Best Roderick Martin Podcasts (2024)

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1212: Eureka! by Jessica Abughattas 6:03

4h ago6:03

6:03

Today’s poem is Eureka! by Jessica Abughattas. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “To borrow a phrase, love calls us to the things of this world. But as today’s brilliant poem reminds us, in our search for happiness, we find our worth in relation to our freedom and societal expectations. We learn to self-affirm…

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Reptilian Connection: Dark Secret Behind Facebook, Google and DARPA 20:39

1h ago20:39

20:39

Topic: Archons and their Manipulative ControlIn this episode, we are diving deep into the conspiracy of the Archons, a force that manipulates humanity on every level, from emotions to political power structures. These are the ultimate antagonists of human freedom. Derived from Gnostic teachings, Archons are described as formless, energetic entities…

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1211: The Forgotten Dialect of the Heart by Jack Gilbert 5:22

4h ago5:22

5:22

Today’s poem is The Forgotten Dialect of the Heart by Jack Gilbert. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “Inadequacy is built into the enterprise of speaking; we struggle to say exactly what we need to say — if we even know what we need to say.“ Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Ever…

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1210: Negro Hero (to Suggest Dorie Miller) by Gwendolyn Brooks 10:37

1d ago10:37

10:37

Today’s poem is Negro Hero (to Suggest Dorie Miller) by Gwendolyn Brooks. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. It’s fall, and that means “back-to-school”. We put together this week’s episodes for the educators in our audience — especially those of you who may be looking for a little Slowdown treatment on those classroom classics, from Shakespe…

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1209: Sonnet 130 by William Shakespeare 7:04

2d ago7:04

7:04

Today’s poem is Sonnet 130 by William Shakespeare. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. It’s fall, and that means “back-to-school”. We put together this week’s episodes for the educators in our audience — especially those of you who may be looking for a little Slowdown treatment on those classroom classics, from Shakespeare to Frost. We hope y…

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1208: Gravelly Run by A. R. Ammons 6:54

3d ago6:54

6:54

Today’s poem is Gravelly Run by A. R. Ammons. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. It’s fall, and that means “back-to-school”. We put together this week’s episodes for the educators in our audience — especially those of you who may be looking for a little Slowdown treatment on those classroom classics, from Shakespeare to Frost. We hope you al…

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CIA Hides The True Adam & Eve Story of Extinction 16:31

3d ago16:31

16:31

What if everything we know about Earth's history and the future of humanity has been kept hidden from us? In this video, Roderick Martin, aka The Symbolizer, exposes the chilling details behind "The Adam and Eve Story", a 1966 book by Dr. Chan Thomas, classified by the CIA for decades. This episode uncovers the shocking theory of pole shifts that h…

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1207: from "Spring and All" by William Carlos Williams 10:02

4d ago10:02

10:02

Today’s poem is from "Spring and All" by William Carlos Williams. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. It’s fall, and that means “back-to-school”. We put together this week’s episodes for the educators in our audience — especially those of you who may be looking for a little Slowdown treatment on those classroom classics, from Shakespeare to F…

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Rebeca Omordia talks African Pianism 23:10

5d ago23:10

23:10

Pianist Rebeca Omordia recently released her second album of African piano music, African Pianism Volume 2, bringing the classical music of native composers the attention it deserves. I had the pleasure of chatting with her to find out more about the music, its background, the qualities that make it uniquely African, and common ground with Western,…

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1206: Birches by Robert Frost 9:07

5d ago9:07

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Today’s poem is Birches by Robert Frost. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. It’s fall, and that means “back-to-school”. We put together this week’s episodes for the educators in our audience — especially those of you who may be looking for a little Slowdown treatment on those classroom classics, from Shakespeare to Frost. We hope you all enj…

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1205: Leaving by Madeleine Cravens 7:07

8d ago7:07

7:07

Today’s poem is Leaving by Madeleine Cravens. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “Today’s poem knows the world is enticing, seductive, full of possibilities. The hack is to consciously curate our pleasures — the slow, intentional cherishing of a life well-lived.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The …

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1204: The Joseph Cornell App by David Roderick 5:20

12d ago5:20

5:20

Today’s poem is The Joseph Cornell App by David Roderick. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “The great actor James Earl Jones departed this earth. His passing reminded me of a hilarious app idea I devised at a party. I called it the God App, where the great actor would simply recite the ten commandments. When …

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1203: This Living by Amber Tamblyn 6:32

10d ago6:32

6:32

Today’s poem is This Living by Amber Tamblyn. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “In my mere five decades on earth, I’ve faced many challenges — thwarted dreams, failed friendships, career disappointments — that often left me feeling alone, stranded in the dry badlands, searing heat bearing down. And yet, of co…

