In this episode of Glasgow Sessions, host Richard Lee sits down with Stephen Watt (@stephenwattpoet) — one of Scotland’s most distinctive and prolific poets.
Stephen is the author of six poetry collections, the founder of Seahorse Publications, and is widely known as Scotland’s Crime Poet. But there's so much more to him than that.
In this conversation, we explore Stephen’s full story — his working life before poetry, how he found his voice on the spoken word scene, and the experiences that shaped his writing. We talk about his deep love of football and what it means to be Poet-in-Residence at Dumbarton FC. We dig into his passion for punk and the rebellious energy that runs through his work. And Stephen tells us about the unforgettable time he met the legendary John Cooper Clarke.
From award wins — including Poetry Rivals, the Liverpool Poetry Prize, and the StAnza International Digital Poetry Prize — to performing at the Edinburgh Festival and Bloody Scotland, Stephen has carved out a career that's entirely his own.
This episode is packed with stories, laughs, and real insight into the life of a working poet. One not to be missed.
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