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The Poetry's Dead Podcast

Ryan Duggins and Leon Dunne

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Ryan and Leon are delighted to bring you your NEW favourite poetry podcast, exploring the work of poets old and new, with a little bit of craic mixed in. We'll share our love of poetry every week, taking you on a journey through work from poets you'll have heard of, as well as poets you may not have heard of and even people you had no idea wrote poetry.! We'll also help with our Agony Poet part of the show where we'll accept any challenge of solving a problem with a poem. Nothing is too triv ...
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School to Homeschool

Janae Daniels

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In July 2020, I did something I vowed as a once-public middle school teacher, that I would NEVER do. I withdrew my remaining four children of six and began homeschooling. My oldest two sons had graduated from public/charter schools and my remaining four had been in public school since Pre-K. I had two children about to finish middle school and head into high school. To say I was terrified was an understatement–even with my experience teaching hundreds of kids a year prior to getting married. ...
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CACOPHONY: GREAT CLASSICAL MUSIC

Cacophony - Steve Thomas

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Hear more. Feel more. Be more! Come with me and dive into some great classical music. For over 1000 years great musicians have explored what it means to live, love, die and everything in between: asking all our deep and universal questions. Escape the cacophony - the noise of your brain and daily life; tune into the music, your feelings and emotions ‘good’ and ‘bad’ …and find the space, stillness and love that underpins everything. NB: May include loud noise, surprises, challenges, cacophono ...
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Can traditional education truly cater to the unique potential of every student, or is it merely a system of behavioral management? Join us for a compelling conversation with Matt Beaudreau, an innovative educator and founder of Apogee Strong Schools, as he shares his journey from questioning the conventional school system to creating transformative…
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After a few weeks apart, the boys are back with a drop of malbec and some bleeding whopper poems for you. Anyone who dropped into the Leinster Slam poetry competition last week would have witnessed the power of Cormac Fitz, so it only made sense that we celebrated his win on the show with a poem from the man himself. Rupi Kaur is up next, as Ryan s…
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When I started homeschooling, I quickly discovered that I had stepped into an underground Harry Potter world of magic. Homeschoolers seemed to know secrets to delight and enchant their children--that somehow I had never learned about before. One of those delights was the introduction to poetry teatime...a practice created by THE Homeschooling Queen…
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What a special episode we have for you this week! We have taken the time to throve through the archives to bring you some of the best bits of the podcast to date. So sit back, put the kettle on, and take off those shoes, as you relax into 46 minutes of entertainment gold! Or nonsense.. or both.. Poems from today's episode: Oscar Wilde - The Ballad …
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Today we celebrate the unsung hero of The Poetry's Dead Podcast, our Agony Aunt. Since we started the show, our resident helper has been penning poems to support all problems we get sent in by our listeners, so today we are putting them all in one giant, whopper Agony Aunt episode. Do you have a problem you'd like a poem for? You know what to do! E…
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Ever wondered if conventional education is the only path to raising curious, well-educated children? Our latest episode features Keri McDonald, acclaimed author of "Unschooled: Raising Curious, Well-Educated Children Outside the Conventional Classroom," who transitioned from an economics major to a passionate advocate for homeschooling and self-dir…
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Should kids do chores? If so, when should they start? In this episode, we dive into chores and kids. References: Article: Want to Raise More Successful (and Happier) Kids? Harvard Research Says Give Them More Chores by Jeff Haden Article: Sparing Chores Spoils Children and Their Future Selves by Ami Albernez Article: Best Age for Kids to Start Doin…
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If you were born before 1995, you'd have felt the loss of James Earl Jones. The father of our childhood and the king of the monologue left our world for the next on the day of recording, so we wanted to share his voice on the show. He does a belter of a rendition of a Christina Rossetti poem that we hope you enjoy. Ryan's been losing his mind over …
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How does a father's battle with tuberculosis ignite a passion for reading that transcends generations? Join us for a compelling conversation with Dr. Dallin Mill, an esteemed anesthesiologist, as he shares the touching story of how his father's illness sparked a love for reading that has profoundly shaped his own life and medical practice. Discover…
