The Poetry Tavern

By Charlotte Daems

Welcome to The Poetry Tavern, a show about poetry and all its parts. Join us as we explore the world of poetry, from classic verses to contemporary works, discussing what poetry truly means and how it... more

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The podcast currently has 51 episodes available.

The Poetry Tavern episodes:

August 16, 2026Episode 48 - Joel O'Connor
Welcome in to the Tavern, one and all, where I am joined today by Joel O'Connor to talk about his poetry and inspirations.
Show Notes:
Find Locust at the following links;

https://talesfromthetreehouse.com.au/shop/locusts-and-other-poems/

Audio reading:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0twF15fe5hg&t=1s

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Website - thepoetrytavern.co.uk

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August 09, 2026Episode 47 - Ross Wilcock
Welcome in to the Poetry Tavern, where today we are joined by Ross Wilcock a wonderful Glasgow-based poet. Come in and listen to us talk all about poetry.
Show Notes:
Poems in this Episode

- Twisted Tales - by Ross Wilcock

- Strawberries - by Edwin Morgan

Find Ross at...

Instagram - @RossWilcockMedia

https://www.speculativebooks.net/shop/once-upon-a-time-in-glasgow-by-ross-wilcock

https://freefringe.org.uk/shows/love-in-all-its-colours/

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August 02, 2026Episode 46 - Mark Spencer Turner
This week, I had the privalege of speaking to the Tavern's first ever guest, Mark Spencer Turner, all about his work and works that have inspired him in the realm of both english-language and Scottish Gaelic poetry!
Show Notes:
Find Mark at...

Instagram - @Marcas_mac

Website - https://www.marcasmac.scot/

Check out Mark's own poetry at https://www.marcasmac.scot/about-6

The poem read by Mark was...

Anna Frater - Aon phòg

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July 26, 2026Episode 45 - Radio
Welcome, once again, into the Poetry Tavern! This week, we are exploring poetry to do with the radio. This includes poems from Tom Clark and Michael McFee.
Show Notes:
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July 19, 2026Episode 44 - Rome
In this episode, we discuss poems surrounding the mighty Rome, whether that be the empire or the city, with poems from Stanley Moss and Lewis Turco.
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July 12, 2026Episode 43 - Comedy
In this episode, we discuss poetry surrounding the topic and theme of comedy, with poems from Patricia Spears Jones and Henri Coulette.
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July 05, 2026Episode 42 - Sci-Fi
In this episode, we talk about sci-fi and poems that talk about sci-fi stuff, with poems by Tracy K Smith and Ryan Teitman.
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June 28, 2026Episode 41 - Travel
In this episode we talk about poems that in some way relate to travel, with poems from Sheenagh Pugh and Martha Medeiros.
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June 21, 2026Episode 40 - Pop Culture
In this episode, we talk about poems that are centred around pop culture, specifically figures from popular culture, with poems that by Juana Adcock and Desree.
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June 14, 2026Episode 39 - Crows
In this episode, we look at poems related to and talking about crows, with examples from Ted Hughes and Margaret Atwood.
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FAQs about The Poetry Tavern:

How many episodes does The Poetry Tavern have?

The podcast currently has 51 episodes available.