Born out of the Covid-19 isolation period, Through The Mic is a podcast that offers a platform for artists and creatives to share their work and discuss what it means to create, especially now in this funky time. Hosted by young artists themselves, Will and Malcolm seek to push conversations about our work forward by passing the mic to the emerging and veteran voices of our worldwide community. keep the conversation going with us: @themicpod // themicpodcast1@gmail.com
Claudia Echeverría joins us in the studio to share her beautiful journey from being a single mother at 18, to listening to the universe to realize her call to paint. @akaclod
Afro-Queer playwright Donja R. Love visits the studio. Within an hour we discuss the beauty of him being HIV+ and using his words to heal and advocate for LGBTQ and HIV+ people of color. @donjarlove
Rising from Washington Heights, we host spoken word poet Bodega Kitty. She shares her philosophy on growing up in New York, while at the same time stating the importance of self love during quarantine and building your wings to explore the world. @bodega_kitty
Roy Baizan is a Photographer, Arts Educator and Bronx native. From his endearing gardening hobby, to getting arrested for protesting, Baizan visits the studio to discuss giving back to the community through the power of his lens. @roybaizan
Kristen Spencer is a Playwright who recently graduated from Columbia University. We discuss Kristen's roots from growing up in church and now challenging the norm with her new play “Dutch Kings”. As the world continues to change, we dissect how to keep the love within our family, neighborhood, and of course...playgrounds. @misskriss_