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Lunar Poetry Podcasts

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A series of discussions, interviews and live recordings with poets from the UK and abroad in which we examine the writing process. Now hosted by Peter deGraft-Johnson a.k.a The Repeat Beat Poet, the series was founded by David Turner in October 2014 in south east London.
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Episodes

Ep. 12 - Kyla Manenti (transcript available)

March 2015. David Turner talks to host of Union, Kyla Manenti about running a regular spoken word event yet almost never reading in public herself. You can download a transcript of this conversation here: https://lunarpoetrypodcasts.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/ep12-kyla-manenti-transcript.pdf www.twitter.com/Silent_Tongue www.facebook.com/union

Jul 28, 201617 min

Ep. 11 - Lizzy Palmer (transcript available)

March 2015. A transcript of this conversation is available here: https://lunarpoetrypodcasts.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/ep-11-lizzy-palmer-lpp-transcript.pdf David Turner is in Camberwell, south-east London talking to LPP host Lizzy Palmer about her writing, influences and where she finds inspiration. Lizzy reads three poems: 'The Lost Man' - (00:00:30) 'Untitled' - (00:07:26) 'Untitled' - (00:12:37) www.twitter.com/Silent_Tongue

Jul 28, 201618 min

Ep. 10 - Liv Wynter (transcript available)

March 2015. A transcript of this conversation is available to download here: https://lunarpoetrypodcasts.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/interview-liv-wynter-lpp-transcript-ep-10.pdf David Turner is in Brockley, south-east London talking to Liv Wynter. The pair discuss her spoken word poetry, rap battling and performance art. There really was a chicken!! Image of Liv by Meg Lavender. Liv reads two poems: "Fucking Artists" - (00:15:55) "Outward" - (00:31:46) www.twitter.com/Silent_Tongue www.twitter....

Jul 27, 201655 min

Ep. 9 - Fen Speak (transcript available)

March 2015. A transcript of this conversation is available to download here: https://lunarpoetrypodcasts.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/interview-fen-speak-lpp-transcript-ep-09.pdf David Turner is in Ely, Cambridgeshire talking to Leanne Moden, Elaine Ewart and Poppy Kleiser. The quartet discuss their poetry, being Fenland Poet Laureates and the monthly spoken word night Fen Speak. Fen Speak logo designed by Lizzy Doe. Each guest reads a poem: Poppy; "The Optimist" - (00:13:01) Elaine; "Harvest at ...

Jul 27, 201653 min

Ep. 8 - Rachael Black (transcript available)

February 2015. David Turner is in south-east London talking to Rachael Black about her poetry and performing. Rachael reads three poems: "Angel Station" - (00:00:26) "Frustrated" - (00:09:38) "Two Minutes" - (00:16:53) Download a transcript of this conversation here: https://lunarpoetrypodcasts.files.wordpress.com/2020/03/episode-08-rachael-black-transcript.pdf www.twitter.com/Silent_Tongue www.twitter.com/rachaelblack

Jul 27, 201623 min

Ep. 7 - The Audience - Are They Important? (transcript available)

February 2015. A transcript of this conversation os available to download here: https://lunarpoetrypodcasts.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/ep-7-the-audience-lpp-transcript.pdf Lunar Poetry Magazine editor Paul McMenemy talks to LPP founder David Turner along with Tom Bland and Jason Pilley. The quartet discuss their writing, performing and the relationship between performer and audience. Each guest reads a poem: Tom Bland; "Our Death" - (00:14:30) Jason Pilley; "Words For Catherine" - (00:33:19) Da...

Jul 27, 20161 hr 5 min

Ep. 6 - Sean Wai Keung (transcript available)

February 2015. David Turner is in west London talking to Host of World's End Poetry, Sean Wai Keung about his poetry and performing. Sean reads three poems: "Running At a Loss" - 00:00:42 "What Happened Was" - 00:05:42 "I Won't Stop Looking" - 00:10:10 Download a transcript of this conversation here: https://lunarpoetrypodcasts.files.wordpress.com/2020/03/episode-6-sean-wai-keung-transcript.pdf www.twitter.com/Silent_Tongue www.waikeungpoetry.wordpress.com www.facebook.com/worldsendpoetrynight...

Jul 27, 201614 min

Ep. 5 - Mel Jones (transcript available)

February 2015. David Turner is in Camden, north London talking to host of Friggers of Speech, Mel Jones. At times it sounds like mighty Thor is punching the mic... (I was getting used to the equipment. OK!?!?) Mel reads three poems: "Fuck Me If You Think You're Hard Enough" - (00:00:48) "Mmm" - (00:05:14) "For The Poet Who Harmed Herself" - (00:08:56) www.twitter.com/Silent_Tongue www.facebook.com/friggersofspeech Download a transcript of this conversation here: https://lunarpoetrypodcasts.files...

Jul 27, 201614 min

Ep. 4 - Michelle Madsen (transcript available)

January 2015. A transcript of this conversation is available here: https://lunarpoetrypodcasts.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/interview-michelle-madsen-lpp-transcript-ep-04.pdf David Turner is in east London talking to occasional LPP host Michelle Madsen. They discuss her writing and performing and Michelle reads three poems from her collection, Alternative Beach Sports (Burning Eye Books): "Not The Right Season For Nisse" - (00:00:48) "How Real Models Lose Weight" - (00:07:15) "We'd All Melt" - (0...

Jul 27, 201624 min

Ep. 3 - Helen Mort (transcript available)

December 2014. A transcript of this conversation is available here: https://lunarpoetrypodcasts.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/interview-helen-mort-lpp-transcript-ep-03.pdf David Turner is in Sheffield talking to Helen Mort about her poetry, educational work, class and her neuroscience blog. This episode includes Helen reading two poems from her collection Division Street: "Stainless Stephen" - (00:18:31) "Other People's Dreams" - (00:43:02) www.twitter.com/Silent_Tongue www.twitter.com/HelenMort w...

Jul 27, 201655 min

Ep. 2 - Sweden (transcript available)

November 2014. A transcript of this conversation is available here: https://lunarpoetrypodcasts.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/ep-2-sweden-lpp-transcript.pdf David Turner is in Stockholm talking to Olivia Bergdahl, Niklas Mesaros & Tswi Hlakotsa about their writing and the spoken word/poetry scene in Sweden. www.twitter.com/Silent_Tongue www.oliviabergdahl.se www.niklasmesaros.se

Jul 27, 20161 hr 27 min

Ep. 1 - Pat Cash - Spoken Word London (transcript available)

October 2014. A transcript of this conversation is available to download here: https://lunarpoetrypodcasts.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/interview-pat-cash-lpp-transcript-episode-01.pdf The first ever Lunar Poetry Podcast. David Turner is in New Cross, south-east London talking to the founder of Spoken Word London, Pat Cash. The pair discuss poetry, journalism, sexuality and starting one of the most popular open-mic nights in London. Pat reads two poems: 'Hate' - (00:23:07); 'Gay's the Word' - (00...

Jul 27, 20161 hr 9 min
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