‘she reads me recipes like medicine’

- from Alphabet Soup by Lane.

In this episode of 3CR's Spoken Word show which aired on Thursday 29th January 2026, you will hear poet Lane talk about poetry, process and performance.

Lane is an artist and writer living and making on Wurrundjeri Country. He is the winner of 2023 Slamalamadingdong season, and was an Australian Poetry Slam National Finalist in 2024. Lane’s poetry lives off the page, embodied literally through gestural performance. His work, as both writer and artist, traverses personhood and place. Lane believes in curiosity, honesty, and growth, through creativity.

Poems written and performed by Lane in this episode:

Yesterday

Suits

Alphabet Soup

Untitled

Credits

Recorded, produced and edited by Indrani Perera.

Thank you to Lane for sharing his poetry and to you for listening!

Note

Spoken word and poetry come from the heart and touch on all the topics peculiar to the human condition. As such there may be content in this show that could cause distress. Please practice self-care when listening and seek help if you need it.