Two Friends Two Poems

Tom Ward
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A podcast for the poet in all of us. In each episode, hosts Tom Ward and Paul Natale read and write poetry to each other just to see what happens, often with a special guest to play along. 

  1. JUL 5

    Ep. 28 - Margaret Atwood, Farugh Farrokhzad (the rebel poet of Iran)

    Today we hear poems by Margaret Atwood and Farugh Farrokhzad, the rebel poet of Iran. Tom and Paul then share some first drafts of their own.  Support the show Music by Wes Cunningham. Read more of Tom’s poetry and other writing by following him at tomwardwrites.medium.com

    12 min

  2. JUN 15

    Ep. 27 - Louise Gluck, Joy Harjo, part 2

    Hi. Today we bring you the rest of our conversation about the poetry of Joy Harjo as Paul reads “How to Write a Poem in a Time of War.” Tom reads “Confession” by Louise Gluck, before sharing is own little diddy called “Indifference.”  Support the show Music by Wes Cunningham. Read more of Tom’s poetry and other writing by following him at tomwardwrites.medium.com

    14 min

  3. JUN 7

    Ep. 26: Louise Gluck, Joy Harjo, part 1

    We’re back! After a little break, we’re excited to bring you our first episode of season 2. Paul reads “She Had Some Horses” by Joy Harjo, Tom reads “The Wish Poem” by Louise Gluck, as well his latest called “Ululations.”  Support the show Music by Wes Cunningham. Read more of Tom’s poetry and other writing by following him at tomwardwrites.medium.com

    16 min

  4. FEB 26

    Ep. 25 - Tom Key, part 2

    Today’s episode is part 2 of our fantastic conversation with Atlanta actor, director, and writer Tom Key. We discuss what makes a poem a poem, if and how grief can feel good, and read our own humble offerings.  Support the show Music by Wes Cunningham. Read more of Tom’s poetry and other writing by following him at tomwardwrites.medium.com

    15 min

  5. FEB 24

    Ep. 24 - Emily Dickinson, Gwendolyn Brooks, Margaret Atwood, with special guest Tom Key

    It’s a special three-friend episode! We’re joined by Atlanta actor, writer, director Tom Key. He reads a poem by Emily Dickinson, then Tom and Paul read theirs by Gwendolyn Brooks and Margaret Atwood. Be sure to subscribe to hear part 2! Support the show Music by Wes Cunningham. Read more of Tom’s poetry and other writing by following him at tomwardwrites.medium.com

    16 min

  6. JAN 21

    Ep. 23 - Stephanie Niu, Howie Good

    It’s our first episode of 2025! Today Paul reads a poem by Georgia poet Stephanie Niu and Tom shares some prose poetry by Howie Good, then they read their own stuff too.   Support the show Music by Wes Cunningham. Read more of Tom’s poetry and other writing by following him at tomwardwrites.medium.com

    15 min

  7. 12/11/2024

    Ep. 22 - The Brothers Grimm, Anne Sexton

    In today’s episode Tom and Paul return to Anne Sexton to popcorn read her take on the Brothers Grimm fairytale “Godfather Death.” Then Tom reads a new poem by Paul called “I Have a Glock” and Paul reads Tom’s new one “Lake Lanier.”  Support the show Music by Wes Cunningham. Read more of Tom’s poetry and other writing by following him at tomwardwrites.medium.com

    15 min

  8. 11/22/2024

    Ep. 21 - Anne Sexton, Sylvia Plath with guest Paige Adair

    Today is another three-friend episode! Tom and Paul are joined by Atlanta artist Paige Adair to dive into the poetry of Anne Sexton and Sylvia Plath. Content warning: Description of self-harm Check out Paige Adair’s work Red Riding Hood by Anne Sexton Elm by Sylvia Plath Support the show Music by Wes Cunningham. Read more of Tom’s poetry and other writing by following him at tomwardwrites.medium.com

    15 min
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About

A podcast for the poet in all of us. In each episode, hosts Tom Ward and Paul Natale read and write poetry to each other just to see what happens, often with a special guest to play along. 

Information

  • Creator
    Tom Ward
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Two Friends Two Poems
  • Show Website
    Two Friends Two Poems