Mark The Poet - The Podcast
By Mark Hastings
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The podcast of poet, writer, author, blogger, dreamer, Mark Hastings. Mark has been life-long fan of books, films, TV shows that have opened his mind to the wonder of infinite possibilities in infinite complexity and combinations - because Mark loves stories that inspire him and gift him with a new way of looking at the world. Mark is a prolific poet who loves to be inspired and also to inspire others with what occu
Mark The Poet - The PodcastMay 19, 2024
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The Pathfinder: The Dandelion Universe
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "The Dandelion Universe" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Jun 03, 202402:37
The Doorman (2024) - Chapter Eleven: "The Red Queen"
In this episode, Mark recites Chapter Eleven of his 2024 novel 'The Doorman': "The Red Queen". You can get yourself a copy of the new hardback Author's Preferred Version of 'The Doorman' from Amazon now: amzn.eu/d/6WkF3fK. You can read Mark's poetry on his website http://MarkThePoet.Me, and you can purchase all of Mark's books of poetry, short-story anthologies, and novellas on Amazon: amzn.to/3HjAJMC
Jun 02, 202418:08
The Pathfinder: Eclipse
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Eclipse" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Jun 01, 202404:01
The Doorman (2024) - Chapter Ten: "The Break-through"
In this episode, Mark recites Chapter Ten of his 2024 novel 'The Doorman': "The Break-through". You can get yourself a copy of the new hardback Author's Preferred Version of 'The Doorman' from Amazon now: amzn.eu/d/6WkF3fK. You can read Mark's poetry on his website http://MarkThePoet.Me, and you can purchase all of Mark's books of poetry, short-story anthologies, and novellas on Amazon: amzn.to/3HjAJMC
May 31, 202417:00
Mark's Monologue - Episode #1
In this episode of Mark's Monologue, Mark talks about what was on his mind when he recorded this episode. This episode was recorded May 29th, 2024.
May 30, 202425:35
The Pathfinder: Solo
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Solo" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
May 30, 202403:01
The Doorman (2024) - Chapter Nine: "Open"
In this episode, Mark recites Chapter Nine of his 2024 novel 'The Doorman': "Open". You can get yourself a copy of the new hardback Author's Preferred Version of 'The Doorman' from Amazon now: amzn.eu/d/6WkF3fK. You can read Mark's poetry on his website http://MarkThePoet.Me, and you can purchase all of Mark's books of poetry, short-story anthologies, and novellas on Amazon: amzn.to/3HjAJMC
May 29, 202421:28
The Pathfinder: Snowman's Paradise
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Snowman's Paradise" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
May 28, 202403:39
The Doorman (2024) - Chapter Eight: "The Dream"
In this episode, Mark recites Chapter Eight of his 2024 novel 'The Doorman': "The Dream". You can get yourself a copy of the new hardback Author's Preferred Version of 'The Doorman' from Amazon now: amzn.eu/d/6WkF3fK. You can get yourself a copy of the new hardback Author's Preferred Version of 'The Doorman' from Amazon now: amzn.eu/d/6WkF3fK. You can read Mark's poetry on his website http://MarkThePoet.Me, and you can purchase all of Mark's books of poetry, short-story anthologies, and novellas on Amazon: amzn.to/3HjAJMC
May 27, 202421:30
The Pathfinder: The Little Things
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "The Little Things" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
May 26, 202404:60
The Doorman (2024) - Chapter Seven: "The Cardinal"
In this episode, Mark recites Chapter Seven of his 2024 novel 'The Doorman': "The Cardinal". You can get yourself a copy of the new hardback Author's Preferred Version of 'The Doorman' from Amazon now: amzn.eu/d/6WkF3fK. You can read Mark's poetry on his website http://MarkThePoet.Me, and you can purchase all of Mark's books of poetry, short-story anthologies, and novellas on Amazon: amzn.to/3HjAJMC
May 25, 202415:35
The Pathfinder: Lifeline
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Lifeline" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
May 24, 202402:11
The Doorman (2024) - Chapter Six: "The Green Door"
In this episode, Mark recites Chapter Six of his 2024 novel 'The Doorman': "The Green Door". You can get yourself a copy of the new hardback Author's Preferred Version of 'The Doorman' from Amazon now: amzn.eu/d/6WkF3fK. You can read Mark's poetry on his website http://MarkThePoet.Me, and you can purchase all of Mark's books of poetry, short-story anthologies, and novellas on Amazon: amzn.to/3HjAJMC
