Planet Poetry

Love poetry? Join Robin and Peter and their guests as they read poems, chat about all things poetry and generally explore the bedazzling world of Planet Poetry. Since we started this podcast in 2020 we've interviewed dozens of poets and poetry editors, discussed all the thorny issues about the poetry world and delved into our favourite poetry past and present. We don't have sponsors and we don't interrupt the flow with ads, so if you like what we do, please buy us a coffee or two at buymeacoffee.com/planetpoetry to help keep the poddy going! Thanks!

Podcasting since 2020 • 84 episodes

Planet Poetry

Latest Episodes

Noticing | Noticing - with Will Harris

Cor what a scorcher! Time to bask in the company of Will Harris. You will delight in his fresh and distinct style, with cuttlefish-fast leaps of metaphor and imagery as we explore his two Granta volu...

July 30, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 7 • 1:08:14

From the Archive: Paul Stephenson

Another gem from the Archive: Paul Stephenson, interviewed in 2024 about his debut collection Hard Drive (Carcanet).

June 18, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 6 • 31:33

Stopped clocks | Starling - with Mara Bergman

Plump up your pillows! Planet poetry is back with Mara Bergman. We'll trace a journey from New York state to the UK, sharing poems from The Disappearing Room and

May 14, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 5 • 1:01:15

From the Archive: Kim Addonizio

We're going back to September 2021 for this interview with the fabulous Kim Addonizio...

March 26, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 4 • 36:20

From the Archive: Danez Smith

Minneapolis is once again facing violence and repression. From afar we watch in horror, and in this episode from our archive featuring Danez Smith we offer our solidarity with the people of Minnesota. Originally recorded in October 2024, ...

January 29, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 3 • 42:55

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