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Start your day with something beautiful, reflective, and inspirational in 15 minutes or less. The Poet of The Day Show gives you a daily dose of inspiration featuring modern and ancient literary masters. From Rumi, Walt Whitman and Robert Frost to Rudy Francisco, Adam Roa, Cleo Wade and many more. H…

Nick Bobay


    • Feb 22, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 5m AVG DURATION
    • 59 EPISODES


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    #59 David Whyte: The Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2020 4:23


    We start off the week with poet and philosopher David Whyte.You can find him at davidwhyte.comHis books The House of Belonging and The Heart Aroused are linked hereCheck out the POD Book Store HERE

    #58 Akua Naru: Nag Champa Gold

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2019 5:59


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    #57 Ashley Davis and Oompa: Simon Says

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 4:42


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    #56 Solli Raphael: Australian Air

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019 3:27


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    #55 Anis Mojgani: Shake the Dust

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 5:31


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    #54 Taylor Mali: What Teachers Make

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 4:48


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    #53 IN-Q: The Only Reason We're Alive

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2019 5:14


    Check out his youtube channel and subscribe for his content.Find out more about IN-Q at https://in-q.com/Click HERE for a link to the POD Book StoreThanks for listening, have a great weekend!

    #52 Walt Whitman: I Hear America Singing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 3:43


    Click HERE for a link to the original videoClick HERE to check out the POD Book Store

    #51 Hafiz: Golden Compass

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2019 2:54


     Click HERE for the link to the original videoCheck out the POD Book Store HERE

    #50 Trent Shelton: Rise Above

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2019 5:01


    Today on the show we have ex-NFL wide receiver Trent Shelton. You can find him on twitter @TrentSheltonHis YouTube Channel is TrentSheltonCheck out his book The Greatest You: Face Reality, Release Negativity, and Live Your Purpose here:https://amzn.to/2kKr3E2 Click HERE to check out the POD Book Store!

    #49 Shane Koyczan: To This Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 9:07


    Check out his book To This Day: For the Bullied and Beautiful Here: https://amzn.to/2mITl2l https://www.shanekoyczan.com/newsClick HERE to visit the POD Book Store!!!

    #48 Suli Breaks: Why I Hate School But Love Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2019 7:42


     https://sulibreaks.com/ Click HERE for the POD Book Store!!!

    #47 Prince EA: I Am Not Black, You Are Not White

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019 6:29


    We start off the week with a little motivation from Prince EA! You can find more about Prince EA and his work at princeea.comHis work has been a big inspiration for millions of people. Thanks for listening!!!Click HERE for a link to the original videonickbobay.com

    #46 Sierra DeMulder: Paper Dolls

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2019 4:26


    This is a beautiful and intense performance. I apologize for rushing the intro a bit, the subject matter is very intense but what she says is so important. Sierra is a huge influencer and supporter of poetry and spoken word check out her website and the Button Poetry YouTube channel here: http://www.sierrademulder.com/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3k4ebSEeCwIHere are links to her books:Today Means Amen https://amzn.to/2NZc7OD We Slept Here https://amzn.to/2NYmu56 Check out the POD Books Store for more amazing artists!

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    #45 Emi Mahmoud: Mama

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019 5:28


    Check out her book Sister's Entrance https://amzn.to/2NZaYGP Here is her website http://emi-mahmoud.com/Check out the POD Book Store HERE

    #44 Scroobius Pip: Five Minutes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 4:59


    Today we have Scroobius Pip for his first appearance on the Poet of the Day Show. If you enjoyed this episode make sure to leave a rating or review.Check out http://www.scroobiuspip.co.uk/ to find out more about the artist.Here is a link to his youtube channelCheck out his book Poetry in (e)Motion: The Illustrated Words of Scroobius Pip https://amzn.to/2N47yms Thanks for Listening!!! Please leave us a rating or review!Click here for the POD Book Store, purchasing from a link helps support the artist AND the show!

