# Frank Skinner's Poetry Podcast: Richard Brautigan

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Podcast: [Frank Off The Radio: The Frank Skinner Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/frank-off-the-radio-the-frank-skinner-podcast-1070334)
Published: 2026-05-06T00:05:00+00:00
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## Resource

The lead singer of Frank’s favourite band introduced him to the poetry of Richard Brautigan, and it is a gift that keeps on giving. TW: mention of suicide The novel referenced is “Trout Fishing in America”. The collection of poems referenced is “The Pill Versus the Springhill Mine Disaster”. The poems referenced are “Widow’s Lament”, “Love Poem”, “Kafka’s Hat”, “I Cannot Answer You Tonight in Small Portions” and “The Winos on Potrero Hill”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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