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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Painter Enrique Martínez Celaya Reads Miguel Hernández

Posted June 11, 201900:17:24

In this episode, Enrique Martínez Celaya reads “Elegy for Ramón Sijé” by Miguel Hernández. Martínez Celaya is a world-renowned painter, sculptor,...

Composer Libby Larsen Reads Bill Holm

Posted April 8, 201900:11:04

In this episode, composer Libby Larsen reads “Wolf Song in Los Angeles” by Bill Holm. Larsen is one of the most prolific and most performed living...

Journalist Krista Tippett Reads Rainer Maria Rilke

Posted February 11, 201900:10:22

In this episode, On Being Project founder and CEO Krista Tippett reads “God speaks to each of us as he makes us” by Rainer Maria Rilke. She shares...

Representative Ilhan Omar Reads Warsan Shire

Posted January 13, 201900:11:19

In this episode, U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar reads “Conversations about home (at the deportation centre)” by Warsan Shire and reflects on the...

Entomologist Marla Spivak Reads Rumi

Posted October 23, 201800:10:08

In this episode, entomologist Dr. Marla Spivak reads “When Grapes Turn to Wine” by Rumi and discusses how Rumi can teach us to "think like bee."...