People's Poetry Podcast

S10 Ep6: The Funky Goodbye (Part 2) - Join us for part one of our first ever live recording in front of a real life audience! This episode was recorded in January 2025 at The Funky Cellar inSpitalfields, London to celebrate friend of the podcast (the Ray Davies of poetry herself) Demi Anter. Demi assembled some of our favourite voices in the poetry world to see her off as she moved on to pastures new in Berlin. Part 2 features poetry readings from: Lou Griffith-Jones, Fern Beattie and Demi Anter.Follow us on...Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcastTwitter/ X: @people_poetryBluesky: @peoplespoetrypod.bsky.socialFacebook: People's Poetry PodcastSubmissions/ letters [email protected] links:Demi AnterInstagram: @anterdemiTwitter: @DemiAnterWebsite: demianter.comLou Griffith-JonesInstagram: @l.j.griffithjonesFern BeattieInstagram: @fernangelbeattieTwitter: @fernbeattieWebsite: fernangelbeattie.comWrite Bloody UKInstagram: @writebloodyukTwitter: @writebloodyuk Website: writebloodyuk.co.uk

S10 Ep5: The Funky Goodbye (Part 1) - Join us for part one of our first ever live recording in front of a real life audience! This episode was recorded in January 2025 at The Funky Cellar inSpitalfields, London to celebrate friend of the podcast (the Ray Davies of poetry herself) Demi Anter. Demi assembled some of our favourite voices in the poetry world to see her off as she moved on to pastures new in Berlin. Part 1 features poetry readings from: Jimmy Bowman, Iain Whitley and a mini live podcast with Fern Beattie and Demi Anter, hosted by Jimmy Bowman.Follow us on...Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcastTwitter/ X: @people_poetryBluesky: @peoplespoetrypod.bsky.socialFacebook: People's Poetry PodcastSubmissions/ letters [email protected] links:Demi AnterInstagram: @anterdemiTwitter: @DemiAnterWebsite: demianter.comJimmy BowmanInstagram: @jbopenspoemsTwitter/ X: @jbopenspoemsBluesky: @jbopenspoems.bsky.socialIain WhiteleyInstagram: @poetriainTwitter/ X: @iainwFern BeattieInstagram: @fernangelbeattieTwitter: @fernbeattieWebsite: fernangelbeattie.comWrite Bloody UKInstagram: @writebloodyukTwitter: @writebloodyuk Website: writebloodyuk.co.uk

S10 Ep4: Yerkezhan Berkembayev - We talk about about Zhan's debut pamphlet 'A hero in past tense' out with Fawn Press, performance poetry, poetry theft, themes of identity, self-acceptance and belonging amongst other things. Poetry recitals from Yerkezhan Berkembayev and Lily Redwood.A hero in past tense is available through Fawn Press: https://fawnpress.co.uk/product/a-hero-in-past-tense-yerkezhan-berkembayev/Follow us on...Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcastTwitter/ X: @people_poetryBluesky: @peoplespoetrypod.bsky.socialFacebook: People's Poetry PodcastSubmissions/ letters [email protected] links:Yerkezhan BerkembayevInstagram: @zhan_poetryLily RedwoodInstagram: @lilyredwoodpoetWebsite: lilyredwood.co.uk

S10 Ep3: Leah Atherton - We talk about about Leah's latest pamphlet 'Mycelium' out with Fawn Press, grief in the digital age, folklore and the role of witches in communities amongst other things. Poetry recitals from Leah Atherton and Ryan Chambers.Mycelium is available through Fawn Press: https://fawnpress.co.uk/product/mycelium-by-leah-atherton/Follow us on...Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcastTwitter/ X: @people_poetryBluesky: @peoplespoetrypod.bsky.socialFacebook: People's Poetry PodcastSubmissions/ letters [email protected] links:Leah AthertonInstagram: @poet_on_the_runRyan ChambersInstagram: @ryan.thepoet Substack: @ryanchambersthepoet

S10 Ep2: Jake Hawkey - We talk about about Jake's impressive debut collection 'But & Though' out with Pan MacMillan/ Picador Poetry, growing up around addiction and the journey to acceptance, working class literature and prose poetry amongst other things. Poetry recitals from Jake Hawkey and Steph.But & Though is available through Pan MacMillan: https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/jake-hawkey/but-though/9781035048106Follow us on...Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcastTwitter/ X: @people_poetryBluesky: @peoplespoetrypod.bsky.socialFacebook: People's Poetry PodcastSubmissions/ letters [email protected] links:Jake HawkeyTwitter/ X: @hawkstar5000StephInstagram: @stephmoj

