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Podcast

Quintessential Poetry: A Global Poetry & Spoken Word Poetry Podcast

with Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram

412 episodesLatest 7 days agoNew episode
Recorded in United States of AmericaEnglishArts
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.
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  1. Alyssa Noelle Coelho on Story, Spirit, and the Human Hunger for Meaning

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

    S6 E34301:11:03
  2. Chris Courtney Martin: Black Queer Poetics, Mediumship & Multidisciplinary Art

    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, Dr…

    S6 E34401:33:47
  3. Megan Wildhood on Emotional Honesty, Mental Health, and the Art of Being See

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

    S6 E34201:26:00
  4. QLPOR Features Samuel Rain Benjamin AKA Complicated Passions

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

    S6 E34101:23:57
  5. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Noushka

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

    S6 E34001:16:04
  6. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents James Mr. Speaker Sears

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

    S6 E33901:34:13
  7. Roberto Carlos Garcia: A Scholar’s Voice, Story, and the Afro‑Latinx Poetic Tradition

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

    01:28:31
  8. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Phynne~Belle

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Phynne~Belle is a San Francisco Bay Area poet, writer, and co-director of T…

    S6 E33801:45:30
  9. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Paul Rabinowitz

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Paul Rabinowitz is a novelist, poet, photographer, founder of ARTS By The P…

    S6 E33701:29:36
  10. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents John Patrick Robbins

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! John Patrick Robbins is a southern gothic writer and poet. He is also refer…

    S6 E33601:05:36
  11. QLPOR Proudly Presents Tré'Jhaun Andrece Dueberry|Spoken Word

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Tré’Jhaun Andrece Dueberry (They/Them & She/Her), also known for their poet…

    S6 E33401:24:52
  12. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Poetry Global Network

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Poetry Global Network A few years after we all met during COVID during the…

    S6 E33201:26:56
  13. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Features Stephen C. Pollock

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Stephen C. Pollock is the author of the poetry collection Exits, published…

    01:14:42
  14. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Brian Zaffino

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! About the Author: Brian Zaffino holds a BA in Creative Writing from New Yor…

    S6 E32901:19:01
  15. QLPOR Presents James L. Rencher Jr. AKA Sir Lawrence|Spoken Word Poetry

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! James L. Rencher Jr. AKA Sir Lawrence Sir Lawrence started writing in the…

    S6 E32801:31:15
  16. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Jennifer M. Garnatz

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Jennifer M. Garnatz was born in Lucea on the Caribbean Island of Jamaica i…

    S6 E31801:09:34
  17. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Dr. Mircea Dan Duta

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Poet, film scientist, translator, author of Czech expression (*27.05.1967,…

    01:05:28
  18. Quintessential Listening Presents Dr. Suneet Madan: Creative Diversity and Cultural Expression

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Dr. Suneet Madan personifies creative diversity. She connects life’s dots w…

    56:03
  19. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents William Washington

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! William Washington is a Native of Spanish Harlem New York City. He's an Est…

    S6 E32201:29:07
  20. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents John Yamrus

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Since 1970, John Yamrus has published 35 books (29 volumes of poetry, 2 rat…

    48:10
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