The Poetry Exchange
By The Poetry Exchange
The Poetry Exchange talks to people about the poem that has been a friend to them. In each episode you will hear our guest talking about their chosen poem and the part it has played in their life, as well as a recording of the poem that we make as a gift for them. Our podcast features conversations with people from all walks of life, as well as a range of special guests. Join us to discover the power of poetry in people’s lives. Silver Award Winner for Most Original Podcast at the British Podcast Awards 2018.
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Latest episode
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84. Little Champion by Tony Hoagland - A Friend to Michael Mark
In this episode, poet Michael Mark joins us to talk about the poem that has been a friend to him: 'Little Champion' by Tony Hoagland.You can read a transcript of this episode -
83. You Don't Know What Love Is by Kim Addonizio - A Friend to Salena Godden
In this episode of The Poetry Exchange, we are thrilled to be joined by the poetry tour-de-force that is Salena Godden, to hear about the poem that has been a friend to her: You Don't Know What Love Is by Kim Addonizio.Salena spoke with… -
82. What Survives by Rainer Maria Rilke - A Friend to Lois P. Jones
In this episode, poet, radio host and editor Lois P. Jones talks about the poem that has been a friend to her: 'What Survives' by Rainer Maria Rilke, translated by A. Poulin Jr.Lois P. Jones is a luminous poet, radio ho… -
81. My Dark Horses by Jodie Hollander - A Friend to Rosie Garland
In this latest episode, writer Rosie Garland talks to us about the poem that has been a friend to her: 'My Dark Horses' by Jodie Hollander.Writer and singer with post-punk band The March Violets, Rosie Garland has a passion for language… -
80. REVISITED: Remember by Joy Harjo - A Friend to Rachel Eliza Griffiths
In this latest episode of The Poetry Exchange, we revisit our conversation with the extraordinary poet & artist Rachel Eliza Griffiths about the poem that has been a friend to her: 'Remember' by Joy Harjo.This beautiful and transfor… -
79. REVISITED: Poem (Lana Turner Has Collapsed) by Frank O'Hara - A Friend to Harry
In this latest episode of The Poetry Exchange, we revisit our conversation about 'Poem (Lana Turner Has Collapsed)' by Frank O'Hara - A Friend to Harry.This gorgeous conversation was originally released in 2016 and has been a friend to … -
REVISITED: The force that through the green fuse drives the flower by Dylan Thomas - A Friend to Angela
In this latest episode of The Poetry Exchange, we revisit our conversation about 'The force that through the green fuse drives the flower' by Dylan Thomas - A Friend to Angela.This extraordinary and beautiful conversation was originally… -
77. Grief by Matthew Dickman - A Friend to Rowena Knight
In this episode of The Poetry Exchange, poet Rowe… -
76. The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock by T.S. Eliot - A Friend To Ella Frears
In this episode, poet Ella Frears talks about the… -
75. Acquainted with the Night by Robert Frost - A Friend to Glyn Maxwell
In our latest episode, acclaimed poet, playwright…