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Short and unhurried, Poetry Unbound is an immersive exploration of a single poem, hosted by Pádraig Ó Tuama.
Pádraig Ó Tuama greets you at the doorways of brilliant poems and walks you through — each one has wisdom to offer and questions to ask you.
Already a listener? There’s also a book (Poetry Unbound: 50 Poems to Open Your World), a Substack newsletter with a vibrant conversation in the comments, and occasional gatherings.
Pádraig Ó Tuama greets you at the doorways of brilliant poems and walks you through — each one has wisdom to offer and questions to ask you.
Already a listener? There’s also a book (Poetry Unbound: 50 Poems to Open Your World), a Substack newsletter with a vibrant conversation in the comments, and occasional gatherings.
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I started listening to this episode at 5 o’clock in the morning while unable to sleep. The episode started by: … and I turned to poetry because I don’t always sleep well. The whole thing amazingly served its purpose within those first few seconds
wonderful poem and observations.the Caucus Race here I think refers to the race in Alice in Wonderland...many random paths and everyone wins. not the political caucuses where there are winners and losers
Great podcast realted to poetry. Really helpful. 💔 Dive into the depths of heartbreak with our collection of soul-stirring bewafa poetry. Explore the raw emotions, the bitter truths, and the poignant expressions of love lost. Visit us at: https://pak-poetry.com/bewafa-poetry/
I usually really like your introductory comments about the poems & your reactions to them. But from this one I was angry. Huge spoiler alert needed! it was unnecessary for you to even say that her uncle died, much less how he died. That should have come after her poem was read. Your premature comments ruined my experience of hearing her poem for the first time, the impact it would have had.
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so beautiful.
I gave this poem to someone who uses internal family systems therapy. She enjoyed it. We both do.
I Loved this 💙 Where sadness makes sense… CM
Been listening to your podcasts for about 2 years now. I just listened to "what to expect" and not only did I like the idea of the poem but also how you talked about it. My name is Arash and I am from Iran. I produce a podcast on poems translated into Persian and introduce them to those who love poetry. I would love to work with you. It would be an honor. I have some ideas. Please let me know if you think this is possible through my email address kelaket_metaphor@gmail.com
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I'm speechless...
“Love can open us up to the possibility of learning new things-“
A wonderfully curated, meditated and presented gem of a podcast. I have been looking for a way to get into poetry and this is just what I needed. The first time Padraig reads a poem, I sometimes feel it can't really reach me, or I just don't get it. Padraig's commentary, full empathy, erudition and vulnerability magically unlocks the door and makes me connect with the poem the second time around. Thank you so much Padraig and team for bringing poetry into my life!
Hi Pedraig! I am so thrilled to have discovered your podcast. I was deeply moved by the first episode I tuned into (on Dickinson & how friendship endures) and then the next (on “Let” from Genesis). I’m seriously hooked, I’m afraid... Can’t wait to virtually meet you at The Writer’s Hotel later this week!
Another fantastic show, thank you so much!
This is a beautiful Podcast, thanks
One of my favorite parts of my week. I love the structure. Read it, talk about it, read it again. And thus far the selections have been magnificent. Thank you for your work!
my mother and i were forcibly separated after my birth. my mother had several chances to reclaim me between age 4 and 12, but she refused. i held that against her all my life. this poem made me realize that my mother was my first home, my first adventure, my first touch, my first food. we weren't always apart.
this has brought my soul such joy..true joy of words and voice and that I am not alone. Bravo and thank you from heartstrings that are no longer tight but worn from a world that pulls them loose.