    #43 W. S. Merwin: Yesterday

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 3:42


    Today we have W. S. Merwin on the show today, he is truly a master of language and one of the great orators. Visit https://merwinconservancy.org/about-w-s-merwin/ to learn more about W. S. Merwin and his work. Books:The Essential W. S. Merwin https://amzn.to/2ZNS0Jh Garden Time https://amzn.to/2ZPYx6dThe Rain in the Trees https://amzn.to/2Q04oCi Migration https://amzn.to/2A480Zk Click HERE for the POD Book Store!

    #42 Gil Scott-Heron: Where Did the Night Go

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2019 2:55


    Sorry for the delay in shows last week. I had a family emergency that made it impossible to put POD shows out. We are all good now and back on track. We start the week with none other than Gil Scott-Heron. Check him out at http://gilscottherononline.com/ and https://gilscottheron.net/Here is a link to the original videoCheck out his book Now and Then https://amzn.to/2N18bNv Make sure to check out the POD book store to support the artists and the podcast. You don't want to miss out on these amazing works of art! CLICK HERE

    #41 Hanif Abdurraqib: A Genealogy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2019 3:53


    Find out more about Hanif at http://www.abdurraqib.com/Here is a link to the original videoHere is a link to his book Go Ahead In The Rain: Notes To A Tribe Called Quest https://amzn.to/2zibebaand his book A Fortune For Your Disaster https://amzn.to/2ZnX6YsClick HERE to visit the POD Book Store!!!

    #40 Jesse Parent: To The Boys Who May One Day Date My Daughter

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019 4:46


    Awesome and hilarious performance from Jesse Parent. If you happen to have a daughter or see yourself having one at some point you will get what he saying. To Find out more about Jesse visit his website: http://www.jesster.net/Click HERE to view the original videoClick HERE to visit the POD Book Store!!

    #39 Adam Roa: Remember To Laugh

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2019 4:14


    We have Adam Roa back on the show today with a beautiful positive message to carry you through the week. Adam Roa is an amazing spoken word poet whose central focus is on Love. You can check him out at adamroa.comHere is a link to the original videoCheck out his book Cosmic Philosophy: A Month In The Light https://amzn.to/320O8CuClick HERE to visit the POD Book Store!

    #38 Alysia Harris: The Happy Couple (Death Poem)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 7:00


    This performance is fantastic and if you haven't checked out Alysia yet, you need to!For more information check out her website: http://alysiaharris.com/Check out the original video HEREHere is a link to her book How Much We Must Have Looked Like Stars To Stars: https://amzn.to/2KPA20O Click HERE to visit the POD Book Store!

    #37 Rumi: Only Breath

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 5:10


    On this episode of the podcast, we have Coleman Barks reading Rumi's poetry. You can find more about Coleman Barks at http://www.colemanbarks.com/Check out the original video HERECheck out the POD Book Store Here!Thanks for taking the time to listen, leave us a rating or review if you found value from the show!!

    #36 Rudy Francisco: Honest Poem

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2019 4:12


    Today we have Rudy Francisco return to the show!!! You can find out more about Rudy at https://www.iamrudyfrancisco.com/Here is a link to his book Helium https://amzn.to/2KV40iNHere is a link to his book Getting Stitches https://amzn.to/2NisVzC Please support the show and the artist by checking out the POD Book Store HERE! You don't want to miss out on these amazing Poets!!!Find out more about me and the show at https://nickbobay.com/Here is a link to the original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDa4WTZ_58M

    #35 Guante: Ten Responses to the Phrase Man Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2019 4:46


    Great performance from him questioning cultural beliefs around masculinity. Check him out at https://www.guante.info/Here is a link to his book A Love Song, A Death Rattle, A Battle Cry https://amzn.to/2KUGtyCIf you want to support the show check out the POD Book Store HEREHere is a link to the original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFoBaTkPgco&t=121sGo to https://nickbobay.com/ for more information about me and the podcast.

