30 Best Lyric Poetry Podcasts

1. Poetry Unbound

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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 doorways of brilliant poems and walks you through — each one has wisdom to offer and questions to ask you.Already a listener? There's also a book (Poetry Unbound: 50 Poems to Open Your World), a Substack newsletter with a vibrant conversation in the comments, and occasional gatherings.more Host Pádraig Ó Tuama
Producer/Network On Being Studios
Email ****@onbeing.org
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 4.9KFacebook 191.3KTwitter 75.5KInstagram 275.7K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Since Dec 2019 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. The Poetry Magazine Podcast

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The Poetry Magazine Podcast takes listeners on an audio journey into and beyond the pages of Poetry. Hear poets share the surprises, confusions, and desires that keep them writing. Hosted by Cindy Juyoung Ok and produced by Rachel James.more Host Cindy Juyoung Ok
Producer/Network Poetry Foundation
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 241Facebook 290.9KTwitter 230.1KInstagram 298.6K Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. Poetry Centered

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Linger in the space between a poem being spoken and being heard. Poetry Centered features curated selections from Voca, the University of Arizona Poetry Center's online audiovisual archive of more than 1,000 recordings of poets reading their work during visits to the Center between 1963 and today. In each episode, a guest poet introduces three poems from Voca, sharing their insights about the remarkable performances recorded in our archive. Each episode concludes with the guest poet reading a poem of their own.more Host Julie Swarstad Johnson
Producer/Network University of Arizona Poetry Center
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 26Facebook 13.3KTwitter 6.1KInstagram 5.9K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Since Jun 2020 Get Email Contact

4. Audio Poem of the Day

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Audio recordings of classic and contemporary poems read by poets and actors, delivered every day.
Producer/Network Poetry Foundation
Email ****@poetryfoundation.org
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 581Facebook 290.9KTwitter 295.4KInstagram 298.6K Avg Length 3 min Format Bite size Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

5. Arji's Poetry Pickle Jar

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Arji's Poetry Pickle Jar is a place where we pickle the poems you'll love. Each week we invite a published poet into the studio to share a poem they love. We dismantle and dissect it, we open it up so you the listener can see it in a completely new way. This podcast is for newcomers and professionals, for teachers, young people and for everyone in between.more Host Arji Manuelpillai
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 13 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Since Nov 2020 Get Email Contact

6. Read Me a Poem

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Each week, listen to Amanda Holmes introduce and read a poem, beautifully. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Host Amanda Holmes Duffy
Producer/Network The American Scholar
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 117Facebook 15.9KTwitter 14.1KInstagram 4.5K Avg Length 4 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

7. Rattle Poetry

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Meet a new poet every week, as they talk life and share poems with Rattle's editor, Timothy Green. All that, plus Poets Respond and the Prompt Lines—live every Monday! Rattle is a publication of the Rattle Foundation, an independent 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the practice of poetry, and is not affiliated with any other organization.more Host Timothy Green
Producer/Network Rattlecast
Email ****@rattle.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 92Facebook 32.4KTwitter 16.9KInstagram 19.8K Avg Length 110 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

8. A Mouthful of Air: Poetry with Mark McGuinness

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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 McGuinness reading classic poems and sharing his thoughts on what makes them great.more Host Mark McGuinness
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 91Facebook 92Twitter 340Instagram 125 Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. Uncut Poetry

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Sunil Bhandari is a poet by compulsion. He says he survives in this world because he can get to write poetry. This podcast is of his poetry.
Host Sunil Bhandari
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12Twitter 779Instagram 1.8K Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact

10. Poetry For Now

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Truthful, humorous and insightful poetry to uplift and brighten your day. Hosted and written by Martin Strasmore. The resounding gongs, played by Kassandra Strasmore, offer an experience of peace and tranquility. Good poetry can open up the mind and heart to new ways of seeing the world, accepting difficulties and embracing opportunities for transformation. Each episode is intended to support and uplift the world and to renew our respect for each other and nature.more Host Martin Strasmore
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Since Apr 2020 Get Email Contact

