June 2016. A transcript of this conversation is available here: https://lunarpoetrypodcasts.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/ep-72-sophie-cameron-lpp-transcript.pdf David Turner is at the Royal Festival Hall talking to poet, Sophie Cameron. The discuss Sophie's writing style and motivations, stage personas and her new monthly spoken word/cabaret night Red Raw. Red Raw has a dedicated 'fan page' on Facebook. Sophie reads three poems: (00:00:21) - 'Once Upon A Time' (00:18:24) - 'Untitled' (00:37:42) -...
Jul 31, 2016•39 min
May 2016. A transcript of this conversation is available here: https://lunarpoetrypodcasts.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/ep-71-bryan-baker-lpp-transcript.pdf Lizzy Palmer talks to Brian Baker about his writing process, over-coming writer's block (keep on writing!) and gathering inspiration people watching in the park. Bryan reads three poems: (00:00:42) - 'A central character complains about his author' (00:06:24) - 'Fitness' (00:15:15) - 'The Stunt' www.twitter.com/Silent_Tongue
Jul 31, 2016•17 min
May 2016. A transcript of this conversation is available here: https://lunarpoetrypodcasts.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/ep-70-proletarian-poetry-lpp-transcript.pdf David Turner is in Kentish Town, north London talking to editor of Proletarian Poetry Peter Raynard. They discuss the reasons for Peter starting the blog, how he identifies working class poetry and the need (and wish) to pay poets for public readings. www.twitter.com/Silent_Tongue www.twitter.com/ProletarianPoet www.proletarianpoetry.c...
Jul 31, 2016•27 min
Download a transcript of this conversation here: https://lunarpoetrypodcasts.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/ep69-jemima-foxtrot-transcript.pdf May 2016. David Turner talks to writer and performer, Jemima Foxtrot. The pair discuss Jemima's interest in the sound of language, her award nominated solo show 'Melody' and up coming debut collection 'All Damn Day' (Burning Eye Books). www.twitter.com/Silent_Tomgue www.jemimafoxtrot.wordpress.com www.twitter.com/JemimaFoxtrot www.burningeyebooks.wordpress.c...
Jul 31, 2016•1 hr 3 min
April 2016. A transcript of this conversation is available here: https://lunarpoetrypodcasts.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/ep-68-speaking-volumes-lpp-transcript.pdf David Turner is in Camden, north London talking to co-founders of Speaking Volumes, Sharmilla Beezmohun and Sarah Sanders. They tell David about the motivations behind starting the organisation, future projects and the current tour in the U.S., Breaking Ground. Breaking Ground is an initiative to promote black British writers in the U....
Jul 31, 2016•39 min
April 2016. A transcript of this conversation is available here: https://lunarpoetrypodcasts.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/ep-67-james-ross-edwards-lpp-transcript.pdf David Turner talks to James Ross-Edwards about blogging, story telling at open-mic spoken word nights and haikus on sub-district rugby union in Australia. www.twitter.com/Silent_Tongue www.newalbionsports.com www.themoderationhotel.com
Jul 31, 2016•25 min
Download a transcript of this conversation here: https://lunarpoetrypodcasts.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/ep66-paul-cree-transcript.pdf April 2016. David Turner talks to Paul Cree. They discuss the influence music has had over Paul's writing and how writing poetry has lead onto longer forms of writing. The intimidating nature of open mic events for beginners also crops up. Paul reads three poems: (00:00:16) - 'Crows' (00:14:14) - 'Turbo Breeze' (00:34:40) - 'Trap It' www.twitter.com/Silent_Tongue...
Jul 31, 2016•39 min
March 2016. A transcript of this conversation is available here: https://lunarpoetrypodcasts.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/ep-65-anna-kahn-lpp-transcript.pdf Lizzy Palmer talks to Anna Kahn about her writing, seeking 'electricity', stumbling across The Poetry Cafe four years ago and recently being part of Barbican Young Poets writing programme. Anna reads three poems: (00:00:47) - 'Elvis' (00:07:35) - 'Three physicists walk into a classics department for an open unit' (00:14:17) - 'Like the Englis...
