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Poetry Off the Shelf

Poetry Foundation

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.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes99Founded19 years ago
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4.6 out of 5 stars from 643 ratings
  • So thoughtful & well done

    This is my favorite poetry podcast. Helene is such a brilliant reader of poetry, and I really think she’s able to bring out something unique in each writer.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JGG090991
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great podcast!

    One of the best shows I’ve ever listened to. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oreille attentive
    France5 months ago
  • my favorite podcast currently

    This podcast has inspired me to write more, and turned me on to so many great poets. The podcasters questions are so thoughtful and direct, it makes for such beautiful conversations. I recommend this podcast to everyone I know!

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    5
    Ctcbinctcezvinivd
    United States9 months ago
  • Unsubscribed

    I actually love this podcast but I can’t stay subscribed to anything produced by Poetry Foundation due to their stance on the Gaza genocide. If poetry isn’t for truth and protest then what is it?

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    sallrocks
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • The Best

    I am a poet and avid, voracious poetry “learner,” so poetry podcasts have become essential for me. Helena de Groot is simply the best podcaster and reader of poetry out here right now. I was reminded by this the other day as I tuned back in to another popular poetry podcast, immediately remembering why I had stopped listening to it: that podcast host is utterly self-absorbed and spends an inordinate amount of time talking about herself, whining on and on about the woes of her own life. Lots of w... more

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    5
    Bethiebookworm
    United Statesa year ago

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