The Rooted Soul Podcast https://mtwdhl.podbean.com New podcast on poetry and life Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:18:52 -0300 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2026 All Rights Reserved Arts:Books 1440 episodic mtwdhl mtwdhl No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/5016036/pdc_logo_1786922877085.jpg The Rooted Soul Podcast https://mtwdhl.podbean.com 144 144 TRS Episode 19 Nighthawks, Shitehawks and Mystic Thoughts TRS Episode 19 Nighthawks, Shitehawks and Mystic Thoughts https://mtwdhl.podbean.com/e/trs-episode-19-nighthawks-shitehawks-and-mystic-thoughts/ https://mtwdhl.podbean.com/e/trs-episode-19-nighthawks-shitehawks-and-mystic-thoughts/#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:18:52 -0300 mtwdhl.podbean.com/59b7cedb-88fe-3f8c-a3b1-82c499f32349 Between yesterday, today and tomorrow.

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]]> mtwdhl false No 1717 38 full TRS Ep18 Yeats, Irish music tastes and folk tales TRS Ep18 Yeats, Irish music tastes and folk tales https://mtwdhl.podbean.com/e/trs-ep18-yeats-irish-music-tastes-and-folk-tales/ https://mtwdhl.podbean.com/e/trs-ep18-yeats-irish-music-tastes-and-folk-tales/#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:45:14 -0300 mtwdhl.podbean.com/e386ce18-24e8-589f-9ce0-fc8460973890 Irish music and literature and storytelling

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]]> mtwdhl false No 1639 36 full TRS Ep 17 Lucan friends and epics TRS Ep 17 Lucan friends and epics https://mtwdhl.podbean.com/e/trs-ep-17-lucan-friends-and-epics/ https://mtwdhl.podbean.com/e/trs-ep-17-lucan-friends-and-epics/#comments Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:04:20 -0300 mtwdhl.podbean.com/8b1c8406-1579-52b5-815a-2f7140f4e12a mtwdhl false No 1098 full TRS Ep 16 Scouse and the Louse. Movie Musings and Monsters TRS Ep 16 Scouse and the Louse. Movie Musings and Monsters https://mtwdhl.podbean.com/e/trs-ep-16-scouse-and-the-louse-movie-musings-and-monsters/ https://mtwdhl.podbean.com/e/trs-ep-16-scouse-and-the-louse-movie-musings-and-monsters/#comments Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:23:57 -0300 mtwdhl.podbean.com/ebc1715f-b305-55a7-abcf-b15852c926ec mtwdhl false No 2562 full From Darkness to Verse: The Rooted Soul's Honest Night From Darkness to Verse: The Rooted Soul's Honest Night https://mtwdhl.podbean.com/e/from-darkness-to-verse-the-rooted-souls-honest-night/ https://mtwdhl.podbean.com/e/from-darkness-to-verse-the-rooted-souls-honest-night/#comments Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:12:53 -0300 mtwdhl.podbean.com/e59ba75b-2bcf-539c-998d-42de809f98cc Good evening — the host of The Rooted Soul shares updates about the book and website, opens up about a recent struggle with insomnia and therapy, and offers encouragement about mental fitness and leaning on loved ones.

The episode features readings of new and published poems including the war poem "Killing Time," selections from the first book, and Thomas Moore's "The Last Rose of Summer," plus news about upcoming interviews and plans to revamp the website.

]]> Good evening — the host of The Rooted Soul shares updates about the book and website, opens up about a recent struggle with insomnia and therapy, and offers encouragement about mental fitness and leaning on loved ones.

The episode features readings of new and published poems including the war poem "Killing Time," selections from the first book, and Thomas Moore's "The Last Rose of Summer," plus news about upcoming interviews and plans to revamp the website.

