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Di Cousens talks to Koraly Dimitriadis about her new book, That's What They Do. Part 2.

Di Cousens talks to Koraly Dimitriadis Part 1

‘You go to be gotten - they won’t be forgotten’- from Go Getter by Simone Pereira In this episode of 3CR's Spoken Word show which aired on Thursday 15th October  2026, you will hear Simone Pereira talk about self expression, reflective space and freedom. Simone Pereira is a Dutch Burgher Sri Lankan Australian who has been writing poetry for six years, performing at open mic events in Melbourne. Simone writes about identity and social issues. She spends her time as a teacher, reading, cooking, volunteering, following current affairs and looking after her dogs. Poems written and performed by Simone Pereira in this episode:Virtue SignallingPandering PeoplingPuffer VestGo Getter CreditsRecorded, produced and edited by Indrani Perera.Thank you to Simone Pereira for sharing her poetry and to you for listening!  NoteSpoken word and poetry come from the heart and touch on all the topics peculiar to the human condition. As such there may be content in this show that could cause distress. Please practice self-care when listening and seek help if you need it.

Seve Smart talks about his early days in the poetry scene as well as what he's doing now. Interview by Michael Reynolds.

Di Cousens talks to Koraly Dimitriadis about her new book, That's What They Do.

‘A thirsting fish, I thrash inside my bowl’from My Dearest Darling Everything by Paris Rosemont. In this episode of 3CR's Spoken Word show which aired on Thursday 17th September  2026, you will hear Paris Rosemont talk about quitting the day job, being an extra on a studio backlot, and dedicating herself to the craft of writing poetry. There is a content warning on this episode for explicit language and adult themes. Paris Rosemont is a Thai Australian poet and author of Banana Girl, Barefoot Poetess, and >>glitch. Winner of the Matthew Rocca Poetry Prize 2025 and longlisted for the Blake Poetry Prize 2026, Paris is also a critic for Mascara Literary Review and Guest Editor for Written Off Literary Journal. Poems written and performed by Paris Rosemont in this episode:Fifteen Minutes in a Studio Back LotThe Colombo PlanMy Dearest Darling Everything CreditsRecorded, produced and edited by Indrani Perera.Thank you to Paris Rosemont for sharing her poetry and to you for listening!  NoteSpoken word and poetry come from the heart and touch on all the topics peculiar to the human condition. As such there may be content in this show that could cause distress. Please practice self-care when listening and seek help if you need it.

Michael Reynolds talks to performance poet and poetry teacher, Amy Bodossian.

Omar Musa is a Malaysian-Australian author, poet, rapper and visual artist. His most recent novel, Fierceland, has just won the Miles Franklin Award. This is an encore broadcast of an interview with him back in 2014 soon after the release of his first novel, Here Come the Dogs. Omar recites his famous poem, My Generation, and some others, one of which was heard for the first time in this recording.

In this interview, Adibeh Abdo-Attia speaks with Tina Giannoukos about writing poetry in Syriac and Arabic and the relationship between language, poetry and faith. She discusses spiritual and erotic love in her poetry and the importance of maintaining her connection to both languages. She also reads her poetry in Syriac and Arabic, with English translations.Adibeh Abdo-Attia is a poet and writer whose work in Syriac and Arabic has also been translated into English. Her poetry engages deeply with faith and with love, both spiritual and erotic.She migrated to Australia from Syria and has maintained strong connections with both Arabic and Syriac, important aspects of her linguistic and cultural heritage. Alongside her poetry, she has a longstanding commitment to multiculturalism and human rights and has been active in community advocacy, cultural education, radio broadcasting and publishing.She has been writing and publishing poetry for many years. Her poetry has been included in the curriculum of the College of Languages at the University of Baghdad, and she is a founder of the Syriac Literature & Arts Association. She also operates her own e-publishing website.Her collection Silence of the Moon (2015) was translated into English by George Salib and Gabriella Goerges, while Catch the Whispers (2015) was translated into English by Gad Ben-Meir.Produced & Presented by Tina Giannoukos

Barry Dickins (6 November 1949 – 13 July 2026) was an Australian author, artist, actor, educator and journalist, probably best known for his historical dramas and his reminiscences about growing up and living in working class Melbourne.In this interview with Di Cousens, recorded in 2016, he talks about the rewrite of his play Remember Ronald Ryan for a production at La Mama, and reads from the script. Ronald Ryan was the last man hanged in Australia.Vale Barry Dickins.

