81 Episodes

  1. Dear Reader by James Tate

    Published: 1/10/2024
  2. The Deluge and The Tree by Fadwa Tuqan

    Published: 11/29/2023
  3. An Interview with Irish Poet Daragh Fleming

    Published: 11/8/2023
  4. Halloween Special 2023

    Published: 10/27/2023
  5. An Interview with Irish Poet Jessica Traynor

    Published: 10/18/2023
  6. The Haw Lantern by Seamus Heaney

    Published: 9/27/2023
  7. OBIT [Ambition] by Victoria Chang

    Published: 9/6/2023
  8. Earth Presses Against Us by Mahmoud Darwish

    Published: 8/9/2023
  9. Knives We Used On Our Skin

    Published: 7/19/2023
  10. Love After Love by Derek Walcott

    Published: 5/24/2023
  11. Midnight In The Foreign Food Aisle by Warsan Shire

    Published: 2/8/2023
  12. Car Graveyard by Charles Simic

    Published: 1/25/2023
  13. An Interview With Irish Poet Luke Morgan

    Published: 1/4/2023
  14. Cotton Candy On A Rainy Day by Nikki Giovanni

    Published: 12/6/2022
  15. A Bronze God, or a Letter On Demand by Clifton Gachagua

    Published: 11/14/2022
  16. Halloween Special 2022

    Published: 10/28/2022
  17. Hokusai by Anne Carson

    Published: 10/3/2022
  18. Shadowboxer by Anne Carson

    Published: 9/20/2022
  19. Tired by Langston Hughes

    Published: 8/23/2022
  20. Torn by Ada Limón

    Published: 8/8/2022

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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.