126 episodes
My Bad Poetry Aaron and Dave
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5.0 • 6 Ratings
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Aaron and Dave dive into an old private journal to read poems written in high school. Along the way the two have found themselves joined by some incredibly amazing people, all willing to share some of their own bad poetry. Experience a mix of self-reflection, humor, self-deprecation, great conversations and just maybe a half decent poem!
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One Calculus & The Only Island (w/ Richard Blanco)
Presidential Inaugural Poet Richard Blanco comes on the show to bring his less than stellar work. From "Emily’s Recurring Dream of a Failed Bridge" which was too long for the show title that is full of "—" in honor of Emily Dickinson...let's just say the concept failed to connect. Blanco brings along two other rough poems that eventually got reworked to great success.
My Bad Poetry Episode 5.21: "One Calculus & The Only Island (w/ Richard Blanco)"
End Poem from a Real Poet: "Looking for The Gulf Motel, Marco Island, Florida" by Richard Blanco
Richard Blanco is a Cuban American poet from Miami, Florida. He was the fifth Presidential Inaugural Poet in U.S. history, reading "One Today" for President Obama in 2013. He was also awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Biden from the National Endowment for the Humanities. His most recent collection Homeland of My Body: New & Selected Poems was released at the end of 2023. You can learn more about his life and work through his website.
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The Awakening Sun
Dave tries to redeem his French in this weeks hastily written poem, but may have offended the entire language. Aaron tries to start a beef with Swifties?? Dave and Aaron discuss a brief word of relationship advice from high school Aaron. And just a little over halfway through the episode, we get to a halfway decent poem in the Wolf Journal?? Or maybe it just sounded good after all that came before it. You can be the judge.
My Bad Poetry Episode 5.20: "The Awakening Sun"
End Poem from a Real Poet: "Sonnet [This day when waking from pertubéd sleep]" by Luis G. Dato
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To My Dearest Love
After an incredible streak of amazing guests, Aaron and Dave dive back into the pages of Aaron's high school Wolf Journal for what may be described as an Epistolary poem if one were generous. Dave brings "nothing" to the table with his poem of the week and Aaron may have brought to much. Also, if you are celebrating #NaPoWriMo maybe these failed lines could be generative for your daily work.
My Bad Poetry Episode 5.19 "To My Dearest Love"
End Poem from a Real Poet: "Letter to N.A." by Elizabeth Bishop
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Doppelganger, Scenes..., & Hibernation (w/ Frances Klein)
Frances Klein makes such an amazing return to the show that she may have out hosted the hosts. With three "new" bad poems from her past, Frances brings us through the stylings of a dictionary and thesaurus, with an uninhibited poem, an ekphrastic/found poem, and an add copy?? Oh Dave and Aaron were there too. (Also includes Tallulah's first guest bark.)
My Bad Poetry 5.18 "Doppelganger, Scenes..., & Hibernation (w/ Frances Klein)"
End Poem from a Real Poet: "The Angel Gabriel Says It's Not a Booty Call If He Doesn't Have G******s" by Frances Klein originally published in Peatsmoke Journal.
Frances Kleins newest poetry collection on dating the Angel Gabriel will be dropping in May! Her current chapbooks can be found through her linktree.
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Spring Break Bloopers!
Co-Hosts Aaron and Dave took the week off to focus on their day jobs.
Enjoy a compilation of the tangents, distractions, and strange takes that just didn't make the cut for a "normal" episode.
This episode features the vocal stylings of previous guests Trapper Markelz, Shiksha Dheda, Madeleine Crowley, jason b. crawford, L.M. Cole, Court Ludwick, and Aaron's daughter...We think a chuckle from Nicole Tallman may have also snuck in there as well.
My Bad Poetry Episode 5.B4 "Spring Break Bloopers!"
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Both Things are True...North of the Eiffel Tower (w/ Kelli Russell Agadon)
Kelli Russell Agadon makes her triumphant return to the show after nearly two years since she became the first true guest of the show. This time around, Kelli brings three poems from three different eras in her writing career. She talks with Dave and Aaron about "dressing up" poems, choosing strong titles, and flipping everything on its head, when editing one's work.
My Bad Poetry 5.17 "Both Things are True...North of the Eiffel Tower (w/ Kelli Russell Agadon)
End Poem from a Real Poet: "Hum of the Living" by Kelli Russell Agadon
Kelli Russell Agadon is the co-founder of Two Sylvia Press, faculty at PLU, and a poet with Dialogues with Rising Tides published through Copper Canyon Press. You can find more of her work and information about her through her social media accounts and website.
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Customer Reviews
Hilariously informative
I have no clue when it comes to poetry, but after just one episode of self deprecating poetry critiques - I think I’m on my way. 5⭐️