The mission of the Quintessential Poetry podcast is to provide a live platform for poets from all backgrounds and locations worldwide to showcase their poetry. This includes emerging, mid-level, and established poets. The podcast conducts conversational interviews with poets delving into the essence of poetry within the realms of the mind, heart, and soul. It also provides a platform for poets to showcase their craft, whether through traditional forms or spoken word poetry. If you would like to be a guest, please contact the host, Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram via this site or at quintessentialpoetry@gmx.com. Our Podcast Rankings:Quintessential Poetry has garnered critical acclaim and widespread recognition across various podcast platforms. Here are some of our most distinguished rankings:Ranked #2 on Feedspot and Podcast Tonight's 2024 lists of best poetry podcasts worldwide. Secured #2 on Ivy.fm's 2023 list of top podcasts about poems. In August 2024, Goodpods.com, a global podcast listener community, placed the podcast at 16th on its list of all-time top poetry podcasts and fourth on its list of the top 100 motivational podcasts. Player.fm ranked the podcast fifth on its list of the 50 best podcasts on performance poetry for 2023, fourth among the 50 greatest podcasts on Books-Spoken-Word poetry, and fourteenth among the 50 best podcasts on social issues. Chosen three times as a staff favorite by the New York City World Podcast Network in May 2024, July 2024, and August 2024 from a pool of over 37,000 podcast episodes.The Quintessential Poetry podcast serves as a hub for dialogue and discussion on a broad range of topics, seamlessly integrating poetry. These rankings reflect our expanding influence and the growing interest in poetry through our podcast.