Pathetic and Poetic

Hi, we’re Natalie and we’re Cory and we’re the podcast that desperately wants you to listen but doesn’t want to be that pushy about it, Pathetic and Poetic! Today, Nat and Cory cover the full spectrum of topics, from foods made for children and Polly Pocket politics, to stealing food from your roommates and finding the right moment to strike creatively. This week, Natalie and Cory write emotional golden shovel poems inspired by Rupi Kaur’s book, Milk and Honey. 

Full TW for body grossness on this one, but ya knew it could happen because this is Pathetic (always) and Poetic (sometimes). Cory has just returned from a week long trip to Panama, which brain-blasts Natalie back to highschool. They swap stories about ziplining, fight about who has the worst weather, advise each other on making new friends as an adult, and discuss long poems versus short poems. This week Nat and Cory read truly unhinged poems that blow the doors off the…well…hinges.

Break out the sparklers and hold on to your guts, ‘cause this is P&P’s 10th Episode! We meet our two friends discussing how to develop your own style, trusting your ‘you,’ and Lady Gaga as an acting teacher. They also laugh for 4 and a half straight minutes. This week, Natalie and Cory write poems inspired by ‘Privacy’ by Current Poet Laureate Ada Limón.

Trigger Warning for Perfect Pitch Musical Numbers and Disagreement Over Spider Murders, because this is Pathetic and Poetic. This episode, we check in on our hosts discussing their weak and feeble immune systems, Suddenly Seymour, the correct way to dispose of a house bug, the anxiety of people cooler than you, and Natalie’s cable-less and “grim” childhood. Nat and Cory write poems inspired by songs from their 2022 Spotify Wrapped.

Both P&Ps are down for the count as Natalie is injured and Cory is ill. Between sniffs and winces, they discuss dream break ups, the true way to apologize, plane problems, and manifesting your own ideas at the right time. This week, Nat and Cory write poems about bagels, baggage and moving on.

Singing songs, goofy laughs, and bits on bits! Is this unusual? Nope! Because it's Pathetic and Poetic. On this week’s episode, Natalie and Cory talk about Nat’s new job, the trouble of being forced to be creative, the hidden politics of boxed wines, and as always, Riverdale. But don’t get too comfy. Is that a time jump on the event horizon as we hear them write poems about idealized dream futures FROM THE FUTURE?? 

How many times can two good friends re-introduce themselves to each other? The answer may NOT surprise you, because this is Pathetic and Poetic. Natalie and Cory start with a gorgeous song about squeaky chairs, a deep conversation about facing and dealing with rejection, using pen names to hide your identity, and coming up with themes when submitting to publications. This week, Natalie and Cory write poems to fit into potential publications about humor, trauma, and being lost.

Drop your socks and pop on your smocks, Natalie and Cory are suddenly experts in art and culture. Are they really? Maybe. They chat about their different artsy weekends, being manic-pixie-dream-thems, and their perfect poetry one liners. All this wrapped up in a horrid Russian accent. This week, Nat and Cor write poems based on each other’s first lines.

Starting with a bang, Natalie injures herself and Cory laughs maniacally. These incredibly fit fitness experts talk about fitness, dedicating to a manageable goal, understanding failure, and dolphins assault. This week, Nat and Cory write two tasty poems with the words wayward, precipice, akimbo, and tirade in them.

On this super chill episode of Pathetic and Poetic, Natalie and Cory chat about gross mouth sounds, wedding dancing, and two spot-on Sam Elliot impressions. This week they write and read super chill and spooky poems. Did we mention it’s super chill?