20+ Poetry Things You Could Do Today

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1) Firstly check out poets reading their poems at: Bob and Poetry.com: Short poetry clips - YouTube

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For longer readings and films see: Bob and Poetry.com: Readings On YouTube - YouTube

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I add to these playlists all the time so do keep checking.

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2) (From Plume | Online Poetry Magazine)

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January 2025 Edition Issue no. 161  Available

 

"In brief, Plume is a magazine dedicated to publishing the very best of contemporary poetry. To that end, we will be highly selective, offering twelve poems per monthly issue."

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There is an extensive archive to enjoy, too

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For this edition see: Plume Issue #161 January 2025 Archives - Plume

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3) (From Of Poetry Podcast – Kitchen table conversations with poets)

 

Episode 64: Carolyn Oliver (Of Alcestis, Space and Star Trek, and What Would You Give Up For Love?) – Of Poetry Podcast

 

"Carolyn Oliver is the author of The Alcestis Machine (Acre Books, 2024), Inside the Storm I Want to Touch the Tremble (University of Utah Press, 2022; selected for the Agha Shahid Ali Prize), and three chapbooks. Her poems appear or are forthcoming in TriQuarterly, Image, Copper Nickel, Poetry Daily, Moist Poetry Journal, Consequence, and elsewhere. Born in Buffalo and raised in Ohio, she now lives in Massachusetts. ."​

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See Episode 64: Carolyn Oliver (Of Alcestis, Space and Star Trek, and What Would You Give Up For Love?)

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4)  (From Carol Rumens's poem of the week | Books | The Guardian website page)

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Carol Rumens' Poem of the Week

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A faultlessly consistent article in a national newspaper, and always available online, too. 

See Poem of the week: Poem of the week: Hurry by Marie Howe | Books | The Guardian

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5) (From Poetry Non-Stop (poetrynonstop.com) website)

 

Writing prompt: Rhythmic poems with Will Ingrams

 

The new post was made available on 25 November 2024

"Poetry Non-Stop is back with a poet who is no stranger to the podcast. Will Ingrams talks about the importance of rhythm in poetry and shares some of his work."

 

Go to News – Poetry Non-Stop (poetrynonstop.com)

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Here all the episodes at NaPoWriMo  Poetry Non-Stop (soundcloud.com)

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6) (From Granta website)

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Podcast | Alan Hollinghurst

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'We discuss his new novel, writing from the outsider’s perspective and cataloguing the chapters of queer life from the mid-century to now.'

Alan Hollinghurst has a close connection with the poetry world, and is an interesting person to listen to

See Podcast | Alan Hollinghurst | Granta

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For the Granta podcast archive see: Granta | The Home of New Writing

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7) (From Tin House website)

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Between The Covers  

 

Between the covers is a literary radio show and podcast hosted by David Naimon, is brought to you by Tin House. These long-form in-depth conversations have been singled out by the Guardian, Book Riot, the Financial Times, and BuzzFeed as one of the most notable book podcasts for writers and readers around.

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For Between the Covers Podcasts visit Between the Covers Podcast - Tin House

 

For the most recent poetry book based podcast see: Danez Smith : Bluff - Tin House

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​​8)  (From Poetry Extra webpage)

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Poetry Extra - Poetry Please - Poems for Winter - BBC Sounds

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Daljit Nagra revisits the BBC's poetry archive.

 

"This features Roger McGough with requests for wintry poems including these by: Ted Hughes WH Auden Gillian Clarke. Producer: Sally Heaven First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2015."

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See: Poetry Extra - Poetry Please - Poems for Winter - BBC Sounds

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9) (From The Buzz – The Hive Poetry  Collective Website)

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The Hive Poetry Collective: S6:E39 Christopher Buckley Chats with Julie Murphy

 

"Airing on KSQD 90.7 FM most Sundays at 8:00, the Hive Poetry Collective is a buzz of poets in Santa Cruz, California— a swarm of radio conversations, public readings, and writing workshops. " All episodes are available at the website.

