A monthly podcast for the spoken word scene in London and beyond. Contact us on Twitter at @DeadDarlingsPod
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Episode 41a: 100 Lockdown Sonnets
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In the latest book club mini-episode, Hannah, Laurie and Rebecca discuss 100 Lockdown Sonnets by Jacqueline Saphra. The book is available here: https://ninearchespress.com/publications/poetry-collections/100-lockdown-sonnetsPar Dead Darlings
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Episode 41: Tom Juniper
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We're back Darlings! After a prolonged hiatus, we are back to talk monsters, Edinburgh and indentity with Tom Juniper. There's also a sneak peek of our book club episode, which will be out later this month.Tom Juniper's book Monstrous is available here https://ko-fi.com/tomjuniper/shopPar Dead Darlings
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Episode 40: Daisy Thurston-Gent
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This month Rebecca and Hannah chat to poet, producer and podcaster Daisy Thurston-Gent about creating communities, stage fright and lost queer history.The poem of the month is from one Laurie Eaves, who was on holiday so couldn't join us for recording, but managed to send us some words.No book club this month folks, but normal service will be resum…
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Episode 39: Demi Anter
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Rebecca, Laurie and Hannah chat to Demi Anter about her collection Small Machines, the different poetry scenes in London, Berlin and the US, and the fun of attempting to get an artist's visa in the UK. There's also a poem from Ned Ashcroft and a sneak peak of our book review episode on Whatever You've Got by Molly Naylor. That episode will be out i…
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Episode 38a: Bless the Daughter Raised by a Voice in Her Head by Warsan Shire
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In this month's book club mini episode Hannah, Laurie and Rebecca chat about Warsan Shire's Bless the Daughter Raised by a Voice in Her Head.The book is available here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/bless-the-daughter-raised-by-a-voice-in-her-head/warsan-shire/9781784743703The article Laurie references where Bernadette Evaristo interview Warsan …
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Episode 38: Sam J Grudgings
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This month, Laurie, Hannah and Rebecca chat to Bristol-based poet Sam J Grudgings about punk, writing a sequel to the Bible and his explosive performance style.Plus there's poem from Joss Affleck and a sneak preview of our book review episode on Bless the Daughter Raised by a Voice in Her Head by Warsan Shire, which will be out later this month.You…
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Epsiode 37a: Manorism by Yomi Sode
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In this month's book club mini-epsiode, Rebecca, Hannah and Laurie chat about Manorism by Yomi Sode.The book examines the lives of Black British men through the themes of family, survival, generational trauma and the complexities of belonging.You can find out more about the book, and where to buy it here: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/445753/mano…
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Episode 37: Kayla Martell Feldman
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This month, Hannah, Laurie and Rebecca chat to Kayla Martell Feldman about the differences between page and stage poetry, self-publishing and her new collection Same Story, out in November. There's also a preview of this month's book review episode on Yomi Sode's Manorism and a poem from Vron McIntyre. You can find out more about Kayla at her websi…
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2022 Christmas Stocking Open Mic
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You've all been very good this year, so here is a Christmas Stocking stuffed with fabulous open mic poetry for you to enjoy. We've got brilliant poems from Trisha Bloomfield, Heather Moulson, George Parker, Robert Garnham, Amanda Nicholson & Andy N, Dan Webber, Tim Kiely and Ellen Clayton. Thank you to everyone who submitted to us. Wishing you all …
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Episode 36a: Blue Horses by Mary Oliver
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In this book club mini-episode Hannah, Laurie and Rebecca discuss Blue Horses by Mary Oliver. Plus there's information about how to take part in our Christmas Stocking open mic special episode. Blue Horses by Mary Oliver is available here: https://www.hachette.co.uk/little-brown-news/2020/03/20/blue-horses%E2%80%8B-by-mary-oliver/…
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Episode 35a: Witch by Rebecca Tamas
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In this book club mini-episode, Rebecca, Laurie and Hannah discuss Witch by Rebecca Tamas. Plus there are details of how to enter our Christmas Stocking open mic special. You can get your hands on a copy of Witch here: https://www.poetrybooks.co.uk/products/witch-rebecca-tamasPar Dead Darlings
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Episode 36: Kath Blair
