Shows / Two Friends Two Poems
Two Friends Two Poems
A podcast for the poet in all of us. In each episode, hosts Tom Ward and Paul Natale read and write poetry to each other just to see what happens, often with a special guest to play along.
Episodes
Two Friends Two PoemsEp. 35 - Tony Hoagland, Kim Addonizio (loud and proud procrastination)
In this episode, Tom reads the poem "Windchime" by Tony Hoagland before "What Do Women Want?" by Kim Addonizio. Then he shares his latest offering entitled…
- Two Friends Two Poems
Ep 34 - Rachel Blau DuPlessis (the fleeting nature of trying to grasp our mortal destiny amiright?)
In today's episode Paul reads from Eurydics: Snake by Rachel Blau DuPlessis before sharing some sketches from his recent trip to Portland. Support the show…
- Two Friends Two Poems
Ep. 33 - Annie Dillard (It's okay to care)
Today, Tom reads "Write Till You Drop" by Annie Dillard before sharing his own poem called "Old and Bored." Then, Paul shares his own response to Auden's…
- Two Friends Two Poems
Ep. 32 - Russell Atkins (Manifesto)
In today's episode Paul reads "Manifesto" by Russell Atkins before sharing his own manifesto. Learn more about Russell Atkins Support the show Music by Wes…
- Two Friends Two Poems
Ep. 31 -- W.H. Auden, (D*ck Pills & Life Insurance)
In this episode Tom reads Paul some W.H. Auden as well as his latest poem about Ubering in his Kia Soul. Support the show Music by Wes Cunningham…
Two Friends Two PoemsEp. 30 -- Wendell Berry, pt. 2 (this is what happens when you see The Odyssey three times in two weeks)
It's part 2 of our conversation about and reading of Wendell Berry. Plus, Paul reads a Haiku, and Tom reads a poem tentively titled "This is what happens when…
- Two Friends Two Poems
Ep. 29 -- Wendell Berry, pt. 1
The boys are back. Sigh. Just kidding! We're back! Today Tom and Paul talk about the poetry and life of Wendell Berry and Tom shares a new poem about Ubering…
- Two Friends Two Poems
Ep. 28 - Margaret Atwood, Farugh Farrokhzad (the rebel poet of Iran)
Today we hear poems by Margaret Atwood and Farugh Farrokhzad, the rebel poet of Iran. Tom and Paul then share some first drafts of their own. Support the show…
- Two Friends Two Poems
Ep. 27 - Louise Gluck, Joy Harjo, part 2
Hi. Today we bring you the rest of our conversation about the poetry of Joy Harjo as Paul reads “How to Write a Poem in a Time of War.” Tom reads “Confession”…
- Two Friends Two Poems
Ep. 26: Louise Gluck, Joy Harjo, part 1
We’re back! After a little break, we’re excited to bring you our first episode of season 2. Paul reads “She Had Some Horses” by Joy Harjo, Tom reads “The Wish…
- Two Friends Two Poems
Ep. 25 - Tom Key, part 2
Today’s episode is part 2 of our fantastic conversation with Atlanta actor, director, and writer Tom Key. We discuss what makes a poem a poem, if and how grief…
- Two Friends Two Poems
Ep. 24 - Emily Dickinson, Gwendolyn Brooks, Margaret Atwood, with special guest Tom Key
It’s a special three-friend episode! We’re joined by Atlanta actor, writer, director Tom Key. He reads a poem by Emily Dickinson, then Tom and Paul read theirs…
- Two Friends Two Poems
Ep. 23 - Stephanie Niu, Howie Good
It’s our first episode of 2025! Today Paul reads a poem by Georgia poet Stephanie Niu and Tom shares some prose poetry by Howie Good, then they read their own…
- Two Friends Two Poems
Ep. 22 - The Brothers Grimm, Anne Sexton
In today’s episode Tom and Paul return to Anne Sexton to popcorn read her take on the Brothers Grimm fairytale “Godfather Death.” Then Tom reads a new poem by…
- Two Friends Two Poems
Ep. 21 - Anne Sexton, Sylvia Plath with guest Paige Adair
Today is another three-friend episode! Tom and Paul are joined by Atlanta artist Paige Adair to dive into the poetry of Anne Sexton and Sylvia Plath. Content…
- Two Friends Two Poems
Ep. 20 - Percey Shelley (again), Joyce Kilmer
Today Paul reads works by Percey Shelley (again) and Joyce Kilmer before sharing his own poem about why there’s grass. Tom reads a poem he forgot writing…
- Two Friends Two Poems
Ep. 19 - Percy Bysshe Shelley, William Shakespeare
Today Paul reads Ozymandias by Shelley, Tom reads a speech from King John by Shakespeare, as well as his own poem ‘cringe’. It’s the day after the election and…
