The New Yorker: Poetry is hosted by poetry editor Kevin Young and features readings of classic and contemporary poems by guest poets. The show has 130 episodes released roughly every four weeks, with a median length of about 45 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Literary audience of poetry readers, attached to The New Yorker's editorial brand
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.5 from 515 ratings, with most ratings at the top score
- Consistent back catalog of 130 episodes since 2013, with each episode carrying a single poem reading
- Episodes run about 45 minutes, giving room for a host-read mid-roll
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- poetry reading, guest reader performance, editor-led introduction
- Tone
- reflective, literary
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles are poetry readings of named poets with no explicit flags in the feed, and the show is not explicit.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.wnyc.org/shows/new-yorker-poetry |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id784600888 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/CNE2606789144 |
Benchmark score: 67 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Carolyn Forché Reads Mahmoud Darwish | 2026-09-30 | 52 min |
| Mark Wunderlich Reads Spencer Reece | 2026-08-26 | 49 min |
| Richard Blanco Reads Elizabeth Bishop | 2026-07-29 | 50 min |
| Richard Siken Reads Jorie Graham | 2026-06-24 | 42 min |
| Julia Alvarez Reads Judy Page Heitzman | 2026-05-27 | 39 min |
| Monica Ferrell Reads Lucie Brock-Broido | 2026-04-29 | 48 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 19 days ago, a new one about every 28 days.
Readings and conversation with The New Yorker's poetry editor, Kevin Young.
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About The New Yorker: Poetry
The New Yorker: Poetry is a podcast from The New Yorker, hosted by poetry editor Kevin Young according to the show's feed and website. Each episode features a guest poet reading and discussing a poem by another poet, and the feed lists 130 episodes released about every four weeks, with a median length of roughly 45 minutes.
The show is published through Megaphone and carries a 4.5 average on Apple Podcasts from 515 ratings. Audience figures are estimates only: based on the ratings count, the show likely reaches 5,000 to 25,000 listeners per episode, with an audience that skews toward adult readers of literary and arts content. The feed shows no sponsors.
A host-read mid-roll would cost about $90 to $625 per episode at the estimated range. That suits book publishers, writing tools and arts brands looking for an attentive literary audience. Source: the show's RSS feed, its website, and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The New Yorker: Poetry can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The New Yorker: Poetry
How much does The New Yorker: Poetry charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsorship terms and the show's current audience data.
What is The New Yorker: Poetry about?
The show features poetry readings and conversations with The New Yorker's poetry editor, Kevin Young. Each episode pairs a guest poet with a poem by another poet and discusses the work.
How do I contact The New Yorker: Poetry about sponsoring an episode?
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