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The Poetry Magazine Podcast

Poetry Foundation
Poetry
Palestine
Nature
Mental Illness
Grief
Art
Plant Growth
Personal Growth
Creativity
Language
Violence
Activism
Identity
Scleroderma
Movement
Geography
Naomi Shihab Nye
Ferguson
Topeka
Maggie Nelson

The Poetry Magazine Podcast takes listeners on an audio journey into and beyond the pages of Poetry. Hear poets share the surprises, confusions, and desires that keep them writing. Produced by Rachel James.

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Latest Episodes

In the final episode of season 2, Marie Howe invites listeners to find what’s praisable. 

Matsuo Bashō wrote:

Wake, butterfly— 

it's late, we've miles 

to go together.

Poetry magazine presents Wake, Butterfly, a series of intimate portraits that i... more

Dawn Lundy Martin invites listeners to notice where the grief resides, then let it go.

Matsuo Bashō wrote:

Wake, butterfly—

it’s late, we’ve miles

to go together.

Poetry magazine presents Wake, Butterfly, a series of intimate portraits that invite... more

Manny Loley invites listeners to make an offering.

Matsuo Bashō wrote:

Wake, butterfly— 

it’s late, we’ve miles 

to go together.

Poetry magazine presents Wake, Butterfly, a series of intimate portraits that invite listeners to keep creating. The s... more

Maggie Nelson invites listeners to productively disassociate.

Matsuo Bashō wrote:

Wake, butterfly— 

it's late, we've miles 

to go together.

Poetry magazine presents Wake, Butterfly, a series of intimate portraits that invite listeners to keep crea... more

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Recent Guests

Marie Howe
Poet; Pulitzer Prize recipient (2025)
Poetry Magazine; Poet in Residence at St. John the Divine, New York City
Episode: Wake, Butterfly: What Else Is True? with Marie Howe
Dawn Lundy Martin
American poet and essayist
Pantheon Books (memoir forthcoming) / Poetry Magazine
Episode: Wake, Butterfly: Exorcise the Grief with Dawn Lundy Martin
Manny Loley
Poet, author of works including pieces in Poetry and The Diné Reader
Poetry Magazine / Diné poetry community
Episode: Wake, Butterfly: Find the Water with Manny Loley
Maggie Nelson
Author of The Slicks and Pathemata, or The Story of My Mouth
Author
Episode: Wake, Butterfly: Here Is What I Did with My Body with Maggie Nelson
Nick Makoha
Poet and playwright
Independent/Writer
Episode: Wake, Butterfly: Black Swallowtail with Nick Makoha
Amelia Bande
A writer, artist, and teacher who creates live capsules of intimacy in lo-fi musicals.
NYU's Department of Spanish and Portuguese
Episode: Wake, Butterfly: Game with Amelia Bande
Mei-mei Berssenbrugge
Author of 14 books of poetry, known for her exploration of perception and the natural world.
Episode: Wake, Butterfly: Plant with Mei-mei Berssenbrugge

Host

Adrian Matika
Poetry Magazine Podcast host; associated with Poetry Magazine, frequently guiding interviews and discussions.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 269 ratings
  • 2023 rocks

    I love this podcast. I give the last two shows 10 stars each.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    barb lowe
    United States4 years ago
  • Esther Belin’s interviews have been a breath of fresh air and ancient winds! Fascinating poets!

    So happy to have them to listen to 2 and three times.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ghost sister
    United States4 years ago
  • What We Need Now

    We need words. Language shines a light on humanity. This podcast brings clarity to the world of the poet. In the uncertainty of our days, what we need now is having a place to reflect on words. Thanks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ddunleavy
    United States4 years ago
  • Anything is poetry these days

    I usually listen to modern poetry as a discipline, a learning experience, not for enjoyment. However, with this podcast, I find myself skipping too many episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Crowbar Man
    United States4 years ago
  • Hmm...

    This used to be my favourite podcast that I listened to religiously but in my opinion it’s gone downhill over the last few months.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Paps of Anu
    Ireland5 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some listeners feel it can be uneven when heavy topics are discussed, but overall praised for depth and warmth.
Listeners praise the thoughtful, accessible poetry conversations and the grounding presence of the hosts.
Many enjoy the intimate readings and connections between craft and life.

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The series centers on poets and writers who illuminate craft, memory, and personal history through intimate conversations and readings. Across episodes, listeners encounter themes of grief, embodiment, cultural memory, Indigenous storytelling, and language as a tool for meaning. The format blends personal narratives with deep literary analysis, often including guided prompts or readings, and a strong emphasis on how poets transform private experience into universal insight. It's particularly notable for exploring heavy topics with warmth, accessibility, and a light touch that invites both newcomers and seasoned poetry lovers to engage deeply with poetry and process.

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1. Poetry Off the Shelf
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The Poetry Magazine Podcast launched 19 years ago and published 125 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Poetry Magazine Podcast include:

1. Marie Howe
2. Dawn Lundy Martin
3. Manny Loley
4. Maggie Nelson
5. Nick Makoha
6. Amelia Bande
7. Mei-mei Berssenbrugge

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