Millennial Poets Society

This bonus episode the ladies read and discuss a poem about the power and healing qualities of feminine energy by  the poet R. J., who can be found at @prettynotions on Instagram. Special thanks to Zach Adkins for the intro and outro music. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mps-podcast/support

After a weekend upstate, the ladies return refreshed and ready to dish about three badass poets. Listen along as their sultry voices mix with the bass from downstairs while discussing Canadian animal stories, the Black Arts Movement, and how to *interpretate* instagram poetry. Featured Poets: Margaret Atwood, Sonia Sanchez, Alison Malee Special thanks to Zach Adkins for the intro and outro music. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mps-podcast/support

This week the ladies share a piece by K. S., aka Mama Shakespeare, that uses beautiful imagery and prompts a discussion on the different ways love may come to an end. You can find her and more of her work on instagram at @mamasshakespeare. Special thanks to Zach Adkins for the intro and outro music. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mps-podcast/support

In this episode, Marguerite and Emily press record to talk about a few badass ladies before catching up on the GoT finale (valar morghulis). From Sudan to Paris, these women's experiences and art span across cultures and continents. Don't worry, this episode comes with drinking games included, so grab your favorite seltzer (or perhaps a stronger drink of choice) and relax as your two favorite roommates drop some knowledge- and a new word...?- on you. Featured Poets: Naomi Shihab Nye, Safia Elhillo, Gertrude Stein Special thanks to Zach Adkins for the intro and outro music. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mps-podcast/support

It's us again...again! This week co-host Marguerite shares one of her poems about body image using a bit of word play and math. Special thanks to Zach Adkins for the intro and outro music. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mps-podcast/support

Let’s get this show on the road! This week Marguerite and Emily spill the tea on Beat poetry, mangos, and obscure John Mulaney bits. Listen in as they discover their common habit of falling asleep during commencement speeches and consider what it would be like to go on a failed vacation (you know...when you plan a two week trip to Brazil and accidentally stay for 15 years). Featured Poets: Mary Oliver, Elizabeth Bishop, Lawrence Ferlinghetti Special thanks to Zach Adkins for the info and outro music. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mps-podcast/support

It's us again! This week's bonus episode features another one of co-host Emily Kline's works, My Body is Not a Temple. The ladies discuss self love and different perspectives on how we view our bodies. Special thanks to Zach Adkins for the intro and outro music. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mps-podcast/support

Nothing's better to start the weekend than a new episode of MPS! Crack open a pint of your favorite flavor of Ben & Jerry's and celebrate episode 10 with Marguerite and Emily. Listen as the ladies dish about the Met Gala (move over E! News), their dreams of being medieval minstrels, and four exciting poets. Featured Poets: Philip Larkin, Claude McKay, Arthur Rimbaud, Rudy Francisco Special thanks to Zach Adkins for the intro and outro music. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mps-podcast/support

Featured on Who's to Say this week is Alexandra Rose, found at @readbyrose on Instagram. Marguerite and Emily discuss one of her poems about human fragility and finding strength in places others may overlook. Special thanks to Zach Adkins for the intro and outro music. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mps-podcast/support

This week’s episode covers everything from sonnets to a poet who was also a murder suspect— you read that right (Marguerite just can’t help but bring true crime into it). So join the ladies in saying “to hell” with frivolous husbands and people who call grown women “cutie pie” at work- or anywhere for that matter- and enjoy an off brand citrus fruit or two! Featured Poets: Theodore Roethke, Staceyann Chin, Francisco X Alarcon, Edna St. Vincent Millay Special thanks to Zach Adkins for the intro and outro music. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mps-podcast/support

Featured on this week's bonus episode is the poet A. M., who can be found on instagram at @am.thehumblewriter. Marguerite and Emily discuss one of his poems about the (sometimes difficult) realization that others are allowing us into their lives and if we are not nurturing their growth, they can flourish without us. Special thanks to Zach Adkins for the intro and outro music. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mps-podcast/support

Grab your peanut butter M&Ms (because we all know that's the best kind) and settle in for another episode where the ladies discuss everything from an "uncircus of noncreatures" to poems that get them all in their feelings and they can't quite explain why. Marguerite wants someone (anyone) to write her a poem and Emily teaches us the names of Beyonce's children- which may or may not be trademarked. Featured Poets: Silvia Curbelo, Dorothy Parker, e e cummings Special thanks to Zach Adkins for the intro and outro music. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mps-podcast/support

This week the ladies share and discuss the work of Lovely Wild Flower, @lovelywildflowr on instagram, specifically her poem "i saved myself" and its themes of self preservation, toxic relationships, and empowering others through sharing your journey. Special thanks to Zach Adkins for the intro and outro music. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mps-podcast/support

This week’s episode covers topics from Shakespeare to Game of Thrones and dramatic monologues to the “utterly thingful.” Emily’s heart gets racing and Marguerite learns how to pronounce more words…(has Tucson always been spelled that way?). The ladies also discuss the importance of self awareness, our slow-to-adapt education system, and the need to share the work of minorities and marginalized groups.  Featured Poets: Sabrina Benaim, Tyler Knott Gregson, Ai Ogawa, Lucille Clifton Special thanks to Zach Adkins for the intro and outro music. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mps-podcast/support

This week's bonus episode features a poet that goes by the pen name D.K. and can be found at @draught_beer_poetry on Instagram. Join the ladies as they groove to the smooth lines of prose in his poem titled My Favorite Album. Special thanks to Zach Adkins for the intro and outro music. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mps-podcast/support

Who doesn't love some crinkle cut fries? Grab your favorite snack and join the ladies as they fan girl over Clementine von Radics' book release and try to remember that purple, swirly, metallic alcohol from college (anyone know what that was???). In this episode, Emily also discovers the perfect title for her memoir, Marguerite has a hard time pronouncing things, and both of them would love some advice on getting a doctor to prescribe them bubble baths as treatment for...anything. Featured Poets: Dorianne Laux, Joseph O Legaspi,  Joumana Haddad, Emily Dickinson Special thanks to Zach Adkins for the intro and outro music. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mps-podcast/support

This bonus episode features a couple of original pieces by co-host Marguerite Virginia, addressing themes of pain, creativity, mental health, and the power of acknowledging what we can and cannot control. Special thanks to Zach Adkins for the intro and outro music. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mps-podcast/support

This week, Emily and Marguerite contemplate time travel, Pixar shorts, and the age old question...what even is money? From firemen's fairs to lawn sales, the ladies also do some reminiscing and realized they share the childhood memory of buying piles of books they've never opened and now sit in their parents' homes. #relatable or is it just them? Featured Poets: Ross Gay, Brenda Shaughnessy, Yrsa Daley-Ward, Robert Frost Special thanks to Zach Adkins for the intro and outro music. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mps-podcast/support

The first of these bonus episodes features co-host, Emily Kline's, poem titled Boomer's Bloomers- a piece about a beautiful woman's love and talents in growing and nurturing wonderful things, from flowers to daughters. Special thanks to Zach Adkins for the intro and outro music. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mps-podcast/support

Pluto and paintings and mad girls- oh my! This week, Marguerite and Emily drop some knowledge about a popular 19th century poetry form, do a poor Mel Brooks impersonation, and reveal their obsession with true crime (how on-trend of them). Featured Poets: Sylvia Plath, Fatima Asghar, Patricia Smith, Delmore Schwartz --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mps-podcast/support