Best Leena Norms Podcasts (2024)

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The Best (and Worst) Climate Intervention w/ Simon Clark 1:11:21

11M ago1:11:21

1:11:21

In recent decades, more and more energy has been put into developing interventions to either reduce fossil fuel emissions or, in some cases, remove them from the atmosphere entirely. But, which of those interventions actually have the potential to turn the tide in our fight against global heating and which are all talk and no substance? In today's …

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AI Hype vs AI Reality w/ Jordan Harrod 1:06:23

11M ago1:06:23

1:06:23

Artificial Intelligence is everywhere now. Over the past year, tools like ChatGPT, Dall-E and Stable Diffusion have turned what was previously a fairly marginal technology into headline news. Industry leaders make great predictions about the future of AI, predicting an end to work (and, perhaps even an end to humanity). But how much of that is like…

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How Video Essays Took Over YouTube w/ Neil from The Leftist Cooks 1:12:35

12M ago1:12:35

1:12:35

Over the past half decade or so, video essays have taken over YouTube. As things stand, a significant portion of the site's largest creators and most popular videos are at least video essay adjacent. In this fortnight's episode of Induction, Tom takes stock of where the genre has come from, where it is now and where it might be going next with a li…

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We're Still Obsessed with Shakespeare w/ Abigail Thorn 1:02:59

1y ago1:02:59

1:02:59

Since his death in 1616, William Shakespeare has often been held up as one of the greatest (if not the greatest) English-language writers. Nevertheless, the world in which Shakespeare was writing was clearly a very different on to that which we live in today. So, what is it that keeps audiences, creatives and other thinkers coming back to his work?…

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How to Survive Your Twenties (in a World on Fire) w/ Leena Norms 1:10:41

1y ago1:10:41

1:10:41

For a long time, one's 20s were viewed as the defining decade of a person's life. The cultural norm was that this was the decade in which one would find a partner, get married, settle down and buy a house. But, even for those who want to pursue such a life plan, the economic shifts of the past twenty years mean that such a route now looks all-but i…

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Why 2023 is Making You Poorer w/ Unlearning Economics [Audio Exclusive] 1:01:20

1y ago1:01:20

1:01:20

In this audio-exclusive episode of Induction, Tom is joined by Unlearning Economics to chat a little bit about inflation: what it is, why it's currently so high, and what can be done to bring it down again. (Also contains a lot of talk about Freddo Frogs.) Watch or listen to every episode of Induction two weeks early at http://go.nebula.tv/inductio…

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Utopian Thinking in Dystopian Times w/ Andrewism 1:07:49

1y ago1:07:49

1:07:49

It can be difficult to be optimistic about politics. With a climate crisis in full swing and inequality getting worse, it can be easy to slip into a distanced doomerism. But, what if that's bad, actually? In this fortnight's episode of Induction, Tom chats with Andrewism about the importance of utopias and utopian thinking even in the darkest of ti…

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How the Internet Changed Healthcare w/ Medlife Crisis 1:06:52

1y ago1:06:52

1:06:52

In this fortnight’s episode of Induction, Tom chats to Dr. Rohin Francis about how the internet has changed our relationship with our own health. *The Induction Team* Hosted by Tom Nicholas Edited by Georgia Burrows See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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The Uber-ification of University Professors w/ Zoe Bee 1:14:28

1y ago1:14:28

1:14:28

In this fortnight’s episode of Induction, Tom chats to Zoe Bee about why university professors in both the UK and the US have been striking so much lately, and the broader crisis in higher education that has brought academics to breaking point. Watch or listen to every episode of Induction two weeks early at http://go.nebula.tv/induction Check out …

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The Unstoppable Rise of Urban Planning Content w/ Not Just Bikes 1:13:52

1+ y ago1:13:52

1:13:52

In this fortnight's episode of Induction, Tom chats to Jason Slaughter from the YouTube channel Not Just Bikes about the recent boom in urban planning content. How has this once-niche subject area come to take over the internet and become... dare I say it... cool? Watch or listen to every episode of Induction two weeks early at http://go.nebula.tv/…

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TikTok's Weirdly Powerful Algorithm w/ Mia Mulder 1:13:53

1+ y ago1:13:53

1:13:53

In this episode of Induction, Tom is joined by Mia Mulder to talk about Twitter's weirdly powerful algorithm and how its intensity pushes creators to make some fairly odd content. Get access to episodes of Induction a full two weeks early on Nebula at https://go.nebula.tv/induction The Induction Team Hosted by Tom Nicholas Edited by Georgia Burrows…

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The Bizarre Backlash to 15-Minute Cities w/ Münecat 1:02:47

