Ryan and Leon are delighted to bring you your NEW favourite poetry podcast, exploring the work of poets old and new, with a little bit of craic mixed in.We'll s...
Donna Ashworth, James Mooney and The Victims Of The Stardust Nightclub Fire
Our last episode of the year is busier than the traffic getting to Dublin Airport at ChristmasAfter Daragh Fleming welcomes us in with a vibe-setting poem about longing and love, we step in to a whopper episode that leaves no Christmas cracker unopened, at a time of year where poetry can help us navigate the tricky waters of the festive season.We hear from Ramona, the front of office at Ryan's work, on her new found exploration into poetry in an inspiring story of how getting creative can change your life. Aoife Dunne then gives us her beautiful tribute to her late mother in a poem that we hope will help anyone who is preparing for the festive period knowing there are tough days ahead.James Mooney, AKA The Wandering Paddy, gives his caramel gravel-voice a break and sends us a poem to recite about how grief isn't always about the breakdowns, but can be nudges too.Donna Ashworth, fresh from her performance at Jan Brierton's 'Wild Words' gig shares a poem of hope with her piece 'Joy Finds You'. What a woman, and what a poem.Leon was asked by Dublin City Council to create a poem to celebrate the opening of a new art space that sits in the former location of Stardust Nightclub. A tragic evening in 1981 left families without their loved ones as a fire broke out and killed 48 people inside. Leon's poem is a tribute to the victims of that night.Ger Devine opens the curtain on what its like for a couple who have been around the block on Christmas Eve before our Agony Aunt wraps up the show with a poem to help someone going through the despair of turning 30.Thank you to everyone for listening this year and being so sound. We'll be back in Spring 2025 with a new series and even more amazing poetry.Our new book is available now so grab a copy:https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DNY54SFCLoves ya,Ryan and LeonPoems from the showDaragh Fleming - Snowflakes At Christmashttps://thoughtstoobig.ie/daraghfleming/Aoife Dunne - Untitled tribute to her motherhttps://www.tiktok.com/discover/aoife-dunne-comedianJames Mooney - I Missed You, Quietly https://www.tiktok.com/@thewanderingpaddyDonna Ashworth - Joy Chose Youhttps://donnaashworth.com/Leon Dunne - More Than A Namehttps://www.irishtimes.com/culture/art/2024/12/08/stardust-reimagined-its-time-for-other-people-to-fulfil-their-dreams-here-what-our-loved-ones-never-got-to-do/Ger Devine - Pinholeshttps://www.gerarddevinepoetry.com/Agony Aunt - Flirty ThirtySupport the showOriginal music by Matthew Keating Artwork by Paddy DowneyIntroduction and co-produced by Lisa Downey
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Nikita Hand, Ada Limón and Footballers Writing Poetry
We don't usually say this, but for this week, stay until the end.This week, inspired by the news that Wayne Rooney writes poetry, we have a dig around to see who else that plays sport has penned a piece or two. We bring to you Alan Shearer with his poem Ambition. On a meander around Baldoyle, Leon stumbles upon a poem painted on a pillar from Pat Boran about birds. Really nice.We are thrown into the world of lockdown hot tubs with Andy Porter and ask the question 'If your Ma buys one, does that make you posh?'Jenny Fagan helps us out of one of those days where you just can't face the world with her mental health poem that won us over a few months ago when we asked out listeners for some help on women's mental struggles.We give you a sneak peak into our Patreon read-along with a poem from Ada Limón who we are reading this month. Her poem is called 'How To Triumph Like A Girl'We close with the story of Nikita Hand, told through poetry by Roxanna Nic Liam that celebrates the bravery of Nikita and the women of Ireland that stand with her. Just a belter of a piece and an important one we're delighted to share.We have our book released this week so if you'd like a copy, drop us a DM at @thepoetrysdeadpodcast or email us at [email protected] and LeonPoems from the show:Alan Shearer - Ambitionhttps://www.youtube.com/@therestisfootballPat Boran - Hedge Schoolhttps://patboran.com/hedge-school/Jenny Fagan - The Deep DarkiesInstagram - @passive_poetryAndy Porter - Neighbour's Got A New Hot TubTikTok - andyspanglesAda Limon - How To Triumph Like A Girlhttps://poets.org/poem/how-triumph-girlRoxanna Nic Liam - NikitaInstagram - @nicliamoSupport the showOriginal music by Matthew Keating Artwork by Paddy DowneyIntroduction and co-produced by Lisa Downey
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Rumi, Christine Anne Foley and Getting Over A Crush
We're prowling the catwalk this week with poems to have you struttin'After we take sympathy on Keanu Reaves having his poem butchered by a simpleton, we take you into the world of fashion with Molly May O'Leary, the designated poet of the Dublin Independent Fashion Week, as she paints her words around the fabric/s of the capital.We make a very short hop then to Christine Anne Foley, author of Bodies, fashionista and savage poet. We share one of her bangers this week about the reality of womanhood, you'll love it.Like everyone else on TikTok, we see a ton of philosophical posts from something called 'Rumi'? What is it? Who is it? We wanted to find out. If you're reading this and thinking 'Wait, they don't know who Rumi is?' then yes, we have convinced you we are smarter than we are.Inspired by last week's poem by Rachel Mulqueen, Ryan puts pen to paper and welcomes you into 'The Friend Zone'. Tea or Pinot, the choice is yours.Our Agony Aunt this week forces her to channel her own Jennifer Paige with a problem all about having a 'crush'.The Poetry's Dead Anthology will be available on Amazon from December 1st, so keep your eyes peeled.Poems from the show:Keanu Reeves - Ode To Happinesshttps://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-13838742Molly Mae O'Leary - Dublin Independent Fashion WeekInstagram - @mollymayinstaChristine Anne Foley - Your Clothes Are Pinkhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199616883-bodiesRumi - The Guest Househttps://allpoetry.com/poem/8534703-The-Guest-House-by-Mewlana-Jalaluddin-RumiRyan Duggins - The Friend ZoneInstagram - @ryandugginsAgont Aunt - InvisibleSupport the showOriginal music by Matthew Keating Artwork by Paddy DowneyIntroduction and co-produced by Lisa Downey
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Cillian Murphy, Small Things Like These And The History Of The Irish Church
Mass is in session this week on the podcast with banger poems replacing hymns.Now we've both watched and essentially been shook by the movie Small Things Like These, we get into why that movie hits so hard and wind poetry around the experience of the film to help us understand how to navigate that tricky world of church and religion in Ireland.Before that, as Leon had spent 24 hours in Sligo and Ryan had been watching the show 'Rivals' where rough and ready Declan O'Hara enjoys reciting poetry from WB Yeats, we thought we'd share a poem from him, recited by Cillian Murphy. We get into the history of the Irish church and box that off with a poem written by Leon. Warning: This isn't a light one.It's not all bad with the church in Ireland so we try and add meat to that bone with the poem 'Solitude' by Ella Wheeler Wilcox. Hopefully that helps as we navigate the blessings and historical curses around religion in Ireland.Nate Gladdin from the Whiskey And Ink podcast gave us a belter of a poem that takes us right into a world where a town used to be something and isn't now. Apologies for any County Clare folk but we dig out the town Tulla in this chat, don't hate us.One of the highlights of the year we've had living and breathing poems was seeing Rachel Mulqueen perform at the storytelling tent Seanchoíche. We share her poem and tribute to her male friends 'A Belated Thank You To My Boy Friends (remix)' a reboot and homage to Hollie McNish's poem of the same (ish) name. Lovely piece.We received an Agony Aunt all about longing love and missed opportunities so enjoy that one.If you'd like to join our second read-along, sign up to our patreon and get involved. We have teamed up with The Winding Stair Bookshop for the read-along with the team there picking the collections moving forward and giving us a discount on the books if you buy from them. Means we can join the excitement of not knowing what we're reading, savage. Let us pray. Amen. Blessed be the fruit and all the other stuff they say in church. Ryan and LeonPoems from the showWB Yeats - When You Are Old (read by Cillian Murphy)https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43283/when-you-are-oldLeon Dunne - Raimcha na blathnanaInstagram - @nomanticzElla Wheeler Wilcox - Solitudehttps://www.poemhunter.com/poem/solitude/Nate Gladdin - French Valleyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4nNbc0ImIHdGjYpmQOcS1JRachel Mulqueen - A Belated Thank You To My Boys (remix)Instagram - @rach_mulqueenPatreon for read-along:https://www.patreon.com/c/thepoetrysdeadpodcastSupport the showOriginal music by Matthew Keating Artwork by Paddy DowneyIntroduction and co-produced by Lisa Downey
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Paul Muldoon, Movember and Being Addicted To Cheese
If you're here for the cheese addict, stay 'til the end ;)And if you do, your heart and soul will be filled with a myriad of hopeful poems to bring you through the change in weather as you sniffle your way through the start of winter. We shine a light on men's mental health on the show this week, starting with the Movember campaign that poet Daragh Fleming is an ambassador for. Every day this month he's been sharing poems to raise awareness on men's mental health, and he shares one of his favourites on the podcast.Playright David Gilna gives us one of his belters about youthful friendship and bonds with his poem 'The Boys From The Jacko'. Yup Swords IYKYK.Barry Currivan, a Dublin poetry scene favourite, gives us a poem from his upcoming collection 'If Not If, What' all about staying young at heart.We share a piece from Belfast poet Paul Muldoon after our trusted source Suzanne Meehan recommended we have a read of his work before Ryan shares his poem about the unfortunate side effect of falling in love through his piece 'He Let Himself Go'.Our agony aunt this week comes from someone who is suffering from a lack of restraint when it comes to Gouda. Not really a problem, just a supported hobby in our eyesPoems from the show:Stephen Downey - Man Of The HouseInstagram - @stephendowneyDavid Gilna - The Boys From The Jackohttps://www.amazon.co.uk/24-Hours-Day-David-Gilna/dp/1915502918Barry Currivan - We Make Things OldInstagram - @barry_currivanPaul Muldoon - The Loafhttps://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/47992/the-loafRyan Duggins - He Let Himself GoInstagram - @ryandugginsAgony Aunt - The Dairy DilemnaSupport the showOriginal music by Matthew Keating Artwork by Paddy DowneyIntroduction and co-produced by Lisa Downey
Ryan and Leon are delighted to bring you your NEW favourite poetry podcast, exploring the work of poets old and new, with a little bit of craic mixed in.We'll share our love of poetry every week, taking you on a journey through work from poets you'll have heard of, as well as poets you may not have heard of and even people you had no idea wrote poetry.!We'll also help with our Agony Poet part of the show where we'll accept any challenge of solving a problem with a poem. Nothing is too trivial or too serious.Ryan Duggins is a published English poet based in Dublin, with work found in journals Dreich, Flare and his first collection 'You're Never Too Old To Know Better' was published in April '23. He's also performed at Electric Picnic and is a regular on the open mic scene in DublinLeon Dunne is a spoken word artist and cornerstone of the poetry scene in Ireland. He is the 2022 All Ireland Poetry Slam Champion and co-founder of Rising Tide, an events company hosting the best spoken word performers the country has to offer out of Pearse Street libraryBoth of them are more fun than these descriptions would have you believeGive us a follow, leave us a review, send this to your Ma' and join us :)Original music by Matthew KeatingIntroduced and co-produced by Lisa Downey
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