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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. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio - International Women's Day 2023

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! March 8 is International Women's Day, a day to celebrate the social, econom…

    03:08:32
  2. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Alexandra Psaropoulou

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Alexandra was born in the year of the horse of fire, in Greece, where she…

    S5 E28001:24:44
  3. QLPOR Presents "Collective Voices" Now and Then - 25 Years Since London

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The Washington, DC-based ensemble of poets known for its messages of inspir…

    S5 E27901:52:04
  4. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Lydia Brown

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Lydia Brown was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. When she was younger,…

    S5 E27301:23:47
  5. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Kwame Sound Daniels

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Kwame Sound Daniels is a black trans, disabled fiber and traditional artist…

    S5 E27501:01:33
  6. QLPOR Presents Pam Hasan AKA Poetic Hummingbird - Melodies of Love

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Poetic Hummingbird (Pam Hasan) is a passionate, inspirational poet. Writin…

    S5 E27453:01
  7. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Donna Spruijt-Metz

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Donna Spruijt-Metz is a poet, a psychology professor, and a recent MacDowel…

    S5 E26301:12:31
  8. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Christy Sawyer

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Christy Sawyer is an educator and a writer, who lives in Maryland. She was…

    S5 E27001:00:35
  9. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Nicholas Michael Ravnikar

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Nicholas Michael Ravnikar put the overt in overthinking. He is the originat…

    S5 E26901:21:59
  10. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Julian Matthews

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! JULIAN MATTHEWS is a writer expressing himself in the pandemic through poet…

    S5 E27101:09:21
  11. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents C.C. Arshagra

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Arshagra is an autodidact raised in his grandfather Arshag’s garden. Arshag…

    S5 E27201:24:16
  12. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Fran Abrams

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Fran Abrams’ poems have been published online and in print in Delmarva Revi…

    S5 E26701:13:17
  13. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Deelynn Leigh

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Deelynn Leigh was born in South Boston, Virginia, and grew up with her fami…

    S5 E26801:24:16
  14. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Gordon Ferris

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Gordon Ferris was born and raised in Finglas, a North West suburb of Dublin…

    S5 E26601:13:03
  15. QLPOR Presents Genevieve Ray (Genevievefirepoet)

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Genevieve is a Spoken Word artist and poet from Bedfordshire in Britain. Sh…

    S5 E26401:34:33
  16. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents S.T. Brant

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! S. T. Brant is a Las Vegas high school teacher. His debut collection, Melod…

    S5 E26501:22:08
  17. QLPOR Presents Brian Stark and Lindsey Gill - The COLLIDE Zine

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Bio: Brian was born a poet. Love of wisdom and adventure. A strong desire f…

    S5 E26201:26:17
  18. 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 the editor-in-chief of ten magazines, including the…

    S5 E26101:11:37
  19. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Katrenia Busch

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Katrenia Busch is a published poet and author. Her work can be found in a n…

    S5 E26001:11:44
  20. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Paul Richmond

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Paul was named Beat Poet Laureate three times by National Beat Poetry Found…

    S5 E25901:26:48
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