8 Best Contemporary Poetry Podcasts

1. Spoken Word

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Spoken Word is a half hour program dedicated to poetry and performance. We provide a grassroots platform on 3CR for the poetry community, making connection between live performance, printed literature and radio listeners. Our guests are contemporary poets who read and discuss their works. Spoken Word is inherently eclectic and gives voice to diverse forms of poetic expression. MORE Hosts Di Cousens, Indrani Perera, Tina Giannoukos, Waffle IronGirl
Producer/Network Di Cousens, Indrani Perera, Tina Giannoukos, and Waffle IronGirl
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2. The American Poetry Review

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Founded in 1972, The American Poetry Review is dedicated to reaching a worldwide audience with a diverse array of the best contemporary poetry and literary criticism. The podcast features guest interviews and lots of poetry talk from APR editor Elizabeth Scanlon, along with co-hosts and guests.Learn more about APR at aprweb.org.MORE Hosts Elizabeth Scanlon, Steven Kleinman
Producer/Network The American Poetry Review
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 21Facebook 18.6KTwitter 14.2KInstagram 14.2K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Since Nov 2019 Get Email Contact

3. Classical Poets Live

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Join author Andrew Benson Brown as he discusses the contemporary classical poetry scene with top practitioners of the craft, and discover what it takes to be a great poet. abensonbrown.substack.comMORE Producer/Network Andrew Benson Brown
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4. Prufrock's House of Poetry

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Prufrock's House of Poetry is a podcast dedicated to interviews with poets from all over the world. Host Alex M. Frankel asks poets about their work, their writing habits, their craft, their thoughts on the status of poetry in the contemporary world, and many other things besides. Poets also perform individual poems, either published or unpublished. Join us once a month for fascinating conversations with all kinds of practitioners of the art of poetry: page poets, slam poets, academics, hermits, poets standing in the limelight and poets struggling in the quiet poetic hinterlands.MORE Email ****@att.net
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5. Mimraj Pandeya

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Welcome to my podcast, which is dedicated to my poetry lovers! I bring you the best Nepali Kavita with high-quality audio recitations, featuring legendary poets like Laxmi Prasad Devkota, Bhupi Sherchan, and Madhav Prasad Ghimire, along with modern and contemporary poetry that resonates deeply with today's audience. #MimrajVoice #NepaliPoetry #NepaliKabitaBachanMORE Producer/Network Mimraj Pandeya
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6. Perfectly Poetic

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Perfectly Poetic is a podcast that digs into poetry from every angle—classic, modern, obscure, and everything in between. Hosted by Allen Mowery, it's a show for the curious and the critical, exploring the meaning, context, and cultural weight behind the lines. It's not about idolizing poets or pretending every poem is profound. It's about engaging with language, questioning assumptions, and finding unexpected insight in verse—whether it moves you, annoys you, or leaves you wondering why it exists.MORE Email ****@perfectlypoetic.com
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7. The Poetry Tavern

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Welcome to The Poetry Tavern, a show about poetry and all its parts. Join us as we explore the world of poetry, from classic verses to contemporary works, discussing what poetry truly means and how it touches our lives. Hosted by Charlotte, every Sunday brings a new episode exploring different aspects of poetry, from classic forms to contemporary works.MORE Email ****@thepoetrytavern.co.uk
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8. KMUD-Voices with Wil Gibson

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KMUD's poetry show 'Voices' features former Eureka,CA Poet Laureate, Wil Gibson reads poetry written by local poet's and poets from away, and tells stories from poetry circles around the country and in our own backyard. A focus on contemporary poetry with classics and favorites thrown in, as well as the occasional interview with a poet or poetry adjacent individuals.MORE Email ****@kmud.org
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