In our final episode we'll hear Tom Raworth's poem "Beautiful Habit" and I will share my tribute poem. Also, Phantom Champions: Betty Boucher, Yukiko Tomoe, Sue Green and Evelyn Stevens Great women who beat the not-so-fabulous moolah. Have a wonderful Summer!
We hear from the poet and wrestler known as Individual X who is also known as Gorilla Manboy. Also a tribute to Wrestler and resistance fighter Werner Seelenbinder and a letter from a listener by the name of Spring of Deception.
We hear poetry from Nada Gordon and find out about the late great wrestler Elvira Snodgrass.
In this episode we hear about the poetry process from Gregory Glenn as well as Part 2 on our tribute to wrestlers who left too soon. Questions? Wrestlingwithpoetry@gmail.com
This week we'll hear from poet Jennifer Nelson. Additionally the beginning of our multi-episode tribute to the wrestlers who died too soon. Finally, we'll find out about wrestling and poetry/drama events in Kalamazoo! As always, thank you for listening.
In this episode Poet Clay Ventre reads a fantastic poem! Also a brief look back at Anabolic Steroid creation and it's perilous addition to the world of Professional Wrestling. Warning: the show will talk about murder, suicide and corporate blobs.
Novelist, poet and artist Corwin Ericson shares his beautiful poem. We also hear about some of pro wrestling's Masked Marvels: the good, the elusive and the deluded. Hope you enjoy the show!
In this episode: poet M.P. Carver reads two poems and an brief overview of Pro Wrestling in Japan.
In this episode we will hear the wonderful poetry of Paul Vogel enhanced by the sound design of Ryan Bell. And we will take in advice for pro wrestling hopefuls as given by Awesome Kong and Lita. Also events for the week of Dec 6, 2023
Today we answer the question of how to treat a challenger. Also a recording of the late great British sound poet Bob Cobbing (courtesy of Penn Sound dot org) and the definition of Backyard Wrestling as well as Poetry and Wrestling events in the Kalamazoo area.
We hear from brilliant poet Greg Purcell and find out what a wrestling monster really is. Also: sources of lore revealed!
In episode 22, we hear from poet Douglas Piccinnini and learn about some of the wrestling promotion outfits that are and one that will be (hopefully).
In this episode pro wrestlers who also spouted great poetry. Lanny with his rhymed promos and Randy with is free verse promos.
In this episode Kelly Krumrie shares an excerpt from her book length poem "No Measure". We also get asked a valuable question from Robert about how to get into poetry head space before a reading and finally I share the wrestling trainer's wisdom that I have gathered from the web. Honky Tonk Man, William Regel, Lou Thesz and Herb Welch.
In this episode we'll hear 2 poems from the fabulous poet Sommer Browning and I will answer some questions from The Big Question (a friend of the podcast who asks questions). Also, I list and explain a couple of match types in wrestling. Hope you enjoy this episode!
In this episode Ella reads their amazing poem entitled Dry Season. Also I talk about 7 major (as I see them) firsts in wrestling.
In this episode we hear from poet Joel Craig! Also we talk about the interval of the wrestling match.
We hear the beautiful poem of Paul Killebrew: Wanna Wrestle? Plus: a questions from Kentucky Ted about how wrestling compares with the theatrical traditions. Finally we talk about the difficulties loving a wrestler and being a wrestler who is a lover.
In this episode we will hear from Joshua Edwards and find out the basic first steps towards becoming a pro wrestler. Any questions? Ask us here: wrestlingwithpoetry@gmail.com
In this episode Rae reads her poem "Gorgeous" We talk about Authenticity's reality in wrestling. Also a question from Mavis in Memphis