]]> mtwdhl false No 954 1 1 full Rooted Reflections: 20 Years in London & New Poems Rooted Reflections: 20 Years in London & New Poems https://mtwdhl.podbean.com/e/rooted-reflections-20-years-in-london-new-poems/ https://mtwdhl.podbean.com/e/rooted-reflections-20-years-in-london-new-poems/#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:29:32 -0300 mtwdhl.podbean.com/fb0041a1-7d43-5144-bb8c-e253abb4c7b6 Host Alan McDonald reflects on two decades in London and the upcoming second poetry collection, sharing personal memories and the evolution from struggle to creative renewal.

The episode features readings of original poems (including “London Bridge,” “Normal Wisdom,” and “Blue Sky Thinking”), Irish favourites, and updates on live events and how to purchase the book at therootedsoulbooks.com.

]]> Host Alan McDonald reflects on two decades in London and the upcoming second poetry collection, sharing personal memories and the evolution from struggle to creative renewal.

The episode features readings of original poems (including “London Bridge,” “Normal Wisdom,” and “Blue Sky Thinking”), Irish favourites, and updates on live events and how to purchase the book at therootedsoulbooks.com.

]]> mtwdhl false No 1213 1 1 full From Manuscript to Midnight: Inside a Poet’s Creative Routine From Manuscript to Midnight: Inside a Poet’s Creative Routine https://mtwdhl.podbean.com/e/from-manuscript-to-midnight-inside-a-poet-s-creative-routine/ https://mtwdhl.podbean.com/e/from-manuscript-to-midnight-inside-a-poet-s-creative-routine/#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:09:19 -0300 mtwdhl.podbean.com/8bead098-2654-54a9-97c9-69b4cc3d2acd In this episode Alan McDonald shares the journey behind his upcoming poetry collections, his six-month plan with the publisher, and the daily habits that fuel his writing. He discusses themes in the new manuscript, the editing process, and the mix of humor, reflection and gothic influence that shapes his work.

Alan reads sample poems (including "Called War" and pieces from his gothic phase), reflects on influences and writing routines, and outlines plans for live shows and building his author presence. For feedback and more, he points listeners to therootedsoulbooks.com and his Instagram handle.

]]> In this episode Alan McDonald shares the journey behind his upcoming poetry collections, his six-month plan with the publisher, and the daily habits that fuel his writing. He discusses themes in the new manuscript, the editing process, and the mix of humor, reflection and gothic influence that shapes his work.

Alan reads sample poems (including "Called War" and pieces from his gothic phase), reflects on influences and writing routines, and outlines plans for live shows and building his author presence. For feedback and more, he points listeners to therootedsoulbooks.com and his Instagram handle.

]]> mtwdhl false No 1035 1 1 full TRS EP 13 - From Manuscript to Midnight: Inside a Poet’s Creative Routine TRS EP 13 - From Manuscript to Midnight: Inside a Poet’s Creative Routine https://mtwdhl.podbean.com/e/trs-ep-13-second-book-and-gothic/ https://mtwdhl.podbean.com/e/trs-ep-13-second-book-and-gothic/#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:19:57 -0300 mtwdhl.podbean.com/299a1c75-26cd-56dd-9c9f-2d3a1c01cccb In this episode Alan MacDonald shares the journey behind his upcoming poetry collections, his six-month plan with the publisher, and the daily habits that fuel his writing. He discusses themes in the new manuscript, the editing process, and the mix of humor, reflection and gothic influence that shapes his work.

 

Alan reads sample poems (including "Called War" and pieces from his gothic phase), reflects on influences and writing routines, and outlines plans for live shows and building his author presence. For feedback and more, he points listeners to therootedsoulbooks.com and his Instagram handle.

]]> In this episode Alan MacDonald shares the journey behind his upcoming poetry collections, his six-month plan with the publisher, and the daily habits that fuel his writing. He discusses themes in the new manuscript, the editing process, and the mix of humor, reflection and gothic influence that shapes his work.

 

Alan reads sample poems (including "Called War" and pieces from his gothic phase), reflects on influences and writing routines, and outlines plans for live shows and building his author presence. For feedback and more, he points listeners to therootedsoulbooks.com and his Instagram handle.

