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Spoken Word

Di Cousens, Tina Giannoukos

Booking Overview

This is a poetry and performance interview show featuring contemporary poets, writers, playwrights, and translators who read from and discuss their work. Agencies could credibly pitch published poets, literary authors, spoken-word performers, translators, and writers with distinctive cultural or community perspectives; booking difficulty is low because the show operates as an accessible grassroots literary platform rather than requiring celebrity-level prominence.

Metrics

Episodes: 472

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 71.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

stationmanager@3cr.org.au

admin@3cr.org.au

fundraising@3cr.org.au

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Host

Di Cousens - Presenter and interviewer focused on poetry, literature, and literary performance.

Tina Giannoukos - Poet and presenter who produces and presents conversations with contemporary writers and poets.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Published poets, writers, playwrights, translators, and spoken-word performers with original work, literary publications, books or chapbooks, live performance experience, or a distinctive cultural and community perspective.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or chapbooks, Poetry and literary journal publications, Anthology contributions, Live poetry or theatrical performances, Literary translation or cultural advocacy

Recent Guest Discussions

Adibeh Abdo-Attia - Multilingual Poetry, Syriac And Arabic Literary Heritage, Faith, Love, Translation, And Cultural Advocacy.

Barry Dickins - The Play Remember Ronald Ryan, Historical Drama, Australian History, And Working-class Melbourne.

Robert Di Napoli - Old English Riddles, The Exeter Book, Literary Translation, And Medieval Literature.

Robert Di Napoli - Old English Riddles, The Exeter Book, Literary Translation, And Medieval Literature.

Petr Malapanis - Identity, Belonging, Motherhood, Gender, Breast Cancer, And Writing As A Way Of Processing Lived Experience.

Recent Topics

Poetry, Spoken Word, Literature, Performance, Translation

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Spoken Word
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Simone Pereira on social constructs, personas and performance

October 14, 2026

‘You go to be gotten - they won’t be forgotten’- from Go Getter by Simone Pereira In this episode of 3CR's Spoken Word show which aired on Thursday 15th October  2026, you will hear Simone Pereira talk about self expression, reflective space and freedom. Simone Pereira is a Dutch Burgher Sri Lankan Australian who has been writing poetry for six years, performing at open mic events in Melbourne. Simone writes about identity and social issues. She spends her time as a teacher, reading, cooking,...

Speaking with Steve Smart

October 07, 2026

Seve Smart talks about his early days in the poetry scene as well as what he's doing now. Interview by Michael Reynolds.

Koraly Speaks Up Part 1

September 30, 2026

Di Cousens talks to Koraly Dimitriadis about her new book, That's What They Do.

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Spoken Word?

Spoken Word is hosted by Di Cousens and Tina Giannoukos. Its publicly listed emails are stationmanager@3cr.org.au, admin@3cr.org.au, and fundraising@3cr.org.au. 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 Spoken Word?

The publicly listed emails for Spoken Word: stationmanager@3cr.org.au, admin@3cr.org.au, and fundraising@3cr.org.au.

How many listeners does Spoken Word have?

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

Who is an ideal guest for Spoken Word?

Spoken Word typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Published poets, writers, playwrights, translators, and spoken-word performers with original work, literary publications, books or chapbooks, live performance experience, or a distinctive cultural and community perspective. Common among recent guests: Published books or chapbooks; Poetry and literary journal publications; Anthology contributions. Recent guests include Adibeh Abdo-Attia, Barry Dickins, and Robert Di Napoli.

How hard is it to get booked on Spoken Word?

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

What topics does Spoken Word cover?

Recent episodes cover Poetry, Spoken Word, Literature, Performance, and Translation. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

stationmanager@3cr.org.au

admin@3cr.org.au

fundraising@3cr.org.au

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