Quintessential Poetry: A Global Poetry & Spoken Word Poetry Podcast

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In this dynamic episode of Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio and YouTube, Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram engages poet, playwright, and a cappella vocalist Stacy Dyson in a quintessential poetry podcast conversation celebrating her creative voice, cultural mission, and literary expression. A Black woman artist whose work illuminates the life, history, and lived experiences of Black women, Stacy has released six chapbooks and five CDs, performing and workshopping her art across the country with passion, power, and uncompromising authenticity.

Following her acclaimed collections LOVELY AND SUFFERING and FOLLOW ME ON THIS, Stacy is currently developing her new book BECAUSE THE SUN WOULD NOT MOVE, continuing her exploration of identity, resilience, and emotional truth. Based in San Diego, she is also building TESORO, her international women’s poetry network, dedicated to amplifying women’s voices worldwide. In addition, she is preparing to launch two new writing and performance workshops titled FIRESCRIBE, expanding her commitment to nurturing creative communities.

This conversation highlights Stacy’s artistic evolution, her devotion to honoring Black womanhood, and her belief in poetry as a vessel for truth, liberation, and connection. Through readings, reflections, and spirited dialogue, Stacy offers listeners a powerful journey into the heart of her work and the enduring strength of women’s voices. Audiogram will be accessible on YouTube 4/22/24 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDuhMdCqUI3cJRKj-Jlgabw

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In this insightful episode of Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio and YouTube, Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram engages storyteller and poet Margaret R. Sáraco in a quintessential poetry podcast conversation exploring her creative journey, literary expression, and the intersections of poetry, fiction, and memoir. Margaret’s work appears in numerous anthologies and literary journals, including Paterson Literary Review, Exit 13, The Path Literary Magazine, Book of Matches, Greening the Earth (Penguin Books), Lips, and Kerning: A Space for Words. She serves as a poetry editor for The Platform Review, has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize, and has twice been recognized in the Allen Ginsberg Poetry Contest.

A dynamic performer and literary advocate, Margaret has recorded video poems for Poetry of Protest and Struggle, Writing the Land, and Poets Wear Prada. She regularly performs spoken word and leads writing workshops, drawing from her 27-year career teaching middle school math and writing before retiring in June 2022. Her debut poetry collection If There Is No Wind was published in September 2022, followed thirteen months later by Even the Dog Was Quiet (Human Error Publishing). Margaret lives in Montclair, New Jersey with her husband Alex, who illustrated her latest book.

Amazon.com: Even the Dog Was Quiet: 9781948521185: Sáraco, Margaret R.

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In this international celebration of women’s voices, Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio and YouTube presents a poetry podcast honoring women as creators of global poetry—artists whose resilience, compassion, and profound insight shape the literary landscape. Through verse, women transcend borders and adversity, offering perspectives that illuminate shared human experiences and deepen our collective awareness. Their stories, struggles, and successes encourage us to value diversity, empathy, and poetry’s power to unite communities across the world.

This special episode features an extraordinary lineup of poets whose work echoes strength, creativity, and cultural richness: Phynne~Belle (United States), Pragya Chakraborty (India), Nayma Chamchoun (England), Anna Maria Dall‑Olio (Italy), Nona Lea (United States), Jennifer M. Garnatz (Jamaica), Somdatta Mitra (India), and Marianne Tefft (Canada/Sint Maarten). Together, they weave a tapestry of global expression, offering listeners a powerful journey through identity, resilience, and the enduring influence of women in poetry.

This program invites audiences to listen, learn, and celebrate the unwavering spirit of women whose words continue to shape the world. Audiogram will be accessible on YouTube 4/20/24: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDuhMdCqUI3cJRKj-Jlgabw

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In this imaginative episode of Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio and YouTube, Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram engages writer, storyteller, and electronic music artist Garett in a quintessential poetry podcast conversation exploring his creative evolution from childhood narrative invention to contemporary poetic expression. Born in Folsom, California, Garett grew up running cross‑country through suburban neighborhoods, trampolining in the backyard, and taking road trips to Los Angeles County—experiences that shaped his early storytelling instincts. He began writing narrative stories at age ten, often centered on tragic heroes who met dramatic ends in the heat of action.

His poetry blossomed during his senior year of college in Poetry 101, where group critique sessions offered a space of freedom for sharing zany, erratic imagery. Guided by his professor’s advice to “provide a stable field for the reader,” Garett developed a more precise ear for language by listening closely to his classmates’ work. Today, he embraces an exploratory creative philosophy, allowing his writing to wander between poetry, short stories, and song lyrics without forcing himself into a single defined style.

Garett’s electronic music project, Dungeon_Angel_Baby (released under the name Gargon on all streaming platforms), reflects his playful, freaky, and experimental artistic spirit — an “insolent little monster” daring listeners to engage. In this conversation, he shares insights into his creative process, his evolving relationship with writing, and the introspective work he has on the horizon. Garett expresses gratitude to Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram for the invitation and hopes listeners enjoy his offerings. Website and Social Media https://garrettbrisbane.wixsite.com/my-site https://youtube.com/@garrettbrisbane7833?si=rWPxuWtqHLOFEnBg

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In this inspiring episode of Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio and YouTube, Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram engages multi‑genre author Celaine Charles in a quintessential poetry podcast conversation exploring her creative journey, literary expression, and the balance she maintains between writing and teaching. Living in the Pacific Northwest, Celaine writes poetry and fiction by night while teaching elementary students by day, nurturing creativity both in her classroom and on the page.

