Podcasts about Def Poetry Jam

This week, I'm diving into fresh reads and animated adventures. (1:03) I just wrapped Blood at the Root—not flawless, but compelling enough that I'm on board for the sequel later this year. I've also started A Blade So Black by LL McKinney, described as Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Alice in Wonderland—and yes, it's as intriguing as it sounds.On the screen side, Iyanu is the new animated superhero series to keep an eye on. Set in the richly imagined Yorubaland, it blends Nigerian culture, mythology, and music with an Avatar: The Last Airbender vibe. (4:58) To round things out, I sit down with spoken word artist and activist Lindo for “6 Questions.” Known for performances at Bucknell University and Def Poetry Jam, Lindo's fusion of poetry and visual storytelling continues with his upcoming graphic novel Pawn Shop, now available for pre-order.Where would you like to be found on the Internet? Website: https://lindoyes.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindoyes/7:35     When did you know you wanted to be a poet?            How a learning disability turned into a superpower            From poetry to manga11: 14   What do you wish you would know when you first started out?            The end goal will look different than you think             Perfect commercial example15:40   What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?             Chicken Cheesesteak and Mango Smoothie16:27   What are you curious about             Pawn Shop reaction17:53   What should I ask you that I didn't know enough to ask?             Poetry and Magic: The Perfect Combo20:46  If you could create a new holiday, what would it commemorate?            Day of Rest!!!!20:34 Why Create?

My friend, Vanessa Hidary. Vanessa Hidary is a cool person. She is a spoken word artist, an educator, and an advocate. She is a trail-blazer. Her work has had a profound impact on both the Jewish community and beyond. Recently, the ADL honored her as a "Hero Against Hate."  Vanessa embodies the bravery of Queen Esther, the pride of Mordecai, and a little bit of Vashti's attitude thrown in for good measure. She is a one woman megillah. How did we first meet? We were at a Jewish conference together – the Conversation, which was convened by the veteran Jewish journalist Gary Rosenblatt. At that conference, she did a performance of her signature poem, "Hebrew Mamita." It was a celebration of her diverse, proud, take-no-prisoners Jewish identity – as a daughter of the Syrian-Jewish diaspora. She challenged Jewish stereotypes.  I was overwhelmed. “Hebrew Mamita” became a classic. Vanessa performed it in New York City venues, and that was how she became a pioneering voice Jewish identity in the slam poetry scene. "Hebrew Mamita" was featured on HBO's Def Poetry Jam, where she openly discussed her Jewish heritage. She founded the Kaleidoscope Project, a narrative-arts initiative that amplifies the stories of Jews of color, Sephardic and Mizrachi Jews, and those with interfaith experiences. In the podcast, we talk about our responses to the murder of the Bibas children; what it means to be a Jew in the arts community, after October 7; and what it means to be politically homeless, after October 7. And, we talked about her spoken-word piece, "Bad Jew."

Welcome to Twice 5 Miles Radio, I'm your host, James Navé. Today, I'm thrilled to be in conversation with my longtime friend, the one and only Regie Cabico—a poet, performer, and spoken word legend whose impact on the literary world is undeniable. Regie and I first crossed paths in 1994 at the National Poetry Slam in Asheville. He was a rising star out of New York City, and even then, his performances were electric—raw, fearless, and full of life. Over the years, he's become one of the most dynamic figures in performance poetry, winning the Nuyorican Poets Café Grand Slam and taking top honors at multiple National Poetry Slams. He's appeared on HBO's Def Poetry Jam, NPR's Snap Judgment, and MTV's Free Your Mind, not to mention being published in Poetry Magazine, The Outlaw Bible of American Poetry, and The Academy of American Poets platform. Now based in Washington, D.C., Regie continues to shape the literary landscape, mentoring young poets, teaching performance techniques, and bringing poetry into classrooms, theaters, and communities nationwide. His long-awaited debut full-length collection, A Rabbit in Search of a Rolex, just hit the shelves, blending humor, surrealism, and sharp cultural critique. In this episode, Regie and I reminisce about our early days in spoken word, explore the evolution of poetry from stage to page, and dig into the deeper truths that poetry reveals—sometimes through hyperbole, sometimes through raw honesty. Whether we're talking about teaching middle schoolers the art of exaggeration or reflecting on the shifting role of poetry in our lives, one thing is clear: Regie has never stopped pushing the boundaries of what poetry can be. Join us for this lively, heartfelt conversation with a true poetic force.

In this powerful episode of Braving Business, we sit down with the legendary Bruce George, a visionary entrepreneur, award-winning poet, and co-founder of the groundbreaking Def Poetry Jam on HBO. With a career spanning four decades, Bruce has earned accolades such as a Peabody Award and a Tony Award, but his true passion lies in empowering others through his Genius is Common Movement.Bruce's journey is a masterclass in resilience, creativity, and collaboration. From navigating financial hurdles to aligning with influential partners, he has transformed challenges into steppingstones. Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, or simply someone striving to make an impact, Bruce's story will leave you inspired to embrace your unique genius and push past adversity.In this episode, Bruce shares:The behind-the-scenes story of how Def Poetry Jam became a cultural phenomenon.Why he founded the Genius is Common Movement and how it's transforming lives by challenging elitist notions of talent.Lessons learned from overcoming financial challenges and aligning with influential collaborators.How poetry and activism have shaped his entrepreneurial journey.A personal quote that has guided him through life's challenges and how it can inspire you too.Bruce also opens up about his proudest accomplishments, surprising moments from his career, and his ambitious vision for mainstreaming the Genius is Common Movement.If you've ever doubted your creative potential or struggled to stay true to your vision, this episode will reignite your belief in what's possible. Don't miss this compelling conversation with a cultural trailblazer who proves that genius isn't rare—it's common.Key Takeaways:"Up you mighty race, you can accomplish what you will." – How this Frederick Douglass quote shapes Bruce's perspective on perseverance and purpose.The importance of faith in yourself and in a higher power when facing adversity.Why recognizing your own genius is the first step to unlocking your full potential.Connect with Bruce George:LinkedIn: Bruce GeorgeLearn more about the Genius is Common Movement: geniusiscommon.comResources Mentioned:Def Poetry Jam on HBOGenius is Common Movement website and initiatives.Tune in to hear Bruce George's poetic wisdom and entrepreneurial grit in action. His story reminds us that true genius lies in recognizing the creativity and worth within ourselves.

George shares how going to Cambridge and the fear of being stereotyped kickstarted his transition from Grime & rap to poetry, and why he never looked back due to the greater freedom he feels there is to talk on vulnerable topics in poetry. George talks about the impact of coming across black poets Def Poetry Jam and connecting to it emotionally instantly and why he feels poetry has maintained a grassroots quality compared to music because of the struggle to truly commercialise it. On this theme George talks about the process of writing his non-fiction book, Track Record, drawing on his PhD in understanding why, despite the huge commercial success of Black music, Black communities haven't truly benefitted and been empowered by that success and unpacking how Colonialism and its continued presence is core to this. George also tells Jayda why he didn't accept the MBE offered to him in 2019 and how it relates to Colonialism and being Ugandan, but conversely how writing a poem for Harry and Megan's wedding opened him up to love and led him to falling in love with his wife shortly after. Jayda and George talk about marriage and George shares how partnership with his wife has helped him stay grounded as an artist.Follow George The Poet Follow Jayda GFollow Here's Hoping PodcastMore on our guest George The Poet website Have You Heard George's Podcast?Soundcloud George the Poet is an award winning London-born spoken word performer and sociopolitical poet. George's innovative brand of musical poetry has won him critical acclaim both as a recording artist and a social commentator. He is the author of multiple poetry books and the non-fiction book Track Record which explores the power dynamics that impact Black creativity. George is also the host of the podcast ‘Have you Heard George's Podcast?' which has won 5 British Podcast Awards! In 2019, George was offered an MBE, but turned it down due to due to the British Empire's history of exploitation. In 2021 The University of London presented George with an honorary doctorate in literature. George is now embarking on a PhD at UCL'S Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose, focusing on the socio-economic potential of black music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nobody gets into poetry for fame and fortune. And yet, there might be a tiny bit of each happening for In-Q, my guest this week who is a renowned poet and spoken word artist. When he started freestyling (aka, “rapping" for you old people) with his friends at age 13, In-Q felt an empowerment that didn't exist in the rest of his life. The words inside him took on a life of their own and, after he started writing poetry at 19, In-Q found himself in the embrace of L.A.'s slam poetry community. He never really considered poetry taking him to a place where could make a living, "let alone live in abundance.” But through dedication, perseverance, and perhaps, the sheer inability to quit, he's now selling out theaters, writing hit songs, and publishing books and albums. In-Q has appeared on A&E, ESPN, and HBO's Def Poetry Jam. His stand-up poetry special, 'Live at the Ace Theatre', is now streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. To top all that, Oprah (you know “Winfrey”) named him to her SuperSoul 100 list of the world's most influential thought leaders. On this week's episode, In-Q and I discuss: Why he has a tattoo with the Hebrew word he thought meant “forgiveness" The perilous childhood moment that could have changed his life forever  How his learning disability contributes to his success Why ‘Hamilton' is a perfect work of art The day he decided that Nas was God His creative process Watch his special, Live At the Ace Theater and listen to his album The Never Ending Now WAIT - don't go until you've done 2 out of these 3 things:

