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British poet Helen Wing has spent the past 20 years living between the UK, China and the Middle East, experiencing first-hand the human impact of poetry across borders. On The Elixir Poetry Podcast, she asks anonymous individuals from around the world to read the poem that has touched them the most, and to unveil why. (Each episode includes original music)
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On November 28, 1979, an Air New Zealand jet took off from Auckland Airport on a sightseeing trip to Antarctica. There were 257 people on board. Hours later everyone was dead. Somehow, the plane had flown directly into the Erebus volcano. This was a disaster that shattered a country’s psyche. In the decades since, grief gave way to blame, anger and recrimination. Who was responsible for so many deaths? Was there a cover-up? How could a plane just fly into a mountain? To mark the 40th anniver ...
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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Lily about ‘The Lovesong of J. Alfred Prufrock’ by T.S. Eliot. Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elixir and read them here! Receive our newsletter! The Elixir Poetry Podcast website: https://www.helenwing.com/the-elixir-poetry-podcast Let us know what you th…
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Here we are for episode 735; in which Paul looks back at his 6th collection, Lovesongs For The Bitter And Twisted, which he published 20 years ago! We also have a new Yeti / Udio song called CAT THIEF based on one of Paul's poems. Our next episode, #736 sees notoriously grumpy local resident Hubert Gentry interrupting one of Paul and Nick's recordi…
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Here we are for episode 740! In which Paul, Toppie and Grizzly meet to share scary stories around the old camp fire - whilst some special guests call in with memories and thoughts about their own Halloween experiences over the years! Along with thanks to Toppie and Grizzly additional hugs to Big Fatty, Jay The Hauntcub, Adam Monkey, Uncle Warren an…
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Here we are for episode 740! In which Paul, Toppie and Grizzly meet to share scary stories around the old camp fire - whilst some special guests call in with memories and thoughts about their own Halloween experiences over the years! Along with thanks to Toppie and Grizzly additional hugs to Big Fatty, Jay The Hauntcub, Adam Monkey, Uncle Warren an…
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Here we are for episode 739! In which a revived Ikk has a grand plan to launch a range of Shy Life Podcast perfumes; but what weird ideas will be involved in the manufacturing process?! Our extra material includes more Italian lessons from the wonderful Gianluca! This episode also has a new song called EVERYTHING YOU DO IS WRONG with lyrics by Paul…
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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Nelleke about a Dutch poem called ‘Memories of Holland’ by Hendrik Marsman. They discuss: Immigrants staying in touch with their cultural heritage, or not Will Dutch survive as a language? Are the British incurious about other cultures? Marsman's tragic tale The best Dutch poem of the 20th century The …
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Here we are for episode 739! In which a revived Ikk has a grand plan to launch a range of Shy Life Podcast perfumes; but what weird ideas will be involved in the manufacturing process?! Our extra material includes more Italian lessons from the wonderful Gianluca! This episode also has a new song called EVERYTHING YOU DO IS WRONG with lyrics by Paul…
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Here we are for episode 738; in which Paul and the gang delve back into the Sutton Park archives to explore more adventures from 1994 episode of the show; which feature a lot of familiar voices that you'll recognise from the podcast! Our next episode, #739 should finally see Ikk's return as he comes up with a money making idea which he needs some h…
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Here we are for episode 738; in which Paul and the gang delve back into the Sutton Park archives to explore more adventures from 1994 episode of the show; which feature a lot of familiar voices that you'll recognise from the podcast! Our next episode, #739 should finally see Ikk's return as he comes up with a money making idea which he needs some h…
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Here we are for episode 737! In a change (yet again!) to the scheduled edition this time Martin Holmes is here to have a grumble whilst Trowby and Lisa go all 3-2-1 on us! Martin and Mr Yeti discuss such subjects as dentists, pet psychics, keeping up with popular trends and all manner of other grumpiness! Trowby and Lisa's game takes us out for a l…
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Here we are for episode 737! In a change (yet again!) to the scheduled edition this time Martin Holmes is here to have a grumble whilst Trowby and Lisa go all 3-2-1 on us! Martin and Mr Yeti discuss such subjects as dentists, pet psychics, keeping up with popular trends and all manner of other grumpiness! Trowby and Lisa's game takes us out for a l…
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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Varvara Keidan Shavrova about a poem called ‘An autumn evening in the modest square’ by the Russian poet, Joseph Brodsky (1940-1996) They discuss: Growing up in the Soviet Union The difficulty of being a migrant living away from your original home Families hiding their intellectualism from the state an…
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Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Karren Ross-Fortunet '02. Karren received her degree in Communications and also has a Bachelor's in Nutrition from C.W. Post. Her hobbies include working out, zumba as an instructor, reading, and spending time in nature. Karren has a passion for becoming a performance, health and wellness coach - and is working on that …
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Here we are for episode 736! In which Paul and Nick attempt to record but Hubert Gentry interrupts and eventually joins in! We also have a few poems - but by complete coincidence two of them were in our previous episode! All this and we have more SUTTON PARK clips which follow on from the ones that we shared in 734. Many thanks to our special guest…
