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The 2014 Women of the World Poetry Slam ended with an unforgettable final stage. Whether you didn't get to see it, or you just want to re-live the magic, Slam Center's got you covered. Join host Melissa Newman-Evans and correspondents Rachel Wiley, Amy David, and Tatyana Brown as they break down the performances, the scores, and the key decisions that made Saturday night's show so outstanding. We've also got an interview with finalist Carrie Rudzinski that will make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Slam Center is sponsored by Black Key Press. Special thanks to Kevin Spak for production support, and Zeke Russell for moral support. Slam Center is produced by Andy Locke.

Friday night at the 2014 Women of the World Poetry Slam gave us some incredible performances and memorable moments. It also gave host Melissa Newman-Evans and the rest of the Slam Center team a reason to stay up until 2:30 AM. Did you know there's a 2:30 AM? Crazy, right? Anyways, it was worth it just to give you this awesome assortment of recaps, analysis, and even a little poetry. Thanks to our correspondents: Rachel Wiley, Joanna Hoffman, Tatyana Brown, and Cheryl Maddalena. Slam Center is sponsored by Black Key Press. Special thanks to Kevin Spak for production support, and Zeke Russell for moral support. Slam Center is produced by Andy Locke.

Thursday night…continued. On this episode we have Rachel Wiley and Denise Jolly covering the remaining bouts from Thursday night, plus an interview with the amazing Janae Johnson. Slam Center is sponsored by Black Key Press. Special thanks to Kevin Spak for production support, and Zeke Russell for moral support. Slam Center is produced by Andy Locke.

Join host Melissa Newman-Evans and an all-star cast of correspondents in the first installment of Slam Center's coverage of the 2014 Women of the World Poetry Slam. Scores, analysis—we've got it all! Even an interview with a mysterious (and anonymous) editor of The Titler. Slam Center is sponsored by Black Key Press. Special thanks to Kevin Spak for production support, and Zeke Russell for moral support. Slam Center is produced by Andy Locke.

In case you didn't hear, Final Stage at the 2013 Individual World Poetry Slam ended with an historic first. Hear the story from special correspondents Jesse Parent, Greg Harries, and Chris August. Then, analyze the crud out of that story with the help of our hosts: Simone Beaubien, Zeke Russell, and Kevin Spak. Slam Center is produced by Andy Locke.

The second night of the Individual World Poetry Slam is always full of surprises, and this year was no exception. Hear about all the action first-hand from Bobby Crawford, Karen G., Carrie Rudzinski, Greg Harries, Chris August, Sam Mercer, Ed Mabrey, and Jesse Parent. Hosted by Kevin Spak and Zeke Russell. Produced by Andy Locke.

Your favorite poetry slam podcast is back! This time, we're bringing you re-caps and analysis from the 2013 Individual World Poetry Slam in Spokane, WA. Learn all about IWPS from defending 2012 champion Ed Mabrey. Then find out what went down in the last-chance slam and on night one through first-hand accounts from Carrie Rudzinski, Jesse Parent, Stephen Meads, Aaron Samuels, Greg Harries, Chris August, and Rowie Shebala. Hosted by Kevin Spak and Zeke Russell. Produced by Andy Locke.

Episode 12, National Poetry Slam Finals -- It all comes down to this. Four teams enter. One is crowned champion. Additionally, Rachel eats a cucumber. SlamCenter goes round by round for the grand finale of the National Poetry Slam. Featuring Rachel McKibbens, Joe Stohlman, and Cassandra de Alba, hosted by Kevin Spak and Zeke Russell, and produced by Andy Locke. Sponsored by the Boston Poetry Slam, the Encyclopedia Show Somerville, and Black Key Press.

Semi-Final Madness -- The SlamCenter crew brings you recaps of every semi-finals bout. Find out who made finals, and who we think will win it all! Featuring Laura Yes-Yes, Alvin Lau, Kemi Alabi, Paulie Lipman, Rachel McKibbens, Cassandra de Alba, Joe Stohlman, and Jonah Comstock. Hosted by Kevin Spak and Zeke Russell and produced by Andy Locke. Sponsored by Black Key Press, the Encyclopedia Show Somerville, and Moonlighting. Find out more about the latter two at bostonpoetryslam.com.