S10 Ep1: Rachel Spence - We talk about about Rachel's heartfelt collection 'Daughter of the Sun' out with The Emma Press, Ancient Greece and Medea, quantum physics, the freedom of rewriting and the sonnet form . Poetry recitals from Rachel Spence and Chloe Hazel.Follow us on...Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcastTwitter/ X: @people_poetryBluesky: @peoplespoetrypod.bsky.socialFacebook: People's Poetry PodcastSubmissions/ letters [email protected] links:Rachel SpenceInstagram: @rachelwordsWebsite: rachelspence.co.ukDaughter of the Sun is available via The Emma Press: theemmapress.com/shop/poetry/daughter-of-the-sun Chloe HazelInstagram: @chloehazeloliverTwitter/ X: @chloehazel22

S9 Ep5: The 12 Poems of Christmas – Featuring poets of Christmas past, (well some familiar voices from across 9 series of People’s Poetry Podcast anyway…) Poetry recitals of writing connected to Christmas/ December, new beginnings, reflection and winter from: Matt Abbott, Demi Anter, Laurie Bolger, Jimmy Bowman, Maria Ferguson, Kate Ireland, Leanne Moden, Tommy Sissons, Jamie Thrasivoulou, Scarlett Ward, Iain Whiteley and Georgina Wilding.   Follow us on... Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter/ X: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to [email protected]

S9 Ep4: Kate Ireland - We talk about performing poetry, barriers to education and Kate’s one woman spoken word show ‘Golden Time’ as well as her incredibly sensory spoken word album and accompanying pamphlet ‘Self Regulating Behaviours’. Poetry recitals from Kate Ireland and D. L. ‘Dan’ Husband. Follow us on... Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter/ X: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to [email protected] Episode links: Kate Ireland Instagram: @kate.reland__ Twitter/ X: @KateIreland18 Self Regulating Behaviours is available via Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/3UqXQ7zlAvkD83tNVNTFcB?si=DY7BT2Z0TJ2nnoAiNyHCBw Bandcamp: kateireland.bandcamp.com/album/self-regulating-behaviours   D. L. ‘Dan’ Husband Instagram: @husbandmaterialpoetryandprose

S9 Ep3: Laurie Bolger - We talk about Laurie’s poetry pamphlets 'Box Rooms’, ‘Makeover’ and ‘Spin’, writing the everyday and Laurie’s Creative Writing Breakfast Club and a love of pubs. Poetry recitals from Laurie Bolger and Emma True. Follow us on... Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter/ X: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to [email protected] Episode links: Laurie Bolger Instagram: @lauriebolger_ Twitter/ X: @LaurieBolger Website: lauriebolger.com Box Rooms, Makeover and Spin are all available to buy through Laurie’s website. Emma True Instagram: @ejtrue YouTube: @emmatrue7720 Facebook: Emma True Actress/ Spoken Word

S9 Ep2: Cecilia Knapp - We talk about the Cecilia's poetry workshop at my school, her incredible debut novel Little Boxes, Feminism and her thought-provoking debut poetry collection Peach Pig. Poetry recitals from Cecilia Knapp and Sophie D. Follow us on... Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter/ X: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to [email protected] Episode links: Cecilia Knapp Instagram: @ceciliaknapp Twitter/ X: @ceciliaknapp Website: ceciliaknapp.com Little Boxes and Peach Pig are available to buy now. Sophie D Instagram: @sophiedwrites YouTube: @sophiedwrites

A travelling poetry & spoken word podcast wandering the UK chatting to poets and sharing poetry for all. Hosted by Jimmy Bowman. Submit via: [email protected]

S9 Ep1: Jeremy Corbyn - We talk about Jeremy and Len McCluskey's poetry collection Poetry For The Many, a love of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, the importance of poetry and its place in Jeremy’s politics, poetry’s secret appeal and Jeremy’s own writing. Poetry recitals from Jeremy Corbyn and Neil Laurenson. Follow us on... Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter/ X: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to [email protected] Episode links: Jeremy Corbyn Instagram: @jeremycorbyn Twitter/ X: @jeremycorbyn Website: jeremycorbyn.org.uk Buy Poetry For The Many: orbooks.com Neil Laurenson Twitter/ X: @NeilLaurenson Website: neillaurenson.co.uk

