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The Shade Tree Poet
by Curt Alderson
A storytelling podcast featuring original works of short fiction and poetry.
Episodes
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STP Episode 18 - Humorous Poems
After assembling a couple of chapbooks, I decided to share a few humorous pieces. Pretty sure we could all use a chuckle or three these days. Peace.
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STP Episode 17 - The Heart Forgets to Laugh, Sometimes
After struggling with the mortality of his loved ones, a downcast poet gets a visit from a mentor who sets the record straight.
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STP - Episode 16 "The World We Make"
What do we do with the information and the misinformation that comes our way these days? How does it affect us? How does it shape the way we engage with others? You decide.
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STP Episode 15 - For the Workers
A celebration of the men and women who, each day, selflessly do the work that is required to hold it all together.
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STP Episode 14 - Love & Fly Fishing
After he swallows a hook one angler experiences a transformation in his approach to fishing and, perhaps, to life itself.
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STP Episode 13 - A Double Elegy
This episode features two new poems, one of which is a double elegy in honor of two separate men who taught two distinct lessons.
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Episode 12 - "Haint's Story"
A new romance quickly falls apart, a new friendship is born, and one young man discovers the secrets hidden deep with a local lake.
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The Shade Tree Poet - Episode 11
Modern science now tells us what ancient cultures have know all along. Story can heal.
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STP Episode 10 - "Letting It Be"
The best solutions tend to be simple. And so it goes with turning down mental chatter. One poem captures a moment of realization in an unlikely setting.
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STP Episode 9: Ghosts in the Paint
Time moves on but certain memories remain for one basketball fan. As victory, loss, and grief collide within his mind, his struggles continue from life's sideline.
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The Shade Tree Poet - Episode 8 "Another Last Supper"
Convinced of an affair that isn't actually happening, a paranoid, delusional boyfriend seeks to exact his revenge.
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The Shade Tree Poet - Episode 7 Poetry; Interesting Times/Alternative Facts
CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE. In the day and age of factual relativity, is truth dead or alive? Does the answer even matter? One poet says, yes.
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The Shade Tree Poet - Episode 6 Elegies
Three poems to honor friends and family members who have passed.
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Shade Tree Poet - Episode 5 "The Numbers Game"
A middle-aged man struggles to redefine himself professionally after the factory he works in moves operations overseas. He weighs the options afforded him by a government retraining program versus the immediate return of entering the drug trade.
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The Shade Tree Poet - Episode 4 Poems About Parenthood
This episode features four original poems all of which explore the joys, the complexities, and the challenges of parenthood.
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The Shade Tree Poet Episode 3 Jawbone
A pair of estranged lovers rekindle their relationship only to find the forces that drove them apart are still very much in place.
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The Shade Tree Poet Episode 2 One Worth Telling
A father and his young son set out in search of a missing dog. As they travel, the father retells the story of a magical springtime flower, a lonely king, and the king's search for his missing bride to be.
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The Shade Tree Poet Episode 1 Unsettled Business
Two brothers struggle to make ends meet while the older of the two pursues his dream of becoming a professional wrestler.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does The Shade Tree Poet have?
The Shade Tree Poet currently has 18 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is The Shade Tree Poet about?
A storytelling podcast featuring original works of short fiction and poetry.
How often does The Shade Tree Poet release new episodes?
The Shade Tree Poet has 18 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to The Shade Tree Poet?
You can listen to The Shade Tree Poet on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts The Shade Tree Poet?
The Shade Tree Poet is created and hosted by Curt Alderson.
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