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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

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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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Recent Guests

Dami Aderibigbe
Poet, author of 82nd Division
University of Southern Mississippi; Akashic Books (publisher)
Episode: D.M. Aderibigbe Decolonizing Poetic Forms
Amy Alvarez
Author of Makeshift Altar; Afro-Latian poet focusing on race, ethnicity, gender, place, and social justice
Boston College (teaches writing and literature)
Episode: Amy M. Alvarez on Identity, Place, and the Poetic Spirit
Valentina Gnup
Poet; author of Ruined Music; two-time Rattle Poetry Prize finalist; based in Mill Valley, California
Poet; Author of Ruined Music
Episode: ep. 345 - Valentina Gnup
Robert Wrigley
Poet, author of The True Account of Myself as a Bird
Poet, Tupelo Press (Nemerov's Door)
Episode: ep. 344 - Robert Wrigley
Lisa Wells
Poet, essayist, documentarian; author of The Fire Passage and The Fix
Four Way Books; University of Iowa Press (Cool House Poets Series)
Episode: ep. 343 - Lisa Wells
Luigi Coppola
Poet, teacher, DIY music producer, multimedia artist, The Only Emperor
The Only Emperor / Rattle
Episode: ep. 342 - Luigi Coppola
JeFF Stumpo
Author of These Are the Waterfalls in My Head
Yas Press / Granite State Poetry Prize winner
Episode: ep. 341 - JeFF Stumpo
Alejandro Escudé
Poet/read on Poets Respond segment
Poets Respond participant
Episode: ep. 341 - JeFF Stumpo
Dante de Stefano
Poet and frequent Poets Respond guest
Poets Respond guest for Diver segment
Episode: ep. 340 - Alan Shapiro

Hosts

Tim Green
Host and editor, guides conversations, introduces guests, and oversees show structure.
Katie Dozier
Poem editor and host on Invited Prompt Lines segment; co-host for prompt-related content.
Timothy Green
Editor of Rattle Magazine and host across episodes, involved in long-form discussions and curation of guests.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 119 ratings
  • Must watch!

    Great show, interviewing poets. Interesting, entertaining and lots to learn from. Love the open lines at the end too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hemat M
    Australia2 years ago
  • Always

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eeltown
    United States2 years ago
  • Wonderful insights

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BonnieP'foot
    United States3 years ago
  • Poetry lovers!

    You can enjoy good poems and even become part of the community!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sahlore
    United States3 years ago
  • I love it!

    The best poetry podcast around!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chucksucksforeva
    United States3 years ago

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Audience notes the inclusive, community-driven format with reader prompts.
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D.M. Aderibigbe Decolonizing Poetic Forms
Q: What is the purpose or overarching aim the poet has for his work, beyond individual poems?
He aims to create a collection that uses a variety of traditional forms, but to 'Africanize' them and tie them to postcolonial Nigerian life, history, and language, thereby reclaiming form and giving voice to personal and national histories.
ep. 345 - Valentina Gnup
Q: What drew you to the ekphrastic form and the Ekphrastic Challenge anthology?
She explains that she often uses a single image or idea from the artwork as a loose connection, not a strict description, allowing the poem to emerge from personal associations while honoring the art.
ep. 345 - Valentina Gnup
Q: When did you first realize you were a poet?
Valentina recalls a moment in high school during a creative writing class when a line from Carl Sandburg sparked a realization that poetry could own a place in her life, followed by college experiences that affirmed poetry as her path.
ep. 344 - Robert Wrigley
Q: How do you balance clarity with mystery in longer poems?
He argues for a balance where one guide—often a clear line or image—helps readers stay oriented while allowing mystery to operate in the rest of the poem, with revision often tightening or loosening as needed.
ep. 344 - Robert Wrigley
Q: What drew you to poetry instead of other forms, and what was your entry point?
He describes an early teacher who mentored him into poetry and how that moment hooked him for life, steering him away from novels into the discipline and craft of poetry.

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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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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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