Iambic Poetry Podcast

IAMBIC POETRY PODCAST IS BACK.  CharRon chats with returning guest Diana Medina.  We discuss the manual, Amplify Student voices: Equitable practices to build confidence in the classroom. This manual was written by Diana Medina, AnnMarie Baines, and Caitlin Healy.  We talked about the chapters she written about poetry and storytelling.  We discuss the education system and how this may revolutionize teachers' confidence with their student's learning ways.  Get a copy or your teacher the amazon link to it: https://www.amazon.com/Amplify-Student-Voices-Equitable-Confidence/dp/1416631887

Reel Poets are back with a spooky movie review for the 2017 film, Mother! This movie stars Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Ed Harris, Kristen Wig, and Michelle Pfeiffer. It was directed by Darren Aronofsky.    Snap Judgement Mother! = 8.5 out of 9 Snaps Instagram Marvin - Starvinmarvin09 Auntie Vice - Auntievice CharRon - Iambiczine

CharRon chats with Blogger,Poet, Podcaster, Author, queer, Content creator, artist, former drag dancer(there is more. so, go to his website,demitriwylde.com) Demi Wylde.  We discuss his poetry journey.  His two poetry books: Bitter Blue Pill & All Was Nothing in the Time of Champions. We even talk about living HIV positive.    Instagram: Demi Wylde - Demitriwylde CharRon Smith - Iambiczine  

The Reel Poets review the 2016 Korean award winning motion picture, The boy and the poet or Poet's love.  Check out what we learned about this movie. Snap Judgement  7.5 of 9 snaps Instagram  Auntie Vice - Auntie Vice  Marvin - Starvinmarvin09 CharRon- Iambiczine 

CharRon sit downs and chats with Sac's own Jack of trades(Poet, Emcee, Podcaster, Photogapher, Show host, & Wedding professional), Speaq.  We discuss his poetic journey, being a Wedding photographer and Wedding Emcee, bing a podcaster, and running Roots of Happiness open mic at Two Kava Bar locations.  Plus, I give out some hidden gems about myself.   Instagram CharRon - Iambiczine Speaq - Speaqpro

I had the pleasure to talk with Cal State Professor, Poet, Publisher, Author, and Cancer Survivor - Brad Buchanan.  We talked about his fourth book(second book on Finishing line Press), Chimera.  Plus, we discussed his previous books(The Miracle Shirker, Swimming the Mirror, and the Scars, Aligned), being a professor at Sacramento State University, being a Book publisher and owner with Roan Press, and his journey being diagnosed with Lymphoma in 2015. He has been in remission but he experience several complications.  Finally, he recites a poem from the new book to his late mother. Preorder your copy of Chimera: click here Social Media Brad Buchanan - his Website CharRon Smith - Iambiczine

Reel Poets are back with a Poet's film review. This is the 2022 British release, Benediction.  A Biographic drama film depicts the Life of Seigfried Sassoon, a war Poet during World war I.     Snap Judgement 5 out of 9 Snaps Instagram Marvin - Starvinmarvin09 Auntie Vice - Auntievice CharRon - Iambiczine

Reel Poets review the 2021 independent film, Dr. Bird's advice for Sad Poets. It stars Lucas Zumann, Taylor Russell, David Arquette, Jason Issac, and Lisa Edelstein. Based on the 2013 book with the same name. Snap Judgement Dr. Bird's Advice for sad poet: 8.5 out of 9 snaps Instagram Marvin - Starvinmarvin09 Auntie Vice - Auntievice CharRon - Iambiczine

Reel poets review the 2020 film, My Salinger Year.  Based off the book with the same name by JoAnna Rakoff. The Movie stars Margaret Qualley and Sigourney Weaver.   Snap Judgement My Salinger Year: 5.5 out of 9 snaps Instagram Marvin - Starvinmarvin09 Auntie Vice- AuntieVice CharRon - Iambiczine

