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Poetry Off the Shelf

Poetry Foundation
Poetry
Sebastian Merrill
Identity
Trans Identity
Vietnamese Identity
Family Dynamics
Ghost Seeds
All the Voices Across the Great Divide
Writing Process
Cultural Expectations
Boxing
Israel-Palestine Conflict
Acceptance
Yoga
Bowery Poetry Club
City Lore
36 Ways To Write a Vietnamese Poem
Short Stories
Motherhood
Sara Henning

Producer 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.

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Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize winner Rigoberto González on immigration raids, rhythm, and his father’s last words.

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Recent Guests

Kay Gabriel
Poet and author, known for her works exploring dreams and queer identity.
Episode: We Dream of Each Other
Martha Silano
Poet and author of 'Terminal Surreal'
Episode: Glow in the Dark
Langdon Cook
Nature and wild foods writer; husband of Martha Silano.
Episode: Glow in the Dark
Stacey Loftich
Playwright and lifelong friend of Martha Silano.
Episode: Glow in the Dark
Rigoberto González
Acclaimed poet and author of 38 books, including poetry, memoirs, and children's literature.
Rutgers University
Episode: Mentor for Life
KB Brookins
Author of the memoir 'Pretty' and the poetry collection 'Freedom House.' They explore themes of identity, transition, and societal norms.
Episode: A New Leaf
Drew Ackerman
Creator of the Sleep With Me podcast.
Sleep With Me Podcast
Episode: Sleep and Surrender
Shin Yu Pai
Poet and museologist, creator of '10,000 Things', focused on storytelling through ordinary objects
Episode: Museum of Stories
Alina Stefanescu
Author of four poetry collections and a fiction writer and essayist.
Episode: The Last Touch

Host

Helena de Groot
Producer and host known for engaging poets in conversations about language, identity, and the creative process.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 691 ratings
  • 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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oreille attentive
    Francea month ago
  • 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 depth and specificity of the questions asked.

    These are questions that go beyond craft, into a person's mind, history, and humanity. Some questions are surprisingly direct and personal, which another interviewer might be afraid to ask, and they consistently take the conversation to new places that other podcasts don't reach. You can tell the guests a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C.D.R. Poet
    United States5 months ago
  • 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 her special guests!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sarwa A
    United States6 months ago
  • Thank you

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1jdc[]
    United States6 months ago
  • 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 voice and the great stories of the guests are very therapeutic to me, and as a poet myself, I wish to be a guest of the podcast one day.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jdngo123
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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There is recognition of the skillful interviewing style of the host, creating a warm atmosphere that encourages guests to open up.
Overall, feedback suggests that it's a vital podcast for anyone interested in modern poetry and its intersection with personal and societal themes.
Many find the intimate conversations to be both enriching and therapeutic, contributing positively to their own understanding of poetry and self.
Concerns have been raised about occasional technical issues and the podcast's affiliation with the Poetry Foundation, affecting some listeners' subscription decisions.
Listeners appreciate the depth and thoughtfulness of the host's questioning, which goes beyond craft to explore the guests' life experiences and motivations.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

We Dream of Each Other
Q: What do you hope people gain from reading your book?
A sense of empowerment in their ability to write and foster relationships through the intimate act of sharing dreams.
We Dream of Each Other
Q: How did your friends respond to sharing their dreams?
They had a range of feelings from excitement to hesitation, often feeling they weren't interesting enough to contribute.
We Dream of Each Other
Q: What do you think a dream is?
A symptom that is interpretable, as a representation of the psyche hiding from itself and meaning-making.
Mentor for Life
Q: How do you take in the news about immigration and enforcement today?
He expresses deep anger and sadness at the current state of immigration enforcement and how it echoes his experiences growing up in a family heavily impacted by these issues.
Mentor for Life
Q: What was it like to pick produce as a farm laborer?
González shares the physical demands of laboring in the fields, detailing how each crop required different techniques and respect for the labor involved.

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Recent guests on Poetry Off the Shelf include:

1. Kay Gabriel
2. Martha Silano
3. Langdon Cook
4. Stacey Loftich
5. Rigoberto González
6. KB Brookins
7. Drew Ackerman
8. Shin Yu Pai

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