Louis Joel Poetry Pod
Louis Joel Poetry Pod
Podcast Description
Welcome to the Louis Joel Poetry Podcast where we discuss all things poetry with your hosts Peter Roberts (Poet-in-Residence at LJAC), David Tredinnick (actor, playwright, raconteur, audio buff, archivist) & Colleen Murphy (writer, diversity champion, another raconteur). Each podcast will have interviews with poets, with people who convene poetry appreciation groups, with editors or producers of poetry magazines and with members of the community outlining some of their favourite (or least favourite) poems or song lyrics, and why.
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The podcast explores a wide range of poetry-related topics, covering personal stories, analyses of famous poems, and community insights. Notable episodes include discussions on children's poetry, deep dives into specific poets like William Carlos Williams, and thematic explorations of cultural and social issues, such as diversity in poetry. Each episode often features a segment called Hobson's Choice, where community members share their favorite poems.
Welcome to the Louis Joel Poetry Podcast where we discuss all things poetry with your hosts Peter Roberts (Poet-in-Residence at LJAC), David Tredinnick (actor, playwright, raconteur, audio buff, archivist) & Colleen Murphy (writer, diversity champion, another raconteur). Each podcast will have interviews with poets, with people who convene poetry appreciation groups, with editors or producers of poetry magazines and with members of the community outlining some of their favourite (or least favourite) poems or song lyrics, and why.
In our eighth episode, and our first of 2025, we take a deep dive into the poetry of acclaimed American poet, Mary Oliver (1935 – 2019) . Her work is inspired by long walks in nature but she takes a novel approach driven by an unquenchable curiosity and a refusal to bow to negativity or adverse circumstances.
We also enjoy a fun quiz on the 10 greatest poets of all time. Who do you think should make this auspicious list?
There is no Hobson’s Choice segment in this episode but we are collecting responses from the community regarding a favourite poem that they were taught at school and these will be aired in the future.
Poems discussed in this episode:
The Journey poem – Mary Oliver
Starlings in Winter poem – Mary Oliver
When Death Comes poem – Mary Oliver
Announcements:
The Fortnightly Pier Poetry Group at Louis Joel Arts & Community, facilitated by Peter, is on at 11am on Fridays with the next meeting occurring on 16 May, 2025 . Come along if you love talking poetry.
Email [email protected] to register your interest.
Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre are currently offering their wonderful Autumn 2025 program. There are so many great things on offer – for details go to Louis Joel Arts & Community
We would like to hear from you!
As part of our ‘Hobsons Choice’ segment, we would like to hear from you. If you would like to be interviewed about a poem or if you just want to share your love of poetry, send us an email on [email protected]. Constructive criticism and praise are welcomed. Currently we have a focus on a favourite poem you were taught at school or during your childhood.
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Credits:
Hosts: Peter Roberts, David Tredinnick & Colleen Murphy
Original music composed by Andrew Gilpin and Sam Price.
Podcast Coordinator: Colleen Murphy
Editor: Colleen Murphy
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