Audio recordings of classic and contemporary poems read by poets and actors, delivered every day.
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Producer Helena de Groot talks to poets about language, dreams, love and loss, identity, connection, anger, discomfort, the creative process, the state of the world and the world of the soul. Hard conversations are welcomed—laughter is, too.
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Poet Major Jackson is your guide on the pathways to feel and understand our common journey – through poetry. In sharing poems, we take a moment to pause and acknowledge the world’s magnitude, and how poets illuminate that mystery. Join The Slowdown for a poem and a moment of reflection in one short episode, every weekday. Produced by APM Studios in partnership with The Poetry Foundation and supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. Ma ...
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This is the official podcast of spoken word artist and poet, Jason Tomlinson. It features original poetry, conversations with family and inspiring interviews from other artists, creators, and visionaries.
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Stories of how passion and craft take us to different corners of the world.@alongwayfromtheblock@dialoguesofjazz
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Big Blend Radio’s 1st Friday ”Toast to The Arts & Parks” Show features interviews and panel discussions with National Parks Arts Foundation artists-in-residence, along with other artists connected with parks, which include artists in the world of visual and performing arts, books and poetry, music, and more.
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Under the Radar with Callie Crossley looks to alternative presses and community news for stories that are often overlooked by big media outlets. In our roundtable conversation, we aim to examine the small stories before they become the big headlines with contributors in Boston and New England. For more information, visit our website: wgbhnews.org/utr
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We dialogue with some of today's leading spiritual teachers and thinkers on all aspects of the contemplative life, with a special focus on interspirituality and new monasticism. Amid continuing changes to our spiritual and religious landscape, we explore the tenets of living a life dedicated to spiritual development and truth.
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PoetryNow is a weekly four-minute radio series featuring some of today’s most accomplished and innovative poets who offer an acoustically rich and reflective look into a single poem.
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Talks given by notable scholars and critics on poets, poetry, and their intersections with other art forms. Features recordings from historic archives and live events.
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The Poetry Magazine Podcast takes listeners on an audio journey into and beyond the pages of Poetry. Hear poets share the surprises, confusions, and desires that keep them writing. Hosted by Cindy Juyoung Ok and produced by Rachel James.
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Making enemies with the Poetry Foundation and Quillette while falling asleep at work
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The VS podcast is a bi-weekly series where poets confront the ideas that move them. Hosted by poets Ajanaé Dawkins and Brittany Rogers, produced by Cin Pim/Ombie Productions, and presented by the Poetry Foundation.
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Kelly Writers House impresario Al Filreis leads a lively roundtable discussion of a single poem with a series of rotating guests including Tracie Morris, Rachel Blau DuPlessis, erica kaufman, Charles Bernstein, Sawako Nakayasu, Simone White, and others.
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From the neighborhood library of Gwendolyn Brooks, to the Union Stock Yards, where Chicago became Carl Sandburg’s “Hog Butcher for the World,” to the birthplace of slam poetry, the Chicago Poetry Tour explores the city’s history through its dynamic poets and poetry.
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Listen to Donald Hall's selection of classic American poets reading from their work. These recordings are being made available as the result of a collaboration between US and UK poet laureates Donald Hall and Andrew Motion.
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Poet Kenneth Goldsmith presents selections from UbuWeb, the learned and varietous online repository concerning concrete and sound poetry, experimental film, outsider art, and all things avant-garde.
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A Podcast of Foxwood Counseling and Consulting focusing on all things related to self-awareness. Our hope is that this podcast will help you on your journey and exploration of who you are, what makes you tick, and how you might live a life more rooted in a sense of meaning and purpose.
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From Russian tragedies to Australian comedies, via Emirati slam poetry and Saudi science fiction, our appetite for words knows no bounds. In our day jobs at the Emirates Literature Foundation, you'd normally find us planning the next Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, but the rest of the time we're guessing whodunnit, debating the ultimate feel-good novel, or reading the stacks of books that line our office walls. As we are here in Dubai, one of the best connected cities in the world, ...
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A humorous and thought-provoking interview show hosted by Jason Wright founder of Oddball Magazine, your favorite literary magazine, and Oddball Foundation, a 501(c)3 built to make a difference through creative mental health advocacy.
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Poetry of ALL kinds... Words of magic to heal, inspire, and help unwind... Songs from the soul for all... A Spirit that bleeds poetic words - a poets great call... I will be reading my own great poetic creations... I am willing to read other poets masterpieces too... Words are our greatest foundation. I hope you enjoy this podcast too..... This Podcast is Really New and I AM STILL LEARNING too.... Please be kind... Thank You....
