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Millennial Poets Society

Millennial Poets Society

By MPS Podcast

Two roommates pause their Netflix binge to talk poetry and have a laugh.
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Millennial Poets SocietyMar 22, 2019

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01:05:04
James Weldon Johnson

James Weldon Johnson

In an effort to do a better job of amplifying voices that for so long have been muted or left out of conversations, Marguerite and Emily would like to use the platform they created with Millennial Poets Society to share the work of Black artists starting with segments from some of their previously recorded episodes.

This segment is from Episode 30, published October 20, 2019.

Sep 10, 202030:42
William Waring Cuney

William Waring Cuney

In an effort to do a better job of amplifying voices that for so long have been muted or left out of conversations, Marguerite and Emily would like to use the platform they created with Millennial Poets Society to share the work of Black artists starting with segments from some of their previously recorded episodes.

This segment is from Episode 31, published October 25, 2019.

Sep 08, 202011:41
Kiki Petrosino

Kiki Petrosino

In an effort to do a better job of amplifying voices that for so long have been muted or left out of conversations, Marguerite and Emily would like to use the platform they created with Millennial Poets Society to share the work of Black artists starting with segments from some of their previously recorded episodes.

This segment is from Episode 30, published October 20, 2019.

Sep 03, 202010:55
Anne Spencer

Anne Spencer

In an effort to do a better job of amplifying voices that for so long have been muted or left out of conversations, Marguerite and Emily would like to use the platform they created with Millennial Poets Society to share the work of Black artists starting with segments from some of their previously recorded episodes.

This segment is from Episode 29, published October 11, 2019.

Sep 01, 202015:54
Georgia Douglas Johnson

Georgia Douglas Johnson

In an effort to do a better job of amplifying voices that for so long have been muted or left out of conversations, Marguerite and Emily would like to use the platform they created with Millennial Poets Society to share the work of Black artists starting with segments from some of their previously recorded episodes.

This segment is from Episode 28, published October 4, 2019.

Aug 20, 202018:44
Jericho Brown

Jericho Brown

In an effort to do a better job of amplifying voices that for so long have been muted or left out of conversations, Marguerite and Emily would like to use the platform they created with Millennial Poets Society to share the work of Black artists starting with segments from some of their previously recorded episodes.

This segment is from Episode 22, published August 9, 2019.

Aug 18, 202010:44
Justice Ameer

Justice Ameer

In an effort to do a better job of amplifying voices that for so long have been muted or left out of conversations, Marguerite and Emily would like to use the platform they created with Millennial Poets Society to share the work of Black artists starting with segments from some of their previously recorded episodes.

This segment is from Episode 16, published June 28, 2019.

Aug 13, 202017:22
Audre Lorde

Audre Lorde

In an effort to do a better job of amplifying voices that for so long have been muted or left out of conversations, Marguerite and Emily would like to use the platform they created with Millennial Poets Society to share the work of Black artists starting with segments from some of their previously recorded episodes.

This segment is from Episode 16, published June 28, 2019.

Aug 11, 202021:07
Jhené Aiko

Jhené Aiko

In an effort to do a better job of amplifying voices that for so long have been muted or left out of conversations, Marguerite and Emily would like to use the platform they created with Millennial Poets Society to share the work of Black artists starting with segments from some of their previously recorded episodes.

This segment is from Episode 14, published June 7, 2019.

Jul 28, 202018:35
Safia Elhillo

Safia Elhillo

In an effort to do a better job of amplifying voices that for so long have been muted or left out of conversations, Marguerite and Emily would like to use the platform they created with Millennial Poets Society to share the work of Black artists starting with segments from some of their previously recorded episodes.

This segment is from Episode 12, published May 24, 2019.

Jul 23, 202013:12
Sonia Sanchez

Sonia Sanchez

In an effort to do a better job of amplifying voices that for so long have been muted or left out of conversations, Marguerite and Emily would like to use the platform they created with Millennial Poets Society to share the work of Black artists starting with segments from some of their previously recorded episodes.

This segment is from Episode 13, published May 31, 2019.

