Parhaat Pádraig Ó Tuama Podcastit (2024)

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Pod 285 - Beauty 29:05

5d ago29:05

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It was 21 August 2024 & the Black Box hosted an evening of Beauty: Clare Duffy broke hearts with her tale of heartbreak; Rhonda Glasgow took us to Diet Club where she was a novice; Mylie Brennan introduced us to Marilyn, the most beautiful human. Paul is your host.Kirjoittanut Tenx9

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Seth Godin on the stories we tell ourselves 46:23

10d ago46:23

46:23

In this episode, I sit down with the legendary Seth Godin—author, entrepreneur, marketing guru, and teacher. We delve into the power of tribes and storytelling, the role of community in making the world a better place, and the impact of technology on our lives. Seth shares his journey from endless travel to shifting his focus to climate activism wi…

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Conversation Series with Helena Norberg-Hodge (encore) 39:30

24d ago39:30

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Today we’re sharing a wonderful archival conversation with Helena Norberg-Hodge. Helena is a linguist, author and filmmaker, and the founder and director of the international non-profit organisation Local Futures. Helena is leading the way to the new economy and a return to the local and by doing so, she is contributing to the revitalisation of cul…

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Pod 284 - Holiday 2024 32:55

26d ago32:55

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Three Holiday stories from our Belfast evening in Belfast’s Black Box: Richard O’Leary has a lifelong thing for Peig; Jasmin Awoodun takes us to Mauritius in search of the pink pigeon; Dave Thompson wonders who just boarded the Beatles bus tour while Paul makes an appeal & is also your host.Kirjoittanut Tenx9

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Unlocking Enough with Stephen Jenkinson (encore) 41:27

1M ago41:27

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Today’s episode is with Canadian culture activist, Stephen Jenkinson. Stephen has worked extensively with people who are dying and their families, from major Canadian hospitals and medical schools to collaborations with musicians and storytellers. He is the creator and principle teacher of the Orphan Wisdom School and is also an award-winning sculp…

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Bonus Pod - Pot Pourri 10:10

1M ago10:10

10:10

In the spirit of the season, here’s a bonus pod with Steffi Davies. Steffi told this story in the Black Box in August 2023 when the theme was One Summer.Kirjoittanut Tenx9

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Joan Scheckel Works With Feeling (encore) 1:09:41

2M ago1:09:41

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We’re so excited to share this past conversation with master storyteller, Joan Scheckel. Joan has a preternatural gift for story structure, emotional rhythm and throughline. At the core of everything she does is the theory that we can tell stories that heal, stories that are generated from connection, meaning, purpose and feeling, rather than from …

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283 - One Photo 2024 33:55

2M ago33:55

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Three stories from our wonderful collaboration with Belfast Photo Festival in the Black Box, 26 June: James Ellson reveals a dark past; Dolores Vischer is lost for words on meeting her idol & Paul Brady buries his dad but not without laughs. Paul is your host.Kirjoittanut Tenx9

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Esther Perel: couples therapist, rule breaker (encore) 47:25

2M ago47:25

47:25

Hi friends, we’re taking a break from normal recording to bring you a beautiful bridge season. It’s a mix of some of our webinars and live conversations that we've had at the Small Giants Academy. Esther Perel has transformed many of our lives and relationships through her intimate and insightful books and podcast. Her work has changed the way we t…

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282 - Love Ulster 33:15

2M ago33:15

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Tenx9 teamed up with Ulster University LGBT Staff Network for stories of Love: Denise MacDermott pops the question in Dresden; Anthony McCoubrey visits the cobbles of Coronation St; Maria Perkins shows her love with food, unfortunately. Paul is your host.Kirjoittanut Tenx9

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Krista Tippett on being people of action (encore) 45:29

3M ago45:29

45:29

Hi friends, we’re taking a break from normal recording to bring you a beautiful bridge season. It’s a mix of some of our webinars and live conversations that we've had at the Small Giants Academy. Our second guest is the incredible Krista Tippett, Founder of the On Being project and host of its tender, wise and ever-evolving body of shows, public e…

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Bonus Pod - Do Cats Have Souls? 8:15

3M ago8:15

8:15

From our Pets evening on 23 April, Jane Searle poses a deeply philosophical question. Paul does the introduction.Kirjoittanut Tenx9

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281 - Troubles 35:10

3M ago35:10

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Three stories from our Troubles-themed evening at the Black Box on 29 May 2024: Liam Kelly gets involved in recreational rioting; Ciaran McAlinden is a good citizen caught up in an IRA attack; Deirdre Morrison meets the man who had been missing all her life. Paul is your host.Kirjoittanut Tenx9