Iambic Poetry Podcast presents Reel Poetry. The Reel Poets review 2019 FXX Series, Quarterly Life Poetry, starring QFP creator Samantha Jayne. Check out the @Quarterlylifepoetry instagram account and the Poetry book: Quarterly Life Poetry - The Young, Broke, & Hangry. Snap Judgement Quaterly Life Poetry - 8 out of 9 Snaps Instagram Marvin - Starvinmarvin09 Auntie Vice - AuntieVice CharRon - Iambiczine Quarter life Poetry - Quarterlylifepoetry

In the year 2022, CharRon produces a Comedy-Poetry show called What's so funny about poetry? It features comics and poets on the same stage at Stab Comedy Theater in Sacramento.  This is the first show that features: CharRon Resolution, Ike Torres, Auntie Vice, & Jokenwordz with Russell Cumming as your Host.  This July: The show's name is changed to Loud Mouths. It will appear on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at 8:30pm PST.   For Streaming information and tickets: www.stabcomedytheater.com SIde Note Also, each performer has been a guest on Iambic Poetry Podcast. So, Listen to their episode.    

Reel Back: Slam movie is being reposted because the first one was incompleted. The Reel Poets welcome AndYes to the panel as they discuss the 1998 Film, Slam, that features Poetry Slam champion Saul Williams and Sonja Sohn. We discuss some poems and several scenes.  Plus, we got our first 0.5 snap judgment on the show.    Snap Judgement 5 out 12 Snaps Social Media AndYes: Operationfreesoul Auntie Vice: Auntie Vice CharRon: Iambiczine Marvin: Starvinmarvin09

CharRon sat down with Book author,  Poet, activist,  and Radio DJ: Del Ray Phoenix.

Iambic Poetry Podcast present Reel Poetry. The Reel poets review the 2004 film, Finding Neverland starring Johnny Depp, Kate Winslet, Dustin Hoffman.    Snap Judgement  5.5 out of 9 snaps   Instagram Marvin - Starvinmarvin09 Auntie Vice - AuntieVice  CharRon - Iambiczine

CharRon sits down with Poet, Author, & Performer: Barbara West.  We discuss: her poetric Journey.  Being a performer with Preoccuoied Pipers and Grace Loescher. Being a buddhist and a mother.  Page vs Stage upcoming Book? Check out Barbara's Website for more info: https://barbara-west.com/ Instagram Barbara West - barbaraellenwest CharRon - Iambiczine

CharRon sat with Artist, Teacher, Poet, author, recording artist and Elder: Elder Gideon.  We discuss holistic journey through Italy,  being queer, the teatching of Christian Kabbalah, His 2 books: Gnostic Triptych and Aegis of waves, Page vs. Stage, and being a teacher and his students' relation to his teaching, living in Nevada county and  being part of Sacramento Poetry center. For more information: www.eldergideon.com Instagram: Elder Gideon: Elder.gideon CharRon: Iambiczine

Iambic Poetry Podcast Present Reel Poetry  Reel Poets have a returning guest(our 4th Reel Poet), Danielle Metzinger.  We got together and reviewed the 1987 film, Roxanne.  This film starred Steve Martin, Darryl Hannah, and Shelley Duvall.  This is a modern adaptation of Edmond Rostand French play, Cyrano de Bergerac.    Snap Judgement Roxanne - 10 out of 12 Snaps Instagram Marvin - Starvinmarvin09 Auntie Vice - AuntieVice CharRon - Iambiczine Danielle - Divametz

CharRon sits down with Sacramento's powerful poet, teacher, artist, and one of Sacramento Poetry center's leading founders: Susan Kelly-DeWitt.  We discuss her new poetry book, Gatherer's Alphabet(GunPowder Press). We talk about her poetic journey with some her previous works and being a founder of a long standing Poetry organization in Sacramento. Check out her website: https://susankelly-dewitt.com/  Instagram CharRon - Iambiczine

Reel Poets review 2021 feature film, The Laureate. This film is war poet Robert Graves who invites American Poet Laura Riding to England to collaborates but go farther than expected.  This film stars Dianna Agron, Tom Hughes, Laura Haddock, and Fra Free.    Snap Judgement The Laureate: 6.5 out of 9 snaps   Instagram Marvin - Starvinmarvin09 Auntie Vice - AuntieVice CharRon - Iambiczine

CharRon sit down with Comedian Taylor M. Taylor was a Spoken word champion who wanted to do more with his writing. So when he moved to California, he started telling jokes and persuing a career in comedy.  Then, he did another shift and started being a comedy show producer in Sacramento.