Jul 21, 202012:38
Rudy Francisco

Rudy Francisco

In an effort to do a better job of amplifying voices that for so long have been muted or left out of conversations, Marguerite and Emily would like to use the platform they created with Millennial Poets Society to share the work of Black artists starting with segments from some of their previously recorded episodes.

This segment is from Episode 10, published May 10, 2019.

Jul 14, 202012:20
Claude McKay

Claude McKay

In an effort to do a better job of amplifying voices that for so long have been muted or left out of conversations, Marguerite and Emily would like to use the platform they created with Millennial Poets Society to share the work of Black artists starting with segments from some of their previously recorded episodes.

This segment is from Episode 10, published May 10, 2019.


Jul 10, 202018:20
Lucille Clifton

Lucille Clifton

In an effort to do a better job of amplifying voices that for so long have been muted or left out of conversations, Marguerite and Emily would like to use the platform they created with Millennial Poets Society to share the work of Black artists starting with segments from some of their previously recorded episodes.

This segment is from Episode 7, published on April 19, 2019.

Jul 07, 202014:29
Ai Ogawa

Ai Ogawa

In an effort to do a better job of amplifying voices that for so long have been muted or left out of conversations, Marguerite and Emily would like to use the platform they created with Millennial Poets Society to share the work of Black artists starting with segments from some of their previously recorded episodes.

This segment is from Episode 7, published on April 19, 2019.

Jul 02, 202022:08
Yrsa Daley-Ward

Yrsa Daley-Ward

In an effort to do a better job of amplifying voices that for so long have been muted or left out of conversations, Marguerite and Emily would like to use the platform they created with Millennial Poets Society to share the work of Black artists starting with segments from some of their previously recorded episodes.

This segment is from Episode 5, published on April 5, 2019.

Jun 30, 202008:49
Ross Gay

Ross Gay

In an effort to do a better job of amplifying voices that for so long have been muted or left out of conversations, Marguerite and Emily would like to use the platform they created with Millennial Poets Society to share the work of Black artists starting with segments from some of their previously recorded episodes.


This segment is from Episode 5, published on April 5, 2019.

Jun 25, 202011:02
Patricia Smith

Patricia Smith

In an effort to do a better job of amplifying voices that for so long have been muted or left out of conversations, Marguerite and Emily would like to use the platform they created with Millennial Poets Society to share the work of Black artists starting with segments from some of their previously recorded episodes.

This segment is from Episode 4, published on March 29, 2019.

Jun 23, 202012:20
Warsan Shire

Warsan Shire

In an effort to do a better job of amplifying voices that for so long have been muted or left out of conversations, Marguerite and Emily would like to use the platform they created with Millennial Poets Society to share the work of Black artists starting with segments from some of their previously recorded episodes.

This segment is from Episode 2, published on March 15, 2019.

Jun 18, 202013:52
r. h. Sin

r. h. Sin

In an effort to do a better job of amplifying voices that for so long have been muted or left out of conversations, Marguerite and Emily would like to use the platform they created with Millennial Poets Society to share the work of Black artists starting with segments from some of their previously recorded episodes.

This segment is from Episode 3, published on March 22, 2019.

Jun 16, 202014:16
Tracy K. Smith

Tracy K. Smith

In an effort to do a better job of amplifying voices that for so long have been muted or left out of conversations, Marguerite and Emily would like to use the platform they created with Millennial Poets Society to share the work of Black artists starting with segments from some of their previously recorded episodes.


This segment is from their very first episode, published on International Women's Day in 2019.

Jun 11, 202021:27
 Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou

In an effort to do a better job of amplifying voices that for so long have been muted or left out of conversations, Marguerite and Emily would like to use the platform they created with Millennial Poets Society to share the work of Black artists starting with segments from some of their previously recorded episodes.


This segment is from their very first episode, published on International Women's Day in 2019.

Jun 09, 202010:36
MPS Ep 41: It’s All Greek to Me
Jan 24, 202045:43
MPS Ep 40: Ice Cream Social
Jan 17, 202032:55
MPS Ep 39: Who’s your dentist?

MPS Ep 39: Who’s your dentist?

On this week’s episode, the ladies have a mild existential crisis while discussing poems with weak links to science and discover a poet who might just be their actual neighbor. (In case you were wondering, yes they do *always* take their makeup off be fore going to bed.)

