Before The Poem

Rebecca Tantony

Before The Poem, an eight part podcast in which I sit down with extraordinary poets to explore faith , spirituality and the creative act. Fascinated by the collision point between creator and creation: that place where words, divinity, doubt and imagination overlap. Together, we’ll explore the mystery of trying to make sense of the world through language, and the strange, beautiful work of creating something tangible out of the unseen. 

Episodes

  1. Before The Poem with Vanessa Kisuule- Writing and Wonder

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    Before The Poem with Vanessa Kisuule- Writing and Wonder

    In the first episode of Before the Poem, Rebecca Tantony is joined by poet, performer and writer Vanessa Kisuule for a conversation about ritual, creativity, and the mysterious forces that shape our work. Together they explore the role of ritual and spontaneity in writing practice, the creative act of motherhood, and the parallels between making art and making life. They examine faith and questioning, beginnings and starting points, and the ways our deepest curiosities can lead us towards the page. From moments of doubt to the giddy highs of writing and performing, they share reflections on what it means to feel guided by something beyond ourselves, and how we learn to trust those fleeting moments of inspiration. A thoughtful, joyful and expansive conversation about creativity, devotion, and what comes before the poem.

    56 min
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About

Before The Poem, an eight part podcast in which I sit down with extraordinary poets to explore faith , spirituality and the creative act. Fascinated by the collision point between creator and creation: that place where words, divinity, doubt and imagination overlap. Together, we’ll explore the mystery of trying to make sense of the world through language, and the strange, beautiful work of creating something tangible out of the unseen. 

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  • Creator
    Rebecca Tantony
  • Years Active
    2k
  • Episodes
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Before The Poem
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