The Poetry Vessel Podcast

The Poetry Vessel Podcast is a video-based podcast that explores creativity, consciousness, and—of course—poetry. Hosted by Malibu’s 5th Poet Laureate, Nathan Hassall, and co-created with his wife, Rachael. The podcast brings together voices from across multiple disciplines—poets, neuroscientists, musicians, psychologists, and more—to examine how language, emotion, and art shape the way we experience the world.Listeners are also invited to become part of the dialogue. Submit your Poetry at www.thepoetryvessel.com/submit for consideration for feature on The Poetry Vessel Podcast.

The Poetry Vessel Podcast is a education podcast hosted by The Poetry Vessel, with 52 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #52

  #052 - There’s a reason every poet should watch this video

  Aug 9, 20268 minS1

  Ever experienced a coincidence so strange it felt intentional? That’s synchronicity. In this video, former Malibu Poet Laureate Nathan Hassall explores how tap into Carl Jung’s concept of synchronicity and your unconscious mind to dramatically improve your creative writing. Discover how treating poetry as a "set of meaningful coincidences" allows you to generate powerful metaphors, unlock the imaginative dreaming mind, and write better poems while walking through the world. Whether you are looking to overcome writer's block or build a deeper daily writing practice, learning to act as a "synchronicity generator" will transform how you connect internal thoughts with external sensory impressions. WANT MORE SYNCHRONICITIES? JOIN OUR FREE POETRY COMMUNITY: https://www.thepoetryvessel.com/signup EVERYTHING ELSE: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nathanhassall HOW POETRY CHANGES YOUR BRAIN COURSE (LIMITED TIME DISCOUNT): https://www.nathanhassall.com/changeyourbrain SUBMIT YOUR POETRY: https://www.thepoetryvessel.com/submit SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ThePoetryVessel CHAPTERS: 0:00 – What is Synchronicity? (The Hidden Key to Writing) 0:33 – Welcome to Poetry Vessel: Become a Better Poet 01:06 – Part 1: Carl Jung’s Synchronicity & The Unconscious Mind 03:01 – Part 2: How to Prime Your Brain for Creative Inspiration 04:33 – Part 3: How Metaphors Generate Meaningful Coincidences 06:08 – Part 4: Meaning Making 07:01 – Part 5: Practical Tips to Access Your Creative Unconscious 08:08 – Part 6: Why You Need a Poetry Community — Nathan Hassall is the former Poet Laureate of Malibu and founder of The Poetry Vessel — exploring the philosophy, psychology, and craft behind powerful writing. PODCAST DISCLAIMER: The views, opinions, discussions, and statements expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and are intended to represent their personal opinions and perspectives. Listener discretion is advised. The Poetry Vessel is not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of any information presented and disclaims any liability arising from the use of or reliance on any information presented in this podcast. FTC DISCLAIMER: Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means that if you click on them we may receive a small commission. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. The commission is paid by the retailers, at no cost to you, and this helps to support our channel and keep our videos free. Thank you!

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  Episode #51

  #051 - This AI Company is Literally Slaughtering Books

  Aug 2, 202611 minS1

  Millions of rare and out-of-print books have already been completely destroyed. SUPPORT BOOK LOVERS BY JOINING OUR FREE POETRY COMMUNITY: https://www.thepoetryvessel.com/signup SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ThePoetryVessel EVERYTHING ELSE: https://linktr.ee/nathanhassall Sources Referenced: - Instagram Sources: jeawokmedia, abbyfromcle, derpymillennial, alex_intelligence, - News Sources: The Washington Post, Canada's ABTec Solutions - https://www.washingtonpost.com/podcasts/post-reports/the-quest-to-destructively-scan-all-the-worlds-books/ - https://www.news.com.au/technology/online/internet/ai-labs-buy-scan-shred-millions-of-rare-books/news-story/0c3b45a67093ab462a587a0348538ce9 CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Cold Open: Outrage at Book Destruction 0:27 - How Anthropic Is Slicing Up Rare Books 0:47 - Welcome to The Poetry Vessel 1:12 - Books as Living, Ensouled Things 2:46 - Why Paper and Books Matter 3:08 - The Toil of Authorship 4:06 - "One Book Opens Another" — The Closing of Possibility 4:51 - A Child's View of the Magic in Words 5:21 - Anti-Life Nihilism: Critiquing AI Companies 6:13 - Call to Action: Defend Art and Culture 7:25 - Philosophy, Phenomenology & Seeing Books Anew 8:37 - A Poetic Description of a Rare Book 10:13 - Try This: Your Own Sensory Book Exercise PODCAST DISCLAIMER: The views, opinions, discussions, and statements expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and are intended to represent their personal opinions and perspectives. Listener discretion is advised. The Poetry Vessel is not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of any information presented and disclaims any liability arising from the use of or reliance on any information presented in this podcast. This video contains material used under the fair use provisions of U.S. copyright law for educational purposes. All rights to the original material belong to their respective copyright owners. FTC DISCLAIMER: Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means that if you click on them we may receive a small commission. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. The commission is paid by the retailers, at no cost to you, and this helps to support our channel and keep our videos free. Thank you!