Jul 31, 2016•19 min
Download a transcript of this conversation here: https://lunarpoetrypodcasts.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/ep64-wordup-411-transcript.pdf March 2016. Michelle Madsen talks Olumide Holloway about setting up and financing spoken word events in Nigeria. Olumide also explains how WORDUP 411 find and nurture new poets and plans for a 'talent-style' TV show. Olumide reads two poems: (00:09:21) - 'Talent can be a burden' (00:12:52) - 'I' www.twitter.com/Silent_Tongue www.twitter.com/mishmadsen www.wordup...
Jul 31, 2016•23 min
Download a transcript of this conversation here: https://lunarpoetrypodcasts.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/ep63-wana-udobang-transcript.pdf March 2016. Michelle Madsen is in Freedom Park in Lagos, Nigeria talking to Wana Udobang. Wana tells Michelle how depression originally led her to start writing poetry. The pair discuss the enforced silence that Wana feels hangs over Nigerian women and how that may be changing. Wana reads two poems: (00:05:39) - 'This is how you break a broken flower' (00:16:3...
Jul 31, 2016•21 min
March 2016. A transcript of this conversation is available here: https://lunarpoetrypodcasts.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/ep-62-rest-lpp-transcript.pdf David Turner talks to Dr Holly Pester and Dr James Wilkes about their involvement in the residency programme, 'Hubbub at Wellcome Collection'. Holly and James discuss how the residency's theme of 'Rest' has come to inform new work. This episode contains three readings: (00:33:47) - 'A rush of bad sleep' by Holly Pester (00:36:49) - 'Tell us how' b...
Jul 30, 2016•1 hr 1 min
February 2016. A transcript of this conversation is available here: https://lunarpoetrypodcasts.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/ep-61-keith-jarrett-lpp-transcript.pdf David Turner talks to Keith Jarrett about his writing, working as a spoken word educator and stuttering rappers. Keith reads three poems as the birds sing in the trees: (00:00:30) - "A new spelling of my name" (00:13:13) - "Whom shall I fear?" (00:25:50) - "Ten ways to avoid hearing him say sorry" www.twitter.com/Silent_Tongue www.twit...
Jul 30, 2016•28 min
February 2016. A transcript of this conversation is available here: https://lunarpoetrypodcasts.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/ep-60-kayo-chingonyi-lpp-transcript.pdf David Turner talks to Kayo Chingonyi about his role as Associate Poet at the Institute of Contemporary Art in London, the role that sound plays in his work and the influence that he takes form the UK Grime scene. Kayo reads poems form his recent pamphlet, The Colour of James Brown's Scream which is available through Akashic Books. Kay...
Jul 30, 2016•33 min
February 2016. A transcript of this conversation is available here: https://lunarpoetrypodcasts.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/ep-59-rachel-nwokoro-lpp-transcript.pdf Lizzy Palmer talks to, newly crowned, Farrago Poetry Slam champion Rachel Nwokoro. Rachel tells Lizzy about why she writes poetry, her influences and the role that performing plays in her writing style. Rachel reads three poems: (00:00:21) - 'Baby Blue' (00:05:50) - 'Oh Dear' (00:15:03) - 'How Much?' www.twitter.com/Silent_Tongue www....
Jul 30, 2016•21 min
February 2016. A transcript of this conversation is available here: https://lunarpoetrypodcasts.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/ep-58-amir-darwish-lpp-transcript.pdf Lizzy Palmer talks to Syrian-Kurdish poet, Amir Darwish about the influences over his writing style and his own attempts to answer whether he performs or reads poetry at live events. Amir's collection Don't Forget the Couscous is available from Smokestack Books. Amir reads three poems: (00:00:21) - 'Stand up and walk' (00:04:00) - 'The ...
