MAKE POETRY WEIRD AGAIN

Nols Nathankski
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A poetry experiment by Nols Nathankski

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    HOW TO MAKE PEOPLE FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR POEM AT THE OPEN MIC

    Nols Nathankski inspired by Kiik Araki-Kawaguchi makes an episode on stage craft at the open mic for beginners and people wondering whether they should come to a local open mic. His only expertise being his own addiction to performing at the open mic. Nols provides his own insights about performing at the open mic and gives examples of reading from your phone, from paper and straight from the dome. This show is an attempt at a performance workshop from an enthusiastic amateur. If you would like to provide your own expertise get in touch! The sponsors are freaking out that the show is bombing so this a desperate attempt for attention, much like every performance should be at the open mic. Keep the sponsors happy by signing up to the patreon. www.patreon.com/makepoetryweirdagain

    44 min

  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    HOW TO MAKE POEMS THAT DISINTEGRATE

    Nols Nathankski gets to stan one of his favourite poets Kiik Araki-Kawaguchi who is the author of THE BOOK OF KANE AND MARGARET (FC2 / UAP) and Nols favourite poetry book of 2025 - DISINTEGRATION MADE PLAIN AND EASY (Piżama Press). Kiik is also a mentor and educator at Western Washington University. A chance encounter with Kiik's poetry online, led to Nols being forever changed. Kiik makes weird gentle poems, channelling voices that help him process feelings. The poems are delightfully surreal and speak to Nol's commitment to being very silly at the end of the world. Nols and Kiik make poems with prompts from Tyger Soul. Kiik performs some of his about the author poems and a poem for his children called Burial. Check out Kiik's website below; About – Kiik A.K. Buy his deluxe edition here - Disintegration Made Plain and Easy (Digital Deluxe) — [neonpajamas] Keep Nols meeting his poetic heroes by subscribing to the Patreon. www.patreon.com/makepoetryweirdagain

    48 min

  3. 2 FEB

    HOW TO FEED THE POETS AT THE WORD ZOO

    Nols Nathankski takes a trip to the Word Zoo with host Tyger Soul. They talk about the last decade in the scene, the best tomatoes and how to jam with a band as a poet. The Word Zoo happens every 1st Thursday of the month, at The Others in SToke Newington. There are always Open Mic slots, a chance to say your poems or songs with our houseband Vibe Machine, plus featured acts and a book raffle. Search The Word Zoo for tickets and more info. Tyger Soul likes poems that bite. You'll often find him on a mic or traversing the country with his band Vibe Machine. All socials are @_tygersoul and @the_word_zoo They make poems with prompts from Leatrice Keep this poem biting on patreon www.patreon.com/makepoetryweirdagain

    1h 8m

  4. 31 JAN

    HOW TO PRAY FOR TIME AT THE OPEN MIC

    Nols Nathankski takes to the sofa with Erika Loch. They talk shared open mic experiences and how to find quiet to write. Erika is a poet, lyricist, and a creative and commercial writer – writing in defiance of modern book burning, she leaves messages for those who seek to read between the lines. Erika collaborates with artists, brands, galleries, and organisations – she takes commissions via WORDS by Erika Loch and hosts monthly open mics @wordsoutloudchichester Find out more about Erika below! www.erikaloch.com | @erika_loch | @theunknownpoetproject (Instagram) They make prompts by Hedde Annersberg from Stockholm

