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In this episode last episode of 2020, Evy and Bill meet Erik, a serial entrepreneur, tour guide, DJ and musician. Erik opens up about his companies, struggle during the pandemic, becoming a DJ and much more... See the full transcript on our website www.worduppodcast.com. Don't forget to subscribe to be on top of the latest Word Up Podcast episodes. *Word Up Podcast will be back on Tuesday January 19th 2021 Guest: Erik Adofo-MensahHosts: Evelina Kvartunaite & Bill ScurryProduction, Music & Engineering: Burgundy Sound StudioTranscript: Janice Erlbaum

In this episode Evy and Bill have a talk with Kevin Groen. Behavioral change enthusiast and spoken word artist. Kevin shares about his life growing up in the country side compared to bigger cities, his experiences analyzing human behavior, getting into spoken word and much more... See the full transcript on our website www.worduppodcast.com. Don't forget to subscribe to be on top of the latest Word Up Podcast episodes. Guest: Kevin GroenHosts: Evelina Kvartunaite & Bill ScurryProduction, Music & Engineering: Burgundy Sound StudioTranscript: Janice Erlbaum

In this episode Evy and Bill have a conversation with the one and only Kemo Camara, founder of Omek. Kemo shares about his journey throughout continents, home, family and the origin of Omek. See the full transcript on our website www.worduppodcast.com. Don't forget to subscribe to be on top of the latest Word Up Podcast episodes. Guest: Kemo CamaraHosts: Evelina Kvartunaite & Bill ScurryProduction, Music & Engineering: Burgundy Sound StudioTranscript: Janice Erlbaum

A brand new season, with a new co-host and a familiar guest.Evy and Bill welcome back the one and only Joshua Baumgarten.The Haarlem based poet and musician shares about his trials and tribulations since his appearance in season 1, his band and the "stadsdichter" of Haarlem situation. See the full transcript on our website www.worduppodcast.com. Don't forget to subscribe to be on top of the latest Word Up Podcast episodes. Guest: Joshua BaumgartenHosts: Evelina Kvartunaite & Bill ScurryProduction, Music & Engineering: Burgundy Sound StudioTranscript: Janice Erlbaum

Word Up Podcast is back! Season 3 will start on Tuesday October 27th. http://www.worduppodcast.com/ Hosts: Evelina Kvartunaite & Bill ScurryMusic, mixing & production: Burgundy Sound Studio

In this season’s grand finale, Evy and Webster sit down with the one and only Dub FX before his show in the Melkweg (Amsterdam). Dub FX is a singer, writer, performer, globetrotter, family man and so much more. He opens up about his journey before the fame, his latest projects and more...Especially for you, Dub FX released the live recording of his concert at Melkweg from March 7th 2020. Word Up Podcast will be back with Season 3 in fall 2020. See the full transcript on our website www.worduppodcast.com. Don't forget to subscribe to be on top of the latest Word Up Podcast episodes. Guest: Dub FXHosts: Evelina Kvartunaite & Webster MugavaziProduction, Music & Engineering: Burgundy SoundTranscript: Janice Erlbaum  

In this episode Evy has a chat with the one and only Storyteller Milda Varnauskaite. Milda shares stories of her journey across Europe to become a storyteller and gives us an insight into the world of storytelling. The next Word Up Podcast episode will be live on May 19th. See the full transcript on our website www.worduppodcast.com.  Don't forget to subscribe to be on top of the latest Word Up Podcast episodes. Guest: Storyteller Milda VarnauskaiteHosts: Evelina KvartunaiteProduction, Music & Engineering: Burgundy SoundTranscript: Janice Erlbaum  

In this episode Evy and Webster sit down with the talented Frank Sheppard, an actor writer, storyteller, producer, performer and so much more. Frank shares stories about his move to Amsterdam from the states, his ability to roll into many interesting jobs and situations and much more. The next Word Up Podcast episode will be live on May 5th. See the full transcript on our website www.worduppodcast.com. Don't forget to subscribe to be on top of the latest Word Up Podcast episodes. Guest: Frank SheppardHosts: Evelina Kvartunaite & Webster Mugavazi/Production, Music & Engineering: Burgundy SoundTranscript: Janice Erlbaum

