Panshine Press was set-up in the late 1990s by Jan Whalen and Suzanne Batty who wanted to address the poor representation of women in poetry publications – both on the editorial and writing side. In this episode you’ll hear what contemporary Manchester poets Ella Otomewo and Roma Havers make of Rain Dog and other Panshine publications, including their favourite pieces, alongside a commentary on the state of poetry publishing today.    

Hosted by Radhaika Kapur and Heena Patel

Episode credits: Title music by Jowonio 

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