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Despite popular, albeit ignorant belief, homeschoolers REALLY CAN and DO go to college! How did a blind student overcome the odds and make it to Harvard? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Campbell and Liza Rutherford, who share their unique journey from public school struggles to the enriching world of homeschooling. Campbell, now a junior…
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We know. We agree. Last week was an absolute sausage fest. Too many misters and not enough sisters if you ask us, which is why today's episode we are celebrating the powerful women of the Electric Picnic who had blown us away with their poetry over the festival. We both felt very 'seen' when Tess McKevitt performed her poem all about the red flags …
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As the saying goes...we need to pick our battles. Well, today, we discuss the eight fights we NEED to pick with our kids! CONNECT with US Join the Private Facebook Group Connect and follow along with Janae’s Journey on Instagram @janae.daniels Learn more about School to HomeschoolΑπό τον Janae Daniels
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We survived Electric Picnic. Just. As we were doing our best to thrive over the weekend at Ireland's biggest music festival, we also grabbed a few poetry peeps to lend us their ears for a whopper episode of The Poetry's Dead Podcast! Jan Brierton hadn't met Stephen James Smith before their in-conversation chat at the Manifest stage, so we did the h…
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Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Irene Daria, a developmental psychologist and author who shares her transformative journey from journalism to becoming a fierce advocate for phonics-based education. Through her latest book, "I Didn't Believe Him," Dr. Daria sheds light on the shortcomings of current reading instruction methods and t…
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What if the key to transforming your life lies in a simple shift in mindset? Growing up, I faced internal battles rooted in my educational experiences, which carried over into my professional life. It wasn’t until my husband and I ventured into entrepreneurship that I experienced a pivotal mindset shift. This episode delves into the profound impact…
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The robots are taking over lads, and they are starting with this podcast! We wanted to see whether or not AI could put together a couple of decent verses, and you know what, we are regretting inviting AI on as it's shown just how bloody easy writing a few verses is. Before that, inspired by a trip to Paris, we discuss one of France's most iconic ra…
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SENSITIVE TOPIC Parental Advisory Advised! Can a warm parent-child relationship safeguard your child from misinformation about sex and intimacy? In this engaging episode, we're joined by Caralee Frederick, a renowned licensed clinical social worker and certified Gottman therapist. Caralee offers her expertise on why proactive education by parents i…
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Because you're there for me toooo, oooohh! Yes ladies and gentleman, we were too worried about copyright law to use the Friends theme song for the intro, but today we are in the feels and talking about the value of friendship. Muhammad Ali, when he wasn't being the best fighter that ever lived, was also a very talented poet and we kick off the show…
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A subtle extremist, in his Symphony no.51 Haydn throws down some extraordinary challenges to his horn players - can they beat the ‘immutable forces of nature’? Listening time 30 mins (podcast 9′, music 21′) Music here on YouTube, Spotify and [with links to first movement only] on Apple and Amazon played by The English Concert, conducted by Trevor P…
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...But they will miss prom or playing soccer at school? Do you have these fears if you homeschool? I did. Let's talk about overcoming the fear and guilt of children missing out. Slow Down by Nicole Nordeman Slow Down by Nichole Nordeman on YouTube CONNECT with US Join the Private Facebook Group Connect and follow along with Janae’s Journey on Insta…
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Giving up the golden years to parent grandkids is tough, but it is quickly becoming more commonplace. Join me, as I interview Kathy Modeen, a mother of three and grandmother of five. Kathy left the quiet life of retirement to raise her granddaughter. Kathy tenderly shares her experience fighting the public school system and ultimately bringing her …
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You Shall Not Pass...without listening to this episode! Ian Mckellen and his BBC Radio 2 interview where he discusses the value of remembering Shakespeare's sonnets have pushed us to jump into the brain of Bill Shakespeare and see if we can pick a sonnet each that doesn't give us PTSD of having to study those bloody plays at school After Ryan took …
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How do I plan for the upcoming year now that we have been at this for a while? In this episode, I explain my process as I plan for the upcoming year. Water Colors Mixed Media Art Paper--pack of 3 "The Presidential" Board Game "Constitution Quest" Board Game Big Rocks Video by Stephen Covey *Please note that some of the links included in this articl…
