Hosted by Tom Ward · EN-US · 28 episodes
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A podcast for the poet in all of us. In each episode, hosts Tom Ward and Paul Natale read and write poetry to each other just to see what happens, often with a special guest to play along.
Tom Ward hosts Two Friends Two Poems, a arts show with 28 episodes published.
Today we hear poems by Margaret Atwood and Farugh Farrokhzad, the rebel poet of Iran. Tom and Paul then share some first drafts of their own. Support the show Music by Wes Cunningham. Read more of Tom’s poetry and other
Hi. Today we bring you the rest of our conversation about the poetry of Joy Harjo as Paul reads “How to Write a Poem in a Time of War.” Tom reads “Confession” by Louise Gluck, before sharing is own little diddy called “I
We’re back! After a little break, we’re excited to bring you our first episode of season 2. Paul reads “She Had Some Horses” by Joy Harjo, Tom reads “The Wish Poem” by Louise Gluck, as well his latest called “Ululations.
Today’s episode is part 2 of our fantastic conversation with Atlanta actor, director, and writer Tom Key. We discuss what makes a poem a poem, if and how grief can feel good, and read our own humble offerings. Support th
It’s a special three-friend episode! We’re joined by Atlanta actor, writer, director Tom Key. He reads a poem by Emily Dickinson, then Tom and Paul read theirs by Gwendolyn Brooks and Margaret Atwood. Be sure to subscrib
It’s our first episode of 2025! Today Paul reads a poem by Georgia poet Stephanie Niu and Tom shares some prose poetry by Howie Good, then they read their own stuff too. Support the show Music by Wes Cunningham. Read mor
In today’s episode Tom and Paul return to Anne Sexton to popcorn read her take on the Brothers Grimm fairytale “Godfather Death.” Then Tom reads a new poem by Paul called “I Have a Glock” and Paul reads Tom’s new one “La
Today is another three-friend episode! Tom and Paul are joined by Atlanta artist Paige Adair to dive into the poetry of Anne Sexton and Sylvia Plath. Content warning: Description of self-harm Check out Paige Adair’s work
Today Paul reads works by Percey Shelley (again) and Joyce Kilmer before sharing his own poem about why there’s grass. Tom reads a poem he forgot writing. England in 1819 Trees Support the show Music by Wes Cunningham. R
Today Paul reads Ozymandias by Shelley, Tom reads a speech from King John by Shakespeare, as well as his own poem ‘cringe’. It’s the day after the election and reading poems helped, for what it’s worth. SPOILERS FOR ALIE
Today we have part two of our fantastic conversation with Nellsyn Hill. Three friends! Nellsyn reads The Song of Amergin and Tom reads a poem by Imam Khalifah Marcellus Williams. Check out Into the Mythic podcast Read mo
It’s another three friends episode! We’re joined by guest Nellsyn Hill who shares a favorite poem by Pablo Neruda. Paul reads a poem by Heather McHugh that inspires a discussion about words often deemed naughty. Listen w
This is part 2 of our fantastic conversation with Nederland Colorado poet Burt Rashbaum. Burt reads one of his poems that has been on his mind lately, Tom and Paul sheepisly turn in their homework assignments, and Burt r
This is part 2 of our fantastic conversation with Nederland Colorado poet Burt Rashbaum. Burt reads one of his poems that has been on his mind lately, Tom and Paul sheepisly turn in their homework assignments, and Burt r
Today we are thrilled to welcome Colorado poet Burt Rashbaum. Burt has been writing for most of his life and we have a fantastic conversation about what inspired his collection of poetry entitled Of the Carousel. Burt sh
Today we're joined once again by actor/writer Paden Fallis who shares a poem two ways by poet Christopher Ketcham, Paul shares poems by Anne Carson, and Tom reads one his own called ‘Dancing with Helene.’ Support the sho
Another three friends episode! Today we’re joined again by Mark Smith who reads poetry by JRR Tolkien and discusses how the podcast has affected his life. Tom reads “The Talker” by Georgia Poet Laureate Chelsea Rathburn,
In a special three friends episode, Foster Wilson joins the show to discuss her collection of poetry Afternoon Abundance: Poetry for Wild Souls. She lets Tom and Paul each read a favorite before sharing a poem by Kate Ba
In today’s episode Tom dives into another Shakespeare sonnet (30) and Paul reads a poem by Colorado poet Julie Carr. Paul reads his poem “The Theory of Every” and Tom gets greedy with two of his own: “Silent Subway Bit”
Today Tom reads some verse from one of the greats, Samuel Beckett. Then, Paul shares a poem by Brian Bilston (America is a Gun) before wrapping things up with new poems by Tom and Paul. Support the show Music by Wes Cunn
Margaret Atwood
Author
1 appearance on this show
Joy Harjo
Poet Laureate of the United States · Mvskoke (Creek) Nation
2 appearances on this show
Tom Ward
stand-up comedian · Sky Blues Extra
1 appearance on this show
Mark Smith
author of A Better Choice: The Manager’s Guide to Skills-First Hiring · Australian Rail Industry Standards Organisation
1 appearance on this show
Foster Wilson
1 appearance on this show
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