Rob Auton
Summary
Writer and performer Rob Orton joins the Scarred for Life podcast to discuss the intersection of poetry, comedy, and horror. He shares three childhood nightmares from *The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe*, *Ghost*, and *Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves*. The conversation explores his Edinburgh Fringe show, the overlap between dark themes in art, and his unique perspective on ghosts and nature.
Topics discussed
Acast podcast advertising introduction
Welcome to Scarred for Life and guest introduction
Heatwave chat and magpie superstitions
Poetry, comedy, and the definition of a poet
Horror movies, ghosts, and shared audience reactions
Childhood scars: The Magic Roundup and nature documentaries
Religious upbringing, nuns, and speaking in tongues
Mid-roll ad break and preview of final segment
Edinburgh Fringe experiences and show promotion
Final scar: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and Mortianna
Outro and final advertising message
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