The official trailer for Sketch Poetry. Share far and wide with anyone you think might like the show! Support the show Want to hear a poem? Pitch it (and the setting in which you think it could be read) to me here: thesketchpoet@gmail.comOleh Joe

'The steeples are white in the wild moonlight' Do not listen to this late at night. Support the show Want to hear a poem? Pitch it (and the setting in which you think it could be read) to me here: thesketchpoet@gmail.comOleh Joe

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'Even now this landscape is assembling.' Joe kicks off spooky season with a little number from Louise Glück. There is a lot of preamble to go with Joe's ambling, so if you want to get straight to the poem skip to 14 mins. This was suggested by the wonderful Jim Moon of the Hypnogoria podcast and I highly recommend you listen to his show here: https…

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A recent radio spot Joe had with Hannah Sackville-Bryant from BBC York. They featured my Rossetti episode and I got to talk about the origins of the podcast. Support the show Want to hear a poem? Pitch it (and the setting in which you think it could be read) to me here: thesketchpoet@gmail.comOleh Joe

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'Do not go gentle into that good night" noswaith dda from Joe as he allows himself a couple of cheeky stouts in the pub, which is fitting considering Dylan Thomas' regular habits (though Joe was in bed by 10, honest). The incredible reading of the poem was done this week by Welsh storyteller and podcaster Owen Staton. You can hear his voice here at…

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'Remember me when I am gone away Gone far away into the silent land' Joe takes an early autumn walk and remembers his wonderful father. This episode is a bit emotional, so tread with care but hopefully it brings some solace. Support the show Want to hear a poem? Pitch it (and the setting in which you think it could be read) to me here: thesketchpoe…

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'This house has been far out at sea all night' Hold onto your hat, it's a bit breezy. Joe goes for a stroll in the wind and explores this cracker from Ted Hughes. N.B: I dropped my daughter off before I went up the big hill, fear not. **I also gave the wrong email address, see below for the correct one** Support the show Want to hear a poem? Pitch …

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'A man on his own in a car' This week: Joe braves the A3O on his own, on a bike! Listen to his thoughts on JB's Meditation on the A30. Support the show Want to hear a poem? Pitch it (and the setting in which you think it could be read) to me here: thesketchpoet@gmail.comOleh Joe

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'They fuck you up, your mum and dad.' Joe (and his daughter) discuss parenting. Support the show Want to hear a poem? Pitch it (and the setting in which you think it could be read) to me here: thesketchpoet@gmail.comOleh Joe

'The trees are coming into leaf Like something almost being said' Join Joe as he takes a stroll under some huge trees on his regular dog walk. Support the show Want to hear a poem? Pitch it (and the setting in which you think it could be read) to me here: thesketchpoet@gmail.comOleh Joe

'Once I am sure there’s nothing going on I step inside, letting the door thud shut.' Join Joe as he alights his bike at St. Nicholas' church in Newnham, Hampshire. Will he find God, or will God find him? Support the show Want to hear a poem? Pitch it (and the setting in which you think it could be read) to me here: thesketchpoet@gmail.com…

'That Whitsun, I was late getting away:' Join Joe on the train to London as he reads Larkin's masterpiece The Whitsun Weddings. Originally heard and published on the Philip Larkin Society Podcast 'Tiny in All That Air'. Check them out if you enjoy all things Toad. Support the show Want to hear a poem? Pitch it (and the setting in which you think it…

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Andy takes a deep dive into the 1974 horror film, Deathdream AKA Dead of Night. This movie was directed by Bob Clark who also directed such films as Black Christmas and A Christmas Story.

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This weird 80s film is about a killer elevator! Andy takes a deep dive into this Dutch horror movie. Directed by the same guy that made a bunch of music videos for the Dutch rock band Golden Earring.

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Andy takes a look at an obscure 80s slasher, Fatal Games.

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In the latest episode, Andy makes a small tribute to the late Roger Corman and talks about his first Edgar Allan Poe adaptation House of Usher, released in 1960. The film stars Vincent Price.

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In this episode, Andy takes a look at 80s horror movie SlaughterHouse Rock. The film combines elements of demonic possession and slasher classics. The score,created by new wave band Devo also adds to the atmosphere.

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In this episode, Andy looks at one of his childhood favorite movies, It Came From Outer Space. The movie was directed by Jack Arnold, who also directed Creature From The Black Lagoon.

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In this episode, Andy takes a look at a lesser known horror thriller movie, Mute Witness. Taking inspiration from classic films by Alfred Hitchcock, this movie will keep you on the edge of your seat. The film also has a surprise cameo! If you want to see it before listening, you can see it on Shudder!…

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This episode's film is inspired by a short story by HP Lovecraft, The Lurking Fear. The movie Lurking Fear is a Full Moon Production, produced by Charles Band. The movie stars Ashley Laurence and Jeffrey Combs.