On this podcast that shares all things poetry, this months comedy theme continues with this poem all about being an I.B.S sufferer. Now I.B.S is no laughing matter when your in the midst of a flair, but sometimes you have to find the funny moments in life to get you through. For anyone out there with an inflammatory bowel issue...I see you, I feel you and this one is for YOU!

If your not a fan of toilet humour please feel free to skip this episode....its a load of s***

Also disclaimer there is swearing in this episode so please be mindful if listening with little ears around.

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On this podcast that celebrates and shares all things poetry, we have our very first comedy special episode!

Joining us is a whole host of incredible poets, some you will be familiar with if you've been following our podcast for a while and some that our brand new!

Please note that a lot of the poems in this episode have swearing in them not suitable for little ears.

Returning we have Charlotte Faulconbridge, Ade Couper and Linette Rabsaat

Brand new to the podcast :

Nathan Lunt:

Nathan is a West Midlands poet, performer, educator and writing mentor, creating weird and wonderful verse the best and worst life has to offer. Whether discussing deeply personal and social issues, or just reflecting on simple observations and telling fantastical tales, he strives for honesty, originality and personality in everything he writes. His first collection, Worrier Poet, was published in 2023, and you can find his work on Instagram under the handle @virtual_scribe this is his poem appetite for revenge

Clive Oseman:

Clive Oseman is a multi slam winning spoken word artist, comedian, satirist, surrealist, story teller and workshop facilitator from Birmingham but currently based in Swindon, UK He has headlined and featured around the UK and internationally, with appearances at the New York City poetry festival and on spoken word stages at several UK music festivals. Check out his website Clive Oseman Spoken Word | Spoken word artist | Swindon, UK

Chloe Jacquet:

Chloë Jacquet is a multi-slam winning, multicultural, multifaceted spoken word artist based in Gloucestershire. She was 2017 Oxford Hammer & Tongue slam champion and reached the semi-finals of the National Slam Finals at the Royal Albert Hall in both 2018 and 2019. As well as her own headline slots at poetry nights and festivals across the UK, she has supported artists such as Elvis McGonagall, Joelle Taylor and Hollie McNish and her work has featured several times on BBC Radio (4, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire & Bristol). Her first collection Take It By The Line is published by Black Eyes Publishing UK and is available now. Check out her website ChloeJPoetry | Chloe Jacquet Spoken Word and Poetry

Giovanni 'Spoz' Esposito

SPOZ…is an award winning performance poet, singer / songwriter, film maker, playwright and was the poet-in-residence at Birmingham City FC. He has been seen on BBC and Central Television, has written for and been heard on … BBC Radio Four, Radio Five Live, Radio West Midlands, Radio Coventry & Warwickshire and Capital Gold. He has performed at the Glastonbury Festival, Shambala Festival, Larmer Tree Festival, Cheltenham Literature Festival, Oxford Literature Festival, Warwick Words Festival, Ledbury Poetry Festival, Wenlock Poetry Festival and was ‘crowned’ Birmingham’s eleventh poet laureate in October 2006. He continues to work extensively in schools, lifting the appeal of writing and performing poetry to hitherto, unseen heights. Check out his website Spoz

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On this podcast that celebrates all things poetry, this month's theme is comedy poetry and today's episode is all about growing up or more the fact that although the body ages, the mind doesn't always follow suit.

Next week is our comedy special episode. Thank you to everyone who submitted a poem. Looking forward to sharing them all with you next week!

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On this poetry that celebrates all things poetry, we are focusing our events this month on Comedy poems. Now I know poetry can be subjective and so can comedy too, so this is going to be an interesting month of poetry! I like you like today's offering and spoiler alert its not dirty even though the title is suggestive ;) it's all part of the fun!

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On this episode dedicated to sharing poetry and getting the nitty gritty behind a poet's journey I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing the very talented Maria T. Maria's poetry focuses on stories of the past and using them to build a better future for newer generations. the poems in her book ‘stolen dreams of a girl child’ are not her own stories, but in fact written by her ancestors travelling “over land and sea carried in an immigrants suitcase from a crumbling hilltop town in southern Italy to the factories of the West Midlands in the 1950s and 60s" and captured by Maria through her love of listening to family stories around the table. Maria is a full time carer for her mother with Dementia and also touches on that within her poetry shared in the podcast.

Trigger warning: We do discuss a poem called 'Nine Hours' which talks about rape and unwanted pregnancy.

Bio:

Maria T. De Stefano (aka Maria T) is a poet born and based in the West Midlands. She writes on social and political issues and observations.

She also draws from her own personal experiences particularly as a child growing up in an immigrant family, and on being a carer for her mother. Her poetry has been described as, “Venom in a velvet pouch.” (Giovanni ‘Spoz’ Esposito).

