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.

What Heaven Looks Like

brittny ray crowell on grief, the scent of burning leaves, and finding her way back. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11-04
01:39

We Dream of Each Other

Kay Gabriel on embarrassment, labor organizing, and the discipline of hope. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10-21
48:08

Glow in the Dark

Martha Silano in memoriam: on blushing knees, fairy houses, and preparing your kids for loss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

09-30
50:47

Mentor for Life

Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize winner Rigoberto González on immigration raids, rhythm, and his father’s last words. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

09-16
01:04:40

Let the World Whisper

Ahmad Almallah on Gaza, the moon, and the companionship of Paul Celan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

09-02
53:12

A New Leaf

KB Brookins on change, gym bros, and the stories that haven't been told. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

08-19
48:47

Sleep and Surrender

Drew Ackerman on insomnia, late-night radio, and soothing his inner cynic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

08-05
47:04

Museum of Stories

Shin Yu Pai on professional breakup, desert art, and love in the archive. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

07-22
45:02

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.

07-08
53:43

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.

06-24
54:55

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.

06-10
45:45

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.

05-27
52:01

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.

05-13
52:27

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.

05-09
07:11

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.

04-29
47:51

What Love Can Be

Keetje Kuipers on becoming a single mother by choice, gardening topless, and leaping without looking. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

04-16
59:01

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.

04-15
51:45

What Love Can Be

Keetje Kuipers on becoming a single mother by choice, gardening topless, and leaping without looking. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

04-01
59:01

Braver Than I Am

Tiana Clark on divorce, joy, and taking up space on the page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

03-18
55:56

To the Brink

Four poets on old stories, cultural memory, and minority languages. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

03-04
55:25

Kasia Klimczak

Omg! At 13.27 mark is exactly my family too! I was for sure embarrassed at school too!

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Faru jack

It is like Helena de Groot creates a really open, reflective space for poets to dig deep. I like that there's a balance between tough conversations and lighter moments—makes it feel genuine https://pureshayari.com/.

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Kasia Klimczak

I can relate to her because I am going through a lot of the same ways about myself. And I find that I am writing more of my own poetry that is mostly negative and I have a hard time accepting it. Mostly of all I think I am doing everything wrong.

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Kasia Klimczak

I have a Polish background. And I loved this podcast. This one. ❤️

06-12 Reply

All Things Love

These podcasts are great. I learn something new every day. As a podcaster myself, I can draw inspiration from these events. 🤗

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