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56 Best Poetic Storytelling Podcasts (2026)

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The poetic storytelling space keeps producing fresh voices and long-running favorites. This list rounds up 56 of the best, including This American Life, The Moth, and Lore.

  1. This American Life
    This American Life
    Each week we choose a theme. Then anything can happen. This American Life is true stories that unfold like little movies for radio. Personal storie...
    Content:
    Ageing WellArtsAudio BlogChristian LivingCulturePoetic Storytelling
    +29
    Audience:
    College StudentsDog ParentsNight Shift WorkersOlder WorkersParents
    +7
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessFollowing a Story
    +3
    Style:
    DocumentaryEducationalInterviewInvestigativeNarrative Storytelling
    +1
    When:
    At the GymAt WorkBackground NoiseCommute ListeningCommuting
    +5
  2. The Moth
    The Moth
    On Tuesdays and Fridays The Moth’s podcast feed presents episodes of the Peabody-Award Winning Moth Radio Hour and original episodes of The Moth Po...
    Content:
    Adventure StorytellingArtsAudio BlogBarroom StoriesComedyPoetic Storytelling
    +32
    Audience:
    College StudentsCouplesFreelancersNight Shift WorkersOlder Workers
    +4
    Goal:
    Curiosity MindsetDiscovering New IdeasEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional Wellness
    +4
    Style:
    DocumentaryNarrative Storytelling
    When:
    At the GymAt WorkBackground NoiseBefore BedCommute Listening
    +5
  3. Lore
    Lore
    The award-winning podcast (also a TV show & book series) about dark historical tales. Each episode explores the mysterious creatures, tragic events...
    Content:
    Bizarre CrimesBizarre HistoryCryptid FolkloreDark FantasyDark FictionPoetic Storytelling
    +26
    Audience:
    Fantasy FansHistory BuffsNight Shift WorkersStudents
    Goal:
    Following a StoryLearning New SkillsRelaxingSleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep To
    Style:
    DocumentaryNarrative StorytellingSolo Commentary
    When:
    Background NoiseBefore BedCommute ListeningCommutingDoing Chores
    +3
  4. Welcome to Night Vale
    Welcome to Night Vale
    Twice-monthly community updates for the small desert town of Night Vale, where every conspiracy theory is true. Turn on your radio and hide. Never ...
    Content:
    Audio FictionBizarre HistoryClassic Pulp FictionConspiracy TheoriesDark FantasyPoetic Storytelling
    +14
    Audience:
    Book LoversCollege StudentsFantasy FansGen ZNight Shift Workers
    +3
    Goal:
    Following a StoryTo Fall Asleep ToUnwinding and Laughing
    Style:
    Narrative StorytellingSerialized Fiction
    When:
    Background NoiseBefore BedCommutingDoing ChoresLong Drive
    +1
  5. Snap Judgment
    Snap Judgment
    Snap Judgment mixes real stories with beats to produce cinematic, dramatic audio. Snap’s raw, musical brand of storytelling dares listeners to see ...
    Content:
    ArtsBarroom StoriesEntertainmentExperience of LifeHuman StoriesPoetic Storytelling
    +9
    Audience:
    Students
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasFollowing a Story
    Style:
    DocumentaryInvestigativeNarrative Storytelling
    When:
    At the GymAt WorkLong DriveWeekend Deep Dive
  6. This is Love
    This is Love
    Love is more than you think. From the creators of Criminal. New episodes twice a month. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.
    Content:
    Empowerment StorytellingEntertainmentHuman StoriesPersonal ReflectionReflective ConversationPoetic Storytelling
    +3
    Audience:
    CouplesNewlyweds
    Goal:
    Following a StoryUnwinding and Laughing
    When:
    Before BedCommutingLong DriveWeekend Deep Dive
  7. Myths and Legends
    Myths and Legends
    Jason Weiser and Carissa Weiser tell stories from myths, legends, and folklore that have shaped cultures throughout history. Some, like the stories...
