Quintessential Poetry

This tribute episode honors the life and poetic legacy of Genevieve F. Ray (1987–2026), a gifted storyteller whose work blended vulnerability, resilience, and emotional truth. Through selected readings and reflection, this spoken word poetry episode celebrates her creative spirit and the impact she made on listeners around the world. This Quintessential Poetry podcast tribute offers a space for re...

This episode of the Quintessential Poetry podcast, a quintessential poetry podcast rooted in spoken word and literary expression, aired December 24, 2025, chronicles Jacqueline James’ ongoing artistic evolution through new poems, fresh insights, and expanded dialogue. Author of 19 books, Jacqueline reflects on her creative journey in excerpts from our 2024 interview, now fully remastered and re-ed...

🎷 EPISODE 2: MIKE JURKOVIC Poetry That Swings, Sings, and Refuses to Sit Still Mike Jurkovic joins the Quintessential Poetry podcast for a vibrant conversation blending poetry, jazz, rhythm, and creative expression. Known for making “jazz sing and words swing,” he shares insights into sound‑driven writing, performance, and the emotional energy that shapes his work. This spoken word poetry intervi...

John Patrick Robbins joins the Quintessential Poetry podcast for a raw and unfiltered conversation about craft, honesty, and the uncompromising voice that defines his work. Known as “The Mad Editor,” Robbins brings a fierce commitment to truth-telling through poetry, exploring themes of grit, survival, and emotional clarity. This spoken word poetry interview highlights his distinctive style, his e...

Kolawole Alatishe, a Nigerian poet and thinker, joins the Quintessential Poetry podcast for a thoughtful exploration of the power of poetry, language, and creative expression. In this book club discussion, he reflects on the emotional, cultural, and philosophical dimensions of poetry, offering insights shaped by lived experience and a deep commitment to storytelling. His 2025 book, HUMAN TOGETHERN...

Join host Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram as he inaugurates the newly rebranded Quintessential Poetry platform with acclaimed poet and spoken word artist Laura Grevel in this quintessential poetry podcast conversation rooted in spoken word and literary expression. In this episode, Laura shares profound insights from her extensive life across five different countries. Exploring her poetic influences, th...

Hello, everyone, Welcome to a special National Poetry Month 2025 episode of The Quintessential Poetry Podcast, a spoken‑word and literary arts platform celebrating this year’s universal theme of family and our sub‑theme, Poetry Beyond Borders . In this fully French‑language conversation, Caroline Adler Micó shares her multilingual artistry and the emotional depth of her work, offering listeners a...

In Memory of Rawle James This conversation, originally recorded in 2023, honors the late Rawle James—a beloved poet and community builder from Toronto, Canada, whose sudden passing in 2025 left a profound impact on poetry communities worldwide. Known for his melodic voice, warm smile, and spiritual depth, Rawle brought openness, clarity, and generosity to every space he entered, and his presence o...

In this conversation, poet Lauren Martin offers a thoughtful and introspective exploration of her creative process, reflecting on how poetry becomes a space for truth, vulnerability, and emotional clarity. Her voice brings a quiet strength to the episode, inviting listeners into the inner landscapes that shape her work and her understanding of connection across borders. Lauren Martin is a psychoth...

In this conversation, poet Dee Allen brings a powerful blend of honesty, presence, and emotional depth to the mic, exploring how poetry becomes a space for healing, clarity, and self‑expression. His voice carries both strength and vulnerability, inviting listeners into the lived experiences and inner truths that shape his work across various communities. Bio: African-Italian performance poet based...

In this conversation, 21‑year‑old poet, artist, and social media influencer Jules Stevenson of Selkirk, Manitoba shares the deeply personal and resilient journey that shaped her writing. Beginning in her early teens as a way to cope with anxiety, depression, anorexia, sexual trauma, abuse, and suicide, Jules has developed an intimate and unflinchingly honest body of work. Jules began writing in he...

Bio: David Leo Sirois is a Canadian-American poet published 153 times in 26 countries, featured in this quintessential poetry podcast conversation highlighting his global literary reach and spoken word presence. His work has been translated into 13 languages (such as Hindi, Bengali, French, Spanish, Greek, & Romanian). He hosts Spoken World Online, the Zoom arm of SpokenWord Paris. His first c...

