This week's episode of “Beyond the Verse,” the official podcast of PoemAnalysis.com and Poetry+, sees Joe and Maiya answering questions from Poetry+ members about all things poetry.

To send in questions to the Beyond the Verse podcast, you can sign up to Poetry+ and email beyondtheverse@poemanalysis.com.

From a behind the scenes discussion of how they approach analysing and breaking down poems - to Joe and Maiya's goals to emphasise diverse poet selections and meaningful conversations - the hosts explore what is means to be part of the cultural conversation.

They touch on how poetic movements form and whether poets need to belong to them, the significance of movements such as the Romantics, Imagists, and more, before delving into a the historical context and current understanding of spoken word poetry.

Including a fascinating conversation 'behind the veil' of the poetic canon, the hosts talk candidly on the role of awards and finances in the poetry world, the influence and value of critics, and overcoming writer's block. They also debate the (hotly contested) stereotype of the 'sad, lonely poet' versus the reality of what it means to write and be read by millions.

Tune in and Discover:

• How the podcast is created, and what drives the hosts' conversations
• The impact and importance of poetic movements
• Spoken word poetry and the canon's dismissal of it in the modern day
• Whether awards are important
• The stereotypes given to poets across the globe 

and much more! 

As always, for the ultimate poetry experience, join Poetry+ and explore all things poetry at PoemAnalysis.com.