
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.
Podcasting since 2024 • 28 episodes
Two Friends Two Poems
Latest Episodes
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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12:19

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.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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13:40

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 Poem” by
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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15:33

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 can feel good, and read our own humble offerings.
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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14:32

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 by Gwendolyn Brooks and Margaret Atwood. Be sure to subscribe to hear part 2!...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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15:51

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