11. Words That Burn

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Are you curious about poetry but find it a bit intimidating? Tune into Words that Burn , the podcast that aims to demystify poetry, one captivating poem at a time. Hosted by Ben, an Irish poetry enthusiast, this podcast takes a closer look at the world of poetic expression and technique. Each episode offers a comprehensive analysis of a selected poem, exploring the poet's biography, the cultural and historical backdrop, and the literary techniques that make these works profoundly moving...more Producer/Network Benjamin Collopy
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 22Instagram 566 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. The New Yorker: Poetry

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Readings and conversation with The New Yorker's poetry editor, Kevin Young.
Host Kevin Young
Producer/Network The New Yorker
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 800Facebook 5.4MTwitter 8.3MInstagram 9M Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Since Dec 2013 Get Email Contact

13. Poetry Pause

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Join us, two poetry nerds, as we investigate a great poem and try to get inspired by it.
Hosts Philippa Davies, Emma S Baines
Producer/Network Philippa Davies
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7Facebook 170Twitter 1.4K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact

14. Planet Poetry

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Love poetry? Join Robin and Peter and their guests as they read poems, chat about all things poetry and generally explore the bedazzling world of Planet Poetry. Since we started this podcast in 2020 we've interviewed dozens of poets and poetry editors, discussed all the thorny issues about the poetry world and delved into our favourite poetry past and present. We don't have sponsors and we don't interrupt the flow with ads, so if you like what we do, please buy us a coffee or two at buymeacoffee.com/planetpoetry to help keep the poddy going! Thanks!more Hosts Robin Houghton, Peter Kenny
Producer/Network Robin Houghton & Peter Kenny
Email ****@robinhoughton.com
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Apple Reviews 8Twitter 284 Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

15. Poem-a-Day

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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 series is made possible by you, our readers and listeners. Theme music by Kat Rejsek. Audio engineering by Genevieve Shubeck. Learn more about Poem-a-Day and, if you can, please consider supporting this series by making a gift at poets.org/give.more Host Willie Perdomo
Producer/Network The Academy of American Poets
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 101Facebook 219.7KTwitter 371KInstagram 144.6K Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact

16. Poetry For All

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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 what makes it tick, learn how it works, grow from it, and then read it one more time.Introducing our brand new Poetry For All website: https://poetryforallpod.com! Please visit the new website to learn more about our guests, search for thematic episodes (ranging from Black History Month to the season of autumn), and subscribe to our newsletter.more Hosts Joanne Diaz, Abram Van Engen
Producer/Network Joanne Diaz and Abram Van Engen
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 226Facebook 2.2KTwitter 331Instagram 4.3K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact

17. The Slowdown: Poetry & Reflection Daily

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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 lives and the lives of others, to help us live creatively and compassionately, to use that attention to lean into wonder, and joy, and truth, and to find hope — to keep hoping. The Slowdown community knows that reflecting on a poem, every weekday, can connect us to our inner world and the world around us...more Host Major Jackson
Producer/Network American Public Media
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 1.4KFacebook 6.2KInstagram 18.3K Avg Length 7 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

18. The Daily Poem

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The Daily Poem offers one essential poem each weekday morning. From Shakespeare and John Donne to Robert Frost and Emily Dickinson, The Daily Poem curates a broad and generous audio anthology of the best poetry ever written, read-aloud by David Kern and an assortment of various contributors. Some lite commentary is included and the shorter poems are often read twice, as time permits.The Daily Poem is presented by Goldberry Studios. dailypoempod.substack.commore Host David Kern
Producer/Network Goldberry Studios
Email ****@circeinstitute.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 898Twitter 460 Avg Length 4 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

19. Beyond the Verse

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Welcome to 'Beyond the Verse,' the official podcast of PoemAnalysis.com. Embark on a literary journey where we explore specific poems, delve into poets, and uncover the intricate world of poetry. Each episode is dedicated to learning about the art and craft of poetry. Join us as we answer questions from Poetry+ users, provide insightful analyses, and discuss all things poetry. Whether you're a seasoned poetry lover or a curious newcomer, 'Beyond the Verse' promises to enrich your understanding and appreciation of the poetic world...more Producer/Network PoemAnalysis.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 10 Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