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Yo, dawg! Whattup, homey! Whatcha...geezer? It didn't take us long to to run out of rap slang terms for friend as you can see, but we wanted to get you into the spirit of the show early as this week's episode is a special on rhythm and poetry, or as you lot would know it better as, RAP! We have left the library this week and entered the basement ra…
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Welcome back to Season Two of the School to Homeschool podcast! We kick off with an incredibly insightful conversation with Dr. Corey DeAngelis, a leading advocate for school choice and a familiar face from Fox News. Corey shares his extensive background in education policy and research, revealing the long-term benefits of school choice, including …
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And the winner is.. On today’s episode, we reveal the winning poem for our competition in collaboration with The Poetry Edit. It’s been incredible to read the pieces that have been submitted, and we can’t wait to share all three finalist’s with you. As well as the competition, we talk about THAT interview between Jools Holland and Grian Chatten as …
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Let's talk technology and kids! Join me as I welcome back, Tamara Strijack, Author, Clinical Counselor, Academic Dean of the Neufeld Institute, and daughter of world renowned attachment psychologist, Dr. Gordon Neufeld (author of Hold Onto Your Kids). In this, Tamara discusses technology and kids...what do we do??!! Hold Onto Your Kids on Audible H…
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It was sunny. There were beers. But, most importantly, there were poems! We spent the weekend bumping between music tents and food vans down at Beyond The Pale Festival, hosted in 'The Garden Of Ireland' Glendalough, County Wicklow Amongst a backdrop of pretty landscapes were the two fellas, a microphone and their poems. We grabbed anyone we could …
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So, you have spent the last several months deschooling, taking their hearts back, and all the things...now what? How do I add in more without getting overwhelmed? This episode is for you! Myron Golden Clip CONNECT with US Join the Private Facebook Group Connect and follow along with Janae’s Journey on Instagram @janae.daniels Learn more about Schoo…
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Unlock the secrets of literary education with Adam Andrews from the Center for Lit and transform your homeschool experience. In this enlightening episode, Adam takes us on a journey through his and his wife Missy's creation of comprehensive literary resources designed to empower homeschool teachers. Learn how understanding the structure of literatu…
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This one is a little loose people, so get ready! Reason being: The sun was shining and we enjoyed a few garggles before going into the world of poetry this week, so if you fancy grabbing yourself a scoop before you listen, you'd be absolutely so welcome. Speaking of enjoying yourself, we start the show with the iconic 'stand and stare' line from th…
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Join me, as we explore the empowering journey from traditional schooling to homeschooling. Discover the vital role of play and imagination in early childhood education. We address common parental anxieties about early academics and highlight the benefits of imaginative play and outdoor activities for young children. Emphasizing a balanced approach,…
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The Poetry’s Dead Podcast x Leaving Cert Special! Well. Kind of. We couldn’t do a whole bloody show about it, that would be as dull as doing the actually exams. But! We’ve got a few leaving cert stories from Leon, poetry from Eavan Boland @eavanbolandpoetry (anyone over 22 that just got a shot of PTSD, don’t worry, you don’t have to do the leaving …
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Join me in this enlightening episode as I sit down with Andrew Pudewa, the founder and director of the Institute for Excellence in Writing, to explore the cultivation of language arts from preschool through high school. We begin by breaking down the broad and often overwhelming concept of "language arts" into its core components: listening, speakin…
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Wake up slowly on this Bank Holiday Monday (here in Ireland) my child and allow us to soothe you back into life with another fun episode of The Poetry's Dead Podcast! We whizz around every conversational topic known to man on this one like two ADHD teenagers having their first pint, and we had a great time with it. Our patreon community's first fea…
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Let's talk boundaries. If we love our kids, we have them. Boundaries give our kids freedom...So let's chat! *Correction: In this episode, I reference a Harvard study about personal pay for college education and grades...Please note that the study was not a Harvard study. The link to the study is below. Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Towns…