May 23, 202425:22
Talking About 'The Doorman'
In this episode, Mark talks about the publication of his new hardback "Author's Preferred Version" of his original 2023 book 'The Doorman'. Mark talks candidly about the "disconnect" he felt to his book 'The Doorman' when it was originally published, and how and why he decided to return to "Reader's World" and give The Doorman a new lease of life. You can get yourself a copy of the new hardback Author's Preferred Version of 'The Doorman' from Amazon now: amzn.eu/d/6WkF3fK
May 22, 202446:41
The Pathfinder: Poetography
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Poetography" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
May 21, 202404:58
The Doorman (2024) - Chapter Five: "Raven"
In this episode, Mark recites Chapter Five of his 2024 novel 'The Doorman': "Raven". You can get yourself a copy of the new hardback Author's Preferred Version of 'The Doorman' from Amazon now: amzn.eu/d/6WkF3fK. You can read Mark's poetry on his website http://MarkThePoet.Me, and you can purchase all of Mark's books of poetry, short-story anthologies, and novellas on Amazon: amzn.to/3HjAJMC
May 20, 202428:36
The Pathfinder: Through Your Fingers
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Through Your Fingers" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
May 19, 202403:22
The Doorman (2024) - Chapter Four: "Shrödinger"
In this episode, Mark recites Chapter Four of his 2024 novel 'The Doorman': "Shrödinger". You can get yourself a copy of the new hardback Author's Preferred Version of 'The Doorman' from Amazon now: amzn.eu/d/6WkF3fK. You can read Mark's poetry on his website http://MarkThePoet.Me, and you can purchase all of Mark's books of poetry, short-story anthologies, and novellas on Amazon: amzn.to/3HjAJMC
May 17, 202418:30
The Pathfinder: Multitude
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Multitude" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
May 17, 202403:10
The Pathfinder: Sometimes Words Are Unnecessary
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Sometimes Words Are Unnecessary" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
May 16, 202403:01
The Pathfinder: Interlinked
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Interlinked" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
May 14, 202402:00
The Doorman (2024) - Chapter Three: "Reader's World"
In this episode, Mark recites Chapter Three of his 2024 novel 'The Doorman': "Reader's World". You can get yourself a copy of the new hardback Author's Preferred Version of 'The Doorman' from Amazon now: amzn.eu/d/6WkF3fK. You can read Mark's poetry on his website http://MarkThePoet.Me, and you can purchase all of Mark's books of poetry, short-story anthologies, and novellas on Amazon: amzn.to/3HjAJMC
May 13, 202435:11
The Pathfinder: The Lesson
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "The Lesson" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
May 12, 202402:27
The Pathfinder: Nocturnal
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Nocturnal" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
May 10, 202402:20
The Doorman (2024) - Chapter Two: "Mrs. Robinson"
In this episode, Mark recites Chapter Two of his 2024 novel 'The Doorman': "Mrs. Robinson". You can get yourself a copy of the new hardback Author's Preferred Version of 'The Doorman' from Amazon now: amzn.eu/d/6WkF3fK. You can read Mark's poetry on his website http://MarkThePoet.Me, and you can purchase all of Mark's books of poetry, short-story anthologies, and novellas on Amazon: amzn.to/3HjAJMC
May 09, 202418:39
The Pathfinder: Wild Card
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Wild Card" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
May 08, 202401:58
The Pathfinder: The True Journey
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "The True Journey" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
May 06, 202402:00
The Doorman (2024) - Chapter One: "Introduction"
In this episode, Mark recites Chapter One of his 2024 novel 'The Doorman': "Introduction". You can get yourself a copy of the new hardback Author's Preferred Version of 'The Doorman' from Amazon now: amzn.eu/d/6WkF3fK. You can read Mark's poetry on his website http://MarkThePoet.Me, and you can purchase all of Mark's books of poetry, short-story anthologies, and novellas on Amazon: amzn.to/3HjAJMC
May 05, 202423:47
My Poem "Star Wars '77"
In this episode, Mark recites his 2021 poem "Star Wars '77" in honor of Star Wars Day! May the fourth be with you!
