Art & Verse Podcast - January 12, 2025: Jack London, John Hancock, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi & Featured Poem by T.S. Eliot

Welcome to Art & Verse! On January 12th, we’re celebrating: Jack London (b. 1876), famed novelist known for The Call of the Wild and White Fang. John Hancock (b. 1737), American founding father whose bold signature made history. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (b. 1918), the Indian guru who popularized Transcendental Meditation worldwide. Today’s featured poem is “Macavity, the Mysterious Cat” by T.S. Eliot, a playful yet cunning ode to a master criminal in feline form. Originally published in 1939, this classic is now in the public domain. If you'd like your original work featured on the show, email us at [email protected] this indie podcast by joining us on Patreon! For just $5 a month, you’ll receive a hand-typed poem delivered to your door. Visit Patreon.com/ArtandVerse to learn more. Thanks for listening! Until next time—be well and stay inspired.