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Poetic Beings with Will Small
by Will Small
Will Small, Australian spoken word poet and storyteller interviews a diverse range of interesting people who have found a home on the Central Coast and then writes spoken word poetry that brings their unique story to life in a fresh way.This show has been proudly supported by the Central Coast Council.
Episodes
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'Neighbourhoods' Art Talks
YO! Here's a one-off special edition episode for ya, featuring some delightful chats I recently got to have as part of 'Neighbourhoods', a new event in Long Jetty that launched in June 2021. Go check out @neighbourhoods_cc on Instagram if you haven't already! As part of this epic creative...
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Mental health and isolation beyond the pandemic with Dylan Nunn
FRIENDS. This is the last episode of Poetic Beings....maybe not forever, but at least for a while. I'm going to be giving more dedicated time and energy to Man;Kind poddy (so go over there if you want to keep hearing my voice) - all links at leadbystory.com.au/mankindpodcast. But, THIS is a…
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The Poetry of Science with Dr. Sam Illingworth
I've been lucky enough to interview some incredible humans in recent years, but this one is pretty dang special. I recently connected with Sam Illingworth, who has a PhD in atmospheric physics, and a passion for connecting science and the arts. He makes a brilliant poddy called 'The Poetry of...
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Waiting for the Sun with Rachael Williams
My friend Rachael Williams joins me for another poem for the pandemic! I also mention Uncontained Festival of the Podcast. You can check that out at: leadbystory.com.au/uncontained facebook.com/leadbystory AND...Season 2 of Man;Kind podcast is launching this Friday, May 29th! Conversations about...
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The Roses Still Grow with Andrew Cox
Listening to this episode is pretty dang good decision, but brace yourself, Andrew's poem might take you to some deep places! I was blown away by what he shared here, after I asked him to write a poem for the times we're living in. It's a gift. You're welcome. You can read all my poems for a...
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Excavating Stories with Roje Ndayambaje
More poems for a pandemic! In this episode I share two more I've written recently and then an interview with my good friend Roje Ndayambaje, who also wrote a poem for these times we are living in. You can see the words to Roje's poem below: As we stand static with fear in this confluence our feet...
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The Hopeful Calm with Marissa Niven
In this episode I share two 'poems for a pandemic' I've recently written, and I chat to my friend Marissa who also wrote one after I asked my poet friends to join me in writing these. Below are the words to Marissa's poem: The Hopeful Calm, Marissa Niven ~~~ Surreal. Definition: Having the...
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Spinning Anxiety into Art with Olivia Wolfe
My friend Olivia Wolfe was doing a semester of study abroad in Manchester - but due to COVID-19 she has returned home to Aus. During her quarantine period, I asked her to write a poem to share on this podcast. And man, did she deliver. We had a chat about this moment we find ourselves in, the...
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#Notcancelled: Finding Wonder in the Disruption
Amongst the enormous disruption of a global health pandemic...I wonder if we might learn something from the humble centipede? Here's a thought and a poem for you today, where ever you are. However you are experiencing this right now, I hope that you find wonder amidst the wounds and peace amidst...
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Poetry for a Pandemic & a Message for Your Inner Artist
I was mowing the lawn (probably because we're self isolating at home and I got bored) and my mind was racing with creative thoughts. Which is kind of weird timing? But maybe not. Maybe we need to lean into our creativity as we process this strange time in history. Maybe as the well oiled machine…
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Epilogue: Create What's Next
The Poetic Beings epilogue. Thoughts on the process. A taster of the book. An update on what I'm making next. And a poem for you, dear listener! Buy the Poetic Beings book at: https://www.willsmall.com.au/store/p4/poeticbeingsbook.html
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Creating the North Journal with Tim Boreham
Tim Boreham is one of the creators of the North Journal, "a story telling publication that aims to bring together a conversation of like minded people on both a local and global scale." It's a beautiful publication you can find predominantly in cafes around Sydney's Northern beaches (but you can...
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East meets West with Mariko Konno
Mariko Konno is an artist and illustrator with Japanese and Scottish heritage. The Japanese side of her family are from one of the towns that was most impacted by the 2011 Tsunami. We had a rich conversation about culture, family and art and how they can intersect in unexpected ways. And as…
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A Gentle Subversion with Dave Berlach
Dave Berlach is the co-founder/director of Bohemian Traders (along with his wife Emily). I first met Dave a few years back when he asked me to perform poetry at a gig he was hosting in his backyard. It was an amazing night. And a great introduction to this thoughtful, well-read, generous and...