May 04, 202404:49
The Pathfinder: Christmas Special
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Christmas Special" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
May 03, 202402:58
The Pathfinder: Not Doing Christmas
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Not Doing Christmas" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
May 01, 202403:14
The "Canon" of my stories
In this episode, Mark talks about the "canon" and the continuity of connections that span and are interwoven throughout the stories of his books, and how he accidentally created his own interconnected world of characters. Mark discusses the importance of canon in his works as well as within other literary and television and film franchises.
Apr 30, 202401:16:15
The Pathfinder: Follow Your Heart
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Follow Your Heart" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Apr 29, 202403:25
The Pathfinder: Walk The Walk
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Walk The Walk" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Apr 27, 202401:40
The Pathfinder: Life's Light
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Life's Light" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Apr 25, 202401:59
The Pathfinder: Out of your shell
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Out of your shell" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Apr 23, 202401:45
The Pathfinder: Don't Stop
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Don't Stop" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Apr 21, 202401:13
The Pathfinder: Resource Allocation
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Resource Allocation" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Apr 19, 202402:34
The Pathfinder: Return of the Poet
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Return of the Poet" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Apr 17, 202402:12
The Pathfinder: Give Poetry A Chance
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Give Poetry A Chance" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Apr 15, 202402:24
The Pathfinder: The Dark Side of The Muse
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "The Dark Side of The Muse" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Apr 13, 202402:30
The Pathfinder: The Flash
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "The Flash" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Apr 11, 202401:48
The Pathfinder: Within Me/Without You
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Within Me/Without You" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Apr 09, 202402:40
The Pathfinder: Road Trip
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Road Trip" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Apr 07, 202402:60
The Pathfinder: Meant to Be
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Meant to Be" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Apr 05, 202402:04
The Pathfinder: The Whole Truth
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "The Whole Truth" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Apr 03, 202401:38
The Pathfinder: Threads
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Threads" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Apr 01, 202402:15
My Poem "Sustaining Truth" - Happy Easter!
"Sustaining Truth" by Mark Hastings:
Every holiday celebrated
around the world
means different things
to different people...
everyone has an affinity
for some celebrations
more than most...
Easter, for example, is a time when
people young and old
get to share gifts of all sorts -
from chocolate eggs
to traditions that for generations
have been passed down
and practised because their message
has always been so meaningful...
the message of Easter, to me,
is that salvation can be found
by those who sometimes feel lost.
Every season has symbols
that embolize them...
every morning and evening
shares a vision of light
that is heavens sent...
every now and again
we are all asked to do
without something
in order to understand its essense -
like at the time of Lent.
Every faith rose and was inspired
and influenced by all others
since our ancestors began to
worship and give names to
the constellations of the stars
of the night sky...
every way to live on Earth
has its own lessons
and its followers have their
own trials to go through...
everything that happens in life
must be accepted and sometimes weathered -
just like a boat must ride
the infinite number of ocean waves
that are like ripples in the fabric of time...
every holiday has a reason to be embraced,
because humanity has always relied
upon the continued stories,
the ongoing mysteries,
and the significant figureheads
that are at the core of their
sustaining truth.
Happy Easter!
Every holiday celebrated
around the world
means different things
to different people...
everyone has an affinity
for some celebrations
more than most...
Easter, for example, is a time when
people young and old
get to share gifts of all sorts -
from chocolate eggs
to traditions that for generations
have been passed down
and practised because their message
has always been so meaningful...
the message of Easter, to me,
is that salvation can be found
by those who sometimes feel lost.
Every season has symbols
that embolize them...
every morning and evening
shares a vision of light
that is heavens sent...
every now and again
we are all asked to do
without something
in order to understand its essense -
like at the time of Lent.
Every faith rose and was inspired
and influenced by all others
since our ancestors began to
worship and give names to
the constellations of the stars
of the night sky...
every way to live on Earth
has its own lessons
and its followers have their
own trials to go through...
everything that happens in life
must be accepted and sometimes weathered -
just like a boat must ride
the infinite number of ocean waves
that are like ripples in the fabric of time...
every holiday has a reason to be embraced,
because humanity has always relied
upon the continued stories,
the ongoing mysteries,
and the significant figureheads
that are at the core of their
sustaining truth.
Happy Easter!
Mar 31, 202402:00
The Pathfinder: The Olympia
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "The Olympia" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Mar 31, 202402:02
The Pathfinder: The Summer Rain
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "The Summer Rain" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Mar 29, 202402:02