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How to Survive on an Island

2026/02/03

Stephanie Niu on being lost at sea, crab bridges, and finding the heart of the world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Multiverse of Me

2026/01/20

Diamond Forde on poison, fan fiction, and writing the Great American Vampire Novel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Poets We Lost in 2025

2025/12/30

Remembering Ellen Bryant Voigt, plus a few words on mortality by Andrea Gibson. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An Old Face

2025/12/16

Amanda Quaid on cancer, being bad in New York, and erotic hands. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An Impossible Wish

2025/12/02

Tracy K. Smith on her Hello Kitty notebook, automatic writing, and the afterlife. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Body of Water

2025/11/18

Chet'la Sebree on fertility, the ocean, and sonnets about menstruation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What Heaven Looks Like

2025/11/04

brittny ray crowell on grief, the scent of burning leaves, and finding her way back. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We Dream of Each Other

2025/10/21

Kay Gabriel on embarrassment, labor organizing, and the discipline of hope. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Glow in the Dark

2025/09/30

Martha Silano in memoriam: on blushing knees, fairy houses, and preparing your kids for loss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mentor for Life

2025/09/16

Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize winner Rigoberto González on immigration raids, rhythm, and his father’s last words. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Let the World Whisper

2025/09/02

Ahmad Almallah on Gaza, the moon, and the companionship of Paul Celan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A New Leaf

2025/08/19

KB Brookins on change, gym bros, and the stories that haven't been told. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sleep and Surrender

2025/08/05

Drew Ackerman on insomnia, late-night radio, and soothing his inner cynic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Museum of Stories

2025/07/22

Shin Yu Pai on professional breakup, desert art, and love in the archive.

The Last Touch

2025/07/08

Alina Stefanescu on ruins, fear of flying, and life in the Romanian Republic of Alabama.

Podcast reviews

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4.6 out of 5

437 reviews

C.D.R. Poet 2025/06/08

An incredible interviewer

There are so many poetry podcasts out there, but this one stands out — in a way that's enjoyable for both writers and non-writers — because of the dep...

Sarwa A 2025/05/21

A Voice Like Shelter

What a beautiful podcast! Whenever I need to breathe, to remember that softness and depth still exist in the world, I find my way back to de Groot and...

1jdc[] 2025/05/13

Thank you

I experience a moment of joy every time a new episode arrives. Thank you for your consistently interesting and enriching interviews.

jdngo123 2024/11/23

My love for this podcast

This podcast has been healing broken parts of my soul every time I listen to one of the episodes on my way to college the past three years! The host’s...

JGG090991 2024/11/04

So thoughtful & well done

This is my favorite poetry podcast. Helene is such a brilliant reader of poetry, and I really think she’s able to bring out something unique in each w...

Ctcbinctcezvinivd 2024/03/12

my favorite podcast currently

This podcast has inspired me to write more, and turned me on to so many great poets. The podcasters questions are so thoughtful and direct, it makes f...

Bethiebookworm 2023/07/19

The Best

I am a poet and avid, voracious poetry “learner,” so poetry podcasts have become essential for me. Helena de Groot is simply the best podcaster and re...

Elton Fan #1 2023/07/02

The best podcast around poetry

de Groot is simply one of the great readers of American poetry. I recommend this podcast to all of my friends.

Tillerkins 2022/01/02

One of the best interviewers and poetry discussions

This is one of the best poetry podcasts (I’ve listened to too many). The guests write vibrant poetry across a range of styles. The host,Helena de Gr...

Crowbar Man 2022/04/17

Not interested

I understand that this show captures the current popular inclinations in poetry. But I find the poems and discussions in most episodes uninteresting. ...

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