Welcome to 'this is bipolar' hosted by Shaley Hoogendoorn, a platform dedicated to sharing the lived experiences of those with Bipolar Disorder. In this episode, Shaley introduces the "Going Deeper" series, which delves into specific topics of a previous podcast guests. These episodes are designed to further inspire, educate, and break down the stigma surrounding mental illness. Join Shaley and her guest, Bassey Ikpi a New York Times bestselling author, as they explore the profound impact of Bipolar Disorder on daily life. Shaley and Bassey share some of their most painful friendship & romantic break ups. Bassey also shares her journey of writing a deeply personal book that serves as both a mirror for those who need to see themselves and a window for others to understand the experiences of their loved ones. Through vivid storytelling and candid discussions, this episode aims to foster empathy and awareness. Tune in to hear about the challenges of living with Bipolar, the importance of sharing our stories, and the power of understanding and support. Whether you're seeking comfort, knowledge, or a sense of community, this episode offers valuable insights. * Reminder* -the first full episode where Bassey shares her story is also available on the podcast. It would mean so much to me if you would be willing to go and follow the podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts or hit subscribe on here on YouTube. It's completely free for you to do but it's so valuable for me because I know it will help the episodes reach those that need it most. This is Bipolar. IG @this.is.bipolar YouTube: this is bipolar    More about Bassey: Bassey Ikpi is a Nigerian American writer and mental health advocate. Her debut essay collection, I'm Telling the Truth, But I'm Lying, was an instant New York Times bestseller. She appeared on HBO's Def Poetry Jam and joined the touring company for their Tony Award-winning Broadway show, and has appeared on numerous stages across the globe. Bassey is an active voice in the mental health community and a pop culture connoisseur; Her essays on both topics can be found on platforms including The New York Times, The Root, and Okay Africa. She is also the creator of #NoShameDay, an initiative that normalizes conversations surrounding Black mental health in order to reduce stigma. In short: Bassey Ikpi is a Nigerian American writer, ex-poet, constant mental health advocate, underachieving overachiever, and memoir procrastinator. She lives in Maryland.. Recognition and Awards: New York Times Bestselling Author Reading Women's Nonfiction Award Nominee Washington Post Bestselling Author WSJ+ Book of the Month Amazon: Top 100 Books Essence Magazine's Woke 100 The Root 100 Public Figure GOOP: 10 New Favorite Books Bitch Magazine: Most Anticipated Books of 2019  Bustle: 21 New Memoirs That Will Inspire, Motivate, and Captivate You Publishers Weekly Spring Preview Selection Electric Lit: 48 Books by Women and Nonbinary Authors of Color to Read in 2019 Bookish: Best Nonfiction of Summer Selection    

Are you struggling to build truthful connections and understand the value of self-reflection?   Our latest podcast episode draws this fascinating parallel as we're joined by an acclaimed author, IN-Q, whose words on male relationships and the pursuit for truth will leave you pondering long after the conversation ends.   During our exchange, we uncover the healing nature of writing, as we reflect on how crafting words can be a lifeline through the tumultuous waves of emotion. We consider the ripple effects of our spoken language, acknowledging the delicate power we yield with every narrative we spin. Later, the 'Never-Ending Now' poetry journal emerges as a beacon for those navigating life's stresses, inviting a dance between mindfulness and the art of written expression. It's more than just a conversation—it's an invitation to a deeper, more introspective voyage.   Join us for an episode that's not just about listening but about engaging with the very essence of what it means to live a fully expressed life.   IN-Q is an Emmy nominated poet, multi-platinum songwriter, world renowned keynote speaker, and the best-selling author of Inquire Within. His groundbreaking achievements include being named to Oprah's SuperSoul 100 list of the world's most influential thought leaders, being the first spoken word artist to perform with Cirque du Soleil, and being featured on A&E, ESPN, and HBO's Def Poetry Jam. He's inspired countless audiences around the world through his performances and storytelling workshops. Many of his poetry videos have gone viral with over 60 million views combined, and his stand-up poetry special, IN-Q - Live at the Ace Theatre, streams exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.   The Never Ending Now, his recent spoken word album and poetry journal, explore the importance of creativity for emotional and mental wellbeing.    We also discuss...   (00:06) Improving Health Through Mental Shift (02:16) Natural Ways to Increase Testosterone  (06:24) Exploring the Concept of Infinity (12:11) Metamorphosis of Goldfish Inspiration  (16:54) Power and Impact of Language (27:01) Exploring Self-Love Through Art (35:24) Exploring Daily Health Practices (48:16) Exploring Self-Inquiry and Learning (01:08:09 ) Imprisoning Creativity Kills the Magic (01:10:02) Podcasts and Supplement Line Focus Don't forget:   You can order now by heading to darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book or order now on Amazon.   Thank you to our sponsors: Manna Vitality: Go to www.mannavitality.com and use code DARIN12 at checkout for 12% off. Fatty15 : Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/DARIN and using code DARIN at checkout. Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off   Find more from Darin: Website: https://darinolien.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Darinolien/ Book: https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book/ Down to Earth: https://darinolien.com/down-to-earth/   Find more from IN-Q: Website: https://www.in-q.com/ Book: https://www.in-q.com/inquire-within-book Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inqlife/

This episode is brought to you by Lumebox, Plunge, and AquaTru.  Embracing longevity involves nurturing creativity and immersing oneself in passions. Many believe creativity is only reserved for children, but today's guest emphasizes that it's an essential aspect of life for everyone. Exploring creativity should be an ongoing practice, fostering awareness of what brings joy, purpose, and vitality to our lives. On today's episode of The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down with IN-Q, award-winning poet and multi-platinum songwriter, to discuss the poems in his latest book. IN-Q delves into irrational fears and external influences that can hijack our minds and affect our well-being. Additionally, he explores lifestyle choices that can enhance or deplete our energy levels and underscores the significance of cultivating a mindset of gratitude. Dhru and IN-Q share their personal practices and beliefs on communication and relationships.  IN-Q is an Emmy-nominated poet, multi-platinum songwriter, world-renowned keynote speaker,  and the best-selling author of Inquire Within. His groundbreaking achievements include being named to Oprah's SuperSoul 100 list of the world's most influential thought leaders, being the first spoken word artist to perform with Cirque du Soleil, and being featured on A&E, ESPN, and HBO's Def Poetry Jam. Through his performances and storytelling workshops, he's inspired countless audiences worldwide, live and virtually.   In this episode, Dhru and IN-Q dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): The newest poem on irrational fears  (00:00:27 / 00:00:27 ) Using fear powerfully and not allowing outside sources to hijack our brains (4:00 / 4:00) The Neverending Now album, the prompts, and the awareness they can bring  (12:40 / 9:29) IN-Q's childhood (41:10 / 35:40) Happiness and Purpose (46:00 /  41:50) What gives energy (51:35 / 47:00) Lifestyle habits to preserve energy (1:03:40 / 58:55) A culture of gratitude (1:07:00 / 1:02:35) Dhru's personal practice and Gottman Certified Therapy (1:12:35 / 1:07:00) Fighting the right way and communication (1:21:35 / 1:16:00)  Non-negotiables and normalizing not knowing (1:24:00 / 1:19:30)  Final Thoughts (1:33:00  / 1:31:15) Also mentioned in this episode: The Neverending Now Album Michael Latimer Gottman Certified Therapist  For more on IN-Q, follow him on Instagram, Twitter/X, YouTube, and his website.  Lumebox is offering my community $260 off their FDA-approved portable Red Light device!  That's over 40% off! Go to thelumebox.com/dhru and get your Red Light device. Right now, Plunge is offering my community $150 off cold plunges and their core products. Just go to plunge.com/dhru or enter code DHRU to revolutionize your wellness journey today.  AquaTru is a countertop reverse osmosis purifier with a four-stage filtration system that removes 15x more contaminants than the bestselling water filters out there. Go to dhrupurohit.com/filter/ and get $100 off when you try AquaTru for yourself.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This podcast brought tears to my eyes several times. Emmy nominated poet, multi-platinum songwriter, and best-selling author, IN-Q, joins us on the Align Podcast; sharing words of wisdom in the most eloquent way imaginable - through the beauty of poetry. IN-Q is a modest, trustworthy, and caring soul. He always knows the right words to say, and understands the beauty of life in its truest form. Vulnerable. In this episode we discuss the journey to feeling whole, finding trust in vulnerability, and how poetry heals the soul - featuring two beautifully read poems by the man himself. There is plenty to love and learn from this episode. His poems really spoke to me in ways that I never thought they could, and I'm sure you will find just as much worth in his work. More About IN-Q: IN-Q is an Emmy nominated poet, multi-platinum songwriter, and the best-selling author of Inquire Within. His groundbreaking achievements include being named to Oprah's SuperSoul 100 list of the world's most influential thought leaders, being the first spoken word artist to perform with Cirque du Soleil, and being featured on A&E, ESPN, and HBO's Def Poetry Jam.  He's inspired countless audiences around the world, live and virtually, through his performances and storytelling workshops. Many of his recent poetry videos have gone viral with over 60 million views combined, and his stand-up poetry special, IN-Q - Live at the Ace Theatre, is now streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. Where To Find IN-Q: in-q.com https://www.instagram.com/inqlife/ https://www.facebook.com/INQlife Thank You To Our Sponsors: Nourish your brain and body with Magnesium Breakthrough now. For an exclusive offer go to bioptimizers.com/align and use promo code ALIGN10 during checkout to save 10 percent.

