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July 1, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast # 264: Jo Marsh – aka JoJo Bellini
Hi and welcome to episode 264 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T and Yeastie Boys and thanks to you readers and listeners. Now – as you probably know, as well as the usual platforms (this site, soundcloud, iTunes/Apple) you can get to Sweetman Podcast on Spotify – follow it […]Archive
February 1, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
Tall Tales & True: Poetry at Paraparaumu Library, Sunday, February 7, 2021, 2-4pm
The Cuba Press poets are the special guest at this weekend’s regular reading at Paraparaumu Library Meeting Room, thanks to Friends of Kāpiti Library. The poets will each read a few poems from their latest volumes and maybe some brand new work as well. These poets are Janis Freegard (Reading The Signs), Rachel McAlpine (How To Be Old), Mary […]Archive
October 20, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
Poem: John Wareham Reading Poems
he stands in his suit. the scarf around his neck lets you know he really means it. his words are strong and you could never sing along. he says “you like that?” at the end of each poem. and i did. i’m sure we all did. his words are hard fought, he sells them easily.Archive
August 19, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
Stubs: # 272 – Litcrawl, Wellington, 2018
Litcrawl is Wellington’s coolest (best) literary event, a spectacular, jam-packed with ideas and showcases – and in 2018 I was lucky to be asked to be part of one of the events. Lucky. And shitting myself. Why not both? The event was called Lit-Sync For Your Life and it featured three readers – I was […]Archive
December 18, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast # 199: Dominic Hoey
Welcome to episode 199 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and La Petite Chocolat. Now – as you probably know, as well as the usual platforms (this site, soundcloud, iTunes/Apple) you can now get to Sweetman Podcast on Spotify – follow it there and have it saved […]Archive
April 14, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Poetry at The Fringe – Sunday, 14 April, 2019
Last month I went to Poetry at The Fringe and wrote about it – so I thought I’d continue that idea. I went to this month’s event – check out the Facebook page for regular news/updates. It was a huge feast of words – the regular open-mic session that starts the afternoon featured around 15 performers. And it was everything […]Archive
March 21, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast: Episode 160 – Hadassah Grace
Welcome to episode 160 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and La Petite Chocolat. Now – as you probably know, as well as the usual platforms (this site, soundcloud, iTunes/Apple) you can now get to Sweetman Podcast on Spotify – follow it there and have it saved in your Spotify library. I had a conversation this week with Hadassah […]Archive
March 12, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
NZ Festival Writers Week: Slam Poetry With Anis Mojgani
Slam Poetry with Anis Mojgani Embassy Theatre Thursday, March 10 Internationally awarded slam poet, Anis Mojgani took to the stage and threw words down hard. That was his talk, his session – just a performance, but it wasn’t just a performance, it was inspiring, it seemed to pick up on similar themes that Miranda July […]Archive
December 11, 2014 by Simon Sweetman