Reel Poets review the 2021 film, the Green Knight, starring Dev Patel. Snap Judgement 6.25 out of 9 snaps Instagram Marvin - Starvinmarvin09 Auntie Vice - Auntie Vice CharRon - Iambiczine

CharRon chats with Placer County Poet and Healer Sharon Mahany.  We talk about her works in poetry and as a life coach / healer.  We champion poems that can be found online(search for: "Sharon Mahany poet") and living in the middle of two poetry communities: Sacramento and Nevada County.  Plus, we ask about being a Page and Stage Poet.   Instagram CharRon - Iambiczine

Iambic Poetry Podcast Presents: REEL POETRY. The Reel Poets review the 2001 release: Pinero. The film starred Benjamin Blatt, Edgar Wright, Giancarlos Especito. Directed by Lyon Ichaso.  This movie gives a glimpse of endavors done by poet/playwright Miguel Pinero.   Snap Judgment Pinero: 5.5 snaps out of 9   Instagram Marvin: Starvinmarvin09 Auntie Vice: Auntie Vice CharRon: Iambiczine

CharRon chat with Visual artist, poet, Activist, register nurse, and Book author: Asantewaa Boykin. Asantewaa is a founder of the Anti Police-Terror Project and a co-chair for Mental Health First. Plus, a co-chair and advocate of Capital City Black Nurses Association. We also discuss her first book, Live, Love + Liberation(Nomadic Press), being release on May 7, 2022. She will be doing a Book tour starting in May.  Check out:  Asantewaa - www.asantewaaboykin.com CharRon Smith: Iambiczine(instagram) APTP: https://www.antipoliceterrorproject.org/ MH first: https://www.antipoliceterrorproject.org/mh-first-1 Capital City Black Nurses Assoc.: https://www.ccbna.org/

Reel Poetry reviews the 2002 Film, Blue Car.  The film stars Agnes Bruckner, David Strathairn, Margaret Colin, & A.J Buckley.  Beside the poetry being limited but fair, the story took this teenage girl into multitude of issues.     Snap Judgement 4.5 out 9 Snaps   Instagram Marvin - Starvinmarvin09 Auntie Vice - AuntieVice CharRon- Iambiczine

CharRon chats with Spoken word artist, Author, Writer, Actor, Former Richmond Poet Laureate, Educator, and Social Activist: Donte Clark.  We discuss: his two books: KNOWFREEDOM & Close Caskets, Being an Actor, Writer, Poet Laureate, an Educator, and being aware on what is to come. We talk about Romeo is Bleeding(Reel Poetry review: 9 out of 9 snaps). Plus, Page vs. Stage & Top 5. Poem excerpt: Somewhere in America by Donte Clark https://youtu.be/QI5OjkMbAzI Instagram   Donte Clark - DonBlak CharRon - IambicZine

Reel Poetry starts March with 1 of top 10 Canada Films, The Sweet Hereafter. The film stars Ian Holms, Bruce Greenwood and Sarah Polley.  The film reference Robert Browning's The Pied Piper of Hamelin from his poetry collection, Dramatic Lyrics  Excerpt from Robert Browning's The Pied Piper of Hamelin Snap Judgement 3.5 out of 9 Snaps   Instagram Marvin - Starvinmarvin09 Auntie Vice - AuntieVice CharRon - Iambiczine