Another episode! And this time Evy and Webster talk to Janice Erlbaum who is a writer and former comedian and slam poet. Janice shares stories about becoming a writer in New York, legendary performances, homelessness and much more. The next Word Up Podcast episode will be live on March 17th. See the full transcript on our website www.worduppodcast.com. Don't forget to subscribe to be on top of the latest Word Up Podcast episodes. Guest: Janice ErlbaumHosts: Evelina Kvartunaite & Webster MugavaziProduction, Music & Engineering: Burgundy SoundTranscript: Audrey van Houten

In this episode Evy and Webster sit down with Sass Rogando Sasot, a poet, writer, activist, techno DJ and teacher. Sass openly shares her journey to the Netherlands from the Philippines, activism and much more.  The next Word Up Podcast episode will be on March 3rd. See the full transcript on our website www.worduppodcast.com. Don't forget to subscribe to be on top of the latest Word Up Podcast episodes. Guest: Sass Rogando SasotHosts: Evelina Kvartunaite & Webster MugavaziProduction, Music & Engineering: Burgundy SoundTranscript: Mia Randrianaivo

In the first episode of this year we look back at your favorite episodes of 2019. Enjoy bits and pieces from the 10 most listened to episodes. The next Word Up Podcast episode will be on February 18th. See the full transcript on our website www.worduppodcast.com. Don't forget to subscribe to be on top of the latest Word Up Podcast episodes. Guests: MP Yamfam, Zino Ainsley, Ard Kok, Ihaka, The Orator, David Chislett, Mérida Miller, Sydney Lowell, Joshua Baumgarten & Joseph KearneyHosts: Evelina Kvartunaite & Webster MugavaziProduction, Music & Engineering: Burgundy SoundTranscript: BLESZ

In the last episode of 2019 Evy and Webster have a chat with Mérida Miller, founder of Project Fearless an after school program for girls. Merida explains the journey towards Project Fearless, anecdotes and much more.  Word Up Podcast will be back in 2020 on February 4th. See the full transcript on our website www.worduppodcast.com. Don't forget to subscribe to be on top of the latest Word Up Podcast episodes. Guest: Mérida MillerHosts: Evelina Kvartunaite & Webster MugavaziProduction, Music & Engineering: BLESZTranscript: Audrey van Houten

In this episode Evy has sits down with Joseph Kearney, a writer, storyteller and social media officer at Romeo. Joseph openly shares about his journey from Ireland to Amsterdam, love, family and addiction. Unfortunately Webster couldn’t make it to this week’s recording, but luckily he’ll be back in the next episode.  See the full transcript on our website www.worduppodcast.com.  Don't forget to subscribe to be on top of the latest Word Up Podcast episodes. Guest: Joseph KearneyHosts: Evelina KvartunaiteProduction, Music & Engineering: BLESZTranscript: Janice Erlbaum  

In this episode Evy and Webster meet up with the multi talented Zino Ainsley. Zino is a dancer, choreographer and musician and he gives an insight into the world of street and theatrical dance, life with his crew and his journey from a street artist to the theaters. See the full transcript on our website www.worduppodcast.com. Don't forget to subscribe to be on top of the latest Word Up Podcast episodes. Guest: Zino Ainsley/Hosts: Evelina Kvartunaite & Webster Mugavazi/Production, Music & Engineering: BLESZ

In this episode Evy and Webster talk to the one and only Naniso Tswai. Globetrotter, writer, spoken word artist, political scientist and founder of Berlin Spoken Word. Naniso opens up about the responsibility of artists, boundaries, world views and nostalgia. See the full transcript on our website www.worduppodcast.com. Don't forget to subscribe to be on top of the latest Word Up Podcast episodes. Guest: Naniso Tswai/Hosts: Evelina Kvartunaite & Webster Mugavazi/Production, Music & Engineering: BLESZ

In this first episode of another season of Word Up podcast Evy and Webster have a chat with Joel McKerrow who was in Amsterdam for a few days in between his festival performances. Joel opens up about poetry, creativity, life in Australia, writing books and tuning into yourself.  See the full transcript on our website www.worduppodcast.com. Don't forget to subscribe to be on top of the latest Word Up Podcast episodes.