]]> mtwdhl false No 1112 30 full TRS Ep 12 Paddy McDonald TRS Ep 12 Paddy McDonald https://mtwdhl.podbean.com/e/trs-ep-12-paddy-mcdonald/ https://mtwdhl.podbean.com/e/trs-ep-12-paddy-mcdonald/#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:20:34 -0300 mtwdhl.podbean.com/1313b2e8-b12e-5329-8537-b41081512c1c mtwdhl false No 1512 full TRS Ep11 The Art of Conversation: Poetry, Podcasts & Mystery Dinners TRS Ep11 The Art of Conversation: Poetry, Podcasts & Mystery Dinners https://mtwdhl.podbean.com/e/the-art-of-conversation-poetry-podcasts-mystery-dinners/ https://mtwdhl.podbean.com/e/the-art-of-conversation-poetry-podcasts-mystery-dinners/#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:25:51 -0300 mtwdhl.podbean.com/ee38cded-55a0-55c1-8e05-ec4d00e64900 Alan McDonald returns on The Rooted Soul Podcast to invite poets and guests, discuss his influences and the process behind his writing. He talks about reading others' poems, collaborative episodes, and plans for a second poetry collection.

He reflects on literary influences like Shelby Foote, explores truth versus facts in storytelling, and mentions an ongoing gothic horror project that may weave into his next book.

Alan emphasizes the value of deep conversation—interviews, a mystery guest dinner, and everyday encounters in Deptford—as inspiration for his work, and invites listeners to send poems or join the podcast.

]]> Alan McDonald returns on The Rooted Soul Podcast to invite poets and guests, discuss his influences and the process behind his writing. He talks about reading others' poems, collaborative episodes, and plans for a second poetry collection.

He reflects on literary influences like Shelby Foote, explores truth versus facts in storytelling, and mentions an ongoing gothic horror project that may weave into his next book.

Alan emphasizes the value of deep conversation—interviews, a mystery guest dinner, and everyday encounters in Deptford—as inspiration for his work, and invites listeners to send poems or join the podcast.