Reel Poets review 2013 Turkish Drama film, The Butterfly's Dream(Kelebeğin Rüyası). This film was enter in 86th Academy Awards.  It is a true story about 2 poets: Muzaffar Tayyip Uslu and Rüştü Onur whom fell ill to tuberculosis. Poems By Muzaffar Tayyip Uslu and Rüştü Onur   Snap Judgement The Butterfly's Dream: 7 out of 9 Snaps   Instagram Marvin - Starvinmarvin09 Auntie Vice - Auntievice CharRon - Iambiczine

Reel Poets review the 2013 film, Words and Pictures starring Clive Owens & Juliette Binonche.  The film characterizes Ekphastic Poetry. It also discuss alcoholism, sexual harassment, and Prep school mentality.   Snap Judgement Words & Pictures - 5.75 out of 9 snaps Instagram Marvin - Starvinmarvin09 Auntie Vice - AuntieVice CharRon - Iambiczine

Reel Poets reviews 2011 Independent film, Yelling to the Sky.  This flim features Zoe Kravitz, Jason Clarke, Gabourey Sidibe, and Tariq Trotter.  Directed by Victoria Mahoney   Snap Judgement Yelling to the Sky - 2.5 out of 9 snaps Instagram Marvin - Starvinmarvin09 Auntie Vice - AuntieVice CharRon - Iambiczine

Iambic Poetry Podcast presents Reel Poetry The year of 2021 is over. CharRon, Marvin, Auntie Vice have reviewed 45 Poetry movies in 2021. Double the amount than 2020.  Now, They review the movies they like, dislike,  our taste to Bio films, and why live - action Mulan is crap. Plus, They create the 3/4 snap sign.   The Reel poets would also like to give praises to: Jesse Rivera, Danielle Metzinger, AndYes, Bri Blue, Len Germinara, Izzy Lala, Tarendeep, J Rowe, and Diana Medina for being our guest for these reviews.  If you want to check out the 2021 Poetry Movie list, click here   Instagram Marvin - Starvinmarvin09 Auntie Vice - Auntie Vice CharRon - Iambiczine    

Iambic Poetry Podcast presents Reel Poetry with featured guest: Comedian/Podcaster - Jesse Rivera(Jesse Rivera likes to talk Podcast). This week, the Reel Poets review another Rankin/Bass classics: Frosty the Snowman and Little Drummer Boy. We talk about how our feeling change from watching as kids and adults.  We also experiences our first murdered characters in these classics. It is odd that these were holiday classics for decades.    Snap Judgement  Frosty the Snowman - 4.5 out of 12 Snaps Little Drummer Boy - 4.5 out of 12 Snaps Instagram Jesse Rivera - Jesseriveralikestotalk Marvin - Starvinmarvin09 Auntie Vice - AuntieVice CharRon - Iambiczine

Iambic Poetry podcast presents Reel Poetry.  The Reel poets are back and their journey take them into Christmas movies.  The most popular animated cartoons are made by Rankin and Bass Production.  So, they review two well known American classics: Santa is comin to town & Rudolph the red nosed Reindeer   Snap Judgment: Santa comin to town & Rudolph the red nosed Reindeer - 1.75 Snaps Instagram Marvin - Starvinmarin09 Auntie Vice - Auntie Vice CharRon - Iambiczine

CharRon chats with Poet/chapbook author Marisa Lin.  Marisa is a Chinese immigrant from Rochester, Minnesota.  While attending Stanford University, she began writing poems and has since published poems on various faith-based blogs. She is an alumna of the 2021 Community of Writers Poetry Workshop and is currently working on her first chapbook, Holy Chrysanthemum, which explores her family's immigration story through a spiritual lens.   Instagram Marisa: mar_isa_risa CharRon: Iambiczine

Iambic Poetry Podcast presents Operation FreeSoul Podcast with AndYes AndYes chat with Sacramento Spoken Word Veteran Coon the Poet.  Coon the poet also has been on Iambic podcast. Here is that episode link: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-futxk-e19833 This is the first episode recorded by Operation FreeSoul Podcast.   Instagram Coon the Poet - Coonthepoet AndYes - operationfreesoul CharRon Smith - Iambiczine