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This month we chat to the best dressed poem in any room, Kath Blair. There's also a poem from Matt Sowerby and a sneak preview of our book club mini-episode on Mary Oliver's Blue Horses. You can find out more about Kath here: https://www.kblair.co.uk/You can find Matt on all social media as @sourbee_matt and his website is mattsowerby.co.uk…
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Epsiode 35: Dean Atta
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This month Rebecca, Laurie and Hannah chat to poet and novelist Dean Atta, about writing novels in verse, writing for young people and how to include hope in your work. We've also got a poem from Jake Nathan, and a sneak peek of this month's Book Club episode (out later this month) on Witch by Rebecca Tamás.…
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Episode 34a: All the Men I Never Married by Kim Moore
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In this month's bookclub mini-espisode, Laurie, Hannah and Rebecca chat about All the Men I Never Married by Kim Moore.You can find out more about Kim Moore here: https://www.kimmoorepoet.co.uk/The book is available from the publishers here: https://twitter.com/alibrady1860/status/1574417566432362498?s=46&t=JKNBoBL_8UcNQLoKcZUPXA…
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Episode 34: Anthony Anaxagorou
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This month, Rebecca, Hannah and Laurie are joined by Anthony Anaxagorou to discuss empire, Paul Simon and really long poems.Plus there's a taster of our Book Club Mini Episode on All the Men I Never Married by Kim Moore - that episode will be out later this month.You can find out more about Anthony here: https://anthonyanaxagorou.com/…
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Episode 33: Open Mic Special
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This month we hand the mic over and invite our listeners to take to the audio stage for our Open Mic Special!Featuring poetry from Amanda Nicholson, Andy N, Ellen Clayton, Fiona Broadhurst, Daniel Flenley, Tim Kiely and Christopher Kraken. Thank you to everyone who took part!For more information about the open mic poets, visit:Amanda Nicholson: htt…
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Vogon Slam 2022 Special
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Welcome to the Vogon Slam, the poetry slam which goes looking for the worst poetry in the galaxy!Inspired by The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, the Vogon Slam is an annual poetry competition where the worst poet wins. This year's event took place virtually on 25 May - and Dead Darlings is proud to present the audio of the event here for your dis…
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An announcement from the DD team:Hello Darlings!August’s episode is going to be one of our open mic special episodes, so that means we’d like you to get involved. If you’d like to take part, simply make a recording of yourself reading your poem on your phone’s voice memo app, or using a computer, and email it to deaddarlingspodcast@gmail.com before…
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Episode 32: Dr Katie Ailes
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This month's interview is with Dr Katie Ailes, whose PhD explored authenticity in spoken word and performance poetry. We've also got a poem from Jake Wild Hall, and a taster of our Book Club, featuring Amnion by Stephanie Sy-Quia. The full book club epsiode will be out later this month.Par Dead Darlings
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Episode 31a: Rebel Without Applause by Lemn Sissay
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In the latest Bookclub episode, Laurie, Hannah and Rebecca chat about Rebel Without Applause by Lemn Sissay.Copies of the book are available here: https://canongate.co.uk/books/201-rebel-without-applause/Par Dead Darlings
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Episode 31: Jasmine Gardosi
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This month's interview is with the Birmingham-based poet and beatbox extraordinaire Jasmine Gardosi. There's also poetry from Ken Cumberlidge and a sneak preview of our Book Club episode (full episode out later this month), looking at Rebel Without Applause by Lemn Sissay.Par Dead Darlings
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Episode 30a: All the Names Given by Raymond Antrobus
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In this month's Book Club episode, Laurie, Hannah and Rebecca chat about All the Names Given by Raymond Antrobus. The book is available here: https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/raymond-antrobus/all-the-names-given/9781529059496Par Dead Darlings
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Epsiode 30: Matthais 'Munkey' Ediger
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This month Rebecca, Hannah and Laurie chat to the poet Matthias 'Munkey' Ediger about writing in translation, dance and his impressive range of personalised t-shirts. And they discuss All the Names Given by Raymond Antrobus in the sneak preview of our book club mini-epsiode, out later this month. (Sorry this episode has been delayed, Rebecca caught…
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Episode 29a: Surge by Jay Bernard
