A Mouthful of Air: Poetry with Mark McGuinness
Poems to take your breath away. Listen to contemporary poets reading their poems and talking about what went into them. You will also hear Mark McGuinness reading classic poems and sharing his thoughts on what makes them great.
Recent Episodes
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May 28, 2026
Villain Elle by Sophie Hannah
Sophie Hannah reads ‘Villain Elle’ and discusses the poem with Mark McGuinness. For a full episode transcript go to: https://amouthfulofair.fm/villain-elle-sophie-hannah/
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May 4, 2026
A Satirical Elegy on the Death of a Late Famous General by Jonathan Swift
Mark McGuinness reads and discusses ‘A Satirical Elegy on the Death of a Late Famous General’ by Jonathan Swift. For a full episode transcript go to: https://amouthfulofair.fm/a-satirical-elegy-on-the-death-of-a-late-famous-general-jonathan-swift/
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March 27, 2026
Letter to My Mother by Suzannah V. Evans
Episode 90 Letter to My Mother by Suzannah V. Evans Suzannah V. Evans reads ‘Letter to My Mother’ and discusses the poem with Mark McGuinness. https://media.blubrry.com/amouthfulofair/media.blubrry.com/amouthfulofair/content.blubrry.com/amouthfulofair/90_Letter_to_My_Mother_by_Suzannah_V_Evans.mp3 This poem is from: Under the Blue Available from: Under the Blue is available from: The publisher: Bloomsbury Poetry Amazon: UK | US Bookshop.org: UK Letter to My Mother by Suzannah V. Evans