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53 Best Poetry Podcasts (2026)

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The poetry podcasts space keeps producing fresh voices and long-running favorites. This list rounds up 53 of the best, including The New Yorker: Fiction, Poetry Unbound, and Close Readings.

  1. The New Yorker: Fiction
    The New Yorker: Fiction
    A monthly reading and conversation with the New Yorker fiction editor Deborah Treisman.
    Content:
    ArtsAudio FictionAuthor InterviewsBook ClubCulturePoetry Podcasts
    +8
    Audience:
    Book LoversWriters
    Goal:
    Learning New SkillsSleeping BetterTo 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 ClubCultureFeminist PoetryPersonal ReflectionPoetry Podcasts
    +7
    Audience:
    Book LoversWriters
    Goal:
    Relaxing
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    Background NoiseQuick Listen
  3. 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 ClubPoetic StorytellingPoetry AnalysisPoetry InterviewsStory AnalysisPoetry Podcasts
    Audience:
    Book Lovers
    When:
    Focused Learning
  4. The Slowdown: Poetry & Reflection Daily
    The Slowdown: Poetry & Reflection Daily
    Host Maggie Smith is your daily poetry companion. Poetry is one of the greatest tools we have to wield our own attention — to consider our own live...
    Content:
    Poetry AnalysisSpoken Word PoetryPoetry Podcasts
    Audience:
    College StudentsStudents
    When:
    Quick Listen
  5. The New Yorker: Poetry
    The New Yorker: Poetry
    Readings and conversation with The New Yorker's poetry editor, Kevin Young.
    Content:
    Poetic StorytellingPoetry AnalysisPoetry InterviewsSpoken Word PoetryPoetry Podcasts
    Audience:
    Book Lovers
  6. 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 DiasporaPoetic StorytellingPoetry AnalysisSpoken Word PoetryPoetry Podcasts
    Style:
    Narrative StorytellingSolo Commentary
    When:
    Long Drive
  7. Bookworm
    Bookworm
    Bookworm is dedicated to doing more than just reading books. Mike Schmitz & Cory Hixson read a book every two weeks and discuss ways to apply the a...
    Content:
    Author InterviewsWriting CraftPoetry Podcasts
    Audience:
    Book Lovers
    Goal:
    Writing a Book
  8. 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 AnalysisPoetry for Emotional ExpressionPoetry InterviewsPoetry Podcasts
    +1
  9. The Poetry Cafe
    The Poetry Cafe
    Open Mic, Spoken Word Poetry, Live Shows, Music and Interviews with artists from around the world
    Content:
    Poetry InterviewsSpoken Word PoetryPoetry Podcasts
  10. 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:
    Poetic StorytellingPoetry InterviewsPoetry Podcasts
  11. 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 ClubPoetic StorytellingPoetry AnalysisPoetry for Emotional ExpressionPoetry InterviewsPoetry Podcasts
    Audience:
    Book Lovers
  12. Something Borrowed Podcast With Harry Baker
    Something Borrowed Podcast With Harry Baker
    A live performance podcast hosted by World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker featuring special guests from the worlds of poetry, comedy and music.
    Content:
    Poetry Podcasts
  13. 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:
    ArtsPoetic StorytellingPoetry AnalysisPoetry Podcasts
    Audience:
    Book Lovers
    When:
    Quick Listen
  14. Poem-a-Day
    Poem-a-Day
    Poem-a-Day is the original, daily poetry series featuring new poems by today’s poets. Produced by the Academy of American Poets, this free digital ...
    Content:
    Poetry AnalysisSpoken Word PoetryPoetry Podcasts
  15. The WildStory: A Podcast of Poetry and Plants by The Native Plant Society of New Jersey
    The WildStory: A Podcast of Poetry and Plants by The Native Plant Society of New Jersey
    The Wildstory: A Podcast of Poetry and Plants by The Native Plant Society of New Jersey, is hosted by Ann E. Wallace, Poet Laureate of Jersey City....
    Content:
    Poetry AnalysisPoetry Podcasts
  16. Breaking Form: a Poetry and Culture Podcast
    Breaking Form: a Poetry and Culture Podcast
    James Allen Hall and Aaron Smith talk about their favorite poems and poets, interview amazing writers, laugh a lot, gossip, and get real about life...
