
PoemTalk at the Writers House, hosted by Al Filreis and based at Kelly Writers House in Philadelphia. PoemTalk is a collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania's Center for Programs in Contemporary Writing and Jacket2.org.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 168 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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George Fragopoulos, Chloe Tsolakoglou, and Christos Kalli join Al Filreis in the Wexler Studio at Kelly Writers House to discuss two sections from Book One and Two of George Economou's Ameriki.
Pattie McCarthy, Sophia DuRose, and Elizabeth Willis join Al Filreis in the Wexler Studio at Kelly Writers House to discuss Willis's "To Be Longing" and "Motion Pictures" from Liontaming in America.
Claire Marie Stancek, Sarah Riggs, and Laynie Browne join Al Filreis in the Wexler Studio at Kelly Writers House to discuss Etel Adnan's "Return from London."
Sarah Riggs, Laynie Browne, and Lee Ann Brown join Al Filreis at the Renee and Chaim Gross Foundation in New York City for a discussion of two poems by Stacy Doris: "Menage a trois" and "Month of Valentines."
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This is a wonderful podcast for those interested in learning an approach to contemporary poetry, often through “difficult“ poems, that encourages a variety of interpretations. The vibe is casual and congenial, while still maintaining an intellectual rigor. Archival recordings of the poets themselves are often included.
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A scholarly, poetry-focused discussion show that brings together poets, translators, critics, and regional literary figures to closely read and situate contemporary poetry within broader cultural and historical contexts. Episodes frequently center on individual poets or movements, blending rigorous close reading with biographical and community angles, local Philadelphia arts connections, and cross-disciplinary links to photography, translation, and music. Noteworthy is the ongoing emphasis on multilingual poetics, memory, and the social life of poetry—often anchored by live readings and archival material. The format tends to mix formal analysis with personal reminiscences, creating an informed yet accessible vibe that appeals to poetry enth... more
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PoemTalk at the Writers House launched 15 years ago and published 168 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on PoemTalk at the Writers House include:
1. Elizabeth Willis
2. Laynie Browne
3. Sarah Riggs
4. Claire Stancek
5. Guy D'Annolfo
6. Ernest Hilbert
7. Larry Robin
8. Pierre Joris
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