Her poetry chapbook Colors Collected (Palmetto Publishing Group, 2019) grew from her Channillo‑hosted online series Colors, and her newest full collection Three Hearts Stitched is forthcoming in January 2024 from Egret Lake Books. Her work has appeared in numerous publications, including Tupelo Press 30/30 Challenge Project, Dime Show Review, Nine Muses Poetry, Spillwords Press, The Seattle Star, and The Sunlight Press. She was a poetry finalist in the PNWA Literary Contest in July 2017.

On the fiction side, Celaine’s YA fantasy novel Seam Keepers debuted in May 2021 (The Wild Rose Press), followed by her holiday paranormal novellas Stained Glass Secrets and Star Wishes.

Connect with CC via https://linktr.ee/celainecharles. Social Media https://twitter.com/celaine_charles https://www.instagram.com/cc_celainecharles/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100020278358757 Amazon Store https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07WYZSQK3?ingress=0&visitId=f19a6faa-08b1-44a6-a1c4-67528d1a8fbc&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdr

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In this inspiring episode of Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio and YouTube, Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram engages Keyana – The Artist, a self‑taught poet from Atlanta, Georgia, in a quintessential poetry podcast conversation exploring her creative journey, spiritual testimony, and global artistic reach. Rooted in faith, Keyana describes herself as “a walking testimony,” crediting God’s glory for her purpose and passion. She has spent more than a decade writing inspiring, captivating, and educational poems that encourage audiences to connect with their emotions and embrace personal growth.

Keyana began writing in high school in 2010 and quickly emerged as a dynamic performer, sharing her work at conferences, churches, open mics, and stages across the United States and around the world. Her performances span Louisville, Chicago, Richmond, Indianapolis, Atlanta, Haiti, Africa, Scotland, London, New York, Arizona, New Jersey, California, New Zealand, and Missouri. Poetry, for her, is both spoken and embodied — expressed through words and dance, creating a powerful experience for audiences everywhere.

A dedicated and motivated artist, Keyana strives to inspire others through poems focused on emotional awareness, success, and personal empowerment. She has appeared on radio, television, and multiple podcast platforms, sharing her journey and encouraging listeners to explore poetry as a transformative genre. The author of seven books and a proud member of Dress for Success, Keyana continues to build her artistic legacy with passion, purpose, and global vision.

Please subscribe to her YouTube Channel: Keyana- The Artist (https://youtu.be/-dBaMEYa7VM) to keep yourself update with her latest videos. You can reach me via [email protected] or at +1(770)-731-8208. Website:https://linktr.ee/keyanatheartistBooks:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07S1H8VK9/about

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In this distinguished episode of Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio and YouTube, Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram engages acclaimed poet, translator, and educator Scott Hightower in a quintessential poetry podcast conversation exploring his creative journey, literary expression, and profound contributions to contemporary American and LGBTQ+ poetry. Originally from Texas, Hightower has sojourned through India, Italy, and Spain and now resides in Manhattan, where he teaches at NYU’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study.

Scott is the author of four books of poetry published in the United States and two bilingual collections released in Spain. He also edited the bilingual anthology Women Rowing: Mujeres A Los Remos (Mantis Editores, Guadalajara, Mexico, 2012). His honors include the Hayden Carruth Book Award and the Barnstone Translation Prize, recognizing his excellence in both original poetry and translation.

His forthcoming seventh collection, Imperative to Spare (Rebel Satori Press, November), is a stunning portrait of grief prompted by the loss of his partner of over forty years. Fellow poet Cynthia Hogue praised the book as “poignantly honest and sardonically defiant,” noting its rare brio and its necessary illumination of navigating life after devastating loss. This conversation explores Scott’s evolution as a poet, his global influences, his bilingual work, and the emotional depth that shapes his newest and most powerful collection.

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In this special Author Showcase episode of Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio and YouTube, Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram highlights a dynamic group of poets, authors, artists, and creators whose work spans continents, genres, and artistic traditions. This quintessential poetry podcast conversation explores their creative journeys, literary expression, and the unique contributions each brings to contemporary poetry and art.

Dane Ince, an internationally published poet and Beat Poet Laureate for California, hosts the weekly open mic Time to Arrive and is the founder of EYE PUBLISHEWE. His newest book, The Whole Existential Novel, reflects his ongoing commitment to Beat‑inspired creativity and community building.

Lesley Constable, author of Entry Point, is both poet and painter whose work is rooted in “deep and reverent play.” Influenced by Beat poetry, Jungian thought, existentialism, transcendentalism, and visionary art, she holds a B.A. in Arts Journalism and an M.F.A. in Arts Criticism. Her newest book is A House Without Walls.

Mimi German, poet and activist/advocate for the houseless in the Pacific Northwest, is the author of Beneath the Gravel Weight of Stars. Her newest work, Where Grasses Bend, continues her commitment to social justice, environmental awareness, and poetic truth.

John Angell Grant, writer and director from Palo Alto, California, is the author of Women and Religion in the Modern Drawing Room Plays of T.S. Eliot and twelve produced stage plays. His short film Two Stoners won “Best Indie Super Short Film” at the 8 & Halfilm Awards, honoring Fellini’s 8 1/2. His serialized novel A Deadly Secret and his book The Green Notebook showcase his wide-ranging creative reach.

Martin Del Toro Gutierrez, artist and world traveler from Sayulita, Mexico, wraps his arms around the nature of love in his bilingual Spanish/English poetry collection La Naturalzela del Amor. His work blends global experience with heartfelt lyricism.

Together, these authors offer a rich, international mosaic of poetic insight, artistic exploration, and creative innovation. This showcase celebrates their diverse voices and the expansive possibilities of contemporary literature.