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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. Chris Courtney Martin: Black Queer Poetics, Mediumship & Multidisciplinary Art

    In this dynamic episode of Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio, Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram engages Black queer multidisciplinary artist and psychic medium Chris Courtney M…

    S6 E34401:33:47
  2. Megan Wildhood on Emotional Honesty, Mental Health, and the Art of Being See

    In this heartfelt episode of Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio and YouTube, Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram engages writer, editor, and writing coach Megan Wildhood in a quin…

    S6 E34201:26:00
  3. QLPOR Features Samuel Rain Benjamin AKA Complicated Passions

    In this electrifying episode of Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio and YouTube, Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram engages author and poet Samuel Rain Benjamin — also known as Co…

    S6 E34101:23:57
  4. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Noushka

    In this spiritually charged episode of Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio and YouTube, Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram engages metaphysical poet and visionary creator NOUSHKA…

    S6 E34001:16:04
  5. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents James Mr. Speaker Sears

    In this commanding episode of Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio and YouTube, Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram engages James “Mr. Speaker” Sears—a highly decorated retired Army…

    S6 E33901:34:13
  6. Roberto Carlos Garcia: A Scholar’s Voice, Story, and the Afro‑Latinx Poetic Tradition

    In this rich and resonant episode of Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio and YouTube, Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram engages poet, storyteller, essayist, and cultural curator…

    01:28:31
  7. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Phynne~Belle

    Phynne~Belle is a San Francisco Bay Area poet, writer, and co-director of The Poetry Global Network. She had her poetry included in two poetry anthologies in 2021, Sinew: Ten Years…

    S6 E33801:45:30
  8. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Paul Rabinowitz

    Paul Rabinowitz is a novelist, poet, photographer, founder of ARTS By The People and an adjunct professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University. His works appear in The Sun Magazine, N…

    S6 E33701:29:36
  9. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents John Patrick Robbins

    John Patrick Robbins is a southern gothic writer and poet. He is also referred to as The Mad Editor; he is currently the editor in chief of thirteen magazines. He is also the autho…

    S6 E33601:05:36
  10. QLPOR Proudly Presents Tré'Jhaun Andrece Dueberry|Spoken Word

    Tré’Jhaun Andrece Dueberry (They/Them & She/Her), also known for their poetry as Love Infinite, is a multi-disciplinary creator, performer and artist currently living in Augusta, G…

    S6 E33401:24:52
  11. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Poetry Global Network

    Poetry Global Network A few years after we all met during COVID during the emerging open-mic scene on Zoom, Lakan (LKN) presented the idea of us forming a poet’s community. PGN - P…

    S6 E33201:26:56
  12. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Features Stephen C. Pollock

    Stephen C. Pollock is the author of the poetry collection Exits, published by Windtree Press. The book nods to the literary traditions of years past while simultaneously speaking t…

    01:14:42
  13. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Brian Zaffino

    About the Author: Brian Zaffino holds a BA in Creative Writing from New York University. He grew up around New England, primarily in Connecticut and New Hampshire, and now resides…

    S6 E32901:19:01
  14. QLPOR Presents James L. Rencher Jr. AKA Sir Lawrence|Spoken Word Poetry

    James L. Rencher Jr. AKA Sir Lawrence Sir Lawrence started writing in the early 2000s. He has also appeared and featured throughout the city of Houston while being a part of “Snow…

    S6 E32801:31:15
  15. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Jennifer M. Garnatz

    Jennifer M. Garnatz was born in Lucea on the Caribbean Island of Jamaica in 1953. From the age of 4, she was raised in Kingston by her extremely strict single father. Her mother mi…

    S6 E31801:09:34
  16. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Dr. Mircea Dan Duta

    Poet, film scientist, translator, author of Czech expression (*27.05.1967, Bucharest). Editor/Correspondent: Levure Littéraire (France – USA - Germany), Literomania, FITRALIT, Actu…

    01:05:28
  17. Quintessential Listening Presents Dr. Suneet Madan: Creative Diversity and Cultural Expression

    Dr. Suneet Madan personifies creative diversity. She connects life’s dots with insatiable curiosity, defining herself and reflecting this spirit throughout her work. A seasoned use…

    56:03
  18. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents William Washington

    William Washington is a Native of Spanish Harlem New York City. He's an Established Spoken Storyteller/Author/Motivational Speaker & Activist. He's Performed Throughout The United…

    S6 E32201:29:07
  19. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents John Yamrus

    Since 1970, John Yamrus has published 35 books (29 volumes of poetry, 2 rather awful novels, 3 "memoirs" and a children's book). He has also had more than 3,000 poems published in…

    48:10
  20. Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio Presents Rick Spisak

    Richard W. Spisak jr. He began his work as a professional artist in the studio of Mel Tanner of Lumonics, studying performance Light art. Then Richard worked with the Lumist Kenvin…

    01:30:26
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