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“Brittany and Ajanaé announced that Jewish people do not deserve the safety of their own country today and that their land should be given to Arab (though Arabs are from Arabia). What that has to do with poetry is beyond me. All I have discover in this show is how appalling the levels of ignorance...”Read full review »
Matt Sandshoes via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/26/24
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“Thank you for your statement in solidarity with Palestine. Have always been a big fan of this podcast, and especially appreciate you for this clear and principled stance. Palestine will be free 🇵🇸♥️🇵🇸♥️🇵🇸”
Meg S-M via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/20/24
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“I’m a poet myself and one thing I hate is poets acting better than others. That does NOT happen here. This is real discussions with real people with poetry as a reason to talk. Keep on!”
mJw511 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/14/23
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“This used to be a phenomenal podcast. New hosts are fine, but nowhere near as compelling as the previous ones.”
CloudyGrammarian via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/28/23
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“Ajanaé and Brittany are phenomenal hosts and expand beautifully upon the legacy of Franny and Danez. Their questions are thoughtful yet still accessible to those who aren’t in the poetry world. I love how comfortable they make the guests, and their conversations really involve getting a deep,...”Read full review »
Mimigrae via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/31/23
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“Danez: “I want her to be my second grade teacher, and I want to be held back EVERY YEAR.” 💛💛💛💛”
riribex via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/19/22
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“Listening to Gabrielle Civil take us through an examination of Black time is opening space for new understandings and new paths of creativity. Thank you.”
Horgon 77 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/02/22
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“This podcast got me through the year! Danez Smith and Franny Choi are such fun and smart hosts. I got exposed to a wide variety of poets. I’m a visual artist and hearing poets talk about their craft and process is of great help. Thank you Danez and Franny will miss you as hosts.”
sheriparksheripark via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/04/22
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“So in love with this podcast. The hosts tackle beauty and depth with humour. They bring out the fun and humanity in poetry. Can’t recommend it enough!!!”
Pumpkin888 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/20/21
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“While writing my dissertation in the field of biology this podcast was a vital opportunity to engage with something mostly opposite to my field but equally challenging. Keeps my brain going and heart light. Though pockets a bit empty from buying so many poetry books written by their guests!”
jeffy one match via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/15/21
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“I’ve been a big fan since season one and keep coming back for the profoundness ensconced in the silly raucousness that pumps my body with laughter. Kind of feels like I’ve been witnessing the poets grow and that reminds me that I know poetry, even if my relationship with poetry wanes.”
Crnnie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/02/21
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“Thoughtful, smart, meaningful, and inclusive. Grateful for this podcast. Thanks, Poetry Foundation!”
Meredith Castile via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/25/21
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“danez and franny are two of my favorite poets so to hear them be goofy and also vastly intelligent with each other is a blessing. this show has helped me as a poet with encouragement, inspiration, and idk just all around good vibes. 10/10”
Rachel E R via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/02/21
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“Like listening to a bunch of seventh graders.”
Kjasksjahasjhk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/17/21
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“This is the first time I’ve cared enough about anything to write a review. Franny Choi and Danez Smith are amazing. All the conversations are so engaging. I feel like I’m part of a poetry community, which is something I’ve never really had going through life. This podcast means a lot me. It is a...”Read full review »
Zamtack via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/13/20
“I’ve just been introduced to this podcast and am slowly working my way through the back catalog. It is so invigorating to listen to poets really talk about craft and ideas in this intimate way. A great way to wake up in the morning.”
FDHill via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/16/20
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“This podcast makes me happy. Danez and Franny do an excellent job of discussing complex important questions about poetry and life and have such fun doing it. I leave with more questions than answers and a serious urge to start writing. It’s like drinking a cup of delicious coffee - it wakes up...”Read full review »
poetrypal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/22/20
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“Love the dynamic between Franny & Danez and the flow between all the guests they have on. This is my favorite podcast in general and my favorite poetry podcast.”
