Episodes

  • How to dream up a dream
    Apr 26 2024

    And Fing the F out of this Fing thing. Ash Raymond James explores techniques for crafting poems inspired by dreams you invent, taking you on a journey beyond the confines of reality. Forget about the linear and let's go anywhere.


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    7 mins
  • A Bunch Of Reasons To Write List Poems
    Apr 13 2024

    List poems are fun, and I could have shown off two hundred of them. This focuses on Sabrina Benaim and a poem from her debut collection. There is more discussion and guidance on ashraymondjames.com

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    9 mins
  • How to write hypothetical poems
    Mar 29 2024

    What is a hypothetical? How do you write them? And why should you write them? Today I answer all of these questions.

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    5 mins
  • Unworry Your Heart
    Mar 15 2024

    Getting a little nerdy with it, discussing prefixes and suffixes and the creation of words. This week we explore poetry beyond the known. Come and write poems with your friendly neighbourhood poet, Ash Raymond James.



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    7 mins
  • Stop The Doubting
    Feb 27 2024

    This is the first episode of the Weird Table which is a writing prompt based on a poem by Darius Simpson from his book 'Never Catch Me'. Let's get writing.

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    5 mins
  • The Letting Go
    Feb 18 2024

    We are back with a second episode of the podcast workshop, talking about imagery, metaphor, and all that beautiful stuff that makes your poetry sing. This is a continuation of last week, but we will move into stand-alone episodes soon.

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    7 mins
  • The Unlearning
    Jan 24 2024

    The first mini creative workshop through the medium of a podcast titled 'the unlearning' by Ash Raymond James. Designed for poetry but works through all creative means.

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    6 mins
  • Pilot
    Aug 30 2023

    So it looks like we are doing this thing. Ash Raymond James is here with 'The Weird Table.' It's a podcast thing that delves into everything and anything. This episode is an ode to cinema and a celebration of self. This is the first step and the first jump, so please be gentle.


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    8 mins