    1h 2m

  5. 29 JAN

    HOW TO GET BRITS TO SIGN YOUR YEAR BOOK AT THE OPEN MIC

    Nols Nathankski its down for a cup of tea with Leatrice. An American Poet who is now living in Oxford. Leatrice makes intricate poems exploring early relationships, memory and connection. The pair discuss the stress of slam scores, the difference between New York & London open mics and making poems on the tube. Nols and Leatrice make poems with prompts from Vidya Gosain. Leatrice shouts out the following Open Mics: @oxfordpoetrylibrary @33artsy (Leatrice will be reading on 5 Feb 2026) @poetrymondaysjamboree Leatrice shouts out the following Poets: @garretandbasement @maybeitsmoberley @phoebn @sophias1000daychallenge @thewrongjam @alilewispoet Others: @reconnectpress (my publisher) @cailin.in.character (best friend & cover designer) Link to the "official" Yearbook Signing playlist—there's a song for the title, each poem, and the little epigraph/signature page at the end: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0V9mEQPegOTX8GLz2UCuxg?si=ac29bfb2d6364c61 You can buy Leatrice's book here: Yearbook Signing – Reconnecting Rainbows Press Keep Nols in poetry books by subscribing to the patreon. www.patreon.com/makepoetryweirdagain

    1h 6m

  6. 27 JAN

    HOW TO TELL THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COOKING AND EATING AT THE OPEN MIC

    Nols Nathankski and Vidya Gosain sit down to cook about disenfranchisement at the open mic. Changes in the scene and how to give space to people with lived experience of racism and homophobia. Vidya (she/her) is a writer who finds the comedy and tragedy in everyday life; constantly searching for meaning in mundanity and trying to tell you stories about what she finds. Her favourite colour is green and her favourite chef is Anthony Bourdain. They make poems with prompts from Kim Addonizio's book Quiet Genius. First ever open mic night: @houseofrhymes_ @where.the.word.things.live NY poetry night - @voicesinpower_ / host: @imsuperdope_ The book I mention at 58 mins is called "Big Magic (Creative Living Beyond Fear)" by Elizabeth Gilbert (@elizabeth_gilbert_writer) Favourite poets / poet shout outs: @sumnerbrook @theadamrw @zakariyyee @aaronmccallumhepple @l.p.macpherson @hannahwallwork87 Favourite open mics / open mic shout outs: @everythingpoetrynight @storytimelondon @rhymesandstitches @versespoetrynight Keep this podcast cooking and Nols eating www.patreon.com/make poetryweirdagain

    1h 2m

  7. 25 JAN

    HOW TO FIND A PLACE TO ATTACK FROM!

    Nols Nathankski presents a fuck you to writing retreats and writing holidays. In this episode Nols will take you through some ideas of how you can find time every week to find a place to attack from. Not spending loads of money. Not going away anywhere. How to reclaim your time and dedicate it to your work. This episode looks at where to write, what sort of schedule you should set yourself and how you can comfortably and cheaply focus on your writing without having to go much further than a local library, church or cafe. Nols provides example schedules and prompts for how to begin and end writing sessions. Focusing on attention, rest and encouragment. If you have a writing practice you wish to share get in touch, we would love to hear from you! Keep this show going on patreon. www.patreon.com/makepoetryweirdagain

    32 min

  8. 23 JAN

    HOW TO ESCAPE INTO ENGLISH AT THE OPEN MIC

    Nols Nathankski meets Hedde Annerberg (@heddeee_) who is a grassroots poetry organiser & writer from Stockholm. You can find their events @openmicpoetrynight ; if you're in Stockholm and can present your self there, they'd love to hear what you have to bring. They send their love to everyone who is a part of these nights; to co-host Ryan without whom they would not be doing this; to @alabaster_deplume for sending them to this podcast & for the work he does; to you, here, reading this, possibly listening, thank you A whatsapp group conversation about which open mics to attend while here, turned into an invitation to record an episode about Hedde's English speaking open mic in Stockholm. Nols and Hedde talk about making poems in the face of societal collapse and fascism. Why people need to be needed more, and their new pamphlet that they have just released. Nols and Hedde make prompts from Gwilym Hedde shouts out Alabaster de Plume @theopenmicpoetrynight Lets get this podcast international www.patreon.com/makepoetryweirdagain

    1h 9m
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A poetry experiment by Nols Nathankski

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  • Creator
    Nols Nathankski
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Explicit