
Join Timothy Green, editor of Rattle, for The Rattlecast — the longest free-wheeling, longform livestreaming poetry podcast on the planet. Every Monday we feature in-depth poet interviews, lively craft discussions, prompt-based open lines, and original poems responding to current events in Poets Respond. Experience authentic conversations, shared poetry, and live community interaction in this week... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 355 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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Adam Scheffler is the author of two books of poems: Heartworm, which won the 2021 Moon City Press Prize, and A Dog’s Life, which won the 2016 Jacar Press Book Contest. He is also the author of a book of literary criticism, So This Is What It Feels Li... more
D.M. Aderibigbe is from Lagos, Nigeria. His most recent book, 82nd Division, was selected for the National Poetry Series. His debut book, How the End First Showed, won the Brittingham Prize in Poetry, among other honors. He has received fellowships f... more
Amy M. Alvarez is the author of Makeshift Altar, winner of the 2025 American Book Award and CariCon Poetry Prize. Born to Jamaican and Puerto Rican parents in New York, New York, her work focuses on race, ethnicity, gender, place, and social justice.... more
Valentina Gnup is a two-time Rattle Poetry Prize Finalist, and also appears in our new Best of the Ekphrastic Challenge anthology. She received her bachelor's degree in journalism from CSUF in 1980 and her MFA in Creative Writing from Antioch Univers... more
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Great show, interviewing poets. Interesting, entertaining and lots to learn from. Love the open lines at the end too!
Always a pleasure and an education. Tim’s kindness, self-awareness, and humble expertise balance the discussion no matter the guest. The Terry Gross of poetry podcasts.
This is an excellent show with a conversation format about poetry, and what drives poets to the page. I highly recommend it if you enjoy, listening to poems and listening to poets, talk intelligently about poetry.
You can enjoy good poems and even become part of the community!
The best poetry podcast around!
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A weekly poetry-focused interview series that centers contemporary poets, their craft, and the writing process. Each episode features a long-form conversation with a guest poet, live readings, and additional segments like Poets Respond and Prompt Lines, which invite audience participation. The show frequently explores form, sound, memory, and the intersection of poetry with life, often pairing intimate craft discussions with multi-voice readings and community prompts. Noteworthy include a strong emphasis on collaboration, performance, and reader engagement, plus a track record of spotlighting both established and emerging poets across diverse backgrounds. The format and guest mix make it a fertile place for listeners who want actionable cra... more
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Recent guests on Rattle Poetry include:
1. Dami Aderibigbe
2. Amy Alvarez
3. Valentina Gnup
4. Robert Wrigley
5. Lisa Wells
6. Luigi Coppola
7. JeFF Stumpo
8. Alejandro Escudé
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