9 episodes
Between the Leaves Ellen van Neerven, Victorian Women's Trust, Hermina Burns
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5.0 • 28 Ratings
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Between the Leaves, a poetry podcast hosted by Ellen van Neerven and Hermina Burns. In each episode, Ellen and Hermina illuminate poems written by women and the gender diverse, as well as their own original works, moving through themes like love, race and feminism.
Proudly presented by the Victorian Women’s Trust.
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Work
Poets Ellen van Neerven and Hermina Burns share a selection of poems that pay homage to the work that women and gender diverse people do, the hidden histories of unpaid labour, and the real meaning of work.
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Nurturing
Hosts Ellen van Neerven and Hermina Burns share a selection of poems on the nurturing power of daily love, comfort food and family ties.
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Race
Hosts Ellen and Hermina read a range of poems that go to the heart of race, identity and belonging.
Correction: We refer to the 1997 report on the Stolen Generation, ‘Bringing them Home’ as headed by Ronald Henderson. It was in fact headed by Sir Ronald Wilson. -
Body
Hosts Ellen and Hermina on poems that explore the contested space that is the body; how it’s seen, represented and experienced.
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Feminism
Hosts Ellen and Hermina share a selection of poems exploring feminism, gender and intersectionality. Special guest: Maxine Beneba Clarke.
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Love
Poems on love, desire and loss selected by Ellen van Neerven and Hermina Burns. Special guest: Andrea Goldsmith.
Customer Reviews
Beautiful!
I love this podcast! I wonder if you could read the poems twice so I could wallow even more!
Binged and loved!
I have listened to all of these in about 3 days and I have found it such a pleasure! Thanks for reminding me how much I love poetry x
Wonderful!
Excellent selection of poems and poets and gorgeous readings/discussions.