<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2232617/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>Rudyard Kipling’s If— and The Two-Sided Man aren’t just poems—they’re survival guides wrapped in verse. Fierce, honest, and deeply human, they capture the struggle to stay balanced in a world constantly pulling us apart.In this episode, Keith dives into the raw beauty of these two masterworks—and shares why they’ve stayed with him through life’s storms. These aren’t just words on a page; they’re mirrors, provocations, and quiet companions for when the world gets loud.Join him for a deeply personal journey into Kipling’s most powerful poetry—and discover why, in moments of doubt and duality, Kipling still has something urgent to say.Referral Links: <a href='https://amzn.to/4dqMBLE'>Rudyard Kipling</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2232617/support">Support the show</a>For books written and published by Keith Hocton<a href='https://www.entrepotpublishing.com/'>www.entrepotpublishing.com</a>

Send us Fan Mail Rudyard Kipling’s If— and The Two-Sided Man aren’t just poems—they’re survival guides wrapped in verse. Fierce, honest, and deeply human, they capture the struggle to stay balanced in a world constantly pulling us apart. In this episode, Keith dives into the raw beauty of these two masterworks—and shares why they’ve stayed with him through life’s storms. These aren’t just words on a page; they’re mirrors, provocations, and quiet companions for when the world gets loud. Join him for a deeply personal journey into Kipling’s most powerful poetry—and discover why, in moments of doubt and duality, Kipling still has something urgent to say. Referral Links: Rudyard Kipling Support the show For books written and published by Keith Hocton www.entrepotpublishing.com

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2232617/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us Fan Mail</a>Rudyard Kipling’s If— and The Two-Sided Man aren’t just poems—they’re survival guides wrapped in verse. Fierce, honest, and deeply human, they capture the struggle to stay balanced in a world constantly pulling us apart.In this episode, Keith dives into the raw beauty of these two masterworks—and shares why they’ve stayed with him through life’s storms. These aren’t just words on a page; they’re mirrors, provocations, and quiet companions for when the world gets loud.Join him for a deeply personal journey into Kipling’s most powerful poetry—and discover why, in moments of doubt and duality, Kipling still has something urgent to say.Referral Links:&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/4dqMBLE" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rudyard Kipling</a><a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2232617/support" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support the show</a>For books written and published by Keith Hocton<a href="https://www.entrepotpublishing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.entrepotpublishing.com</a>

Kipling’s Shadow: The Dark Wisdom of 'If'

Keith Hockton, FRAS, is a writer, publisher, and award-winning podcaster based in Penang, Malaysia, with a deep passion for uncovering the stories that shaped our world. As the Southeast Asia Editor for International Living magazine, Keith explores the intersections of history, culture, and modern life across the region.A dynamic lecturer and storyteller, he speaks internationally on Southeast Asian politics, economics, and history—bringing the past to life with clarity, wit, and insight. Keith is also a proud Fellow of The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland and is on a mission to make history not only accessible but genuinely entertaining for everyone. His published books include:• Atlas of Australian Dive Sites - Travellers Edition (Harper Collins Australia, 2003).• Penang - An inside guide to its historic homes, buildings, monuments and parks (MPH Publishing, 2012; 2nd Edition 2014; 3rd Edition 2017).• Festivals of Malaysia (Trafalgar Publishing, 2015).• The Habitat Penang Hill: A pocket history (Entrepot Publishing, 2018)• Alana and the Secret Life of Trees at Night (Entrepot Publishing, 2018)• Penang Then &amp; Now: A Century of Change in Pictures (Entrepot Publishing, 2019; 2nd Edition 2021 • Bersama Lima - Five Together (Entrepot Publishing, 2022) www.entrepotpublishing.com

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Keith Hockton, FRAS, is a writer, publisher, and award-winning podcaster based in Penang, Malaysia, with a deep passion for uncovering the stories that shaped our world. As the Southeast Asia Editor for International Living magazine, Keith explores the intersections of history, culture, and modern life across the region. A dynamic lecturer and storyteller, he speaks internationally on Southeast Asian politics, economics, and history—bringing the past to life with clarity, wit, and insight. Keith is also a proud Fellow of The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland and is on a mission to make history not only accessible but genuinely entertaining for everyone. His published books include: • Atlas of Australian Dive Sites - Travellers Edition (Harper Collins Australia, 2003). • Penang - An inside guide to its historic homes, buildings, monuments and parks (MPH Publishing, 2012; 2nd Edition 2014; 3rd Edition 2017). • Festivals of Malaysia (Trafalgar Publishing, 2015). • The Habitat Penang Hill: A pocket history (Entrepot Publishing, 2018) • Alana and the Secret Life of Trees at Night (Entrepot Publishing, 2018) • Penang Then & Now: A Century of Change in Pictures (Entrepot Publishing, 2019; 2nd Edition 2021 • Bersama Lima - Five Together (Entrepot Publishing, 2022) www.entrepotpublishing.com

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