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Episodes
- Brent Thomas Whiteside, "LITTLE BIG"
This Yawpcast episode features an interview with poet Brent Thomas Whiteside discussing his poem "LITTLE BIG," which was featured as Poet of the Week from May 11–17, 2026.
- leena aboutaleb, "New World Order at the Centre of My Love"
Yawpcast features poet Leena Aboutaleb discussing her poem "New World Order at the Centre of My Love" as part of Poet of the Week, May 4–10, 2026. The full text of the poem and an interview are accessible.
- Kenny Carroll, "In Defense of Grasshoppers"
Kenny Carroll, featured as Poet of the Week from April 27–May 3, 2026, reads his poem "In Defense of Grasshoppers" on Yawpcast. The episode includes an interview with the poet.
- Robin Arble, "Sunlight in Late Spring"
Yawpcast presents poet Robin Arble and her work "Sunlight in Late Spring," featured as Poet of the Week in April 2026. Additional text and interview details are provided online.
- M. Ezra Zhang, "Self-Portrait with LSD & Mirror"
This Yawpcast episode presents "Self-Portrait with LSD & Mirror" by M. Ezra Zhang, a poet featured April 13–19, 2026. A full text of the poem and an interview are available online.
- Alice Liang, "For the Moment"
This episode of Yawpcast features an interview with poet Alice Liang, whose work was highlighted as Poet of the Week from April 6–12, 2026. The full text of the poem and interview can be found on the Brooklyn Poets website.
- Jesi V. “Rocki” Taylor, "building"
This episode of Yawpcast features Jesi V. “Rocki” Taylor as Poet of the Week. The text includes a full poem and an interview with the poet.
- Carolina Ebeid, "Autochthonous Silueta" / "Corazón de roca con sangre"
Yawpcast presents readings of two poems by Carolina Ebeid: "Autochthonous Silueta" and "Corazón de roca con sangre." This episode is part of the Poet of the Week series from March 23–29, 2026.
- Lorraine Olaya, "Ancestors' wildest dreams"
This episode features "Ancestors' Wildest Dreams," a poem by Lorraine Olaya, presented as Poet of the Week from March 16–22, 2026. Full text and an interview are available.
- Laetitia Keok, "The Safest Place in the World"
This episode of Yawpcast features poet Laetitia Keok, who was selected as Poet of the Week for March 9–15, 2026. The discussion focuses on her poem "The Safest Place in the World."
- Isabel Cruz, "RE: restoring truth and sanity to american history"
Yawpcast presents Isabel Cruz as Poet of the Week from February 23–March 1, 2026. The episode includes her poem and an interview, with more details available at brooklynpoets.org.
- D.S. Waldman, "For three years"
D.S. Waldman reads the poem "For three years." The episode is associated with the Poet of the Week feature from February 16–22, 2026, and includes the full text of the poem and an interview.
- Dana Ysabel, "Demand Nothing Encased in Amber"
This episode features Dana Ysabel's poem "Demand Nothing Encased in Amber," recognized as Poet of the Week from February 9–15, 2026. The full text of the poem and an accompanying interview are available.
- Magdalena Arias Vásquez, "Triptych"
This episode of Yawpcast features poet Magdalena Arias Vásquez presenting her work "Triptych" as Poet of the Week from February 2–8, 2026. The full text of the poem and an accompanying interview can be found on brooklynpoets.org.
- Kayla Schwab, "Ode to my hip surgery scars"
This Yawpcast episode features poet Kayla Schwab and her work "Ode to my hip surgery scars." Further details and the full poem text can be found on the Brooklyn Poets website.
- Ally Ang, "Fruit Études"
Ally Ang reads and discusses the poem "Fruit Études" as part of the "Poet of the Week" feature from January 19–25, 2026. The full text and interview are available at brooklynpoets.org.
- Ugochi Egonu, from "Ka Anyi Kpe Ekpere: Crown of Queer Reckoning"
Yawpcast features Ugochi Egonu as Poet of the Week from January 12–18, 2026. The episode includes a reading of Egonu's poetry and an interview. Full text of the poem and interview are available.
