Episode 29 is with the local poet Jo Gilbert. we covered quite a bit during this episode from Jo going back to university to do a masters in writing.  Coming out of her comfort zone and saying yes to new opportunities that come her way and much more. 

Jo ws also kind enough to perform a piece of her work towards the end of our chat which you'll definitely enjoy. So thanks again Jo for coming on the podcast for a chat. And as usual be sure to check out the links below to follow Jo's journey. All episodes are available on Itunes, google podcasts, tunein radio, podcast addict, player fm and soundcloud

https://talesfaethedoricside.wordpress.com/

https://www.instagram.com/mucklewriting/

Twitter @mucklewriting

Episode 29 Jo Gilbert

An extract from poet Caroline Bird's new collection, The Air Year. Also: Ross Sutherland escapes into his sound effects library.

To purchase The Air Year, goto: 
https://www.carcanet.co.uk/cgi-bin/indexer?product=9781784109028

Imaginary Advice is represented by Trigger.

69  The Air Year (feat. Caroline Bird)

The Warld By Violet Jacob Read By Jo Gilbert

Aipple Tree by Jo Gilbert

Hardly A Fit Subject For Levity  - Episode 1

Hardly A Fit Subject For Levity - Episode 2

On Takkin Doon a Tirlis by Du Fu translated and read by Thomas Clark

This poem was included in Best Scottish Poems 2019. Best Scottish Poems is an online publication, consisting of 20 poems chosen by a different editor each year, with comments by the editor and poets. It provides a personal overview of a year of Scottish poetry. The editor in 2019 was Roseanne Watt.

'The Brexfast After' by Lucy Burnett

This poem was originally written as a commission for a film shows at the first Across the Grain Festival. Wildbird had been filming in and around Aberdeenshire and wanted some spoken word to tie the scenes together.  This is my personal love letter to the North-East of Scotland.

Fa We Are By Jo Gilbert

Read by Jo Gilbert

#SolsticePause
#Stand

Fa We Are By Jo Gilbert

Jo Gilbert

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