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Passager’s weekly podcast, presenting poetry and prose by writers over 50. Hosted by Jon Shorr.

  1. 6D AGO

    Black History Month

    Poems and excerpts on learning about Black history, by Kevin Nance, Elizabeth Esris, Kathleen O’Toole, and Melvin Douglas Williams. Support the show

    8 min

  2. JAN 27

    The Holocaust

    Recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day with pieces from Rachel Heimowitz, Claire Kahane, Fran Markover, and Rosanne Singer.  Support the show

    7 min

  3. JAN 20

    Ben Franklin and Philadelphia

    Poems from Philadelphian writers Joy Gorson, Beth Brown Preston, and Bill Buskirk. Support the show

    7 min

  4. JAN 13

    It’s Cold!

    Celebrating Robert Service’s Birthday, with poems by Rebecca Leet, John J. Hohn, and Pamela Wynn. Support the show

    7 min

  5. JAN 6

    New Year's Hope

    Poems about small hopes, from Kathleen Hellen, Becky Sakellariou, Paula Sergi, and Martin Steyer. Support the show

    7 min

  6. 12/16/2025

    Christmas 2025

    Pieces about Christmas and New Year's, from Nancy Smith Harris, Patric Pepper, and Liz Abrams-Morley.  Support the show

    8 min

  7. 12/09/2025

    The 2025 Passager Poet

    Four sonnets from 2025 Poetry Contest winner Angie Minkin. Support the show

    8 min

  8. 12/02/2025

    Morgenthau Prize

    Poems from Henry Morgenthau III and past Morgenthau Prize winners Dennis Lee, Mark Elber, and Winifred Hughes. Support the show

    9 min
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About

Passager’s weekly podcast, presenting poetry and prose by writers over 50. Hosted by Jon Shorr.

Information

  • Creator
    Passager
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    254
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Passager
  • Show Website
    Burning Bright