The poetry interviews space keeps producing fresh voices and long-running favorites. This list rounds up 25 of the best, including The New Yorker: Fiction, Poetry Unbound, and The New Yorker: Poetry.

  1. The New Yorker: Fiction
    The New Yorker: Fiction
    A monthly reading and conversation with the New Yorker fiction editor Deborah Treisman.
    Content:
    ArtsAudio FictionBook ClubCultureFictionPoetry Interviews
    +3
    Audience:
    Book Lovers
    Goal:
    To Fall Asleep ToWriting A Book
    When:
    Before Bed
  2. Poetry Unbound
    Poetry Unbound
    Short and unhurried, Poetry Unbound is an immersive exploration of a single poem, hosted by Pádraig Ó Tuama. Pádraig Ó Tuama greets you at the door...
    Content:
    ArtsBook ClubFeminist PoetryPoetic StorytellingPoetry For Emotional ExpressionPoetry Interviews
    +3
    Audience:
    Book Lovers
    Goal:
    Relaxing
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    Quick Listen
  3. The New Yorker: Poetry
    The New Yorker: Poetry
    Readings and conversation with The New Yorker's poetry editor, Kevin Young.
    Content:
    Poetry PodcastsSpoken Word PoetryPoetry Interviews
  4. Close Readings
    Close Readings
    Close Readings is a new multi-series podcast subscription from the London Review of Books. Two contributors explore areas of literature through a s...
    Content:
    Book ClubPoetic StorytellingPoetry PodcastsPoetry Interviews
    Audience:
    Book Lovers
  5. Poetry Off the Shelf
    Poetry Off the Shelf
    Producer Helena de Groot talks to poets about language, dreams, love and loss, identity, connection, anger, discomfort, the creative process, the s...
    Content:
    Feminist PoetryPoetic StorytellingPoetry For Emotional ExpressionPoetry PodcastsSpoken Word PoetryPoetry Interviews
  6. Audio Poem of the Day
    Audio Poem of the Day
    Audio recordings of classic and contemporary poems read by poets and actors, delivered every day.
    Content:
    Poetry PodcastsPoetry Interviews
  7. The Poetry Magazine Podcast
    The Poetry Magazine Podcast
    The Poetry Magazine Podcast takes listeners on an audio journey into and beyond the pages of Poetry. Hear poets share the surprises, confusions, an...
    Content:
    Poetry For Emotional ExpressionPoetry PodcastsPoetry Interviews
  8. Interesting People Reading Poetry
    Interesting People Reading Poetry
    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....
    Content:
    Poetic StorytellingPoetry For Emotional ExpressionPoetry PodcastsSpoken Word PoetryPoetry Interviews
    When:
    Doing Chores
  9. Fondue Friends, a podcast with Armin van Buuren, LP Giobbi, and NERVO
    Fondue Friends, a podcast with Armin van Buuren, LP Giobbi, and NERVO
    Tomorrowland and One World Radio recorded a podcast during Tomorrowland Winter 2025 in the French Alps. Armin van Buuren, LP Giobbi, and NERVO come...
    Content:
    Poetry Interviews
  10. Poetry: The Creative Process: Poets discuss Poems & Creativity
    Poetry: The Creative Process: Poets discuss Poems & Creativity
    Poetry episodes of the popular The Creative Process podcast. Listen to poets reading their poetry & discuss their lives, work & creative pr...
    Content:
    Poetry Interviews
  11. The Verb
    The Verb
    Ian McMillan hosts Radio 4's cabaret of the word, featuring the best poetry, new writing and performance.
    Content:
    Poetry PodcastsPoetry Interviews
  12. Faber Poetry Podcast
    Faber Poetry Podcast
    The Faber Poetry Podcast is a twice-monthly podcast bringing together some of the most exciting voices from the world of poetry, curated, produced ...
    Content:
    Poetry Interviews
  13. The Poet and The Poem
    The Poet and The Poem
    Refresh your life with THE POET AND THE POEM. Hear America’s most beloved poets in reading and conversation. Award winning poet/host Grace Cavalier...
    Content:
    Spoken Word PoetryPoetry Interviews
  14. A Mouthful of Air: Poetry with Mark McGuinness
    A Mouthful of Air: Poetry with Mark McGuinness
    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 McG...
    Content:
    Poetic StorytellingSpoken Word PoetryPoetry Interviews
  15. Between The Covers
    Between The Covers
    Author Jay Ruud has read every ”100 Best Book” list there is, so it’s only natural that he would create his own. Listen to each episode as he and h...
    Content:
    Author InterviewsBook ClubPoetic StorytellingPoetry PodcastsWriting CraftPoetry Interviews
    Audience:
    Book LoversWomen WritersWriters
    Goal:
    Writing A Book
  16. Quintessential Poetry
    Quintessential Poetry
    Quintessential Poetry is an internationally recognized, award‑nominated podcast devoted to celebrating poetry as a transformative art form. Its mis...
    Content:
    ArtsPoetry PodcastsSpoken Word PoetryPoetry Interviews
    Audience:
    Creators
  17. VS
    VS
    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...
    Content:
    Poetry Interviews
  18. The Poetry Exchange
    The Poetry Exchange
    The Poetry Exchange talks to people about the poem that has been a friend to them. In each episode you will hear our guest talking about their chos...
    Content:
    Poetry For Emotional ExpressionPoetry PodcastsSpoken Word PoetryPoetry Interviews
  19. Viewless Wings Poetry Podcast
    Viewless Wings Poetry Podcast
    The Viewless Wings Poetry Podcast explores the art of poetry through interviews with poets and artists including Safia Elhillo, A.E. Stallings, Dan...
    Content:
    Poetry Interviews
  20. Commonplace
    Commonplace
    Commonplace is the show about creative people and the things that inspire them. Host Nathan Thomas sits down with artists, filmmakers, musicians, a...
    Content:
    Feminist PoetryPoetic StorytellingPoetry For Emotional ExpressionPoetry PodcastsSpoken Word PoetryPoetry Interviews
    Audience:
    Writers
  21. East Ridge Review's Poetry Podcast
    East Ridge Review's Poetry Podcast
    East Ridge Review’s Poetry Podcast will feature conversations with contemporary poets. Hosted by A.R. Williams, editor of East Ridge Review, the po...
    Content:
    Poetry PodcastsPoetry Interviews
  22. The Poet Salon
    The Poet Salon
    Content:
    Poetry Interviews
  23. Poets Have Something to Say
    Poets Have Something to Say
    This new podcast is called “Poets Have Something To Say.” Jeff will interview poets about their craft and what makes poetry relevant in the world w...
    Content:
    Poetry Interviews
  24. Poem Talk
    Poem Talk
    A collection of heartfelt poems by various poignant poets.
    Content:
    Poetry For Emotional ExpressionPoetry PodcastsSpoken Word PoetryPoetry Interviews
  25. The VS Podcast
    The VS Podcast
    Content:
    Poetry Interviews