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Pádraig Ó Tuama on the different shapes of language (encore) 44:27

3M ago44:27

44:27

Hi friends, we’re taking a break from normal recording to bring you a beautiful bridge season. It’s a mix of some of our webinars and live conversations that we've had at the Small Giants Academy. Our first guest, Pádraig Ó Tuama, is a poet and theologian, whose work centers around the themes of language, power conflict and religion. It’s a fantast…

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280 - Happy Birthday, Black Box! 34:41

4M ago34:41

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A special podcast marking the 18th birthday of Belfast’s Black Box, tenx9’s home venue since 2011: Helen McClements conjures up a troll for her girls; Jim Livingstone is a liability wherever he goes; Paul Brady plays Vatican roulette with the Duchess. Paul is your host.Kirjoittanut Tenx9

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Closing: Poems as Teachers (ft. Kai Cheng Thom) | Ep 7 12:42

4M ago12:42

12:42

In this concluding episode of "Poems as Teachers," our special miniseries on conflict and the human condition, host Pádraig Ó Tuama says the poems discussed in this offering are a different kind of teacher: “not as teachers that give us rules to follow — more so teachers that share something of their own intuition.” And for a final reflection, he o…

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Yehuda Amichai — Poems as Teachers | Ep 6 14:04

4M ago14:04

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Being right may feel good, but what human price do we pay for this feeling of rightness? Yehuda Amichai’s poem “The Place Where We Are Right,” translated by Stephen Mitchell, asks us to answer this question, consider how doubt and love might expand and enrich our perspective, and reflect upon the buried and not-so-buried ruins of past conflicts, ar…

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Jacqueline Novogratz on how we use the tools of capitalism 39:48

4M ago39:48

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In this episode we have Jacqueline Novogratz , entrepreneur, author and trailblazer who is the founder and CEO of Acumen, a nonprofit global venture capital fund whose goal is to use entrepreneurial approaches to address global poverty. Jacqueline shares her transformative journey from the world of banking to the forefront of reimagining finance's …

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Jericho Brown — Poems as Teachers | Ep 5 13:10

4M ago13:10

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In “Hebrews 13” by Jericho Brown, a narrator says: “my lover and my brother both knocked at my door.” The heat is turned on, scalding coffee is offered and hastily swallowed, and silence is the soundtrack. What an exquisitely awkward triangle it is, and what a human, beautiful, and loving shape that can be. Jericho Brown is the Charles Howard Candl…

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Mosab Abu Toha — Poems as Teachers | Ep 4 16:29

4M ago16:29

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In Mosab Abu Toha’s “Ibrahim Abu Lughod and brother in Yaffa,” two barefoot siblings on a beach sketch out a map of their former home in the sand and argue about what went where. Their longing for return to a place of hospitality, family, memory, friends, and even strangers is alive and tender to the touch. Mosab Abu Toha is a Palestinian poet, sch…

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Constantine P. Cavafy — Poems as Teachers | Ep 3 17:23

4M ago17:23

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We ask questions to find out the facts, but what if you can’t trust the answers, the questions, or the person who's asking the questions? In Constantine P. Cavafy’s “Waiting for the Barbarians,” translated by Evan Jones, leaders exercise a sinister kind of violence — they’ve taken over people’s imaginations with showy displays of wealth and privile…

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Joy Harjo — Poems as Teachers | Ep 2 17:43

4M ago17:43

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As appealing as it may sound, is it really possible to live in a world completely free of conflict? No. And since differences and disagreements are inevitable and natural, Joy Harjo gives ground rules in “Conflict Resolution for Holy Beings.” Her call to us echoes across time and space — a call to listen, to humility, to justice, and to recognizing…

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279 - Roe Valley Pioneers 31:40

4M ago31:40

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Three stories on the theme Coming Home from our evening in Limavady in April: Mike Carlisle gets anxious when his baby doesn’t poop; Alice Lewis remembers the hangover & her kindly Pioneer parents; Mark McGrath discovers powers within himself in a psychiatric unit. Paul is your host.Kirjoittanut Tenx9

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Introducing: Poems as Teachers (ft. Wisława Szymborska) | Ep 1 10:25

4M ago10:25

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Host Pádraig Ó Tuama gives an overview of this Poetry Unbound mini season that's devoted to poems with wisdom to offer about conflict and humanity. He also brings us Wisława Szymborska’s “A Word on Statistics,” translated by Joanna Trzeciak, which covers statistics of the most human kind — like the number of people in a group of 100 who think they …