1+ y ago1:02:47

1:02:47

The very first episode of Induction, in which Tom is joined by Münecat to talk about the bizarre backlash to 15-minute cities and the protest against them she attended in Oxford. Get access to episodes of Induction a full two weeks early on Nebula at https://go.nebula.tv/induction The Induction Team Hosted by Tom Nicholas Edited by Georgia Burrows …

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Induction: Hosted by Tom Nicholas (Trailer) 1:21

1+ y ago1:21

1:21

Induction is a new podcast hosted by Tom Nicholas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Leyla Josephine 29:46

1+ y ago29:46

29:46

Welcome back! We're joined by Scottish film maker, writer and poet Leyla Josephine to talk about her debut collection In Public/ In Private. This episode we discuss the isolating life of the poet, mentoring and the UK touring network.Find out more: www.leylajosephine.co.ukBy Burning Eye Podcast

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Louise Fazackerley 37:36

2y ago37:36

37:36

Join us as we delve into The Pleasure Dome, the new collection by Louise Fazackerley who talks us through the meaning of eyes, performing in toilets and the characters that appear in her work.https://burningeye.bigcartel.com/product/the-pleasure-dome-by-louise-fazackerleyBy Burning Eye Podcast

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Sally Jenkinson 33:29

2y ago33:29

33:29

Sally Jenkinson joins us for this episode to talk about her third pamphlet 'Pantomime Horse, Russian Doll, Egg' - we get into the power of the pamphlet, writing challenges, and the DIY way....https://burningeye.bigcartel.com/product/pantomime-horse-russian-doll-egg-by-sally-jenkinsonBy Burning Eye Podcast

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Leena Norms 30:59

2y ago30:59

30:59

Leena Norms joins us on today's episode to talk about her already-bestselling debut collection Bargain Bin Rom-Com! We touch on community, how to order poems in a book, and ice cream for breakfast.https://burningeye.bigcartel.com/product/bargain-bin-rom-com-leena-normsBy Burning Eye Podcast

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Jackie Juno 28:00

2y ago28:00

28:00

The legendary Jackie Juno joins us on the podcast to talk about her new Burning Eye collection Priestess of the Powder Puff Experiment, out now! We get into the buzz of performing at festivals, the duties of the Grand Bards and always being DIY at heart.https://burningeye.bigcartel.com/product/priestess-of-the-powder-puff-experiment-by-jackie-juno…

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Jemima Foxtrot 33:21

2y ago33:21

33:21

We catch up with Jemima Foxtrot on the release of her second BE collection A New Game! We touch on survivorship and writing for performance and the page.https://burningeye.bigcartel.com/product/a-new-game-by-jemima-foxtrotBy Burning Eye Podcast

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Bibi June 26:45

2y ago26:45

26:45

We're back after a short mid-season break! Back in May, we released Bibi June's pamphlet Kinsey Scale for the Emotionally Fragile Queer and caught up with them on the day of release. In this episode we discuss queerness and poetry as activism, the importance of editing and the joy of performing.https://burningeye.bigcartel.com/product/kinsey-scale-…

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Ross McFarlane 31:45

2y ago31:45

31:45

This episode features the briliant scottish DIY punk poet Ross McFarlane! We talk about his new pamphlet Life Goals of the Millennials: or The Commune Manifesto - a shout out to all those clinging onto their communities and stable housing.https://burningeye.bigcartel.com/product/life-goals-of-the-millenials-or-the-commune-manifesto…

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Katie (Tom) Walters 33:01

2y ago33:01

33:01

This episode we catch up with Katie (Tom) Walters on their debut collection My Body is a Resource I am Willing to Expend - out now! We talk about being a disabled artist, before and during the pandemic. How disablity has changed Tom's approach to performance poetry and how digital spaces are integral in a society slipping back into non-disabled rea…

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Pascal Vine 26:18

2y ago26:18

26:18

Spring is officially here, and so is Good Listeners! The debut pamphlet from Somerset poet Pascal Vine.We talk about writing from different perspectives, the communal rituals at DIY punk shows, and how the rural and urban collide. https://burningeye.bigcartel.com/product/good-listeners-by-pascal-vinehttps://pascalvinepoet.bigcartel.com/…

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Maz Hedgehog 31:09

2+ y ago31:09

31:09

This episode Bridget is joined by Maz Hedgehog in the lead up to the release of their first full collection The Body and Its Seasons.We talk theatre, food in manchester and finding unexpected voices in our work.https://burningeye.bigcartel.com/product/the-body-in-its-seasons-by-maz-hedgehogBy Burning Eye Podcast

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Fay Roberts 44:32

2+ y ago44:32

44:32

This episode we chat with Spectral author Fay Roberts on everything inclusive and the glory of slam poets.Check out more from Fay, and Spectral:https://linktr.ee/SPBDetailshttps://linktr.ee/fayrobertsEpisode transcription is unfortunately not yet available.By Burning Eye Podcast