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1202: If only by Dawn Lundy Martin 6:25

13d ago6:25

6:25

Today’s poem is If only by Dawn Lundy Martin. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “Today’s poem unapologetically claims psychic space. In order to be at peace and clear-eyed, the speaker forgoes decorative language that would obscure what their heart and mind believe is ethically true.” Celebrate the power of po…

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1201: Try to Praise the Mutilated World by Adam Zagajewski, translated by Clare Cavanagh 5:26

15d ago5:26

5:26

Today’s poem is Try to Praise the Mutilated World by Adam Zagajewski, translated by Clare Cavanagh The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “One of the great paradoxes in life is the presence of human suffering on the planet amidst prosperity. No religion can explain this other than point to some large cosmic plan. S…

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1200: Lying My Head Off by Cate Marvin 7:14

18d ago7:14

7:14

Today’s poem is Lying My Head Off by Cate Marvin. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “One of the great feelings of aging is coming clean about my shortcomings. That honesty is an illuminating relief, because, as today’s surrealist poem suggests, the masks we take on eventually make us an imposter to ourselves.”…

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1199: Homo naledi by Sara Borjas 6:07

19d ago6:07

6:07

Today’s poem is Homo naledi by Sara Borjas. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “I see poems functioning in the way stones function, as protection, as foundation, even as weaponry. Today’s poem asserts those simple objects that manifest as testament of our durable existence in the face of opposing forces.” Celeb…

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Live Q&A with Psychic Medium Cortney Kane Sides 1:01:45

19d ago1:01:45

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Join us for an extraordinary evening of spiritual insights and live interactions on this special episode of "Cosmically Connected with Psychic Medium Cortney Kane Sides!" Tonight, Cortney is opening the lines of communication to answer your pressing questions live on air. Whether you're seeking advice on love, career, health, or spiritual growth, n…

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1198: The Big People by César Vallejo, translated by James Wright 5:40

18d ago5:40

5:40

Today’s poem is The Big People by César Vallejo, translated by James Wright. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “Today’s poem strikes that note of fear of being cut off from the world and the impending feelings of abandonment.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes…

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1197: March, the Garden by Chera Hammons 5:42

21d ago5:42

5:42

Today’s poem is March, the Garden by Chera Hammons The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “People often ask me: can poetry be taught? As if there is a playbook for writing poetry, guidelines, and steps. I believe writing poetry, like gardening, is a gradual accumulation of instinctive habits: observing, tending, an…

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1196: A Conversation between Women by Jennifer Chang 5:29

22d ago5:29

5:29

Today’s poem is A Conversation between Women by Jennifer Chang. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “On any given day, I can call up one of a handful of friends to have tough conversations. Occasionally, I need someone who will challenge my assumptions, who will help me work through matters that are pressing, wh…

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[encore] 1165: Pando Aspen Clone by Jacqueline Balderrama 6:25

25d ago6:25

6:25

Today’s poem is Pando Aspen Clone by Jacqueline Balderrama. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. We’re taking a break this week, so we’re sharing some of our favorite episodes from the archive. This episode was originally released on July 19, 2024. In this episode, Major writes… “When lost, truth is, someone always rescued me from my disorient…

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[encore] 1063: Love Poem by Sophie Cabot Black 5:27

26d ago5:27

5:27

Today’s poem is Love Poem by Sophie Cabot Black. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. We’re taking a break this week, so we’re sharing some of our favorite episodes from the archive. This episode was originally released on February 28, 2024. In this episode, Major writes… “Today’s poem reminds me of the daunting and ongoing and heartrending wo…

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[encore] 1138: Orientation by Cindy Juyoung Ok 5:26

27d ago5:26

5:26

Today’s poem is Orientation by Cindy Juyoung Ok. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. We’re taking a break this week, so we’re sharing some of our favorite episodes from the archive. This episode was originally released on June 12, 2024. In this episode, Major writes… “Every poem is a bridge between nature and us, in that what lies hidden, wha…

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[encore] 926: from "The Garden of Limbs" by Cristina Pérez Díaz 6:49

28d ago6:49

6:49

Today’s poem is from "The Garden of Limbs" by Cristina Pérez Díaz. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. We’re taking a break this week, so we’re sharing some of our favorite episodes from the archive. This episode was originally released on July 21, 2023. In this episode, Major writes… “Today’s poem, which alludes to the biblical story of Adam…

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[encore] 1103: Chaos Theory by Clint Smith 6:27

