Oxford Brookes Poetry Centre Podcast

About Oxford Brookes Poetry Centre Podcast

The Oxford Brookes Poetry Centre podcast focusses upon the work of one poet or features discussion about poetry with poets and academics. The theme music for the podcast, entitled ‘Leaving for the North’, was composed by Aneurin Rees, and played by Aneurin Rees (guitar) and Rosalie Tribe (violin). For more information about the Poetry Centre, look up our website or find us on social media @brookespoetry

Publisher

Niall Munro

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 May 2012

Latest episode

1 Apr 2025

Latest episodes

28 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Apr 2025

   Episode 27: Maurice Riordan

   Irish poet Maurice Riordan discusses his newly published *Selected Poems* with interviewer, exploring themes of rural Ireland, human fate, memory, and the intersection of science and poetry, offering insights into his creative process in this interview.

2. 

   17 Feb 2025

   Episode 26: Helen Calcutt and Hannah Copley

   Poets Helen Calcutt and Hannah Copley discuss their latest poetry collections, *Feeling All the Kills* and *Lapwing*, in an interview conducted by Poetry Centre Interns Ruby McKie and Marie Kennedy, exploring shared interests and inspiring reflections.

3. 

   27 Jan 2025

   Episode 25: Ange Mlinko

   Poet Ange Mlinko discusses her new collection *Foxglovewise* with Niall Munro, exploring themes of place, identity, and the role of the poet in understanding our relationship with the world in this interview.

Who has been a guest on Oxford Brookes Poetry Centre Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Maurice Riordan
• Helen Calcutt
• Hannah Copley
• Ange Mlinko
• Eric White

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

9,722,992

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 48 / 100

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Quality

59

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

0

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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