Best Senryu Podcasts (2025)

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Capello 1:24:50

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Shane talks with Capello about his experiences establishing diverse hazelnut groves in the Ozarks, integration of sheep grazing, and deeper thoughts about the potential role of animistic/shamanistic world views in response to the unfolding end of industrialisation. Recommended reading Joseph Henrich - "The WEIRDest People in the World" (re: cultura…

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S8E28 Poetry Pea Reading with Julie Bloss Kelsey 35:22

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Today I have a visitor who has come to read to you, and me. Julie Bloss Kelsey is here to read from her book, Grasping the fading light, a journey through PTSD. It was published a few years ago and it’s taken us a while to get together and organise this reading, but as you will hear that’s probably not a bad thing. You might think a book and a chat…

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Julian Gough 2:17:57

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Shane talks with Julian Gough, philosopher turned cosmologist, about his stunning theory extending Smolin's Cosmic Natural Selection. If organisms and ecosystems can evolve, then perhaps entire universes are part of a chain of variation and selection as well. Recent observations from the James Webb space telescope have supported many of Julian's bo…

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S8E27 Creepy Crawly Haiku 42:40

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An episode of haiku poetry presented by Liam Maguire on the topic of creepy crawlies. Honestly he does a brilliant job. He's inspired me to write and I hope he'll inspire you to write too. Check out the submission diary. You can read the slides on the YouTube version or check them our at Buy Me A Coffee, where you can support the work of the podcas…

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Cimbri 1:55:39

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Shane and long time fan of the show Cimbri talk about reclaiming our ancestral human potential, the past and future of human evolution (both biological and cultural) and the challenges of being a younger person (and parent) working toward escaping industrial civilisation. You can check out Cimbri's activity on Reddit- https://www.reddit.com/user/Ci…

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S8E26 There is No Haiku without Zoka 16:28

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What is Zoka How does it relate to the season Can you write haiku without Zoka And some lovely examples of Zoka and haiku from the book, One Thread Hope you enjoy it. Show notesBy Poetry Pea

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Samuel Lewis 1:39:11

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Shane chats with Samuel Lewis, a self described 21st century hoe farmer from Brittany, France, who has been growing his staple calorie crops with zero inputs along with many other rural ventures, plus publishing books and producing art along the way. You can get your own copy of his detailed book and learn more about his work at his website: https:…

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S8E25 It's Flashku & Prompt Time 32:46

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This week on the podcast from Poetry Pea we have: a reply from Bruce Feingold regarding my problems with the Touchstone awards a bit of data research from Bill Fay some haiku & senryū written for the latest flashk the poems chosen by Linda L Ludwig from May's prompt video Thank you to all the poets who have had their work chosen. Thank you to Anne …

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Richard Bartlett 1:12:03

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Shane talks with Richard Bartlett about his remarkable passion for decentralised social organisations and the cultures and norms which make them thrive. You can read the book Shane mentions in the episode at: https://betterworktogether.co Richard's personal website links to all his other projects and contacts: https://richdecibels.com And Casa Tilo…

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Alex Tanke 1:12:33

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Shane talks to temperate tree crop breeder Alex Tanke about his work with persimmons and pecans/hickories, plus a whole bunch of other topics related to tree crops and the development of diverse and resilient food systems. Read more about Alex's work at his website: https://dispersionfarms.com Check out his Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/…

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S8E24 Haiku to kick back to 18:28

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Justin Senryu Williams 1:12:35

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Shane talks to Justin Senryu-Williams about his extraordinary work to breed resilient, low input tomatoes for the soggy British climate through extensive outcrossing to wild tomato relatives. You can learn more about his work through his posts on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JustinSenryu https://www.facebook.com/groups/182244131939228 Find mo…

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S8E23: The Poet Lenard D Moore 38:43

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The point of today's podcast is to get you excited to write haiku and senryū for the second volume of The Poetry Pea Anthology, “Little Marvels.” As you’ll know from the podcasts I’ve already published the topic is belonging and alienation this year. If you haven’t listened to themHere they are: A Reading with Roman Lyakhovetsky The Poetry of Alien…

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Thomas Stoughton 1:04:34

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Shane talks with Thomas Stoughton about his extensive field work studying the spring beauties (Claytonia species) a diverse group of plants with enormous untapped domestication potential and a host of weird genetic tricks. They also dive into fungi- foraging, farming and domestication, and a host of other side track topics. You can read more about …

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S8E22: Poetry in the Shadows 50:15

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haiku, senryu and tanka about death. It's much more cheerful than that sounds. In the end I think the Ravens won! Are you all Vikings? There's a bit of homework in there for you too. Do you agree / disagree with the thoughts expressed at the beginning of the podcast? Write and let me know. ShownotesBy Poetry Pea

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Gus Le Breton 56:44

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Shane talks to Gus Le Breton about his lifetime of exploring and promoting the vast array of useful edible and medicinal plants that grow Southern Africa and Madagascar. You're in for a rare ethnobotanical treat! You can learn more about Gus' work at the links below. Youtube channel with plant profiles and field trips: https://www.youtube.com/@Afri…