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Hungry for Change with Danielle Habib
Danielle Habib is honestly one of the most kind-hearted, resilient, compassionate people I have ever met. As if it's not enough to spend your working life in the area of high crisis family and domestic violence, she then gives her spare time to advocating for refugees and seeking to educate her...
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Light and Shade with Trent Brailey
Trent Brailey is a digital creator and storyteller. Founder of Forrest Buddy Creative. He's got a deep diversity of experience and a stack of stories to tell. He's also just a top guy and I could listen to him speak for ages. I think both Trent and I felt like this conversation reminded us of…
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Riding a Jet Ski while Eating a Zinger with Lewis Jonker
Lewis Jonker is many things. Lover of KFC. Rider of Jet Ski. Appreciator of Whisky. Sometimes magician. Occasional poet. Youth Pastor. He's been a friend and creative collaborator of mine for many years now. We've written poems impersonating each other. We've hosted countless spoken word nights....
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It's almost Christmas! Is this a Christmas special? Kind of? (mini ep #3)
It's only one week until Christmas! Is this episode a Christmas special? Not really? But kind of, yes? I love this time of year. For many reasons, but one being the opportunity to look back and look forward...to reflect while in the 'in between' space. In this last mini ep before I re-launch full...
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Behind the Poetic Beings Scene (mini ep #2)
Hello friends! I thought I'd release a couple of 'mini eps' while I've hit the pause button on my longer-form interview/poem episodes. In this one, I'm inviting you into a glimpse of the process behind making this show. There's a sneek peak from my chat with Trent Brailey, as well as some…
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Line Break/a Poetic Pause (mini ep #1)
This is roughly half-way through what I'm considering 'Season 1' of Poetic Beings. I've got more episodes ready to release, but thought I'd hit the pause button/ poetic line break, to let you know about some other projects I'll be focusing on during November. Including the launch of a very…
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Finding your ⚡️with Kristy Fox
Kristy Fox is one of the three women behind She the Change (formerly known as Circle Movement). Her bio puts it this way: "Speaker + serial creative + co-founder of the global women's movement- Circle Movement, Kristy has earned her stripes working with + motivating women. With over 20 years...
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Exploring Entanglement with Phill Pallas
Phill Pallas is a social work lecturer and PhD candidate at the University of Newcastle. He's currently doing research on the 'entanglements' between non-Indigenous social work programs in Indigenous community contexts. Phill shared with me his personal backstory that led him to this work, and…
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A House for Art with Anne-Marie Heath
Anne-Marie Heath is the director of The Art House, a beautiful theatre in Wyong committed to developing the capacity of the Central Coast in the area of arts and culture. She is also a visionary and I have always loved hearing her speak about the future she sees for this place she has found...
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From Gosford to Israel with Olivia Wolfe
Olivia Wolfe is a writer, spoken word poet and all-round incredible human. I met her last year in a project I ran called 'The Street Poets' and was blown away by her beautiful style of writing and clear fire for using her voice for justice. 🔥 I have no doubt she's going to use that voice and...
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Behind the Music with Louise Sawilejskij
Louise Sawilejskij is a pretty incredible human. With amazing dreads and a huge heart, she's the kind of person who works behind the scenes to make things happen that we often take for granted. She's the founder of Nala Music Management, and shared with me some of her story leading to where she…
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Ressurrecting The Savoy with Ben Pearce
Ben and his partner Tiana are the creative geniuses behind The Savoy, Long Jetty. It's a 1950's cinema that they refurbished and turned into a buzzing bar and cultural venue, launched around one year ago. Ben shared with me the story of bringing it back to life, as well as how his own experiences...
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Imagine if Humans of New York walked into a Poetry Slam. My name is Will Small. I use poetry to capture snapshots of what it means to be human. There's no better inspiration for this than real life humans in their natural habitat. I've been having conversations with all kinds of beautiful...
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Will Small, Australian spoken word poet and storyteller interviews a diverse range of interesting people who have found a home on the Central Coast and then writes spoken word poetry that brings their unique story to life in a fresh way.This show has been proudly supported by the Central Coast Council.
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