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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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Episodes — page 7

  1. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Mary Gilliland

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Mary Gilliland is the author of two award-winning collections: The Ruined W…

    S5 E25801:21:09
  2. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Proudly Presents Rick Lupert

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Rick Lupert has been involved with poetry in Los Angeles since 1990. He is…

    S5 E25401:17:23
  3. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Dr. Arif Ahmad

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Dr. Arif Ahmad is a Fellow of the American College of Car…

    S5 E25653:43
  4. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Mary Louise Kiernan

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Mary Louise Kiernan is a member of both Calling All Poets and the Woodstoc…

    S5 E25201:10:15
  5. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Millicent Borges Accardi

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Millicent Borges Accardi, an NEA fellow, is a Portuguese-American writer. S…

    S5 E25001:21:57
  6. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Proudly Presents Zomkhonto

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Mbonisi Zikhali is a poet/spoken word artist and storyteller born in Makok…

    S5 E24901:40:48
  7. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Jamey Boelhower

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Jamey Boelhower is a poet and independent author with numerous published wo…

    S5 E24801:28:37
  8. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Vincent J. Calone

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Vincent J Calone is a New Formalist poet. He studied under Lewis Turco- aut…

    S5 E24701:29:44
  9. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Wayne David Hubbard

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Wayne David Hubbard is an author of poetry, essays, and short stories. His…

    S5 E24601:14:47
  10. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Simon Constam

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Simon Constam is a Toronto poet and aphorist. His first book of poetry, BRO…

    S5 E24501:19:22
  11. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Kim Ports Parsons

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! After working in education for thirty years as a professor, mentor, public-…

    S5 E24401:31:30
  12. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Indran Amirthanayagam

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Indran Amirthanayagam produced a “world record” in 2020 publishing three po…

    S5 E24301:30:19
  13. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents ash good

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! ash good is a nonbinary queer poet & designer living, playing & working in…

    S5 E23901:13:49
  14. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Michelle Carter-Douglass

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Author, poet, and minister Michelle Carter-Douglass is a graduate of Struth…

    S5 E24101:13:54
  15. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Alatishe Kolawole

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Alatishe Kolawole' Poet and Friend of Civilization is an award-winning aut…

    S5 E23701:14:15
  16. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Martina Reisz Newberry

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Martina Reisz Newberry is the author of 7 books of poetry. Her most recent…

    30:00
  17. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Sara Moore Wagner

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Sara Moore Wagner is the winner of the 2021 Cider Press Review Editors Priz…

    S5 E23601:05:16
  18. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Margaret R. Sáraco

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Margaret R. Sáraco is a writer, activist, and retired educator. Her poetry…

    S5 E23501:21:18
  19. QL: POR Presents Justin Johnson (Johnson Soldout)

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Justin Johnson is a NYC-born, New Jersey-raised author, spoken word, and m…

    S5 E23401:28:13
  20. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Alison Palmer

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Alison Palmer is the author of the poetry chapbook, Everything Is Normal He…

    S5 E23301:03:54
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