Jul 30, 2016•12 min
February 2016. A transcript of this conversation is available to download here: https://lunarpoetrypodcasts.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/ep-57-qtipoc-poets-lpp-transcripts.pdf David Turner talks to SA Smythe and Travis Alabanza about their writing and experiences as QTIPOC, specifically queer and trans Black writers and performers within the established poetry and spoken word scene (in the UK). They both give their opinions on the barriers facing QTIPOC writers looking to get published and offer ...
Jul 30, 2016•1 hr 23 min
January 2016. A transcript of this conversation is available here: https://lunarpoetrypodcasts.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/ep-56-bang-said-the-gun-lpp-transcript.pdf David Turner talks to Dan Cockrill & Rob Auton of Bang Said the Gun ahead of their upcoming relocation to Bloomsbury Theatre. The pair discuss what the move holds for the regular night and upcoming projects they are each working on. For more info about Bang see: www.twitter.com/bangsaidthegun www.bangsaidthegun.com www.theblooms...
Jul 30, 2016•46 min
January 2016. A transcript of this conversation is available here: https://lunarpoetrypodcasts.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/ep-55-we-should-talk-lpp-transcript.pdf David Turner talks to Paula Varjack & James Harris about peer critiquing of their writing in development. Specifically the group that Paula runs called 'Invite Only'. The pair also discuss the differences they've found between living and working in Berlin & London. This episode contains two readings: Paula reads: 'I Am An Artis...
Jul 30, 2016•51 min
January 2016. A transcript of this conversation is available here: https://lunarpoetrypodcasts.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/ep-54-tim-kiely-lpp-transcript.pdf Lizzy Palmer talks to Tim Kiely about the biggest influences over his writing and what attracts them both to writing in a formal style. Tim reads three poems: 'Sestina to an Unknown Italian Artist' - 00:00:36 'Reasons for Learning and Chanting the Suttas' - 00:08:28 'Some Excuses for Keeping Quiet' - 00:20:44 www.twitter.com/Silent_Tongue w...
Jul 30, 2016•23 min
January 2016. David Turner talks to SA Smythe about how language and colonialism has and continues to inform their life and writing. SA reads three poems and chats about their current position as Visiting Fellow at University of London. SA reads three poems: 'Language' - 00:00:46 'Rictus' - 00:09:47 'The Truth Is' - 00:19:45 Download a transcript of this conversation here: https://lunarpoetrypodcasts.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/ep53-sa-smythe-transcript.pdf www.twitter.com/Silent_Tongue www.twit...
Jul 30, 2016•28 min
January 2016. A transcript of this conversation is available to download here: https://lunarpoetrypodcasts.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/interview-with-amy-blakemore-lpp-transcript-ep52.pdf David Turner talks to Amy Blakemore about exploding teeth, her debut collection 'Humbert Summer' (available from Eyewear) and trusting readers to interpret her work as she intended. Image of Amy by David Rothwell. Amy reads five poems: 'Teeth Dreams' - 00:00:37 'Humbert Summer' - 00:02:36 'Introversion Forum' -...
Jul 30, 2016•33 min
January 2016. Lizzy Palmer talks to Abi Palmer about the influence that Wayne Holloway-Smith, Bobby Parker and Salena Godden have on her writing. Abi also talks about the interactive nature of some of her recent work. You can get involved with the last poem (22:30), just grab some salt! Image of Abi by Andrej Chudy. Download a transcript of this conversation here: https://lunarpoetrypodcasts.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/ep51-abi-palmer-transcript.pdf www.twitter.com/Silent_Tongue www.abipalmer.co...
