Calliope: A Poetry Podcast (Calliopod)
Also known as "Calliopod" is more than just poets reading their work, more than just poets telling their life stories; this is a podcast built on Inspiration—a podcast which strives to inspire writers to tell their stories.
Episodes
14 episodes
S02E03 - "Thank You For The Pictures" FEATURING Maya Solomon
Part one of our show at Brewed Awakening! Our featured guest, Maya Solomon, reminds us to take pictures to capture sweet, sweet memories.Poem Credits:"Fuego (Kauil)" by Thom LaPorte. This piece is published by Inspiration Strikes ...
S02E02 "Little Men With Big Ideas" FEATURING Len
This is part II of our show at Interzone in Autobahn, New Jersey! Our featured guest is Len, reading a poem he wrote over 40 years ago!Poem Credits:“Tank Man” by Hannah, follow @hannahlantran...
S02E01 "No One Likes Late Audience Members" Featuring FARO
Welcome to season 2 of Calliopod! We've had so much fun recording poets at our live events and are proud to bring you these amazing poems to you!Poem credits:"Vapor" by Thom LaPorte, follow @thomlaporte.writer on Instagram....
BONUS EPISODE - Holiday Special 2025
In this HOLIDAY BONUS EPISODE, members of the Calliopod team gather to discuss holidays past. Support us on Patreon to help fund Season 2!
BONUS EPISODE - Amusing Musings: "Prometheus, The Dude Who Brought Us Fire"
Thom and Hannah answer some questions about themselves and discuss the myth of Prometheus.
Calliope Changes Coming 2026!
We are finally allowing published poems on our podcast!Our new guidelines:1) You must be 18 years or older to sign our contract.2) Your work MUST BE ORIGINAL to you and free of AI assistance. (Generation, Outlining...
Episode 6: "Panic Perfect"
Coming to you from Words Matter Bookstore in Pitman, New Jersey! This episode features the amazing poetry of Megan Miller, Gina, and Mia-Sara!
Episode 5: "Breadcrumbs" Featuring BLACK INK
Live from Words Matter in Pitman, New Jersey! This episode features Sonny, Faro, and Black Ink!
BONUS EPISODE - Amusing Musings: "Creatures as Small"
Amusing Musings is a series where members of Calliope: A Poetry Podcast sit down and discuss prompts sent to by fans of the podcast.
Episode 4: "Does it make a sound?" Featuring CYN JONES
Live from Brewed Awakening in Pittman, New Jersey! A group of poets share their work alongside Cyn Jones--our first featured poet!
Episode 3: "Cloying"
Live from High Grounds Coffee Roasts in Glassboro, New Jersey! We had 5 poets perform their work on our stage!Check out our Instagram to learn how you can be featured on our podcast! Make sure to check out our submission guide...
Episode 2: "Old Fashioned"
Live from High Grounds Coffee Roasters in Glassboro, New Jersey! 5 Poets perform their work and share the stories behind them.