Episodes

Dave and Aaron discuss the donation drive "Bad Poetry for Good Causes" that occurred during the week after National Bad Poetry Day. A big thanks to the guests who chose awesome charities! If you want to support any or all of the charities here is where you can give: OrcaConservancy ResilienceChi Orchard OCD O Miami Poetry Fest National Forest Foundation InsideOutDET Assisting Families of Inmates National Women's Law Center Also Aaron shares the cover art his 2006-self created for the seco...

Yes that is the full title of this bad poem brought to us by not one but two authors! Siân and Polina come on the show share a bit about their friendship and what may have been the magic combination of time and place to produce this delightful work. From their love of food to their propensity towards the dramatic, the conversation never falters as they paint the picture of a Eastern European coffee shop occupied by two college freshman, bad coffee, and a fight brewing against "THE MAN." My Bad ...

With Dave in Ohio (!) of all places and the season nearly wrapped, it seemed as good a time as any to drop our Season two outtakes reel. This time with guests!! Enjoy a mix of laughter and insight found from the cutting room floor, full of daughter interruptions and even a dropped call. Thanks to all the guests who gave their time to laugh with us. Here's to many more. Guest List: Kelli Russel Agodon, Raegen Pietrucha, Shiksha Dheda, Nicole Tallman, Mitchell Nobis, Jasper Fforde, Lannie Stabile,...

Aaron and Dave take a break from their normal routine to answer some listener questions. A big thanks to all who sent in their queries! Hope we didn't leave you with more... My Bad Poetry Episode 2.22 "Co-Host Q&A" End Poems from Real Poets: "Sonnet 17" Pablo Neruda & "i thank You God for most this amazing" e. e. cummings Podcast Email: mybadpoetry.thepodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MyBadPoetryThe1 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mybadpoetry-thepodcast/mess...

Aaron's former self was so confident in the concept of this poem he even decided to leave the title in lower case. Dave and Aaron finish the poems from the second typed anthology of the Wolf journal poems and they couldn't be happier to turn the page on this collection of "sad boy songs." My Bad Poetry Episode 2.21: "The lowered face" End Poem from a Real Poet: "Submerged" by Lola Ridge Podcast Email: mybadpoetry.thepodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MyBadPoetryThe1 --- Send in a voice message: h...

We didn't intend to have a Christmas in July episode, but Santa showed up anyway... Terri Linn Davis brings her playfully horrific style to the show... just shall we say...lacking in the playful department with these early drafts. Dave gets to brush off his Latin and Aaron confuses Phoebe Bridgers for Phoebe Cates when talking about Gremlins, but of all the things in this episode, that might be the least upsetting. If you want to play along with the second poem here are the prompts that produce...

Dave and Aaron discuss a depressing collection of words, both in its subject matter and composition. A more pessimistic side of Aaron's previous self rears its ugly head in this poem about life, and death, and face paint? My Bad Poetry Episode 2.19 "The Tie" End Poem from a Real Poet: "Futility" by Elsa Gidlow Podcast Email: mybadpoetry.thepodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MyBadPoetryThe1 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mybadpoetry-thepodcast/message

Lannie Stabile joins Dave and Aaron to share a whole list of things, from her love of Ludo to her knowledge of plus-size chapbooks and TMNTs. Hear Dave fear for his co-host gig and Aaron attempt to keep everyone somewhat on track, as Lannie fits right in following the hosts down rabbit holes and fun side adventures, many of which were simply cut for time. My Bad Poetry Episode 2.18: "The List" and "Adam's Apple" (w/Lannie Stabile) End Work from a Real Poet: "A Family Debate" from Something Dea...

Dave and Aaron find themselves talking to one of their shared favorite authors and yes... we are as surprised as everyone else. Jasper Fforde brings his wit and wisdom to the show while sharing some of his poems that are far superior to the works of Aaron's old Wolf Journal. Much like his novels, the episode is smattered with references that range from Kafka and Lewis Carol, to Bonanza and The Clash. Jasper Ffordes latest novel The Great Troll War from the Last Dragonslayer Chronicles is availa...

A desensitized and demoralized duo look to understand the mind of a teenager in 2006 all while Aaron sounds like he is recording in a tin can. Aaron also tries and fails miserably at remember the name of a band at about the 10 minute mark. It is in fact Hawthorne Heights (specifically their song "Ohio is for Lovers". For other 00's emo/screamo recommendations (?) feel free to reach out to the show. My Bad Poetry 2.16: "The Cry" End Poem from a Real Poet: "Thoughts in a Jail" by Katharine Rolst...

With Dave unable to make the recording do to work, Mitch and Aaron soldier on through some... really bad poems. Whether or not they were trying to emulate gasoline infused roses or a manure covered country side one could say these poems stick. Mitch has nobly dug deep into the archives of his past collections to find what perhaps should have remained well hid. My Bad Poetry Episode 2.15: "Gas Station Roses" and "Harvest" (w/Mitchell Nobis) End Poem from a Real Poet: "The Spine" by Mitchell Nob...

Nicole Tallman brings pages of her high school journal to the show demonstrating a "Emily Dickenson" phase in her writing career. With hurricane briefings and further meetings limiting their time together one can only hope there are more signed copies of old poems to go around. My Bad Poetry Episode 2.14: "Bitter Bitter"* and "Complicated"* (w/Nicole Tallman) *Untitled in their original form. End Poem from a Real Poet: "On Finding Your Ashes In My Suitcase" by Nicole Tallman in Something Kindr...

Aaron and Dave speed through what may be the pinnacle of Aaron's piney private "poetry", that or it's darkest valley (they landed on the latter). From a late lunch to an early out, this time crunched episode really makes you wonder what they talk about when the episode tapings run long. My Bad Poetry Episode 2.13: "Friend" End "Poem" from "Real" Poets: "It's Gonna be Me" by Andreas Mikael Carlsson, Martin Max, and Rami Yacoub... also Dave's honorary mention "Friend is a Four Letter Word" by Jo...

Shiksha stumps Dave and Aaron with what may be the first "bad" poem that neither could say anything bad about...luckily she had more to share! From her style to some of her struggles and everything in between, Shiksha carries that conversation and convinces the hosts that there is more to grey than meets the eye. My Bad Poetry Episode 2.12: "A setting sun" & "Grey Palette" (w/Shiksha Dheda) End Poem from a Real Poet: "When I think about writing about flowers" by Shiksha Dheda in Washed Away: A...

Dave and Aaron just had one too many events and life occurrences to juggle this week. Though they tried... the episode was not to be. Hear Aaron vamp for 5 or so minutes just to let you all know how much this project means to him and Dave...and hopefully to you all as well! My Bad Poetry: Bonus* Non-Episode End Poem from a Real Poet: "Do You Know Where Fairies Live?" by Anne Pollock Podcast Email: mybadpoetry.thepodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MyBadPoetryThe1 Website: https://www.podpage.com/my...

Raegen Pietrucha brings binders of bad poems to the podcast and proves that goth/emo poetry can transcend both time and place. My Bad Poetry Episode 2.11: "In This Room" & "Corsage" (w/Raegan Pietrucha) End Roem from a Real Poet: "Note From the Nadir" by Raegen Pietrucha in Head of a Gorgon. Vegetarian Alcoholic Press, 2022. Learn more about our guest Raegen on her site: https://raegenmp.wordpress.com/ or follow her on Twitter @FreeRadicalRP Find her previous works An Animal I Can't Name fro...

Contrary to the title, this poem does not take long to read, nor is this episode that length. But if it was would you still listen? Dave and Aaron circle around the idea of small talk and try to pin down its true value. Spoilers...we think it's good! My Bad Poetry Episode 2.10- "1 Hour and 23 Seconds" End Poem from a Real Poet: "In the Company of Women" by January Gill O'Neil Podcast Email: mybadpoetry.thepodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MyBadPoetryThe1 Website: https://www.podpage.com/my-bad-po...

Dave and Aaron return to the Wolf Journal for another of Aaron's high school poems. They were not sure how they felt about this one...or more accurately what they thought about it. Hear a teenager's attempt at an existential thought while Dave and Aaron attempt to avoid too many tangents. My Bad Poetry Episode 2.9: "Thoughts" End Poem from a Real Poet: "Thought" by Alison Dunbar Nelson Podcast Email: mybadpoetry.thepodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MyBadPoetryThe1 Website: https://www.podpage.com...

Kelli Russell Agodon brings a much needed breath of fresh air when she shares her own "bad" poetry. Turns out Aaron's high school Wolf Journal isn't the only place failed poems have sat in purgatory! My Bad Poetry Episode 2.8: "Revising" & "Don't Bury Me in a Donut" (w/Kelli Russell Agodon) End Poem from a Real Poet: "Grace" by Kelli Russell Agodon in Dialogues with Rising Tides. Copper Canyon Press, 2021. Learn more about our guest Kelli on her site: https://www.agodon.com/index.html or foll...

Buddies bumbling through baby care, busy seasons, and a bout of brain pain (migraine) were unable to work on this side project. Enjoy this B-side material from the cutting room floor! We will be back strong next week! My Bad Poetry Episode 7.5- Bottom of the Barrel Bloopers Podcast Email: mybadpoetry.thepodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MyBadPoetryThe1 Website: https://www.podpage.com/my-bad-poetry/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mybadpoetry-thepodcast/messa...

Sorry for the delay.. but really the title kinda sums it this one up. Life got in the way of recording this weekend... and we couldn't be happier for the reason! Congrats Co-host Dave and co. Correction: Outtakes are outtakes for reasons folks. "Love Changes Everything" is not just a single but a song from the musical Aspects of Love by Andrew Lloyd Weber with Michael Ball originating the part. My Bad Poetry Episode 2.7: Baby Blooper Break Podcast Email: mybadpoetry.thepodcast@gmail.com Twit...

Dave and Aaron wonder "what's wrong with being friends?" in this episode that tries to tackle Nice Guy Syndrome with the help of a very insightful wiki from Geek Feminism. My Bad Poetry 2.6: "Just A Friend" End Poem from a Real Poet: "The Thin Edge" Dorothy Parker Podcast Email: mybadpoetry.thepodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MyBadPoetryThe1 Website: https://www.podpage.com/my-bad-poetry/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mybadpoetry-thepodcast/message

Aaron honestly has no good observations to make concerning this episode. Dave wishes Aaron's younger self felt the same way about poetry. Have your own bad poem for us? Email the show and it might be featured on the podcast. My Bad Poetry Episode 2.5: "The Observer" End Poem from a Real Poet: "Solitude" by Ella Wheeler Wilcox Podcast Email: mybadpoetry.thepodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MyBadPoetryThe1 Website: https://www.podpage.com/my-bad-poetry/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podca...

Dave and Aaron chip at this poem to see if there is anything behind its elementary lines. Also Aaron learns how to read a poem. My Bad Poetry Episode 2.4: "A Chipped Mask" End Poem by a Real Poet: "How I Became a Madman (Prologue)" - Kahlil Gibran Quick Correction: Dave speaks about ourspoetica at the end of the episode, but thought it was spelled "ars". oops. Podcast Email: mybadpoetry.thepodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MyBadPoetryThe1 Website: https://www.podpage.com/my-bad-poetry/ --- Send...