    Content:
    FictionFolk TalesGreek MythologyLegends FolkloreMythologyPoetic Storytelling
    +4
    Audience:
    Fantasy FansHistory Buffs
    Goal:
    Following a StorySleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep To
    Style:
    Narrative Storytelling
    When:
    At WorkBackground NoiseBefore BedLong Drive
  8. RISK!
    RISK!
    If you like The Moth, This American Life or Snap Judgment, take a walk on the wilder side with RISK! Your colorful host Kevin Allison (of the legen...
    Content:
    Adult ThemesBarroom StoriesErotic StorytellingEroticaExperience of LifePoetic Storytelling
    +14
    Goal:
    Following a Story
    Style:
    Narrative Storytelling
    When:
    At the GymLong DriveWeekend Deep Dive
  9. Unexplained
    Unexplained
    Unexplained is a haunting and unsettling bi-weekly podcast about strange and mysterious real life events that continue to evade explanation. A stor...
    Content:
    Bizarre HistoryCryptid FolkloreDark FantasyDark FictionGhost StoriesPoetic Storytelling
    +15
    Goal:
    Following a StoryTo Fall Asleep To
    Style:
    DocumentaryNarrative Storytelling
    When:
    Before BedDoing ChoresWeekend Deep Dive
  10. 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 ClubCultureFeminist PoetryPersonal ReflectionPoetic Storytelling
    +7
    Audience:
    Book LoversWriters
    Goal:
    Relaxing
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    Background NoiseQuick Listen
  11. S-Town
    S-Town
    S-Town is a podcast hosted by Brian Reed from Serial Productions, a New York Times company. The story follows a man named John who despises his Ala...
    Content:
    Audio BlogAudio FictionCold Case InvestigationsFictionHuman StoriesPoetic Storytelling
    +12
    Audience:
    True Crime Fans
    Goal:
    Following a Story
    Style:
    DocumentaryInterviewInvestigativeNarrative StorytellingSerialized Fiction
    When:
    Doing ChoresLong DriveWeekend Deep Dive
  12. Close Readings
    Close Readings
    Close Readings is a multi-series podcast from the London Review of Books. Two contributors explore areas of literature through a selectio...
    Content:
    Book ClubPoetry AnalysisPoetry InterviewsPoetry PodcastsPoetic Storytelling
    Audience:
    Book Lovers
    When:
    Focused Learning
  13. the memory palace
    the memory palace
    the memory palace
    Content:
    ArtsBizarre HistoryCreative AttentionHistoryNostalgiaPoetic Storytelling
    +6
    Audience:
    CreatorsHistory Buffs
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasFollowing a StoryRelaxing
    Style:
    EducationalNarrative StorytellingSolo Commentary
    When:
    Long DriveQuick ListenWeekend Deep Dive
  14. Love and Radio
    Love and Radio
    Nick van der Kolk's Love and Radio features in-depth, otherworldly-produced interviews with an eclectic range of subjects, from the seedy to the su...
    Content:
    Human StoriesPersonal StorytellingReal Life StoriesStorytelling TechniquesTaboo TopicsPoetic Storytelling
    +1
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasFollowing a Story
    Style:
    In-Depth InterviewsInterviewNarrative Storytelling
    When:
    At the GymCommutingDoing Chores
  15. The New Yorker: Poetry
    The New Yorker: Poetry
    Readings and conversation with The New Yorker's poetry editor, Kevin Young.
    Content:
    Poetry AnalysisPoetry InterviewsPoetry PodcastsSpoken Word PoetryPoetic Storytelling
    Audience:
    Book Lovers
  16. The Anthropocene Reviewed
    The Anthropocene Reviewed
    The Anthropocene is the current geological age, in which human activity has profoundly shaped the planet and its biodiversity. On The Anthropocene ...
