Quintessential Poetry (QP) is the flagship program of the Quintessential Poetry Network. Founded in 2018 by Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram, the podcast provides poets, spoken word artists, and creative writers from diverse backgrounds around the world a live audience to share their work. Each episode celebrates voices at every stage of their creative journey, fostering dialogue and connection through poetry.

In 2024, Quintessential Poetry ranked second globally among the best poetry podcasts to listen to and earned top placements on Goodpods, Player.fm, Ivy.fm, and the NYC World Podcast Network, among other platforms. In 2025 and 2026, the podcast received nominations from five major podcasting organizations—Podcast Tonight, the Golden Lobes Awards (UK), the Black Podcasting Awards, the People’s Choice Podcast Awards, and the NYC Podcast Awards—including recognition for Best Arts and Culture Podcast and Best International Show.

Such recognition reflects the podcast’s growing influence and the strength of the voices it amplifies.