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I have started a list of poetry podcasts, audio and video recordings of different organisations and initiatives. I have not included individual poets because that is beyond me. Please add other audio and video recordings I will have missed in the comments section. Happy listening and viewing!
Poetry Audio and Video
The Poetry Foundation
- The Monthly Magazine – http://feeds.poetryfoundation.org/ThePoetryMagazinePodcast
- Poem of the Day – http://feeds.poetryfoundation.org/PoetryFoundation/PoemOfTheDay
- Poetry Now, where poets read and share insights on a new poem, http://feeds.poetryfoundation.org/PoetryFoundation/PoetryNow
- Poetry Off the Shelf, explores the diverse world of contemporary American poetry with readings by poets, interviews with critics, and short poetry documentaries. http://feeds.poetryfoundation.org/PoetryOffTheShelf
- Poem Roundtable, discussion of a single poem with a series of rotating guests http://feeds.poetryfoundation.org/PoetryFoundation/PoemTalk
Poetry Archive
- As with the Poetry Foundation, the Poetry Archive has endless audio recordings of poetry reading their work, http://www.poetryarchive.org/
Scottish Poetry Library
- Monthly podcast with over 200 episodes, http://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/connect/podcast
The Poetry Library
- Nice collection on Soundcloud of events hosted at the library, such as their monthly Special Editions, https://soundcloud.com/the-poetry-library
The Poetry School
- Relatively new podcast The Line Break is hosted by Ryan Van Winkle, http://campus.poetryschool.com/category/podcast-2/
Bloodaxe Books
- Great new website that has a range of audio and video of poetry, http://www.bloodaxebooks.com/hd-video
Carcanet
- Similar to Bloodaxe, but not so extensive, http://www.carcanet.co.uk/cgi-bin/scribe?audio=true
Ambit Magazine
- Started new podcast series in December. First episode with Sarah Howe, http://www.ambitmagazine.co.uk/category/podcast/
Chill Pill
- Chill Pill is a laid-back club night where up-and-coming poets share the stage with some of the finest Spoken Word acts in the UK, https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnujyQeDVfN9itR9Eiyp_M82P2PxmJu2R
US Library of Congress
- Whole series of podcasts with a range of poets, http://www.loc.gov/poetry/media/poetpoem.html
The Poetry Trust
- A good archive of themed interviews and features with poets, http://www.thepoetrytrust.org/poetry-channel/archive/
New Yorker Poetry Podcast
- Monthly podcast hosted by Paul Muldoon, http://www.newyorker.com/series/poetry-podcast
The Poetry Business
- Series of videos with well-known poets about their work, http://www.poetrybusiness.co.uk/audio-video/poetry-video
Poetry Society Podcast
- Hosted by Poetry Review editor Maurice O’Riordan, who talks with various poets
http://www.poetrysoc.com/content/publications/review/prpod/
Poets and Players
- Youtube channel which ‘has many full-length readings going back to 2009’: https://www.youtube.com/user/poetsandplayers
Guardian
- Books Poetry Podcast (ended, 2013) a series where poets choose a favourite poem, http://www.theguardian.com/books/series/guardian-books-poetry-podcast
- Audio Long Read, one episode with Simon Armitage, Making Poetry Pay, http://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2015/jul/10/simonarmitage-poetry
- Books Podcast, which features poets quite regularly. Latest one includes Andrew McMillan, http://www.theguardian.com/books/series/books+poetry
Slate Magazine
- Poetry Podcast between 2008-2010, http://www.slate.com/articles/podcasts/poetry_podcast/2010/07/the_slate_poetry_podcast.html
Bookslam
- General podcasts on books that features poets, e.g. #73 features Chimene Suleyman; #71 Kate Tempest, http://bookslam.com/podcast/
Easy French Poetry
- If you are learning French, this podcast of over 30 episodes, reads classic French poems to help you learn the language, https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/easy-french-poetry-french/id127338490?mt=2
Poems that Make Grown Men Cry
- Complement to the successful anthology, readings of the poems, https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/poems-that-make-grown-men-cry/id876335242?mt=2
The British Library
- The drama and literature recordings include the master tapes of the British Council’s series ‘The Poet Speaks’, featuring over 200 poets, recorded 1955-1975; National Poetry Centre readings 1979-1989; BBC Radio readings and critical discussions from the 1930s to the present day; and many live festival recordings. – See more at: http://www.bl.uk/collection-guides/drama-and-literature-recordings#sthash.31eYqLvm.dpuf
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A brilliant and comprehensive compilation of sites, Peter – Amazing! Thank you Tom
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Thanks very much Tom
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Very useful and thoughtful. Thanks Peter.
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Cheers Antony
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Great resource you’ve complied here, Pete. Can I add the British Library collection to your list?
http://www.bl.uk/collection-guides/drama-and-literature-recordings
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That’s really helpful Brian, thanks. I have added it to the list.
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Reblogged this on The Pale Project and commented:
Here’s a very useful directory of poetry sites put together by Peter Raynard in what appears to be a typically generous and altruistic post from Proletarian Poetry.
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Thank you for your kind words Selina and for the reblog (again). Best wishes, Peter
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Poets and Players YouTube channel has many full-length readings going back to 2009, here’s the link: https://www.youtube.com/user/poetsandplayers
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That’s great Janet. I have added it to the list. Thank you. Best wishes, Peter
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Thanks, Peter. Best wishes, Janet
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Thanks so much for this, Peter, what a great resource! Bookmarked.
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Reblogged this on and commented:
The ever-generous Peter Raynard has posted this marvellous resource on Proletarian Poetry…
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Thanks for your kind words Robin and for reblogging. Best wishes, Peter
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Thanks for this.
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