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 Poetry Tavern episodes:

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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June 07, 2026 Episode 38 - Theater
In this episode, we talk about poems to do with theatre, with poems from Len Verwey and Wallace Stevens.

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May 31, 2026Episode 37 - Dance
In this episodes, we look at poems that adress the topic of dance, whether that is specific dances or just the expressive movement as a whole. This episode includes poems from both Myles C Poydras and Billy Collins.
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Instagram - @thepoetrytavern

Email - [email protected]

Website - thepoetrytavern.co.uk

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May 24, 2026 Episode 36 - Solitude
In this episode, we explore the theme of Solitude through poetry, with poems by Robert Duncan and Greg Sellers.
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Website - thepoetrytavern.co.uk
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May 18, 2026 Episode 6 - Ars Poetica
This episode is all about poems talking about writing poetry, with works by Marianne Moore and Charles Bukowski

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May 18, 2026 Episode 32 - Movies
This episode discusses poems all about the silver screen and the human emotion associated with movies, with poems by Denise Duhamel and Haji Kharari.

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May 18, 2026 Episode 33 - Games
A reflective Poetry Tavern episode exploring poems about games, from card-table companionship and grief in Louise Glück’s “Widows” to luck, fate, and obsession in Christina Rossetti’s “The Queen of Hearts.”
Join us for a thoughtful discussion on how simple games can reveal loneliness, love, rivalry, and the strange ways people try to hold on.

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May 18, 2026 Episode 34 - TV
A playful Poetry Tavern episode exploring poems about TV, from Rodney Jones’s look at television as a once-taboo temptation to Bruce Lansky’s funny take on family hypocrisy and screen time.
Charlotte reflects on how television can be feared, mocked, loved, and deeply meaningful, showing how even “bad TV” poems can spark thoughtful ideas.

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May 18, 2026 Episode 35 - Phones
A thoughtful Poetry Tavern episode exploring poems about phones, from the frustration of automated call systems in Kirin O’Driscoll’s “Please Hold” to digital longing and illusion in Thomas Wells’s “Social Media Princess.”
Charlotte reflects on how modern communication can connect, isolate, mislead, and trap us, revealing the strange emotional weight carried by phones and screens.

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May 17, 2026 Episode 34 - Phones
A thoughtful Poetry Tavern episode exploring poems about phones, from the frustration of automated call systems in Kirin O’Driscoll’s “Please Hold” to digital longing and illusion in Thomas Wells’s “Social Media Princess.”
Charlotte reflects on how modern communication can connect, isolate, mislead, and trap us, revealing the strange emotional weight carried by phones and screens.

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FAQs about The Poetry Tavern:

How many episodes does The Poetry Tavern have?

The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.