29d ago6:27

6:27

Today’s poem is Chaos Theory by Clint Smith. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. We’re taking a break this week, so we’re sharing some of our favorite episodes from the archive. This episode was originally released on April 24, 2024. In this episode, Major writes… “Occasionally, I try to follow the series of decisions that led me to this pres…

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YOU'RE NOT CRAZY! you're having a spiritual awakening 47:30

27d ago47:30

47:30

Tonight on the LIVE episode of Cosmically Connected with Psychic Medium Cortney Kane Sides she will be talking all things Spiritual awakening and how YOU’RE not crazy your GROWING! Join us as we explore: - How to recognize the signs of a spiritual awakening - Practical techniques for developing and trusting your intuition - Tips for navigating the …

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[encore] 1125: English by Janel Pineda 6:28

1M ago6:28

6:28

Today’s poem is English by Janel Pineda. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. We’re taking a break this week, so we’re sharing some of our favorite episodes from the archive. This episode was originally released on May 24, 2024. In this episode, Major writes… “Today’s poem brilliantly figures the psychological complexities of adopting a new la…

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[encore] 1097: Mercy, Mercy Me by Olatunde Osinaike 5:58

1M ago5:58

5:58

Today’s poem is Mercy, Mercy Me by Olatunde Osinaike. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. We’re taking a break this week, so we’re sharing some of our favorite episodes from the archive. This episode was originally released on April 16, 2024. In this episode, Major writes… “The speaker in today’s poem survives by an adherence to their values …

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Twenty-Five Years of LSO Live 51:12

1M ago51:12

51:12

To celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of the London Symphony Orchestra's own label, Head of LSO Live Becky Lees, first violinist Maxine Kwok, and principal percussionist Neil Percy talk to James about how the label came to exist, the process of capturing live concerts for release, and their memories of some favourite recordings through the year…

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[encore] 932: Letter to my sister by Trapeta B. Mayson 6:10

1M ago6:10

6:10

Today’s poem is Letter to my sister by Trapeta B. Mayson. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. We’re taking a break this week, so we’re sharing some of our favorite episodes from the archive. This episode was originally released on July 31, 2023. In this episode, Major writes… “My mother did not live long enough to read my poems about her. I l…

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[encore] 1093: When Your Month is Lonely… by Christine Kwon 5:48

1M ago5:48

5:48

Today’s poem is When Your Month is Lonely… by Christine Kwon. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. We’re taking a break this week, so we’re sharing some of our favorite episodes from the archive. This episode was originally released on April 10, 2024. In this episode, Major writes… “I read all those articles that proclaim how lonely we are bec…

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[encore] 1117: I Am Waiting by Lawrence Ferlinghetti 6:26

1M ago6:26

6:26

Today’s poem is I Am Waiting by Lawrence Ferlinghetti. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. We’re taking a break this week, so we’re sharing some of our favorite episodes from the archive. This episode was originally released on May 14, 2024. In this episode, Major writes… “On a Saturday morning group Zoom call, I wore my Philadelphia Phillies…

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1195: First Kiss by Rooja Mohassessy 5:59

1M ago5:59

5:59

Today’s poem is First Kiss by Rooja Mohassessy. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “Today’s poem reminds us that kissing is universal, but also something that is not taught, and so, we fumble our way through until we get it right.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation m…

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1194: Theories of Influence by Anselm Berrigan 5:36

1M ago5:36

5:36

Today’s poem is Theories of Influence by Anselm Berrigan The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “Reading is like wandering through our dreams where the details blur once we awaken yet we are still changed throughout our day. Sometimes, we want to be lost, but what is to be gained when we find where we’re going? Whe…

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Harnessing Spiritual Energy to Navigate Economic Struggles 1:01:53

1M ago1:01:53

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LIVE Tonight on Cosmically Connected, psychic medium Cortney Kane Sides delves into the current economic challenges many people are facing. With rising costs, job uncertainties, and financial stress, it's all too easy to feel overwhelmed. However, Courtney will guide listeners on how to harness their spiritual energy and manifest a more abundant an…

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1193: Chanson d’automne by Paul Verlaine, with special guest Jacques Pépin 5:43

1M ago5:43

5:43

Today’s poem is Chanson d’automne by Paul Verlaine, with special guest Jacques Pépin. He is a French chef, author, culinary educator, television personality, and artist who has appeared on American television, has written for The New York Times and Food & Wine and has authored more than 30 cookbooks. He has been honored with 24 James Beard Foundati…

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Mastering Mercury Retrograde with Psychic Medium Cortney Kane Sides 1:25:25