CharRon chat with Poet/Songwriter David Rosenheim about his poetic journey, His passion in songwriting, his involvement in 3 music bands, The passion he experience at the Community of Writers summit in Squaw Valley, and Difference with songs and poems.  He also recites his poems: Unincorporated     Social Media David Rosenheim - www.davidrosenheim.com CharRon Smith - Iambiczine (Instagram)

Iambic Poetry podcast Present: Operation FreeSoul Podcast with AndYes. AndYes chats with Recording Artist and Activist Paul Willis.  Paul Willis has moved back to his Hometown of Boston but he is not forgotten. He has landed a incredible mark on Sacramento with several Projects in music, social awareness, and speaking circuit.  Also check out Iambic's interview with Paul Willis, click here   Social Media AndYes - Operationfreesoul Paul Willis- Paulwillisishiphop CharRon - Iambiczine

Reel Poets review 6 movies that made from famous Poet, Eagar Allen Poe. His Poems and Tales:  The Tell-Tale Heart The Pit and the Pendulum The Fall of the House of Usher The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar The Masque of the Red Death The Raven We checked out 2013 Extraordinary Tales and Simpsons' Treehouse of horrors Snap Judgement The Tell-Tale Heart:  7.5 of 9 Snaps The Pit and the Pendulum: 7.5 of 9 Snaps The Fall of the House of Usher: 8 of 9 Snaps The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar: 8.5 of 9 Snaps The Masque of the Red Death: 7.5 of 9 Snaps The Raven: 9 of 9 Snaps Instagram Marvin - Starvinmarvin09 Auntie Vice - AuntieVice CharRon - Iambiczine  

CharRon chats with Poet, recording artist,  and Teacher: Vincent Kobelt. We talk about his poetic journey, teaching, and being involved in Sacramento Poetry legacy. 

CharRon talks with Spoken Word Poet/Book Author, Cynical Insomniac.  We discuss her latest book: Refuse to Drown. We also talk about mental health, moving from Columbus to a North Carolina and the cultural shock that comes with it.  We even talk about her CD, Melodies within the Grim.  Finally, we finish our interview with a poem. Trigger warning is advised. Refuse to Drown: https://www.amazon.com/Refuse-Drown-Cynical-Insomniac/dp/B09B3PXTKV/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Refuse+to+Drown&qid=1633205371&sr=8-2   Instagram Cynical Insomniac: Cynical_insomniac CharRon Resolution: Iambiczine    

Iambic Poetry Podcast presents Reel Poetry The Reel poets are back again in one room with three new short poetry films off Youtube(Auntie Vice's Pick): Time by Brian Brett, Quarantine by Jason Gonzalez, and Ode to my Father By Mike Beko.  YouTube Links will be displayed on www.reswonderland.com Snap Judgement Time - 7.5 out of 9 snaps Quarantine - 8.5 out of 9 snaps Ode to my Father - 9 out of 9 Snaps Instagram  Marvin - Starvinmarvin09 Auntie Vice - Auntievice CharRon - Iambiczine  

Iambic Poetry Podcast presents Operation FreeSoul with AndYes.  AndYes has gifted IPP with the audio interviews of several poets.  This episode has a returning Iambic guest Stacy G.  Check out Operation Freesoul on Youtube - https://youtu.be/rs7--VAhCI8   Instagram: AndYes - Operation FreeSoul Stacy G - Stacygspeaks CharRon - Iambiczine

Iambic Poetry Podcast presents Operation FreeSoul with AndYes.  AndYes has gifted IPP with the audio interviews of several poets.  This episode has a returning Iambic guest J Rowe.  Check out Operation Freesoul on Youtube - https://youtu.be/rs7--VAhCI8   Instagram: AndYes - Operation FreeSoul J Rowe - Rowe.writes CharRon - Iambiczine

Reel poets with another SHORT POETRY MOVIES REVIEW: Casey At Bat, Paul Bunyan, and Shooting of Dan Mcgrew.  One trigger is 2 of these movies are Disney's So check out the responses from our poets.  Plus, another R. Service poem. Be intrigued by our Snap Judgement   Snap Judgement  Casey At Bat - 3.25 out of 9 snaps Paul Bunyan - 5 out of 9 snaps Shooting of Dan Mcgrew - 4.50 out of 9 snaps

