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Scottish Poetry Library Podcast

Scottish Poetry Library
Edinburgh
Robin Robertson
Jack Gilbert
Jane Hirshfield
Performance Poetry
Far Off Places
Andrea Gibson
Scottish Poetry Library
Eduardo Milán
Refusing Heaven
Nick Makoha
Film Poem
Poetry Film
Antonio Ochoa
Jem Rolls
Cancer
Brian Turner
Paris
Cat
Jean-Michel Basquiat

Podcasts from the Scottish Poetry Library, the world’s leading resource for poetry from Scotland and beyond.

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Latest Episodes

Our regular podcast host Samuel Tongue, after meeting with the Friends of the SPL group, rolls up his sleeves for one of his favourite poets, Selima Hill, examining two poems from her 1997 collection, Violet (Bloodaxe).

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Lights! Camera! Action! Poetry!

 

Nothing But The Film Poem is a new podcast from the Scottish Poetry Library which will be released into the wild 3 times per year. In this first episode Sam Tongue from SPL meets poetry filmmaker Steve Smart. They t... more

Regular podcast host Samuel Tongue, after a meetup with the Friends of the SPL group, rolls up his sleeves and gets thinking about two poems by Nick Makoha from his much acclaimed and award-listed 2025 masterpiece, The New Carthaginians (Penguin).

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Winner of all three Forward Prizes for poetry, Robin Robertson has had seven collections of poetry published and holds the distinction of writing the only poem ever nominated for the Booker Prize: his epic 2018 work The Long Take.

"Robertson's emoti... more

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Recent Guests

Steve Smart
Aficionado of the film poem who has led courses on it
Episode: Nothing But The Film Poem - Episode 1
Mohammed Moussa
Palestinian poet from Gaza
Gaza Poets Society / Gaza's Creative Allies
Episode: In Conversation with Mohammed Moussa
Valerie Gillies
poet and facilitator in Words for Well-Being
Scottish Poetry Library / Lapidus Scotland
Episode: In Conversation With Valerie Gillies
Antonio Ochoa
Poet, translator, editor, teacher
Episode: From the Archive: Antonio Ochoa and Eduardo Milán. July 2013
Brian Turner
American poet, essayist, and professor
University/academia (as discussed)
Episode: From the Archive: Brian Turner. May 2014
Andrea Gibson
Colorado's Poet Laureate (2023–2025) and acclaimed slam poet
Poet
Episode: Nothing But The Poem - Andrea Gibson
Ceris Aston
Editor of Far Off Places magazine
Far Off Places
Episode: From the Archive: Far Off Places. October 2014
Annie Rutherford
Editor of Far Off Places magazine
Far Off Places
Episode: From the Archive: Far Off Places. October 2014
Niall Foley
Contributor to Far Off Places, reader and reader/readers representative
Far Off Places
Episode: From the Archive: Far Off Places. October 2014

Hosts

Sam Tongue
Host of Nothing But The Poem; project coordinator at the Scottish Poetry Library
Jennifer Williams
Host of the Scottish Poetry Library Podcast; active host and editor

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 8 ratings
  • Difficult to hear

    Audio is terrible. Get a better microphone please!

    Also, in the Billy Collins poem “Tension,” the word you’re mangling as “OGLYARKY” is actually “oligarchy.” Billy Collins would be very disappointed that you neither knew the word he used in his poem (that he noted looking up 37 times) nor how to pronounce it!

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The show is valued for deep literary discussion and library-driven accessibility.
Listeners want higher audio quality and clearer pronunciation in episodes.
Some listeners note occasional pronunciation or factual errors in discussions.
Guests and topics are seen as well-curated for poetry enthusiasts and scholars.

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Apple Podcasts
#186
United Kingdom/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#58
Austria/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#116
Austria/Arts

Talking Points

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From the Archive: Jacob Polley. March 2015
Q: Do you enjoy using rhyme? Is that something that you would do consciously, or does that again happen quite sort of instinctively, depending on the poem?
Rhythm and rhyme are used flexibly; sometimes they provide a sense of surprise and fulfillment, at other times they may be less structured, depending on the poem's needs.
From the Archive: Jacob Polley. March 2015
Q: Shall I have another poem?
Yes, they proceed with another poem, moving from discussion of craft to the next reading.
In Conversation With Valerie Gillies
Q: How do you prepare to lead a session and select prompts?
You choose texts carefully, learn them by heart for recitation, and look for prompts that invite people to voice their own experiences in their own language, with attention to the duende/the musicality of the voice.
From the Archive: Brian Turner. May 2014
Q: Do you think there is anything that can't go into a poem?
Turner responds with caution to the Auschwitz dictum, suggesting he hopes poetry can encompass difficult subjects and refuses to limit what is possible, though acknowledging ethical and aesthetic considerations.
From the Archive: Brian Turner. May 2014
Q: Should we have another poem?
Turner indicates the process is intimate and iterative, with notebooks and diary-like entries shaping further poems rather than rushing to publish, emphasizing ongoing craft and reflection.

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What is Scottish Poetry Library Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The pod explores poetry through readings, close-textual discussion, and guest interviews, often centering Scottish poets and poetry-related resources. Episodes mix guided group readings, debates about form and meaning, and conversations with poets, editors, and translators about craft, publication, and reception. A notable pattern is the blend of library-driven access, live reading formats, and cross-country literary networks, making it appealing to poetry enthusiasts, librarians, and academics who enjoy collaborative interpretation and behind-the-scenes editorial insights. A standout aspect is its regular integration of library programs and community involvement, plus a wide range of guests from poets to editors and translators, offering b... more

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2. Mohammed Moussa
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