    Content:
    CultureExperience of LifeHistoryHuman ImpactHumanity PodcastsPoetic Storytelling
    +5
    Goal:
    Following a Story
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    Background NoiseDoing Chores
  17. Have You Heard George's Podcast?
    Have You Heard George's Podcast?
    The award-winning and critically-acclaimed podcast from George the Poet delivers a fresh take on inner city life through a mix of storytelling, mus...
    Content:
    African DiasporaPoetry AnalysisSpoken Word PoetryPoetic Storytelling
    Style:
    Narrative StorytellingSolo Commentary
    When:
    Long Drive
  18. Rumble Strip
    Rumble Strip
    Good conversation that takes its time, hosted by Erica Heilman.
    Content:
    Local StoriesRoad Trip StoriesPoetic Storytelling
    When:
    Long Drive
  19. Meditative Story
    Meditative Story
    Meditative Story combines extraordinary human stories with meditation prompts embedded into the storylines — all surrounded by breathtaking music. ...
    Content:
    Adventure StorytellingAging PositivelyAudio BlogCompassionate RecoveryConsciousness ExplorationPoetic Storytelling
    +78
    Audience:
    Career ChangersDoctorsHighly Sensitive PeopleIntrovertsPeople with Anxiety
    +5
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionBurnout RecoveryDiscovering New IdeasEmotional RegulationEmotional Resilience
    +13
    Style:
    Narrative Storytelling
    When:
    At WorkBackground NoiseBefore BedCommutingDoing Chores
    +4
  20. 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 PoetryPoetry AnalysisPoetry for Emotional ExpressionPoetry InterviewsPoetry PodcastsPoetic Storytelling
    +1
  21. Signal Hill
    Signal Hill
    Signal Hill is an audio magazine. Find out more at signalhill.fm
    Content:
    Audio BlogPersonal MemoirsPoetic Storytelling
  22. Emergence Magazine Podcast
    Emergence Magazine Podcast
    Emergence Magazine is an award-winning magazine exploring the threads connecting ecology, culture and spirituality. Our podcast features exclusive ...
    Content:
    Climate ChangeClimate EducationNature ConnectionPlanetary HealthSustainable LivingPoetic Storytelling
    +1
  23. Frank Skinner's Poetry Podcast
    Frank Skinner's Poetry Podcast
    Frank Skinner loves poetry. And he thinks you might like it too. Join Frank each week as he takes you through some of his choice picks of poems. Th...
    Content:
    Book ClubPoetry AnalysisPoetry for Emotional ExpressionPoetry InterviewsPoetry PodcastsPoetic Storytelling
    Audience:
    Book Lovers
  24. Fair Folk Podcast
    Fair Folk Podcast
    Fair Folk is a podcast rediscovering and sharing the sacred song and folk traditions of Europe.
    Content:
    Folk TalesLegends FolklorePoetic Storytelling
  25. Short Cuts
    Short Cuts
    Short documentaries and adventures in sound presented by Josie Long.
    Content:
    Human StoriesReal Life StoriesStory AnalysisStorytelling TechniquesPoetic Storytelling
    Goal:
    Following a Story
    Style:
    DocumentaryNarrative Storytelling
    When:
    Quick ListenWeekend Deep Dive
  26. Nocturne
    Nocturne
    A storytelling show that explores the night, the landscape of the unseen, and how thoughts, feelings and behaviors transform in the dark
    Content:
    Poetic Storytelling
    Goal:
    Relaxing
    Style:
    Narrative Storytelling
    When:
    Background NoiseBefore Bed
  27. The Daily Poem
    The Daily Poem
    The Daily Poem offers one essential poem each weekday morning. From Shakespeare and John Donne to Robert Frost and Emily Dickinson, The Daily Poem ...