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S8E21 Poetry not doughnuts 21:40

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What am I on about doughnuts for? You'll have to listen to find out, but you'll also hear some original poetry, mostly written for the podcast. I also try out some AI. What do you think? Please support the podcast by Becoming a member Buying us a coffee or spreading the word about us on social media Your mission this week, should you choose it Don’…

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Weston Adams 51:36

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Shane talks to Weston Adams about his fascinating work breeding crops at Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds, including an ambitious project producing intergeneric hybrids of sunflowers. You can reach out to Weston at Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/weston.adams.921 Or send him an email- [email protected] Find more of Shane’s work at: Zero Input Agr…

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S8E20 There is only good verse, bad verse and chaos 41:51

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A discussion of the importance of poetic history to our writing with the philosopher poets, Sean O'Connor and Thomas Festa. Your mission is to email me with your thoughts: Did this podcast work for you What topics would you like to hear them talk about Did you agree / disagree with the two poets Email me and let me know. show notes…

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Nathaniel 1:15:13

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Shane talks with Nathaniel from the Ozark Mountains about his extensive work adapting Korean Natural Farming practices to his corner of the world, scaling sorghum as a zero input staple crop, and the thriving community networks which have grown stronger in response to economic stresses. Read more about Nathaniel's work in this essay: https://drive.…

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Mark W Kidd 1:39:55

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Shane talks to Mark W. Kidd about preserving the cushaw squash in Appalachia, growing crops with minimal inputs in remote rural areas, and revitalising communities in the wake of contraction. The Commonwealth Cushaw Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/commonwealthcushaw Join a cushaw squash workshop in May: https://cushawguide.handbarro…

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S8E19 Can you write Split Sequence Poetry 24:34

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S8E18 Haibun to inspire your writing 27:34

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This week I revisit some haibun that Poetry Pea nominated for awards from their Journals over the years. Will you be writing for the next Poetry Pea Journal of Haibun, Tendrils? Check out the show notes Submissions diaryBy Poetry Pea

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Kahlil Corazo 1:21:40

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Shane talks to Kahlil Corazo, a writer, thinker, entrepreneur and former agricultural researcher from the Phillipines about psychofauna, technocapital, the past and future of cacao and a whole bunch of other fascinating topics. You can read more of Kahlil's writing at his substack blog: https://www.explorations.ph And his article on psychofauna: ht…

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S8E17 How to write your haibun prose poetry 48:59

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This week in our how to haibun episode to get you inspired to submit to Poetry Pea I have for you: a Patricia who is a tiny bit cross a romp through tradition of the Japanese prose poem Some advice on how you can write them If you would lie to support the podcast, please purchase a membership, a coffee or spread the word about this, the world's num…

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Michael Longfield 1:39:41

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Shane talks to Michael Longfield about his extensive work developing syntropic agriculture systems in the central USA, tapping into an impressive range of local and introduced plant genetics. You can learn more about Michael's work at Interwoven Permaculture: https://interwovenpermaculture.com And get more regular updates and contact through: https…

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S8E16 Celebrating International Haiku Poetry 36:39

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Nikomiko 58:09

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Shane interviews Nikomiko about his involvement in the creation of Viossa, a pidgin language that was constructed in online chat rooms through playful interaction in any language except English and which has since grown into a thriving community. We discuss the wild world of constructed and evolving languages, and play with ways that new languages …

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S8E15 A Reading with Poet Roman Lyakhovetsky 24:41

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show notes If you've enjoyed this episode please consider supporting Poetry Pea with a membership, or a coffee.By Poetry Pea

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Richard Goerwitz 1:26:01

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Shane talks to Richard Goerwitz about his remarkable role as head gardener for the East Wind Intentional Community. Richard's work occupies an unusual niche, somewhere between home gardener and market gardener in scale and that includes opportunities for crop breeding with an army of taste testers at his disposal. East Wind is one of the oldest int…

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S8E14 A Whisper of Moths, Poetically 11:38

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Poetry Pea presents short form poetry about moths. You can read them in the latest Poetry Pea Journal 1:25. show notes I can’t continue to offer this podcast without a little bit of financial help. You can become a member, purchase one of our journals, or buy us a coffee. Please consider it. Thank you.…

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Eugene McCarthy Returns 1:24:06

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Shane talks to Dr Eugene McCarthy once more, delving into his astonishing theory about the possible hybrid origin of humans (and not the recent discoveries about mixing of modern humans with neanderthals and their kin). Eugene has assembled a compelling body of evidence that our chimp like ancestors may have hybridised with the humble pig, accounti…

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S8E13 Original Scifi Ku 54:25

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Gregg Muller 1:14:08

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Shane talks to Gregg about his long journey through breeding a wide range of crops in his challenging Mediterranean climate in southern Australia. We also compare notes on the challenges of creating local crop breeding groups and discuss fresh approaches. Check out Gregg's incredible range of seeds for sale: https://www.usefulseeds.com Join Gregg's…

