Poetry Off the Shelf
Poetry FoundationProducer Helena de Groot talks to poets about language, dreams, love and loss, identity, connection, anger, discomfort, the creative process, the state of the world and the world of the soul. Hard conversations are welcomed—laughter is, too.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 99 | Founded | 21 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArtsEducation | |||
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Helene’s studious approach, rich questions and deep engagement with authors are just a delight. I really appreciate the array of authors, subject matter, and life perspectives that this series offers. Poetry is a powerful vessel and this series reminds us of our humanity in such inhumane times.
Apple Podcasts5Portooley
United Statesa month ago - Great poets, exhausting interview question crafting
I find the interviewer’s process of crafting questions to be intrusively exhausting. I would prefer to hear more from the poet and to hear more of their poetry and the interviewer’s process to be more efficiently in the service of platforming the poet.
Apple Podcasts3SeawormUnited States2 months ago - About us and the world
It is so wonderful each time when poetry is a way for Helena….who is the most fantastic interviewer to share knowledge and love of poetry… and so much more Thank you!
Apple Podcasts5Bernadette 1882United States7 months ago - Rewarding
I so enjoy this podcast. The easy going but still penetrative style of interviewing which allows those poets being interviewed to be expansive in their answers while enabling the listener to both reflect and to learn. The episodes reward my love of the poetic form. Thank you.
Apple Podcasts5PineGroveCharlie
United Kingdom7 months ago - Great podcast!
After Michael Silverblatt quit Bookworm, it had been challenging to find solace in a podcast, until I stumbled upon Poetry Off the Shelf. So grateful for your work. Thank you!
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Apple Podcasts | #108 | United States/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #48 |  Canada/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #126 | Canada/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #52 |  Germany/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #110 | Germany/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #232 |  Australia/Arts/Books |
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A thoughtful, long-form interview series centered on poetry and the figures who create it. Conversations routinely weave craft with personal history, memory, migration, identity, and social themes, often blending readings with intimate storytelling. The show frequently features poets and writers who explore trauma, resilience, and culture, with occasional crossovers into neuroscience, Indigenous scholarship, and publishing. Its standout trait is a warm, probing interviewer who draws out philosophical and emotional undercurrents, making the episodes feel contemplative yet deeply human. This combination makes it a strong fit for listeners who want literary depth, personal narratives, and broader cultural context around poetry and language.
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Poetry Off the Shelf launched 21 years ago and published 99 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 Poetry Off the Shelf include:
1. Jae Nichelle
2. Sanam Sheriff
3. Ada Limón
4. Marcus Wicker
5. Emily Skaja
6. Fanny Howe
7. Maya C. Popa
8. Laura Kolbe
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