A podcast about poems in all shapes and sizes.
Cover Design: Koni Barry

by Garfield Dsouza

A podcast about poems in all shapes and sizes. Cover Design: Koni Barry
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1/23/2022
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May 16, 2026
<p>Mum and dad are in the dock in this poem by Philip Larkin. The spotlight on them is harsh—unforgiving even; so the question is: do they merit that? This episode reads between the verses—and takes several pages from Larkin’s life—to arrive at an answer. </p><p><strong>Warning:</strong> This episode touches upon events and facts that are deeply traumatic. Listener discretion is recommended.</p><p>(00:00) Warning</p><p>(00:27) The Poem</p><p>(01:07) Straight to Hell</p><p>(02:00) Second Thoughts</p><p>(03:14) So What Must Be Done?</p><p>(04:11) Horrible Parents?</p><p>(06:14) The Memoir</p><p>(07:25) The Racist</p><p>(09:33) Why?</p><p>(10:53) The Wrap-up</p><p><strong>Transcript: </strong><a href="https://bit.ly/4dreGTp" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://bit.ly/4dreGTp</a></p><p><strong>Background Score:</strong> Youtube | The Palace Gardens: Asher Fulero; Pixabay | Nature Investigation: ViraMiller</p>

January 10, 2026
<p>Two lovers. Facts. And what seems to be an agreeable conversation. Anita Nair employs these elements across six verses that appear to tell an ordinary tale. This episode wonders about that very appearance and tries to look between its lines. </p><p>(00:00) The Poem</p><p>(00:48) The Specifics</p><p>(01:15) Conversation?</p><p>(01:50) Scandal?</p><p>(04:00) A Twist?</p><p>(04:40) Questions?</p><p>(06:03) Good or Bad?</p><p>(07:24) Definitely Avoidable</p><p>(08:11) First Impressions</p><p>(08:39) Do You Have Time?</p><p>(10:38) An Honest Wrap-up</p><p><strong>Transcript: </strong><a href="https://bit.ly/456KDxc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://bit.ly/456KDxc</a></p><p><strong>Background Score: </strong></p><p>Youtube | Raag Bilsakhani Todi: Sandeep Das, Anisha Roy, and Bivakar Chaudhuri; Nevada City: Huma Huma; The Palace Gardens: Asher Fulero. Pixabay | Cinematic Atmosphere Score 2: Musictown</p><p><strong>Background Sound: </strong>Garfield Dsouza</p>

July 6, 2025
This episode analyzes Emily Dickinson's poem "Success is Counted Sweetest" and explores how to define success beyond conventional, superlative terms, offering a fresh perspective on achievement.
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A podcast about poems in all shapes and sizes.
Cover Design: Koni Barry
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