Today, let's talk about March Madness, and how to harness all that awesome enthusiasm to get your students excited about poetry. Last year I worked with Melissa Alter Smith from #teachlivingpoets to create a March Madness bracket for The Lighthouse, and I learned a lot from her in the process! This is such a fun and easy way to bring more voices into your curriculum and help kids see a lot of different sides of poetry.  You can set up your poetry bracket on your white board or on Google Slides. Then you fill it in with poetry that you love. You can mix together classic poetry, performance poetry from The Button Classroom-Friendly Youtube channel, readings by contemporary authors that you find online, or favorites from Def Poetry Jam. There are so many options! You can get fancy and have poems face off initially that cover similar themes or are from similar outlets, or you can just randomly scatter in poems and see what happens. All you need is a few minutes a day to read or play the two poems of the day in the classes that participate in the tournament. You can just have students close their eyes and raise their hands to vote, or you can build some writing and argument into it by having them rate the poems and defend their scores. Either way, keep track of the votes in each class and at the end of the day, move your winners forward in your tournament bracket.  By the end of your tournament, your students will be used to how this all works and it really should just take a few minutes a day that hopefully everyone will be looking forward to. Need a few poets to get you started? Take a look at Harry Baker, Amanda Gorman, and Sarah Kay for a start. Or check out the poetry bracket Melissa has created on the Teach Living Poets site or, if you're in The Lighthouse, the one that she and I built in the Teach Living Poets section.  A March Madness poetry bracket is such an easy way to integrate more poetry from many voices into your curriculum and, of course, get more student buy-in for it! That's why this week I want to highly recommend you give it a try.   Learn more about The Lighthouse: https://sparkcreativity.kartra.com/page/C4Z236 Teach Living Poets March Madness Bracket: https://teachlivingpoets.com/2023/02/26/march-madness-poetry-bracket/  Go Further:  Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram.  Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the ‘gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you!   

In this episode, Shaley Hoogendoorn sits down and has a in depth conversation with New York Times best-selling author and mental wellness advocate, Bassey Ikpi.  This episode shares Bassey's journey starting from her childhood in Nigeria and immigrating to the US with her family. Bassey tells of how she struggled and what her life looked like leading up to her diagnoses. The conversation covers things like how Bassey coped as a little girl by running, spinning and playing sports and how eating became a struggle. She also the full body experience of living with bipolar 2 disorder. Her descriptions of hypomania and depression in this conversation (as well as in her book) are relatable and powerful. Shaley and Bassey talk about so much more...  -  Bassey's experiences (good & bad) as mental wellness advocate online. - Stigma and misjudgement of people struggling with mental illness in the public eye. - Bassey's poem about bipolar disorder that she used to end her shows with. Youtube link : https://youtu.be/dGANPZr5deI - How she uses Alexa for daily reminders but also as a tool to audibly remind her of her worth. -Mindfulness, phone lockers, mini fridges, the STOP acronym and other strategies that help her manage the ups and downs of bipolar. Be sure to listen to the entire conversation, this beautiful conversation ends with so many tips and tricks that help both Shaley and Bassey manage their bipolar disorder. Bassey's story is one of struggle but also one of resilience and acceptance.  This is bipolar...  Meet Bassey: Bassey Ikpi is a versatile creative force known as a writer, author, ex-poet, performer, speaker, burpee abolitionist, and mental wellness advocate. She first made her mark on the classic 90s show BET's Teen Summit and gained recognition as a renowned poet on HBO's Def Poetry Jam. Her global tour with the Tony Award-winning Broadway show came to a pause with a bipolar II diagnosis, leading her to pivot towards mental wellness advocacy in her writing. Bassey now openly shares her journey living with a chronic mental illness, inspiring others to navigate life beyond diagnosis. Her story is vividly captured in the Instant New York Times Bestselling debut book, “I'm Telling The Truth, but I'm Lying” (Harper Perennial, 2019). Despite embracing roles like an underachieving overachiever and semi-pro procrastinator, Bassey is diligently working on various creative projects, including her upcoming second book. About the book: In I'm Telling the Truth, but I'm Lying Bassey Ikpi explores her life—as a Nigerian-American immigrant, a black woman, a slam poet, a mother, a daughter, an artist—through the lens of her mental health and diagnosis of bipolar II and anxiety. Her remarkable memoir in essays implodes our preconceptions of the mind and normalcy as Bassey bares her own truths and lies for us all to behold with radical honesty and brutal intimacy. IG @basseyworld    X: @basseyworld   To my listeners, thank you from the bottom of my heart for being here. If this episode or podcast means something to you, I would be forever grateful if you would favourite this account & follow/subscribe the ‘this is bipolar' podcast wherever you listen your podcasts so you stay up to date. It would also mean the world to me if you gave a 5 ⭐️ review- this helps the podcast reach those who need to hear it most.     #thisisbipolar #bipolar #bipolardisorder #mania #hypomania #depression #anxiety #mentalhealth #mentalillness #author #imtellingthetrithbutimlying #basseyikpi

Highlights from this episode with award-winning poet, speaker, actor, and equity and inclusion strategist, Carlos Andrés Gómez include: Being briefly broken and breaking through creative walls Uncovering truth through writing Wrestling constantly with self-deception and truth Learning to get vulnerable Carlos Andrés Gómez is a Colombian American poet, speaker, actor, and equity and inclusion strategist from New York City. He is the author of Fractures, winner of the Felix Pollak Prize in Poetry, Hijito, winner of the Broken River Prize and a #1 SPD bestseller, and the memoir Man Up: Reimagining Modern Manhood, released by Penguin Random House. A star of HBO's Def Poetry Jam, TV One's Verses and Flow, and Spike Lee's #1 box office movie Inside Man with Denzel Washington, Carlos' honors include the Sandy Crimmins National Prize for Poetry, Atlanta Review International Poetry Prize, Foreword INDIES Gold Medal, and the International Book Award. A genre-transcending multi-hyphenate, he partnered with John Legend on Senior Orientation, a program to counteract bullying and champion inclusive masculinity among high school students.  IG: @carlosaglive Website: https://carloslive.com/

You can't tell the story about hip-hop without telling the story of Def Jam. We break down the business behind of one of the most iconic record labels of all time. Join me, Dan Runcie, and friend of the pod, Zack Greenburg, as we discuss the triumphs and challenges that shape Def Jam and its legacy.[00:04:44] Def Jam influence on modern hip hop[00:08:59] How Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin met[00:18:18] Simmons and Rubin part ways[00:26:23] Lyor Cohen takes over, Polygram deal[00:34:24] Def Comedy Jam and Def Poetry Jam[00:42:59] Late 90s run: DMX, Jay Z, and the UMG sale[00:52:11] Def Jam Vendetta[00:58:27] Jay Z becomes CEO[01:12:09] LA Reid, Def Jam in the 2010s[01:21:54] Most effective Def Jam CEO?[01:28:31] Dark horse move?[01:38:05] Missed opportunitiesEnjoy this podcast? Rate and review the podcast here! ratethispodcast.com/trapitalTrapital is home for the business of music, media and culture. Learn more by reading Trapital's free memo.

FYSTIS 45 PODCAST!! Ep.51 Listener discretion advised.Intended for mature audiences only. Welcome to this week's episode! Ep.51 Say What (Lenny Twizzle) part 1 This episode we welcome our very Special Friend and Guest Mr. Lenny Bell aka Lenny Twizzzles! check him out here! or just google the guy! https://dsmmagazine.com/2023/05/02/words-of-wisdom/ (((This week we talk about))) Say What! (Lenny Twin) Where is Ian? By the way we are recording, Say what Poetry, Retired Djs making podcasts,  Dj Episode is retired , Shout out to Anne Lefty's Live Venue, what is say what?  People are you ready? RIP House of Bricks, shout out to Bo James (jangles) shout out to Dj Timebomb, Tilvis Durden, It became a movement , we will not talk about COVID, shout out to Eric!, what's wrong with the young people? Def Poetry Jam, Daisy Duke Jeans, Shelly was the emo kid, shout out to Will Keeps, shout out to Starts Right Here (Des Moines Iowa) (((What the hell is this crazy podcast about?)))    Welcome everyone to Fystis 45 Podcast!  hosted by  - Me, the one and only Dj Fysti! ! Whether you're in your thirties,  forties, fifties, or just a curious youth, you've come to the right place to hear from someone with a unique spin on life. Tune in every week with our hilarious co host "Michelle" and the Fytsti 45 crew  for an uncompromising dialogue on sexuality, relationships , Get ready to laugh and be informed as we tackle adulthood, taboo topics and everything in between. phone call interviews , special guests to have your boundaries pushed and your perspectives questioned, as we seek to uproot and restore the topics of life. who knows what else? More than likely we will ignore all of that and flip it on its head! Fy diggy style! Come join Fysti and friends and see just what types of shenanigans they come up with!  the all new Fysti's 45 podcast.   Subscribe and become a supporter TO HELP US KEEP MAKING GREAT CONTENT! Thank you for the support!  FOLLOW AND LISTEN ON! Spotify ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lr5ZlSZbZLN2BjASbCoRH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *********Apple Music ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fystis-45-podcast/id1593764940⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **********Google Podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83MTczMDIyOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **********Amazon Music Podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2c4b927d-6c9b-430f-9a04-1ceac364150d/fystis-45-podcas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠t⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠********* (Update) We can now be heard and streamed on I HEART RADIO ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-fystis-45-podcast-111451079/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This week's background music production provided by Dj Bashir Fysti's 45 Podcast Executively and Creatively Produced By Episodiac Selections West Des Moines Iowa All music and samples used on the podcast are for promotional use only! this material is not for sale (Promo Only) (Disclaimer) Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes Such as Criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching,scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright Statue that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/episodiac-selections5/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/episodiac-selections5/support

