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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Novelist Lisa Ko Reads Tracy K. Smith

Posted August 14, 202500:18:44

In this episode, novelist Lisa Ko reads “Don’t You Wonder, Sometimes?” by Tracy K. Smith. Ko’s first book, The Leavers, was a 2017...

Poetry Playlist: Long Track Blues

Posted December 23, 202400:06:08

This IPRP Poetry Playlist features a selection of archival recordings from PennSound,...

Advice Columnist Amy Dickinson Reads Roland Flint

Posted September 16, 202400:17:40

In this episode, Amy Dickinson reads “Say It” by Roland Flint. Dickinson wrote the beloved daily advice column “Ask Amy,” which appeared in...

Poetry Playlist: You Are Here

Posted April 30, 202400:07:09

In this IPRP Poetry Playlist, U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón reads three selections from the anthology

Historian Roy Foster Reads William Butler Yeats

Posted March 17, 202400:15:45

In this episode, Roy Foster reads “Sailing to Byzantium” by William Butler Yeats. Foster is Emeritus Professor of Irish History at the University...