Series 6 Episode 9 Jason Williamson - We talk about Sleaford Mods new album 'Spare Ribs' out on Rough Trade Records, Jason's writing process, politics, cultural appropriation and much more! Poetry recital from Poppy Mabel. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to [email protected] Episode links: Jason Williamson Instagram: @jason_williamson_ Twitter: @fit_as_fuc Sleaford Mods Instagram: @sleaford_mods Twitter: @sleafordmods Jimmy Bowman Instagram: @jbopenspoems Twitter: @jbopenspoems Poppy Mabel Instagram: @poppymabel_poetry

Series 6 Episode 7 Wise Talk Collective - We talk about Wise Talk Collective's show 'The Art of Losing', differing writing styles and much more! Poetry recitals from all four of the Wise Talk poets: Sonia Burns, Camille McCawley, Helen Rice and Chris Singleton. Additional recital by Michelle Moloney King. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to [email protected] Episode links: Wise Talk Collective Facebook: facebook.com/wisetalkcollective Sonia Burns Instagram: @peckishism Facebook: @soniapoetry Camille McCawley Instagram: @camille.poet Helen Rice Twitter: @purlpower Chris Singleton Twitter: @SingletonPoet Instagram: @bravewordstheatre Jimmy Bowman Instagram: @jbopenspoems Twitter: @jbopenspoems

Series 6 Episode 5 Louise Hale - We talk about Louise's work to date, cockney heritage, working class writers and much more! Poetry recitals from Louise Hale and Quill. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to [email protected] Episode links: Louise Hale Instagram: @curlywordy Twitter: @CurlyWordy Jimmy Bowman Instagram: @jbopenspoems Twitter: @jbopenspoems Quill Instagram: @aperpertratorwithaquill

Series 5 Episode 6 Matt Abbott - We talk about Matt's collection 'Two Little Ducks' out on Verve Poetry Press as well as his children's collection 'A Hurricane in my Head' out on Bloomsbury, we also talk about political poetry, Brexit, Working Class realism, racism, white privilege and much more! Poetry recitals from Matt Abbott and Kelly Knight. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to [email protected] www.peoplespoetrypodcast.com Episode links: Matt Abbott Instagram: @mattabbottpoet Twitter: @MattAbbottPoet www.mattabbottpoet.com Nymphs & Thugs Instagram: @nymphsandthugs Twitter: @nymphsandthugs www.nymphsandthugs.net Skint & Demoralised Instagram: @skintanddem Twitter: @skintanddem www.skintanddemoralised.net Kelly Knight Instagram: @kelly_k_writing

Series 5 Episode 5 David Breakspear - We talk about David's incredible route into poetry, prison, reform, mental health, the importance of education, David's writing process, Charles Bronson (David kindly shares a poem Bronson wrote to him) and much more! Poetry recital from David Breakspear. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to [email protected] www.peoplespoetrypodcast.com Episode links: David Breakspear Instagram: @whatcanbe2 www.journeyofareformedman.net

Series 5 Episode 4 Fern Angel Beattie - We talk about Fern's new collection 'The Art of Shutting Up' out on Broken Sleep Books, we also talk about setting up Write Bloody UK publishing, hindsight, prose poetry, struggling to write when you're happy and much more! Poetry recital from Fern Angel Beattie. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to [email protected] www.peoplespoetrypodcast.com Episode links: Fern Angel Beattie Instagram: @fernangelbeattie Twitter: @fernbeattie www.fernangelbeattie.com Write Bloody UK Instagram:@writebloodyuk Twitter: @writebloodyuk www.writebloodyuk.co.uk

Series 5 Episode 3 Ollie O'Neill - We talk about Ollie's forthcoming debut full collection 'What We Are Given' out on Write Bloody UK, we also talk about Ollie's debut pamphlet 'Ways of Coping' out on Out-Spoken, misogyny, Borderline Personality Disorder, romantic love and much more! Poetry recital from Ollie O'Neill. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to [email protected] www.peoplespoetrypodcast.com Episode links: Ollie O'Neill Instagram: @ollieoneill Twitter: @olliecmoneill www.ollieoneill.co.uk