Email Who’s to Say submissions to millennialpoetsociety@gmail.com

Featured poets: Shira Erlichman, Janet McNally, John Hodgen

Special thanks to Zach Adkins for the intro and outro music.

Jan 11, 202046:59
MPS Ep 38: Godspeed
Jan 04, 202058:07
MPS Ep 37: Thank you for being here.
Dec 13, 201929:37
MPS Ep 36: Chicken Salad
Dec 06, 201948:13
MPS Ep 35: Put it in a Blender
Nov 29, 201941:38
MPS Ep 34: Strictly Roommates

MPS Ep 34: Strictly Roommates

This week the ladies bring a little Soul! to the episode and dish on doing each others hair (or more like Marguerite doing Emily’s hair). They give some wine recommendations and discuss three badass women while being constantly in awe of Delilah’s cuteness.

Email Who’s to Say submissions to millennialpoetssociety@gmail.com

Featured Poets: Gladys Cardiff, Elisabeth Hewer, Nikki Giovanni

Special thanks to Zach Adkins for the intro and outro music.

Nov 22, 201942:33
MPS Ep 33: Ninja Turtles
Nov 16, 201953:11
MPS Ep 32: Costume Contest
Nov 08, 201955:29
MPS Ep 31: Creamy Tortellini

MPS Ep 31: Creamy Tortellini

Marguerite backtracks and Emily makes soup. Join your favorite roommates as they recommend cookie recipes, hit the gym...oh and talk about poetry! Sometimes the best ones are the brief ones.

Send Who's to Say submissions to millennialpoetssociety@gmail.com

Featured Poets: Tory Dent, William Waring Cuney

Special thanks to Zach Adkins for the intro and outro music.

Oct 25, 201934:58
MPS Ep 30: Casually Killing It

MPS Ep 30: Casually Killing It

This week MPS turns the big three oh! Emily fills everyone in on some other things that are turning 30 and makes everyone feel old, while Marguerite tries to figure out who Warren Harding is. Tune in for musings on Robert Redford (Burt Reynolds?), provincial life, and dry eyes…#alwaysrelatable

Email Who's to Say submissions to millennialpoetssociety.com

Featured Poets: James Weldon Johnson, Kiki Petrosino

Special thanks to Zach Adkins for the intro and outro music.

Oct 20, 201957:02
MPS Ep 29: Three Years

MPS Ep 29: Three Years

MPS Ep 29: Three Years

Inquiring minds would like to know: how do you cut your sandwiches? In this episode, the ladies introduce you to their new manager (please consider contributing to her treat bank...) and ponder life in the Midwest. Oh, and for those waiting with baited breath, Marguerite updates you on her wedding outfit journey.
Oct 11, 201940:29
MPS Ep 28: Riding the Wave

MPS Ep 28: Riding the Wave

This week your favorite guest host, Delilah, joins the ladies in contemplating the affects of Pollyjuice Potion and discussing the Harlem Renaissance...oh and of course the notorious RBG gets an honorable mention! Start your weekend off right and dive on in as the ladies ride this wave...(see what we did there?)
Oct 04, 201951:10
MPS Ep 27: What's the Craic?
Sep 27, 201953:18
MPS Ep 26: Bagels are for Sundays
Sep 21, 201944:02
MPS Ep 25: What's A Clock
Sep 13, 201954:55
MPS Ep 24: You Shall Not Pass

MPS Ep 24: You Shall Not Pass

This week, Emily introduces a new segment and tells us about that summer she lived in a school (…or not?). Join the ladies as they discuss the fictional year of 1612- like, it couldn’t have been real, right?- and contemplate what a truck full of drums would sound like…the answer is apparently a Phil Collins song.

Featured Poets: Yehuda Amichai, Anne Bradstreet, Charlotte Smith

Special thanks to Zach Adkins for the intro and outro music.

Sep 06, 201901:01:30
Who's to Say: Us Again

Who's to Say: Us Again

This week's episode features a short but impactful poem by MPS co-host Emily Kline and a special announcement about the Who's to Say episodes!

