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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. QLPOR Features Composer-Performer Martin Graff

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Martin Graff is an artist, author, musician, and extreme-chin-beard enthusi…

    01:10:25
  2. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Anne Marie Wells

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! A little about my book My book, Survived By, chronicles my experience copin…

    S6 E30501:21:48
  3. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Diana Benskin

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! I was born Wavyne Diana Benskin in Trinidad and Tobago to Barbadian parent…

    S6 E30401:15:57
  4. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Ellen Thea

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Ellen Thea is an award winning performance poet, drummer, dancer, and holis…

    S6 E30301:17:27
  5. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Freddy Niagara Fonseca

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Freddy Niagara Fonseca, Renaissance man, poet, dramatic reader, originally…

    S6 E30201:19:07
  6. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Meghan Zipin

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Meghan Zipin is an author and mama who shares her time writing with discove…

    S6 E30001:02:14
  7. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Dr. Hiram Larew

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Founder of Poetry X Hunger: Bringing a World of Poetry to the Anti-Hunger…

    S6 E29901:13:30
  8. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Karen Poppy

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! A non-binary poet, Karen Poppy’s debut full-length poetry collection, Divin…

    S6 E29801:25:00
  9. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Regina YC Garcia

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Regina YC Garcia is a Poet, Language Artist, and English Professor from Gr…

    S5 E30001:29:08
  10. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Skaja Evens

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Skaja Evens is a writer and artist living in Southeast Virginia. She edits…

    S5 E29601:14:43
  11. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Nayma Chamchoun

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Nayma Chamchoun is a British Moroccan, a self taught writer and poet. Her…

    S5 E29501:13:28
  12. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Wyatt Welch

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Wyatt Welch grew up on the Interstates after being kidnapped by their fathe…

    S5 E29401:26:13
  13. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Bill Cushing

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Bill Cushing lived in various states, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico b…

    S5 E28601:14:08
  14. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Desiree Batiste

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Desiree Batiste is a newly emerging published poet and author. She has been…

    S5 E29301:18:59
  15. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Catherine Vaughan

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Catherine Vaughan is a British Poet based in England and the author of the…

    S5 E29101:25:02
  16. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Fareh Malik

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Fareh Malik is a BIPOC artist from Hamilton, Ontario, as well as a seasoned…

    S5 E29001:17:06
  17. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents David Leo Sirois

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! David Leo Sirois is a Canadian-American poet published 142 times, in 24 cou…

    S5 E28901:23:07
  18. QLPOR Presents A Late Night Poetry Special featuring Chayyim Eliezer Ben Israel

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Words from Chayyim Eliezer Ben Israel: Born in Austin Tx. Raised in Los Ang…

    S5 E28701:10:05
  19. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Anastasia Lindsey

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! ANASTASIA LINDSEY is a timeless soul and author who participates in inter-d…

    S5 E28301:09:14
  20. QLPOR Presents From Whence We Came: Women in Poetry

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! From Whence We Came: Women in Poetry is presented by Quintessential Listeni…

    S5 E28101:34:36
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