National Poetry Slam 2013, Night Two: SlamCenter breaks down all of Wednesday's bouts. Who locked up their place in semis? Who got robbed? Who completely horrified the audience? Our team breaks down all that and more. Plus, a special interview with an anonymous Tattler editor! Featuring Laura YesYes, Rachel McKibbens, Alvin Lau, Kemi Alabi, Joe Stohlman, Cassandra de Alba, Paulie Lipman, and Jonah Comstock, hosted by Kevin Spak and Zeke Russel, and produced by Andy Locke. Sponsored by the Encyclopedia Show Somerville and Moonlighting. Find out more at bostonpoetryslam.com. Special thanks to Black Key Press (blackkeypress.com).

National Poetry Slam 2013, Night One: The SlamCenter team breaks down every single bout from Tuesday's preliminaries. Which teams tied for first? Which teams came from behind to win? You'll hear all that and more inside. Featuring Rachel McKibbens, Alvin Lau, Kemi Alabi, Cassandra de Alba, and Joe Stohlman, with hosts Kevin Spak and Zeke Russell and producer Andy Locke. Sponsored by the Encyclopedia Show Somerville and Moonlighting. Find out more about both at bostonpoetryslam.com.

The Big NPS Preview Show —; This is it folks: SlamCenter runs through the National Poetry Slam schedule, highlighting the can't-miss bouts and side events with special guest Simone Beaubien! Plus Any Locke gives traveling poets a guide to Boston, new SlamCenter team member Kemi Alabi presents the Introvert's Guide to NPS, and Cassandra de Alba explains how to keep up with NPS via social media.

With nationals fast approaching, the Slamcenter crew covers one last regional 4x4 bout. This bout featured the Lizard Lounge, Urbana, Providence, and Mill City. Who came out on top and why? We each give our own 3-minute assessments. Plus, the debut of Cass' Snarky Notes! Featuring Cassandra de Alba and Melissa Newman Evans, with hosts Kevin Spak and Zeke Russell and producer Andy Locke.

Five members of the SlamCenter crew attend the same 4X4 bout--and each give their own, unique three-minute and ten second recap. Featuring Melissa Newman-Evans, Joe Stohlman, and Andy Locke, and hosted as ever by Kevin Spak and Zeke Russell.

SlamCenter recaps and breaks down the Providence, Lowell, and Port Veritas team selection slams. Featuring Marlon Carey, Joe Stohlman, and special guest Tatyana Brown.

NorthBEAST Team Selection Madness, Part 1: The SlamCenter crew breaks down all the team selection slams for Manchester's Slam Free or Die and the Lizard Lounge Poetry Slam in Cambridge! Featuring commentary and analysis from Marlon Carey, Melissa Newman-Evans, and Cassandra de Alba.

SlamCenter covers the 2013 Boston Poetry Slam Team Finals. It's all right here, from chants of "Ed!" to exclusive interviews.

The first release of an all-poetry, all-slam sportscast, this episode of SlamCenter chronicles the triumphs and tragedies of the Boston Poetry Slam February Team Selection Semi-Finals at the Cantab Lounge.

National Poetry Slam, Judgement Day Edition. Our third NPS show is packed with awesome, including recaps of all the bouts, analysis of all the semifinal matchups, and the exclusive announcement of the location of this year's NUPIC slam! Featuring Alvin Lau, Laura YesYes, Rachel McKibbens, Paulie Lipman, Kemi Alabi, Joe Stohlman, Cassandra de Alba, and Jonah Comstock, hosted by Kevin Spak and Zeke Russell, and produced by Andy Locke. Sponsored by the Encyclopedia Show: Somerville, Moonlighting, and Black Key Press. Find out more about Moonlighting and the Encyclopedia Show at bostonpoetryslam.com.