Barry Dickins (6 November 1949 – 13 July 2026) was an Australian author, artist, actor, educator and journalist, probably best known for his historical dramas and his reminiscences about growing up and living in working class Melbourne.In this interview with Di Cousens, recorded in 2016, he talks about the rewrite of his play Remember Ronald Ryan for a production at La Mama, and reads from the script. Ronald Ryan was the last man hanged in Australia.Vale Barry Dickins.

Robert Di Napoli talks to Di Cousens about his new translation of the Old English riddles found in the tenth century Book of Exeter. Published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing.This is the second part of a two part conversation.See: https://robertdinapoli.com/the-dark-glass-a-book-by-robert-dinapoli/

Robert Di Napoli talks to Di Cousens about his new translation of the Old English riddles found in the tenth century Book of Exeter. Published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing.This is the first part of a two part conversation.See: https://robertdinapoli.com/the-dark-glass-a-book-by-robert-dinapoli/

Born in Melbourne, Petr has been writing for over 20 years. She has had work published in the anthologies Mother Lode (Poetica Christi Press, 2003) and Set Free (Poetica Christi Press, 2004), and in the journal Etchings (vol. 4, 2008). Petr’s work also appears in the coffee table book, Reflecting on Melbourne – a vision of Melbourne through the eyes of some of its poets and artists (Poetica Christi Press, 2009), in the anthology Southern Sun, Aegean Light (Arcadia 2011) and in issue 10 of the journal Page Seventeen (Busybird Publishing 2012). In 2012 Petr qualified for the finals of the Sydney Rd Poetry Cup and made the transition from the page to the stage officially that year. She has appeared regularly at the Dan and featured at House of Bricks, Passionate Tongues, Muses, Musos and the Barleycorn and at Steps Gallery. Her work appeared in the anthology A Lightness of Being in 2013 (Poetica Christi Press) and as part of MSFW ARTZ in 2014.  After some dirty dancing with breast cancer and a two-year hiatus from writing, Petr finally articulated the experience in an intense feature at West Word. Her choabook, Unspeakable (2019), is her first solo offering from that period  Her work focuses on themes of identity and belonging, motherhood and gender. Petr writes to process.   Unspeakable is available here: http://owlpublishing.com.au/chapbook-series.html Produced and Presented by Tina Giannoukos

In this episode of 3CR's Spoken Word show which aired on Thursday 16th July 2026, you will a recording of a live broadcast featuring Es Foong talking about the Sonic Poetry Festival. You’ll also hear Es and host, Indrani Perera, swapping poems in a poetic conversation or a poetry exchange of words and ideas.Sonic Poetry Collective, a coalition of poets concerned with building community sustainably, will host Sonic Poetry Festival on 24 October 2026. This all-day festival wil lbe hosted at Balam Balam Place and festival attendees can anticipate poetry wortshops, third place interactions, play, communal curiousity, and opportunities to serve as artist, audience, and both at once. EVENT DETAILSSonic Poetry FestivalSaturday 24th August 2026Ballam Ballam Place, Brunswick, Victoriawww.sonicpoetryfestival.com Poems read in this episode:Dear Letter P by Miriam HechtmanAt the Council Meeting by Kevin BrophyThe Change Room by Andy JacksonBless Grace Jones by Warsan ShireKaleidoscope by Ali Cobby EckermannAt the Lip of the Well by Lakshmi R KanchiTo Be Kissed by Quinn EadesListen by Jazz Money A Map of Mothers by Nadia NiazThe Other Side of History by Jeanine LeaneI wonder about that time in history by Linh Tran CreditsProduced by Brendan Bonsack.Thank you to Es Foong for joining us and to you for listening!  NoteSpoken word and poetry come from the heart and touch on all the topics peculiar to the human condition. As such there may be content in this show that could cause distress. Please practice self-care when listening and seek help if you need it.