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Poking Around

Hannah Monsour, Zoe Branch

Booking Overview

A host-led poetry-and-comedy show focused on humorous, philosophical, and culturally observant discussions, with occasional external artist guests. PR agencies could credibly pitch working poets, comedians, writers, and interdisciplinary performers with distinctive work or perspectives; booking is likely low difficulty rather than dependent on major public prominence.

Metrics

Episodes: 109

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 1.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

branch.zoe@gmail.com

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Host

Hannah Monsour - Professional poet and amateur comedian who co-hosts a weekly exploration of poetry, humor, and philosophical themes.

Zoe Branch - Professional poet and amateur comedian who co-hosts a weekly exploration of poetry, humor, and philosophical themes.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Working poets, comedians, writers, and interdisciplinary artists with distinctive creative work or perspectives
Required Achievements:  

Recent Guest Discussions

Benjamin Hightower - Mary Oliver, Religion, God, Music, Queerness, Work Ethics, And Circumcision

Recent Topics

Poetry, Comedy, Literature, Language, Philosophy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Poking Around
:

The Nature Episode

October 19, 2026

Featured poem: Man or Bear? by Jillian Stacia. Featured topics: hiking, camping, almost dying, buses, men, bears, and whales.Poem read with permission from the author. Theme song by Allegra Ritchie.Send us your poems inspired by our topics: pokingaroundpod@gmail.comNew episode every Tuesday! Follow us @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠pokingaroundpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ + @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hannahmonsour⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ + @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠zoe.branch⁠⁠

Because

October 14, 2026

Featured poem: Acrophobia by Elizabeth Torres. Featured topics: heights, motherhood, reaching, falling, skiing, baby Zoe, Hugh L Carey, Hugh Grant, legacy.Poem read with permission from the author. Theme song by Allegra Ritchie.Send us your poems inspired by our topics: ⁠pokingaroundpod@gmail.com⁠New episode every Tuesday! Follow us @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠pokingaroundpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ + @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hannahmonsour⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ + @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠zoe.branch⁠⁠

Opposite Day

October 06, 2026

Featured poem: Newton's First Law of Motion by Kiara Rose. Featured topics: uncles, cousins, beasties, artists, scientists, and wearing your socks on your hands. Poem read with permission from the author. Theme song by Allegra Ritchie.Send us your poems inspired by our topics: pokingaroundpod@gmail.comNew episode every Tuesday! Follow us @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠pokingaroundpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ + @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hannahmonsour⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ + @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠zoe.branch⁠⁠

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Poking Around
:

How do I get in touch with Poking Around?

Poking Around is hosted by Hannah Monsour and Zoe Branch. Its publicly listed email is branch.zoe@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Poking Around?

The publicly listed email for Poking Around: branch.zoe@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Poking Around have?

Podseeker estimates Poking Around reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Poking Around?

Poking Around typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Working poets, comedians, writers, and interdisciplinary artists with distinctive creative work or perspectives. Recent guests include Benjamin Hightower.

How hard is it to get booked on Poking Around?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Poking Around cover?

Recent episodes cover Poetry, Comedy, Literature, Language, and Philosophy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

branch.zoe@gmail.com

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