    #34 Common: A Letter to the Law

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2019 3:35


    A prophetic performance from Common. Find out about his latest project here: https://www.thinkcommon.com/Check out his newest book here: https://amzn.to/2KIJ281 Support the show by taking a quick second to check out the POD Book Store HERE!Thanks for listening!!!Here is a link to the original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LssFolrpiD4

    #33 Patrick Roche: 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 4:29


    Amazing performance from Patrick Roche! This will likely send chills right up your spine. It certainly had that effect on me as well as a bit of moisture in my eye...You can find his book Wait 30 Minutes: Poems by Patrick Roche HERE: https://amzn.to/2Z44TiN Check out the POD Book Store for books by many of the Poets from the show HERE!Thanks for listening!!!Here is a link to the original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LnMhy8kDiQ

    #32 Yshai Afterman Feat. Lisa Shalom: Between Our Eyes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2019 7:47


    Here is a link to the entire album (available on applemusic/itunes, spotify etc)The lyrics are located on Lisa's artist page HEREYou can find out more about Yshai at https://www.yshaiafterman.com/

    #31 Kanye West: Self Conscious

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2019 4:45


    We have a bit of a controversial figure on the show today...This is from Mos Def's poetry show that aired back in the 90's. I think you will get something out of this performance whether you like or dislike Kanye.Check out http://www.kanyewest.com/Please take a second to check out the POD Book Store for works from previous poets we've had on the show HERE!

    #30 G Yamazawa: Elementary

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2019 4:23


    G Yamazawa shares with his poem Elementary, I hope you will get something out of his performance.You can find the original video HEREHis website is https://gyamazawa.com/Please take a quick second to check out the POD Book Store!

    #29 Trent Shelton: Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2019 5:06


    Today on the show we have ex-NFL wide receiver Trent Shelton. You can find him on twitter @TrentSheltonHis YouTube Channel is TrentSheltonCheck out his book The Greatest You: Face Reality, Release Negativity, and Live Your Purpose

    #28 Walt Whitman: I Think I Could Live With Animals

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 5:28


    We have an excerpt from Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass, read by Tom o' Bedlam.Here is a link to Leaves of GrassCheck out the POD Book Store HERE

    #27 David Whyte: Everything is Waiting For You

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2019 4:42


    We start off the week with poet and philosopher David Whyte.You can find him at davidwhyte.comHis books The House of Belonging and The Heart Aroused are linked hereCheck out the POD Book Store HERE

    #26 Lin-Manuel Miranda: The Hamilton Mixtape

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019 6:04


    A little fun here to end your week with a performance from Lin-Manuel on the Hamilton Mixtape.You can find him at linmanuel.comHe also has a book out Gmorning, Gnight!: Little Pep Talks for Me & YouCheck out the POD Book Store HERE

    #25 Darius Simpson & Scout Bostley: Lost Voices

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2019 5:09


    You can find Darius at dariussimpsonspeaks.comYou can find Scout on Instagram at scout_music_loveDarius has a book out "Conversion Theory" which you can get HERECheck out this link to see all the books on the POD bookstore!Thanks for listening, much Love!!!

    #24 Katie Makkai: Pretty

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 4:59


    On the show today we have Katie Makkai with her poem "Pretty". Although she is primarily speaking to women, the message behind her words applies to us all. You can find her on twitter @katemakkaiCheck out the POD book store HEREFind out more about the show at nickbobay.com

    #23 Marshall Davis Jones: Touchscreen

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2019 4:07


    Today on the show is Marshall Davis Jones with his poem "Touchscreen". You can find Marshall on FaceBook @ iammarshalljonesYou can watch the original video hereYou can find out more about the show at nickbobay.com

    #22 Neil Hillborn: OCD

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2019 4:17


    Today on the show we have Neil Hillborn with his poem "OCD"You can check out his book "Our Numbered Days" HERE (this includes the poem OCD)Click here for a link to the POD Book Store!As always you can find out more about the show at nickbobay.com