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Affton Unplugged is a podcast that highlights the people and stories that make the Affton School District great. In the Affton School District education is the most important thing we do. Each episode is hosted by superintendent Travis Bracht.
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Presentations of Poems, Stories, and Arcana – Exploring weird fiction, war, lore, fantasy, horror, literary theory, history, philosophy, mythology, science fiction, esoterica, and exotica in search of Truth, Meaning, Meaninglessness, Beauty, and the Unexplainable. Featuring Bierce, Burns, Lovecraft, Dunsany, Millay, Shakespeare, Whitman, Owen, Andreyev, Wikipedia, The SCP Foundation, contemporary writers, original pieces, and more. Divine the darkness.
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This is not your average social media podcast. This show mixes conversations around poetry, music, storytelling, art, culture and brand building. These conversations highlight creators that can inspire our audience to create a stronger foundation for their brands, helping them build relationships that transcend social platforms into real-life communities. Hosted by George Torres, a digital nomad with a passion for tech, travel, speaking, teaching & community building in the Latino / LatinX c ...
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One Rhyme At A Time - Unpacking the Meaning and the Muse Poetry Meets Mental Wellness Podcast
Marsha Davis
This podcast shines a light on the connection between the creating and consumption of poetry and mental wellness. Each episode features one poet sharing one poem and a discussion about the inspiration and writing of the poem. This is followed by a conversation inspired by the poem on a topic that is discussed with a mental health professional. This is not meant to replace getting care from a mental health professional and is not meant to diagnose or treat any condition or illness. It's purpo ...
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Welcome to Keepin' It Teal, the voices of LaFASA, where amazing things happen. That's not just the standard fill text. Amazing things really do happen at LaFASA, the Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault. LaFASA is committed to empowering survivors of sexual assault, engaging advocates, and changing systems and social norms to end sexual violence in Louisiana. We meet incredible people who have been through unimaginable journeys and people who are paving paths to improve life for every ...
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Get inspired! Produced by tatestreeet.org, “In the Margins” is a biweekly dialogue with Abigail Browning and special guests about the creative process of writing, publishing, and the inside knowledge of the literary world. Listeners of all skills, backgrounds, and interests are invited to share in the conversation with editors, writers, and creative minds. Tate Street is an organization that follows and decodes writing trends in the literary industry. Visit us online at tatestreeet.org for i ...
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Matt brings you an hour of thematic free-association through spoken word and the best music from Portland, from around the world, from across the century. It's neo-beatnik, it's post-surreality, it's your guide through the Singularity.
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This podcast is here to inspire you to come closer to nature; practically, spiritually and bodily. Guests on this show share their wisdom and ways and inspire you on ways to live more sustainably, connected to the Earth beneath your feet and to each other. The conversations will spark new choices you can make your own life to leave a gentle footprint on the planet.
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Hey! I’m Sam Horton, and this podcast is for you if you’re a woman passionate about personal growth, seeking bold, brave tools to navigate life's ups and downs. It's for women who are ready to give themselves permission to live more expansively and create depth, authenticity and meaning by turning their pain and struggles into power. It’s my mission to share inspiring stories about women who have seized life's challenges and turned them into opportunities for empowerment and transformation. ...
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Today’s poem is Rabbitbrush by Molly McCully Brown. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, guest host Maggie Smith writes… “One of the things I love about being in a new place is experiencing the flora and fauna of that place. But it’s more than that, isn’t it? When we learn a new place, we also learn who we are in that new plac…
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By Anya JohnsonBy Poetry Foundation
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Environmental news: Will the aftermath of the LA fires affect Americans nationwide?
