His mind corrupted by childhood exposure to horror movie matinees, but equally enthralled by the atmosphere of old churches, Simon Pole writes cosmic poetry from the location of Kingsville, Ontario. A graduate of Harvard University, Simon has continued his studies of what is hidden in the dark. Writing is also in his blood, being the great-great-grandson of early Canadian poet Susie Drury.
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Discover your next favorite read with concise, insightful book reviews that highlight key narratives, themes, and author backgrounds. Each episode equips you with the context and details needed to make informed reading choices.
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The Peabody Award-winning On the Media podcast is your guide to examining how the media sausage is made. Hosts Brooke Gladstone and Micah Loewinger examine threats to free speech and government transparency, cast a skeptical eye on media coverage of the week’s big stories and unravel hidden political narratives in everything we read, watch and hear.
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Step into the world of Persia’s greatest legends with Poetry of Time, a narrative podcast that breathes life into Ferdowsi’s timeless masterpiece, the Shahnameh (The Book of Kings). Each episode unravels the myths, heroes, and cosmic battles that have shaped Persian culture for over a thousand years—blending rich storytelling with the lyrical beauty of classical verse. From the rise of mighty kings to the fall of tragic warriors, we journey through love, destiny, and divine intrigue, one spe ...
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Classic poetry performed by an international merry band of rhapsodes.
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The first episodes are from Genesis. Since Feb 2021 we began an exciting daily commentary in the the book of Acts since it is certain that almost all major theological errors within the church arise by a misapplication, or a misuse, of the book of Acts. If the book is taken in its proper light, it is an invaluable tool for understanding what God is doing in the redemptive narrative in human history. If it is taken incorrectly, failed doctrine, and even heretical ideas, will arise (and consis ...
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Discover the transformative power of "Healing Verses: The Power of Poetry in Overcoming Military Sexual Trauma," a groundbreaking podcast hosted by Navy Veteran and Sound Alchemist Julie Jules Smoot. This unique series delves into the profound impact of poetry and mindfulness as tools for healing from military sexual trauma and post-traumatic stress. Each episode is thoughtfully crafted to guide listeners through a journey of self-discovery, encouraging them to embrace breath, relaxation, an ...
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Are you a lover of poetry in all its forms? If so, Poetry with Semmy is for you. From Narrative poems to free verse all covering topics such as love, hope, loss and observations from everyday living. Each day, I'll take you on a short lyrical ride. A snapshot of life.
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Journey together through innumerable worlds of fiction with Prose, a biweekly podcast series that offers up short stories of all genres and subject matter. If you like fiction of all sorts with the occasional bit of poetry or verse thrown in for good measure, join us on our adventures through the labyrinths of the human psyche and the infinite spaces of the imagination.
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A fortnightly horror audio drama. Spirit Box Radio is a cosy horror fiction podcast about a radio show for enthusiasts of all things arcane. The show has recently been taken over by Sam Enfield, a former postboy with no experience in the arcane arts, following the disappearance of the previous host. Sam soon discovers there are more than ghosts haunting the show, and finds himself amidst a mystery which threatens everything he knows about the world beyond his tiny basement broadcast studio, ...
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These podcasts are excerpt from Virtual Satsangs with Terrence. Join Terrence for Free Online Satsangs Every Sunday. www.terrencestephens.com You're warmly invited to join us live each Sunday for an online Satsang. Let’s sit together — in simplicity, clarity, and truth. If you're ready to explore further, Terrence also offers private one-on-one sessions including: Deep Dive Intensive – a single, transformative 4-hour session Elementary Journey – 12 personalised sessions at your pace Expanded ...
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Welcome to Grace Enough Podcast, where Amber Cullum and special guests fearlessly tackle challenging faith questions while unraveling the limitless grace of God. Through engaging podcast conversations, Amber dives deep into the hard truths of life and reveals the boundless grace of God through inspiring stories of men and women walking in the kingdom of God here on earth. Grace Enough's mission is to offer more than a Band-aid Bible verse or empty platitude to individuals on their spiritual ...
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Richard Dawkins discovered a God of War in the Bible. In 2006 he was dismissive of his find. But I was inspired. I saw opportunity to make history. I wanted to be the first person to take the God of War seriously. But there was no traction for this God of War till 2016 when Dan Barker proposed the God of War and Jesus Christ is the same person. This meant the gospel narrative could be transferred to Dawkins's outrageous God of War. I had traction and faith in the God of War. Something wasn't ...