Bruce George @brucegeorgemedia 11:00a – 11:30a Topic: Tavis Smiley is joined by award winning producer Bruce George for a conversation on the word “Genius,” Def Poetry Jam, and Legacy Building.

"I cannot swim, but I am a fierce swimmer of my poems" - Regie Cabico This episode was a treat to record. A treasure trove of quotes and insight - Chatting with Regie Cabico is always a gift. With episode 7 we are celebrating queer life, the many places poetry can lead you, and the joy of new works. We even got a taste of Regie's forthcoming collection, A Rabbit In Search of a Rolex. Listen, Subscribe, and Share! About Regie Cabico: Regie Cabico is a spoken word pioneer having won The Nuyorican Poets Cafe Grand Slam and later taking top prizes in three National Poetry Slams. Television credits include TEDx, 2 seasons of HBO's Def Poetry Jam, and NPR's Snap Judgement. Mr. Cabico will perform his first solo performance show for young audiences, Mangos To Apples Tumbling Tumbling from A Filipino Rainbow, at The National Theater in the summer of 2023. His next collection of poetry, A Rabbit In Search of a Rolex will be released September 2023 by Day Eight Press. He is the publisher and producer of Capturing Fire Press and resides in Washington, DC.

IN-Q is an Emmy-nominated poet, multi-platinum songwriter, world-renowned keynote speaker and the best-selling author of Inquire Within.   He has been named to Oprah's SuperSoul 100 list of the world's most influential thought leaders, being the first spoken word artist to perform with Cirque du Soleil, and featured on A&E, ESPN, and HBO's Def Poetry Jam. Many of his recent poetry videos have gone viral with over 60+ million views combined, and his stand-up poetry special, IN-Q – Live at the Ace Theatre, is now streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.   As a songwriter, IN-Q's hit single “Love You Like a Love Song” by Selena Gomez went multi-platinum, winning him a BMI award. He has written with renowned artists including Aloe Blacc, Miley Cyrus, Mike Posner, ZHU, Foster the People and has collaborated with RockMafia on 40+ songs for Disney Television. Most recently, he was nominated for a Billboard Award for his contributions on the Descendants 3 soundtrack. His songs have accumulated over two billion views on YouTube alone.   Ultimately IN-Q writes to entertain, inspire, and challenge his audiences to look deeper into the human experience and ask questions about themselves, their environment, and the world at large.   For more about IN-Q: www.in-q.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/INQlife/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inqlife/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/inqlife YouTube: @INQonline

It is teacher appreciation week and we are thrilled to have the award winning Taylor Mali on the show to shower teachers with stanzas of support and care. Taylor talks about his brand new book "The Teachers I Loved Best," as well as the collaborative process behind that book. Listeners may remember his TED Talk 'What Teachers Make' that has now been viewed over 800,000 times. On this episode we talk further about what it means to be an educator, how and why we need to expand on our definition for educator as well as the significance of emotional intelligence. To connect with this week's guest you can find him across social media: Website: TaylorMali.com Twitter: @TaylorMali Instagram: taylor_mali Learn more about our guest: TAYLOR MALI is a four-time National Poetry Slam champion and one of the original poets on HBO's Def Poetry Jam. The author of six books of poetry including Late Father & Other Poems, he is also the inventor of Metaphor Dice, a game that helps writers think more figuratively. He lives in Brooklyn. OTHER FUN FACTS ABOUT TAYLOR MALI:  • In a game of SCRABBLE he once earned a score of 581.  • He is a 13th-generation resident of New York City, descended from Dutch settlers who arrived on island as immigrants and invaders in 1624.  • He convinced 1,000 people to become teachers and then donated 12” of his hair to the American Cancer Society. • He was once the voice of all Burger King commercials.

Join host Rob Lee on "The Truth In This Art" podcast for an inspiring conversation with Lindo Jones, a talented spoken word artist, clothing line creator, and event host from uptown Philadelphia, PA. Lindo's unapologetically black art fuses theatrical poetics with visual art to address themes such as love, masculinity, and social injustice.Having appeared on Def Poetry Jam and featured at various institutions including Bucknell University, Haverford College, Drexel University, and UPenn, Lindo's work has gained recognition across the east coast. His work has been featured in publications like Philadelphia Weekly and The Waco Theatre Black History Celebration and on the popular poetry YouTube channel, Button Poetry.In this episode, Lindo discusses his experiences as a teaching artist for several non-profit organizations, building curriculum to help youth express themselves through creative writing, visual arts, and performing arts centered around social activism and personal development. He also shares insights into his consulting work for poets and artrepreneurs in the Philadelphia area.Listeners will gain insights into the importance of artistic expression in addressing social issues and personal growth, as well as Lindo's experiences as an event host and organizational team member for local Philadelphia open mics. Tune in to explore the powerful intersections between art and activism with Lindo Jones on "The Truth In This Art" podcast.Creators & Guests Rob Lee - Host Welcome to the Truth In This Art Beyond: Philadelphia! Philadelphia one of the foremost creative regions in the world and this series of interviews was sparked by my curiosity about the arts and culture of the city. Subscribe Through Your Favorite Podcast PlatformApple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts This interview was recorded in Philadelphia, PA between September 2022-September 2023. ★ Support this podcast ★

What does it mean to be a man in the modern world? The tides are shifting. Roles are changing. And emotions and vulnerability are now at the forefront. Growing up in a machismo-focused household, award-winning author, speaker, and actor Carlos Andrés Gómez speaks his truth to inspire others and society as a whole to break generations of toxic gender norms. Hear his story and his ways of handling his relationships in the most balanced way. Tune in to this episode: Reimagining Modern Manhood with Carlos Andrés Gómez Key points covered in this episode: ✔️ Art should be done within a community. Gone are the days of creating in isolation. Meeting new people, receiving feedback, and hearing different stories are what help us grow as artists and individuals. ✔️ Excavate, don't wrestle. The narrative calls for a more balanced view of gender roles. Be a good example to others so that younger generations can follow. ✔️ Master the dance of knowing each others' strengths. Your partner could have skills that are out of traditional gender norms or some that they just don't have the bandwidth to do. Work together to maintain balance. ✔️ Share your story. Speak your truth through your art. Allow your audience to empathize with you. Poetry and other forms of art are an investigation, not a fixed answer to the issues we face today. ✔️ Accept the glimmer of nonconformity. Be open to more nuanced discussions on gender roles and how it affects our authentic expression. Give yourself permission to go against the grain. --------------- Carlos Andrés Gómez is a Colombian American poet, speaker, actor, and equity and inclusion strategist from New York City. He is the author of Fractures, winner of the Felix Pollak Prize in Poetry, Hijito, winner of the Broken River Prize and a #1 SPD bestseller, and the memoir Man Up: Reimagining Modern Manhood, released by Penguin Random House.  A star of HBO's Def Poetry Jam, TV One's Verses and Flow, and Spike Lee's #1 box office movie Inside Man with Denzel Washington, Carlos' honors include the Sandy Crimmins National Prize for Poetry, Atlanta Review International Poetry Prize, Foreword INDIES Gold Medal, and the International Book Award.  A genre-transcending multi-hyphenate, he partnered with John Legend on Senior Orientation, a program to counteract bullying and champion inclusive masculinity among high school students. Carlos is a proud father of two. Website: www.CarlosLive.com Instagram & Twitter: @CarlosAGLive --------------- ★★★ About Marie-Elizabeth Mali ★★★ Marie-Elizabeth is the founder and CEO of Relationship Alchemy®, where she guides soulful professional women in personal and relationship transformation, so they can have more love and connection at home and a greater impact in the world. ★ TAKE THE RELATIONSHIP ALCHEMY ASSESSMENT ★ The relationship you desire is possible! Click here to discover what missing pieces are stopping you from having the passion and connection you desire. Partnered: https://relationshipalchemyassessment.com Single: https://relationshipalchemysinglesassessment.com ★ SEXY, WEALTHY, LOVING AND WISE FACEBOOK GROUP (WOMEN) ★ Join for more tips, Q&A, connection, and community:  https://facebook.com/groups/relationshipalchemyfree. ★ COACHING ★ Want to work with Marie-Elizabeth to have a relationship and life that truly lights you up? Serious inquiries only please. We're accepting applications to work with Marie-Elizabeth. Apply here and book a call: http://relationshipalchemy.com/catalyze-love. ツ CONNECT WITH ME ツ Sexy, Wealthy, Loving and Wise Free Facebook Group (women only):  https://facebook.com/groups/relationshipalchemyfree Facebook: https://facebook.com/relationshipalchemymem Instagram: https://instagram.com/relationshipalchemymem LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/relationshipalchemymem As the founder and CEO of Relationship Alchemy®, two-time TEDx Speaker, and host of the Relationship Alchemy podcast, Marie-Elizabeth Mali helps women communicate more effectively and transform patterns of thinking and behavior that get in the way of love, connection, and success in relationships and business. Drawing on her Master's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and over 20 years of working with clients, she teaches people how to show up as authentic leaders in their relationships and work instead of twisting themselves to fit in. Marie-Elizabeth's work has been featured in Thrive Global, SWAAY, and Forbes. She is also a philanthropist and published author with an MFA in Poetry from Sarah Lawrence College, and an underwater photographer who has a thing for sharks. Learn more at https://relationshipalchemy.com.  

