Poetry read in a fitting setting, by teacher and poet of no great renown: Joe Riley. Great poems from a range of eras read aloud in a place that befits them. No lectures, not too many long words or academic pretence; a chance to sketch out how a poem reaches your heart. Want me to sketch a poem? thesketchpoet@gmail.com
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Signup to Generate a PitchPoetry read in a fitting setting, by teacher and poet of no great renown: Joe Riley. Great poems from a range of eras read aloud in a place that befits them. No lectures, not too many long words or academic pretence; a chance to sketch out how a poem reaches your heart. Want me to sketch a poem?
Sketch Poetry is hosted by Joe. The show has published 36 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "The Listeners-Walter de la Mare (Bonus Interview with Steve from Haunted UK Podcast)" (29 October 2026, 80 minutes), "Leisure-W.H Davies πΏοΈ" (7 July 2026, 26 minutes), and "Invictus-William Ernest Henley π" (10 April 2026, 25 minutes).
Sketch Poetry publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 35 minutes across 36 episodes.
Booking probability for Sketch Poetry is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Sketch Poetry requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Sketch Poetry's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Sketch Poetry are Artists, Writers & Performers. Sketch Poetry has an arts audience.
Joe hosts Sketch Poetry, an arts podcast with 36 episodes published.
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Episode #4
Send us Fan Mail βIs there anybody there?β said the Traveller, Knocking on the moonlit door...' Joe takes a brisk stroll in the autumn dark with this delightful and thought-provoking poem. The person who suggested it is...
Episode #2
Send us Fan Mail 'What is this life if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare?' Joe takes a much-needed walk in nature. Support the show https://bsky.app/profile/sketchpoetry.bsky.social Want to hear a poem...
Episode #1
Send us Fan Mail 'Out of the night that covers me, black as the pit from pole to pole/ I thank whatever Gods may be for my unconquerable soul...' Joe goes back to his childhood rugby club (Eastleigh RFC) and talks about...
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Send us Fan Mail 'In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan...' Joe is back with some poetry for you. In this episode he walks the ancient York city walls and reads this festive masterpiece from Rossetti. He also...
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Send us Fan Mail "No diggin' 'ere." Support the show https://bsky.app/profile/sketchpoetry.bsky.social Want to hear a poem? Pitch it (and the setting in which you think it could be read) to me here...
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Send us Fan Mail Merry Christmas! God bless us, everyone. Support the show https://bsky.app/profile/sketchpoetry.bsky.social Want to hear a poem? Pitch it (and the setting in which you think it could be read) to me...
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Send us Fan Mail Scrooge is shown his future, and eventually (though it takes some time) realises he needs to change his ways. Support the show https://bsky.app/profile/sketchpoetry.bsky.social Want to hear a poem...
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Send us Fan Mail Scrooge is shown his present, and it's not what he was expecting. Support the show https://bsky.app/profile/sketchpoetry.bsky.social Want to hear a poem? Pitch it (and the setting in which you think it...
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Send us Fan Mail Boo! This story needs no introduction. Once again, I found this recording from 2022 and I wanted to share it. If you want to hear the other Staves then please get in touch with me via email/subscribe...
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Send us Fan Mail Scrooge is shown his past. Support the show https://bsky.app/profile/sketchpoetry.bsky.social Want to hear a poem? Pitch it (and the setting in which you think it could be read) to me here...
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Send us Fan Mail 'Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness...' Joe takes a stroll in his hometown and kicks through some autumn leaves in keeping with the wonderful John Keats. Support the show...
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Send us Fan Mail ' Hill-warded haven, creek well found...' Joe takes a stroll in West Bay, Dorset and reads this little-known gem by William Barnes. Locals at the beginning deserve their own show, what a double-act...
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Send us Fan Mail Four Larkin poems for my former teacher, mentor, and friend Mr. Pete Winfield. Poems: High Windows, Days, Church Going, An Arundel Tomb. Miss you, Pete. Support the show...
Episode #8
Send us Fan Mail 'Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?' Joe takes a stroll to the theatre and discusses this summer sonnet by Shakespeare. Support the show https://bsky.app/profile/sketchpoetry.bsky.social Want to...
Episode #7
Send us Fan Mail 'Gather ye rosebuds while ye may...' Joe talks about Carpe Diem, and Robin Williams. Support the show https://bsky.app/profile/sketchpoetry.bsky.social Want to hear a poem? Pitch it (and the setting in...
Episode #6
Send us Fan Mail 'Cut grass lies frail...' Recorded last year originally for the Philip Larkin Society's 'Joe Riley Presents' mini-series. A great lyric poem, best enjoyed in young-leafed nature. Support the show...
Episode #5
Send us Fan Mail 'Higher than the handsomest hotel...' Joe has, through some tricky circumstances, been visiting a particular building and thinks you should wander the corridors with him. If it doesn't come through in...
Episode #4
Send us Fan Mail 'The mower stalled, twice...' I've been asked to mow the lawn this weekend. Here's a throwback to late spring 2024, when I recorded my first sketch for the Philip Larkin Society. If you are a lover of...
Episode #3
Send us Fan Mail 'Let faxes butter-curl on dusty shelves...' Joe rings in spring by sitting in a sunny space and reads this wonderful poem for turbulent times. Ros Barber kindly agreed to be interviewed about this poem...
Episode #2
Send us Fan Mail 'I wander thro' each chartered street, near where the chartered Thames does flow And mark in every face I meet, marks of weakness, marks of woe...' Joe heads to the Big Smoke and speaks with John...
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