People's Poetry Podcast
Episodes
S10 Ep6: The Funky Goodbye (Part 2)
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
S10 Ep6: The Funky Goodbye (Part 2) - Join us for part one of our first ever live recording in front of a real life audience! This episode was recorde...
S10 Ep5: The Funky Goodbye (Part 1)
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
S10 Ep5: The Funky Goodbye (Part 1) - Join us for part one of our first ever live recording in front of a real life audience! This episode was recorde...
S10 Ep4: Yerkezhan Berkembayev
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
S10 Ep4: Yerkezhan Berkembayev - We talk about about Zhan's debut pamphlet 'A hero in past tense' out with Fawn Press, performance poetry,...
S10 Ep3: Leah Atherton
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
S10 Ep3: Leah Atherton - We talk about about Leah's latest pamphlet 'Mycelium' out with Fawn Press, grief in the digital age, folklore and...
S10 Ep2: Jake Hawkey
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
S10 Ep2: Jake Hawkey - We talk about about Jake's impressive debut collection 'But & Though' out with Pan MacMillan/ Picador Poetry, growing up ar...
S10 Ep1: Rachel Spence
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
S10 Ep1: Rachel Spence - We talk about about Rachel's heartfelt collection 'Daughter of the Sun' out with The Emma Press, Ancient Greece a...
S9 Ep5: The 12 Poems of Christmas
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
S9 Ep5: The 12 Poems of Christmas – Featuring poets of Christmas past, (well some familiar voices from across 9 series of People’s Poetry Podcast ...
S9 Ep4: Kate Ireland
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
S9 Ep4: Kate Ireland - We talk about performing poetry, barriers to education and Kate’s one woman spoken word show ‘Golden Time’ as well as her...
S9 Ep3: Laurie Bolger
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
S9 Ep3: Laurie Bolger - We talk about Laurie’s poetry pamphlets 'Box Rooms’, ‘Makeover’ and ‘Spin’, writing the everyday and Laurie’s Cr...
S9 Ep2: Cecilia Knapp
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
S9 Ep2: Cecilia Knapp - We talk about the Cecilia's poetry workshop at my school, her incredible debut novel Little Boxes, Feminism and her thought-pr...
People's Poetry Podcast - Trailer
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A travelling poetry & spoken word podcast wandering the UK chatting to poets and sharing poetry for all. Hosted by Jimmy Bowman. Submit via: peopl...
S9 Ep1: Jeremy Corbyn
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
S9 Ep1: Jeremy Corbyn - We talk about Jeremy and Len McCluskey's poetry collection Poetry For The Many, a love of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, the impo...
S8 Ep4: Steve Head
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Series 8 Episode 4: Steve Head - We talk about Steve’s collection ‘Blueprints’, the allure of the suburbs, working through difficult relationshi...
S8 Ep3: Georgina Wilding
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Series 8 Episode 3: Georgina Wilding - We talk about Georgina’s collection ‘Hag Stone’ out on Verve Poetry Press, being Nottingham’s first You...
S8 Ep2: Demi Anter
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Series 8 Episode 2: Demi Anter - We talk about Demi’s collection ‘Small Machine’ out on Write Bloody UK, Berlin, us hating on our 20s and much m...
S8 Ep1: Stephen Sexton
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Series 8 Episode 1: Stephen Sexton - We talk about Stephen's Forward Prize nominated collection ‘Cheryl’s Destinies’ out on Penguin, the notion ...
S7 Ep5: Iain Whiteley
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Series 7 Episode 5: Iain Whiteley - We talk about Iain's collection 'Ping!' out on Write Bloody UK as well as Iain's journey with language, The Lake D...
S7 Ep4: Stephanie Powell
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Series 7 Episode 4: Stephanie Powell - We talk about Stephanie's new collection 'Bone' out on Halas Press as well as poetic voice, moving abroad, gett...
S7 Ep3: Rory Aaron
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Series 7 Episode 3: Rory Aaron - We talk about Rory's collection 'Doglike' out on Bearded Badger Publishing Co, as well as lyricism as a route into po...
S7 Ep2: Francisca Matos
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Series 7 Episode 2: Francisca Matos - We talk about Francisca's collection 'Hard Summer' out on Write Bloody UK as well as writing about memories, ado...
S7 Ep1: Emily Harrison
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Series 7 Episode 1: Emily Harrison - We talk about Emily's collection 'I can't sleep 'cause my bed's on fire' out on Burning Eye Books as well as writ...
S6 Ep9: Jason Williamson (Sleaford Mods)
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Series 6 Episode 9 Jason Williamson - We talk about Sleaford Mods new album 'Spare Ribs' out on Rough Trade Records, Jason's writing process, politics...
S6 Ep8: Scarlett Ward
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Series 6 Episode 8 Scarlett Ward - We talk about Scarlett's collection 'Ache' out on Verve Poetry Press as well as recovery, form and playing with poe...
S6 Ep7: Wise Talk Collective
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Series 6 Episode 7 Wise Talk Collective - We talk about Wise Talk Collective's show 'The Art of Losing', differing writing styles and much more! Poetr...
S6 Ep6: Cecilia Knapp
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Series 6 Episode 6 Cecilia Knapp - We talk about Cecilia's role as Young Person's Poet Laureate for London, the power of poetry, publication/ rejectio...
S6 Ep5: Louise Hale
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Series 6 Episode 5 Louise Hale - We talk about Louise's work to date, cockney heritage, working class writers and much more! Poetry recitals from Loui...
S6 Ep4: The Thirsty Poet
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Series 6 Episode 4 The Thirsty Poet - We talk about Matt's performing poetry, The Thirsty Poet and much more! Poetry recitals from The Thirsty Poet an...