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Oh we bloody missed you, and we hope a few of you missed us too! We're back with a bang or two as we share stories of stag parties, proposals and ask the question that everyone is asking. How depressing is it to be a poet? We talk about the magic of Kae Tempest, and the way she twists words around sound like nobody else. Sylvia Plath makes her debu…
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Does your child struggle with reading? Today, we are interviewing Debra Nelson, founder of the Education Resource Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Let's talk reading help! Education Services Homepage FLORIDA CENTER FOR READING RESEARCH (free) (select the appropriate tab in the left menu) Begin with Phonemic Awareness and Phonological Awareness…
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Are summer plans on your mind? Do you want your kids to have a magical summer like you experienced as a child? This episode is for you! Let's talk magic and wonder! Today we will discuss six things you can do to create a magical summer for your children! The Power of Moments by Dan & Chip Heath *Some Links may contain affiliate links CONNECT with U…
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We are finally showing just how basic we both are with this latest episode guys, so be warned! We've been putting Oscar WIlde on the back burner since the show launched, but today's the day we give him a proper segment with a journey around his one-liners, plays, fictional works and poetry. A little moan about Dylan Thomas being a bit 'up himself' …
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Embarking on a journey of educational transformation, Katie Jo Berry joins us to share the heartfelt story of her departure from a career in psychiatry to championing her children's learning through homeschooling. Her narrative is a beacon for parents navigating the intricate choices in customizing their children's education. We converse about Kati…
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This. One. Was. Fun We parade around the fun and freeing mind of Pam Ayres, as she gives us a lovely spring in our steps with her warm and giggly poetry. We share some tips on getting back into reading, and our love of spending time in charity shops and picking up a book for a euro. David Hynes comes in with his Perfectly Polished Poem flooded with…
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Sometimes we get so caught up in the end result with homeschooling, that we miss the journey. In this episode, we talk about the journey itself. CONNECT with US Join the Private Facebook Group Connect and follow along with Janae’s Journey on Instagram @janae.daniels Learn more about School to Homeschool…
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Another episode with the lads yapping on about poems just for your enjoyment! This one, we challenge some preconceptions that can sit in front of poets by talking about the whole Poet Laurete role and share some of Carol Ann Duffy's work. We delve into the muddy fields of Seamus Heaney next, one of Ireland's most celebrate modern poets of our time.…
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Is it possible to work full-time and homeschool? The answer is "yes"! Today, we talk with Angela Winterton, full-time working mother of four. Angela pulled her children from the public school system in 2020 to start the homeschooling journey, then became a working mom! She shares insights on how to balance all the things! Excited to interview this …
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A special PACKED episode for you after a short break which we are very excited to share. We pay tribute to our own Paddy Downey, who not only created the logo for our show, but was also a poet himself. We heard the incredibly sad news that Paddy had passed a few weeks ago, so we asked his daughter Lisa (who is the voice of our show's intro) to come…
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Rather than modeling our homeschool after public school by cramming as many subjects in a day as possible, let's do something better. Let's get back to the basics...and help our children find a love of learning again. Join us as we discuss reading, writing, and arithmetic. References in this episode: Homeschool Resource Roadmap The Brave Learner by…
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Imagine the satisfaction of crafting something with your own hands, the kind that radiates through you and your children as you engage in activities that are about more than just passing time. This episode is a tribute to the enrichment that homeschooling brings, where technology serves as a catalyst for creation and children thrive on the psycholo…
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The wild is calling. Our spirits and bodies need the outdoors. We need nature. In this episode, we talk about forest bathing and the benefits of the nature connection. Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder by Richard Louv John Muir Laws Website Prevention Article: 15 Major Benefits of Walking, According to Expert…
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Happy Easter Everyone! Not that we are going to church or anything, but we have a few days off the rat-race so thank you Jesus and all that were involved for such a gift! As we mumble through eating our chocolate eggs, we have a ton of lovely stuff on this week's episode. We tribute the late Benjamin Zephaniah and his work to help those impacted by…
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