Jul 30, 2016•26 min
January 2016. A transcript of this conversation is available here: https://lunarpoetrypodcasts.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/ep-50-lewis-g-parker-lpp-transcript.pdf David Turner talks to Lewis Parker of Morbid Books about his two most recent publications and why he spends so much time on the Southbank in London typing poems, to order, for passers-by. (We also, ridiculously claim we'd turn down publishing deals. Yep.) Lewis reads five poems: 'Garden of the Winter Moon' - 00:00:14 'Haemorrhoid Haiku...
Jul 30, 2016•23 min
December 2015. A transcript of this conversation is available here: https://lunarpoetrypodcasts.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/ep-49-tangerine-press-lpp-transcript.pdf David Turner talks to Michael Curran of Tangerine Press in advance of the ten year anniversary of the press. Michael talks about how his background in carpentry led to bookbinding and why he feels it is so important to publish poetry. www.twitter.com/Silent_Tongue www.eatmytangerine.com www.twitter.com/TangerinePress
Jul 30, 2016•22 min
December 2015. David got some poets to read because it's christmas and (sort of) the one year anniversary of the podcast. Poets wishing you (sort of) a merry christmas on this episode are Lizzy Palmer, Niall O'Sullivan, Fikayo Balogun, Grim Chip, Travis Alabanza & Mishi Morath. Readings: Lizzy Palmer reads 'Snowflakes' by Henry Longfellow - 00:01:38 Niall O'Sullivan - 'Untitled' - 00:03:57 Niall O'Sullivan - The Red Menace' - 00:05:52 Fikayo Balogun - 'Untitled' - 00:07:45 Grim Chip - 'The P...
Jul 30, 2016•28 min
December 2015. David Turner talks to Fikayo Balogun about her writing and literature education in her country of birth, Nigeria. Fikayo also talks about her favourite African writers; Wole Soyinka, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Chinua Achebe and J.P. Clarke. Fikayo reads three poems: 'Untitled' - 00:00:50 'Tonight' - 00:13:27 'Lust' -00:20:37 Download a transcript of this conversation here: https://lunarpoetrypodcasts.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/ep47-fikayo-balogun-transcript.pdf www.twitter.com/Sil...
Jul 30, 2016•23 min
December 2015. A transcript of this conversation is available here: https://lunarpoetrypodcasts.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/ep-46-collaboration-lpp-transcript.pdf David Turner talks to Sarah Lester and Nathan Penlington about collaborating on their recently published book, 'An Attempt at Exhausting a Place in London' (available from Burning Eye Books). George Perec's, 'An Attempt at Exhausting a Place in Paris.' www.twitter.com/Silent_Tongue www.nathanpenlington.com www.sllester.tumblr.com www.b...
Jul 30, 2016•1 hr
November 2015. A transcript of this conversation is available here: https://lunarpoetrypodcasts.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/interview-emily-harrison-lpp-transcript-ep-45.pdf David Turner talks to Emily Harrison live at Silence Found a Tongue at I'klectik Artslab in Lambeth, south London. Emily talks about the early influence of her mum over her writing and the similarities between the creative process and living with bipolar. Emily reads three poems: 'I Look On All The World As My Parish' - 00:0...
Jul 30, 2016•19 min
November 2015. Jason Pilley & Oktawia Petronella perform their epic 'The Invention of Opera' live at Silence Found a Tongue at I'klectik Artslab in Lambeth south London. www.twitter.com/Silent_Tongue www.jasonpilley.wordpress.com
Jul 30, 2016•19 min
July 2015. David Turner talks to editor of Prowl, Lisa Luxx live at spoken word night, Silence Found a Tongue. Lisa talks about her own writing and the history and development of Prowl an online and print publication with a focus on poetry. Lisa reads three poems. Download a transcript of the conversation here: https://lunarpoetrypodcasts.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/ep43-lisa-luxx-transcript.pdf www.twitter.com/Silent_Tongue www.prowlhouse.co.uk www.lisaluxx.com www.twitter.com/ProwlHouse
Jul 30, 2016•23 min
