Podcast Episodes

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 2 months, 1 week 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 2 months, 2 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 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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Published on 2 months, 3 weeks 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 2 months, 4 weeks 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 3 months 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 3 months, 1 week ago

S8E29 All the colours of butterflies in haiku

🐛🕷️ Creepy Crawlies Have Entered the Chat…

This week on the Poetry Peacast, we’re getting under your skin — in the best possible way — with a fresh collection of haiku and short form poetry inspired …

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

S8E28 Poetry Pea Reading with Julie Bloss Kelsey

What does healing sound like in haiku?

This week, poet Julie Bloss Kelsey joins me to read from her deeply moving collection, Grasping the Fading Light: A Journey Through PTSD — winner of the 2021 Int…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

S8E27 Creepy Crawly Haiku

An episode of haiku poetry presented by Liam Maguire on the topic of creepy crawlies. Honestly he does a brilliant job. He's inspired me to write and I hope he'll inspire you to write too. Check out …

Published on 4 months ago