Breaking Form: a Poetry and Culture Podcast
James Allen Hall and Aaron Smith talk about their favorite poems and poets, interview amazing writers, laugh a lot, gossip, and get real about life and art.
Episodes
213 episodes
The Dating Game
The queens select some very poetic bachelors and decide where they'd read them on their date.Please Support Breaking Form!...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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29:34
Aaron and James Went to Pittsburgh
The queens descend upon Pittsburgh for a bittersweet (but dishy) tribute for Ed Ochester (1939-2023).Please Support Breaking Form!
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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32:50
Pairings
The ladies pair poets together that prove complementary--or contrarian!Please Support Breaking Form!Review the show&nb...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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34:16
Tossing off with Tommy
The judgy Judies play Toss or Keep to help their friend Tommy downsize his poetry library.Please Support Breaking Form!Rev...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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44:30
That's What She Said
The ladies get manifesto on that butt! (And mouth.) Please Support Breaking Form!Review the show on App...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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32:28
I Myself Am Hell
The queens summon lines designed to stop readers in their tracks. Please Support Breaking Form!Review the show&nb...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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32:08
I Do Know Some Things (with Richard Siken)
The queens are joined by poetry crush Richard Siken, & talk heroes, rabbits, robots, & healing.Please Support Breaking Form!
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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1:20:14
The Hof(f)man(n)s
The hosts get familiar with the poetry of three Hof(f)man(n)s--Carlie, Michael, and Richie.Please Support Breaking Form!Re...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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30:53
Location! Location! Location!
How do poets write about place, and how does place shape a poet? Play along as the queens place these poems!Please Support Breaking Form!
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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27:31
Touchstone Poems (Part 2)
Touchstones part 1 hit so good, we decided to go another round!Please Support Breaking Form!Review the show ...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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31:55
Poetry Babies
The queens play poetry matchmakers and nine months later, boom, there's a poetry baby!Please Support Breaking Form!Review ...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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25:11
Touchstone Poems
The gals talk foundational poems--and they might just surprise you!Please Support Breaking Form!Review the show...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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30:21
Prose for Poets
The library is open--to prose the queens find indispensable for poets!Please Support Breaking Form!Review the show&nbs...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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32:55
Where Are They Now
The queens put the "arch" in "archive" and rediscover some favorite poetry blasts from the past.Please Support Breaking Form!
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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30:39
A Pride Episode: Trans Poetry
The queens talk literary confidantes; then we discuss the pros and pitfalls of poetic friendships.Please Support Breaking Form!
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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30:42
Thank You for Being a Friend
The queens talk literary confidantes; then we discuss the pros and pitfalls of poetic friendships.Please Support Breaking Form!
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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31:22
The Broads Abroad
The Breaking Form broads recount their poetic travels abroad in this Season 3 opener.Please Support Breaking Form!Review t...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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32:01
Encore Presentation: The Bones of Power (with Special Guest Diane Seuss) (Ep. 132)
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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26:12
Really?
The queens boil down the essence of some favorite poems and poets in this game that decides what poetry is *really* about.Please Support Breaking Form!
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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26:46
Just the Tips: Literary Submissions
If you're looking to submit, the queens have some advice for you!Please Support Breaking Form!Review the show
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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30:17