Series 5 Episode 2 Dan Webber - We talk about Dan's collection 'Genre Fluid' out on Big White Shed, labels. the LGBT community, comedy in poetry and much more! Poetry recital from Dan Webber. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to [email protected] www.peoplespoetrypodcast.com Episode links: Dan Webber Instagram: @imgenrefluid Twitter: @Dan_Webber_poet www.imgenrefluid.com

Series 5 Episode 1 Leanne Moden - We talk about Leanne's brand new collection 'Get Over Yourself' out on Burning Eye Books, subcultures, sexual equality, fresh perspective and much more! Poetry recital from Leanne Moden. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to [email protected] www.peoplespoetrypodcast.com Episode links: Leanne Moden Instagram: @leanneymu Twitter: @LeanneModenPoet www.leannemoden.com

Series 4 Episode 4 Echoes and Edges - We talk to Charlie and Jake of Echoes and Edges about the project, live improvisation, the connection between music and poetry and much more! Poetry recitals from Echoes and Edges and Sonia Burns. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to [email protected] www.peoplespoetrypodcast.com Episode links: Echoes and Edges Instagram: @echoesandedges www.echoesandedges.co.uk

Series 4 Episode 3 Juliette Morton - We talk about Juliette's work, the many projects she's involved in, place poetry and much more! Poetry recital from Juliette Morton. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to [email protected] www.peoplespoetrypodcast.com Episode links: Juliette Morton Instagram: @jlmmorton Twitter: @JlmMorton www.jlmmorton.com

Series 4 Episode 2 Demi Anter - We talk about Demi's journey into poetry and across the globe, selected poems, playing Glastonbury, writing during lockdown and more! Poetry recital from Demi Anter. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to: [email protected] www.peoplespoetrypodcast.com Episode links: Demi Anter Instagram: @anterdemi Twitter: @DemiAnter www.demianter.com

Series 4 Episode 1 Maria Ferguson - We talk about Maria's debut poetry collection 'Alright, Girl?' as well as working class culture, form in poetry, the great British boozer and more! Poetry recital from Maria Ferguson. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: @people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to: [email protected] www.peoplespoetrypodcast.com Episode links: Maria Ferguson Instagram: @mlferg Twitter: @kerdonk www.mariaferg.com

Series 3 Episode 3 Pete Bearder (Pete The Temp) - We talk about slam and the carnivalesque, spoken word educators in schools, how poetry is taught in schools, poetry as a performing art, spoken word and genre theory, the politics of poetry, criticism in poetry, poetry and protest all of which derived from Pete's new book 'Stage Invasion: Poetry & The Spoken Word Renaissance'. We also talk about Pete's own poetry. Poetry recital from Pete Bearder, Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to [email protected] Episode links: Pete Bearder (Pete The Temp) Instagram: @petethetemp Twitter: @PeteTheTemp Facebook: Pete The Temp

Series 3 Episode 1 Jamie Thrasivoulou - We talk about Jamie's debut collection 'Our Man', poetry in education, masculinity, poetry and football, class, pub culture and Derby dialect. Poetry recital from Jamie Thrasivoulou. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to [email protected] Episode links: Jamie Thrasivoulou Instagram: @thrasivouloujamie Twitter: @JMThras

Series 3 Episode 4 Luke Wright - We talk about politics in poetry, comedy and its place in poetry, truth and bravery, The Labour party and James O'Brien, the media and forming our own opinions, writing in different styles, Luke's collection 'The Toll' and his latest pamphlet 'After Engine Trouble', John Cooper Clarke and The Libertines. Two poetry recitals from Luke Wright including an exclusive live recital of 'Hungover in Town, Sunday Morning'. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to [email protected] Episode links: Luke Wright Instagram: @lukewrightpoet Twitter: @lukewrightpoet www.lukewright.co.uk

Series 3 Episode 2 Beth Calverley - We talk about The Poetry Machine, poetry as a force for good and promoting wellness, the magic of typewriters, MILK poetry, instant poetry and The Prince's Trust. Poetry recital from Beth Calverley. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to [email protected] Episode links: Beth Calverley Instagram: @poetrymachine Twitter: @BethCalverley Facebook: Poetry Machine www.thepoetrymachine.live

Series 1 Episode 5 - People's Chosen Poetry - Philip Larkin - Sunny Prestatyn Dan shares his memories of hearing Sunny Prestatyn by Philip Larkin at school for the first time. People's Chosen Poetry is a bonus episode each series in which someone not necessarily affiliated with poetry chooses and discusses a poem that means something to them.

