Episode 1: Kieren King

It's the very first episode! I speak with Kieren King, an acclaimed poet and producer.  Kieren takes us through his journey from a filing clerk to a renowned poet, and the value of community and connection along the way. We talk about his new book, "Spit and Sawdust" as well as the importance of embracing messiness as creatives, the need to actively support the arts, and advocating for an inclusive creative community.   Below are links for organisations and projects that we discussed:   Kieren’s debut poetry collection, Spit & Sawdust: https://flapjackpress.co.uk/shop/spit-sawdust    Kieren’s collaboration project, Prequel to the Sequel: https://flapjackpress.co.uk/shop/the-prequel-to-the-sequel    Kieren performing Salford is a Broadway Musical: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pNRhxRcqWM    Slamchester tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/manchester/53two-theatre/slamchester/e-mjrpex    53Two theatre in Manchester: https://www.53two.com/    Sophie Willan’s Alma’s Not Normal: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p09r3q71    Biz Bond: www.instagram.com/bizm.s/    Rose’s website: www.rosecondo.net    Rose’s website artwork is by Niamh Wood: www.etsy.com/shop/LittleBadgerArts    Have A Kind Word With Yourself podcast music was composed and recorded by Eleonora Rosca: www.instagram.com/eleonorarosca