The complicated legacy of 'Rage, Rage against the dying of the light'

Port Talbot inspired the greatest satire of the modern world.

Port Talbot inspired one of my favourite films, Terry Gilliam's 'Brazil'. Released in 1985, it's about dreaming is the only escape from a modern, oppressive, technologically obsessed world. Follow Matt on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattnommepoet/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mattnommepoet Website: https://www.mattnomme.wales/ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The complicated legacy of 'Rage, Rage against the dying of the light'

I've been obsessed with YouTube comments on Dylan Thomas video's, especially the ones under 'Do not go gentle into that good night', they are a window into people's hopes, fears, and prejudices, it's a beautifully nuts place to be. Follow Matt on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattnommepoet/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mattnommepoet Website: https://www.mattnomme.wales/ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

South Wales proves magic is born from the ashes of a shithole

The Newport wetlands is a proper magic place in South Wales, I took a walk amongst the reeds and came back with memories of wild nights camping in the hills north of Cardiff. Follow Matt on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattnommepoet/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mattnommepoet Website: https://www.mattnomme.wales/ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

I've been people watching football hooligans and their cozy coats again.

this was recorded in the immediate aftermath of Christmas, but I fell ill and everything went out the window. luckily the topic of grown men shouting unspeakable insults at eachother, while cwtched up in their warm coats is a timeless British tradition, so no harm in releasing this one late. Follow Matt on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattnommepoet/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mattnommepoet Website: https://www.mattnomme.wales/ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

If Guy Fawkes blew up Parliament, YouTubers would sound less annoying.

Asking the big questions on this year's bonfire night. Lewes Pictures https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/gallery/2021/nov/05/freedom-debauchery-dissent-lewes-bonfire-celebrations-in-pictures The Gunpowder Plot | Guy Fawkes Documentary | Reel Truth Science https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1b2w4G xBU0 Follow Matt on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattnommepoet/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mattnommepoet Website: https://www.mattnomme.wales/ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.