Words That Burn
A podcast by Benjamin Collopy
77 Episodes
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An Interview with Irish Poet Jessica Traynor
Published: 10/18/2023 -
The Haw Lantern by Seamus Heaney
Published: 9/27/2023 -
OBIT [Ambition] by Victoria Chang
Published: 9/6/2023 -
Earth Presses Against Us by Mahmoud Darwish
Published: 8/9/2023 -
Knives We Used On Our Skin
Published: 7/19/2023 -
Love After Love by Derek Walcott
Published: 5/24/2023 -
Midnight In The Foreign Food Aisle by Warsan Shire
Published: 2/8/2023 -
Car Graveyard by Charles Simic
Published: 1/25/2023 -
An Interview With Irish Poet Luke Morgan
Published: 1/4/2023 -
Cotton Candy On A Rainy Day by Nikki Giovanni
Published: 12/6/2022 -
A Bronze God, or a Letter On Demand by Clifton Gachagua
Published: 11/14/2022 -
Halloween Special 2022
Published: 10/28/2022 -
Hokusai by Anne Carson
Published: 10/3/2022 -
Shadowboxer by Anne Carson
Published: 9/20/2022 -
Tired by Langston Hughes
Published: 8/23/2022 -
Torn by Ada Limón
Published: 8/8/2022 -
Meditations In An Emergency by Frank O' Hara
Published: 7/19/2022 -
The Yearner by Rachel Long
Published: 6/27/2022 -
Since Feeling Is First by E.E. Cummings
Published: 6/9/2022 -
Sceimhle by Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill
Published: 4/20/2022
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.