Literary podcasts from Washington, D.C. area creators and institutions
Folger Shakespeare Library
“Shakespeare Unlimited”
When British radio listeners voted William Shakespeare their “British Person of the Millennium,” the honor was entirely understandable. Shakespeare and his works are woven throughout not only English-speaking culture, but global culture. As you’ll hear in this podcast, Shakespeare turns up in the most interesting places—not just literature and the stage, but science and social history as well. Join us for this “no limits” podcast tour of the fascinating and varied connections between Shakespeare, his works, and the world around us.
https://www.folger.edu/podcasts/
Mahogany Books
This local, independent bookstore has a whole podcast network that includes
“Front Row”
“Black & Published”
“The Reader of Black Genius”
“Real Ballers Read”
Explore the rich and diverse world of Black Lit with the MahoganyBooks Podcast Network. Join us for engaging dialogue and storytelling that celebrates the cultural heritage of our community. Together, let's create a more inclusive world through diverse perspectives and voices.
https://mahoganybooksmedia.com/
Kensington Row Bookstore
“Rock Paper Write Podcast”
Join us as we talk to local authors! Brought to you by Kensington Row Bookshop, hosted by Amy L. Watkins. Here to celebrate, elevate, motivate and inspire you. From self-published to traditionally published, from children’s books to inspirational books to historical fiction, we’re talking about it all.
(frequency varies)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-paper-write-podcast/id1781537075
Fall for the Book
“Fall for the Book Podcast”
A podcast from the Fall for the Book Festival team - Director Kara Oakleaf, and Manager, Suzy Rigdon. Each season, they sit down with writers from across the genre spectrum. Visit the festival's site at https://fallforthebook.org/
(monthly during the school year with a long summer break)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fall-for-the-book-podcast/id1155098290
Labs at D.C. Public Library
“DC Public Library Radio”
Hear book talks, conversations, special presentations, stories about the happenings in the library, the Labs, and Washington, DC, and much more! This show is recorded from the Labs Recording Studio at the historic, modernized, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in downtown Washington, D.C. This podcast was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Episode transcripts may be requested by emailing labs.dcpl@dc.gov, please include the episode name and date in your request.
(frequency varies)
https://open.spotify.com/show/7nLLCfBz352cWO7XuMYM9s
Washington Independent Review of Books
“Podcasts”
An occasional series in which writers speak for themselves.
https://www.washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com/features/category/podcasts
Podcasts below are NOT CURRENTLY ACTIVE, but archive episodes are available.
The Inner Loop
“Inner Loop Radio: A Creative Writing Podcast”
Rachel Coonce and Courtney Sexton bring you creative writing inspiration, literature and craft discussions, and commiseration on the writing life with interviews, inspiration takeovers, and chats with poets and authors of fiction and nonfiction.
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-inner-loop-radio-a-creative-writing-podcast/id1290877315
Fairfax County Public Library
“You're Making Me Read What?!”
Lively book discussions between Fairfax County librarians who love a great book but almost never agree on what makes a book great.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youre-making-me-read-what/id1440525321