Hey poets and poetry lovers!
Step into the world of "Having a Coke with You" at NYC PoFest, an installation inspired by the delightful PSNY podcast sponsored by Radio Drama Network. This season is all about destigmatizing poetry, and we invite you to join the conversation!
Hosted by the charming and relatable Tova Greene—poetry nerd, dad joke advocate, and your hilarious guide—Season 2 (upcoming) will bring you candid chats with some of the best poets of our time. Tova will get real with hard-hitting questions like “Have you ever burned toast and set off your apartment’s fire alarm?” and “Have you seen the latest episode of Vanderpump Rules?” And just when you think it’s all fun and games, they’ll sneak in some poetry magic.
At our "Having a Coke with You" installation, you can get to know fellow poets and have a coke with them through engaging prompts and conversations. Sit down, relax, and feel the warmth of genuine connections as you discuss everything from poetry and writing to everyday life. It’s like tricking a kid into eating their vegetables—before you know it, you’ll be head over heels for poetry.
Whether you were taught to hate poetry in school or you’re already a poetry lover, this podcast and installation are for you. Join us on Poetry Island, laugh, cry, and maybe even consider applying for an MFA. After 45 minutes of poets talking poetry, we hope you’ll love poetry a little more than you did before.
Come share a coke, meet new friends, and fall in love with poetry all over again at the "Having a Coke with You" installation!