    #21 Akua Naru: How Does It Feel Now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 9:41


    Today on the show we have Akua Naru with her poem "How Does It Feel Now". This performance is amazing and I know you are going to enjoy her. This is one you can listen to over and over again. Listen to this with your significant other and just feel the love!Support her work by checking out her latest album: The Blackest Joy (Amazon Link)Also to support all the poets/artist and the podcast, please check out the POD Book Store Here!Check out her youtube channel as wellYou can find more about her at akuanaru.com Thank you so much for listening!!! Please leave a rating or review for the show. You can find more about me and the show at nickbobay.com

    #20 Jared Singer: Silence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2019 4:46


    Today on the show we have Jared Singer with his poem "Silence"For a link to the pre-order for his book Forgive Yourself These Tiny Acts of Destruction CLICK HEREHere is a link to the original videoTo find out more about the show go to nickbobay.com

    #19 Allen Ginsberg: Sunflower Sutra

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 7:54


    Today on the show we have Allen Ginsberg reading his poem the Sunflower Sutra. More information about him is at the Ginsberg Project https://allenginsberg.org/Here is a link to a collection of his worksCheck out my website for more information nickbobay.com

    #18 Buddy Wakefield: Hurling Crowbirds at Mockingbars

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2019 7:00


    Today we have Buddy Wakefield on the show. Check out his books in the POD Book Store Here.Find out more through his website: https://buddywakefield.com/Check out nickbobay.com for more information about me and the show.

    #17 Anis Mojgani: Orders (Rock Out)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2019 4:46


    Today we have Anis Mojgani with his poem Orders (Rock Out).You can purchase his books In the POD Book Store hereHere is his website http://thepianofarm.com/ he is also on twitter @mojganiYou can find out more about the show at nickbobay.com

    #16 Saul Williams: Coded Language

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2019 5:14


    Today on the show we have Saul Williams with his poem Coded Language. You can find more about him at saulwilliams.com Click here to check out his album Encrypted and VulnerableYou can find more about me and the show at nickbobay.com

    #15 Josh Ritter: Another World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 9:01


    Today on the Poet of the Day Show we have Josh Ritter with his song/poem Another World. You can find out more about him at joshritter.comYou can find the album this song is from HERE So Runs The World AwayYou can find more at the show at nickbobay.comThanks for listening!

    #14 Shihan: This Type Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2019 5:02


    On today's episode we have Def Poetry Jam performer Shihan with his poem This Type Love. You can find Shihan on Instagram @therealshihan as well as shihansback.comThe original video is located hereYou can find more about me and the show at nickbobay.comThanks for Listening!!!

    #13 Nayo Jones: Healing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2019 4:46


    Today on the show we have Nayo Jones with her poem "Healing". You can find more of her performances on youtube. Here is a link to the original video: HealingYou can find more about me and the show at nickbobay.comHave a great weekend everyone!

    #12 Harry Baker: Paper People

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2019 15:31


    Today's show features Grand Slam Poetry Champion Harry Baker. You can find more about him at harrybaker.co Make sure to purchase his book The Sunshine Kid HEREYou can find more about me and the show at nickbobay.com

    #11 Clayton Jennings: Dear Anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2019 6:59


    Today on the Poet of the Day Show we have Clayton Jennings. You can find out more about Clayton at claytonjennings.com and shopclaytonjennings.com Check out nickbobay.com for more information about the show.

    #10 Sarah Kay: If I Should Have a Daughter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2019 4:47


    Today on the Poet of the Day Show we have Sarah Kay with her poem "If I Should Have a Daughter".Check out her books: No Matter The WreckageB

    #9 Prince EA: Life Motivation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2019 6:36


    We start off the week with a little motivation from Prince EA! You can find more about Prince EA and his work at princeea.comHis work has been a big inspiration for millions of people including myself. I hope that you enjoy this episode...Thanks for listening!!! Here is a link to the original video: click herenickbobay.com

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