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Discussions about pie-themed poems causing a stir, a profane parrot overshadowing Margaret Atwood in Desert Island Discs, and Ian McMillan's podcast suspectedly inciting World War III

Writer, spoken word artist, and radio personality Ian McMillan joins our podcasting network.

Discourse on Verses Depicting Pies, Mischievous Parrot Outshining Margaret Atwood, and Instigating...
Discourse on Verses Depicting Pies, Mischievous Parrot Outshining Margaret Atwood, and Instigating World War III through Desert Island Discs: A Podcast Exploration by Ian McMillan on Our Platform

Discussions about pie-themed poems causing a stir, a profane parrot overshadowing Margaret Atwood in Desert Island Discs, and Ian McMillan's podcast suspectedly inciting World War III

Our Platform, a digital platform dedicated to exquisite houses, the beauty of nature, and enhancing one's life, has been making waves with its engaging podcast and other offerings.

Since 2016, Toby Keel, the Digital Director of Our Platform, has been managing the website and social media channels, ensuring a steady stream of captivating content. Keel also contributes articles on property, cars, lifestyle, travel, and nature to the platform.

The Our Platform podcast, available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Audible, is renowned for its entertaining and wide-ranging conversations. The podcast has featured some of the UK's most esteemed personalities, including Ian McMillan, James Fisher, Lord Norman Foster, and best-selling author Rosamund Young.

Ian McMillan, one of Britain's best-loved poets and writers, has been a recurring guest on the Our Platform podcast. His appearances have included a discussion on nature, writing, inspiration, and more, with some wonderful anecdotes from his career. McMillan, who is also the presenter of The Verb on BBC Radio 4, chose John Cage's 4 minutes 33 seconds of silence when he appeared on Desert Island Discs.

McMillan has also penned the foreword for a collection called "Under the Changing Skies", a collection of highlights from The Guardian's long-running Country Diary series. The book, titled "Under the Changing Skies: The best of The Guardian's Country Diary, 2018-2024", is currently available, published by Faber (£20).

In addition to the podcast, Our Platform offers a newsletter that delivers content directly to subscribers' inboxes. This newsletter covers topics such as exquisite houses, the beauty of nature, and tips on how to get the most from life.

Our Platform's reach extends beyond its digital platform, with events like workshops. For instance, Hoyland Library recently announced a workshop featuring Ian McMillan, as indicated in a tweet by @BarnsleyLibs on September 27, 2024.

Whether you're a fan of literature, nature, or simply looking to enhance your life, Our Platform is a must-follow destination for engaging and informative content.

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