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Sarah Krieg and Ash Raymond James talk to poets from Aotearoa New Zealand in their studio in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Their goal? To open your mind about what poetry could be. Guests include local sl... more
FAQs about Poetry Snaps:How many episodes does Poetry Snaps have?The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.
March 02, 2026S3 Ep 2 - Jessie FentonShe's a woman of many talents - Jessie Fenton joins us in the studio with a kiwi accent as strong as ever. We talk about the thrill of the slam, fallow fields and the need for beautiful surrounds. Importantly, she teaches Ash the joys of a Rainbow Paddlepop. ...more39minPlay
February 16, 2026S3 Ep 1 - Ash Raymond James and Sarah KriegAsh (aka Mr. Lamp) is the force behind Yellowlamp - a monthly poetry event in Auckland. He's nerdy, silly and fiercely Welsh. In this episode, Ash finds his seat as our new co-host and turns the tables on Sarah, who finally gets to be a guest....more1h 2minPlay
January 20, 2026Poetry Snaps Trailer - Szn 3We're back baby! Aotearoa's poetry scene is thriving, and Poetry Snaps is back with more yarns and a brand-spankin' new host! ...more1minPlay
July 06, 2023S2 Ep 4 - Jamie TrowerJamie Trower started writing as a way to help him recover from a skiing accident he had as a child. Since then, he’s published a number of poetry collections, established his career as a magazine writer, and started his own publishing house: Birdboy Press. This week on Poetry Snaps we talk about how we can create worlds with words when we are faced with isolation. We dive into the experience of rejection, and explore the reasons why everyone loves drama class in high school....more1h 7minPlay
May 21, 2023S2 Ep 3 - Ruby MacomberRuby is a poet, storyteller, creative facilitator and current student of law. In this episode we talk about her work with Te Kāhui, a youth arts programme promoting storytelling in communities and corrections. We also explore the way Pasifika poets have influenced her writing, and the deeply flawed nature of a “hierarchy” of needs....more1h 4minPlay
April 13, 2023S2 Ep 2 - Claudia JardineŌtautahi based poet and Classics nerd, Claudia Jardine, zooms into the studio via the internet in this episode. In the build-up to the release of her first full-length poetry collection, BITER, we talk about IUDs, pelicans, and the caveats of translating ancient love poems....more1hPlay
February 23, 2023S2 Ep 1 - Queer Bone: Sex Poems with Dan Goodwin, Quinn Allison, Ngaio Simmons, Grace Shelley and Joshua IosefoAs part of Auckland Pride, Sarah and Dan hosted an evening at Movespace where queer poets explored the theme of sex in their poetry. The episode was recorded live in front of an audience, and began with a panel discussion. Then each poet showcased their take on the topic of "queer sex" - whatever that might mean to them....more1h 16minPlay
November 29, 2022Ep 8 - Georgie SilkGeorgie Silk is a poet, theatre maker and counsellor who has done extensive research into the relationship between creativity and dealing with mental distress. This week on Poetry Snaps, we delve into the reasons why writing poetry usually makes you feel good....more1h 3minPlay
October 27, 2022Ep 7 - Dan GoodwinCurrent National Slam Poetry Champion, theatre maker and good friend Dan Goodwin sits down to chat about all the things that lie beneath the words of a poem....more1h 10minPlay
October 13, 2022Ep 6 - Tate FountainTate Fountain is a gentle poet. Her verse matches the delicate flow of her dress. She’s silly, and funny, and is so excited about all the ways poetry in Aotearoa is growing....more1hPlay
FAQs about Poetry Snaps:How many episodes does Poetry Snaps have?The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.