S6 Ep3: Hollie McNish
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Series 6 Episode 3 Hollie McNish - We talk about Hollie's forthcoming collection 'Slug' out in May as well as sex education, parenthood and much more!...
S6 Ep2: Ted Sherman
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Series 6 Episode 2 Ted Sherman - We talk about Ted's love affair with Haiku, his poetry collection for children and much more! Poetry recitals from Te...
S6 Ep1: Tyrone Lewis
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Series 6 Episode 1 Tyrone Lewis - We talk about Tyrone's collection 'Blackish' out on Burning Eye Books as well as slam poetry, labels and much more! ...
S5 Ep6: Matt Abbott
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Series 5 Episode 6 Matt Abbott - We talk about Matt's collection 'Two Little Ducks' out on Verve Poetry Press as well as his children's collection 'A ...
S5 Ep5: David Breakspear
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Series 5 Episode 5 David Breakspear - We talk about David's incredible route into poetry, prison, reform, mental health, the importance of education, ...
S5 Ep4: Fern Angel Beattie
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Series 5 Episode 4 Fern Angel Beattie - We talk about Fern's new collection 'The Art of Shutting Up' out on Broken Sleep Books, we also talk about set...
S5 Ep3: Ollie O'Neill
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Series 5 Episode 3 Ollie O'Neill - We talk about Ollie's forthcoming debut full collection 'What We Are Given' out on Write Bloody UK, we also talk ab...
S5 Ep2: Dan Webber
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Series 5 Episode 2 Dan Webber - We talk about Dan's collection 'Genre Fluid' out on Big White Shed, labels. the LGBT community, comedy in poetry and m...
S5 Ep1: Leanne Moden
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Series 5 Episode 1 Leanne Moden - We talk about Leanne's brand new collection 'Get Over Yourself' out on Burning Eye Books, subcultures, sexual equali...
S4 Ep4: Echoes and Edges
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Series 4 Episode 4 Echoes and Edges - We talk to Charlie and Jake of Echoes and Edges about the project, live improvisation, the connection between mu...
S4 Ep3: Juliette Morton
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Series 4 Episode 3 Juliette Morton - We talk about Juliette's work, the many projects she's involved in, place poetry and much more! Poetry recital fr...
S4 Ep2: Demi Anter
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Series 4 Episode 2 Demi Anter - We talk about Demi's journey into poetry and across the globe, selected poems, playing Glastonbury, writing during loc...
S4 Ep1: Maria Ferguson
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Series 4 Episode 1 Maria Ferguson - We talk about Maria's debut poetry collection 'Alright, Girl?' as well as working class culture, form in poetry, t...
S3 Ep3: Pete Bearder (Pete The Temp)
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Series 3 Episode 3 Pete Bearder (Pete The Temp) - We talk about slam and the carnivalesque, spoken word educators in schools, how poetry is taught in ...
S3 Ep1: Jamie Thrasivoulou
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Series 3 Episode 1 Jamie Thrasivoulou - We talk about Jamie's debut collection 'Our Man', poetry in education, masculinity, poetry and football, class...
S3 Ep4: Luke Wright
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Series 3 Episode 4 Luke Wright - We talk about politics in poetry, comedy and its place in poetry, truth and bravery, The Labour party and James O'Bri...
S3 Ep2: Beth Calverley
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Series 3 Episode 2 Beth Calverley - We talk about The Poetry Machine, poetry as a force for good and promoting wellness, the magic of typewriters, MIL...
S2 Ep6: People's Chosen Poetry - Philip Larkin - Sunny Prestatyn
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Series 1 Episode 5 - People's Chosen Poetry - Philip Larkin - Sunny Prestatyn Dan shares his memories of hearing Sunny Prestatyn by Philip Larkin at...
S2 Ep5: Neil Laurenson
26 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Series 2 Episode 5 Neil Laurenson - We talk about ambiguity in poetry, enjoying poetry for its sound, using the everyday as a muse for subject matter,...
S2 Ep4: Bobby Parker
26 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Series 2 Episode 4 Bobby Parker - We talk about confessional poetry, dealing with difficult subjects within poetry, nostalgia, Bobby's collections 'Bl...
S2 Ep3: Imogen Stirling
26 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Series 2 Episode 3 Imogen Stirling - We talk about Imogen's solo show Hypocrisy, touring as a solo artist, Western privilege, retaining perspective, t...
S2 Ep2: Bassie Gracie
26 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Series 2 Episode 2 Bassie Gracie - We talk about embracing modernism in poetry, performance and page poetry, Glastonbury and the rise of poetry in the...
S2 Ep1: Tommy Sissons
26 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Series 2 Episode 1 Tommy Sissons - We talk about class, masculinity, community, patriotism, self education and its importance and Tommy's debut collec...
S1 Ep5: People's Chosen Poetry - Simon Armitage - Kid
26 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Series 1 Episode 5 - People's Chosen Poetry - Simon Armitage - Kid. Jimmy kicks off the first of People's Chosen Poetry by talking about a poem that s...
S1 Ep4: Jess Green
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Series 1 Episode 4 Jess Green - We talk about Jess' latest collection 'A Self-Help Guide to being in love with Jeremy Corbyn', touring her show, moder...
S1 Ep3: Ravelle Sadé
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Series 1 Episode 3 Ravelle Sadé - We talk about Ravelle's work following her headline slot at Chapter & Verse Nottingham, mental health, the creative...
S1 Ep2: Rachel Lewis
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Series 1 Episode 2 Rachel Lewis - We talk about Rachel's debut pamphlet 'Three Degrees of Separation', mental health, the writing process and the powe...
S1 Ep1: Tony Walsh
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Series 1 Episode 1 Tony Walsh - We talk about Tony's collection 'Sex & Love & Rock&Roll', celebrating the ordinary, the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing ...