Oh, hello to all you Prepping Poets, Line-Running Linguists, and Seasoning Semanticists. In this week’s episode, we welcome back the writer, artist, and the always wonderful Cody Cook-Parrott.

Nicole and Cody sit down to discuss the word practice. From its roots in alchemy, travel, and transformation to the modern mindset of grind, punishment, and proficiency.

So grab your coziest quilt, snuggle up with your favorite Gemini, be present in the process, and remember… practice is already perfect.

Further Research

• You can find all things Cody Cook-Parrott here - https://www.codycookparrott.com/

• Also get Cody's newest Book The Practice of Attention

• Be sure to check out Cody's Podcast Common Shapes
• As always, you can reach the team at itsallpoetry.podcast@gmail.com

Oh, hello to all you Pining Poets, Longing Linguists, and Wistful Word Nerds. In this week’s episode, Nicole sits down with artist-researcher and psychotherapist Adrienne Sloan to discuss the word nostalgia.

In searching for its meaning and origin, they go from dinosaurs and extinct sounds to perfume and a “contagious” wartime sickness.

So, get your “animal brains” ready, listen closely for “whispers,” and remember: it’s okay to get a little homesick as we define... nostalgia.

Further Research

• Check out Adrienne's website here - https://adriennesloan.com/
• As well as We Are A Murmuration - https://weareamurmuration.com/
• As always, you can reach the team at itsallpoetry.podcast@gmail.com

Oh, hello to all you Progressive Poets, Eccentric Elegists, and Bohemian Balladeers. In this week’s episode on “Radical,” Nicole has a thought-provoking conversation with the founder of Coalition Snow and Zawadisha, Jen Gurecki.

They discuss the meaning of “radical,” how it became associated with extremism, and why reclaiming it is so important in today’s political and cultural landscape.

So, let’s all snack on some black licorice, feed our imaginary owls, and embrace our eccentricities… as we use our outside voices inside and define “Radical.”

Further Research

• You can find out more about Jen Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yogurecki/

• Be sure to check out Jen's podcast Lady Parts and Substack - https://coalitionsnow.substack.com/p/introducing-the-lady-parts-podcast
• Also check out Coalition Snow and Zawadisha - https://www.coalitionsnow.com/ https://www.zawadisha.org/

• As always, you can reach the team at itsallpoetry.podcast@gmail.com