Celebrating Women's History Month I interviewed Corinna Delgado a poet, emcee, red carpet reporter, tv reporter at DCW 50 and radio broadcaster at Mix 106.5 Baltimore 94.7 the drive in Washington D.C and remotely at hot 95.9 Austin Texas. We discussed her journey into Broadcasting on the radio and becoming a highly sought after person in the industry. How being in the military helped her with the work ethic she has now. Corinna Delgado has been a voice in broadcasting for over 20 years on more than 12 stations across the country. ​ Delgado has been a Reporter & Anchor for ABC and FOX affiliates in Anchorage, AK. ​ As a Journalist, she has written for The Anchorage Daily News, The Anchorage Press and The Northern Light. Delgado has also published 4 books, including 3 poetry compilations and 1 therapeutic creative writing workbook. ​ In addition to opening for countless acclaimed artists, Def Poetry Jam, Grammy winning artists The Roots, World Poetry Champion Buddy Wakefield, and many more, Delgado has won 2 State-Wide poetry Championships, ranked Nationally within the top ten performance poets with PSI (Poetry Slam Incorporated), and has been to Folsom Prison twice to perform for inmates with the Arts in Correction Program. Delgado also took the stage at TEDx Anchorage, performing a multi-media poetic monologue entitled "The Divine Connection of the Human Condition". Corinna is a dedicated humanitarian. She is a former commissioner on the Municipal Arts Advisory Commission for Anchorage Alaska. Delgado taught a 3 part therapeutic Writing Course "Writing as Therapy" in schools districts and correctional facilities across the states for over a decade. Delgado was the Development Director for AWAIC (The Abused Women's Aid In Crisis Shelter) and most recently performed for numerous community focused events during the pandemic. She continues to use her broadcast connections and art to serve as a platform for human rights issues. Delgado credits the 6 years served as a Combat Medic in the military as her foundation of service to others. A sought after public speaker, Corinna has been an emcee and key note speaker for such groups as The United Way, The NAACP, The National Endowment for The Arts, and The YWCA, to name a few. ​ Delgado can be heard waking up our Nation's Capitol on 94.7 The Drive, as well as Mid-Days on Baltimore's MIX 106.5, remotely on HOT 95.9 in Austin, TX and Planet 102.3 in Corpus Christi, TX. From her website https://corinna-delgado.wixsite.com/my-site-2

David M. Stamps has developed a play entitled, “The Black Bullet Dichotomy.” It placed as a Finalist in the Arts in the Armed Forces Competition. As well as, Finalist in The Writer's Guild Foundation, a non-profit affiliated with The Writer's Guild of America Veteran's Writing Program.As a Writer/Producer, through his production company, SPOKEN WORLD ENTERTAINMENT, he wrote, produced, performed, and marketed his perennial Spoken Word Film, “The Deadly Ms. Susan Aside.” His latest Spoken Word song, “The Night-Mare” is available here.David has taken classes through (TRU) Theater Resources Unlimited. He has taken The Producer Development and Mentoring Program (PDMP and PDMP PLUS), developed to help self-producing artists to advance in the creative arts.As a teenager, David hosted, produced, and wrote for a segment on the legendary FRANKIE CROCKER RADIO SHOW on WBLS. His segment increased the show's listenership by over 3 million, over the course of 18 months. An iconic voice during “The Golden Age of Hip-Hop” in 1982, he was a trailblazer and Master Storyteller. He was also one of the original producers for Def Poetry Jam.Stamps is the Artist-In-Residence, for Senator Leroy Comrie's Veteran's Advisory Board, in St. Albans, Queens. He performs his poetry at events for Homeless Veterans and fundraisers on the Senator's behalf.

Become a member this week and your donation will be matched up to $5,000 for our year end fundraiser!  We are forward thinking, lad free, independent media, thanks to you, our members!  Become a member by donating at LauraFlanders.orgShow Description: Historian Howard Zinn would have turned 100 in 2022. His monumental work, A People's History of the United States, published in 1980, continues to have an impact today. For Zinn's' centennial we explore what made his model of history different with three guests who were influenced by his bottom-up approach: Anthony Arnove worked with Zinn throughout the latter part of his life, and wrote the introduction for the 35th-anniversary edition of Zinn's classic work; Jamaican poet, performer and writer Staceyann Chin performed in The People Speak, a documentary film based on A People's History; and Imani Perry, professor of African American Studies at Princeton University who just won the National Book Award for Nonfiction for her own bottom-up history: South to America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation. What lessons can we take from Howard Zinn's model of history for this time?“. . . [Howard Zinn] was extremely clear on the importance of anti-racist education, so he would be absolutely in solidarity with people associated with critical race theory . . . who are just trying to do basic education about the history of racism . . .” - Anthony Arnove“This book is only beginning to uncover what really happened throughout history . . . a hundred years from now, new truths will come forward and be recorded in new ways. New enlightenments will come to us, and new truths will land on us in different ways.” - Staceyann Chin“Even as there are devastating events and all of this injustice, you actually can feel hopeful. That's incredibly important . . . that you give people a sense of possibility and a desire to invest in freedom.” - Imani PerryGuests:• Anthony Arnove: Editor, Voices of a People's History of the United States; Director, The People Speak; Editor, Director & Producer, Voices• Staceyann Chin: Poet, Performer, & Activist, The People Speak• Imani Perry: National Book Award Nonfiction, South to America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation; Professor, African American Studies, Princeton University

 In 2020, the authorities at the Louisiana State Penitentiary (better known as Angola, for the former plantation on which it stands) shut down a play in the middle of a performance.  What happened in that audience of incarcerated men that got guards so concerned? That's the subject of “Angola Do You Hear Us? Voices From a Plantation Prison," a new MTV documentary directed and edited by Cinque Northern (My Name is Pauli Murray) and produced by Catherine Gund. Award-winning actress and writer, Liza Jessie Peterson, (HBO's Def Poetry, Ava Duvernay's 13th), whose one-woman show was shut down that day, and Norris Henderson, a former inmate who'd worked with her to bring the show, join Laura to reflect on the intersection of art and politics, incarceration and economics, and the work of VOTE, the criminal justice reform group Henderson founded upon his release. What difference can a play make? Watch and see.  Music Spotlight features “Hope” by Samora Pinderhughes featuring Elena Pinderhuges, Nio Norwood and Jehbreal Jackson from Pinderhuges' album Grief.  The album is also part of The Healing Project a multi-disciplinary project created and developed by Samora Pinderhughes.“That moment when she started telling that story, people started reconciling with their own situations. Like, ‘Oh, she's talking about me. That was similar to my circumstance.' The bigger picture of the prison industrial complex, they got it. That this is a plantation by every definition of a plantation, you're working the field from sun up to sun down.” - Norris Henderson“The time I spent with the incarcerated adolescent boys at Rikers Island really ignited something in me . . . I couldn't understand why more artists were not ringing the alarm and screaming about this human rights crisis.” - Liza Jessie PetersonGuests:Norris Henderson: Founder & Executive Director, VOTE (Voice of the Experienced)Liza Jessie Peterson: Writer, Actress, Poet, Educator; Playwright & Performer, The Strange Patriot Help us kick off this holiday season with your good vibrations!  Here at the Laura Flanders Show we rely on you, our hive of listeners, to buzz about the show!  Hit the subscribe button for this podcast, if you haven't already,  and if you're subscribed via apple podcasts, please rate us and write a review.   Thanks in advance to all you busy bees for buzzing about the show and helping us grow!  We are listener supported media, become a member today! https://Patreon.com/theLFShow

