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Quintessential Poetry: A Global Poetry & Spoken Word Poetry Podcast
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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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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.
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Recent episodes include "Genevieve F. Ray: Poetry, Neurodiversity & The Courage to Speak Truth, Quintessential Poetry Tribute (1987, 2026)" (18 October 2026, 39 minutes), "Quintessential Poetry Spotlight Tribute: Genevieve F. Ray (1987-2026)" (22 February 2026, 95 minutes), and "Quintessential Poetry Presents Jacqueline James: God Gave Me Poetry. I Give Back To Help Change The World" (21 December 2025, 68 minutes).
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Quintessential Poetry: A Global Poetry & Spoken Word Poetry Podcast publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 65 minutes across 411 episodes.
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Feb 22, 20261h 35mS6We dedicate this rebroadcast to the loving memory of British poet and spoken word artist Geneviève F. Ray (1987–2026). This conversation is one of the brightest moments ever captured on Quintessential Poetry. Recorded...
Episode #430
Quintessential Poetry Presents Jacqueline James: God Gave Me Poetry. I Give Back To Help Change The World
Dec 21, 20251h 8mS6This episode of the Quintessential Poetry podcast, aired December 24, 2025, chronicles Jacqueline James’ ongoing artistic evolution through new poems, fresh insights, and expanded dialogue. Author of 19 books...
Episode #429
Quintessential Poetry Presents Mike Jurkovic: The Poet Who Makes Jazz Sing and Words Swing
Dec 20, 20251h 12mS6🎷 EPISODE 2: MIKE JURKOVIC Poetry That Swings, Sings, and Refuses to Sit Still This episode is the second installment of Timeless Classics, a series that has been painstakingly put together to bring you the most...
Episode #428
Quintessential Poetry Presents John Patrick Robbins - Raw, Unfiltered Poetry From The Mad Editor
Dec 19, 202552 minS6Welcome to the premiere episode of Timeless Classics —a curated series bringing you the most memorable conversations from 450+ episodes of the Quintessential Poetry podcast. Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram, host of this...
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Episode #427
Exploring the Power of Poetry with Kolawole Alatishe: A Quintessential Poetry Book Club Discussion
Apr 19, 20251h 13mS6Join host Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram for the first Quintessential Poetry Book Club discussion featuring renowned poet and peace advocate Kolawole Alatishe. In this episode, Kolawole shares readings from his impactful...
Apr 19, 20251h 11mS6Join host Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram as he inaugurates the newly rebranded Quintessential Poetry platform with acclaimed poet and spoken word artist Laura Grevel. In this episode, Laura shares profound insights from her...
Apr 5, 202551 minS6Hello, everyone, Welcome to a special episode of The Quintessential Poetry podcast, celebrating National Poetry Month's universal theme of Family and our sub-theme, Poetry Beyond Borders. This episode is dedicated to...
Mar 21, 20251h 2mS6In Memory of Rawle James Rawle James was a beloved poet and community builder from Toronto, Canada whose sudden passing has left a profound impact on poetry communities worldwide. Known for his melodic voice, warm...
Aug 1, 20241h 14mS6Bio: African-Italian performance poet based in Oakland, California. Active on creative writing & Spoken Word since the early 1990s. Author of 9 books--Boneyard, Unwritten Law, Stormwater, Skeletal Black [all from POOR...
Jul 30, 202458 minS6Jules Stevenson is a 21-year-old poet, artist, and social media influencer from Selkirk, Manitoba. She began writing in her early teens as a means of coping with anxiety, depression, anorexia, sexual trauma, abuse, and...
Jul 24, 20241h 1mS6Bio David Leo Sirois is a Canadian-American poet published 153 times, in 26 countries. His work has been translated into 13 languages (such as Hindi, Bengali, French, Spanish, Greek, & Romanian). He hosts Spoken World...
Jul 12, 20241h 1mS6Bio: Jacqueline James is a self-made poet. She has published 17 books. Twelve of these books are poetry books and the other five are children's books, which are written with a jingle through the messages. The gift...
Jul 9, 202457 minS6Lauren Martin is a psychotherapist, poet, and a devoted Iyanifa practictioner. She lives in Oakland, California. Lauren studied poetry at Sarah Lawrence College. She spent years writing without submitting her work due...
Jun 19, 20241h 6mS6In this podcast episode, host Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram interviews Mike Jurkovic, a globally published poet. They discuss Mike's poetic journey, his collections, and his views on the importance of poetry as a means of...
Jun 18, 20241h 28mS6In honor of Juneteenth, QLPORYT presents a special episode titled "Two Sisters and a Brotha." Hosted by Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram, this powerful poetry reading brings together renowned poets and real-life sisters...
May 31, 20241h 5mS6Episode Summary: This episode is an encore audio presentation of an interview with Lynette Rabsatt, a poet from the Virgin Islands who has been writing since 1996. Featuring over 200 pieces, Lynette's work aims to...
May 30, 202457 minS6In this episode of Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio and YouTube, Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram interviews poet Noreen Snyder. Originally from Columbia City, Indiana, Noreen Snyder is a published author of five...
May 28, 202457 minS6Episode Summary: The Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio and YouTube Podcast, hosted by Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram, features a deep dive into the poetic journey of renowned poet and author Teresa E. Gallion...
May 14, 20241h 6mS6Join us for the upcoming QLPORYT podcast on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 2:00 PM (PST)/5:00 PM (EST), featuring an interview with author and renowned poet Bill Cushing, as well as musician Chuck Corbisiero. Bill will...
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