LexisBaybee14 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/18/20
“I often struggle to engage with podcasts as a medium, for any number of reasons. One of the biggest is that they so easily feel artificial; the humor seems forced in & feels like it makes it hard to focus in on what the Podcast is really “about.” But this is never the case with Vs.
Danez...”Read full review »
Thom125* via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/05/20
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“There is a “complexity” I take away with on how much I LOVED the interview with Chris Abani. I’m still processing how he unpacked and speaks to what language is...and what is poetry...I’m right there with him...and yes, major claps to his thoughtful process for writing whatever is next and how it...”Read full review »
Y. Angelique via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/23/20
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“One of my favorites - every episode’s fun, charming, and moving at different moments. Worth every listen!”
jmr1490 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/09/20
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standingdesk2.0 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/04/20
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“This podcast occupies the cleanish bidet stationed in that vague space you only hear of in myth: you’ll be pleased no matter your pleasures — be they rhythms and majesty and the beautiful — or the squished, the dirty and the disreputable.”
Logan Mironoff-Chin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/08/20
“I love the chemistry between the hosts and the guests. Interviews tend to get repetitive but VS are consistently fresh, new, and fun. Craft becomes demystified. Ordinary people writing extraordinary work. So engaging I feel like I’m on the podcast. Poetry/Life/Everythang”
Mynamewastaken_Nkosi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/07/20
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“The poems from the guests are spectacular, the hosts have great chemistry, and I have scared my coworkers by laughing several times this week.
I do wish that the episode notes had more information though. It would be great if the poem titles and links to everyone’s social media accounts were...”Read full review »
tpaff via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/22/20
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“I always learn something when I listen and it has definitely broadened my knowledge of modern poets and what it means to be a poet.”
Nanoauthor via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/10/19
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“I love the show and its hosts.”
Aajamde via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/04/19
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“like the Wheels of Birds”
MurasakiFloof via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/01/19
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“I love every episode of Vs so much! I have taken notes from every episode, there is so much to learn, so much about every conversation that is heartbreaking and heartwarming and it puts one inside the minds of people we revere while humanising them staggeringly! I love the honesty of this...”Read full review »
djain2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/01/19
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“This podcast is incredible & hilarious & I look forward to it every week! To Franny and Danez: I am so grateful that I exist in the same world as your words. Thank you, thank you, thank you.”
leitmoteeth via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/27/19
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“Thanks for great episode. Was really nice hearing a poet so open honest and vulnerable.”
Brianvar via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/16/19
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“Franny and Danez are such fantastic interviewers. Funny and sweet, extremely intelligent and thoughtful. The guests are always extremely well selected”
1517 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/01/19
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“I saw Don Share at AWP and, rather than ask him about Poetry, I yelled for several minutes about how great VS is. Danez and Franny are the revolution and guess what? the revolution is a heartbreakingly honest conversation about what moves poets. 11/10 would recommend”
Daveiii via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/18/19
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“No other podcast makes me feel more present, involved, and invested. Thank you to Danez and Franny for openng up so many possibilities in my brain by doing this. Y'all and all of your wonderful guests are absolutely amazing and I hope if you're reading that you have a wonderful day.”Read full review »
farouk kannout via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/15/19
“This is the first podcast I reach for, and even when I’m “all caught up” on episodes, rather than go to a different podcast, I’ll just play an old one again; I’ll still get something new from listening, every time. I’ve recommended it to everyone — and I’m not even a poet! Listening has helped my...”Read full review »
lifesabeach_ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/04/19
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“Such insightful discussions, Franny and Danez always put a smile on my face and give me lots to think about, perfect to listen to on the morning commute. I’ve discovered so many amazing poets and ideas through listening to this.”
hdheidiieje via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/09/19
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“I continue to be enamored by this podcast, both by the hosts and the guests! Danez and Franny if you see this can you please invite Joy Harjo to be on the podcast? She’s my favorite poet. 💚”
123467801234 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/08/19
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