    Content:
    Poetic StorytellingPoetry InterviewsPoetry Podcasts
  17. 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 AnalysisPoetry for Emotional ExpressionPoetry InterviewsSpoken Word PoetryPoetry Podcasts
    When:
    Doing Chores
  18. Lunar Poetry Podcasts
    Lunar Poetry Podcasts
    A series of discussions, interviews and live recordings with poets from the UK and abroad in which we examine the writing process. Now hosted by Pe...
    Content:
    Poetry InterviewsSpoken Word PoetryPoetry Podcasts
  19. Poetry Pea - haiku and other English Language Japanese short forms
    Poetry Pea - haiku and other English Language Japanese short forms
    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 wr...
    Content:
    Poetry Podcasts
  20. 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:
    Loneliness StudiesPoetry AnalysisPoetry for Emotional ExpressionPoetry InterviewsSpoken Word PoetryPoetry Podcasts
  21. 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 StorytellingPoetry AnalysisPoetry InterviewsSpoken Word PoetryPoetry Podcasts
  22. 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:
    Poetic StorytellingPoetry AnalysisPoetry Podcasts
    Goal:
    Learning New Skills
    When:
    Focused Learning
  23. The Verb
    The Verb
    Ian McMillan hosts Radio 4's cabaret of the word, featuring the best poetry, new writing and performance.
    Content:
    Poetry InterviewsPoetry Podcasts
  24. Poem Talk
    Poem Talk
    A collection of heartfelt poems by various poignant poets.
    Content:
    Poetic StorytellingPoetry AnalysisPoetry for Emotional ExpressionPoetry InterviewsSpoken Word PoetryPoetry Podcasts
  25. 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 ClubPoetic StorytellingPoetry AnalysisPoetry for Emotional ExpressionPoetry InterviewsPoetry Podcasts
  26. 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 StorytellingPoetic StorytellingPoetry InterviewsPoetry Podcasts
    +1
    Audience:
    Book LoversWomen WritersWriters
    Goal:
    Writing a Book
  27. Rattle Poetry
    Rattle Poetry
    Join Timothy Green, editor of Rattle, for The Rattlecast — the longest free-wheeling, longform livestreaming poetry podcast on the planet. Every Mo...
    Content:
    Poetry InterviewsPoetry Podcasts
  28. 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 PoetryPoetic StorytellingPoetry AnalysisPoetry for Emotional ExpressionPoetry InterviewsPoetry Podcasts
    +1
  29. The Poetry Space_
    The Poetry Space_
    Join hosts Katie Dozier and Timothy Green for The Poetry Space_, a weekly poetry podcast featuring lively, free-wheeling discussions on poems, poet...
    Content:
    Poetry AnalysisPoetry InterviewsPoetry Podcasts
  30. 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:
    Poetry InterviewsSpoken Word PoetryPoetry Podcasts
  31. The Hive Poetry Collective
    The Hive Poetry Collective
    Airing on KSQD 90.7 FM most Sundays at 8:00, the Hive Poetry Collective is a buzz of poets in Santa Cruz, California— a swarm of radio conversation...
    Content:
    Poetry InterviewsPoetry Podcasts
  32. PoemTalk at the Writers House
    PoemTalk at the Writers House
    Kelly Writers House impresario Al Filreis leads a lively roundtable discussion of a single poem with a series of rotating guests including Tracie M...
    Content:
    Literary TheoryPoetry AnalysisPoetry for Emotional ExpressionPoetry InterviewsPoetry Podcasts
  33. The Jaime David Podcast (A Creative Writing and Poetry Analysis Podcast)
    The Jaime David Podcast (A Creative Writing and Poetry Analysis Podcast)
    The Jaime Daivd Podcast explores poetry, poetry analysis, poetry interpretation, and creative writing. Discover poetry insights and poetry craft th...
