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Quintessential Poetry: A Global Poetry & Spoken Word Poetry Podcast

411 episodesLatest Feb 22, 2026
Recorded in United States of AmericaEnglishArts
Quintessential Poetry is an award‑nominated global poetry and spoken word podcast featuring poets, storytellers, performers, and creative writers from around the world. Established in 2018, the show blends performance with reflective conversation, offering listeners meaningful insights into identity, healing, culture, and the human experience. Hosted by Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram—a four‑time Pushcart Prize–nominated poet, retired professor of Counselor Education, and internationally respected spoken word artist—the podcast is known for its warm, grounded, and emotionally attuned interviews. Each episode highlights global poetic voices and the cultural stories behind their work, creating a thoughtful, performance‑driven space for poetry enthusiasts, spoken word poetry performers, cultural storytellers, and audio creatives alike. With thousands of downloads and listeners across more than a dozen countries, Quintessential Poetry has become one of the most widely heard poetry podcasts in the world—a global stage where performance, reflection, and lived experience take center spotlight. With more than 500 episodes, the show has consistently ranked among the top poetry podcasts worldwide, including multiple #2 placements on 2024 global lists and top rankings on Goodpods, Player.fm, Ivy.fm, and the NYC World Podcast Network. Quintessential Poetry has also earned nominations in the Best Arts & Culture categories across major podcasting awards in 2025 and 2026. Poets interested in being featured may contact Dr. Ingram at maingram@gmx.com. Learn more at https://www.quintessentialpoetry.network.

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  1. QLPORYT Presents Two Ladies and a Gentleman: Encore Poetry Reading|Poets

    You are invited to relive a captivating spoken word experience from March 27, 2024—a quintessential poetry podcast celebration of performance poetry, community storytelling, and ar…

    01:13:56
  2. Ray Whitaker Encore: Poetry, Heritage, and the Art of Everyday Truth

    In this reflective episode of Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio and YouTube, Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram engages acclaimed poet and author Ray Whitaker in a quintessentia…

    S6 E40101:09:25
  3. QLPORYT Presents Celebrating Women in Poetry: An Encore Poetry Reading

    On Saturday, March 23, 2024, Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio and YouTube hosted a special Zoom/YouTube event entitled Celebrating Women in Poetry, presented as a quint…

    S6 E39801:21:04
  4. Todd Cirillo Encore: Poetry, Heritage, and the Wild Honesty of Human Experience

    In this lively episode of Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio and YouTube, Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram welcomes poet Todd Cirillo for a quintessential poetry podcast conver…

    01:02:49
  5. Stacy Ardis Dyson Encore: Poetry, Heritage, and the Power of Black Womanhood

    In this dynamic episode of Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio and YouTube, Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram engages poet, playwright, and a cappella vocalist Stacy Dyson in a q…

    S6 E39901:13:22
  6. Margaret R. Sáraco Encore: Poetry, Heritage, and the Stories We Carry

    In this insightful episode of Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio and YouTube, Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram engages storyteller and poet Margaret R. Sáraco in a quintessenti…

    01:13:58
  7. Women’s Power Encore: Poetry, Heritage, and the Global Voices of Sisterhood

    In this international celebration of women’s voices, Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio and YouTube presents a poetry podcast honoring women as creators of global poetry—…

    S6 E39702:05:42
  8. Garett Brisbane Encore: Poetry, Heritage, and the Imagination That Refuses to Sit Still

    In this imaginative episode of Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio and YouTube, Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram engages writer, storyteller, and electronic music artist Garett…

    S6 E38901:14:45
  9. Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio-YouTube Presents Margaret R. Sáraco

    Margaret R. Sáraco is a storyteller writing at the intersection of poetry, fiction, and memoir. Her writing appears in anthologies and literary journals including Paterson Literary…

    S6 E38601:12:27
  10. Celaine Charles Encore: Poetry, Heritage, and the Heart That Writes in Two Worlds

    In this inspiring episode of Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio and YouTube, Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram engages multi‑genre author Celaine Charles in a quintessential poe…

    S6 E38501:23:55
  11. Keyana The Artist Encore: Poetry, Heritage, and the Testimony That Travels the World

    In this inspiring episode of Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio and YouTube, Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram engages Keyana – The Artist, a self‑taught poet from Atlanta, Geor…

    S6 E35501:09:32
  12. Scott Hightower Encore: Poetry, Heritage, and the Elegance of a Life in Translation

    In this distinguished episode of Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio and YouTube, Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram engages acclaimed poet, translator, and educator Scott Hightow…

    S6 E35301:16:37
  13. EYEPUBLISHEWE Authors Encore: Poetry, Innovation, and the Community That Creates Together: 2023 Authors Showcase

    In this special Author Showcase episode of Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio and YouTube, Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram highlights a dynamic group of poets, authors, artist…

    S6 E35202:04:03
  14. Jamey Boelhower Encore: Poetry, Reflection, and the Stories That Shape a Life

    In this thoughtful episode of Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio and YouTube, Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram engages poet, blogger, novelist, and longtime educator Jamey Boel…

    S6 E34501:21:57
  15. Marie Metaphor Specht Encore: Poetry, Transformation, and the Art That Builds Community

    In this powerful episode of Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio and YouTube, Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram engages multidisciplinary artist, poet, and educator Marie Metaphor…

    S6 E35001:27:26
  16. Farastein Mokwenye Encore: Poetry, Memory, and the Story That Refuses to Be Forgotten

    In this compelling episode of Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio and YouTube, Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram engages entrepreneur, engineer, freelance writer, poet, and novel…

    S6 E35133:46
  17. Quintessential Poetry: A Conversation with Neurodivergent Poet Derek Annis

    In this evocative episode of Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio, Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram engages neurodivergent poet Derek Annis (they/he) in a rich conversation about…

    S6 E34901:26:11
  18. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Alexander Poster

    In this witty and reflective episode of Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio and YouTube, Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram engages poet and historian Alexander Poster in a quinte…

    S6 E34801:25:58
  19. Quintessential Listening: Poetry & Songwriting with Mike Turner

    In this engaging episode of Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio, Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram welcomes songwriter and poet Mike Turner for a rich conversation exploring his…

    S6 E34701:30:18
  20. Alyssa Noelle Coelho on Story, Spirit, and the Human Hunger for Meaning

    In this expansive episode of Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio and YouTube, Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram engages poet, novelist, dancer, world traveler, and meaning seeker…

    S6 E34301:11:03
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