Episode 167: Homo-Hetero-Homo-Hetero is not what you think. We discuss a poem by Portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa and discuss his heteronyms, which then led us into a discussion of homonyms, homographs, and other homos. Then, we were joined by one of the winners of the Rhyming & ROMPing on Route 66 poetry contest, Linda Rosenthal, who came in with her husband as they were traveling from Texas to their home in Michigan. It’s a potpourri of poetic juice. You are welcome.

Episode 166: Whip Me with a Goat’s Hide. We don’t mean to be blunt, but Valentine’s Day had some bloody and violent origins. Don’t blame us. It’s those pesky Romans. Anyway, join Shaun and Bill for some non-bloody discussions of Victorian valentines and contemporary ones written on the cuff. Celebrate this violent holiday in true style. Have a listen!

Episode 162: Burma Shave Roadside Bait is a light episode of little ditties from back in the day and today, as we celebrate the roadside sign verse from the Burma Shave company. In the Rural Oklahoma Museum of Poetry’s upcoming exhibit Rhyming and ROMPing on Route 66, we will have a feature on these unique and quirky verses and a way to interact and create your own.