Episodios

  • Episode 6 Actions Drown Out The Questions
    Jul 28 2024

    Paul and Paige are back discussing the poem Actions Drown Out The Questions. Listen to them dissect the origins and meaning behind the poem, the importance of effective non-verbal communication and reassurance, and if Paul would ever consider being a lyric writer. To top it off, 4 more tracks are added to the companion playlist

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    26 m
  • Episode 5 Perspective
    Jul 22 2024

    On this week’s episode Paul and Paige answer your questions and analyse the Poem Perspective. Learn about the story of the poem’s inception, Paige’s favourite line, why the poem strikes a chord with so many people and even a couple of shoutouts. Another 4 songs are added to the companion playlist too

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    22 m
  • Episode 4 Play Ball
    Jul 14 2024

    Join Paul and Paige as some more burning questions are answered, and they give an indepth analysis of the poem Play Ball. They discuss its position in the collection, thematic importance, inspirations, it’s links to the previous poems and sports connotations. Oh, and another 3 songs are added to the Companion Playlist.

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    21 m
  • Episode 3 Hitched Your Wagon To A Pantomime Horse
    Jul 7 2024

    The usual suspects, Paul and Paige answer some of your questions and break down the poem Hitched Your Wagon To A Pantomime Horse. This week’s evaluations look at this poems links to others in the collection, it’s wider meaning to readers, views on healthy relationships, Paige’s favourite lines and a brief discussion of Paul’s Choirboy past. Three more songs are added to the Companion Playlist too (and Paige gets to add her 1st song).

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    26 m
  • Episode 2 At The End Of The Day
    Jun 30 2024

    Paul and Paige take a deep dive into the poem At The End Of The Day. Hear them reflecting on the origins, themes, inspiration and wider impact of the poem, as well as teacher ticks, unsent Valentines Day Cards and how they both ended up at the last ever Panic! At The Disco gig in Manchester. Oh, and four more songs are discussed and added to the Companion Playlist.

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    34 m
  • Episode 1 Origins, Themes, Love and November 13th
    Jun 14 2024

    Poet Paul Michael Cosgrove and his cohost Paige Riley (the infamous APR) introduce the A Portrait of Modern Love and Life Companion Podcast. In this episode they break down the origins and themes of the collection, the Love section as a whole and a deeper dive into the 1st poem, November 13th. They also discuss and announce the Companion Playlist.


    Find Paul Michael Cosgrove on:

    Facebook: PMC Poetry

    Instagram: @PMCPoet

    Twitter: @PMCPoet

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    43 m