Spoken Word

About Spoken Word

A program dedicated to the eclectic world of poetry and performance. Guests are contemporary poets who read and discuss their works.

Publisher

Di Cousens, Indrani Perera, Tina Giannoukos, and Waffle IronGirl

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

20 May 2009

Latest episode

4 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

451 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Nov 2026

   Koraly Speaks Up Part 2

   Di Cousens talks to Koraly Dimitriadis about her new book, That's What They Do. Part 2.

2. 

   14 Oct 2026

   Simone Pereira on social constructs, personas and performance

   ‘You go to be gotten - they won’t be forgotten’- from Go Getter by Simone Pereira In this episode of 3CR's Spoken Word show which aired on Thursday 15th October  2026, you will hear Simone Pereira talk about self expression, reflective space and freedom. Simone Pereira is a Dutch Burgher Sri Lankan Australian who has been writing poetry for six years, performing at open mic events in Melbourne. Simone writes about identity and social issues. She spends her time as a teacher, reading, cooking, volunteering, following current affairs and looking after her dogs. Poems written and performed by Simone Pereira in this episode:Virtue SignallingPandering PeoplingPuffer VestGo Getter CreditsRecorded, produced and edited by Indrani Perera.Thank you to Simone Pereira for sharing her poetry and to you for listening!  NoteSpoken word and poetry come from the heart and touch on all the topics peculiar to the human condition. As such there may be content in this show that could cause distress. Please practice self-care when listening and seek help if you need it.

3. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Speaking with Steve Smart

   Seve Smart talks about his early days in the poetry scene as well as what he's doing now. Interview by Michael Reynolds.

Who has been a guest on Spoken Word

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Omar Sakr
• Angela Costi
• Antonio Montaine
• Andrew Rogerson
• Sandy Jeffs

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.3 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 47 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

59

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

85

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