Season 3 EP 44 DuEwa interviews poet, Joel Dias Porter. Joel's new release is titled, Ideas of Improvisation (Thread Makes Blanket Press, 2022). Visit www.threadmakesblanket.com and follow Joel on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Subscribe and Follow NERDACITY PODCAST @Spotify @ApplePodcasts @Anchor & more! FOLLOW Nerdacity on Instagram @nerdacitypodcast. TWEET Nerdacity on Twitter @nerdacitypod1. LIKE Nerdacity on Facebook.com/NerdacityPodcast. WATCH/LISTEN to YouTube.com/DuEwaWorld videos of Nerdacity. SUPPORT future episodes of Nerdacity by donating at PayPal.me/duewaworld or Cash app $duewaworld Thanks for listening! BIO Joel Dias Porter (aka DJ Reneg8d) originally from Pittsburgh, PA & currently resides in South Jersey. The 1998 & 1999 Haiku Slam Champion, he has poems in POETRY, Mead, Best American Poetry 2014, Callaloo, Antioch Review, Red Brick Review, & the anthologies, Short Fuse, Role Call, Def Poetry Jam, 360 Degrees of Black Poetry, Poetry Nation, Beyond the Frontier, and Catch a Fire. A Cave Canem Fellow, he received the 1995 Furious Flower "Emerging Poet Award". His collection “Ideas of Improvisation” is just out from Thread Makes Blanket Press. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/duewafrazier/support

J. Ivy is an American performance poet, spoken-word artist, recording artist, songwriter and author. He is a three-time HBO Def Poet and is known for his performance on Kanye West's Grammy Award-winning debut album The College Dropout, which featured him on the song "Never Let Me Down" along with Jay-Z. He received an NAACP Image Award for his writing and on-camera narration of the BET documentary Muhammad Ali: The People's Champ. Recently, J. Ivy recorded and filmed a concert titled Catching Dreams: Live at Fort Knox Chicago, which was Nominated for the 2022 GRAMMY Awards in the Best Spoken Word Category alongside Levar Burton, Don Cheadle, Dave Chappelle, and Barack Obama. But before he was able to celebrate, J. Ivy took up the roles of Lead Writer, Voice Director, and Cast Member of Netflix's new film, jeen-yuhs A Kanye Trilogy, directed by Coodie & Chike. “Jeen-yuhs” shared a nomination for Outstanding Documentary Series in the 2022 Emmys with The Beatles' new documentary series, “Get Back”.   In this episode, J. Ivy and Jack discuss sharing an Emmy nomination with The Beatles, what it's like to work with Kanye West, finding inspiration in poetry and music, changing The Grammys, and picking a Beatle to collaborate with.   Check out J. Ivy's newest album on Spotify   Follow J . Ivy on Twitter: @J_Ivy Follow J . Ivy on Instagram: @J_Ivy   If you like this episode, be sure to subscribe to this podcast! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Or click here for more information: Linktr.ee/BeatlesEarth   ----- The Beatles were an English rock band, formed in Liverpool in 1960, that comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. They are regarded as the most influential band of all time[1] and were integral to the development of 1960s counterculture and popular music's recognition as an art form.[2] Rooted in skiffle, beat and 1950s rock 'n' roll, their sound incorporated elements of classical music and traditional pop in innovative ways; the band later explored music styles ranging from ballads and Indian music to psychedelia and hard rock. As pioneers in recording, songwriting and artistic presentation, the Beatles revolutionised many aspects of the music industry and were often publicised as leaders of the era's youth and sociocultural movements. Led by primary songwriters Lennon and McCartney, the Beatles evolved from Lennon's previous group, the Quarrymen, and built their reputation playing clubs in Liverpool and Hamburg over three years from 1960, initially with Stuart Sutcliffe playing bass. The core trio of Lennon, McCartney and Harrison, together since 1958, went through a succession of drummers, including Pete Best, before asking Starr to join them in 1962. Manager Brian Epstein moulded them into a professional act, and producer George Martin guided and developed their recordings, greatly expanding their domestic success after signing to EMI Records and achieving their first hit, "Love Me Do", in late 1962. J. Ivy was born March 3, 1976 as James Ivy Richardson II in Chicago, Illinois to James Ivy Richardson Sr. and Pamela Richardson. His father was a Disc Jockey and On-Air Personality, who went by the name Jim Richards. Jim Richards' highlights included hosting the morning hour show on Chicago's popular radio station WVON,[2] and his mother was a registered nurse. J. Ivy grew up on Chicago's South side with his family until the age of 14 before moving to the South Suburbs of Chicago, where he attended Rich Central High School. Ivy discovered his poetry talent during his junior year when his English teacher asked him to perform a piece he had written for a routine homework assignment.[3] He performed in front of the student body and received a standing ovation. J. was heavily influenced by his mother, who supported his budding talent by encouraging him to continue writing and publish his burgeoning body of work. After his successful school performance, J took his poetry passion as a serious hobby and began regularly writing and performing well into his college years. J. Ivy attended Illinois State University, where he became known on campus as "The Poet" and delved deeper into the art form. After college, J. Ivy returned to Chicago and frequently performed on the local arts circuit. As his popularity grew, J. Ivy was featured several times on Chicago's WGCIradio station and later became the host of "Rituals," (from 1997 to 2000) the most popular poetry night in Chicago and perhaps the nation at that time. He was eventually asked to come on Russell Simmons' HBO Def Poetry Jam. He received a standing ovation for his performance of "I Need to Write"[4] and was invited back for two encore appearances in later seasons where he performed his signature poems "Dear Father" and "Never Let Me Down." Fellow Chicagoan Kanye West heard about J. Ivy from mutual friends while he was working on his debut album The College Dropout for Roc-A-Fella Records. He contacted Ivy and offered him the opportunity to be on the song, "Never Let Me Down" which also featured Jay-Z. The College Dropout album earned a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album. The night J. Ivy recorded his verse on "Never Let Me Down," he heard music from a singer named John Stephens. J. Ivy was so inspired by John's music that he began to call him John Legend. J. Ivy is also featured in the first episode of the Kanye three part documentary Jeen-yuhs. His distinct hip-hop poetic style caught the attention of many who were not accustomed to hearing poetry incorporated into music in this manner which led him to collaborating with many artists including John Legend, Estelle, Slum Village, Maurice Brown, Smoke DZA, and more. On October 26, 2010, J. Ivy released his second studio album "HERE I AM", which features guest artists Abiodun Oyewole of The Last Poets, Jessica Care Moore, Jesse Boykins III, Blitz the Ambassador, Chris Rob, Amanda Seales, Mikkey Halsted, and more. In 2014 J. Ivy released a mixtape titled, "Diggin' in the Papes Vol.1", which features a host of collaborative records Ivy has created with Hip-Hop artist and producers like Crooked I, The Cool Kids, Ski Beatz, Slum Village, Carl Thomas, Tall Black Guy, and more. In 2017 J. Ivy released his third studio album, "My Daddy's Records", an album created for his book "Dear Father: Breaking the Cycle of Pain." J. Ivy is currently the Chicago Chapter President of the Recording Academy and is the first Spoken-Word Artist to hold a Chapter President seat in the history of the Recording Academy. In 2012, J. Ivy followed up his album "HERE I AM" with the release of his book "HERE I AM: Then & Now," a compilation of the album's lyrics, stories regarding the inspiration for the album, and additional poetry. In January 2014 J. Ivy inked a book deal with Beyond Words Publishing, an imprint of Atria Books & Simon & Schuster, for the January 2015 release of his new book "Dear Father: Breaking the Cycle of Pain",[6] which is based on J. Ivy's poem "Dear Father" (as seen on HBO Def Poetry). In addition to his voice, Ivy has been a featured in numerous ads and served as a spokesperson for national corporate initiatives. He has been a model for both Mecca and LRG's national print-ads as well as a spokesperson for Ford Urban.com alongside Tarrey Torae, Rocsi from BET's 106 & Park and MTV's VJ Sway Calloway. J. Ivy was the sole voice and face in Verizon's History in the Making Campaign, which earned him a Gold Clio Award for the campaign's commercial, which was shown in movie theaters nationwide. This campaign was directed by Bob Giraldi, who directed Michael Jackson's "Beat It." J. Ivy's musical endorsements have also included extensive work with Allstate Insurance's Beyond February initiative. J. Ivy's voice has also been heard on 2013 Benjamin Moore & Co. Paint Commercial, 2013–15 Nissan Commercials, HBO Boxing, Monday Night Football, CBS Sports, MTV's Who's Got Game, and in the 2009 and 2011 NFL seasons, he was featured on the introduction for the entire season of NBC's Sunday Night Football alongside Faith Hill. J. Ivy supports programs that bring arts into the school system. He is a regular performer in Chicago Public Schools. J. Ivy was a guest speaker/performer at Deepak Chopra's 2012 Annual Sages & Scientists Symposium and was the official MC for the 2013 & 2014 edition.[7] Additionally, J. Ivy has conducted poetry workshops and given performances for Reading Is Fundamental, The Kanye West Foundation, and Steve Harvey's Mentoring Camp For Young Men, where he presented his Dear Father Initiative, which teaches the power of forgiveness and promotes social emotional healing through the exercise of writing and journaling. J. Ivy has appeared on many programs and series, including: ER, The Martha Stewart Show, ABC's BCS Selection Show, ABC's All-America Team Show, ABC's FedEx Orange Bowl Championship Game, ABC's Monday Night Football, ABC's NBA Finals, Russell Simmons' Def Poetry Jam on HBO, HBO's Bob Costas Now, HBO Boxing, MTV's Who's Got Game, MTV's 2004 New Year's Eve Bash (2004), MTV's Black History Month Special (2004), MTV's My Block, VH-1's Best Year Ever (2005), B.E.T.'s Lyric Café, BET's Black Carpet Series, B.E.T.'s Harlem Nights, the independent film, Backstabbers (1999), ESPN's 2015 Scripps National Spelling Bee, and B.E.T.'s "Ali: The People's Champ, which won a NAACP Image Award. In 2018 Ivy's national T.V. commercial for AARP premiered on Super Bowl Sunday during the episode of NBC's This Is Us and has run through 2019. In January of 2019 J. Ivy wrote for, starred in, and narrated B.E.T.'s documentary "Martin: The Legacy of a King." He was also featured in Episode 1 of AMC's [1] "Hip-Hop: The Songs that Shook America." After dating for six years, J. Ivy married singer-songwriter Tarrey Torae, on September 4, 2005, in Chicago, Illinois.  