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278 - Pets 2024 30:40

4M ago30:40

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The theme for our April event at the Black Box was Pets: Ciaran McAlinden tells us about Patch & the soldiers; Sarah Torrens is forgotten by Gar the Goose; Paul Doran is still confused at Lucky’s fate. Paul is also your host.Kirjoittanut Tenx9

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Rasmus Nørgaard on building a sustainable future 27:09

4M ago27:09

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In today's episode, Rasmus Nørgaard shares his unique perspective on the connection between property development and systems thinking. You might wonder how these two converge, but as Rasmus’ journey unfolds, it becomes evident that the built environment plays a pivotal role in the larger systems we navigate. What sets Rasmus apart is not just his h…

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277 - Holy Water 31:25

5M ago31:25

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Three stories told at three events in 2023: Bevin O’Donnell begins a lifelong journey; Norman Meharry literally falls for Capri; Gloria O’Connor pays tribute to her namesake. Paul is your host.Kirjoittanut Tenx9

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Riane Eisler on how we evolve the economy 50:41

5M ago50:41

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Join me in this eye-opening conversation with Dr. Riane Eisler, a distinguished social systems scientist and cultural historian. Riane’s personal journey– fleeing the Nazi regime as a child– deeply informs her dedication to understanding and addressing the roots of violence and oppression in human societies. Together, we explore Riane’s groundbreak…

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Bonus Pod - Paul Brady 11:05

5M ago11:05

11:05

Tenx9 regular Paul Brady told this hilarious story at Belfast’s Black Box at our March event when the theme was, appropriately, March.Kirjoittanut Tenx9

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Rune Rasmussen on the power of mythology 28:27

5M ago28:27

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In this episode, I speak with historian of religion Rune Rasmussen and we delve into the fascinating realm of Nordic animism and shamanism. We discuss the power of lore, the profound lessons embedded in mythology and how these stories can help us understand humanity. Rune’s insights shed light on why embracing animistic worldviews can offer profoun…

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276 - Rites of Passage 32:45

5M ago32:45

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Three stories told at our March evening in Belfast’s Black Box when the theme was… March: Richard O’Leary enjoys his First Communion - again; Kerry Logan goes marching through the dating apps; Barney Gribbin loses his mum but makes the room laugh. Paul is your host.Kirjoittanut Tenx9

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Janine Benyus on nature’s designs 56:01

6M ago56:01

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Join me as we dive into the transformative world of biomimicry with renowned biologist and author, Janine Benyus. Drawing inspiration from nature's 3.8 billion years of evolution, biomimicry offers a profound new perspective on innovation, and Janine's groundbreaking work weaves solutions found in the natural world with human creativity, challengin…

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Bonus Pod - Ukraine 18:30

6M ago18:30

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Two powerful stories told by refugees from Ukraine who found a welcome in Belfast told in the Black Box in December 2023: Aleksander Szachorin makes a dramatic escape across the border; Viktoriia Shakhorina shows her gratitude on a bicycle.Kirjoittanut Tenx9

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275 - Omagh 32:45

6M ago32:45

32:45

Tenx9 visited Omagh for the first time for true stories of New Beginnings in partnership with the Integrated Education Fund: Charlotte Turnbull rediscovered her love of comedy; Patrick McGrath went from barman to Ironman & Mandy Chism introduced us to Ellie. Paul is your host.Kirjoittanut Tenx9

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Arielle Gamble on climate justice and finding joy 30:03

6M ago30:03

30:03

Join us for this thought-provoking episode with Arielle Gamble, CEO of Groundswell, where she reflects on her transformative journey from art and human rights advocacy to leading a climate action platform. Arielle talks about her recent TED talk on legacies, navigating the intricate web of climate change, and her artistic approach to sense-making. …

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274 - Games 32:50

6M ago32:50

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Three amazing stories from our February evening as part of the NI Science Fest: Dave Thompson discovers pets can win prizes; Niamh Kelly discovers Silage Wars is a thing; Barry McDevitt discovers John McEnroe is someone to be reckoned with. Paul is your host.Kirjoittanut Tenx9

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Thomas Lux — Refrigerator, 1957 14:09

7M ago14:09

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If your home were a museum — and they all are, in a way — what would the contents of your refrigerator say about you and those you live with? In his poem “Refrigerator, 1957,” Thomas Lux opens the door to his childhood appliance and oh, does a three-quarters full jar of maraschino cherries speak volumes. Thomas Lux was an American poet and professo…

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Isabella Tree on transformation and rewilding 58:44

7M ago58:44

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Join me as we delve into a transformative conversation with Isabella Tree, renowned author and rewilding innovator. Isabella shares her profound journey from inheriting a struggling farm in Sussex to pioneering a rewilding project that has sparked global attention.From the liberating decision to cease conventional farming practices to the introduct…

