Art and Verse
Art and Verse
Podcast Description
Art and Verse is your daily escape into poetry. Hosted by Heather Arrington, each episode features a carefully chosen poem and interesting facts from history, all with an arts and culture twist. Whether you’re a poetry lover or just seeking a moment of inspiration, Art and Verse offers a quick, meaningful break to brighten your day.
As an indie podcast, your support means the world. Consider joining me on Patreon to help the show grow.
https://www.patreon.com/artandverse
Thank you for keeping the creative spirit alive!
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Content Themes
The podcast emphasizes themes of art, culture, and poetry, celebrating significant figures in these areas while presenting a featured poem each episode; topics include influential authors, artists, and poets, evidenced by episodes honorings poets like Emily Dickinson and Ken Tamaro alongside historical figures such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Molière.
Art and Verse is your daily escape into poetry. Hosted by Heather Arrington, each episode features a carefully chosen poem and interesting facts from history, all with an arts and culture twist. Whether you’re a poetry lover or just seeking a moment of inspiration, Art and Verse offers a quick, meaningful break to brighten your day.
As an indie podcast, your support means the world. Consider joining me on Patreon to help the show grow.
https://www.patreon.com/artandverse
Thank you for keeping the creative spirit alive!
Show Notes:Welcome to Art & Verse! On January 15th, we’re celebrating:
- Martin Luther King Jr. (b. 1929), civil rights leader whose nonviolent activism and iconic speeches continue to inspire equality movements worldwide.
- Molière (b. 1622), legendary French playwright known for timeless comedies like Tartuffe and The Misanthrope.
- Edward Teller (b. 1908), physicist known as the “father of the hydrogen bomb,” whose work in nuclear energy remains a topic of debate.
Today’s featured poem is “He Asked the Wrong Question” by Ken Tamaro. Tamaro discovered poetry later in life and quickly made a name for himself, with his work appearing in literary journals, podcasts, and on his YouTube channel, Screaming Down the Poetic Highway.
If you’d like your original work featured on the show, email us at [email protected].Support this indie podcast by joining us on Patreon! For just $5 a month, you’ll receive a hand-typed poem delivered to your door. Visit Patreon.com/ArtandVerse to learn more.
Thanks for listening! Until next time—be well and stay inspired.
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