Episodes

  • Ep. 28 - Margaret Atwood, Farugh Farrokhzad (the rebel poet of Iran)
    Jul 5 2025

    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.

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    Music by Wes Cunningham.

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    12 mins
  • Ep. 27 - Louise Gluck, Joy Harjo, part 2
    Jun 15 2025

    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 “Indifference.”

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    Music by Wes Cunningham.

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    14 mins
  • Ep. 26: Louise Gluck, Joy Harjo, part 1
    Jun 7 2025

    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.”


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    Music by Wes Cunningham.

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    16 mins
  • Ep. 25 - Tom Key, part 2
    Feb 26 2025

    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.

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    Music by Wes Cunningham.

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    15 mins
  • Ep. 24 - Emily Dickinson, Gwendolyn Brooks, Margaret Atwood, with special guest Tom Key
    Feb 24 2025

    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 subscribe to hear part 2!


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    Music by Wes Cunningham.

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    16 mins
  • Ep. 23 - Stephanie Niu, Howie Good
    Jan 21 2025

    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.

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    Music by Wes Cunningham.

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    15 mins
  • Ep. 22 - The Brothers Grimm, Anne Sexton
    Dec 11 2024

    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 “Lake Lanier.”

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    Music by Wes Cunningham.

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    15 mins
  • Ep. 21 - Anne Sexton, Sylvia Plath with guest Paige Adair
    Nov 22 2024

    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
    Red Riding Hood by Anne Sexton
    Elm by Sylvia Plath

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    Music by Wes Cunningham.

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    15 mins