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  Episode #50

  #050 - How to Get Your Poetry Published in 2026 (ft. Trish Hopkinson)

  Jul 26, 20261h 11mS1

  What does it actually take to get your poetry published? JOIN OUR FREE POETRY COMMUNITY TO FIND OUT: https://www.thepoetryvessel.com/signup In this episode of The Poetry Vessel Podcast, hosted by Malibu Poet Laureate Emeritus, Nathan Hassall, Trish Hopkinson — founder of A Selfish Poet — breaks down exactly how to submit poetry to literary magazines, what editors are really looking for, and why most poets never make the leap from writing to publishing. Whether you're just starting out or have been writing poetry for years, this is the practical guide to navigating the submission process, avoiding the mistakes that trigger rejection, and building the publication record that opens doors. ABOUT TRISH HOPKINSON: Trish Hopkinson is a widely published poet and the founder of A Selfish Poet (selfishpoet.com) — a platform dedicated to helping poets get published, grow their craft, and build a creative writing life worth living. Buy Trish's Books: - A Godless Ascends by Trish Hopkinson: https://www.lithicpress.com/index.php/our-catalog/137-a-godless-ascends - All Trish's Books: https://trishhopkinson.com/emissions/ - Trish's Other Poetry Publications: https://trishhopkinson.com/poetry/ - Find out more about Trish Hopkinson here: https://trishhopkinson.com/ EVERYTHING ELSE: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nathanhassall ✍️ JOIN OUR POETRY WORKSHOP WAITLIST https://www.nathanhassall.com/workshopwaitlist SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ThePoetryVessel SUBMIT YOUR POETRY: https://www.thepoetryvessel.com/submit CHAPTERS: 0:00 – Introduction: How to Get Your Poems Published with Trish Hopkinson 0:30 – Writing Tips: How to Know When Your Poetry Is Ready to Submit 1:48 – Setting Goals as a Poet: How to Find Your Target Audience 3:02 – How to Handle Poetry Rejection Letters from Literary Magazines 4:40 – Why Poetry Submission Is a Numbers Game (and What to Do About It) 6:06 – What to Do When Your Poems Keep Getting Rejected | Writing Tips 8:45 – Finding Your Poetry Community: Spoken Word, Open Mics & Beyond 11:14 – Editing vs. Revising: Creative Writing Tips for Better Poetry 13:51 – Writing for Readers: How to Communicate Emotion Through Poetry 17:05 – 3 Common Poetry Submission Mistakes Every Writer Makes 21:44 – How to Choose the Right Literary Journal for Your Poetry 25:35 – Why New Literary Magazines Are Worth Submitting To 36:56 - Writing in Form: How the Duplex and Lock Box Unlock Hard Topics 40:03 - Trish Hopkinson Reads "Third Day, Third Month, 1972" from A Godless Ascends 44:07 - Structuring a Full-Length Poetry Collection 47:09 - The Mythic "She-God" Persona & Writing Atheist Feminist Poetry PODCAST DISCLAIMER: The views, opinions, discussions, and statements expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and are intended to represent their personal opinions and perspectives. Listener discretion is advised. The Poetry Vessel is not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of any information presented and disclaims any liability arising from the use of or reliance on any information presented in this podcast. FTC DISCLAIMER: Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means that if you click on them we may receive a small commission. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. The commission is paid by the retailers, at no cost to you, and this helps to support our channel and keep our videos free. Thank you! #howtowritepoetry #poetrypodcast #howtogetpublished

