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Quintessential Poetry: A Global Poetry & Spoken Word Poetry Podcast

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The Quintessential Poetry podcast is currently on hiatus and is not accepting guest requests. Quintessential Poetry is an award‑nominated global poetry and spoken word podcast featuring poets, storytellers, performers, and creative writers from around the world. Established in 2018, the show blends performance with reflective conversation, offering listeners meaningful insights into identity, healing, culture, and the human experience. Hosted by Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram—a four‑time Pushcart Prize–nominated poet, retired professor of Counselor Education, and internationally respected spoken word artist—the podcast is known for its warm, grounded, and emotionally attuned interviews. Each episode highlights global poetic voices and the cultural stories behind their work, creating a thoughtful, performance‑driven space for poetry enthusiasts, spoken word poetry performers, cultural storytellers, and audio creatives alike. With thousands of downloads and listeners across more than a dozen countries, Quintessential Poetry has become one of the most widely heard poetry podcasts in the world—a global stage where performance, reflection, and lived experience take center spotlight. With more than 500 episodes, the show has consistently ranked among the top poetry podcasts worldwide, including multiple #2 placements on 2024 global lists and top rankings on Goodpods, Player.fm, Ivy.fm, and the NYC World Podcast Network. Quintessential Poetry has also earned nominations in the Best Arts & Culture categories across major podcasting awards in 2025 and 2026. Poets interested in being featured may contact Dr. Ingram at maingram@gmx.com. Learn more at https://www.quintessentialpoetry.network.

Episodes

  1. Genevieve F. Ray: Poetry, Neurodiversity & The Courage to Speak Truth — Quintessential Poetry Tribute (1987–2026)

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Rebroadcast in loving memory of poet and spoken word artist Geneviève F. Ra…

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  2. Quintessential Poetry Spotlight Tribute: Genevieve F. Ray (1987-2026)

    This tribute episode honors the life and poetic legacy of Genevieve F. Ray (1987–2026), a gifted storyteller whose work blended vulnerability, resilience, and emotional truth. Thro…

    S6 E43138:43
  3. Quintessential Poetry Presents Jacqueline James: God Gave Me Poetry. I Give Back To Help Change The World

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! This episode of the Quintessential Poetry podcast, a quintessential poetry…

    S6 E43001:08:10
  4. Quintessential Poetry Presents Mike Jurkovic: The Poet Who Makes Jazz Sing and Words Swing|Poems

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! 🎷EPISODE 2: MIKE JURKOVIC Poetry That Swings, Sings, and Refuses to Sit St…

    S6 E42901:12:09
  5. Quintessential Poetry Presents John Patrick Robbins - Raw, Unfiltered Poetry From The Mad Editor

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! John Patrick Robbins joins the Quintessential Poetry podcast for a raw and…

    S6 E42852:05
  6. Kolawole Alatishe — Poetry, Unity, and Human Togetherness: A Book Club Discussion

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Kolawole Alatishe, a Nigerian poet and thinker, joins the Quintessential Po…

    S6 E42701:13:25
  7. Laura Grevel — Poetry, Interconnectedness, and the Stories That Shape Us

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Join host Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram as he inaugurates the newly rebranded…

    S6 E42601:11:15
  8. Quintessential Poetry Presents Caroline Adler Micó: Poetry Beyond Boundaries

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Hello, everyone, Welcome to a special National Poetry Month 2025 episode of…

    S6 E42550:34
  9. In Memory of Rawle James — Poetry, Openness, and the Spirit He Shared

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In Memory of Rawle James This conversation, originally recorded in 2023, ho…

    01:01:38
  10. Lauren Martin — Poetry, Reflection, and the Courage to Speak from Within

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this conversation, poet Lauren Martin offers a thoughtful and introspect…

    57:11
  11. Dee Allen: Discovery, Defiance, and the Poetics of Modern Reality

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this conversation, poet Dee Allen brings a powerful blend of honesty, pr…

    S6 E42301:13:51
  12. Jules Stevenson — Trauma, Resilience, and the Poetics of Survival

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this conversation, 21‑year‑old poet, artist, and social media influencer…

    S6 E42257:31
  13. QLPOR-YouTube Presents David Leo Sirois: Pre-Recorded Interview and Reading

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this international episode of Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Rad…

    S6 E42101:01:15
  14. QLPORYT Presents Poetry from the 2024 Audio Vault: Mike Jurkovic

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this podcast episode, host Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram interviews Mike Ju…

    S6 E41501:06:03
  15. Juneteenth Special: Black Poetry, Heritage, and the Voices of Two Sisters and a Brotha

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In honor of Juneteenth, QLPORYT presents a special episode titled ‘Two Sist…

    S6 E41401:27:37
  16. Linette Rabsatt Encore: Poetry, Heritage, and the Art of Spoken Word

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! This encore presentation revisits a powerful quintessential poetry podcast…

    S6 E41001:05:18
  17. Noreen Ann Snyder Encore: Poetry, Heritage, and the Art of Heartfelt Expression

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! This heartfelt episode of Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio and…

    S6 E40956:31
  18. Teresa E. Gallion Encore: Poetry, Heritage, and the Journey Through Ancient Egypt

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this immersive episode of Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio a…

    S6 E40856:30
  19. Bill Cushing & Chuck Corbisiero Encore: Poetry, Heritage, and the Heroic Brothers of the Civil War

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this compelling episode of Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio…

    S6 E40401:05:33
  20. Skaja Evens Encore: Poetry, Heritage, and the Bold Art of Literary Rebellion

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this dynamic episode of Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio and…

    S6 E40301:12:14
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