Real Talker with Drew Walker

Drew Walker

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Drew Walker, author of “Confines of a Free Spirit,” discusses the stories and inspiration behind her poems through a light-hearted, philosophical lens. Explore themes of travel, love, nature, and soul-searching as Drew shares a glimpse into her creative life.

08/06/2021

Chill FM: Music Part 1

Looking for an excuse to jam out? Look no further. Drew shares some of her musical inspiration by featuring 9 songs from her previous album recommendations. This episode includes a variety of current music from an assortment of her favourite alternative artists. Psychedelic, groovy jams to enjoy in your down time. Vibe with Drew.

44 min
25/05/2021

Sixteen: Throwback & Travel Tips

Hear about a poem Drew wrote 9 years ago when she was sixteen years old. Drew touches on her relationship with alcohol as a deviant high schooler while revisiting her past writing process. Hear three tips to travelling solo while Drew answers listener questions. Get updated on Toby the cat. Album recommendation of the week (40mins): 666 by Sugar Candy Mountain

19 min
11/05/2021

Unedited: Spirituality with Gerrit Krol

Listen to a conversation between Drew and Gerrit as they explore topics of spirituality, religion, and their philosophies on life. Threads of truth can be found in all frameworks of thinking and there are many different ways to point at the same big ideas. Drew and Gerrit reflect on this thing called life during a spontaneous heart-to-heart. This episode features bonus unedited audio from Drew's previous interview with Gerrit. Thought Prompt of the Week: What do I want to learn more about? Album Recommendation of the Week: Cold Fact (33mins) by Rodriguez

19 min
04/05/2021

For Gerrit: Communication and Thought (Feat. Gerrit Krol)

Drew hosts her debut guest, Gerrit Krol, a long-time family friend and fellow spiritual thinker. They discuss the power of thought patterns as they pertain to elevating your level of consciousness and living your truth. Explore effective communication and the importance of paying attention to the conversation in your head. Hear about the idea of multiple truths and be introduced to some Aristotelian philosophies. Get updated on Drew's cat during The Toby Report. Books cited: Aristotle's Way (2018). Edith Hall. The Adventure of I (2013). Tania Kotsos.

24 min
20/04/2021

Anew: Life as a Garden (New Stuff)

Drew shares a recently-written poem which depicts nature as a metaphor for life. Whether growing, wilting, shedding, or blooming, there are similar patterns in both plants and humans. Listen as Drew discusses the nerves associated with releasing her book. Album recommendation (34mins): Haywire by Duff Thompson. Send your listener comments to Drew through Instagram! @drewwalker_art

16 min
06/04/2021

Unnamed No. 10: A Look at Love

Drew talks about her philosophy on love while revisiting thoughts on a past crush. Hear about the importance of communication, the truth, and letting go of your ego with regards to having a successful relationship. Enjoy a writing prompt and listen to a neighbour’s voicemail in the Toby Report. Find out why the poem remains unnamed... Album recommendation of the week: Alien Sunset (26mins) by Cut Worms.

16 min
23/03/2021

Entropy: An Existential Crisis

Drew revisits the inspiration behind one of her poems, “Entropy”, revealing inner conflict with regards to online activity through social media. Hear about the questions running through Drew’s mind during the writing process. Topics of comparison, mass communication, and technology. Later on, an introduction to a brand new segment. Album recommendation of the week: Paranoid Cocoon by Cotton Jones (41mins). Enjoy!

21 min
09/03/2021

The Carpenter: Family Reflections

Drew reflects on the relationship with her Grandfather as the inspiration behind her poem titled "The Carpenter." She discusses the importance of family connections and the practice of delayed gratification. Learn a little bit about Drew's writing process with regards to how she starts a poem. Reminder: everyone’s creative approach is different! Album recommendation of the week: Foxwarren - Foxwarren (2018), 36mins

20 min
23/02/2021

In the Bath: New Stuff

Drew highlights a more recent poem from January 2021 to bring her listeners up-to-date. This episode touches on topics of change, inevitable suffering, and the importance of self-care. Drew talks about the symbol of a spiral as a metaphor for life and coming “full circle.” Album recommendation of the week: Ry X - Dawn (53mins)

20 min
09/02/2021

Serpents: A Confrontation with Nature

Listen as Drew reflects on stories about Australian wildlife, the subjectivity of art, and the importance of value judgements. Experience a line-by-line breakdown of the poem “Serpents” by the author of “Confines of a Free Spirit.” Drew answers listener questions about the cover art of her book as well as the change that travel can bring a person.

27 min
26/01/2021

Unlearning: An Introduction

In this debut episode, Drew highlights a poem from her book titled “Unlearning.” Written during a time of solitude while living in her trailer, listen as Drew discusses societal frustrations, minimalist values, and the responsibility of maintenance. See how Drew got here through a brief catch up on her story and travel back in time as she reflects on nomadic experiences. Get inspired with a bi-weekly writing prompt and album recommendation.

14 min

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Real Talker with Drew Walker

Real Talker with Drew Walker

Episodes

Chill FM: Music Part 1

Sixteen: Throwback & Travel Tips

Unedited: Spirituality with Gerrit Krol

For Gerrit: Communication and Thought (Feat. Gerrit Krol)

Anew: Life as a Garden (New Stuff)

Unnamed No. 10: A Look at Love

Entropy: An Existential Crisis

The Carpenter: Family Reflections

In the Bath: New Stuff

Serpents: A Confrontation with Nature

Unlearning: An Introduction

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