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Frank Skinner's Poetry Podcast

Frank Skinner's Poetry Podcast

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Summary

 Frank Skinner loves poetry. And he thinks you might like it too. Join Frank each week as he takes you through some of his choice picks of poems. There may be laughter. There may be tears. There will certainly be poetry. Frank Skinner's Poetry Podcast is produced by Sarah Bishop. It is an Avalon production.Frank Skinner's Poetry Podcast Art
Episodes
  • Richard Brautigan

    Richard Brautigan
    May 6 2026
    The lead singer of Frank’s favourite band introduced him to the poetry of Richard Brautigan, and it is a gift that keeps on giving. TW: mention of suicide The novel referenced is “Trout Fishing in America”. The collection of poems referenced is “The Pill Versus the Springhill Mine Disaster”. The poems referenced are “Widow’s Lament”, “Love Poem”, “Kafka’s Hat”, “I Cannot Answer You Tonight in Small Portions” and “The Winos on Potrero Hill”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • George Herbert

    George Herbert
    Apr 29 2026
    Frank gets excited about the brilliant 17th Century poet, George Herbert. The poems referenced are “The Collar” and “The Pulley”, both by George Herbert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • Erasure Poetry

    Erasure Poetry
    Apr 22 2026
    Frank explores poems stowed away in prose, as revealed by Nicole Sealey and Emma Filtness. The collections referenced are “The Ferguson Report: An Erasure” by Nicole Sealey and “This Savage Language” by Emma Filtness. The poems referenced are “Page 260” and “Page 5”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 mins
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