She has performed and been interviewed on the BBC Hereford&Worcester Radio Upload show, Brum Radio Poets and the Poetic Podcast. She recently supported Attila the Stockbroker in Stourbridge. She has recently been headline/featured poet at several poetry events including Yes We Cant, Speak Your Mind, Ooh Beehive, Accessability Arts. Her poetry was recently featured in the multicultural dance theatre production “Melting Pot” in Worcester. She currently has a poem featuring in an exhibition at the prestigious Worcester Porcelain Museum. Her debut collection entitled “Stolen Dreams Of A Girl Child” was published earlier this year by Mini Poetry Press and is available from minipoetrypress.com https://minipoetrypress.com/product/stolen-dreams-of-a-girl-child

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On this podcast that celebrates all things poetry, I asked for submissions for spring/nature themed poems from the incredibly talented poetry community and boy did they deliver! On the podcast today we have poems from:

Katie Victoria:

"I'm an actor and writer who has always found joy in sharing stories that resonate with others. With a background in performance, I'm passionate about the connection between people through art. This year, I'm is excited to self-publish my first book, "I Write Because . . . ", a reflection on creativity and personal expression. I hope to inspire others to find their own voices and embrace the power of storytelling in their lives."

Linette Rabsatt:

Linette Rabsatt is a Virgin Islands poet with roots in the BVI and USVI who began writing in 1996. You can find her work in her Kindle book, "Be Inspired: Poems by Linette Rabsatt," in Pulse Poetry Magazine, on her blog, Words of Ribbon, and on the Visual Verse and Micromance Magazine websites. She was nominated for a 2024 National Spoken Words Award for Best International Artist and won the 2024 Read Yuh Ting TOO Virtual Caribbean Poetry Contest.

Ade Couper:

Former Worcestershire Poet Laureate Ade Couper was born in Bedford far longer ago than he cares to remember. Ade lives with multiple sclerosis, has worked in health and social care for the last 20 years, and is an activist for human rights and disability rights. His 1st collection, "Made of Stories" was published by Black Pear Press"

Lorna Rose:

Lorna Rose is a slam winner and has headlined various acclaimed nights such as Hit the Ode and Jawdance, toured with Apples and Snakes and performed at festivals like Glastonbury, Ledbury, Shambala and Moseley Folk. Her poems have been published in Amethyst, High Window and Anansi Archive. She directed Ten Letters, an intergenerational poetry show about Birmingham and was part of the Decadent Divas and the New October Poets collectives. She has three poetic spoken word solo shows under her belt, poems from which can be found in this collection.

You can listen to her work here: https://soundcloud.com/lornarosepoet

Rebel Heroines Podcast (Celebrating the women of Greek Mythology and the women who write about them through discussion, original poetry and audio drama)

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebel-heroines

Angela Disbury:

"I live in Staffordshire, working for the NHS and love to write little things I’ve collected about daily life and the community around me. There are so many moments of quiet courage to witness. These little things that aren’t done for show or power (which is the model were sold by global ‘leaders’). It’s in these genuine moments of care that true power is found."

I write little things as inspiration and my family capacity allow, mostly on Substack (as Angela Joy).

https://substack.com/@angedisbury?r=2qii2&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile

Also a huge thank you to my readers Charlotte Faulconbridge and Emily Hustwick.

If you have a poem that you would like to submit for next months comedy special submission episode please send your submission to natalie@athenasbounty.co.uk, along with a short bio. You can send as a voice recording (must be of good quality to be considered and is preferred) or as a word document to be read out on your behalf. Deadline for submissions is end of day 1st April

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On this podcast that is positively potty about poetry, today's poem is all about how everyone is made differently but all are of equal importance in the garden of life. I hope you enjoy.

This is also the final call for submissions for next week's episode of the podcast, the spring/nature special. If you have a poem based around those themes we would love for you to share it with us! please email your entry to natalie@athenasbounty.co.uk. You can share your poem as either a voice recording (must be of good quality) or as word document to be read on your behalf. Entries must include a small bio and a brief introduction to the poem.

All submissions must be entered by end of day 11th March to be included.

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We are back with a brand new season and lots of poetry to share with you all!

Today's poem explores the complexities of the human condition when it comes to our dependency on technology.

I am asking for submissions for our special episode based around the theme of spring/nature. If you have a poem that you have written or if you would like to write one for the occasion and have it shared on the podcast please email your entry to natalie@athenasbounty.co.uk. You can share your poem as either a voice recording (must be of good quality) or as word document to be read on your behalf. Entries must include a small bio and a brief introduction to the poem.

All submissions must be entered by end of day 11th March to be included.

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