    Content:
    ArtsPoetry AnalysisPoetry PodcastsPoetic Storytelling
    Audience:
    Book Lovers
    When:
    Quick Listen
  28. Nocturne
    Nocturne
    Pensé pour celles et ceux qui ne trouvent pas toujours le sommeil, Nocturne transforme les insomnies en voyages littéraires.Dans chaque épisode, Ol...
    Content:
    Poetic Storytelling
    Goal:
    Relaxing
  29. Here Be Monsters
    Here Be Monsters
    An independent podcast about fear, beauty and the unknown. Since 2012. Hosted by Jeff Emtman and others.
    Content:
    Weird and UnusualPoetic Storytelling
  30. Reduced Shakespeare Company Podcast
    Reduced Shakespeare Company Podcast
    The world’s longest-running theatre podcast, which Broadway World calls “one of the Top 10 Podcasts for Theatre Fans!” HEAR HERE!
    Content:
    Poetic Storytelling
  31. 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 AnalysisPoetry InterviewsPoetic Storytelling
  32. VS
    VS
    VS is a light-hearted podcast about the little debates that are always a big deal to someone. Arsenal VS Spurs. McDonald’s VS KFC. Twitter VS TikTo...
    Content:
    Feminist PoetryPoetry AnalysisPoetry for Emotional ExpressionPoetry InterviewsPoetry PodcastsPoetic Storytelling
    +1
  33. In Strange Woods: A Musical Podcast
    In Strange Woods: A Musical Podcast
    A new podcast musical from the producer of The Bright Sessions and creators Jeff Luppino-Esposito, Brett Ryback, and Matt Sav. After a tragedy in t...
    Content:
    FictionPoetic Storytelling
    When:
    Commuting
  34. Storytellers Telling Stories
    Storytellers Telling Stories
    A podcast harkening back to the Golden Age of Radio, creating a “theatre of the mind” with writers, actors, and musicians, hosted by Jude Brewer.
    Content:
    Barroom StoriesLiterary Adventure FictionLiterature AdaptationPersonal MemoirsPoetic Storytelling
    Audience:
    Book LoversWriters
  35. 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:
    Book ClubPoetry AnalysisPoetry for Emotional ExpressionPoetry InterviewsPoetry PodcastsPoetic Storytelling
  36. Poetry For All
    Poetry For All
    This podcast is for those who already love poetry and for those who know very little about it. In this podcast, we read a poem, discuss it, see wha...
    Content:
    Poetry AnalysisPoetry PodcastsPoetic Storytelling
    Goal:
    Learning New Skills
    When:
    Focused Learning
  37. Story Discovery Podcast [Short Stories | Poetry | Flash Fiction | Audiobook]
    Story Discovery Podcast [Short Stories | Poetry | Flash Fiction | Audiobook]
    Onyx Publications presents the Story Discovery Podcast, offering free, narrated short stories, poetry, and flash fiction that appear in Etched Onyx...
    Content:
    Poetic Storytelling
  38. Poem Talk
    Poem Talk
    A collection of heartfelt poems by various poignant poets.
    Content:
    Poetry AnalysisPoetry for Emotional ExpressionPoetry InterviewsPoetry PodcastsSpoken Word PoetryPoetic Storytelling
  39. 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:
    Poetry AnalysisPoetry InterviewsPoetry PodcastsSpoken Word PoetryPoetic Storytelling
  40. Words in the Air
    Words in the Air
    Words in the Air is a completed anthology podcast featuring over 600 immersive poetry episodes crafted over seven years. A cinematic archive of voi...
    Content:
    Poetic Storytelling
  41. 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:
    Poetry AnalysisPoetry for Emotional ExpressionPoetry InterviewsPoetry PodcastsSpoken Word PoetryPoetic Storytelling
    When:
    Doing Chores
  42. The Kitchen Sisters Present
    The Kitchen Sisters Present
    The Kitchen Sisters Present… Stories from the b-side of history. Lost recordings, hidden worlds, people possessed by a sound, a vision, a mission. ...
