Podcast Episodes

S8E38 Dancing with Words: Tango, Spring and Fair Play

✨ Welcome to the Poetry Pea Podcast ✨

In this episode, we share beautiful haiku and senryū from our community, inspired by the video prompts. You’ll hear poetry chosen by editor Amy Watson from the Au…

Published on 12 hours ago

S8E37 Kyoka - the wild side of tanka poetry

In this episode we round off our tanka series with something a little different – kyōka.

Kyōka are often described as the “wild poems” of the tanka world – witty, playful, and full of wry social comme…

Published on 1 week ago

S8E36 How to Write a Superior Poem

Welcome to Poetry Pea! In this episode, Patricia shares practical tips and writing exercises on how to write superior tanka poetry. Building on last week’s look at the ten styles of poetry, today we …

Published on 2 weeks ago

S8E35 Ten Styles of Poetry

✨ Today we’re diving into the world of Fujiwara no Teika (1162–1241) — one of Japan’s most influential poets, teachers, and literary critics. If you’re curious about tanka poetry, this is a perfect p…

Published on 3 weeks ago

S8E34 Small Elephants in Short Form Poetry

Season 8 Episode 34

Pack your poetic passport — this week, the Poetry Pea Podcast is off to Borneo!

Our theme? Elephants in haiku and senryu, inspired by Borneo’s rare and gentle pygmy elephants.

In this episode:

Published on 4 weeks ago

S8E33 John Wills and the art of haiku

Today we’re diving into technique. But wait! Don’t run for the hills just yet, or even the mountains…. This isn’t a dry lecture—we’re doing technique the Poetry Pea way: through the lens of rich, ins…

Published on 1 month ago

S8E33 John Wills & the art of haiku: the Poetry Pea guide to technique

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Published on 1 month ago

S8E32 Senryu with a sense of Humour

Welcome to the PoetryPea Podcast, your go-to show for English-language haiku, senryu, and other short-form poetry. In this special episode, we’re embracing the lighter side of verse with a delightful…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

S8E31 Poetry Pea Live - Zoka

In this very special episode of the Poetry Pea Podcast, we bring you our first ever live salon event — and it's all about Zōka, the generative force behind haiku and nature itself.

Featuring readings …

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

S8E30 Haiku with love from Switzerland

What happens when alphorns echo through the streets of Zürich? They inspire short form poetry from around the world — and this week’s episode features some of the best!

These original haiku and senryū…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago