Poetry International App – The Pilot Episode

Poetry in your pocket, tailored to your day. 

Poetry International is currently developing an exciting new app that brings poetry to you in a surprisingly personal way, aligned with your mood, the weather, or whatever is on your mind. Curate your own poetry collection, share your favorite poems with friends, and let yourself be surprised every day by a poem that fits your current state of mind. 

The app is now in its pilot phase, and you can be one of the first to try it out! 

Create your own collections, share favorites with friends, and enjoy a daily poem that resonates with you. Poet Ingmar Heytze and host Jennifer Muntslag will take you on a journey through the world of poetry and technology. Together, they will explore the app’s features, test it live, and share their findings. Join us in testing live, share your feedback, and help us improve the app with your ideas. 

Ingmar Heytze

Ingmar Heytze (1970) is a Dutch poet, columnist, and performer based in Utrecht. He made his debut in 1992 and became known for his accessible, melancholic, and often gently ironic poetry. Heytze has published numerous collections, including Gemengde gevoelens (2019), Zorgvlied (2021), and Postkamer (2025). In Postkamer, he writes 71 letter-poems addressed to subjects ranging from fog and stuttering to the moon, offering an original blend of the everyday and the existential. His poems frequently appear in public spaces such as walls and bridges, and he served as Utrecht’s city poet from 2009 to 2011. Heytze’s work is characterized by its clarity, personal tone, and broad appeal. 

Jennifer Muntslag

Jennifer Muntslag is a presenter who blows through the room like a breath of fresh air, full of enthusiasm and humor. Jennifer, also known as JNM the Naked MC, is a born performer who has realized from a young age that she feels at home in the spotlight. Her moderation jobs range from a weekly late night talk show at Pakhuis de Zwijger, annual host during Oerol, Kunstbende, Amsterdam Roots Festival, vlogging for Shot of Culture, conferences and Spoken Word events to club nights at the Paradiso, Melkweg and many clubs/festivals at home and abroad.