Poetry Off the Shelf, published by the Poetry Foundation and produced by Helena de Groot, features conversations with poets on language, love, loss, faith and identity. The show has 99 episodes released roughly every two weeks, with a median length near 50 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with an indicative host-read rate of $90 to $630 per episode.
Reflective literary conversations with a highly rated, institutionally backed poetry audience
- Published by the Poetry Foundation, with 446 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.6 of 5.
- Roughly 50-minute interview episodes with poets on love, loss, faith and identity.
- Unsponsored so far, so the first sponsor would be an early and distinctive placement.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, conversational discussion
- Tone
- reflective, candid
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 35 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description and episode titles contain no ad references and no funding links are listed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles such as 'A Little Angry at God' and 'Those Bodies We Borrowed' deal with grief and bodies in a literary register, with no explicit flag in the feed.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.poetryfoundation.org/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id138752347 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/EJTc8KVr |
Benchmark score: 73 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| My Faith in Faith | 2026-10-08 | 44 min |
| The Life Underneath | 2026-09-22 | 49 min |
| A Little Angry at God | 2026-09-08 | 1 h 4 min |
| Tempting Fate | 2026-08-25 | 52 min |
| On My Way to God | 2026-08-11 | 33 min |
| Until the Last Second | 2026-07-28 | 52 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 11 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
Producer Helena de Groot talks to poets about language, dreams, love and loss, identity, connection, anger, discomfort, the creative process, the state of the world and the world of the soul. Hard conversations are welcomed—laughter is, too.
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About Poetry Off the Shelf
Poetry Off the Shelf is a podcast from the Poetry Foundation, produced by Helena de Groot. Each episode is a conversation with a poet about language, dreams, love, loss, identity and faith, with hard conversations welcomed alongside humor. The feed lists 99 episodes released about every two weeks, with a median runtime of roughly 50 minutes.
The show is published by the Poetry Foundation, whose website describes its mission around poetry and public literary life. Apple Podcasts shows 446 ratings with a 4.6 average, and the show has been listed since 2006. Its audience is estimated, not measured, at roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward adult readers in the United States.
No sponsors are visible in the feed. Based on those estimates, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at about $90 to $630 per episode, a fit for book publishers, literary imprints and education programs seeking a thoughtful audience. Source: the show's RSS feed and Apple Podcasts listing.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Poetry Off the Shelf can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Poetry Off the Shelf
How much does Poetry Off the Shelf charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read rates run about $90 to $630 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads. Final pricing depends on the sponsor's terms and the episode slot.
What is Poetry Off the Shelf about?
It features conversations with poets about language, love, loss, identity, faith and the creative process. Episodes run about 50 minutes and are released roughly every two weeks.
How do I contact Poetry Off the Shelf about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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