Reel Poets review three short movies of poems by Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginburg, Maurice Ogden, and Robert W. Service.  These poets wrote poems that were transformed to shorts to enjoy(All these movies are on Youtube).     Snap Judgement Pull My Daisy - 2.5 out of 9 Snaps The Hangman - 5.75 out of 9 Snaps Cremation of Sam Mcgee - 5.5 out 9 Snaps   Instagram Marvin - Starvinmarvin09 Auntie Vice - AuntieVice CharRon - Iambiczine  

Reel Poets return with a new movie review. Our movie review is on 2010 live CGI action film, Alice in Wonderland. Starring Mia Wasikowska, Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Stephen Fry, Helena Boham Carter and directed by Tim Burton.  This movie will be our 2nd Tim Burton directed film that we have reviewed.  The movie did take a different turn from the 1951 animated film.  We discuss it further and give our snap judgement: Snap Judgement 3 out 9 snaps Instagram Marvin - Starvinmarvin09 Auntie Vice - AuntieVice CharRon - Iambiczine

CharRon sat down with Garrison King-Halsey III to discuss both of his books: A Father's Curse and Unsaid. We discussed his first book in depth, his poetic Journey, Toxic Masculinity, understanding relationships, becoming a book author and his friend's Clothing line, Inspire - https://shopinspireco.com/  Books: A Father's Curse - https://www.amazon.com/Fathers-Curse-Garrison-King-Halsey-III/dp/B089M1KNF1 Unsaid - Out August 30, 2021 Instagram Garrison King - g.poetry.king CharRon - Iambiczine

CharRon chat with Southern California's own Paulina Speaker. We discuss her poetry's origin. How she got involved with Social Protest. Building her Social media platform with shows and interviews & what it has done for her during the pandemic. Instagram  CharRon - Iambiczine Paulina - P.speakerpoetry

The Reel Poets review 1994 Touchstone picture film, Renaissance Man. The film stars Danny DeVito, Kadeem Hardison, Stacy Dash, Gregory Hines, and Mark Wahlberg.  We discuss the story premise and the characters' development in the film.  On Location: Library of Musiclandria   Snap Judgement 3.5 out of 9 Snaps Instagram Marvin - Stravinmarvin09 Auntie Vice - Auntievice CharRon - Iambiczine

CharRon sits down with Tennessee's own Gina Carrillo AKA Black Widow.  This Painter, cancer survivor, Book author, spoken word artist and actual widow talks about her latest book, Kaleidoscope: Broken pieces put back together beautifully. We discuss her paintings, living in Tennessee, having family in Flint, Michigan; and Being a spoken word Artist.   Check out her book: Kaleidoscope: Broken pieces put back together beautifully https://www.amazon.com/Kaleidoscope-Broken-Pieces-Together-Beautifully/dp/B08WP8CCD1/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=kaleidoscope+Gina&qid=1627795271&s=books&sr=1-1 Instagram   Black Widow -  Blackwidowpoet CharRon - Iambiczine

Once again! CharRon is back on his interviewer's chair to chat with Renaria B from Toronto, Ontario Canada.  We discuss her Poetry book, Scar City.  We talk about how this is a personal memoir than a poetry book of her teens and 20s. She talks about mental health, Sexual Assault and Poetry.  She has written for anthology and even made some recordings.  Please check out Scar City on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0228827175?pf_rd_r=2D8PE1JD4EVHZ5GWHAD4&pf_rd_p=5ae2c7f8-e0c6-4f35-9071-dc3240e894a8&pd_rd_r=0a9dc69b-63eb-4256-b2b2-6ef9632efe85&pd_rd_w=3JKCU&pd_rd_wg=IRC85&ref_=pd_gw_unk   Social Media Renaria B - https://renariabpoetry.com/ CharRon - Iambiczine (Instagram)