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We, The Poets

wethepoets

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Frequency: 1 episode/36d. Total Eps: 13

Hi! Welcome to the poetic realm of ’We, the Poets’! Join us as we dive deep into the vibrant world of poetry, where some of the most electrifying legends in the field take center stage. Led by Mark Grist & featuring a hosting panel from across the midlands, we’re bringing you voices at the pinnacle of their craft, sharing poetry from our guests & listeners each month as we dive into our vibrant community & the remarkable journey we get to go on as poets. Forget about the endgame – we’re here to celebrate the wild, messy, and utterly glorious process of creating something beautiful with words. We’d love you to join us!

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🇬🇧 Great Britain - arts
19/07/2025
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Episode 0: Let's Go! (Feat. Mark Grist, Keely Mills & Charley Genever)

Season 1 · Episode 1

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 • Duration 18:54

In our pre-series episode, hosts Mark Grist, Charley Genever, and Keely Mills sit down for a laid-back chat about their work, what inspired them to start 'We, the Poets', and what they're most looking forward to in the upcoming series.

Plus, they make an ill-fated pact to rock kimonos when Salena Godden joins the party for Episode 1—because why not? This episode is all about friendly introductions, laughs and a few home truths as Charley, Keely & Mark swap stories, share mistakes they've made and chat about the joys and frustrations of writing poetry. This is just the beginning of our white-knuckle ride through some of the UK's most exciting poetic talent & a great place to start if you'd like to know our hosts a little more.

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Episode 1 'What Do You Want On Your Pizza?' (Ft.Salena Godden, Charley Genever, Keely Mills & Mark Grist)

Season 1 · Episode 2

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 • Duration 38:20

Welcome to the electrifying premiere of 'We, the Poets'! In this inaugural episode, we have the absolute honour of hosting poetry powerhouse Salena Godden. Salena's kicking off her 2024 tour with a visit to our humble abode to chat Bowie, pizzas, and how to accept your writing and performing monsters. Salena also takes us on a journey through her latest collection, 'With Love, Grief and Fury,' only just released by Canongate. Get ready for a treat as she unveils two poems from hercollection - poems that Salena has never read to an audience before(!).

Alongside the readings we delve into the nitty-gritty of Salena's creative process and daily routine, especially during colder winter months. We discuss identity, costume, balancing the energies of both poet and performer - and even how to navigate writing commissions without losing sight of our authenticity. Salena shares invaluable insights gleaned from her years in the literary trenches & this chat led to all three of us writing brand new poems!

And if that weren't enough, we're thrilled to feature the captivating work of two additional poets—Lateral G and Sarah L Dixon—with two new pieces that we absolutely loved.

Sure, we might still be figuring out how to work our cameras in the studio, but when it comes to unfiltered poetry goodness, we've got you covered. Welcome to 'We, the Poets'. Link to 'With Love, Grief & Fury': https://www.awesomebooks.com/book/9781805303510/with-love-grief-and-fury?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwl4yyBhAgEiwADSEjeB5jLZnOUi380qk7VzeDF7xz6TQygfJ03UdF_GvJP1EyZNDE8i4umRoCsbAQAvD_BwE Link to Salena's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salena.godden/?hl=en Link to work by Sarah L Dixon: http://thequietcompere.co.uk/poetry-by-sarah-l-dixon/ Link to work by Lateral G: https://lateralg.co.uk/ Link to all 'We, The Poets' workshops this season: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/leanne-moden-19985031763

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S2 E1 – We’re Back! Meeting the Hosts & Scribbling out Loud

Season 2 · Episode 1

Thursday, April 24, 2025 • Duration 45:52

We’re back for Season 2— bigger, bolder and packed with more poetry goodness than ever before! For the first time, all five of your hosts—Charley Genever, Keely Mills, Leanne Moden, Jay Sandhu and Mark Grist—are in the same room at the same time at Backland Studios in Oundle, (UK). Expect joyful chaos, heartfelt confessions, terrible old poems and unexpected wisdom as we catch up, share our poetic ‘superpowers’ (and our kryptonites), and reflect on what it really means to be a poet right now.