- Two Friends Two Poems
Ep. 18 - Nellsyn Hill pt. 2: Song of Amergin, Imam Khalifah Marcellus Williams
Today we have part two of our fantastic conversation with Nellsyn Hill. Three friends! Nellsyn reads The Song of Amergin and Tom reads a poem by Imam Khalifah…
- Two Friends Two Poems
Ep. 17 - Heather McHugh, Pablo Neruda with guest Nellsyn Hill pt. 1
It’s another three friends episode! We’re joined by guest Nellsyn Hill who shares a favorite poem by Pablo Neruda. Paul reads a poem by Heather McHugh that…
- Two Friends Two Poems
Ep. 16 - Burt Rashbaum part 2
This is part 2 of our fantastic conversation with Nederland Colorado poet Burt Rashbaum. Burt reads one of his poems that has been on his mind lately, Tom and…
- Two Friends Two Poems
Ep. 15 - Special Guest Burt Rashbaum, part 1
Today we are thrilled to welcome Colorado poet Burt Rashbaum. Burt has been writing for most of his life and we have a fantastic conversation about what…
- Two Friends Two Poems
Ep. 14 - Christopher Ketcham, Anne Carson
Today we're joined once again by actor/writer Paden Fallis who shares a poem two ways by poet Christopher Ketcham, Paul shares poems by Anne Carson, and Tom…
- Two Friends Two Poems
Ep. 13 - JRR Tolkien, Antonio Machado, Chelsea Rathburn
Another three friends episode! Today we’re joined again by Mark Smith who reads poetry by JRR Tolkien and discusses how the podcast has affected his life. Tom…
- Two Friends Two Poems
Ep. 12 - (Guest Poet) Foster Wilson, Kate Baer
In a special three friends episode, Foster Wilson joins the show to discuss her collection of poetry Afternoon Abundance: Poetry for Wild Souls. She lets Tom…
- Two Friends Two Poems
Episode 11 - Julie Carr, William Shakespeare
In today’s episode Tom dives into another Shakespeare sonnet (30) and Paul reads a poem by Colorado poet Julie Carr. Paul reads his poem “The Theory of Every”…
- Two Friends Two Poems
Ep. 10 - Samuel Beckett, Brian Bilston
Today Tom reads some verse from one of the greats, Samuel Beckett. Then, Paul shares a poem by Brian Bilston (America is a Gun) before wrapping things up with…
- Two Friends Two Poems
Two Friends Two Poems Episode 9 - Padraig O’Tuama, Ella Yevtushekno
In today’s episode Tom and Paul read poems by Irish poet Padraig O’Tuama and Eukranian poet Ella Yevtushenko. Paul reads his poem "(I have to) Write a Poem”…
- Two Friends Two Poems
Ep. 8 - Gerard Manly Hopkins, WS Merwin, Kahil Gibran
A special THREE friends episode! Tom and Paul are joined by Mark Smith, founder and artistic director of the Legacy Theatre in Atlanta, and creator of the…
- Two Friends Two Poems
Episode 7 - Noor Hindi, Natalie Shapero
In today’s episode, Tom and Paul read amazing poetry by Noor Hindi and Natalie Shapero before sharing their own. They also ponder the first time “to whom it…
- Two Friends Two Poems
Episode 6 - Charles Bukowski, John Lennon, Carol Bieleck
Today Tom sits down with singer/songwriter Wes Cunningham to discuss how he arrives at lyrics (poems with music). Wes shares poems by John Lennon and Carol…
- Two Friends Two Poems
Episode 5 - Naomi Shihab Nye, Dylan Thomas
In this week’s episode, Tom and Paul read poetry by Naomi Shihab Nye and Dylan Thomas. Tom and Paul also discuss if the podcast has had any effect on them to…
- Two Friends Two Poems
Episode 4 - Andrea Gibson, Billy Collins
In today’s episode Paul reads a poem by Colorado Poet Laureate Andrea Gibson, Tom reads a poem by Billy Collins. Tom also reads a poem he wrote to the Xfinity…
- Two Friends Two Poems
Episode 3 - Mary Oliver, Walt Whitman
Before sharing their own poems, Tom and Paul read works by Walt Whitman and Mary Oliver to set the bar. Support the show Music by Wes Cunningham…
- Two Friends Two Poems
Episode 1 - Suzi Q Smith and William Shakespeare
In our first episode Tom and Paul share work by William Shakespeare and Suzi Q Smith before audaciously reading their own. Support the show Music by Wes…
- Two Friends Two Poems
Episode 2 - Allen Grossman, Tennyson Shultz, Rita Dove, and Travis Weige the poet knifemaker
It’s already a very special episode as Tom and Paul are joined by a third friend named Paden, creating conflict and chaos. Three dudes read poetry to each…