Poetry Says
Alice AllanAustralian poetry up late.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 300 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Category | Arts | ||||
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Paradise Lost: Books VII-XII.
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Paradise Lost by John Milton
Open Yale Courses ENGL 220: Milton with Professor John Rogers
Justin Clemens
George Mouratidis
Men and their Boring Arguments by Wendy Cope
Elijah Blumov
An excerp... more
Paradise Lost: Books I-VI.
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Paradise Lost by John Milton
Ep 234. Not reading My Life
Open Yale Courses ENGL 220: Milton
Justin Clemens
Ep 265. The Internet is for poems
Northrop Frye
SLEERICKETS secret show Ep. 108 How Are ... more
People like poems about bees.
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Interviews with Kent McCarter (Cordite), Jess Wilkinson (Rabbit), Kate Middleton (Island), Toby Fitch (Overland), Terri-ann White (Upswell), and Sarah Holland-Batt (the laureateship)
Trello
David All... more
Against the myth of the garret.
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Love Streams (1984)
A Plague of Poets by C. D. Wright
Ep 294. The American Ecstatic
Christian Wiman
SLEERICKETS Ep 180: AMA 2025
The legendary La Mama Theatre
My Tongue Is My Own by Ann-Mari... more
Your favourite poet’s favourite poet.
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Francis Webb
Francis Webb Collected Poems edited and introduced by Toby Davidson
More resources on the Webb centenary: more publications and live readings to come!
Judith Wright
Les Murra... more
“I knew how I worked myself up into my own visions.”
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SLEERICKETS Ep 177: Alice & Elijah vs. the Abyss
praise song by Nate Marshall (link to Marshall’s reading at the top)
Crossing Brooklyn Ferry by Walt Whitman
Anaphora
Despit... more
Is the cake a metaphor?
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Ep 257. on love songs
Ep 219. on The Mountain Goats
Mother, Brother, Lover by Jarvis Cocker
The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version)
The Beatles: Get Back
Made of Cocaine
Vauxhall and I ... more
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- Sweet, Sensitive, Brilliant.
Alice has a staggering number of gifts: she is a compelling storyteller, an astute analyst, a compassionate interviewer, an immersive documentarian. More than this though, she possesses the unique gift of being Alice: one of the kindest and most charming people you will ever get to know through the media of your headphones or car stereo. If you want a first class companion through the Australian bush of poetry, you cannot possibly do any better than Poetry Says.
Apple Podcasts5darklingfaun
United States3 years ago - Have a Captain Cook
Alice Allan is by far the most genuinely kind podcast host I have heard. She also happens to have one of the only poetry podcasts worth listening to every week. You’ll love both her excellent, in-depth interviews and her more personal, experimental, musing episodes.
Apple Podcasts5Ethan McGuire CollinsUnited States3 years ago - Cheeky mellow fun
If there existed such a genre as ASMR poetry criticism, Alice Allan would be its reigning queen. Poetry Says is soothing, stimulating, and an all-around pleasure to listen to.
Apple Podcasts5SLRCKTSUnited States5 years ago - Melbournite
Love it. It is just beautifully done. So elequent & thoughtful. Thank you so much for giving us this. Keep up the great work.
Apple Podcasts5JoanMCT
Australia7 years ago - Wonderful
I highly recommend Alice's wonderful world of poetry. She opens a welcoming door to all!!
Apple Podcasts5BrooklynpoetAustralia9 years ago - Lovely, personal, enlightening
The way Alice tackles poem readings is so interesting and her style is really personal and not academic or dry at all. The interviews she has are really interesting, it's fascinating hearing poets talk about the poems they love! Would recommend to anyone even if (like me) they're not a "poetry person".
Apple Podcasts5mechamothAustralia10 years ago - Love it - a refreshing take on poetry
Alice has a lovely relaxing voice, a great interview style and gets great guests! She makes poetry really approachable but still gets to in-depth interpretations that change the way I look at poems.
Apple Podcasts5Jimmy McP.Australia10 years ago
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Focused on the intricate world of poetry, this series highlights the diverse voices and experiences within the Australian poetry landscape. It features in-depth discussions with poets and poetry-related figures, covering a wide range of topics including publishing journeys, emotional experiences tied to poetry writing, and the interplay between art and personal narrative. The conversations are characterized by a personal touch, combining literary critique with anecdotal insights and reflections on the broader cultural context surrounding poetry. Listeners can expect enriching dialogues that make poetry accessible and relatable, appealing to both avid poetry enthusiasts and casual listeners alike.
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Recent guests on Poetry Says include:
1. Martin Duwell
2. Louise Carter
3. Rae Armantrout
4. Chris Andrews
5. Isabella G. Mead
6. Elijah Blumov
7. Ender Baskin
8. Gaylene Carbis
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