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Dead Poets Live

Dead Poets Live

Written by: Jonathan Ashford and Eleanor Hawthorne
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Jonathan Ashford and Eleanor Hawthorne celebrate the legacies of recently departed poets. In each episode, they delve into the lives, works, and unique voices of these literary luminaries, blending heartfelt tributes with insightful analysis.

Copyright 2025 Jonathan Ashford and Eleanor Hawthorne
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Episodes
  • The Compound Name for Ants in Japan is Floor Monks
    May 19 2026

    These days, AI is all around us, and in the right hands, it can be a force for good. Join Dr Hawthorne and Professor Ashford as they experience for the first time Eloquencia, Dr Jasper Whitfield's AI Agent that can translate a poet's performance into any other language, allowing poetry to be more accessible.


    Whether you're curious about poetry or or simply looking for a mildly entertaining distraction, join Eleanor and Jonathan as they honor the beauty of words and the artists who crafted them, reminding us that poetry never truly dies—sometimes it's just needs translating.

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    24 mins
  • The bard is seasonally flat-packed in miniature bottles
    Apr 19 2026

    The dead of a poet is always a sad occasion, but this month Dr Hawthorne and Prof Ashford look at four poets who tried to bring joy and light into the world through their comedy-poetry.


    Whether you're curious about poetry or or simply looking for a mildly entertaining distraction, join Eleanor and Jonathan as they honor the beauty of words and the artists who crafted them, reminding us that poetry never truly dies—sometimes it's just having a laugh.

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    25 mins
  • Cavemen Ponder Love on Trains Hidden in Code
    Mar 20 2026

    This month, Dr Hawthorne and Prof Ashford take a deep dive into the world of "Outsider Poetry," shining a light on poets who had a passion to express themselves, but had limited to no exposure to the poetic craft.


    Whether you're curious about poetry or as desperately seeking reassurance that you are not alone, join Eleanor and Jonathan as they honor the beauty of words and the artists who crafted them, reminding us that poetry never truly dies—it's just sometimes accidentally stumbled upon.

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    22 mins
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