Poetry Month

Interesting People Reading Poetry is a podcast that delivers a unique experience for poetry enthusiasts. Created by Brendan and Andy Stermer, each episode features an individual who is not necessarily famous but a force in their field, reading and sharing their favorite poem. The podcast’s short length (9 to 15 minutes) makes it easy to binge-listen and allows the listeners to experience poetry on several levels of enjoyment.

Poems to take your breath away. Listen to contemporary poets reading their poems and talking about what went into them. You will also hear Mark McGuinness reading classic poems and sharing his thoughts on what makes them great.

The New Yorker: Poetry podcast, hosted by the magazine’s poetry editor, Kevin Young, offers a unique perspective on the publication’s storied archives. In each episode, Young is joined by a contemporary poet who reads and discusses a poem selected from the magazine’s collection.

Produced by the Academy of American Poets, Poem-a-Day is the original, daily poetry series featuring new poems by today’s poets.

In each episode, the roundtable focuses on a single poem, covering celebrated classics and forgotten pieces, from Emily Dickinson and Walt Whitman to Kathy Acker and Mei-mei Berssenbrugge. The discussions are lively and intellectually engaging, yet Filreis anchors the conversation with warmth and sincerity, steering the show away from the potential alienation that often surrounds poetry discussions.

The Poetry Exchange talks to people about the poem that has been a friend to them.In each episode you will hear a guest talking about their chosen poem and the part it has played in their life, as well as the recording of the poem that we make as a gift for them.Our podcast features conversations with people from all walks of life, as well a range of special guests.Join us to discover the power of poetry in people's lives.

The Poetry Magazine Podcast, produced by the Poetry Foundation, is a must-listen for anyone interested in contemporary poetry. Hosted by the magazine’s editor, Don Share, the show features readings and discussions of the latest poetry from established and emerging poets alike. Each episode delves into a particular theme or topic, with a diverse range of voices and styles represented.

The Poetry Foundation’s Poetry Off the Shelf, produced and hosted by Helena De Groot, features conversations with poets, exploring emotions, language, and the writing process. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned poet, learning about other writers’ backgrounds, inspirations, and creative practices can help you expand your perspective and grow in your poetry craft.

The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. Make us a part of your routine as you drink coffee in the morning, as you take a walk in nature, or as you wind down to go to sleep in the evening. With host Major Jackson, we collectively take a moment to calm, to inspire, to learn, and to engage with the best emerging poets and established writers of our time and generations past, from Emily Dickinson to Danez Smith, from Amanda Gorman to Mary Oliver.