The Troubadour Podcast
"It is the honourable characteristic of Poetry that its materials are to be found in every subject which can interest the human mind." William Wordsworth The Troubadour Podcast invites you into a world where art is conversation and conversation is art. The conversations on this show will be with some living people and some dead writers of our past. I aim to make both equally entertaining and educational.In 1798 William Wordsworth and Samuel Coleridge published Lyrical Ballads, which Wordsworth called an experiment to discover how far the language of everyday conversation is adapted to the purpose of poetic pleasure. With this publication, he set in motion the formal movement called "Romanticism." 220 years later the experiment is continued on this podcast. This podcast seeks to reach those of us who wish to improve our inner world, increase our stores of happiness, and yet not succumb to the mystical or the subjective.Here, in this place of the imagination, you will find many conversation with those humans creating things that interest the human mind.
Latest episodes
Oct 29, 2017 • 52min
Richard Cory by Edwin Arlington Robinson
Send us a textRich people need love too.It's routine today to belittle "white people problems," but problems are experienced as an individual not global phenomena. Every single human being is important, no matter their color or upbringing.In this poem, my friend and Founder of Deep Drilling Insights, Donovan Schafer converse with this verse by Robinson, and bring up topics such as suicide, white privilege, and the tide of history.
Oct 24, 2017 • 34min
Annabel Lee by Edgar Allan Poe
Explore the haunting side of dreams and love through Edgar Allan Poe's 'Annabel Lee'. Delve into the intensity of teenage love and the emotional turmoil of losing a loved one. Reflect on the themes of love, mortality, and wisdom portrayed in the poem.
Oct 23, 2017 • 27min
A Poem for Gary Vee
Exploring the influence of Gary Vaynerchuk's motivational message and incorporating poetry to enhance its impact. Embracing failure for growth, the power of words in personal development, and the thrill of pursuing passions. Prioritizing dreams over material possessions and enjoying the journey towards success.
Oct 22, 2017 • 1h 8min
Dream-Land by Edgar Allan Poe
The podcast explores the value of embracing negative emotions for personal growth, drawing from Poe's eloquent insights on tragedy, innovation, and artistic expression. It challenges societal norms of constant positivity and delves into the complexities of happiness, self-discovery, and resilience through literature and poetry, highlighting the transformative power of embracing all emotions.
Oct 16, 2017 • 26min
El Dorado by Edgar Allan Poe
Exploring dreams and goals through Edgar Allan Poe's 'El Dorado' poem, discussing the pursuit of elusive dreams and the emotional journey involved. Connecting the themes of perseverance and doubt to real-life challenges, and exploring the collaborative visions of Pixar's founders in creating Toy Story.
Oct 13, 2017 • 41min
The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe
Explore the eerie world of Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven'. Encounter with a mysterious bird, 'Nevermore'. Dive into symbolism and paranoia. Analysis of grief and despair in the poem. Reflections on loneliness and fate.
Sep 22, 2017 • 20min
Troubadour Poetry: The Poetry of Napoleon Hill
Send us a textNapoleon Hill read 100s of poems and even encouraged his readers to read poetry from time to time.Why would a guru of self-help and wealth building advocate for such a silly activity as reading poetry? Find out in this episode as we explore the very first poem that Napoleon Hill put in his great book Think and Grow Rich.
