Poetry is Bread
I’m Bob Holman, and this is the “Poetry Is Bread” podcast, where poetry challenges us, makes us think, and, with imagination and courage, changes the world.
Latest episodes
Sep 14, 2022 • 49min
Poetry is Bread Podcast Episode 4 with Naomi Shihab Nye and Mosab Abu Toha
Episode 4 of “Poetry is Bread” with host Bob Holman and poets Naomi Shihab Nye and Mosab Abu Toha on the resilience of poetry during war and conflict in #Gaza. Poetry of everyday life when everyday is like no other day. Download more episodes at Bowery Poetry . Producer Ram Devineni.
Sep 11, 2022 • 1h 4min
Poetry is Bread Podcast Episode 3 with Andrei Codrescu and Edwin Torres
Episode 3 with host Bob Holman and poets Andrei Codrescu and Edwin Torres discus their origins from Soviet era Romania to the Nuyorican Poets Cafe to Dadaism. Download more episodes at Bowery Poetry . Producer Ram Devineni.
Sep 8, 2022 • 59min
Poetry is Bread Podcast Episode 2 with Haleh Liza Gafori and Rumi
Episode 2 with host Bob Holman and poet, translator and musician Haleh Liza Gafori about her translation of Rumi, and why he is so popular now? She also talks about the process of translating a beloved poet, and her own Iranian heritage, and the power of music in her life. Download more episodes at Bowery Poetry. Producer Ram Devineni
Sep 4, 2022 • 54min
Poetry is Bread Podcast Episode 1 with Jon Sands and José Olivarez
Poets Jon Sands and José Olivarez discuss Mexican identity, COVID-19 poems, God's creations, powerful poems, and personal reflections on beauty and mother's influence in this entertaining podcast.
Jul 22, 2022 • 2min
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I’m Bob Holman, and this is the “Poetry Is Bread” podcast, where poetry challenges us, makes us think, and, with imagination and courage, changes the world. Download more episodes at Bowery Poetry. Producer Ram Devineni
