Interesting People Reading Poetry

Interesting People Reading Poetry is a short, sound-rich podcast where artists and luminaries read a favorite poem and share what it means to them. Created by Andy & Brendan Stermer.

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Poetry Playlist: Forgotten Frequencies

Posted December 15, 202300:05:23

In this IPRP Poetry Playlist, our host Brendan Stermer reads three poems from his debut chapbook,

Rapper Dessa Reads Alan Dugan

Posted October 22, 202300:15:09

In this episode, musician and writer Dessa reads an excerpt from “Natural Enemies of the Conch” by Alan Dugan. Dessa first gained prominence as...

Poetry Playlist: Think of the Storm

Posted August 21, 202300:05:53

For each IPRP Poetry Playlist, we curate a selection of three poems, loosely thematically related, presented with musical score, but without any commentary...

Priest Tish Harrison Warren Reads Scott Cairns

Posted June 4, 202300:15:06

In this episode, Tish Harrison Warren reads “Possible Answers to Prayer” by Scott Cairns. Warren is an Anglican priest and the author of two award-winning...

Poetry Playlist: Vocalism

Posted March 21, 202300:06:33

Vocalism, measure, concentration, determination, and the divine power to speak words; Are you full-lung’d and limber-lipp’d from long trial?...