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S8E12 Death Poetry part 2 25:19

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This week, I’m going to be continuing with the theme of death poetry, taking a look at some interesting areas: Japanese prisoners of war, held in Japan and other countries, writing their jisei before their execution Poems written by those about to commit seppuku Poems from the ancient masters of our genre Anyone who doesn’t want to listen to poems …

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Fedor Steeman 1:35:25

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Shane talks to Fedor Steeman about the limits of evolving and engineering life itself. Check out more of Fedor's amazing videos on speculative biology at Phrenotopia- https://www.youtube.com/@Phrenotopia The origin of animal body plans - https://youtu.be/3Gql2iyY5Gw?si=lCEY3vtmibvfYaFG You can find more of Shane’s work at: Zero Input Agriculture bl…

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S8E11 Death Poetry part one 35:33

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Today's podcast is about Death Poetry, more specifically * Jisei, * Zekku * Death awareness poetry. It will be the first of a two-part series of podcasts. I’ll share what I’ve learnt with you, read you some poetry and then give you a clue as to what I’ll be expecting next month in the death poem submission period. There will be rabbit holes… Do che…

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S8E10 International Women's Day in Poetry 16:53

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Let's celebrate women through Poetry. Poetry By Women Poetry About Women show notesBy Poetry Pea

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Salvatore Ceccarelli 1:41:07

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Shane talks to Salvatore Ceccarelli about his incredible contribution to the preservation and reinvigoration of ancient landrace crop genetics in the Middle East and Europe, putting diverse mixes of ancient grains back into the hands of farmers and bakers throughout the region. You can read more about Salvatore's work at- https://salvatorececcarell…

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S8E9 What's the theme of today's podcast? 10:01

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You tell me... Put your guess on : instagram Bluesky X Don't forget to tag me Show notesBy Poetry Pea

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Book Review- The One Straw Revolution 12:07

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Shane revisits an old substack post reviewing Fukuoka's "One Straw Revolution", comparing his experiences as an experimental farmer to those of one of the founders of this philosophy. You can find more of Shane’s work at: Zero Input Agriculture blog: https://zeroinputagriculture.substack.com Taming the Apocalypse ebook - https://www.amazon.com/Tami…

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S8E8 The Poetry of Alienation 27:52

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This week I want to return to thoughts of the Poetry Pea Anthology, Little Marvels for 2025, which if you’ve been listening to the podcasts this year you’ll know is on the theme of belonging and alienation. Don’t worry, you have time to think about your submissions, your invitation will be arriving at some point later in the year… of course later c…

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Dr. Eugene McCarthy 1:24:12

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Shane talks to Dr Eugene McCarthy about his lifetime studying the importance of hybridisation in the creation of new forms of life (usually called speciation). This is part of a three episode series with Dr McCarthy, Part 2 will investigate his thought provoking pig-chimp hypothesis, and part 3 will cover implications and applications of hybrid spe…

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S8E7 Summer Poetry 16:40

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A feast of summer haiku & a few senryu too! Join Patricia for original poetry, written by you and for you on this week's podcast. ShownotesBy Poetry Pea

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Plant Profile- Shallots (Allium fistulosum) 10:32

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Shane reflects on his oldest vegetable landrace crop, the humble shallot or spring onion (Allium fistulosum), an indispensable fresh leafy vegetable that deserves a place in just about every warm climate garden. The general principles and steps in developing your own landraces are explored, plus the numerous long lasting benefits. You can find more…

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S8E6 Poetry of Love 18:33

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What am I up to this week? Apart from trying to lose those extra kilograms I put on on holiday? Well February is the month of love; the month we celebrate St Valentine’s Day. So today, a little early, or maybe late, depending on when you are joining me, we are going to hear love haiku, senryū, tanka and haibun. For limks and citations please head t…

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Jason Howard 52:59

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Shane talks to Jason about his extraordinary passion for breeding diverse, aromatic and hardy basil that goes so far beyond the common leafy green type most people know. Check out more of Jason's work at the links below The Basically About Basil main page where you can buy diverse basil seed and select plants https://basicallyaboutbasil.com The hig…

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S8E5 Belonging in Poetry 26:39

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I want to introduce the theme for this year’s anthology to you. Little Marvels, our annual anthology will be on the theme of belonging and alienation. Speaking of belonging, if you want to belong in the anthology you need to sign up for our mailing list, as it is by invitation only and only people on the list will be invited. If you’ve enjoyed this…

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Direct Sowing versus Transplants 8:05

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Shane argues for the advantages of direct sowed seed over transplants, and outlines the key ingredients to achieve success sowing your own seed where it will grow. You can find more of Shane’s work at: Zero Input Agriculture blog: https://zeroinputagriculture.substack.com Taming the Apocalypse ebook - https://www.amazon.com/Taming-Apocalypse-Shane-…

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S8E4 A Love Story in Poetry Ryokan and Teishin 15:39

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What poetry would you write to the love of your life? Have a listen Write your love a poem See what ocmes back Let me know... ShownotesBy Poetry Pea