Series 2 Episode 5 Neil Laurenson - We talk about ambiguity in poetry, enjoying poetry for its sound, using the everyday as a muse for subject matter, the road to being published, comedy and its place in poetry and poetry in the modern world. Poetry recital from Neil Laurenson. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to [email protected] Episode links: Neil Laurenson Twitter: @NeilLaurenson Facebook: Neil Laurenson

Series 2 Episode 4 Bobby Parker - We talk about confessional poetry, dealing with difficult subjects within poetry, nostalgia, Bobby's collections 'Blue Movie' and 'Working Class Voodoo', addiction, class and becoming a parent. Poetry recital from Amber Nicole Smith. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to [email protected] Episode links: Bobby Parker Instagram: @bobzparker Twitter: @bobzparker Amber Nicole Smith Instagram: @amberrosetheron

Series 2 Episode 3 Imogen Stirling - We talk about Imogen's solo show Hypocrisy, touring as a solo artist, Western privilege, retaining perspective, the state of the UK media, racism in modern society and hipsters. Poetry recital from Imogen Stirling. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to [email protected] Episode links: Imogen Stirling Instagram: @imogenstirlingpoetry Twitter: @imogen_stirling Facebook: Imogen Stirling Poetry

Series 2 Episode 2 Bassie Gracie - We talk about embracing modernism in poetry, performance and page poetry, Glastonbury and the rise of poetry in the UK. Poetry recital from Bassie Gracie. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: people_poetry Facebook: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to [email protected] Episode links: Bassie Gracie Instagram: @bassiegracie Facebook: Bassie Gracie

Series 2 Episode 1 Tommy Sissons - We talk about class, masculinity, community, patriotism, self education and its importance and Tommy's debut collection 'Goodnight Son'. Poetry recital from Tommy Sissons. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: people_poetry Facebok: People's Poetry Podcast Submissions/ letters to [email protected] Episode links: Tommy Sissons Instagram: @tommy_sissons Twitter: @TommySissons

Series 1 Episode 5 - People's Chosen Poetry - Simon Armitage - Kid. Jimmy kicks off the first of People's Chosen Poetry by talking about a poem that stayed with him and ignited his poetry flame - Simon Armitage's 'Kid'. People's Chosen Poetry is a bonus episode each series in which someone not necessarily affiliated with poetry chooses and discusses a poem that means something to them.

Series 1 Episode 4 Jess Green - We talk about Jess' latest collection 'A Self-Help Guide to being in love with Jeremy Corbyn', touring her show, modern politics, education, the loss of nuance, the writing process and the power of poetry. Poetry recital from Jess Green. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: people_poetry Submissions/ letters to [email protected] Episode links: Jess Green www.jessgreenpoet.com Instagram: @jessgreenpoet Twitter: @jessgreenpoet

Series 1 Episode 3 Ravelle Sadé - We talk about Ravelle's work following her headline slot at Chapter & Verse Nottingham, mental health, the creative process combating mental health and the power of poetry. Poetry recital from Ravelle herself. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: people_poetry Submissions/ letters to [email protected] Episode links: Ravelle Sadé Instagram: @rs_poeticperception Facebook: Ravelle-Sadé PoeticPerception

Series 1 Episode 2 Rachel Lewis - We talk about Rachel's debut pamphlet 'Three Degrees of Separation', mental health, the writing process and the power of poetry. Poetry recital from Alex Asher. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: people_poetry Submissions/ letters to [email protected] Episode links: Rachel Lewis wordsmith.co.uk/shop/three-degrees-of-separation-poetry-by-racel-lewis Instagram: @imperfectly_poeted Alex Asher Twitter: @AlexAsherPoetry Instagram: @Alex_ashers_poetry

Series 1 Episode 1 Tony Walsh - We talk about Tony's collection 'Sex & Love & Rock&Roll', celebrating the ordinary, the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing and the power of poetry. Poetry recital from Bassie Gracie. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplespoetrypodcast Twitter: people_poetry Submissions/ letters to [email protected] Episode links: Tony Walsh www.longfella.co.uk Instagram: @tonywalshpoet Twitter: @LongfellaPoet Bassie Gracie Facebook: Bassie Gracie Instagram: bassiegracie