Poetry Audiobooks Podcasts

Daily poems focusing on a single human emotion in a style of a famous poet.

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 […]

The poem says, “Human voices wake us, and we drown.” But I’ve made this podcast with the belief that human voices are what we need. And so, whether from a year or three thousand years ago, whether poetry or prose, whether fiction or diary or biography, here are the best things we have ever thought, […]

The Daily Poem offers one essential poem each weekday morning. From Shakespeare and John Donne to Robert Frost and Emily Dickinson, The Daily Poem curates a broad and generous audio anthology of the best poetry ever written, read-aloud by David Kern and an assortment of various contributors. Some lite commentary is included and the shorter […]

Part systems expert, part permission giver, Kendra Adachi, The Lazy Genius, is here to help you be a genius about the things that matter and lazy about the things that don’t.

In each episode, John Tessitore reads a poem he has published, and tells the story behind the poem. John has been a newspaper reporter, a magazine writer, a college lecturer, and a biographer. He has directed national policy studies on education and cultural policy, and serves as Co-Editor Across the Pond for The Wee Sparrow […]

Words in the Air – An Immersive Poetry Anthology Experience – Brought to life through voice, sound and moments that quicken the heart – New episodes every Monday and Thursday.

This is your feel good, safe place for poetry/storytelling. Relax, unwind, and de-stress with Spoken Word by Anamika Want to tell your story and be featured as a guest? Connect with the host contact@anamikadutta.com More about the host: http://www.anamikadutta.com/about http://www.instagram.com/spokenwordbyanamika Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anamika-dutta/support

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To access exclusive content: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phdominus/subscribe | Ph.D. Professor reads poetry and scripture | All music tracks are played directly from YouTube (YT) and presumed all authors consent to their work being referenced. YT links will be provided and all authors will be promoted during each show. If any author doesn’t want their work referenced, Send […]

Audio recordings of classic and contemporary poems read by poets and actors, delivered every day.

Sunil Bhandari is a poet by compulsion. His words heal his wounds, makes him understand stars, makes him resolve pain. His first book of poetry ’Of love and other abandonments’ was an Amazon bestseller. This podcast is of his poetry.

Sounding over the roofs of the world

R.P. Smith is a Home Grown Cowboy Poet with a knack for telling stories from his ranch in Nebraska. Listen in for some funny, inspirational cowboy poetry.

Featuring reads from amazing poets, and the staff of CWW. To submit your poetry, email us at cwwmagazinestaff@gmail.com

The Speakeasy Cafe Open-Mic Poetry Show airs every Thursday at 8 pm east coast time! Hosted by Nyla Alisia, this show offers non-stop poetic entertainment where it is all about YOU the POETS! The Speakeasy Cafe is an eclectic, supportive, passionate and inspiring place to come share your words, listen to other poets, inspire and […]

Some will make laugh. Others may help you cry. All of them are sincere. With a voice known to bring a feeling of safety, BFP is everything human and always an open heart: their poems, confessions, books they love, stories of race, gender, family, addiction and sobriety, watershed moments, reflections on how they got here, […]

“Welcome back to Get Lit, the literary podcast where we discuss famous works of literature and the authors who wrote them…”

Love letters to the people of the world. Sincerely, Robyn O’Neil

Each week, listen to Amanda Holmes introduce and read a poem, beautifully. ————————————————————— Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Poetry Pea is a poetry podcast from www.poetrypea.com. It features haiku and senryu and other Japanese short form poetry. There are lots of free writing resources, workshops from experts, readings of original poetry, haiku and senryu, as well as prompts and writing exercises. You can submit your haiku or senryu to Patricia and be featured […]

Aaron and Dave dive into an old private journal to read poems written in high school. Along the way the two have found themselves joined by some incredibly amazing people, all willing to share some of their own bad poetry. Experience a mix of self-reflection, humor, self-deprecation, great conversations and just maybe a half decent […]

In these podcasts by AlephBa, focused on poetry, spirituality, and humanity, we listen to AlephBa recite poetry and spoken word. The podcasts are usually brief and to the point. Sometimes, they are accompanied by powerful background music to help set the mood and evoke emotions to complement the deep meaning of the words. Typically, such […]

Oh hi! You’ve found my poems. Not sure if that’s a good thing or a bad thing…. but anyways- Welcome to ‘The Wind is at Your Back.’

Readings and conversation with The New Yorker’s poetry editor, Kevin Young.

When Ted Hughes and Daniel Weissbort founded MPT in 1965 they had two principal ambitions: to get poetry out from behind the Iron Curtain into a wider circulation in English and to benefit writers and the reading public in Britain and America by confronting them with good work from abroad. They published poetry that dealt […]

Poems Words and Stories ~ Vinyl Road extracts ~

Wordsmithing and truth. Spittin’ in a way you feel what is being said! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shante-gardere/support

Got a question about life, love or writing that is twisting your brain into a pretzel? Well, if all else fails, ask the poet. tinasederholm.substack.com

Let’s make poetry part of our everyday.

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.

