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Poetry Off the Shelf
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.
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4.6 stars from 464 ratings
my favorite podcast currently
This podcast has inspired me to write more, and turned me on to so many great poets. The podcasters questions are so thoughtful and direct, it makes for such beautiful conversations. I recommend this podcast to everyone I know!
Ctcbinctcezvinivd via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/12/24
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I actually love this podcast but I can’t stay subscribed to anything produced by Poetry Foundation due to their stance on the Gaza genocide. If poetry isn’t for truth and protest then what is it?
sallrocks via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 02/10/24
The Best
I am a poet and avid, voracious poetry “learner,” so poetry podcasts have become essential for me. Helena de Groot is simply the best podcaster and reader of poetry out here right now. I was reminded by this the other day as I tuned back in to another popular poetry podcast, immediately...Read full review »
Bethiebookworm via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/19/23
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