Poetry Unbound is a thoughtful podcast hosted by Pádraig Ó Tuama that explores one poem in each episode. The show takes listeners on a gentle journey through beautiful poems, helping them understand the wisdom and questions each poem offers. Episodes are short and relaxed, making poetry accessible to everyone.
The podcast features diverse poets from around the world writing about love, identity, faith, family, and social issues. Recent episodes have explored poems about Palestinian love during conflict, transgender remembrance, Islamic faith during Ramadan, and Indigenous experiences in Canada. Beyond the podcast, there's also a book collection, a weekly newsletter on Substack with community discussions, and occasional live gatherings.
The host guides listeners through each poem like a friendly tour guide, showing how poetry can help us understand ourselves and connect with others. This resource helps people discover the power of poetry to bring comfort, insight, and connection to daily life.