“A pleasingly simple concept… one of the best things I’ve come upon in the last six months” (The Telegraph – ‘Best Podcasts’) 5 speakers, 15 minutes each. Script free and against a less-than-precise clock, some of the world’s leading figures in the arts and sciences deliver talks about their enduring achievements, wildest moments or deepest […]

Because reading is interpretation, The Well Read Poem aims to teach you how to read with understanding! Hosted by poet Thomas Banks of The House of Humane Letters, these short episodes will introduce you to both well-known and obscure poets and will focus on daily recitation, historical and intellectual background, elements of poetry, light explication, […]

Currently reading poems.

The “A Year in Haiku” podcast is readings and reflections from the “A Year in Haiku” Blog (ayearinhaiku.org). This growing collection of over 500 haiku is mostly focused on nature through the seasons, but occasionally strays into wider topics.

The music is the landscape, and the landscape is the music, and we’re all tied to it by our shared history… Unearthings is a series of transmissions inspired by the changing seasons and changing landscape of East Anglia, drawing on poetry, prose, found texts and field recordings.

The Fingal Poetry Festival Podcast celebrates the light that poetry brings into our lives… In each episode, one of Ireland’s most celebrated poets will read a poem, which they will then speak about before reading it again. In 10 minutes or less, armed with these insights, you will be guided through the poem and pulled […]

This is a group selection of Spiritual Poetry.God Is Love, Love Is God I Speak Of Truth and The Spirit That Lyes Within I Can Show You How To Soar With The Wind …

Interesting People Reading Poetry is a short, sound-rich podcast where artists and luminaries read a favorite poem and share what it means to them. Created by Andy & Brendan Stermer.

j-so, Janis Small Omide, shares her poetry and other thoughts.

A gentle guide to living a whole hearted, meaningful life, using a variety of stories and poems as inspiration.

The official podcast for City Lights Publishers & Booksellers in San Francisco. Featuring readings and archives. Hosted by City Lights events coordinator Peter Maravelis.

Writing the Day is a poetry practice that started in 2014. These short poems are in the ronka form of 5 lines, each containing 7 words. Podcasts of the poems began in 2021, so 2024 is Season 4. Some poems are accompanied by additional commentary by the poet, Kenneth Ronkowitz. There are many more poems […]

once they exit the gates is a podcast about wisdom, poetry and personal stories. the title came to lynus during a walk, having been used on one of his poems utilizing it as a symbol for his voice. for years, self-talk alongside poetry has been one of lynus’ ways of venting and problem solving, so […]

Poetic ASMR by Adèle Elysée. Designed to hypnotize. Ready? Let’s Go!! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nakedpoetry/support

Miss Vibes is a poet who expresses herself through her art. She puts her life situations into poetry to influence others to be themselves and let them know they are not alone. This is a space where vulgarity meets realness. Life purpose, spirituality, sex, getting to the bag, traumas as well as triggers, social media, […]

Here I read aloud the poetry from my book, Three Million Footsteps: An Initiative to End War, then continue with poetry from my earlier works

An open audiobook. Year as a Poet serves as a reflection piece through life’s changes. College. Career. Passions. Each week sharing an old perspective in a new reality.

A weekly poetry and storytelling podcast presented by cult spoken word artist Leon the poet. Follow on Instagram @thehugfromthemoon

I am words is pretty much who I am, I write poetry that breathes, that catches the moment that tells a tale..

An eclectic selection of prose, poetry and short stories

Live from St. Mark’s Church-in-the-Bowery in Manhattan’s East Village, The Poetry Project has promoted, fostered and inspired the reading and writing of contemporary poetry since 1966.

Welcome to my weekly podcast. Two of my favorite activities over the course of my life are writing poetry and reading it aloud. I view the world with a poetic eye. Then, I process it with poetry. Here, I give voice to my poems for you to enjoy. Photo Credit: Trinity Barnes

Readings of my poetry and who knows what else.

Welcome to Amen SPOKN Word podcast Listen in as author and poet SPOKN, features words written from her heart and SPOKN from her soul. On this channel you will hear poetry, spoken, story telling and testimonies. Join us and Listen to true stories, poetry and encouraging word Thank you for listening, please follow and leave […]

Welcome to It’s Only Up From Here. A space where we dive all in. From navigating change and grief, the many forms of love, to embracing self-reflection and hope, this series will serve as a reminder of the alchemy of transformation through the power of words and poetry. Every episode will end with an original […]

T-GOB here. Many hats. FUTURE BARN = conversations with folks in my hometown of Elwood, IN about how we live meaningful lives in a place like this. I ONCE WAS SOMEONE ELSE & OFTEN STILL AM = my book of poems about grief and mental illness OPPOSITES REFRACT = conversations with my Beloved Beth about […]

Listen to a growing poetry anthology: 80 poets who reset the world’s literary canon. Recorded in the jungle, the Podcast takes its surroundings as its measure – that perfect order that exists, in artless balance, beneath a dense and tangled canopy.

New Beginnings Join me while I try and fill that Blank Space Talks| Reads By me, your host and reader S!

A man living inside his own head searches for the meaning of poetry while reading works by real poets and writing poems himself. You can submit your own poems to the podcast at whatarepoemspodcast@gmail.com (peace and love peace and love, beef jerky) Visit https://www.bonfire.com/what-are-shirts/ to purchase the official WHAT ARE POEMS T-Shirt. Support this podcast: […]