Words That Burn

A podcast by Benjamin Collopy

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75 Episodes

  1. OBIT [Ambition] by Victoria Chang

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Published: 8/8/2022
  15. Meditations In An Emergency by Frank O' Hara

    Published: 7/19/2022
  16. The Yearner by Rachel Long

    Published: 6/27/2022
  17. Since Feeling Is First by E.E. Cummings

    Published: 6/9/2022
  18. Sceimhle by Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill

    Published: 4/20/2022
  19. Outrageous by Stephen Sexton

    Published: 2/9/2022
  20. The Courage of Shutting Up by Sylvia Plath

    Published: 12/1/2021

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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.