We wrap up 2020 with several pieces by Sir Philip Sidney and Christopher Marlowe. Episode Music: Be Chillin’ by Alexander Nakarada | www.serpentsounds...

After a very 2020 hiatus, we're back with two of Thomas Hardy's poems, God's Funeral and The Darkling Thrush. Episode Music: Be Chillin’ by Alexander ...

This episode we share the first of Shakespeare's Sonnets to the Dark Lady, Sonnet 127, alongside a brief contextual reading of the piece. This episode...

We attempt to balance out the bawdy and bluest of the Bard with a few of his nicer Sonnets. Featuring Sonnets 17, 18, 19 and 29. Episode Music: Be Chi...

This episode is for anyone who's ever stared at a blank page, waiting for the words to come. We explore one possible solution, using a walkthrough of ...

By popular request, a sequel to Episode Seven. Reeling from the hit success of Sonnet 135, Shakespeare penned Sonnet 136, which continued the argument...

This episode is for anyone who wants to spend a little time getting creative while staying at home. It’s kid-safe, although it contains farts, and ack...

Content note: A brief discussion of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Also contains a dog. Anxiety and similar conditions can be exacerbated in times of...

This episode discusses "Still I Rise," by Maya Angelou, in unpacking why you're hearing so much historical (if still relevant) poetry in these parts, ...

We celebrate a somewhat healthier love in this Valentine's Day episode, with Mary Shelley's "Oh, come to me in dreams, my love!" and provide some cont...