Cook & Crank: The Cosmic Poetry PodcastThe Last Binge of Youth1×0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -5:02-5:02Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade.The Last Binge of YouthA Poem read by Cosmic Poet Simon PoleThe Spoken WholeJun 03, 2026ShareTranscriptGoing out with a bang is everyone’s ideal isn’t it? At least when you’re young. A poem read by Cosmic Poet Simon Pole. From the Poems For Ocean collection.Reel-to-Reel image by Joe Haput CC BYAudio CreditsDiscussion about this episodeCommentsRestacksCook & Crank: The Cosmic Poetry PodcastOfficial Substack handle of Cosmic Poet Simon Pole.Official Substack handle of Cosmic Poet Simon Pole.SubscribeListen onSubstack AppRSS FeedAppears in episodeThe Spoken WholeRecent EpisodesThe Mist RemembersMay 27 • The Spoken WholeDolphin’s LairMay 20 • The Spoken WholeThe Moth and the LadybugMay 13 • The Spoken WholeFly Little BirdMay 6 • The Spoken WholeO CatApr 29 • The Spoken WholeThe Married LifeApr 22 • The Spoken WholeSpace DomeApr 15 • The Spoken Whole