33 episodes

A podcast about pro wrestling which features poetry

Wrestling with Poetry ishmaelklein

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A podcast about pro wrestling which features poetry

    Episode 33: The Late Great Tom Raworth, Beautiful Habit and Tribute Poem & Phantom Champions of Wrestling

    Episode 33: The Late Great Tom Raworth, Beautiful Habit and Tribute Poem & Phantom Champions of Wrestling

    In our final episode we'll hear Tom Raworth's poem "Beautiful Habit" and I will share my tribute poem. Also, Phantom Champions: Betty Boucher, Yukiko Tomoe, Sue Green and Evelyn Stevens Great women who beat the not-so-fabulous moolah.  Have a wonderful Summer!

    • 13 min
    Episode 32: Individual X, Werner Seelenbinder and Spring of Deception

    Episode 32: Individual X, Werner Seelenbinder and Spring of Deception

    We hear from the poet and wrestler known as Individual X who is also known as Gorilla Manboy. Also a tribute to Wrestler and resistance fighter Werner Seelenbinder and a letter from a listener by the name of Spring of Deception. 

    • 16 min
    Episode 31: Poet Nada Gordon and Tribute to Elvira Snodgrass

    Episode 31: Poet Nada Gordon and Tribute to Elvira Snodgrass

    We hear poetry from Nada Gordon and find out about the late great wrestler Elvira Snodgrass. 

    • 10 min
    Episode 30, Poet Gregory Glenn and the River of Prematurely Dead Wrestlers Part 2

    Episode 30, Poet Gregory Glenn and the River of Prematurely Dead Wrestlers Part 2

    In this episode we hear about the poetry process from Gregory Glenn as well as Part 2 on our tribute to wrestlers who left too soon.
    Questions? Wrestlingwithpoetry@gmail.com

    • 14 min
    Episode 29: Poet Jennifer Nelson and The River of Dead Wrestlers part 1

    Episode 29: Poet Jennifer Nelson and The River of Dead Wrestlers part 1

    This week we'll hear from poet Jennifer Nelson.
    Additionally the beginning of our multi-episode tribute to the wrestlers who died too soon. 
    Finally, we'll find out about wrestling and poetry/drama events in Kalamazoo! As always, thank you for listening.

    • 14 min
    Episode 28 Poet Clay Ventre As Well As Some Thoughts About Anabolic Steroids

    Episode 28 Poet Clay Ventre As Well As Some Thoughts About Anabolic Steroids

    In this episode Poet Clay Ventre reads a fantastic poem! Also a brief look back at Anabolic Steroid creation and it's perilous addition to the world of Professional Wrestling. Warning: the show will talk about murder, suicide and corporate blobs.

    • 12 min

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