20. The Poetic Turn

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The Poetic Turn is a podcast hosted by Darren Stephens and Evan Carlson that explores poems and poetry through conversation—thoughtful, curious, and welcoming. Each episode invites listeners into close encounters with poems: how they work, why they matter, and what they can offer us.The show is for anyone who wants more poetry in their world. Whether you're brand new to poetry, returning after a long absence, or already comfortable reading and discussing poems, The Poetic Turn meets you where you are—without gatekeeping, jargon for its own sake, or academic posturing...more Email ****@darrensvoice.com
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21. Poetry Moment

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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 Northwest — and occasionally beyond.Poetry Moment airs one poem on KPBX each weekday at 9am; a single reader curates the entire week's worth of poetry. Sometimes the poems are the reader's own, and sometimes they're written by poets whose work they admire and want to share with listeners.Since its start in 2018, Poetry Moment has featured readers ranging from the Washington State Poet Laureate and popular local slam poets to listeners who simply want to give voice to a few of their favorite pieces.Are you interested in reading for Poetry Moment too? If so, e-mai..more Hosts Jim Tevenan, E.J. Iannelli
Producer/Network Jim Tevenan
Email ****@kpbx.org
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 8Facebook 6.6KTwitter 2.9KInstagram 2.7K Avg Length 3 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

22. Poem of the Day

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I read a poem every dayhttps://linktr.ee/poemoftheday
Producer/Network Micah Westcott
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23. One Poem Only

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A daily reading. A quiet moment. One poem, center stage: just for now, just for you. A one-night-only show, in verse. Come back tomorrow. The curtain rises again.
Producer/Network Maggie Devers
Email ****@the-artset.com
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24. The Daily Poem

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Daily poems focusing on a single human emotion in a style of a famous poet.
Producer/Network Amalia Dupray
Email ****@klassicstudios.com
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25. Between Bars

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Between Bars is a poetry podcast in which we share not only poems, but the stories and inspiration behind the lines. Hosted by author and performance poet Sheryl Leigh, this podcast is a lyrical journey of truth and hope.more Producer/Network SheryLeigh
Email ****@sheryleigh.com
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26. Close Readings

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One poem. One guest. Each episode, Kamran Javadizadeh, a poetry critic and professor of English, talks to a different leading scholar of poetry about a single short poem that the guest has loved. You'll have a chance to see the poem from the expert's perspective—and also to think about some big questions: How do poems work? What can they make happen? How might they change our lives?more Producer/Network Kamran Javadizadeh
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 115 Avg Length 91 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

27. Enter Poem

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Enter Poem Podcast is a slow, soft space to feel poetry. To fall in love with poems! Hosted by poet and performer Amy Singh, this podcast opens the door to poems that arrive just when we need them. In each episode, we enter the heart of a poem, and let it enter ours. amysingh.substack.commore Producer/Network Amy Singh
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28. The Well Read Poem

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Because reading is interpretation, The Well Read Poem aims to teach you how to read with understanding! Hosted by poet Thomas Banks of The House of Humane Letters, these short episodes will introduce you to both well-known and obscure poets and will focus on daily recitation, historical and intellectual background, elements of poetry, light explication, and more!Play this podcast daily and practice reciting! The next week, get a new poem. Grow in your understanding and love of poetry by learning how to read well! Brought to you by The Literary Life Podcast.more Host Thomas Banks
Email ****@gmail.com
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29. pause for a poem

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A quiet pocket in your day.
Each episode, a single poem - spoken with care.
Some are old favourites. Some, my own.
All are offered as invitations to pause…
to feel, to breathe, to remember the beauty of being alive.Let the wonder of words find you - whether you're walking the dog, sipping your morning tea or in between the noise.
Because sometimes, a single poem is all it takes to shift the whole sky.more Email ****@gmail.com
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30. The Unspoken Words

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Welcome to the poetry podcast 'The unspoken words'. In this podcast am gonna upload the poems based on anything. It could be a narrative one , a lyric poetry or just a simple verse or some short kind of poem . So, hope you guys enjoy listening all of them. ?. If you want to suggest me anything then you can send your kind opinions using my email address below : ****@gmail.commore Producer/Network Tan-x 123
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