In this season's final episode* Evy and Webster sit down with The Orator, a spoken word artist, author and globetrotter. He opens up about his creative origins, love for Gambia and Jamaica and shares some gems worth sharing. See the full transcript on our website www.worduppodcast.com. Don't forget to subscribe to be on top of the latest Word Up Podcast episodes. *Word Up Podcast will be back with the second season in September 2019

In this episode Evy and Webster went to Luke Davies and put him on the spot (his words). Besides a writer and performer, Luke is the owner of a video production company and an improv teacher. Luke gives an insight into his creation process, side tracked globetrotting and successfully procrastinating.  See the full transcript on our website www.worduppodcast.com. Don't forget to subscribe to be on top of the latest Word Up Podcast episodes.  

In this episode Evy and Webster are talking to the one and only Mp Yamfam, a spoken word artist and organisor/host of Soul Food Poetry. MP shares his energy and talks about his art, balance and inclusion. See the full transcript on our website www.worduppodcast.com.  To win the Soul Food Poetry prize follow these steps:1. Listen carefully to MP's question and tell us what he ate.2. Share your answer on the Word Up Podcast Facebook or Instagram competition post.3. Follow Word Up Podcast and Soul Food Poetry on Facebook or Instagram.The winner will be announced on May 20h 2019.

In this episode Evy and Webster are talking to spoken word artist Aspasia, who was in town from Germany and made some time for this Word Up Podcast episode. The three discus growing up bilingual, feelings in art and the unfortunate absence of arguing. See the full transcript on our website www.worduppodcast.com. 

In this episode Evy and Webster are talking to Ard Kok, an experimental electronic music producer. Ard shares his love for Iceland, opens up about anxiety and social awkwardness and gives some insights into his world of experimental electronic art.See the full transcript on our website www.worduppodcast.com. 

In this episode Evy and Webster went to Rotterdam to talk to Blaxtar, an artist who morphed into a true entrepreneur. Together they take a deep dive into life as an entrepeneur, creativity, letting go, sapiosexualism and much more.See the full transcript on our website www.worduppodcast.com. 

In this episode Evy and Webster are talking to the very gifted multi-instrumentalist Ihaka. The New Zealand born Ihaka opens up about moving to the Netherlands, weird escapades and forgetting a famous Dutch singer's name. See the full transcript on our website www.worduppodcast.com. 

In this episode Evy and Webster are talking to the one and only David Chislett. A multi talented creativity trainer and poet. Join this merry bunch on their journey through a wide range of topics.See the full transcript on our website www.worduppodcast.com. 

In this episode Evy and Webster are talking to the Sydney Lowell. Spoken word artist, spiritual being and activist. Get a glimpse into world of the positive force of nature named Sydney Lowell. See the full transcript on our website www.worduppodcast.com.

In this episode Evy and Webster are talking to Joshua Baumgarten - New Yorker, born again Haarlemmer, poet, spoken word artist who feels at home on every stage.He is a self-proclaimed full-time daydreamer who gets things done. He operates from his Irrational Library Headquarters in Haarlem and from there he swings his unique spokensoulgoodtimerocknrollboogieforyourbrainsfunkedupfreedompartyprotestmusic into the world.Poetry, prose, fantasies and even more. For a full transcript go to our website.

 The teaser of the Word Up Podcast starting Evy and Webster. The full episodes will be available late January 2019! ​Word Up Podcast is part of the Word Up movement which celebrates and inspires self-expression through spoken word poetry and related expressions. We are focusing on the people behind the art form and their worldly perspectives.