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In this month's Book Club mini-episode, Hannah, Laurie and Rebecca chat about Surge by Jay Bernard. The book is available to purchase here: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/111/1116412/surge/9781784742614.htmlPar Dead Darlings
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Episode 29: Kathryn O'Driscoll
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This month, Rebecca, Hannah and Laurie chat to Kathryn O'Driscoll and hear a poem from Faizah. There's also a sneak peak at this month's Bookclub mini-epsiode, looking at Surge by Jay Bernard. You can find out more about Kathryn here https://kathrynodriscoll.com/ and buy copies of her collection Cliff Notes here https://poetryod.bigcartel.com/. You…
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Episode 28a: Hera Lindsay Bird by Hera Lindsay Bird
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This month Laurie, Hannah and Rebecca chat about Hera Lindsay Bird's self-titled debut collection Hera Lindsay Bird.The book is available to purchase here https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/307/307929/hera-lindsay-bird/9780141987408.htmlPar Dead Darlings
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Epsiode 28: Salena Godden
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This month's interview is with Salena Godden, who shares an extract from her novel Mrs Death Misses Death. We've also got a poem from Beth Hartley and a sneak preview of our bookclub episode, which will be out later in the month, where we discuss Hera Lindsay Bird's collection Hera Lindsay Bird.More information about Salena Godden is available here…
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Episode 27a: Cunto by Joelle Taylor
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Hannah, Laurie and Rebecca discuss Joelle Taylor's TS Elliot Prize-winning collection Cunto and Othered Poems.The Youtube interview with Joelle that Rebecca mentions is available here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxmp0eUl2xUCunto and Other Poems is available from the publishers here:https://saqibooks.com/books/the-westbourne-press/cnto/…
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Episode 27: Pete 'The Temp' Bearder
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This month Rebecca, Hannah and Laurie interview Pete 'The Temp' Bearder about his book and show Stage Invasion, which explore the roots and impact of spoken word poetry as an artform.Plus there's a taster of our book club episode featuring C+nto and Othered Poems by Joelle Taylor, which will be out later in the month. For more information about Pet…
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Episode 26a: Christmas Poems by Wendy Cope
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In this month's bookclub mini-episode, Rebecca and Laurie chat about Christmas Poems by Wendy Cope.The book is available here: faber.co.uk/product/9780571338580-christmas-poems/Par Dead Darlings
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Episode 26: Malaika Kergode
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This month, Hannah and Laurie chat to Bristol-based poet Malaika Kergode. Plus we have a poem from Kayla Martell Feldman, and there's a taster of our mini-bookclub episode, which will be out later in the month.Par Dead Darlings
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Episode 25a: How to Fly by Barbara Kingsolver
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In this month's bookclub mini-episode, Hannah, Rebecca and Laurie discuss How to Fly (In 10,000 Easy Lessons) by Barbara Kingsolver.The book is available from publishers Faber and Faber here: https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571359905-how-to-fly/Par Dead Darlings
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Episode 25: Tim Kiely
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This month's guest is barrister and poet Tim Kiely, and our poem of the month is by Elle Dillon-Reams.Plus there's a sneak preview of our Book Club epsiode, where we discuss How to Fly in 10,000 Easy Lessons by Barbara Kingsolver. The full episode will be out later this month. Tim Kiely's pamphlet Hymn to the Smoke is out now on Indigo Dreams press…
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Episode 24a: Wife by Tiphanie Yanique
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In this month's bookclub mini-episode, Rebecca, Hannah and Laurie chat about Wife by Tiphanie Yanique. The book is available here: https://www.peepaltreepress.com/books/wifePar Dead Darlings
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Episode 24: Robert Garnham
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We're back! This month we chat to Robert Garnham about comedy, poetry and the tricky task of choosing a title.There's also a taster of our Book Club epsiode, looking at Wife by Tiphanie YaniqueAnd we hear a poem from Hannah Gordon in memory of Dean McKee.Par Dead Darlings
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Sessions: Sonia Burns and Camille McCawley
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A live session double bill featuring a joint set from Sonia Burns and Camille McCawley.Dead Darlings has joined the PBH Edinburgh Digital Free Fringe!Dead Darlings sessions are live zoom events comprising a set from a fantastic poet and a round of quick-fire questions to help you get to know them a little better.Find Sonia on Facebook as Sonia Poet…
