Calliope: A Poetry Podcast (Calliopod)

Inspiration Strikes Publishing

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. 

  1. 5D AGO

    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 on Instagram. “Malaga Lake Childood” by Madi.  “Born with the Tremble” by Sam, follow @poemsbysammsy on Instagram. “Empty House” by Sully, follow @Smkzprod on Instagram.   “LITTLE MEN WITH BIG IDEAS” by Len. Support the show

    42 min

  2. APR 6

    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. "Windows of Woe" by Noah Aviles, follow @cactus_noah on Instagram. "the question to my father" by Amber, follow @ahoke on Instagram. "No One Likes Late Audience Members" by Faro Support the show

    33 min

  3. JAN 27 ·  BONUS

    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! Support the show

    1h 7m

  4. 12/14/2025 ·  BONUS

    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. Support the show

    17 min

  5. 12/07/2025 ·  BONUS

    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, etc.) 3) Your work must be free of hate speech or any discriminatory language. 4) Your work must not infringe any copyright or trademark, any intellectual property rights, or violate any laws*. *If your poem is published or pending publication, please ensure you have the right to read it without breaking any existing contracts. **If you have any questions, please email calliopepoetrypodcast@gmail.com. Support the show

    2 min

  6. 11/03/2025

    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! Support the show

    24 min

  7. 10/06/2025

    Episode 5: "Breadcrumbs" Featuring BLACK INK

    Live from Words Matter in Pitman, New Jersey! This episode features Sonny, Faro, and Black Ink! Support the show

    24 min

  8. 09/01/2025 ·  BONUS

    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. Support the show

    23 min
See All (13)

Trailer

About

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. 

Information

  • Creator
    Inspiration Strikes Publishing
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Calliope: A Poetry Podcast (Calliopod)
  • Show Website
    Calliope: A Poetry Podcast (Calliopod)