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Mokah Speaks is a bold and unapologetic podcast hosted by Mokah-Jasmine Johnson—a Jamaican-American activist, entrepreneur, artist, and public speaker—this platform gives voice to real stories and shines a spotlight on everyday people creating change in their communities while offering practical solutions. Her mission is to keep you informed, uplifted, and inspired to create change- giving "Power to the People!"
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Welcome to the Seeking Stories Podcast, where our goal is to thrust open the wonderful, dangerous, exhilarating world of books to help you narrow down the myriad of options and find the stories that speak closest to your soul. Once you’ve found a good book or two, we want to help you enjoy your reading endeavors by offering fresh and hopefully interesting perspectives on the stories that are important to you. So, pull up a chair, get the fire roaring, and let’s enter the worlds of our favori ...
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Thursday, 18 September 2025 For whoever has, to him more will be given, and he will have abundance; but whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him. Matthew 13:12 “For whoever he has, it will be given him, and he will superabound. And whoever not he has, and what he has it will be lifted from him” (CG). In the previous verse…
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Brooke Gladstone speaks with Paul Offit, the director of the Vaccine Education Center and a physician in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, about how the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., purged the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee members, the controversial figures Kennedy repla…
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What is the length of a man's life, and by what scale is it measured? Hear Cosmic Poet Simon Pole engage these questions in his latest sonnet. From the Poems For Ocean collection. Website: https://simonpole.ca/ Audio Credits: https://simonpole.ca/pages/audio-creditsBy Simon Pole
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Wednesday, 17 September 2025 He answered and said to them, “Because it has been given to you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given. Matthew 13:11 “And having answered, He said to them, ‘Because it has been given to you to know the mysteries ‘the kingdom the heavens.’ And to them, not it has been given’” (…
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Tuesday, 16 September 2025 And the disciples came and said to Him, “Why do You speak to them in parables?” Matthew 13:10 “And the disciples, having come, they said to Him, ‘Through what in parables You speak to them?’” (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus called out for those who heard His parable to hear. Next, Matthew records, “And the disciples, h…
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The Birth of Rostam: Miracle Child of the Simurgh in Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh
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6:54In this breathtaking episode of Poetry of Time, Rudabeh’s painful labor calls forth the Simurgh, who guides the first cesarean birth in Persian myth. From fire and feather, Rostam is born — the giant child destined to become Persia’s greatest hero.By Noora pourkashefi
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Monday, 15 September 2025 He who has ears to hear, let him hear!” Matthew 13:9 “The ‘having ears to hear,’ he – hear!” (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus spoke of the seed falling on the good earth and the abundance it provides. Having completed the parable, He next says, “The ‘having ears to hear,’ he – hear!” Jesus’ words are the same as Matthew …
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Sunday, 14 September 2025 But others fell on good ground and yielded a crop: some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. Matthew 13:8 “And others, it fell upon the good earth, and it gave fruit. Some, indeed, hundred, and some sixty, and some thirty” (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus explained that when seed fell among the thorns, the thorns spra…
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The seasons are powerful forces in our hearts. Cosmic Poet Simon Pole explores Spring and Summer in his latest poem. From the Poems For Ocean collection. Website: https://simonpole.ca/ Audio Credits: https://simonpole.ca/pages/audio-creditsBy Simon Pole
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The Wedding of Light and Shadow: Zal and Rudabeh’s Union in Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh
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6:07In this episode of Poetry of Time, we enter Kabul’s golden halls as Zal and Rudabeh’s forbidden love becomes a celebrated wedding. With Sam’s blessing, Zabulistan and Kabul are united in splendor, setting the stage for the birth of Persia’s greatest hero, Rostam.By Noora pourkashefi
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Saturday, 13 September 2025 And some fell among thorns, and the thorns sprang up and choked them. Matthew 13:7 “And others, it fell upon the thorns, and they ascended, the thorns, and they choked them” (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus described how the seed that fell on the rock-like areas scorched and withered. He now turns to another category, …
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The Aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s Murder. Plus, the Rise and Fall of CBS.