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A live session featuring a set from Tina Sederholm.Dead Darlings has joined the PBH Edinburgh Digital Free Fringe!Dead Darlings sessions are live zoom events comprising a set from a fantastic poet and a round of quick-fire questions to help you get to know them a little better.Tina's latest book, This Is Not Therapy, is out now - to purchase a copy…
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Sessions: Elizabeth McGeown
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A live session featuring a set from Elizabeth McGeownDead Darlings has joined the PBH Edinburgh Digital Free Fringe!Dead Darlings sessions are live zoom events comprising a set from a fantastic poet and a round of quick-fire questions to help you get to know them a little better.Elizabeth is appearing in her own Free Fringe show - you can find out …
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A live session featuring a set from Arden Fitzroy.Dead Darlings has joined the PBH Edinburgh Digital Free Fringe!Dead Darlings sessions are live zoom events comprising a set from a fantastic poet and a round of quick-fire questions to help you get to know them a little better.Arden is the lead producer on the RISE Collective’s Amplify Podcast, avai…
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A live session featuring a set from Robert Garnham.Dead Darlings has joined the PBH Edinburgh Digital Free Fringe!Dead Darlings sessions are live zoom events comprising a set from a fantastic poet and a round of quick-fire questions to help you get to know them a little better.Robert is appearing in his own Free Fringe show - you can find out more …
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A live session featuring a set from Beth Hartley. Dead Darlings has joined the PBH Edinburgh Digital Free Fringe!Dead Darlings sessions are live zoom events comprising a set from a fantastic poet and a round of quick-fire questions to help you get to know them a little better.Beth's collection, What If Stars, is out now - you can find out where to …
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Dead Darlings Sessions: Mary Dickins
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Dead Darlings has joined the PBH Edinburgh Digital Free Fringe!Dead Darlings sessions are live zoom events, featuring a set from a fantastic poet and a round of quick-fore questions to help you get to know them a little better,This episode features Mary Dickins.Mary's collection, Happiness FM, is available here: https://happinessfm.bigcartel.com/…
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Episode 23: Vogon Slam 2021 Special
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This month listeners of the Dead Darlings podcast are invited to listen eavesdrop on some of the worst poetry in the universe (as long as they've bought their towel and filled in the requisite paperwork in triplicate).This episode is a recording of the Vogon Poetry Slam 2021, a competitive poetry event where the worst poet wins. Grab a sick bag and…
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Episode 22a: The Air Year by Caroline Bird
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In this month's book club episode, Rebecca, Laurie and Hannah chat about The Air Year by Caroline BirdPar Dead Darlings
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Episode 22: Tina Sederholm
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This month, Rebecca, Hannah and Laurie interview Tina Sederholm. Plus we announce the winner of our "All the things I didn't do in lockdown" poem competition.And there's a sneak preview of our book club episode, which will be out later this month and features The Air Year by Caroline Bird.Par Dead Darlings
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Episode 21a: Poor by Caleb Femi
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Rebecca, Hannah and Laurie are joined by the Repeat Beat Poet to discuss the poetry collection Poor by Caleb Femi.Par Dead Darlings
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Episode 21: The Repeat Beat Poet
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This month, we interview The Repeat Beat Poet and hear a poem from Chris Lanyon.Our book review will be released as a separate episode later in the month - we'll be talking about Poor by Caleb Femi, so look out for that in a couple of weeks' time.Par Dead Darlings
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Episode 20: Hannah Chutzpah
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This month we interview our very own Hannah Chutzpah.We also chat about Rendang by Will Harris and hear a strangely erotic poem about Cthulu from Robin LambollPar Dead Darlings
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Episode 19: Edalia Day
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This month we're joined by poet, theatremaker and animator Edalia Day, we chat about What Girls Do In the Dark by Rosie Garland and hear a poem from Liv Winter.Par Dead Darlings
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Episode 18: Jamal Hassan
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This month we interview poet Jamal Hassan, chat about My Darling From the Lions by Rachel Long and hear a poem from Robert GarnhamPar Dead Darlings
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