

Poetry Off the Shelf
Poetry Foundation
Producer Helena de Groot talks to poets about language, dreams, love and loss, identity, connection, anger, discomfort, the creative process, the state of the world and the world of the soul. Hard conversations are welcomed—laughter is, too.
Episodes
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Jul 22, 2025 • 45min
Museum of Stories
In this engaging discussion, Shin Yu Pai, a talented author and the voice behind the podcast 10,000 Things, delves into the emotional landscape of personal breakups and professional upheavals. She shares her reflections on storytelling within the Asian American community, highlighting how personal artifacts connect us. Pai also explores the significance of preserving memories in art and poetry, alongside the complexities of repatriating cultural artifacts. The conversation beautifully intertwines resilience, creativity, and the power of narratives in shaping our identities.

Jul 8, 2025 • 54min
The Last Touch
Alina Stefanescu on ruins, fear of flying, and life in the Romanian Republic of Alabama. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 24, 2025 • 55min
Touch the Moon
Philip Hoare on William Blake, revolution, and swimming in the dark. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 10, 2025 • 46min
Growing Sideways
Stephanie Burt on queer time, glass dildos, and making it up as you go. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 27, 2025 • 52min
Forty Years in Nappies
Lauren K. Watel on blooming late, showing off, and the question of what's for dinner. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 13, 2025 • 52min
Stones in the Shed
A.E. Stallings on shipwrecks, daylight robbery, and the air in 19th century Athens. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 9, 2025 • 7min
Martha Silano’s “Once”
A reading in memory of Martha Silano. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 29, 2025 • 48min
After a Bad Dream
Darius Atefat-Peckham on crocheting, masculinity, and the aftermath of loss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 16, 2025 • 59min
What Love Can Be
Keetje Kuipers, a celebrated poet and author of 'Lonely Women Make Good Lovers', shares her heartfelt journey as a single mother by choice. She discusses the balancing act of love, creativity, and family life, revealing how her experiences shape her poetry. From embracing solitude to redefining love and motherhood, Keetje opens up about unexpected joys and challenges. She also dives into the complexities of marriage and intimacy in poetry, inviting listeners to explore the transformative power of connections in all their forms.

Apr 15, 2025 • 52min
Long Song
Catherine-Esther Cowie on Saint Lucia, breathing life into history, and the violence in our heart. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