    Content:
    CulturePoetic Storytelling
    Goal:
    Following a Story
  43. 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 ClubPersonal StorytellingPoetry InterviewsPoetry PodcastsPoetic Storytelling
    +1
    Audience:
    Book LoversWomen WritersWriters
    Goal:
    Writing a Book
  44. KnotWork Myth & Storytelling
    KnotWork Myth & Storytelling
    On KnotWork, we explore the mythology and folklore of Ireland, and beyond. Episodes begin with a story, followed by a deep dive conversation about ...
    Content:
    World MythologyPoetic Storytelling
  45. The Slowdown
    The Slowdown
    The Slowdown is a podcast for anyone craving a place to land in a busy, changing world. Hosted by Katherine Gluck, yoga teacher and embodiment coac...
    Content:
    Feminist PoetryHealing and WaitingHolistic WellnessMeditation PracticePoetry AnalysisPoetic Storytelling
    +7
    Audience:
    Yoga Practitioners
    Goal:
    Emotional WellnessRelaxing
    When:
    Background NoiseQuick Listen
  46. Quintessential Poetry: A Global Poetry & Spoken Word Poetry Podcast
    Quintessential Poetry: A Global Poetry & Spoken Word Poetry Podcast
    Quintessential Poetry is an award‑nominated global poetry and spoken word podcast featuring poets, storytellers, performers, and creative writers f...
    Content:
    ArtsPoetry InterviewsPoetry PodcastsSpoken Word PoetryPoetic Storytelling
    Audience:
    Creators
  47. 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 PoetryPoetry for Emotional ExpressionPoetry InterviewsPoetry PodcastsSpoken Word PoetryPoetic Storytelling
    Audience:
    Writers
    When:
    Background Noise
  48. Poet Archives🌸🎧 | Personal Poems & Self Published Poetry
    Poet Archives🌸🎧 | Personal Poems & Self Published Poetry
    Episodes dropping every Tuesday @12pm EST🌸Please call me Doll♡Poetry became my outlet, my coping mechanism to escape the world or at least stay cal...
    Content:
    ArtsPoetry PodcastsPoetic Storytelling
    Audience:
    CreatorsWriters
  49. Eh Poetry Podcast - Canadian poems read 3 times, each with a slight difference.
    Eh Poetry Podcast - Canadian poems read 3 times, each with a slight difference.
    A space to listen to poetry like you listen to your favourite music, on repeat! We feature poetry from poets who call Canada home with the goal of ...
    Content:
    Poetic Storytelling
  50. Mindful Poetic Stories Podcast
    Mindful Poetic Stories Podcast
    Mindful poetic stories podcast by Patricia Ahern takes you on a journey through her personal experience of growth and development, the path to gett...
    Content:
    Personal ReflectionPoetic Storytelling
  51. Commonplace
    Commonplace
    Rooted in the Renaissance tradition of Commonplace book-keeping, this podcast explores the personal and poignant aspects of our lives. Join Katie M...
    Content:
    Poetry InterviewsPoetry PodcastsPoetic Storytelling
    Audience:
    Writers
  52. Creative Writing Outloud
    Creative Writing Outloud
    Your place to hear the latest fiction and poetry from America's creative writers. Tune in every Tuesday for brand-new short stories, poetry, and fi...
    Content:
    Poetic Storytelling
  53. Storybound
    Storybound
    Content:
    Writing CraftPoetic Storytelling
    Audience:
    Book LoversWriters
    Goal:
    Following a Story
    Style:
    Narrative Storytelling
  54. Emerald Podcast
    Emerald Podcast
    This is the YouTube channel “TheEmeraldchannel” podcast. We are just here hanging out
    Content:
    World MythologyPoetic Storytelling
  55. Literary Happy Hour with Obvious State
    Literary Happy Hour with Obvious State
    Content:
    Poetic Storytelling
  56. The Poetic Podcast
    The Poetic Podcast
    Content:
    Poetic Storytelling