It's All Poetry

About It's All Poetry

From marketing to spellcasting, words are humans' most powerful tool. So let's look at them with intention. In each episode, Nicole Cloutier is joined by a guest to do a deep dive into exactly one word. Where did it come from? What does it mean? Does that meaning align with how we use it? Should it? Guaranteed to change the way you think about the words we use every day. Released every Thursday when in season. Sign up for free weekly marketing prompts at https://www.nicolecopy.com/prompts

Publisher

Nicole Cloutier

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Dec 2023

Latest episode

10 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

65 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Sept 2026

   Community and the Lure of the Disco Ball

   Oh, hello to all you Public Poets, Local Linguists, and Neighborhood Nerds of Everything Word. In the final episode of this season, Nicole is joined by the founder of Barre Roots and, of course, her mentor Kelly Porter. Together, Kelly and Nicole explore the history of the word community, why belonging has almost nothing to do with place, and how something as simple as remembering someone's job interview can transform a group of people into something that feels like home. So get ready to take a walk, talk about the weird things, and remember: stop worrying and love the disco ball as we define community. Further Research Learn more about Barre Roots: https://www.barreroots.com/ Follow Barre Roots on Instagram for studio updates, classes: https://www.instagram.com/barreroots Read more about the poet Rumi, whose quote on community opens a beautiful conversation in this episode. Explore the work of Ursula K. Le Guin and Kurt Vonnegut, whose reflections on listening and loneliness shape the episode's final discussion.

2. 

   3 Sept 2026

   Everything is poetry (with Dr. Jim Peterson)

   Oh hello, to all you "Piling Poets," "Scoffing Scops," and "Wide-Eyed Versifiers." We're continuing this season's theme of 'Mentor'tainers as Nicole sits down with poet, novelist, playwright, and her own college writing professor of twenty years, Jim Peterson, to discuss the word poet. They explore the word's many meanings, from its plainest root to its modern reputation for genius, sensitivity, and gatekeeping. Together, they discuss: whether poets choose their poems or the poems choose them, why free will might be a myth, and what furniture makers and tennis players have in common with sonnets. So, let's rest our eyes at the red light, look at the edge of the tree instead of the tree, and buy our books from our indie publishers. Further Research Jim's books, including Towheaded Stone Thrower: The Harriet Poems, are available directly from Press 53 — https://www.press53.com/jim-peterson (https://www.press53.com/jim-peterson) More of Jim's work at Red Hen Press — https://redhen.org/book_author/jim-peterson/ (https://redhen.org/book_author/jim-peterson/) And at Gunpowder Press, publisher of Original Face — https://gunpowderpress.com (https://gunpowderpress.com) If you buy a book, buy it from the indie publisher. As always, you can reach the team at itsallpoetry.podcast@gmail.com (mailto:itsallpoetry.podcast@gmail.com)

3. 

   27 Aug 2026

   Copy is Poetry with a Purpose (with Nicki Krawczyk)

   Oh hello, to all you "Penciling Poets," "Lithoing Lexophiles," and "Verbalizing Vocababulists." We're continuing this season's theme of 'Mentor'tainers as Nicole sits down with the creator of the Comprehensive Copywriting Academy and longtime mentor, Nicki Krawczyk, to discuss the word copy. They explore the word's many meanings, from its older roots in reproduction and news to its modern role in marketing and persuasion. Together, they trace how the word evolved across centuries, why it still causes confusion, and how it connects to ideas like abundance, power, and creative strategy. So, let's order some hors d'oeuvres for the table, pick a fight with our favorite AI model, and get ready to learn the best-kept secret in writing as we define copy. And remember... your handwriting doesn't matter. Further Research You can find Nicki and the Comprehensive Copywriting Academy here - https://thecca.co/ (https://thecca.co/) As always, you can reach the team at itsallpoetry.podcast@gmail.com

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

10 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 52 / 100

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Quality

79

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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