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Hear the most recent podcast posted 27 December 2024:​

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​S6:E39 Christopher Buckley Chats with Julie Murphy by The Hive Poetry Collective

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10)  (From West Wilts Radio)

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The Poetry Place  (Click for archive)

 

"The Poetry Place is a monthly poetry magazine programme bringing you news, views, readings and interviews from today’s poetry community, both locally and further afield. Presented by Dawn Gorman and Peter O’Grady, it brings inspiration and food for thought for everyone, from those who enjoy listening to the occasional poem, to people writing and publishing their own work.

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There's a new episode on the last Sunday of every month, with repeats from the archive on the other Sundays of the month."

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Hear the most recent new edition first broadcast on 30  December 2024 at : THE POETRY PLACE #60 291224 – West Wilts Radio

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11) (From Rattle: Poetry)

 

Critique of the Week: A Live Video Workshop

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"It’s hard to find honest feedback about your work, but knowing how your poems are actually landing is more useful than any other advice a poet can get ... so we’d like to extend that experience to anyone who is interested.

 

With Critique of the Week, we’ll workshop several poems publicly each week, via Facebook and YouTube. Participants will get a chance to hear how the Rattle editors would encounter a poem if it were a submission and offer suggestions for improvement. Everyone is then welcome to join in the discussion in the video’s comments section, providing their own thoughts and feedback. Even if you don’t want to share your own poems, it should be an excellent learning opportunity for everyone who watches.

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To participate, just use the Critique of the Week category on Submittable. Every active submission there will automatically be entered into a live drawing at the end of each month for the next round of participants. In the meantime, be sure to follow us on Facebook  (currently off-line) and/or subscribe to our YouTube Channel so that you don’t miss any of the critiques."

 

For more information see:  Critique of the Week | Rattle: Poetry

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Or see the latest live streamed event at :  Rattlecast 

Or read the latest daily poem at: Rattle: Poetry 

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(I sign up to the email daily post and strongly recommend it.)

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12) (From Eat The Storms website)

 

Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 11 – Season 9 – Storm Shelter

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Podcast available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Player FM, Radio Public, PocketCast, CastBox, iTunes, Podbean, Podcast Addicts, Amazon Podcasts, You Tube and many more platforms. This episode of Season 9 aired on Saturday 28th December 2024. It is produced and hosted by Damien B. Donnelly. 

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Visit: Eat the Storms – The Poetry Podcast – Episode 11 – Season 9 – Storm Shelter

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13)  (From BBC Radio 4 - The Verb)

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Joyce Carol Oates

 

A special recording of The AdVerb at The Hackney Empire . Ian McMillan introduces six unique collaborations - new commissions between poets composers and musicians in collaboration with BBC Contains Strong Language and the BBC Symphony Orchestra.

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Poets from the East End of London team up with composers to make new pieces that tell stories of this part of the capital city in all its astonishing diversity .

1. Keith Jarrett with his new poem 'E Note' set to music by Iain Farrington
2. Hannah Silva performs 'The Empire Memorial Sailor's Hostel ' with music by Evan Jolly.
3. Christian Foley's Learning to Swim, performed by the poet with music by Calum Au.
4. Livia Kojo Alour and composer Charlie Bates present a new arrangement of Livia's piece Soul Death
5. Yome Sode and composer James B Wilson present their collaboration Roots.
6. Kat Francois and composer Lee Reynolds present Roots

Presented by Ian McMillan with the BBC Symphony Orchestra conducted by Lee Reynolds

Produced by Susan Roberts

 

Presenter: Ian McMillan

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Broadcast in December, 2024.

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See : BBC Radio 4 - The Verb, A special recording of The AdVerb at The Hackney Empire

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Though this has slipped quite far down my list for no particular reason, The Verb is one of my favourite shows on radio and  is available in podcast form. Since moving to Radio 4, episodes disappear after a month,  but there is an archive of 241 episodes available at: BBC Radio 4 - The Verb - Available now

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14) (From Ó Bhéal  website)

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Enter the 2024/2025 (12th) competition, which will run for 42 weeks.

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The 2024/2025 (12th) competition will run for 42 weeks.

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Every Tuesday at 12pm (Irish time) from 9th April 2024 – 28th January 2025, five words will be posted on this competition page. Entrants will have one week to compose and submit one or more poems which include all five words given for that week.

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​Submissions carry a 5 euro entrance fee.

