The Elixir Poetry Podcast
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British poet Helen Wing has spent the past 20 years living between the UK, China and the Middle East, experiencing first-hand the human impact of poetry across borders. On The Elixir Poetry Podcast, she asks anonymous individuals from around the world to read the poem that has touched them the most, and to unveil why. (Each episode includes original music)
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- 42. The Voice Of A Woman 1000 Years Ago. Andreea Reads ‘Wulf and Eadwacer’ An Old English Poem · 34 minIn this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Andrea about the Old English poem called ‘Wulf and Eadwacer’ which appears in the Exeter Book (c.1000) Free texts of the poems and…
- 41. The Poetry of Laurier Tiernan: 'Fifty-Five Ways to Survive' Read & Discussed With the Poet! · 28 minIn this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Laurier Tiernan about his poetry book Fifty-Five Ways to Survive, Cinquante-cinq voies de survie (Poésie visuelle pour la…
- 40. “I Always Followed My Internal Compass”. Carlotta Reads Puerto Rican Poet Julia de Burgos in Spanish & English · 31 minIn this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Carlotta about the poem ‘Yo misma fui mi ruta’ by the Puerto Rican poet Julia de Burgos (1914-1953) Carlotta and Helen explore…
- 39. Gaza ‘My Motherland’ & The Therapy of Writing Poetry with Rana · 20 minIn this moving episode, Helen talks with Rana, a teacher and poet from Gaza, who shares her heartfelt poem“My Motherland.” Written during her first journey away from home, the…
- 38. Uber Driver, Actor, and Writer: Sunny Patel's Poems About People · 30 minIn this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Sunny about his own poems. Free texts of the poems and extra episode info! Support The Elixir Poetry Podcast, buy Helen a coffee…
- 37. ‘How to Triumph Like a Girl’ by Ada Limón read by Dawn McMahon · 18 minIn this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Dawn McMahon about the poem ‘How to Triumph Like a Girl’ by Ada Limón (1976-). Free texts of the poems and extra episode info!…
- 36. Thomas Hardy's ‘The Darkling Thrush’ Read & Chosen By Tad · 16 minIn this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Tad about the poem ‘The Darkling Thrush’ by Thomas Hardy (1840-1928). Free texts of the poems and extra episode info! Support The…
- 35. Meron Berhanu’s Poetry From The Ethiopian Diaspora · 36 minIn this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Meron Berhanu about her poetry. Meron is from London with Ethiopian heritage. Find more of Meron's work Free texts of the poems and…
- 34. Chinese Poet Han Dong Reads His Own Poetry! With Translator Nicky Harman · 36 minIn this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to the translator Nicky Harman about the Chinese poet Han Dong (1961-) Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more…
- 33. ‘She Walks in Beauty’ by Lord Byron with Mark Saunders: "No One Should Tell You How You Should Interpret Poetry!" · 30 minIn this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Mark Saunders, a writer and broadcaster, about ‘She Walks in Beauty’ by Lord Byron (1788—1824) Topics: Physical & inner…
- 32. The Power of Poetry with Russian-Ukrainian Filmmaker Albina Kovalyova. “Poetry Is An Oral Tradition”. · 26 minIn this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Albina Kovalyova about two of her own poems, discussing poetry & filmmaking, the Russian & Ukrainian languages, and much more!…
- 31. On Raglan Road: Patrick Kavanagh, Irish Poetry, Rural Poverty, Love, and Cultural Communication with Ann · 31 minIn this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Ann Moroney, who is from Ireland, about the poem ‘On Raglan Road’ by Patrick Kavanagh (1904-1967). Discover poetry through the…
- 30. "To Be, Or Not To Be, That Is The Poem". Christopher Hamilton reads Shakespeare · 22 minIn this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Christopher Hamilton about the soliloquy ‘To be or not to be’ in Hamlet (Act 3, Scene 1) by William Shakespeare (1564 –1616)…
- 29. Spring Special: “Why My Dad Loved The Words of John Clare” with Richard · 23 minIn this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Richard about a section of ‘The Shepherd’s Calendar’, ‘April’ and ‘I am’ by John Clare (1793 - 1864). Topics: John Clare’s keen eye…
- 28. The Poem of Cuban Liberation with Raycel (& How Love Took Him Across The World) · 24 minIn this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Raycel, who is from Cuba, about the poem ‘Yo soy un hombre sincero’ by José Martí (1853-1895) as sung by Pablo Milanés (1942-2022)…
- 27. Portuguese Poetry and The Spiritual Power of Writing Poetry with Miguel Royo · 1 t 4 minIn this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Miguel Royo about Modern Portuguese Poetry and his own work: Miguel’s inner voice shifting language from Spanish to Portuguese The…
- 26. Vietnamese American Poet Ocean Vuong: The Pain & Joy In Making Art with Actor Chris Kelham · 32 minIn this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Chris Kelham about the poem ‘Ars Poetica as The Maker’ by Ocean Vuong Topics of discussion: The pain and joy in making art - a…
- 25. African Literature, Language, and Cultural Identity with Silindiwe from Zimbabwe · 26 minIn this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Silindiwe, who is from Zimbabwe, about the Birthday Song she wrote in Ndebele for her son, Mbulelo, when he was born. The languages…
- 24. Parental Love vs Romantic Love & Why We Need the Arts in Schools! Rozâ Reads Her Own Poems · 35 minIn this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Rozâ about two of her own poems ‘Mother’ & ‘My grandfather’s socks’: Topics of discussion: Parental vs Romantic LoveTeaching…
- 23. Liberté: "Take The Brave Step By Putting Your Thoughts Into Writing" with Quitterie · 31 minIn this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Quitterie about the poem ‘Liberté’ by Paul Éluard (1895-1952). Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about…