1M ago1:25:25

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Cortney Kane Sides discusses LIVE the enigmatic phenomenon of Mercury Retrograde. Often blamed for communication mishaps, technological glitches, and travel disruptions, Mercury Retrograde is a celestial event that impacts everyone differently. But, what if there was a way to harness its energy for personal growth and transformation? Join Cortney a…

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1192: Narcissus and the Namesake River by Reginald Shepherd 5:53

1M ago5:53

5:53

Today’s poem is Narcissus and the Namesake River by Reginald Shepherd. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “Today’s poem takes up the myth of Narcissus, the nymph who falls in love with his own image.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tiny…

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1191: For Mac Miller and 2009 by Kayleb Rae Candrilli 5:26

1M ago5:26

5:26

Today’s poem is For Mac Miller and 2009 by Kayleb Rae Candrilli. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “Because of my family’s addiction issues, I spoke out of fear to my children, and often rather harshly. I worried particularly that they would fall prey to the opioid epidemic that hit the state of Vermont, a fen…

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1190: At the Museum of Empress Livia’s Garden Room by Pimone Triplett 6:09

2M ago6:09

6:09

Today’s poem is At the Museum of Empress Livia’s Garden Room by Pimone Triplett. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “Today’s lyric poem walks us through a villa garden painted on a fresco. Reading the poem, it is as though we eavesdrop on the speaker’s awe, but also how a rich, imagined replica of fruit, birds,…

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NEW PODCAST ALERT! Truth Vs Authority ™ 4:53

2M ago4:53

4:53

Welcome to Truth vs Authority, where the rebellion starts now. I’m Roderick Martin, but you’ll know me as The Symbolizer—the vigilante of truth, exposing the hidden powers behind the symbols that control our world. This is your call to arms, your awakening, your first step into a world where nothing is what it seems. FOLLOW HERE https://www.spreake…

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1189: Nature Poem About Flowers by Matthew Rohrer 6:01

2M ago6:01

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Today’s poem is Nature Poem About Flowers by Matthew Rohrer. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “They say clothes make the man. Frequently though, clothes hide the person, particularly a person’s depth of feeling.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference…

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Mysteries of the Lionsgate Portal 58:27

2M ago58:27

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Join Psychic Medium Cortney Kane Sides LIVE in this enlightening episode as she delves into the powerful energies of the Lionsgate Portal. Occurring every year on August 8th, the Lionsgate Portal is a potent cosmic alignment that opens a gateway between the physical and spiritual worlds, amplifying the energies of transformation, manifestation, and…

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1188: In Jerusalem by Mahmoud Darwish, translated by Fady Joudah, with special guest adrienne maree brown 7:58

2M ago7:58

7:58

Today’s poem is In Jerusalem by Mahmoud Darwish, translated by Fady Joudah, with special guest adrienne maree brown. Through her writing, which includes short- and long-form fiction, nonfiction, spells, tarot decks and poetry; her music, which includes songwriting, singing and immersive musical rituals; and her podcasts, including How to Survive th…

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1187: Picking Favorites by George Franklin 5:37

2M ago5:37

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Today’s poem is Picking Favorites by George Franklin. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “Today’s poem finds a capacious way of existing that honors an entire life and everyone in it.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp…

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1186: Oh, y’know, just your standard Q&A by Alex Z. Salinas 5:50

2M ago5:50

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Today’s poem is Oh, y’know, just your standard Q&A by Alex Z. Salinas. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “Today’s poem is the kind of interview that I long to give, one full of non sequiturs and expansive evasions.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a differen…

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1185: Fragment 31 by Sappho, translated by Christopher Childers 6:01

2M ago6:01

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Today’s poem is Fragment 31 by Sappho, translated by Christopher Childers. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “If you listen close enough to a poem, especially to the very best of them, you can hear on their surface, the poet’s breathing and silences shaped by the pace and noise of their age. You can hear a voi…

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1184: End of December by Ashjan Hendi, translated by Moneera Al-Ghadeer 5:15

2M ago5:15

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Today’s poem is End of December by Ashjan Hendi, translated by Moneera Al-Ghadeer. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “Tests to long-term commitments are bound to happen. Expending too much affection can lead to exhaustion and the bruise of eventual disappointment. As today’s poem suggests, one of the secrets t…

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1183: maggie and milly and molly and may by E.E. Cummings, with special guest Eric Whitacre 5:46

2M ago5:46

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Today’s poem is maggie and milly and molly and may by E.E. Cummings, with special guest Eric Whitacre. Whitacre is a Grammy Award-winning composer, conductor, and speaker. A graduate of The Juilliard School, his works are programmed worldwide, and his ground-breaking Virtual Choirs have united well over 100,000 singers from more than 145 countries.…

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