Dee Allen: A Poetic Voice for Our Times Dee Allen is a contemporary poet whose work resonates deeply with the complexities of modern life. His voice, a blend of passion, intellect, and social awareness, cuts through the noise of the present moment …

Hello everyone, I am sincerely grateful to everyone who made 2023 an exceptional year for Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio (QLPOR). A different kind of poetry podcast, QLPOR is a leading name in the poetry podcast world, QLPOR captur…

It is no secret to those who know me that I do not like talking about myself. I enjoy interviewing others (over 400 poets as of this writing), but I rarely consent to being interviewed, especially on camera. Several months ago, noted poet Kat Busch,…

Hello Everyone, This year, on Monday, September 11, 2023 the Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio (qlpor.com) podcast will host a poetry remembrance program titled The Day The World Caught Fire. This program will commemorate the 22nd anniver…

Hello Everyone,   I found my interview with Kim Ports Parsons (http://tobtr.com/12170159) on November 28, 2023, extremely fascinating. Several reasons contributed to the fascinating nature of the interview. Kim is, first and foremost, an …