Ep 153: Erik Kennedy and Pip chat about a pair of slippers

Better off Read by Pip Adam

Jul 9, 202554:57Arts

On July 10 2025, Erik launched his new collection of poetry Sick Power Trip at Scorpio Books in Ōtautahi. It was so great to speak with Erik Kennedy to celebrate the launch of his new poetry collection Sick Power Trip (T...

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