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Here we are for episode 736! In which Paul and Nick attempt to record but Hubert Gentry interrupts and eventually joins in! We also have a few poems - but by complete coincidence two of them were in our previous episode! All this and we have more SUTTON PARK clips which follow on from the ones that we shared in 734. Many thanks to our guests, Nick …
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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Tim Butcher about ‘Ozymandias’ by Percy Bysshe Shelley. They discuss: Tyrants of the world and bullies in normal life How Shelley wrote the poem Tim Butcher gives his takes on the lines that speak to him the most. The power of poetry and how "some refrains come back to you". Tyrants' attitudes (and all…
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Here we are for episode 735; in which Paul looks back at his 6th collection, Lovesongs For The Bitter And Twisted, which he published 20 years ago! We also have a new Yeti / Udio song called CAT THIEF based on one of Paul's poems. Our next episode, #736 sees notoriously grumpy local resident Hubert Gentry interrupting one of Paul and Nick's recordi…
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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Rod about an Irish Blessing, ‘May the road rise to meet you’. Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elixir and read them here! Receive our newsletter! The Elixir Poetry Podcast website: https://www.helenwing.com/the-elixir-poetry-podcast Let us know what you thi…
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‘I do not crush the world’s corolla of wonders’ by Lucian Blaga is read by Andreea and the music is composed by Tom Platts. Scroll down or search the whole episode to hear why the poem means so much to Andreea: 7. "This Poem Is The Way I See The World!" - Andreea Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elixir …
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Here we are for episode 734! In a change to the scheduled programme Paul shares some stories of his Sutton Park days with Cromitty and Yeti Uncle John - and also with the listeners, of course! There are wedding bells and also some very strange goings on in the park with Basil, Bakov and some invisible killer deer! Thanks to all who helped film thes…
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Here we are for episode 734! In a change to the scheduled programme Paul shares some stories of his Sutton Park days with Cromitty and Yeti Uncle John - and also with the listeners, of course! There are wedding bells and also some very strange goings on in the park with Basil, Bakov and some invisible killer deer! Thanks to all who helped film thes…
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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Nicole about a Persian poem called ‘The Guest House’ by Rumi. They discuss: Sitting with your emotions Living a richer fuller life Does suppressing your emotions make you sick? ‘Being busy’ is a way to deflect from your emotions Teaching emotions in schools Yoga: locating emotion in our body and breath…
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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Amina Meshnuni about her own poem ‘Our Children’ written in Albanian and also about a poem by another Albanian poet, Mojkom Zeqo, called ‘The Mask of God’. They discuss: Amina's poem about her anger at the world The emotional importance of reading poetry from different countries Mojkom Zeqo Albania: th…
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Here we are for episode 733! In which a slightly depleted Chatterbox team team up to discuss - amongst other things, some of the silly names that Charles Dickens named his characters - not to mention ome celebrity birthdays for September, would you rather decisions and some flashbacks to previous shows. We also have a new song by Mr Yeti (featuring…
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'Winter Swans' by Owen Sheers is read by Donna and the musical underscore is composed by Tom Platts. Simply scroll down to listen to the whole episode to hear why the poem means so much to Donna: 6. Winter Swans: "So Many Of Us Don't Have Someone To Rely On" - Donna Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elix…
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Here we are for episode 733! In which a slightly depleted Chatterbox team team up to discuss - amongst other things, some of the silly names that Charles Dickens named his characters - not to mention ome celebrity birthdays for September, would you rather decisions and some flashbacks to previous shows. We also have a new song by Mr Yeti (featuring…
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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Chen Du about ‘At Home’ by a modern Chinese poet, Zuo You. They discuss: Nostalgia in China Deaf poets including Raymond Antrobus Homesickness Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elixir and read them here! Receive our newsletter! The Elixir Poetry Podcast webs…
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'Soneto de fidelidade' 'Sonnet of Fidelity' by Brazilian poet Vinicius de Moraes. It is read by Eduardo and the musical underscore is composed by Tom Platts. Simply scroll down to listen to the whole episode (6mins52): 4. Soneto de fidelidade: "We Must Enjoy Everything While It Lasts" - Eduardo Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out…
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Here we are for episode 732! In which Paul speaks with the three new recruits from last year - Gianluca, Levi and Mateusz to see how they survived a year on the show! We also have a few different versions of a song called YOUR LITTLE SECRET which was made using Udio, with lyrics by Mr Yeti! Thank you to Gianluca, Mateusz and Levi for their help wit…
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Here we are for episode 732! In which Paul speaks with the three new recruits from last year - Gianluca, Levi and Mateusz to see how they survived a year on the show! We also have a few different versions of a song called YOUR LITTLE SECRET which was made using Udio, with lyrics by Mr Yeti! Thank you to Gianluca, Mateusz and Levi for their help wit…
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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Emma about ‘Lord Ullin’s Daughter’ by Thomas Campbell (1777 – 1844) They discuss: Emma's connection to the poem through her mother Authoritarian fathers The "freshness" of Thomas Campbell's poem: the early work of young artists The power of hearing poetry read out The loss of a child Discover poetry th…