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32:04Now that the Los Angeles fires have been contained, Angelenos face health concerns from fire pollutants among many long-term consequences. Plus, President Donald Trump withdraws the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement. Will Michael Bloomberg’s offer to pay for the U.S.’s portion of the group’s budget make a difference? And the homeowners’ insuran…
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Big flavors and small wine lists are two of this year's culinary trends
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25:56Black limes, global spice mixes and an abundance of sauces – it’s all on tap for food trends in 2025. And when it comes to wine, odds are you’ve foregone the cheap entry-level bottle for a higher price-point white and you’ve noticed shrinking wine lists at restaurants. We’ve got the latest news from the culinary world featuring our food and wine ex…
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Today’s poem is Our Bodies by Michael Bazzett. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, guest host Maggie Smith writes… “I grew up pre-Internet, pre-cell phones. For most of my childhood we didn’t have cable TV or a VCR. If I had free time, I was riding my bike, playing outside, or reading a book. We call it “free range” now—the i…
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Send us a text FOR EPISODE LINKS & MORE INFO VISIT: https://samhorton.co/blog/ep36 In this episode of Soul-Led Creative Women, host Sam Horton explores the transformative power of letting go and stepping into a new version of yourself. Drawing from her own journey of leaving behind a successful corporate career to embrace a creative path, she share…
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By S.J. Fowler and Max PorterBy Poetry Foundation
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Ep. 110-African Time—my conversation with Elder Herbie Tsoaeli
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1:27:36South African bassist, composer, and arranger Herbie Tsoaeli is affectionately known, in certain circles, as Malume, a term of respect for older men who serve as elders. In this episode, we discuss his origins and inspiration. He was raised in Cape Town during the 1976 Soweto Uprising and describes the effects of Apartheid on his development. His p…
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Illustrator Andrés Vera Martínez in Hawai'i
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53:48This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation features acclaimed illustrator Andrés Vera Martínez whose artistic focus is on illustrating and writing graphic novels for middle school and young adult readers. Andrés is best known for his work on his wife's graphic memoir, "LIttle White Duc…
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Welcome to another exciting episode of Affton Unplugged, where Superintendent Travis Bracht delves into the vibrant world of "Poetry Out Loud" at Affton High School. Join us as we unveil the voices behind this creative initiative, featuring English teacher Dr. Troy Kozak and a group of talented students who share their experiences and passion for p…
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1290: Statement of Teaching Philosophy by Keith Leonard
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5:58Today’s poem is Statement of Teaching Philosophy by Keith Leonard. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, guest host Maggie Smith writes… “I know I’m not the only one who’s experienced the inadequacy of language. I know I’m not the only one who’s struggled to communicate something I’ve been thinking or feeling. But maybe you’ve …
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By Joan Kwon GlassBy Poetry Foundation
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1289: Things I Want to Tell You About California by Barbara Costas-Biggs
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5:13Today’s poem is Things I Want to Tell You About California by Barbara Costas-Biggs. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, guest host Maggie Smith writes… “Today’s poem feels like a “wish you were here” postcard. It makes me wonder how I would describe where I live to someone faraway, what details I would include. What in my fam…
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1288: A Drink in the Night by Deborah Garrison
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5:33Today’s poem is A Drink in the Night by Deborah Garrison. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, guest host Maggie Smith writes… “Today’s poem captures a scene between a parent and child that feels both familiar and miraculous. I love that poems are a place where the everyday and the transcendent can live side by side. Because t…
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Catherine Barnett on improv, misfit details, and the humor in elegy.By Poetry Foundation
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1287: Astronomers Locate a New Planet by Matthew Olzmann
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5:51Today’s poem is Astronomers Locate a New Planet by Matthew Olzmann. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, guest host Maggie Smith writes… “Today’s poem does something I admire a great deal, which is to bring two unexpected things together: a scientific discovery of a new planet, and the issue of marriage rights." Celebrate the …
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By Jordan PérezBy Poetry Foundation
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Regional news: Massachusetts’ offshore wind future splits Cape residents
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32:16Is the re-elected Rhode Island State Senate President incapable of doing his job, as some senators claim? Cape Cod residents are divided over President Donald Trump’s declarations on offshore wind power. Should they be concerned about Trump’s claims of danger toward sea wildlife caused by wind turbines? Plus, a social security breach in Rhode Islan…
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Despite vitriol and threats, “That Librarian” Amanda Jones continues the fight against book bans
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25:43After librarian Amanda Jones spoke at a local public library board meeting to express her concerns about censorship in her small town of Livingston, she faced an organized campaign of harassment from groups with a mission to ban certain books in public and school libraries. But Jones fought back and is now telling her story in her new book, “That L…
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Today’s poem is Reasons to Live by Ruth Awad. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, guest host Maggie Smith writes… “I know hope can be a tough sell when there’s so much suffering in the world. It’s easier to notice what’s wrong with the world instead of what’s right. But in especially difficult times, we have to look harder fo…
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Become the CREATOR of your art and your life | Amy L. Bernstein
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37:40Send us a text FOR EPISODE LINKS & MORE INFO VISIT: https://samhorton.co/blog/ep34 In this episode of Soul-Led Creative Women, host Sam Horton interviews Amy L. Bernstein, author of Wrangling the Doubt Monster: Fighting Fears, Finding Inspiration. Amy shares her transformative journey from a professional writer to fully embracing her identity as a …
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By Lee HerrickBy Poetry Foundation
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