S2, E9: New Year, New Me?

On this episode, we delve into the imperialist world of Rudyard Kipling. Despite Kiplings admiration of colonialism, his penmanship can't be questioned, after all he did publish "The Jungle Book". Join us on this episode where I liken imperialism to a dick measuring contest, compare Disney films and mispronounce Mowgli. So sit back, relax and I'll see you on the next one. Keep up to date on TikTok:  Poetic Plonk Credits: Poem: If- - Rudyard Kipling Podcast Jingle: DivKid Artwork: AI Host: Sam Trewhitt   

On this episode, I explore an existential crisis we're all experiencing everyday. Annie Dillard, the lyrical genius and essayist, outlines just where humanity as been and even where we could be going. Join us on this episode where I list out a few things, die of thirst and tease a new form of content. So sit back, relax and I'll see you on the next one. Keep up to date on TikTok: Poetic PlonkCredits:Poem: This Is The Life - Annie DillardPodcast Jingle: DivKidArtwork: AIHost: Sam Trewhitt   

Send us a textEpisode eight revolves all around a herb that is used and lauded in everyday cooking, a herb that some love and some hate. Coriander (cilantro across the pond). I explore the origin story of coriander and how it leeched it's way into cuisines all across the globe. I read an original poem that I wrote about coriander, written from a place of disgust and disdain. I'm not a fan. So sit back, relax and I'll see you on the next one. Keep up to date on Instagram: poeticplon...

Send us a textOn episode seven, Paul Kalanithi shines light into the dark of living life with cancer, after being diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer. A heartfelt essay written months before Pauls death draws on short stories such as the tortoise and the hare to detail his altered perspective post diagnosis. The essay itself contains emotive pictures of his wife Lucy and their daughter Cady and I'll be sure to link Paul's Obituary below. So sit back, relax and I'll see you on the next one.&...

Send us a textOn episode six, we explore something completely new. An opinion piece from the New York Times that centres around anxiety. I discuss how anxiety manifests itself in my life and explore the various ways that we can box it up and get on with life. It's ever-present nature means that a lot of us experience anxiety on a daily basis in different ways. So sit back, relax and I'll see you on the next one. Credits:Poem: I Know What You Think of Me - Tim Kreider (The New York Times...

Send us a textEpisode five explores a naturalistic poem devoted to Cape Cod. Mary Oliver highlights the sights to behold through her use of imagery and imaginative language. Olivers poem "Tides" centres around the waters in Cape Cod. Disclaimer: Mary and her wife Molly lived in Provincetown not "Princetown" as I refer to during the episode. So sit back, relax and I'll see you on the next one. Keep up to date on Instagram: poeticplonkCredits:Letter: Tides - Mary OliverPodcast ...

Send us a textEpisode four delves into the relationship between love & loss. Through Richard Feynman's letter to his deceased wife, it's clear to see how both play a pivotal role in our lives. Feynman's letter is heartfelt and emphasises the effects that everlasting love has on us all. I talk about my experiences with love & loss and reflect on the five love languages. So sit back, relax and I'll see you on the next one. Keep up to date on Instagram: poeticplonkCredits:Lett...

Send us a textEpisode three explores the song "A Case of You" written by the legendary Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. The song delves into the emotions that are tied to loving someone that you know deep inside isn't necessarily the right person for you. Joni's life was filled with a lot of ups but a fair amount of downs as well, such as having to give up her daughter but then being reunited at a later date. So sit back, relax and I'll see you on the next one. Keep up to date ...

Send us a textEpisode two explores a letter written by one close friend to another in a time of struggle. Sol LeWitt puts pen to paper to emphasise his belief in his close friend and artist Eva Hesse. Sol harnesses his own frustrations to show Eva that fear and anxiety can be used to create art. This extensive letter embodies friendship and what it entails in times of struggle. So sit back, relax and I'll see you on the next one. Keep up to date on Instagram: poeticplonkCredits:Poe...

Send us a textSeason two kicks off with Naomi Shihab Nye and her poem "Kindness". This episode explores the impact kindness has on our everyday lives. Naomi's poem also explores the stages we go through to recognise the importance of kindness. The next episode will explore a letter written from one friend to another in a time of artistic struggle so sit back, relax and I'll see you on the next one. Keep up to date on Instagram: poeticplonkCredits:Poem: Kindness - Naomi Shihab NyePo...