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Rita Wong — flush 15:59

7M ago15:59

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The word “flush” is a verb, as in an activity that we do umpteen times a day. It’s also an adjective that conveys abundance. Fittingly, Rita Wong’s poem “flush” offers a praise song to water’s expansive and unceasing presence in our lives — from our toilets to our teacups, from inside our bodies to outside our buildings, and from our soil to our sk…

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273 - Martha the Witch 34:20

7M ago34:20

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Three wonderful true stories told at the Black Box: get a glimpse of a political life with Rachel Woods; get a listen to the playlist of music-lover Paul Bond; get an insight into loneliness through the eyes of a child with Josephine Hassan. Paul is your host.Kirjoittanut Tenx9

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Maria Dahvana Headley — Beowulf 15:55

7M ago15:55

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Bro — this is definitely not the “Beowulf” that you read back in school. Maria Dahvana Headley’s gutsy, swaggering translation brings the Old English epic poem roaring into this century, showing you why this tale of fraught family ties, power plays and posturing, and mighty, imperfect people is as relevant as ever. Maria Dahvana Headley is the New …

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Michael Klein — Swale 14:02

7M ago14:02

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A horse race from the 1980s may not seem like the obvious inspiration for a poem that celebrates so many of the things that make our lives worth living — good company (human and animal), good books, good food, and honest work — and that is just part of the surprise, delight, and surging joy of Michael Klein’s “Swale.” Michael Klein is a two-time wi…

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Ray Young Bear — Our Bird Aegis 13:45

7M ago13:45

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What holds our bodies together? Yes, there are the biological components, such as the cells, fluids, fibers, but what about the bone-deep stuff, the histories, myths, aches, resolves? In “Our Bird Aegis,” poet Ray Young Bear evokes an adolescent eagle to show how this blend of the visceral, the inherited, and the self-made abides in each of us, no …

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Anna Funder on erasure and the patriarchy 52:40

7M ago52:40

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We’re back with another amazing episode! Our guest this week is Anna Funder, an incredible Australian writer whose books Stasiland and All That I Am are prize winning international best sellers. Her most recent work, Wifedom, is an exploration of Eileen O'Shaughnessy, George Orwell's first wife who was almost successfully erased from history - unti…

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Suji Kwock Kim — Search Engine: Notes from the North Korean-Chinese-Russian Border 15:36

7M ago15:36

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While disputes over contested lands result in damage that can be seen and documented, they also create countless unseen ruptures in the hearts, minds and souls of the humans caught in the chaos. By giving voice to yearning, Suji Kwock Kim’s poem “Search Engine: Notes from the North Korean-Chinese-Russian Border” shows how bearing witness and asking…

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272 - Three Women 26:10

7M ago26:10

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Three women, three themes, three stories from the dark winter evenings: Sarah Mathison is embarrassed by her past; Naomi Green defends her children from abuse; Rachel Smith loves Elton who does’t like to spend money. Paul is your host.Kirjoittanut Tenx9

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Amber McBride — ROLL CALL: NEW TAROT NAMES FOR BLACK GIRLS 16:35

7M ago16:35

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In “ROLL CALL: NEW TAROT NAMES FOR BLACK GIRLS,” Amber McBride treats us to a playful litany of language that twists and leaps and never stumbles. Flavored with old-time Christianity, old-time hoodoo, and a modern alchemy all her own, it talks back to prejudice, reclaims the words meant to take people down, and forges new identities that shimmer wi…

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Carl Dennis — Breath 15:23

7M ago15:23

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A fragile and wondrous technology that we all possess, the human breath powers any number of things in our lives — speeches, feats of music, athleticism, and more. Carl Dennis’s powerful and meditative poem “Breath” calls on us to take a moment, give our breath our full attention, and celebrate it. Carl Dennis is the author of 13 works of poetry, i…

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271 - In the Beginning 2024 33:45

7M ago33:45

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Our first podcast of 2024 & it’s brill. Recorded on 17 January 2024 in the Black Box, Belfast when the theme was In the Beginning: Michael Topping taps to his own beat; Jim Livingstone falls for a gorgeous smile; Pat Scott finds an ending in the beginning. Paul is your host.Kirjoittanut Tenx9

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Elisa Gonzalez — To My Twenty-Four-Year-Old Self 14:49

7M ago14:49

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Our lives are filled with distances, the physical spans that we travel but also the stranger, vaster expanses between our past and our present or between feeling anchored and connected and feeling terribly alone. A poem can capture all of those in a way that a map can’t, as Elisa Gonzalez superbly demonstrates in “To My Twenty-Four-Year-Old Self.” …

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