Scottish Poetry Library Podcast
1) Nothing But The Poem - Jack Gilbert
This edition of Nothing But The Poem features two poems by the American poet Jack Gilbert (1925-2012), both of which are included in Gilbert's penultimate collection 'Refusing Heaven'. Our regular pod...Show More
2) In Conversation with Mohammed Moussa
Mohammed Moussa, a Palestinian freelance journalist and poet, was born and raised in the Gaza Strip. Growing up in this conflict-ridden region, he faced numerous challenges that shaped his perspective...Show More
3) In Conversation With Valerie Gillies
In this special extended SPL podcast the poet Valerie Gillies discusses her life in poetry with the SPL's Samuel Tongue and Sukhema (aka Larry Butler) one of the SPL's founding members back in 1984. T...Show More
4) From the Archive: Brian Turner. May 2014
Brian Turner is an American poet. He served for seven years in the U.S. Army, completing tours of duty in Bosnia-Herzegovina (1999-2000) before being sent in November 2003 to Iraq. He is the winner of...Show More
5) From the Archive: Antonio Ochoa and Eduardo Milán. July 2013
In this podcast from July 2013, former SPL Programme Manager Jennifer Williams talks to poet, teacher and editor Antonio Ochoa about living and working with, translating and editing the Uruguayan poet...Show More
6) Nothing But The Poem - Andrea Gibson
When Andrea Gibson died from cancer in 2025 it was a huge loss to the poetry community worldwide. Her poetry resonated deeply with a wide audience of readers and inspired many of her fellow poets. In ...Show More
7) From the Archive: Far Off Places. October 2014
In 2014 we chatted to the editors of Far Off Places, a young literary magazine, brave in its outlook and willing to seek connections between genres and art forms. Editors Annie Rutherford and Ceris As...Show More
8) From the Archive: Ilyse Kusnetz. May 2014
In this podcast Jennifer Williams talks to Ilyse Kusnetz (1966—2016) who was visiting Scotland during the StAnza Festival 2014. They talk about when to put the poem in the closet, feminism and politic...Show More
9) From the Archive: Jacob Polley. March 2015
This podcast was recorded at-and in partnership with-the 2014 StAnza International Poetry Festival. Jennifer Williams talked to Jacob Polley about meaning and lack thereof, about resisting the idea of...Show More
10) From the Archive: Jem Rolls. January 2015
Performance poet Jem Rolls tells all about the page/stage debate, what it takes to make a living from performing poetry and how rhyme helps you remember.