In this warm and welcoming season opener, we talk about the challenges of creative life, the lessons we’ve learned the hard way, and what you can expect from this season’s incredible guests—including Theresa Lola, Hollie McNish, Murray Lachlan Young and Raymond Antrobus. We also share how you can send in your own questions or poems to be featured in the show.

Thank you to Arts Council England for making Season 2 possible through our successful Project Grant. We’re thrilled to be back—and we can’t wait for you to join us.

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S2 E2 – 'What's in a Name?' Ft. Theresa Lola, Jay Sandhu & Mark Grist

Season 2 · Episode 2

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 • Duration 42:46

We're kicking off Season 2 of We, The Poets with a deep dive into the power of names and poetry that pays attention. Jay Sandhu and Mark Grist sit down with award-winning poet Theresa Lola to talk about her stunning new collection, Ceremony for the Nameless—a rich, resonant exploration of identity, memory, and language.

We get into:

Why names carry such weight in our lives and our writing.
The difference between writing poetry and short stories.
How poets like Neruda and Dickinson find magic in the mundane.
Some helfpul rituals and routines that shape the creative process.
The evolving power of poem titles—especially when students rename your work!

Plus, fresh new pieces from James Domestic and Hannah Walker, and a few surprising tangents (as always).

📚 Buy Theresa’s collection: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/462275/ceremony-for-the-nameless-by-lola-theresa/9781802065794 📸 Follow Theresa on Instagram: @theresa_lola 📬 Want to share your thoughts or send us a poem? Email us: mark@wethepoets.com

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S2 E3 - Criticism, Craft & Post-Gig Horseplay (Ft. Hollie McNish, Charley Genever & Mark Grist)

Season 2 · Episode 3

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 • Duration 01:10:23

Recorded at Backland Studios, this episode features a brilliant, honest chat with Hollie McNish — poet, performer, and bestselling author. We talk about creativity, criticism (including that PN Review moment), why simplicity in writing takes real craft, and how Hollie balances poetry and motherhood (including the story of her daughter quietly sitting behind the curtain at gigs).

We also dive into the world of performance poetry vs. page poetry, and the bigger conversation about elitism, accessibility, and who gets to be called a poet — with plenty of laughs, reflections, and warmth along the way.

Plus, we share powerful new poems from Stu Freestone and Silje Stromsten, and Hollie reads a moving piece from her upcoming book Virgin, celebrating love, family, and the small food and drink rituals that connect us. Somehow, this episode ended up with a lot of poems about snacks, meals, and cups of tea — lucky us! Whether you’re a seasoned writer, just starting out, or just here to listen in — there’s something here for you.

We’d love to feature your work on a future episode! Send recordings of your poems to Silje Stromsten on Facebook Stu Freestone (poet, performer) → @stufreestonepoet on Instagram Hollie McNish’s response to the PN Review piece → Read on Hollie’s blog

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Episode 2: 'Transformations & Toolboxes' (Ft. Ross Sutherland, Keely Mills, Charley Genever & Mark Grist)

Season 1 · Episode 3

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 • Duration 54:41

How do you balance the act of creating poetry with the various other roles you have to play as a poet—editor, promoter, workshop leader, performer? Do you ever find it tiring juggling so many roles? In this episode Charley, Keely & Mark meet with Ross Sutherland to chat about Ross' poetry, theatre shows & even his recent opera. They also discuss the 90s alternative comedy circuit, Ross' incredible podcast 'This Imaginary Life' and how best to clean up Andrew Motion's Jizz. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed making it! Poems included: Ross shares his Univocal poem 'Two Moons' and we have guest appearances from Alex Tyler & James Domestic. Link for Ross Sutherland's 'This Imaginary Life': https://www.imaginaryadvice.com/ Link for Alex Tyler's poetry night 'Good Shout': https://www.facebook.com/GoodShoutSpokenWord Link for James Domestic's new collection 'Domesticated Vol.2': https://jamesdomestic.com/product/940918