Email Who's to Say submissions to millennialpoetssociety@gmail.com

Special thanks to Zach Adkins for the intro and outro music.

Sep 03, 201908:49
MPS Ep 23: Intellectual Things

MPS Ep 23: Intellectual Things

This week’s episode asks the important questions such as: how do you pronounce Worcester? Didn’t everyone go through a “butcher’s assistant” phase? And did Emily mean do use the word “humility”? Join the ladies as they ponder these hard hitting questions and do a deep dive in to the instagram poetry debate all while Marguerite’s eye twitches.

Featured Poets: Stanley Kuntz, Rupi Kaur

Email Who's to Say submissions to millennialpoetssociety@gmail.com

Special thanks to Zach Adkins for the intro and outro music.

Aug 30, 201901:06:17
Who's to Say: Sara Rehman

Who's to Say: Sara Rehman

Guess who's back! Marguerite and Emily can't think of a better way to come back from their brief hiatus than with a Who's to Say episode, sharing the work of an up-and-coming artist and listener of MPS. This week poet Sara Rehman shares a couple of her pieces that use unique imagery and beautifully marry words to create succinct but thoughtful stanzas. Find more of her work at @srpoetry_ on Instagram.

Email Who's to Say submissions to millennialpoetssociety@gmail.com

Special thanks to Zach Adkins for the intro and outro music.

Aug 27, 201915:23
MPS Ep 22: Camp It Up

MPS Ep 22: Camp It Up

You came here for $900 nylon and opinions about wine, right? Dive in to this week’s episode as the ladies talk about fairytales, computers class, and a poet that’s decorated like a Christmas tree. 

Featured Poets: Louise Glück, Jericho Brown

Email Who's to Say submissions to millennialpoetssociety@gmail.com

Special thanks to Zach Adkins for the intro and outro music.

Aug 09, 201948:42
Who's to Say: Us Again

Who's to Say: Us Again

It's been a while since either of the ladies have shared their work! This week co-host Emily Kline reads and shares some background on one of her new, untitled pieces, about love and an ideal ending. Send title suggestions!

Send submissions for Who's to Say episodes to millennialpoetssociety@gmail.com

Special thanks to Zach Adkins for the intro and outro music.

Aug 06, 201913:42
MPS Ep 21: Officially Official

MPS Ep 21: Officially Official

Crack open your favorite adult beverage, this podcast is officially old enough (in weeks at least) to drink in the USofA! This week the ladies share their favorite Taco Bell order- when in doubt order "supreme" everything- and discover the OG instagram poet. Listen along as Emily rectifies a mistake and Marguerite takes us way back to the times of court gossip. 

Featured Poets: Maggie Smith, Izumi Shikibu

Special thanks to Zach Adkins for the intro and outro music.

Aug 02, 201941:25
Who’s to Say: Devin
Jul 30, 201915:48
MPS Ep 20: Cootie Catcher

MPS Ep 20: Cootie Catcher

This week Emily reminds us what our four senses are!…or are there five? Forget the summer heat as you listen to the ladies name drop some past MPS alums and learn how fast Marguerite’s brain really works. Warning: cherries, and blunts, and lizards ahead

Jul 26, 201945:21
Who's to Say: Raf

Who's to Say: Raf

You know Tuesday is quickly becoming one of your favorite days of the week...and who can blame you when it involves Marguerite and Emily sharing new works from amazing artists! Up this week is Raf, @rafmar28 on Instagram,  and his poem that flips the way most of the world views  "rock bottom."

Jul 23, 201912:11
MPS Ep 19: You're My Firson

MPS Ep 19: You're My Firson

A Cruelty Special to Our Species isn’t referring to the heat wave hitting NYC, even though some New Yorkers might disagree. Strap yourselves in (shout out to the anniversary of the moon lading this weekend!) as Marguerite makes up some new words, Emily guesses poets’ favorite colors, and Dame Maggie Smith gives an award— or at least someone named Maggie Smith does.

Featured Poets: Lorna Dee Cervantes, Emily Pauline Johnson/Emily Jungmin Yoon, Mary Lambert

Special thanks to Zach Adkins for the intro and outro music.

Jul 19, 201956:03