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Ibizo Lami 34:52

2+ y ago34:52

34:52

Welcome to a brand new series of the Burning Eye podcast! To kick off the new series, and our new poetry list for 2022 we catch up with Ibizo Lami on their debut collection Chosen Family, adapted from the spoken word show into a gorgeous pamphlet available now from our web store.https://ibizolami.com/https://burningeye.bigcartel.com/product/chosen-…

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Rachel Rose Reid 31:59

2+ y ago31:59

31:59

This episode we catch up with Rachel Rose Reid on her new book 'I'm Hans Christian Andersen' out with us from 2nd December 2021.https://burningeye.bigcartel.com/product/i-m-hans-christian-andersen-by-rachel-rose-reidBy Burning Eye Podcast

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Abdullah Adekola! 30:25

3y ago30:25

30:25

This episode we are joined by Leeds based upcoming poet Abdullah Adekola to talk about Nigrescence, his debut collection out with us in September this year. We discuss the process, the identities that define and restrict us and what's next for this new creative.https://burningeye.bigcartel.com/https://adekola.bigcartel.com/…

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Helen Sheppard 31:44

3y ago31:44

31:44

Bristol based poet Helen Sheppard joins us for this episode to talk about her debut collection Fontanelle, now available from our web store, direct and from your local bookshop. We discuss coming to poetry later in life, the joy of the moment and Helen's launch at Waterstones.https://helensheppard.bigcartel.com/http://burningeye.co.uk…

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Andrew Graves! 31:42

3y ago31:42

31:42

On this new episode of the Burning Eye Podcast we catch up with BE poet Andrew Graves on the release of his third BE collection - Not Dancing with Ingrid Pitt. We discuss portrayals of the working class, dark hollywood and being a goth poet... If you love cinema and history, check out http://www.youmustrememberthispodcast.com/Don't forget to get a …

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Tina Sederholm! 49:05

3y ago49:05

49:05

This episode we catch up with Tina Sederholm on the release of her second BE collection - This Is Not Therapy! We discuss a range of emotions including joy, discomfort and forgiveness as well as awkward in-person gigs and trying to capture that perfect poetry film! --Tina Sederholm is a poet and theatre-maker. Described as‘Completely spellbinding’ …

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Stephen Lightbown! 43:48

3y ago43:48

43:48

Stephen Lightbown joins us to talk about his new poetic novella The Last Custodian - we discuss disability representation in sci fi, the locality of Luke's journey and what the pandemic has improved for people who can't attend IRL events.https://www.stephenlightbown.com/https://burningeye.bigcartel.com/product/the-last-custodian-by-stephen-lightbow…

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Casey Bailey! 38:34

3y ago38:34

38:34

This episode Bridget is joined by Birmingham Poet Laureate Casey Bailey to discuss his new release - Please Do Not Touch - an exploration of our colonial past, and the present effects on black communities. We dive into some of Birmingham's brimming poetry scene and some sound advice from Casey's dad.http://caseybailey.co.uk/https://burningeye.bigca…

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Robert Garnham! 33:48

3y ago33:48

33:48

This episode we chat with Robert Garnham about his new book Yay! - the new autobiographical side of Robert, the unrelenting love of small town life and it's characters and we delve into Devon's poetry scene.Yay! direct: https://professorofwhimsy.com/https://burningeye.bigcartel.com/product/yay-by-robert-garnham…

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Desree! 35:23

3y ago35:23

35:23

This episode we take some time to chat to spoken word artist Desree to mark the release of her debut pamphlet I Find My Strength in Simple Things. We talk book box reveal moments, revisiting old work and the excitement of future gigs, IRL.Get a copy of Desree's book direct: https://www.iamdesree.co.uk/burningeye.co.uk…

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Cat Hepburn! 32:57

3y ago32:57

32:57

This episode we catch up with Cat Hepburn on the release of her new BE collection Dating & Other Hobbies! We talk about the importance of representing different types of dating and relationship models, the process of writing as a spoken word artist and how to celebrate every step of the way.Get a copy of 'Dating & Other Hobbies' direct from https:/…

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Rob Gee! 48:50

3+ y ago48:50

48:50

Welcome back listeners! We're here to kick off our 2021 schedule with our first interview of the year, with our first author of the year - Rob Gee! On this episode, Rob and I discuss punk poetry origins, the importance of mental health advocacy and who's stories to tell. Rob also gives us some insider knowledge of his many years at fringe festivals…

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Pauline Sewards [Interview] 33:55

