Darren Stephens and Evan Carlson

The Poetic Turn

Arts EN ↓ 26 episodes

The Poetic Turn is a podcast hosted by Darren Stephens and Evan Carlson that explores poems and poetry through conversation—thoughtful, curious, and welcoming. Each episode invites listeners into close encounters with poems: how they work, why they matter, and what they can offer us. The show is for anyone who wants more poetry in their world. Whether you’re brand new to poetry, returning after a long absence, or already comfortable reading and discussing poems, The Poetic Turn meets you where you are—without gatekeeping, jargon for its own sake, or academic posturing. The goal is simple: t...

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Darren Stephens and Evan Carlson

Episodes

Welcome to The Poetic Turn - Poems by Billy Collins and Archibald McLeish 06.01.2026 13:05

The conversation explores the idea of a poetry podcast, the concept of the poetic turn in poetry, the impact of poetry on perception, interpreting Ars Poetica, and the impact of wordless poetry. The key takeaways include the impactful and wordless nature of poetry and the concept of the poetic turn in poetry. Takeaways Poetry as an impactful and wordless art The concept of the poetic turn in poetr...