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  • Clocks Are Frozen Ghosts Ticking Endlessly
    Jan 20 2026

    In this episode, Dr Hawthorne is unwell, but Prof Ashford rings in the new year with the help of his friends, discussing the poetic implications of time.


    Whether you're feeling down about the dreariness of January or just curious about the impact that verse can have on us all, join Jonathan and friends as they honor the beauty of words and the artists who crafted them, reminding us that poetry never truly dies—sometimes it echoes through time.

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    23 Min.
  • No Snow for Lonely Warriors and Burlesque Jesus Christmas Movies
    Dec 20 2025

    In this festive episode, Prof Ashford and Dr Hawthorne pay tribute to the poets that died this month and their Holiday themes poems, proving once again the power of the written word.


    Whether you're a lover of all things Christmas or just curious about the impact that verse can have on us all, join Jonathan and Eleanor as they honor the beauty of words and the artists who crafted them, reminding us that poetry never truly dies—sometimes it’s just lost in a winter wonderland.

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    26 Min.
  • New Loves and Last Verses Fold the Roundabout with Blueberries
    Nov 20 2025

    Prof Ashford and Dr Hawthorne are back discussing poets who strived to make the world a brighter place.


    Whether you're a seasoned poetry lover or just curious about the power of verse, join Jonathan and Eleanor as they honor the beauty of words and the artists who crafted them, reminding us that poetry never truly dies—it's inspiration echoes on for future generations.

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    21 Min.
  • In the Mind of the Monster
    Oct 19 2025

    This month, Prof Ashford and Dr Hawthorne hand over the podcast to Alex Morgan and True Crime podcast In the Mind of the Monster to bring you a chilling update about the Bay Bard Butcher.


    If you've been following along with the killing spree that had plagued the poets of Torbay, you won't want to miss this episode.

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    21 Min.
  • Butchers of Linked In Sing of Earthquakes, Bugs and Bookseller Snobs
    Sep 19 2025

    This month, Prof Ashford and Dr Hawthorne discuss poets with multiple careers and the passion their occupations can bring to their words. Warning, this episode may contain a disturbing message from the Bay Bard Butcher himself.


    Whether you're a seasoned poetry lover or just curious about the power of verse, join Jonathan and Eleanor as they honor the beauty of words and the artists who crafted them, reminding us that poetry never truly dies—it just sometimes works multiple jobs.

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    24 Min.
  • Dead Animals are Colourful When Associated with Villanelles About Naked Anger
    Aug 19 2025

    In this month's episode, Prof Ashford and Dr Hawthorne return to their obituaries and bring you an homage to the dead. As the Bay Bard Butcher seems to be expanding his territory, they discuss the healing power of verse.


    Whether you're a seasoned poetry lover or just curious about the power of verse, join Jonathan and Eleanor as they honor the beauty of words and the artists who crafted them, reminding us that poetry never truly dies—sometimes it slowly stalks you.

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    21 Min.
  • Laura's Legacy Looms Large
    Jul 19 2025

    In this month's episode, Prof Ashford and Dr Hawthorne and their regular companion, Dr Jasper Whitfield, pay tribute to the legacy of one poet who had a profound impact on their own poetry, Laura Bennett.


    Whether you're a seasoned poetry lover or just curious about the power of verse, join Jonathan and Eleanor as they honor the beauty of words and the artists who crafted them, reminding us that poetry never truly dies—it's legacy goes on.

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    24 Min.
  • Drink in the Shoes to Edit the Nonsense of Jackdaws and Pantomime Parents
    Jun 19 2025

    In this month's episode, Prof Ashford and Dr Hawthorne and their regular companion, Dr Jasper Whitfield, pay tribute to even more dead poets, continue to investigate the Bay Bard Butcher and look at how poetry can be even bigger than the poets themselves.


    Whether you're a seasoned poetry lover or just curious about the power of verse, join Jonathan and Eleanor as they honor the beauty of words and the artists who crafted them, reminding us that poetry never truly dies—it's just sometimes edited.

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    26 Min.