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Episode 3: 'Alphabet of Identity' (Ft.Jasmine Gardosi, Charley Genever, Leanne Moden & Mark Grist)

Season 1 · Episode 3

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 • Duration 45:55

Mark Grist, Leanne Moden, and Charley Genever chat with Jasmine Gardosi about her experiences applying for and being the poet laureate of Birmingham, the knockbacks she received along the way, and the incredible ways Jasmine has evolved as she gained a greater understanding of the letters that help define her identity. Featuring additional poetry from Tara Singh and Hilary Steele.

Link to We, the Poets workshop signup: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/leanne-moden-19985031763

Link to Jasmine's rollercoaster poem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IFMpF6JIko&ab_channel=NationalLiteracyTrust

Link to JAsmine's 'Dancing to Music you Hate': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEOImvSX6LY&ab_channel=JasmineGardosi

Find more out about Jasmine's work here: https://www.jasminegardosi.com/

Link to Tara Singh's workshop series: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/speak-the-word-poetry-salon-33042426159

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Episode 4: Crafting a National Tour (Ft. Harry Baker, Mark Grist, Keely Mills & Tony Nero)

Season 1 · Episode 4

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 • Duration 01:04:42

In this episode, we dive deep into the art of putting together a successful national tour with the incredible Harry Baker. Joining the conversation are Mark Grist and Keely Mills, with local arts legend Tony Nero guest hosting as well. We explore everything from knowing when your tour is ready, building a solid touring structure, mastering the art of contacting venues, and how to focus your energy in the right places and staying true to yourself in the ever-changing industry.

Plus, we've got stunning new poetry from Beccy Golding and Aaron Isaac, and even take a moment to discuss the nuances of memorizing work. This episode is packed with insights, inspiration, and practical advice for creatives at any stage of their journey. Don't miss it! Link to Harry's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harrybakerpoet/?hl=en To see more of Tony Nero's work: https://www.artoftonynero.com/ To find out more about Beccy Golding (Including her poem-a-day that's been running since April 2021): https://www.instagram.com/fridayispoetsday To find out more about Aaron Isaac: https://www.instagram.com/aaronisaacgigs/

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Episode 5: Taking a Show to The Edinburgh Fringe (Ft. Gigi Bell, Mark Grist & Chris Barn)

Season 1 · Episode 5

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 • Duration 01:04:54

In this midway point episode, Mark returns from the Edinburgh Fringe and chats with Chris Barn, our rock 'n' roll Sound Sorcerer from Backland Studios, about his experiences. Mark also interviews international poet Gig Bella about her show Big Feelings, her writing style, and her journey (and fitness routine) as she prepares for Edinburgh.

There's also an insightful piece from Samantha Goodlett on accessibility (or the lack of it) in architecture, plus a callout for submissions for our final three episodes of the series. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to hit the Fringe as a poet or want tips on making the most of it, this is the episode for you!

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Episode 6: From Stanzas to TV Scripts (Ft. Jess Green, Charley Genever, Keely Mills & Mark Grist)

Season 1 · Episode 6

Thursday, October 24, 2024 • Duration 01:01:14

In this episode, hosts Mark Grist, Charley Genever, and Keely Mills sit down with the incredible Jess Green at Backland Studios. We delve into Jess's journey from the spoken word scene to writing for television, including popular soaps and her recent work on the new Paramount series Curfew. Join us as we explore the challenges of transitioning between creative mediums, the importance of authenticity, and how to maintain confidence amidst rejection and public scrutiny.

Featuring additional poetry from Sarah Waites and Lizzy Dening. Link to Jess' new collection: https://burningeye.bigcartel.com/product/dressed-as-love-by-jess-green-pre-order-due-out-7th-december Link to Curfew on Paramount+: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVLZcNNLnbs

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