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50:20Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed in front of a crowd of students at Utah Valley University. On this week’s On the Media, how the murder of a MAGA media powerhouse is driving both calls for unity, and more violence. Plus, CBS cracks under pressure from the Trump administration. [01:00] Hosts Brooke Gladstone and Micah Loewinger…
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Friday, 12 September 2025 But when the sun was up they were scorched, and because they had no root they withered away. Matthew 13:6 “And sun, having risen, it scorched, and through not having root, it desiccated” (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus spoke of the seed that fell on the rock-like area. When it did, it sprang up quickly. However, He now …
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Thursday, 11 September 2025 Some fell on stony places, where they did not have much earth; and they immediately sprang up because they had no depth of earth. Matthew 13:5 “And others, it fell upon the rock-like, where it had not much earth, and immediately it out-rose through not having soil depth” (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus continued His p…
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Brooke chats with Dorian Lynskey, cultural journalist and author of the recent book, Everything Must Go: The Stories We Tell About the End of the World, to examine our centuries-long obsession with telling end-of-the-world stories and what they reveal about our shifting fears through history. Plus, the evolution of the apocalyptic story, from the B…
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Revisit in verse the life and times of the four bruddahs from Queens. Read by Cosmic Poet Simon Pole. From the Poems For Ocean collection. Website: https://simonpole.ca/ Audio Credits: https://simonpole.ca/pages/audio-creditsBy Simon Pole
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Wednesday, 10 September 2025 And as he sowed, some seed fell by the wayside; and the birds came and devoured them. Matthew 13:4 “And in his sowing, some, indeed, it fell near the road, and it came, the birds, and it devoured them” (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus began His first parable concerning sowing seed while sitting in the boat. Continuing…
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Tuesday, 9 September 2025 Then He spoke many things to them in parables, saying: “Behold, a sower went out to sow. Matthew 13:3 “And He spoke to them, many in parables, saying, ‘You behold! He went out, ‘the sowing’ to sow’” (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus got into a boat and sat while the multitudes stood on the shore. Next, Matthew records, “A…
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Zal’s Trials: The Seven Riddles, the Arena of Heroes, and the Birth of a Prophecy
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10:22In this episode of Poetry of Time, Zal faces King Manuchehr’s judgment. Seven riddles test his wisdom; trials of archery, mace, shield, and wrestling test his strength. The court witnesses a young hero who is both philosopher and warrior — and the stars themselves foretell his destiny.By Noora pourkashefi
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Monday, 8 September 2025 And great multitudes were gathered together to Him, so that He got into a boat and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore. Matthew 13:2 “And they gathered to Him, great crowds, so too He, having in-stepped into the boat, sat. And all the crowd, they had stood on the beach” (CG). In the previous verse, Chapter 13 be…
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Exploring Solitude in García Márquez's Masterpiece
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2:10Unlock the magic of Gabriel García Márquez's "Cien años de soledad" as we explore its profound themes of solitude and cyclical history. Discover how the extraordinary intertwines with the everyday in this iconic tale of the Buendía family and their mythical town, Macondo.By podsights.ai
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Sunday, 7 September 2025 On the same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the sea. Matthew 13:1 “And in that day, Jesus, having departed from the house, He sat by the sea” (CG). In the previous verse, Chapter 12 finished with Jesus saying that whoever does the will of His Father in heaven is His brother and sister and mother. Chapter 13 now b…
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In the hour of death, what happens to us and the natural world which surrounds us? Cosmic Poet Simon Pole addresses this universal concern in his latest poem. From the Poems For Ocean collection. Website: https://simonpole.ca/ Audio Credits: https://simonpole.ca/pages/audio-creditsBy Simon Pole
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Saturday, 6 September 2025 For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.” Matthew 12:50 “For whoever, if he should do the determination of My Father, the ‘in heavens,’ he – he is – My brother and sister and mother” (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus extended His hand toward the disciples and exclaimed, “Here …
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No, Trump Isn't Cracking Down on Crime. Plus, How Ukrainians Tell Their Story of the War.