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Extract of 'The Ruin' an Anglo-Saxon poem from The Exeter Book. It is read by Kate and the musical underscore is composed by Tom Platts. Simply scroll down to listen to the whole episode (13mins30): 1. The Ruin: "I Feel Less Lonely When I Read This Poem" - Kate Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elixir an…
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Here we are for episode 731! In which a distress message from space leads to further mystery when the identity of kidnap victim appears to be quite a different face... but why?? We also have a new tune made using Udio called THE BLACK-EYED GROWL (in fact two versions!) and a diary report with Muffleyontour from his recent trip to Bali and Singapore…
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Here we are for episode 731! In which a distress message from space leads to further mystery when the identity of kidnap victim appears to be quite a different face... but why?? We also have a new tune made using Udio called THE BLACK-EYED GROWL (in fact two versions!) and a diary report with Muffleyontour from his recent trip to Bali and Singapore…
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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to (our second) Tom about, ‘Mother any distance’ by Simon Armitage. They discuss: Family relationships Maternal love Teaching children emotional literacy through poetry The truth of why this poem makes Tom so emotional Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elixir a…
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Here we are for episode 730! In which Paul speaks to DJ and Toppie about the latest season of Matinee Minutiae as Toppie bows out! Our next show - #731 sees Mr Yeti receiving a distress message from space which leads to further mystery when the identity of a kidnap victim appears to be quite a different face... but why?? Do join us! Email us at shy…
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Here we are for episode 730! In which Paul speaks to DJ and Toppie about the latest season of Matinee Minutiae as Toppie bows out! Our next show - #731 sees Mr Yeti receiving a distress message from space which leads to further mystery when the identity of a kidnap victim appears to be quite a different face... but why?? Do join us! Email us at shy…
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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Richard about an extract from book 22 of the Iliad by Homer. Richard explains the tale of Achilles, and hones in on the brutality of war which the story portrays. Richard is reminded of the Iliad by the violence he sees in the modern world as a war correspondent. How does Homer's work affect us today? …
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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Vivienne Lo about 2 Daoist poems: Chapter 8 of Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching and Zhangzi's (Chuang-Tzu's) Butterfly Dream Parable. They discuss: Learning about Chinese philosophy from European hippies (as a Chinese person). Feminism in Chinese Daoist poetry and philosophy. Violence, sexism & racism: ‘growing …
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Here we are for episode 729! This time we face a terrifying situation as Bettina finds herself targeted by a crazed fan and finds allies in the strangest of places... but is she wrong to trust her new comrade?! On our next episode, #730, we join Paul as he speaks to DJ Starsage and Toppie Smellie as they discuss the 6th season of their podcast Mati…
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Here we are for episode 729! This time we face a terrifying situation as Bettina finds herself targeted by a crazed fan and finds allies in the strangest of places... but is she wrong to trust her new comrade?! On our next episode, #730, we join Paul as he speaks to DJ Starsage and Toppie Smellie as they discuss the 6th season of their podcast Mati…
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Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Jason Spiller '21, with a degree in science. He transferred to Hofstra University where he majored in TV and Video Production. He was active in HEAT and the Hofstra radio station, where he served as their Director of News Tech and a well-respected engineer, which he learned at WHPC as well. As a Hofstra graduate, Jason …
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On Easter Monday 2021, police were called to the home of a successful professional couple in the affluent Auckland suburb of Remuera. They found the body of Pauline Hanna. In his emergency call, her husband, Philip Polkinghorne, said she killed herself. Sixteen months later he was charged with her murder. As this podcast is released, he's currently…
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Here we are for episode 728; in which Shy Yeti finds himself having dreams of his school days... it's really quite bizarre! We also get lost with Paul and Warren as they attempt to head for Richmond Park! It's not as easy as you'd think! We also have a new Udio song, with lyrics by Shy Yeti - it's called THE RAISIN INVASION and there are alternate …
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Here we are for episode 728; in which Shy Yeti finds himself having dreams of his school days... it's really quite bizarre! We also get lost with Paul and Warren as they attempt to head for Richmond Park! It's not as easy as you'd think! We also have a new Udio song, with lyrics by Shy Yeti - it's called THE RAISIN INVASION and there are alternate …
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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Martyn about [i carry your heart with me(i carry it in] by e.e. cummings (1894–1962). They discuss: The portability of love e.e. cummings conveys in the poem Otherness due to being an immigrant, or minority in a country - an experience Martyn shares with his wife. Being rooted in a place through one’s …
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Here we are for episode 727! In which Paul and the gang head for The Toy Hospital to find out how Scraffy is getting on; we also chat with Paul's new friend Gary from Dublin about some of his favourite music and films! We also have two new Ai songs; CHASING ECSTASY and LET'S GO! Thanks to our special guests, Mateusz (aka Grizzly) and Gary From Dubl…
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Here we are for episode 727! In which Paul and the gang head for The Toy Hospital to find out how Scraffy is getting on; we also chat with Paul's new friend Gary from Dublin about some of his favourite music and films! We also have two new Ai songs; CHASING ECSTASY and LET'S GO! Thanks to our special guests, Mateusz (aka Grizzly) and Gary From Dubl…
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