The Rooted Soul Podcast

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New podcast on poetry and life

  1. 4h ago

    Of Two Shores: Ireland, America, and the Stories Between

    Alan explores the cultural contrasts and surprising similarities between Ireland and the United States, reflecting on immigration, emigration, and how literature and music shaped both nations. He reads poems and passages from writers like Joyce, Boland, Lazarus, and Ginsberg, shares personal memories of the open road and hidden city life, and welcomes a growing American audience while announcing upcoming live events.

  2. 4d ago

    Say It Now: Making Amends Before It's Too Late

    Alan MacDonald guides listeners through a reflective episode about making amends, picking battles, and choosing kindness. He reads several new and recent poems — including Stoking Aces, Departures, Friend Zone, Labels, Measuring Our Dreams, Acceptance, and King for All Days — while exploring themes of regret, forgiveness, and acceptance. The episode also notes a special offer on his first poetry collection, upcoming live shows, and ways to connect via TheRootedSoulBooks.com and alan@therootedsoulbooks.com.

  3. Oct 14

    Inside the Cave & a look at Acceptance of Joy prior to publication next month

    In this special episode of The Rooted Soul Podcast, Alan McDonald take listeners inside the cave for an exclusive preview of his forthcoming poetry collection, The Rooted Soul: Acceptance of Joy, due for release next month. Rather than reading from the entire book, Alan selects seven poems that best capture its themes and spirit. Together they explore self-reflection, community, false saviours, friendship, late-night conversations, enduring love, and the culture and characters that have shaped his writing.

  4. Oct 9

    Autumn Frost. Shakespeare, Yeats, Keats & Me

    Alan talks Autumn and seasonal poems.

  5. Oct 7

    A Pair of Converse

    Alan McDonald on why its important to listen more than speak and slow down.

  6. Oct 5

    Man of Fear

    Alan McDonald tackles labels and toxicity in modern culture. With some nice poems in between...

  7. Oct 3

    The House Within

    This episode presents a curated 10-poem sequence from a gothic-horror collection, tracing a slow descent into obsession inside a standalone riverside house. Listen for motifs of a missing beat on a grandfather clock, an uninvited stranger, a grave beneath a willow, and the uncertain border between haunting and madness. Host Alan McDonald also mentions TheRootedSoulBooks.com, shares purchase and contact details, and invites listener feedback as he previews more work to come.

  8. Sep 24

    Between the Lines: The Sound of Intelligence

    Alan reflects on writing poetry and crafting a live show, exploring how dialogue, intelligence, and personal experience shape meaning. He discusses surrounding himself with smarter people, reading between the lines, and balancing personal truth with accessible storytelling. The episode touches on influences from Aaron Sorkin to Shelby Foote, plans for an upcoming live performance, and the role of conversation in refining ideas and creative work.

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New podcast on poetry and life

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  • Creator
    mtwdhl
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 All Rights Reserved
  • Show Website
    The Rooted Soul Podcast