The Poets

Ep 73 - Eli Whittington


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Eli is a queer Colorado poet, parent, hiker, gardener, singer-songwriter, urban farmer, tiler and contractor.  They've had poems published in multiple zines and reviews including Spit Poet Zine, Dark Moon Zine, and South Broadway Ghost Society. Their book, Treat Me Like You Treat the Earth, sold out after publication in 2019 and is slated for re-publication this year.  Their self-published chapbook, Confessions from the Brink of Ecocide, came out in 2023.  Their new book, Better Ways of Being Human, is currently being submitted.  They are lead singer of "Eli and the Hypotheticals" and  yes, they will help you build your garden bed.  (More punk than Brice since 2016)

Follow Eli on IG @elithewhittington and follow their band, Eli and the Hypotheticals @eliandthehypotheticals

Eli's book, Treat Me Like You Treat The Earth, published through Suspect Press

Eli's poem, Treat Me Like You Treat The Earth, featured on the Punketry album by Black Market Translation

Eli's poem, Languishing, published through South Broadway Ghost Society

Soundcloud for Eli's band, Eli and the Hypotheticals

In this episode:

Songs

  1. I Don't Want to Go Out (0:24)
  2. Secret and Deep (4:22)
  3. Seek (8:39)
  4. Poems

    1. Idolatry (12:07)
    2. Confession (13:42)
    3. You Will Find No Greater (18:28)
    4. Flickering Lessons (21:16)
    5. Vultures (22:16)
    6. I Am But A Humble Builder (23:07)
    7. Religious Experience (25:26)
    8. Good With God (27:47)
    9. ...more
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