- Daniel Yadin, "Las Meninas"
Poet of the Week, January 5–11, 2026. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/daniel-yadin
- Dylan Tran, "Dim Sum (點心)"
Poet of the Week, December 29, 2025–January 4, 2026. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/dylan-tran
- Anahita Monfared, "Penny for Your Thoughts"
Poet of the Week, December 22–28, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/anahita-monfared
- Christhalia Wiloto, "Abstract Expressionism"
Poet of the Week, December 15–21, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/christhalia-wiloto
- Vasvi Kejriwal, "After"
Poet of the Week, December 8–14, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/vasvi-kejriwal
- Andres Cordoba, "When a cop eats, the food is nostalgic for the outside"
Poet of the Week, December 1–7, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/andres-cordoba. Audio recording mixed by Gabe Carbonara.
- Disha Trivedi, "Be Here to Mother Me at the End of the World"
Poet of the Week, November 24–30, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/disha-trivedi
- Dorsía Smith Silva, "Widows"
Poet of the Week, November 17–23, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/dorsia-smith-silva
- Jo-Ann Mort, "Adornment"
Poet of the Week, November 10–16, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/jo-ann-mort
- Jasmine Reid, "The Moon and the You Tree"
Poet of the Week, November 3–9, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/jasmine-reid
- Sullivan Summer, "I Can’t Remember When Last I Saw Snow"
Poet of the Week, October 27–November 2, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/sullivan-summer
- Keetje Kuipers, "Meat"
Poet of the Week, October 20–26, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/keetje-kuipers
- Heidi Seaborn, "Missive to My Father from the Now"
Poet of the Week, October 13–19, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/heidi-seaborn
- Taylor Byas, "Formal"
Poet of the Week, October 6–12, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/taylor-byas
- Rob Macaisa Colgate, "Self-Portrait and Tactile Replica as Living Ghost"
Poet of the Week, September 29–October 5, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/rob-macaisa-colgate
- Holli Carrell, "Garments"
Poet of the Week, September 22–28, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/holli-carrell
- Mya Matteo Alexice, "Poly Abecedarian"
Poet of the Week, September 15–21, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/mya-matteo-alexice
- Trudy Sugawa Hodnefield, "Missed Call Tue 11:08 PM"
Poet of the Week, September 8–14, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/trudy-sugawa-hodnefield
- Loisa Fenichell, "At the bar, C calls me lonely, like actually"
Poet of the Week, September 1–7, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/loisa-fenichell
- RK Fauth, "Bees Dance"
Poet of the Week, August 25–31, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/rk-fauth
- Tiezst “Tie” Taylor, "On Hunger"
Poet of the Week, August 18–24, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/tiezst-tie-taylor
- Fargo Nissim Tbakhi, "An American Writes a Poem," (performed with Francesco Leandri)
Poet of the Week, August 11–17, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/fargo-nissim-tbakhi
- Morgan Võ, "the monger and his wife were walking"
Poet of the Week, August 4–10, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/morgan-vo
- Maria Gray, "Sea Level"
Poet of the Week, July 28–August 3, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/maria-gray
- Rebecca Yeong Ae Mzengi Corey, "Near Zero. or, a multiple choice quiz"
Poet of the Week, July 21–27, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/rebecca-yeong-ae-mzengi-corey
- Emma Sheinbaum, "I grow attached to double meanings"
Poet of the Week, July 14–20, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/emma-sheinbaum
- Ashley-Devon Williamston, "After We’ve Both Had Heart-to-Heart Talks with God Last Night"
Poet of the Week, July 7–13, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/ashley-devon-williamston
- Elizabeth Spenst, "Poem for Myself"
Poet of the Week, June 30–July 6, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/elizabeth-spenst
- Emerald Carter, "Shams and Rumi"
Poet of the Week, June 23–29, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/emerald-carter
- Jen DeGregorio, "I'm a Millennial, Technically"
Poet of the Week, June 16–22, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/jen-degregorio
- Aiden Farrell, from "hearsay"
Poet of the Week, June 9–15, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/aiden-farrell
- Jordan Hamel, "How to Cheat Death in a Nightclub Bathroom"
Poet of the Week, June 2–8, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/jordan-hamel
- Eduardo Martínez-Leyva, "After the Shooting, You Have a Panic Attack in the Supermarket"
Poet of the Week, May 26–June 1, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/eduardo-martinez-leyva