In this podcast episode, host Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram interviews Mike Jurkovic, a globally published poet. They discuss Mike's poetic journey, his collections, and his views on the importance of poetry as a means of communication. Mike shares his approach to writing, influences, and the role of musicality and humor in his work. He reads several of his poems, including 'Eleanor's Purse," and  'G...

In honor of Juneteenth, QLPORYT presents a special episode titled ‘Two Sisters and a Brotha,’ a quintessential poetry podcast that celebrates Black literary expression and cultural heritage. Hosted by Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram, this powerful poetry reading brings together renowned poets and real-life sisters Cheryl J. Jackson and Lyris Dee Wallace, who are not only best-selling authors but have a...

Summary: This episode is an encore audio presentation of an interview with Lynette Rabsatt, a poet from the Virgin Islands who has been writing since 1996, featured in this quintessential poetry podcast conversation exploring her creative journey and literary expression. She has written over 200 pieces. Lynette's work aims to inspire and uplift through her blog and social media. The interview disc...

In this episode of Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio and YouTube, Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram interviews poet Noreen Snyder in a quintessential poetry podcast conversation exploring her creative journey and literary expression. This conversation highlights the poet’s work and the poems that shaped their voice. Originally from Columbia City, Indiana, Noreen Snyder is a published author of...

The Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio and YouTube Podcast, hosted by Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram, features a deep dive into the poetic journey of renowned poet and author Teresa E. Gallion in this quintessential poetry podcast conversation exploring her creative evolution and literary expression. This conversation highlights the poet’s work and the poems that shaped her voice. Gallion di...

Join us for the upcoming QLPORYT podcast, a quintessential poetry podcast conversation featuring an interview with author and renowned poet Bill Cushing, as well as musician Chuck Corbisiero. Bill will also read excerpts from his riveting new book, "Heroic Brothers of the Civil War." The book focuses on two brothers’ exploits fighting for the Union. "The Last Man" relates the death of Lt. Alonzo C...

Skaja Evens is a writer, publisher, and artist living in Southeast Virginia, featured in this quintessential poetry podcast conversation exploring her creative journey and literary expression. She runs Mōtus Audāx Press and publishes Disturb The Universe Magazine and It Takes All Kinds Literary Zibe. Publication credits include Spillwords Press, Medusa’s Kitchen, Ink Pantry, Off the Coast, The Cro...

My interview with the distinguished poet and author Kenneth Maswabi is featured in this quintessential poetry podcast conversation exploring his spiritual approach to writing and literary expression. He and I had originally met on Zoom on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) or 7:00 PM Central Africa Time (CAT). Bio I am a 47 year old citizen of Botswana, Africa. I'm a...

You are invited to relive on audio a captivating poetry evening that took place on March 27, 2024, presented as a quintessential poetry podcast celebration of spoken word artistry and community. "A Poetry Lovers Concert Featuring Two Ladies and a Gentleman" proudly showcased the artistry of Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio and YouTube on March 27, 2024, at 8:00 PM (EST). The event offe...

My special guest on the Tuesday, April 2, 2024, episode of the QLPORYT podcast will be acclaimed poet and author Ray Whitaker, featured in this quintessential poetry podcast conversation exploring his evolving creative journey and literary expression. Ray has been writing both prose and poetry since he was seventeen. What Ray is writing now is very different from what he wrote so many years ago. A...

On Saturday, March 23, 2024, we hosted a special program—a Zoom/YouTube episode entitled ‘Celebrating Women in Poetry' presented as a quintessential poetry podcast celebration honoring women’s voices, creativity, and literary expression. This profound event dedicated itself to honoring Women's History Month through the medium of verse. Through the power of poetry, we invited our audience to immers...

My special guest on the QLPORYT podcast is Todd Cirillo (see below), a poet known for his raw, honest, and humorous approach to life and love, featured in this quintessential poetry podcast conversation exploring his creative voice and literary expression. Original Air Date: Thursday, March 14, 8:00 PM Todd Cirillo was born of bastard lineage. He has many books and misdemeanors. His books include;...

Stacy Dyson is a Black woman poet, playwright, and a cappella vocalist who explores and illuminates the life and times of the Black woman, featured in this quintessential poetry podcast conversation celebrating her creative voice and literary expression. She has released six chapbooks and five CDs and performed/workshopped all over the country. Following her last collections, LOVELY AND SUFFERING...