Episodes

Aaron and Dave run into an odd "poem" from the Wolf Journal where the concept might not actually be as bad as the poem itself. While the poem itself barely resembles the art, the concepts of oppression and exploitation explor...

Aaron and Dave find themselves chatting with the founder of the Southern Collective and editor-in-chief of Blue Mountain Review, Charles Clifford Brooks III. Yet the bad poems he brings to the table prove even editor-in-chie...

With "Hocus Pocus II" dropping this week, why not revisit a sequel in Aaron's high school poetry collection? Dave could probably provide many reasons why at this point. Nevertheless, Aaron and Dave struggle not to repeat the...

Your mind is not deceiving you. There was a poem titled "Love" which the podcast covered back in Season 2 episode 3 but here in Season 3 episode 3 the two hosts have found a poem by that exact same …

What does a 16 year old boy have to say about life? Apparently quite a bit! Dave and Aaron try to sort through the opening statements/poems/aphorisms (???) that introduce the third installment of a high school Aaron's poeti...

Dave and Aaron return to the microphones after a week off to start season three with a new friend. Fizza Abbas joins the season premiere to bring her "bad" poems for all to hear. From her first poems snarky interludes …

Dave and Aaron discuss the donation drive "Bad Poetry for Good Causes" that occurred during the week after National Bad Poetry Day. A big thanks to the guests who chose awesome charities! If you want to support any or all …

Yes that is the full title of this bad poem brought to us by not one but two authors! Siân and Polina come on the show share a bit about their friendship and what may have been the magic combination …

With Dave in Ohio (!) of all places and the season nearly wrapped, it seemed as good a time as any to drop our Season two outtakes reel. This time with guests!! Enjoy a mix of laughter and insight found …

Aaron and Dave take a break from their normal routine to answer some listener questions. A big thanks to all who sent in their queries! Hope we didn't leave you with more... My Bad Poetry Episode 2.22 "Co-Host Q&A" End …

Aaron's former self was so confident in the concept of this poem he even decided to leave the title in lower case. Dave and Aaron finish the poems from the second typed anthology of the Wolf journal poems and they …

We didn't intend to have a Christmas in July episode, but Santa showed up anyway... Terri Linn Davis brings her playfully horrific style to the show... just shall we say...lacking in the playful department with these early dr...

Dave and Aaron discuss a depressing collection of words, both in its subject matter and composition. A more pessimistic side of Aaron's previous self rears its ugly head in this poem about life, and death, and face paint? My...

Lannie Stabile joins Dave and Aaron to share a whole list of things, from her love of Ludo to her knowledge of plus-size chapbooks and TMNTs. Hear Dave fear for his co-host gig and Aaron attempt to keep everyone somewhat …

Dave and Aaron find themselves talking to one of their shared favorite authors and yes... we are as surprised as everyone else. Jasper Fforde brings his wit and wisdom to the show while sharing some of his poems that are …

A desensitized and demoralized duo look to understand the mind of a teenager in 2006 all while Aaron sounds like he is recording in a tin can. Aaron also tries and fails miserably at remember the name of a band …

With Dave unable to make the recording do to work, Mitch and Aaron soldier on through some... really bad poems. Whether or not they were trying to emulate gasoline infused roses or a manure covered country side one could say...

Nicole Tallman brings pages of her high school journal to the show demonstrating a "Emily Dickenson" phase in her writing career. With hurricane briefings and further meetings limiting their time together one can only hope th...

Aaron and Dave speed through what may be the pinnacle of Aaron's piney private "poetry", that or it's darkest valley (they landed on the latter). From a late lunch to an early out, this time crunched episode really makes you...

Shiksha stumps Dave and Aaron with what may be the first "bad" poem that neither could say anything bad about...luckily she had more to share! From her style to some of her struggles and everything in between, Shiksha carries...

Dave and Aaron just had one too many events and life occurrences to juggle this week. Though they tried... the episode was not to be. Hear Aaron vamp for 5 or so minutes just to let you all know how …

Raegen Pietrucha brings binders of bad poems to the podcast and proves that goth/emo poetry can transcend both time and place. My Bad Poetry Episode 2.11: "In This Room" & "Corsage" (w/Raegan Pietrucha) End Roem from a Real P...

Contrary to the title, this poem does not take long to read, nor is this episode that length. But if it was would you still listen? Dave and Aaron circle around the idea of small talk and try to pin …

Dave and Aaron return to the Wolf Journal for another of Aaron's high school poems. They were not sure how they felt about this one...or more accurately what they thought about it. Hear a teenager's attempt at an existentia...