b'Hello friends, it is a joy to introduce the new season of Poetry Unbound, which is underway. As Krista shares at the top, this episode has everything in it that makes Poetry Unbound such a gift in a noisy podcast world.\\n\\nIf you enjoy this episode, subscribe to Poetry Unbound for new episodes every Monday and Friday through July \\u2014 and stay tuned for a new season of On Being this fall. \\n\\nWe\\u2019re pleased to offer Benjamin Gucciardi\\u2019s poem, \\u201cThe Rungs,\\u201d and invite you to connect with Poetry Unbound throughout this season.'