Words That Burn
A podcast by Benjamin Collopy

81 Episodes
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Dear Reader by James Tate
Published: 10/01/2024 -
The Deluge and The Tree by Fadwa Tuqan
Published: 29/11/2023 -
An Interview with Irish Poet Daragh Fleming
Published: 8/11/2023 -
Halloween Special 2023
Published: 27/10/2023 -
An Interview with Irish Poet Jessica Traynor
Published: 18/10/2023 -
The Haw Lantern by Seamus Heaney
Published: 27/09/2023 -
OBIT [Ambition] by Victoria Chang
Published: 6/09/2023 -
Earth Presses Against Us by Mahmoud Darwish
Published: 9/08/2023 -
Knives We Used On Our Skin
Published: 19/07/2023 -
Love After Love by Derek Walcott
Published: 24/05/2023 -
Midnight In The Foreign Food Aisle by Warsan Shire
Published: 8/02/2023 -
Car Graveyard by Charles Simic
Published: 25/01/2023 -
An Interview With Irish Poet Luke Morgan
Published: 4/01/2023 -
Cotton Candy On A Rainy Day by Nikki Giovanni
Published: 6/12/2022 -
A Bronze God, or a Letter On Demand by Clifton Gachagua
Published: 14/11/2022 -
Halloween Special 2022
Published: 28/10/2022 -
Hokusai by Anne Carson
Published: 3/10/2022 -
Shadowboxer by Anne Carson
Published: 20/09/2022 -
Tired by Langston Hughes
Published: 23/08/2022 -
Torn by Ada Limón
Published: 8/08/2022
Are you curious about poetry but find it a bit intimidating? Tune into Words that Burn, the podcast that aims to demystify poetry, one captivating poem at a time.Hosted by Ben, an Irish poetry enthusiast, this podcast takes a closer look at the world of poetic expression and technique.Each episode offers a comprehensive analysis of a selected poem, exploring the poet's biography, the cultural and historical backdrop, and the literary techniques that make these works profoundly moving.Whether you're a seasoned poetry aficionado or a curious beginner, Words that Burn provides an engaging and approachable way to enhance your appreciation and understanding of poetry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.