    Content:
    ArtsFictionWriting CraftPoetry Podcasts
    Audience:
    Writers
  34. 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 PracticePoetic StorytellingPoetry Podcasts
    +7
    Audience:
    Yoga Practitioners
    Goal:
    Emotional WellnessRelaxingSleeping Better
    When:
    Background NoiseQuick Listen
  35. Poetry Moment
    Poetry Moment
    Presented by Spokane Public Radio, Poetry Moment is a program that showcases myriad poems as read by poets and poetry lovers from across the Inland...
    Content:
    Poetry Podcasts
  36. 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:
    ArtsPoetic StorytellingPoetry InterviewsSpoken Word PoetryPoetry Podcasts
    Audience:
    Creators
  37. Alden Carrow's Poetry Podcast
    Alden Carrow's Poetry Podcast
    🎙️ Step into the world of indie poetry with Alden Carrow — a weekly poetry podcast where every verse has a story, and every story finds its voice. ...
    Content:
    Poetry Podcasts
  38. The Creative Process
    The Creative Process
    The Creative Process is a behind-the-scenes look at how real estate content actually gets made — and what actually works. Hosted by Bob Tompkins an...
    Content:
    ArtsCreative AttentionCreative ProcessFashion IndustryPoetry InterviewsPoetry Podcasts
  39. The American Poetry Review
    The American Poetry Review
    Founded in 1972, The American Poetry Review is dedicated to reaching a worldwide audience with a diverse array of the best contemporary poetry and ...
    Content:
    Poetry InterviewsPoetry Podcasts
  40. 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 AnalysisPoetry for Emotional ExpressionPoetry InterviewsPoetry Podcasts
    +1
    Audience:
    Writers
    When:
    Background Noise
  41. 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:
    ArtsPoetic StorytellingPoetry Podcasts
    Audience:
    CreatorsWriters
  42. 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 AnalysisPoetry InterviewsPoetry Podcasts
    Audience:
    Writers
    Goal:
    Writing a Book
  43. The Poetry Saloncast
    The Poetry Saloncast
    Award-winning Poetry Saloncast hosts Tresha Faye Haefner and Douglas Manuel interview their favorite poets and poet entrepreneurs, asking them what...
    Content:
    Poetry InterviewsPoetry Podcasts
  44. The Poetry Gods
    The Poetry Gods
    The Poetry Gods are here to show you how to not be wack in 2016 & beyond. Interviews and stories about the people behind the poems. You don't have ...
    Content:
    Poetic StorytellingPoetry InterviewsPoetry Podcasts
  45. 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 AnalysisPoetry InterviewsPoetry Podcasts
  46. Good Poetry
    Good Poetry
    Welcome to Good Poetry, the podcast about exactly that. In each episode, we will interview poets, review poetry books, and have discussions to try ...
    Content:
    Poetry InterviewsPoetry Podcasts
  47. Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman
    Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman
    Nearly 160 years after it was first published, Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass continues to inspire, enthrall and educate generations of readers. Th...
    Content:
    Poetry Podcasts
  48. Poem of the Day
    Poem of the Day
    Dusted off from the archives are these poems of the day from 2006-07.
    Content:
    Poetry InterviewsPoetry Podcasts
  49. 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:
    Poetic StorytellingPoetry InterviewsPoetry Podcasts
    Audience:
    Writers
  50. The Poetryhood | الحيّ الشعري
    The Poetryhood | الحيّ الشعري
    The Poetryhood is a community dedicated to creating & celebrating grassroot poetry. We aspire to pioneer a poetic movement through our podcast. In ...
    Content:
    Poetry Podcasts
  51. A Way With Words
    A Way With Words
    This podcast is a collection of my writing, ranging from poems to thrillers to horrors to short stories.
    Content:
    L and DWriting CraftPoetry Podcasts
    Goal:
    Learning New SkillsWriting a Book
  52. SERVED WITH RICE
    SERVED WITH RICE
    SERVED WITH RICE is a literary and cultural podcast dedicated to amplifying marginalised voices through intimate, food-infused conversations about ...
    Content:
    Poetry Podcasts
  53. The Writer's Almanac with Garrison KeillorThe Writer's Almanac with Garrison Keillor
    The Writer's Almanac with Garrison KeillorThe Writer's Almanac with Garrison Keillor
    Content:
    Poetry AnalysisPoetry Podcasts