]]> mtwdhl false No 1145 1 1 full TRS Ep10 Extra TRS Ep10 Extra https://mtwdhl.podbean.com/e/trs-ep10-extra-1787576292/ https://mtwdhl.podbean.com/e/trs-ep10-extra-1787576292/#comments Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:58:08 -0300 mtwdhl.podbean.com/eafc7c76-5cae-5be6-be93-34833be7b07d mtwdhl false No 607 full TRS Ep10: Scotch on the balcony reunion of Harry Cigar and Alan Scotch TRS Ep10: Scotch on the balcony reunion of Harry Cigar and Alan Scotch https://mtwdhl.podbean.com/e/trs-ep10-scotch-on-the-balcony-reunion-of-harry-cigar-and-alan-scotch-1787515536/ https://mtwdhl.podbean.com/e/trs-ep10-scotch-on-the-balcony-reunion-of-harry-cigar-and-alan-scotch-1787515536/#comments Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:05:24 -0300 mtwdhl.podbean.com/39286e1e-4492-53f7-b7ca-cd0e938a6c91 mtwdhl false No 4840 full TRS Ep 9 Terminally Waiting TRS Ep 9 Terminally Waiting https://mtwdhl.podbean.com/e/trs-ep-9-terminally-waiting/ https://mtwdhl.podbean.com/e/trs-ep-9-terminally-waiting/#comments Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:16:43 -0300 mtwdhl.podbean.com/18cd46fb-048b-51e3-92bf-f13c184cdd7e mtwdhl false No 887 full TRS Ep8 The Skewed Romantics TRS Ep8 The Skewed Romantics https://mtwdhl.podbean.com/e/trs-ep8-the-skewed-romantics/ https://mtwdhl.podbean.com/e/trs-ep8-the-skewed-romantics/#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:29:14 -0300 mtwdhl.podbean.com/702df5ef-5676-5cd0-86c9-95d9af90cc24 mtwdhl false No 1156 full TRS Ep7 Flagship Uberalles and the peak TRS Ep7 Flagship Uberalles and the peak https://mtwdhl.podbean.com/e/trs-ep7-flagship-uberalles-and-the-peak/ https://mtwdhl.podbean.com/e/trs-ep7-flagship-uberalles-and-the-peak/#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:55:15 -0300 mtwdhl.podbean.com/a59e7c68-df20-5f7e-a8cf-62333754e186 mtwdhl false No 818 full TRS Ep6 Never mind the politics and assorted poems TRS Ep6 Never mind the politics and assorted poems https://mtwdhl.podbean.com/e/trs-ep6-never-mind-the-politics-and-assorted-poems/ https://mtwdhl.podbean.com/e/trs-ep6-never-mind-the-politics-and-assorted-poems/#comments Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:08:27 -0300 mtwdhl.podbean.com/31775096-c3ee-5d77-9479-8568538cc8d0 mtwdhl false No 1639 full TRS Ep5 Irish poetry never eclipsed TRS Ep5 Irish poetry never eclipsed https://mtwdhl.podbean.com/e/trs-ep5-irish-poetry-never-eclipsed/ https://mtwdhl.podbean.com/e/trs-ep5-irish-poetry-never-eclipsed/#comments Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:12:38 -0300 mtwdhl.podbean.com/340df5a5-3a44-595d-a70d-2274033a38fc mtwdhl false No 1136 full TRS Ep4 The Scouse and the Louse TRS Ep4 The Scouse and the Louse https://mtwdhl.podbean.com/e/trs-ep4-the-scouse-and-the-louse/ https://mtwdhl.podbean.com/e/trs-ep4-the-scouse-and-the-louse/#comments Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:18:23 -0300 mtwdhl.podbean.com/77e7f776-e2b0-5fe3-91ba-6fab80deb03d mtwdhl false No 2249 full TRS Ep3 Raconteur and Double Jeu TRS Ep3 Raconteur and Double Jeu https://mtwdhl.podbean.com/e/trs-ep3-raconteur-and-double-jeu/ https://mtwdhl.podbean.com/e/trs-ep3-raconteur-and-double-jeu/#comments Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:59:47 -0300 mtwdhl.podbean.com/3e46e1b5-a3fc-5576-8814-75b33733d7a0 mtwdhl false No 1916 full The Rooted Soul Ep 2 Blessings & Forgiveness 03082026 The Rooted Soul Ep 2 Blessings & Forgiveness 03082026 https://mtwdhl.podbean.com/e/the-rooted-soup-ep-2-blessings-forgiveness-03082026/ https://mtwdhl.podbean.com/e/the-rooted-soup-ep-2-blessings-forgiveness-03082026/#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:48:18 -0300 mtwdhl.podbean.com/061d8f25-bcf4-50d1-8797-538a5006db8a My mother's anniversary and talking forgiveness.

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]]> mtwdhl false No 1110 6 full The Rooted Soul Episode 1 (poems added) The Rooted Soul Episode 1 (poems added) https://mtwdhl.podbean.com/e/the-rooted-soul-episode-1-poems-added/ https://mtwdhl.podbean.com/e/the-rooted-soul-episode-1-poems-added/#comments Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:53:07 -0300 mtwdhl.podbean.com/295e738a-1085-5460-b462-75f90bef127a mtwdhl false No 183 full The Rooted Soul Episode 1 02082026 The Rooted Soul Episode 1 02082026 https://mtwdhl.podbean.com/e/the-rooted-soul-episode-1-02082026/ https://mtwdhl.podbean.com/e/the-rooted-soul-episode-1-02082026/#comments Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:58:13 -0300 mtwdhl.podbean.com/05612556-8cec-504f-93e0-425107ade947 mtwdhl false No 1584 full