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54:39President Trump is preparing to send the National Guard to cities across the country. On this week’s On the Media, what the press is missing about the president’s so-called “crackdown” on crime. Plus, in the aftermath of a Russian attack, a Ukrainian town asks journalists to record the atrocities. [01:00] Host Micah Loewinger speaks with Jamison Fo…
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Discover the heartwarming story of "Remarkably Bright Creatures," where a grieving widow finds solace in an unexpected friendship with a giant octopus. Join us as we explore themes of grief, healing, and the profound connections that can transform lives, reminding us all of the power of compassion.By podsights.ai
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Friday, 5 September 2025 And He stretched out His hand toward His disciples and said, “Here are My mother and My brothers! Matthew 12:49 “And having extended His hand to His disciples, He said, ‘You behold! My mother and My brothers’” (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus rhetorically questioned who His mother and His brothers are. Having so questione…
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Thursday, 4 September 2025 But He answered and said to the one who told Him, “Who is My mother and who are My brothers?” Matthew 12:48 “And answering, He said to the ‘telling Him’, ‘Who, she is, My mother, and who, they are, My brothers?’” (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus was told that His mother and brothers were outside seeking to speak with Hi…
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The Viral Outrage Over Peanut the Squirrel
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30:04A beloved squirrel named Peanut was seized in a raid by New York environmental officers last year. A maelstrom of online outrage ensued, upending New York wildlife enforcement in the process. In conversation with NYC Now's Janae Pierre, our colleague, reporter Jon Campbell, unravels the saga -- revealing a story about mistaken identities and the po…
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All art is a counter-environment where human beings think and feel new things. Cosmic Poet Simon Pole offers a sonnet reveals this expansive vista to us. From the Poems For Ocean collection. Website: https://simonpole.ca/ Audio Credits: https://simonpole.ca/pages/audio-credits
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Wednesday, 3 September 2025 Then one said to Him, “Look, Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside, seeking to speak with You.” Matthew 12:47 “And, he said, someone to Him, ‘You behold! Your mother and your brothers, they have stood without seeking to speak to You.’” (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus’ mother and brothers stood outside, se…
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Tuesday, 2 September 2025 While He was still talking to the multitudes, behold, His mother and brothers stood outside, seeking to speak with Him. Matthew 12:46 “And He yet speaking to the crowds, you behold, His mother and His brothers had stood without seeking to speak to Him” (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus finished His words about the unclean…
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Monday, 1 September 2025 Then he goes and takes with him seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter and dwell there; and the last state of that man is worse than the first. So shall it also be with this wicked generation.” Matthew 12:45 “Then it traverses, and it takes with itself seven other spirits, itself eviler, and having ent…
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Fire, Fury, and the Queen’s Gambit: Zal and Rudabeh’s Forbidden Love in Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh
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6:41In this powerful episode of Poetry of Time, King Manuchehr commands Sam to destroy Kabul — but Zal refuses, choosing love over loyalty. Sam writes a legendary letter recalling his dragon-slaying days, while in Kabul, Queen Sindokht’s wisdom prevents bloodshed. A tale of rage, diplomacy, and the courage of women.…
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Sunday, 31 August 2025 Then he says, ‘I will return to my house from which I came.’ And when he comes, he finds it empty, swept, and put in order. Matthew 12:44 “Then it says, ‘I will return to my house whence I departed.’ And having come, it finds ‘holidaying,’ having been swept and having been arranged” (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus spoke of…
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Explore the explosive impact of Salman Rushdie's *The Satanic Verses* and discover how it challenges our understanding of identity and faith in a multicultural world. This episode unpacks the controversy surrounding the novel and its implications for freedom of expression and religious sensitivity. Tune in to gain insights into a pivotal moment in …
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Fermented, brewed, or distilled: the result is the handmaiden of the muse. Cosmic Poet Simon Pole's latest verse addresses this universal truth. From the Poems For Ocean collection. Website: https://simonpole.ca/ Audio Credits: https://simonpole.ca/pages/audio-credits
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Saturday, 30 August 2025 “When an unclean spirit goes out of a man, he goes through dry places, seeking rest, and finds none. Matthew 12:43 “And when the unclean spirit, it departs from the man, it traverses through waterless spots seeking rest, and it finds not” (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus spoke of the coming of the queen of the South risin…
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President Donald Trump’s countless executive orders and mounting deportations are testing America’s democratic institutions. On this week’s On the Media, what we can learn from Hungary’s recent backslide into autocracy. Plus, why resistance movements throughout history have succeeded with 3.5 percent of the population, or less, behind them. [01:00]…
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That, that animates the body is not the me character.
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Friday, 29 August 2025 The queen of the South will rise up in the judgment with this generation and condemn it, for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and indeed a greater than Solomon is here. Matthew 12:42 “Queen, south, she will arise in the judgment with this generation and she will sentence it, for she came from…
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