The Stunner
By Razel Estrella
Filipino poet Razel Estrella shares her works in progress. Listen to original poetry, notes on writing, and real-world stories that inform a poem. The show also features interviews with artists from various fields.
Wanna talk about your craft and whatnot? Send The Stunner a message: @stunnerpod on Medium, Twitter, Instagram.
Wanna talk about your craft and whatnot? Send The Stunner a message: @stunnerpod on Medium, Twitter, Instagram.
Latest episode
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Work (success & the power of a line)
When it comes to the theme of work vis-a-vis life, I have probably articulated myself better in a previous blog: https://www.razelibrary.com/2023/01/the-corner-rack.html If you enjoyed the poem, you may read it here: https://www.razelibrary… -
A Good Job (internal rhymes & recognition)
When you're an adult, what do you talk about? Work, family, work, sex, work, the meaning of life, work. If you enjoyed the poem, you may read it here: https://www.razelibrary.com/2022/… -
FLAMES (stanzas & silly games)
Here's a product of a poetry prompt and fun high school games. It's nice to be back with fresh (or in most cases "old new / new old") experiences. If you enjoyed the poe… -
A short break from the poetry laboratory
The Stunner will return in August! In the meantime, please enjoy the show's very first video episode. Side story: as soon as I stopped recording, I remembered the word: 'constructive criticism'. Yes… -
A Few Good Years (writing habits & what ifs)
When does a writing habit become a bad habit? And what would you do in that very logical scenario where a genie would grant you three wishes? If you enjoyed the poem, you may read it here: https://www.razelibrary.com/2022/… -
The Missing Day (turning 40 & feeling it)
Spot the bad math in the commentary. Haha! If you enjoyed the poem, you may read it here: https://www.razelibrary.com/2023/02/poem-15.html For episode afterthoughts, visit The Stunner Blog: https://stunn… -
Birthday Line Breaks (pretentious enjambments & fake profundity)
Another fluff that I'd like to share. If only to prove the importance of conscientious line-cutting. If you enjoyed the poem and was curious about the actual line breaks, click here: https://www.razelibrary.com/202… -
Tooth (Poem & Commentary)
If you enjoyed the poem 'Tooth', you may read it here: https://www.razelibrary.com/2022/09/poem-10-2022.html As for a more in-depth essay on losing teeth, go this way please: https://www.razelibrary.com/202… -
The Idea (Poem & Commentary)
If you enjoyed the poem, you may read it here: https://www.razelibrary.com/2022/03/poem-4-2022.html --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestunner/message -
Girl (Poem & Commentary)
If you enjoyed the poem, you may read it here: https://www.razelibrary.com/2022/02/poem-2-2022.html --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestunner/message
