
Meet a new poet every week, as they talk life and share poems with Rattle's editor, Timothy Green. All that, plus Poets Respond and the Prompt Lines—live every Monday! Rattle is a publication of the Rattle Foundation, an independent 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the practice of poetry, and is not affiliated with any other organization.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 329 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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Julia B. Levine has appeared twice in Poets Respond, and she has a new chapbook, Lullaby for the Sixth Extinction, is just out from Wolfson Press. Her poetry awards include the 2015 Northern California Book Award for her fourth collection, Small Disa... more
Our scheduled guest, Billy Collins, was sick with a cold, so he postponed to January 19, 2026. Instead, we'll reveal this year's Pushcart Prize winners, and invite you to share your favorite poem that you wrote or published this year. You can still f... more
Jeff McRae’s debut collection, The Kingdom Where No One Dies, honors the ache and beauty of ordinary life. A contributor to Rattle dating back to 2004, Jeff lives in Vermont with his wife and three children. He earned a Masters in Writing from the Un... more
Richard Gilbert first appeared in episode 6 of the Rattlecast, way back in 2019. He earned a Ph.D. in Poetics and Depth Psychology at the Union Institute and University, 1990. In 1997, he moved to Japan to pursue Japanese haiku research. He is curren... 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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Weekly conversations with poets are the highlight of this show, focusing on their artistic journeys while sharing their work. Topics typically cover various facets of poetry, including personal narratives, craft discussions, and the emotional depths of writing, often highlighting how poetry intersects with broader social themes. Regular segments like 'Poets Respond' and open mic contributions from listeners enrich the experience, creating a vibrant community atmosphere around contemporary poetry.
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