
The Poems We Made Along The Way is a show where Gregory Kearns interviews a different poet each episode. These conversations explore community, friendship and poetry. How poems can be friends to us? How we need community to make us better poets? And what we can do to best build those communities?
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 49 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksEducationArts | |||

On today’s episode of The Poems We Made Along the Way Gregory Kearns speaks to Kym Deyn about the fundamental creativity of tricksters, what they’ve learnt being an editor of their own press, and tarot card reading as structured improv.
Kym Deyn is ... more
On today’s episode of The Poems We Made Along the Way Gregory Kearns speaks to Sasha Dugdale about ventriloquism, stealing a school poetry textbook, and the role of serendipity in writing.
Sasha Dugdale is a poet and translator. Her collections incl... more
On today’s episode of The Poems We Made Along the Way Gregory Kearns speaks to John McCullough about queer joy, neurodivergence, and conveying energy in a poem.
John McCullough is a poet who has published five collections including Reckless Paper Bi... more
On today’s episode of The Poems We Made Along the Way Gregory Kearns speaks to Ian McMillan about almost a quarter of a century of The Verb, surrealism, and twenty-four hour poetry hubs.
Ian McMillan is a poet, journalist, broadcaster. His books inc... more
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Love this pod! Generative, generous, fascinating and world-widening. I value it greatly as both a poet and a person.
Poetry can so often seem like a solitary act. This podcast is a great reminder that behind every poem, is a web of friendship, support and connection.
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A rich tapestry unfolds through conversations with various poets, emphasizing the interconnected themes of community, creativity, and the role of poetry as a relational tool. The discussions often reflect on mentorship, the influence of personal experiences on writing, and the social responsibilities poets hold within their communities. Unique poetic forms and the integration of modern technologies into the creative process are also prominent topics, showcasing an innovative approach to poetry that values both tradition and exploration.
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The Poems We Made Along The Way launched 2 years ago and published 49 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Poems We Made Along The Way include:
1. Jacob Sam-La Rose
2. Hera Lindsay Bird
3. Liz Berry
4. Roger Robinson
5. Helen Mort
6. Ella Frears
7. Stevie Ronnie
8. Charlotte Shevchenko Knight
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