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  Episode #49

  How Writing Poetry Connects You to Nature

  Jul 18, 202621 minS1

  Learn practical poetry writing tips recorded inside England's ancient St. Leonard's Forest — where the landscape itself becomes the lesson. JOIN OUR FREE POETRY COMMUNITY: https://www.thepoetryvessel.com/signup In this special outdoor episode of The Poetry Vessel podcast, hosts Nathan and Rachael Hassall use a live reading of Rudyard Kipling's "A Tree Song" as a gateway into the forces that drive authentic nature poetry — from building a precise woodland lexicon to the discipline of sensory attention that separates vivid writing from cliché. Whether you're writing poetry for beginners or deepening an established practice, this episode delivers practical, philosophically grounded habits for channeling the raw, magical presence of the natural world into impactful verse. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ThePoetryVessel SUBMIT YOUR POETRY: https://www.thepoetryvessel.com/submit HOW POETRY CHANGES YOUR BRAIN COURSE (LIMITED TIME DISCOUNT): https://www.nathanhassall.com/changeyourbrain EVERYTHING ELSE: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nathanhassall CHAPTERS: 0:00:00 - How Poetry Connects Us to the Natural World 0:01:21 - Reading Kipling's "A Tree Song" — Lessons for Writers 0:04:15 - How Nature Changes Your Creative Mindset 0:05:31 - How to Start Writing Poetry in the Outdoors 0:06:23 - Is Poetry a Form of Spellcasting? 0:07:36 - How to Use a Single Tree to Write a Poem 0:08:36 - Why Deep Attention Is Essential for Nature Writers 0:09:40 - Writing Poetry About Your Homeland 0:12:07 - Why Reading Poetry Makes You a Better Writer 0:13:40 - Where Poets Find Their Inspiration 0:14:45 - How to Capture Sensory Details in the Woods 0:16:34 - How to Avoid Clichés in Nature Poetry 0:18:14 - How Nature Shapes Your Writing Voice PODCAST DISCLAIMER: The views, opinions, discussions, and statements expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and are intended to represent their personal opinions and perspectives. Listener discretion is advised. The Poetry Vessel is not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of any information presented and disclaims any liability arising from the use of or reliance on any information presented in this podcast. FTC DISCLAIMER: Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means that if you click on them we may receive a small commission. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. The commission is paid by the retailers, at no cost to you, and this helps to support our channel and keep our videos free. Thank you!

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  Episode #48

  #048 - School Makes Students Hate Poetry. Here’s Why.

  Jul 12, 202627 minS1

  Why do so many people say, "I don't like poetry"? In this episode of The Poetry Vessel Podcast, Malibu Poet Laureate Emeritus Nathan Hassall and I/O Psych expert Rachael Hassall dig into why so many people leave school hating poetry, and how to learn how to love reading poetry again. 👉 JOIN OUR FREE POETRY COMMUNITY & WRITING WORKSHOPS: https://www.thepoetryvessel.com/signup If school or bad English teachers ruined creative writing and poetry analysis for you, you aren't alone. Today, we unpack the classroom myths that strip modern poetry of its joy, explore the neuroscience of why the human brain is wired for rhythm, meter, and rhyme, and look at what Dead Poets Society understood about the power of art that traditional education missed. Whether you are looking for poetry for beginners, trying to figure out how to write a poem, or want to understand the healing power of memorizing great spoken word and classical poems for mental health, this conversation is your way back in. Nathan shares his personal experiences teaching poetry to kids in California, an unorthodox dancing tip to unlock how to write poetry with better creative flow, and how to embrace the orality of poetry in nature. Drop a comment below to participate in our live word-association experiment! EVERYTHING ELSE: 👉 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nathanhassall 🙏 SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ThePoetryVessel 📜 SUBMIT YOUR POETRY: https://www.thepoetryvessel.com/submit 🧠 HOW POETRY CHANGES YOUR BRAIN COURSE (LIMITED TIME DISCOUNT): https://www.nathanhassall.com/changeyourbrain 📌 CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Why Do People Hate Poetry? 00:40 - The School Myth: "There's Only One Right Meaning" 01:26 - How the Joy Gets Stripped Out of Poetry 02:07 - Teaching Poetry to Kids: Using William Blake's "The Tiger" 04:13 - The Neuroscience of Poetry: Why We're Wired for Meter and Rhyme 07:11 - How Passionate Teachers Change Everything (& Dead Poets Society) 09:37 - Overcoming the Fear of Feeling Stupid About Poetry 11:31 - Live Reading: "Sailing to Byzantium" by W.B. Yeats 12:57 - Can Memorizing Great Poems Heal the Mind? 16:20 - The Viral Poetry Tip: Just Dance! 21:16 - Shel Silverstein and the Gift of Poetry 23:46 - Actionable Tips: How to Bring Joy Back into Poetry 25:09 - Learning the Art of Attention in Nature 25:56 - Is It Okay to Still Not Like Poetry? PODCAST DISCLAIMER: The views, opinions, discussions, and statements expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and are intended to represent their personal opinions and perspectives. Listener discretion is advised. The Poetry Vessel is not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of any information presented and disclaims any liability arising from the use of or reliance on any information presented in this podcast. FTC DISCLAIMER: Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means that if you click on them we may receive a small commission. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. The commission is paid by the retailers, at no cost to you, and this helps to support our channel and keep our videos free. Thank you! #Poetry #HowToWriteAPoem #CreativeWriting #DeadPoetsSociety #ThePoetryVessel

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