of Poet...

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  Episode 1: Spoken Word Theatre: Poetry in the Cross-Art Laboratory

  Feb 15, 202430 minS0

  <p>In this episode, PhD researcher Shefali Banerji explores the various artforms that poets incorporate in their long form spoken word shows. Shefali particularly focuses on the oral and aural artistic innovations that feature in these shows, which are also called spoken word plays. The episode incorporates poem extracts from Jasmine Gardosi, Malaika Kegode, Hannah Silva and Roger Robinson, as well as excerpts from interviews with Jasmine Gardosi and Roger Robinson conducted by the host.</p> <p>This episode was written and produced by Shefali Banerji and edited by Marie Krebs of Poetry Off the Page. </p> <p>The interviews...

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  PoP Podcast Trailer

  Feb 1, 20244 minS0

  <p>This is the podcast trailer for Poetry Off the Page; written, produced, and edited by Marie Krebs. The podcast is part of the project “Poetry Off the Page: Literary History and the Spoken Word, 1965-2020” based at the University of Vienna, Austria. Each episode is hosted by a different member of the team who will introduce a particular aspect of spoken word poetry in the UK and/or Ireland. The first episode will go live on 15 February 2024. </p> <p>The extract is taken from a recording by Apples & Snakes featuring Benjamin Zephaniah performing 'Dis Poetry' at CGCC on 27 October 1989. </p> <...

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