Poetry Corner

Sharing stories from his past, poet, writer and presenter, Ian McMillan explores what kickstarted his life in writing. He teaches me about The Elusive Trout and how he uses parameters and daily rituals to keep honing his skills as a wordsmith. Ian steps into Poetry Corner to read The Computer’s First Christmas Card by Edwin Morgan and I follow suit with my own nonsense poem inspired by Andy Kaufman.

Chat recorded in March 2020

Beer, poetry and a foray into festivities with poet, playwright and actor, Ben Norris. We chat about Ben's success as a Poetry Slam Champion, ego, lockdown mental health and of course, his beginnings of writing poetry. We take a sidestep into The Real Ale Podcast and Ben educates me about Only Fans before he visits Poetry Corner to read Before the War, We Made a Child by Ilya Kaminski. 

Chat recorded in November 2020.

Chat recorded in February 2020.

In the first episode of Poetry Corner, I chat to musician, Ennio The Little Brother about the origins of his songwriting and how his lyrics have developed. We also have a detailed discussion about yoghurt and spoons as he becomes my first guest to read poetry whilst eating a Müller Corner.

Chat recorded in October 2020.

Snippets of the chats I've had with my guests. Episode 1 will be released on 7th October 2021 (National Poetry Day!)

A podcast full of words from mouths full of yoghurt.

A podcast full of words from mouths full of yoghurt.