Join Chris in a sitdown with actor, writer, producer, and all around bad-ass, Buddy Wakefield, about passions, process, pitfalls, and poetry! BUDDY WAKEFIELD is an actor, writer, producer, and three-time world champion spoken word artist featured on the BBC, HBO's Def Poetry Jam, ABC Radio National and has been signed to both Sage Francis' Strange Famous Records as well as Ani DiFranco's Righteous Babe Records. In 2004 he won the first Individual World Poetry Slam Finals thanks to the support of anthropologist and producer Norman Lear, then went on to share the stage with nearly every notable performance poet in the world in over 2000 venues internationally from The Great Lawn of Central Park, Zimbabwe's Shoko Festival and Scotland's Oran Mor to San Quentin State Penitentiary, House of Blues New Orleans and The Basement in Sydney, Australia. Buddy has been a busker in Amsterdam, a street vendor in Spain, a team leader in Singapore, a re-delivery boy, a candy maker, a street sweeper, a bartender, a maid, a construction worker, a bull rider, a notably slow triathlete, a facilitator at Quantum Learning Network, and is the most toured performance poet in history. He is the founder of Awful Good Writers, and the producer and host of Heavy Hitters Festival 2020, a summer-long series of online shows and workshops featuring thirty of the most beloved performance poets alive. The inaugural author released on Write Bloody Publishing, and an original Board of Directors member with Youth Speaks Seattle, Buddy is published in dozens of books internationally with work used to win multiple national collegiate debate and forensics competitions. His first short film, Farmly, directed by Jamie DeWolf, won Best of Texas at the Literally Short Film Fest, and the USA Film Festival. In the spring of 2001 Buddy left his position as the executive assistant at a biomedical firm in Gig Harbor, WA, sold or gave away everything he owned, moved to the small town of Honda Civic, then set out to live for a living. His aim was to tour North American poetry venues for two years. He did not stop. Wakefield, who isn't concerned with what poetry is or is not, delivers raw, rounded, disarming performances of humor and heart. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

"Don't just look at the world differently. Do the world differently.” This week's guest is a profound talent who does both. IN-Q is an award-winning poet, multi-platinum songwriter, and the best-selling author of Inquire Within. His ability to deconstruct society and bend those observations into words landed him on Oprah's SuperSoul 100 list of the world's most influential thought leaders. He was the first spoken word artist to perform with Cirque du Soleil, and to be featured on A&E, ESPN, and HBO's Def Poetry Jam. His stand-up poetry special, IN-Q - Live at the Ace Theatre, is now streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. On this episode, IN-Q shares some of his new work. In the spirit of courage, IN-Q nudged the host to write and share one of his own poems as well.

Join me and my guest, IN-Q on a discussion on creativity, healing, modern masculinity, America's challenging problems with mental health, and much more.IN-Q is a National Poetry Slam champion, award-winning poet, and multi-platinum songwriter. His groundbreaking achievements include being named to Oprah's SuperSoul 100 list of the world's most influential thought leaders, being the first spoken word artist to perform with Cirque Du Soleil, and being featured on A&E, ESPN, and HBO's Def Poetry Jam.He's inspired audiences around the world through his live performances and storytelling workshops. Many of his recent poetry videos have gone viral with over 70 million views combined.Contemplating universal issues of love, loss, forgiveness, transformation, and belief, Inquire Within shines a light on our lives and brings peace and inspiration in these uncertain times. Rhythmic. Original. Authentic. Inspiring. A journey to the center of the soul, Inquire Within is a provocative and entertaining debut from an award-winning poet. You'll never look at poetry the same way again.Connect w/ me on Social Media and TELL ME YOU LISTEN TO THE PODCAST!- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-metry/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/markymetry- Email: markmetry722@gmail.comConnect w/ IN-Q:- Book: https://www.amazon.com/Inquire-Within-Q/dp/0062954709- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inqlife/LYRICSWalking through walking through the rowsWalking through when no one else knowsthey don't know what we been throughnow I'm on a podcast with in-qwatch us grow at last into what we meant to,bewatch us grow like a seedditch the illusions that they feed us, living in a world where we grew up as rejects, tried to tell ‘em our truth but they say it's too esoteric, global pandemic caused another epidemic of mental health, problems, that came in our minds just to rob em, and haunt em, and put ‘em at rock bottomnervous system tweaking outhad to go below the surface just to figure it outhad to take what I thought,what I felt, but what I'm notbut what I meantand put it all back into artall the pain and frustrations, in my heart~I thought I lost myself due to complications in my markhad to spend a couple months, by myself in the darkI started writing poemsstarted speaking with the poetsall of a sudden I see how my whole mind openscreativity, wit the flowmaturity is when you knowwhen to let it gostand in the darkness, light it up by being honestlike In-Q and I are artists(yeah)we create because it's cathartic(yeah)even when life gets the hardest(yeah)you gotta look at yourself and go even harder(yeah)Mark Metry showWith In-QLet's go

On today's episode, John joins me to discuss Roe V Wade, Mayor Pete's fake relationship, and Nancy Pelosi's Def Poetry Jam. Like and subscribe if you feel like it.

Shanelle Gabriel has been labeled a virtuosa, and she definitely validates that statement as a soulful singer, a gifted writer, astounding actress, and advocate for Lupus awareness. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, she has displayed her skills at colleges and venues across the country. She both opened and featured on the 6th season premier of HBO's Def Poetry Jam along with Jill Scott and DMX. She recorded a nationally televised promo for the 2007 NFL Draft. Shanelle shared the stage with Nas for his 2008 album release concert for "The N Word," and featured in Q-Tip's video for "ManWomanBoogie." She also performed and worked with artists such as Les Nubians, Redman, Erick Sermon, and with comedians such as Rob Stapleton and Michael Blackson. She was a member of the 2006 Nuyorican Poets Cafe National Slam Team and a competitor in the 2007 Individual World Poetry Slam Competition in Vancouver, Canada. Shanelle presently tours the US and abroad, facilitates creative writing workshops throughout New York City and promotes Lupus awareness. Her amazing debut album, "Start Something" fuses Shanelle's skill at spoken word poetry with her soulful, sultry singing. Using her upbeat pop, old school hip-hop, and inspirational soul sound, Shanelle's vibrant personality shines through each word and melody she shares.

What fears are holding you back from living through love?  In this episode of the Live Through Love Podcast, Ruben welcomes IN-Q, an award-winning poet, multi-platinum songwriter, and best-selling author, to talk about creation, dating, and overcoming irrational fear so you can get back to living your life through love and empowerment.  Ruben and IN-Q speak about his creative process for writing, the alchemy of art, and the importance of vulnerability, curiosity, and surrender in creation and presentation. IN-Q shares how his life partner has impacted his work and his personal life, the connection between freestyle rap and poetry, how he found his voice through freestyling, and the premise of his book, Inquire Within. He also emphasizes the power of creating art even if you think you're not “good” at it and having a safe space to express your creativity. “When you don't think you're great at something, it can be a Trojan horse for transformation in a way that something you're familiar with can't.” - IN-Q Plus… Listen in to hear IN-Q's candid thoughts on how the lessons he learned from his dating experience have bled into the different areas of his life. “I can always get better at being more open-hearted, less judgmental, more connected to myself and the world. So, it's a process rather than a product for me.” - IN-Q SUBSCRIBE to Live Through Love so you never miss an episode & leave us a 5-STAR RATING & REVIEW - thank you! About the Guest: IN-Q is an award-winning poet, multi-platinum songwriter, and the best-selling author of Inquire Within. His groundbreaking achievements include being named to Oprah's SuperSoul 100 list of the world's most influential thought leaders, being the first spoken word artist to perform with Cirque du Soleil, and being featured on A&E, ESPN, and HBO's Def Poetry Jam. He's inspired countless audiences around the world, live and virtually, through his performances and storytelling workshops.  Ultimately IN-Q writes to entertain, inspire, and challenge his audiences to look deeper into the human experience and ask questions about themselves, their environment, and the world at large. Follow IN-Q on Instagram Visit his website Buy Inquire Within About the Host: Ruben Rojas is a Los Angeles based artist, designer, speaker, and entrepreneur who uses art to inspire others to see through the lens of LOVE. By using the urban landscape as his canvas, Ruben encourages communities to change for the better through optimism and collaboration. Once vacant walls, and now this podcast, are vibrant reminders created to inspire you to dream big, feel beautiful, live in possibility, and to love. Ruben's murals can be seen in cities across the country and around the world from Paris to New York and Florida to Mississippi. You can also bring love home by buying his art.  Follow Ruben on Instagram Visit his website This is an Operation Podcast production.  For more information, please contact us at info@operationpodcast.com. Follow Operation Podcast on Instagram.