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For more information see: Welcome to Ó Bhéal - Fáilte go dtí Ó Bhéal

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15) (From Moving Poems  website)

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Watch the Best Poetry Videos on the Web

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The latest when I looked: fuze by Sandra Louise Dyas and LeAnn Erickson – Moving Poems

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"An experimental film that showcases the role of the viewer in creating videopoetry. As Iowa City-based visual artist Sandra Louise Dyas explains in the Vimeo description, ‘”fuze” is a collaborative video created for Homegrown Stories that relies on chance and serendipity. LeAnn Erickson (video) and I (sound) worked separately, only knowing the length of the piece and its title.’."

 

Regularly updated there's 2447 videos (and counting) to see at Videopoems | Moving Poems

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16) (From T.S. Eliot website)

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T.S. Eliot Prize​

The T.S. Eliot Prize shortlist for 2024 has now been announced, and videos of all the nominees will follow. Every year of the prize I have enjoyed watching the poets read from their book, and say a little about themselves.

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See: Videos – The T. S. Eliot Prize

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See the whole amazing archive at T. S. Eliot Prize - YouTube

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17)  (From  London Review Bookshop website)

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New Faber Poetry

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"Wednesday 31 July 2024, 7 p.m. · 67 minutes

Published to coincide with the poet’s 85th birthday, ​​Ash Keys (Jonathan Cape) presents a new selection of Longley’s finest works. Born in Belfast in 1939, his verse inhabits the landscapes of Ireland’s west, at the same time occupying a space within a distinctly European tradition, ranging freely across the continent’s histories, tragedies and triumphs. ’One of the most perfect poets alive,’ writes Sebastian Barry. ‘There is something in his work both ancient and modern. I read him as I might check the sky for stars.’

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Michael Longley read from his work, and discussed it with fellow poet Declan Ryan, whose most recent collection ​​Crisis Actor​​ is published by Faber."

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Hear this podcast at: Michael Longley & Declan Ryan: Ash Keys | London Review Bookshop

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For lots of past videos and podcasts (not exclusively poetry) see: Podcasts & video | London Review Bookshop

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​18)  (From The Poetry Programme - RTÉ Radio 1 (rte.ie) website)

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The Poetry Programme

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​Though the show is sadly off-air now, the immense archive, from 2017 to 2022, is still available to listen to and is recommended.​

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See The Poetry Programme - RTÉ Radio 1 (rte.ie)

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Also see Poetry File - RTÉ Podcasts (rte.ie)

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19) (From Bad Lilies)

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April 2024 Issue 19

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"Bad Lilies is published six times a year and is edited by Kathryn Gray and Andrew Neilson. 

We aim to showcase the finest poetry, ranging in technique and subject matter."

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See the new issue here: Issue nineteen — Bad Lilies

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20) (From Seren Books newsletter)

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Seren Poetry Podcast:  Nerys Williams: 'Republic'

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"In this episode we talk to Nerys Williams about her explosive third collection ‘Republic’. ‘Republic’ opens a window on life in rural west Wales during the 1980s and 90s when arts and culture boomed. English and Welsh-language post-punk bands, politics, feminism and family life are thrown together on the page as the poet questions what constitutes a republic?  ."

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See Nerys Williams: 'Republic'

 

First published on 21 December 2023.

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For the library of Seren Poetry Podcasts see: The Seren Poetry Podcast

 

See all the podcasts at Alternative Stories and Fake Realities (buzzsprout.com)

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​​21)  (From Our Content — Home Stage website)

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Meet the Poet: Lewis Buxton - YouTube

 

"Meet Lewis Buxton: Norfolk-based poet, performer and co-director of Norwich’s largest regular poetry night, TOAST. In this episode of Meet the Poet Lewis discusses his debut poetry collection Boy in Various Poses. This collection explores the complexity of gender and boyhood with tenderness, humour and punch - and, in following the ever curious and changing figure of ‘Boy’, Lewis questions what it means to become a man."

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First available to watch on Facebook and YouTube on Wednesday, 26 July 2023.

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Go to Meet the Poet: Lewis Buxton - YouTube

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Once you have watched this episode there is 41 more to watch at Meet the Poet - YouTube

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For further Home Stage videos see:  Home Stage - YouTube

 

 

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22) Look around this site and follow some of the links you have not heard of before...​​​​​​

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