The podcast episodes showcase how poetry and writing can serve as powerful tools for exploring themes of joy, suffering, identity, and connection.

In Ross Gay - On the Insistence of Joy, the poet discusses his perspective on cultivating joy and tenderness, while How to laugh at yourself (w/ Nuar Alsadir) delves into the connections between poetry, laughter, and self-discovery.

The episodes also feature personal narratives, such as 265. Megan Falley Knows What Love Is, which explores the complexities of body image, relationships, and self-acceptance, and Episode 510: Nancy Updike and Jenelle Pifer, which examines the emotional resonance of grief and loss through a collaborative storytelling project.