3+ y ago33:55

33:55

Welcome back listeners. We are joined for this session by 'Spirograph' author Pauline Sewards, who talks to us about her latest collection, keeping up creativity and connection and the Bristol poetry scene - then and now.https://burningeye.bigcartel.com/product/spirograph-by-pauline-sewardsBy Burning Eye Podcast

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Bethany Rose 29:55

3+ y ago29:55

29:55

Our last episode of 2020! Featuring Neon author Bethany Rose. We discuss mental health, the body, and the poems that didn't make it.Thank you so much for tuning in this year! We really appreciate your support! https://burningeye.bigcartel.com/product/neon-by-bethany-roseMusic: Hoist by Andy G. CohenBy Burning Eye Podcast

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Rick Dove [Interview] 42:06

3+ y ago42:06

42:06

This week we catch up with Rick Dove on the release of his new BE collection Tales from the Other Box. Listen out for a particularly great iZombie analogy plus urban mythology and the importance of editing.https://burningeye.bigcartel.com/product/tales-from-the-other-box-by-rick-dovehttps://www.rickdove.co.uk/…

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Cynthia Rodríguez [Interview] 35:47

4y ago35:47

35:47

This episode we talk with Meanwhile author Cynthia Rodríguez about the book, the poems, the local scene in Leicester in and DIY punk.--https://burningeye.bigcartel.com/product/meanwhile-by-cynthia-rodriguez--Cynthia Rodríguez (Monterrey, 1986) is a Mexican-British writer and performer based in Leicester. International, intersectional and interdisci…

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Erin Bolens [Interview] 33:59

4y ago33:59

33:59

This week we kick back with some biscuits and Erin Bolens to talk about her new book Alternate Endings. “Erin’s poetry is nourishment for the soul. Being able to sit down with this collection was an absolute joy. Always heartwarming, often heartbreaking, these poems have made me laugh out loud and brought tears to my eyes. I felt like I was glowing…

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James McDermott [Interview] 55:23

4y ago55:23

55:23

This week we celebrate the release of MANATOMY - the debut collection from award-winning playwright James McDermott.‘Simply magnificent. You don’t have to have grown up gay to appreciate this poetry but it will have a special charge, beauty and meaning for those of us who have’ - STEPHEN FRYhttps://burningeye.bigcartel.com/product/manatomy-by-james…

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Leanne Moden [Interview] 47:36

4y ago47:36

47:36

Leanne Moden joins us to celebrate the release of her new collection Get Over Yourself! We talk editing, poetry in Nottingham and all things DIY. www.leannemoden,comhttp://burningeye.co.ukBy Burning Eye Podcast

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Mary Dickins [Interview] 34:05

4y ago34:05

34:05

This episode Mary Dickins talks us through the poems and inspiration behind her debut pamphlet Happiness FM.Buy the book: https://marydickins.wixsite.com/pragmaticpoethttp://burningeye.co.ukBy Burning Eye Podcast

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Afshan D'souza-Lodhi [Interview] 44:17

4y ago44:17

44:17

Co-editor Bridget catches up with Afshan D'souza-Lodhi on the release her of debut poetry collection 're:desire'. We discuss garlic crushers, mangos and writing sensual poetry. ‘This is an evocative collection of painful and beautiful multilingual poems in which silences are broken, sexuality is uncertain, and love is a bloody mess.’ - Dean AttaBuy…

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Erin Bolens - Dunkable 0:29

4y ago0:29

0:29

A quick poem from Erin Bolens, ahead of the debut collection Alternate Endings out 9th July 2020!erinbolens.comburningeye.co.ukBy Burning Eye Podcast

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Molly Naylor [Interview] 40:00

4y ago40:00

40:00

Molly Naylor chats to us about her new collection Stop Trying to be Fantastic. We discuss editing, pieces exclusively for performance and also a little chat on pop culture and queer film nights.https://burningeye.bigcartel.com/product/stop-trying-to-be-fantastic-by-molly-naylorwww.mollynaylor.comBy Burning Eye Podcast

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Jonathan Kinsman [Interview] 37:38

4y ago37:38

37:38

Bridget discusses religion, theology and trans rights with 'witness' author Jonathan Kinsman. This episode explores the nature and function of the Christain church, comparisons between the UK and US. We touch on the idea of kindess/anger as a powerful tool of protest and Jonathan treats us to two poems from the collection.http://burningeye.co.ukhtt…

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Katie Grant a.k.a Isadora Vibes 1:36

4y ago1:36

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Our poem this week is from Katie Grant a.k.a Isadora Vibes who's debut poetry collection 'soak' is a visual exploration of pain, passion and the human state.Wheelbarrows--WheelbarrowsThere are twoPropped against the wallLeft by buildersI so wish to take themRight now in this silenceAnd grab a strangerAsk them to raceDown to the squareWith no caresO…

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