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Filipino poet Razel Estrella shares her works in progress. Listen to original poetry, notes on writing, and real-world stories that inform a poem. The show also features interviews with artists from v... more
FAQs about The Stunner:How many episodes does The Stunner have?The podcast currently has 55 episodes available.
September 12, 2023Work (success & the power of a line)When it comes to the theme of work vis-a-vis life, I have probably articulated myself better in a previous blog: https://www.razelibrary.com/2023/01/the-corner-rack.htmlIf you enjoyed the poem, you may read it here: https://www.razelibrary.com/2023/01/poem-14.html...more6minPlay
September 05, 2023A Good Job (internal rhymes & recognition)When you're an adult, what do you talk about? Work, family, work, sex, work, the meaning of life, work.If you enjoyed the poem, you may read it here: https://www.razelibrary.com/2022/12/poem-13-2022.html...more6minPlay
August 29, 2023FLAMES (prompts & stanzas)Here's a product of a poetry prompt and fun high school games.It's nice to be back with fresh (or in most cases "old new / new old") experiences.If you enjoyed the poem, you may read it here: https://www.razelibrary.com/2023/08/poetry-prompt-thematic-unity.html...more10minPlay
July 10, 2023A short break from the poetry laboratoryThe Stunner will return in August! In the meantime, please enjoy the show's very first video episode.Side story: as soon as I stopped recording, I remembered the word: 'constructive criticism'. Yes, I welcome that and I would like to invite you once again to share your thoughts, comments and suggestions. Or just say hello! That would be nice.Episode chapters:(00:31) Podcast relaunch(02:37) Consistency(04:18) Make better bad poems(06:30) Benefits of recording yourself(07:28) Talk to meEpisode afterthoughts: https://stunnerpod.medium.com/video-podcast-number-one-of-many-f152c4ae59da...more10minPlay
July 03, 2023A Few Good Years (writing habits & what ifs)When does a writing habit become a bad habit? And what would you do in that very logical scenario where a genie would grant you three wishes?If you enjoyed the poem, you may read it here: https://www.razelibrary.com/2022/08/poem-9-2022.html...more6minPlay
June 26, 2023The Missing Day (turning 40 & feeling it)Spot the bad math in the commentary. Haha!If you enjoyed the poem, you may read it here: https://www.razelibrary.com/2023/02/poem-15.htmlFor episode afterthoughts, visit The Stunner Blog: https://stunnerpod.medium.com/editing-spoken-typo-a1524ca7ea88...more4minPlay
June 19, 2023Birthday Line Breaks (pretentious enjambments & fake profundity)Another fluff that I'd like to share. If only to prove the importance of conscientious line-cutting.If you enjoyed the poem and was curious about the actual line breaks, click here: https://www.razelibrary.com/2022/03/poem-3-2022.html...more2minPlay
June 12, 2023Tooth (losing teeth & somehow losing your mind)If you enjoyed the poem 'Tooth', you may read it here: https://www.razelibrary.com/2022/09/poem-10-2022.htmlAs for a more in-depth essay on losing teeth, go this way please: https://www.razelibrary.com/2022/10/losing-teeth.html...more5minPlay
June 05, 2023The Idea (when you record an idea & it sucks)Does everything need to be documented?If you enjoyed the poem, you may read it here: https://www.razelibrary.com/2022/03/poem-4-2022.html...more4minPlay
May 08, 2023Girl (commanding yourself to sit down & write!)99% of the time, we produce something between rubbish and mediocre. This poem is one of those fluff finger exercises that I think has potential, has a bit of strange charm — like the person who inspired it.If you enjoyed the poem, you may read it here: https://www.razelibrary.com/2022/02/poem-2-2022.html...more3minPlay
FAQs about The Stunner:How many episodes does The Stunner have?The podcast currently has 55 episodes available.