Because you're there for me toooo, oooohh!

Yes ladies and gentleman, we were too worried about copyright law to use the Friends theme song for the intro, but today we are in the feels and talking about the value of friendship.

Muhammad Ali, when he wasn't being the best fighter that ever lived, was also a very talented poet and we kick off the show with his poem about friendship. We'll share more of Ali's work down the line, incredibly talented man.

Before we get all soppy, we received an Instagram message from someone last week after we asked out community the question: 'Why Do You Write?' The answer was not just an answer, but a poem. And a really good one from Tiiffany Hannon.

Leon shares the story of the DMC club at Crossfit Santry. The gym have been pushing their member to open up to each other and have created a meet-up for the male members to be vulnerable. Leon and the other members created something beautiful which we are delighted to share with you.

Emily Brontë had written one of the best novels in the English language with Wuthering Heights, but she also wrote some great poems. We share her poem comparing romantic and platonic love called 'Love And Friendship'

Sean Watmore's new collection Buried Beds And Bicycle Frames is out now, and amongst the bangers in the collection is his poem about long-lasting friendship called 'Time Spent Turning'

Friend of the show Andy Porter then wraps it up with a poem of celebration for the show itself, which is really just two mates being mates.

Thanks again for all the love and support, and make sure to tell your friends how much you love them after listening to the show

Poems from the show

Muhammad Ali - Friends
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HV1O7CNTY7s

Tiffany Hannon - Why I Write
Instagram - @tiffanyhannon_poetry

Crossfit Santry - DMC Club Poem
Instagram - @crossfitsantry

Emily Brontë - Love And Friendship
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/50537/love-and-friendship

Sean Watmore - Time Spent Turning
Instagram - @seanwatmorepoetry

Andy Porter - Poetry's Dead
TikTok - andyspangles

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Original music by Matthew Keating
Artwork by Paddy Downey
Introduction and co-produced by Lisa Downey