Buddy Wakefield, world-renowned American spoken word poet, joins the show to share his passions, intentions, and efforts toward achieving brilliance in his daily interactions and on the mic.This episode explores the energy we have as we form connections with others. Buddy talks about his goal to achieve serendipity each and every day, and encourages the audience to do the same; combatting the environment of instant gratification we find ourselves in.How can you decide to achieve serendipity in your own life?ABOUT BUDDY WAKEFIELDInstagram: @buddywakefieldFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuddywakefieldBooks: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ABuddy+Wakefield&s=relevancerank&text=Buddy+Wakefield&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1Website: buddywakefield.comBuddy Texts: https://buddywakefield.com/you-are-a-true-story-the-buddy-wakefield-texts/Weekly Open Mic: https://buddywakefield.com/all-the-lovers-left-alive-a-weekly-online-open-mic-with-buddy-wakefield/Buddy@buddywakefield.comBuddy Wakefield is an actor, writer, producer, and three-time world champion spoken word artist featured on the BBC, HBO's Def Poetry Jam, ABC Radio National and has been signed to both Sage Francis' Strange Famous Records as well as Ani DiFranco's Righteous Babe Records. In 2004 he won the first Individual World Poetry Slam Finals thanks to the support of anthropologist and producer Norman Lear, then went on to share the stage with nearly every notable performance poet in the world in over 2000 venues internationally from The Great Lawn of Central Park, Zimbabwe's Shoko Festival and Scotland's Oran Mor to San Quentin State Penitentiary, House of Blues New Orleans and The Basement in Sydney, Australia.Buddy has been a busker in Amsterdam, a street vendor in Spain, a team leader in Singapore, a re-delivery boy, a candy maker, a street sweeper, a bartender, a maid, a construction worker, a bull rider, a notably slow triathlete, a facilitator at Quantum Learning Network, and is the most toured performance poet in history. He is the founder of Awful Good Writers, and the producer and host of Heavy Hitters Festival 2020, a summer-long series of online shows and workshops featuring thirty of the most beloved performance poets alive.The inaugural author released on Write Bloody Publishing, and an original Board of Directors member with Youth Speaks Seattle, Buddy is published in dozens of books internationally with work used to win multiple national collegiate debate and forensics competitions. His first short film, Farmly, directed by Jamie DeWolf, won Best of Texas at the Literally Short Film Fest, and the USA Film Festival.In the spring of 2001 Buddy left his position as the executive assistant at a biomedical firm in Gig Harbor, WA, sold or gave away everything he owned, moved to the small town of Honda Civic, then set out to live for a living. His aim was to tour North American poetry venues for two years. He did not stop. Wakefield, who isn't concerned with what poetry is or is not, delivers raw, rounded, disarming performances of humor and heart. CONNECT WITH USDecidedlyPodcast.comInstagram: @decidedlypodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/decidedlypodcastShawn's Instagram: @ampadvisorSanger's Instagram: @sangersmithMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEArrival Movie: https://www.paramountpictures.com/movies/arrivalThe Whataburger Poem, “Ode to Whataburger”: https://genius.com/Amir-safi-ode-to-whataburger-annotatedFree Air TED Talk: https://youtu.be/5n6413nx6b0Join us every Wednesday for more strategies to DEFEAT bad decision-making – one episode at a time!

It wouldn't be Women's history month with the poetry queen herself Ebony Eyze. Introduced to us by the man the EDC general Live Johnson Ebony Eyze will be debuting her latest visual for Plastic on Rawrrzone Get to know Ebony Eyze EBONY EYZE BIO Tiffany "Ebony Eyze" Broadwater is a spoken word artist and lyric writer who has used the drive within to make her dreams a reality. Growing up in Saint Albans, Queens - once home to many jazz greats and hip-hop legends - inspired her to pursue the arts at the tender age of 9. Learning music theory and how to romance words fueled what later became her passion - spoken word. Ebony honed her craft by studying and taking workshops at Jamaica Center for the Arts, The Center for Culture: Afrikan Poetry Theatre, Inc and Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. Ebony writes with a sincere mind, presenting social issues and human desires in a way that pushes audiences to the edge. She uses monologues as a catalyst to encourage listeners to reflect deeply on their personal struggles and promote positive change. Writers such as the late Maya Angelou and Langston Hughes, Nikki Giovanni, Sonia Sanchez, Gil Scott-Heron and the Last Poets as well as Def Poetry Jam artists have had a major influence on her style of writing. As an artist, exposure to Motown, 90's R&B and hip-hop culture has helped her create her unique sound. Ebony has blessed the stage at several prestigious venues including Nuyorican Poets Cafe in NYC. In 2015, she worked with producer HazAli (Forthelovers Productions) to create and release her jazz-driven debut spoken word album Soul Intuition: Vol 1. Entering 2022, Ebony is excited to be finishing up her sophomore LP Soul Intuition: Vol 2 with hip hop producer Live Johnson (EDC Beats.com), which includes the single "Plastic" available now on music streaming platforms. She looks forward to collaborating with other artists on future projects as she introduces a “new wave” of spoken word to the world. Follow Ebony Eyze: Instagram:@iamebonyeyze Facebook: @ebonyeyze Twitter: @ebonyeyze YouTube: @ebonyeyze --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

IN-Q is a National Poetry Slam champion, award-winning poet, and multi-platinum songwriter, including Selena Gomez's song Love You Like Love Song. His groundbreaking achievements include being named one of Oprah's SuperSoul 100 list of the world's most influential thought leaders. He was the first spoken word artist to perform with Cirque Du Soleil, and was featured on A&E, ESPN, and HBO's Def Poetry Jam. He's joins the stand to discuss life's challenges, his journey to becoming an artist, and shares a new and inspiring poem. Follow IN-QInsta @inqlifeWebsite  https://in-q.com/Buy his book HEREThe Sweetest ThingAmerican couple book rental homes on Airbnb to help Ukrainians!  Read HERE. Send us your good-news stories!! Email us at theplspodcast@gmail.comGet your PLS Merch Visit our merchandise store  HEREZesty of the weekHeidi shares her new favorite ride share app.  Check it out HERESponsored by HydrojugHydrojug Use code PINK  for 10% offhttps://www.thehydrojug.com/discount/PINKFollow the PLS Podcast onInstagram   TwitterFacebookArtwork by Kat HennesseyAudio Engineer Andrew SchwartzOriginal theme music by Heidi Webster & Nicole KaplanCome sip with us! 

Poetri Smith a true renaissance man— He is a Tony Award-winning performer. He has written over 350 commercials for radio, TV and print for clients like Nike, Subway and Gatorade. Poetri is also the co-founder of Da Poetry Lounge, the largest poetry venue in the world, which has operated in Los Angeles for over 20 years. Join us as we learn about his upbringing in Muskegon, MI, how he got involved with Def Poetry Jam and why he considers his journey to becoming a poet "an accident."

Marcella is joined by a special guest, Nia Hill, who fills in for Niccole, to discuss the SAG Awards and AnnaLynne McCord's odd Putin video. This week's How Did We Get Here is requited love staring Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet, Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor. Later, Nia talks about Twitter trolls, and Marcella communicates the importance of taking a social media break. Follow Marcella and Niccole!Twitter & IG: @marcellacomedy & @niccolethurman -----Music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Nbhd Nick / Like Whoa (Instrumental Version)Revel Day // Baby It’s YouRemodal // It’s a TrapWhite Bones // Last MoveDusty Decks // Golden CratesCercles Nouvelles // Royal Entrance Photography by Kim NewmoneyHead Inflation by Manuel Abady----- Advertise on The Scroll Down via Gumball.fm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm very pleased, privileged, and proud to introduce or re-introduce you to the sunbeaming sage that is IN-Q.   IN-Q is an award winning poet, multi-platinum song-writer and the bestselling author of the book Inquire Within which I highly, highly recommend. It deserves an even bigger spotlight! It's a wonderful collection of IN-Q's poetry. Poetry? Oh yes. Oh, oh yes.   His achievements include being named to Oprah's Super Soul 100 list of the world's most influential thought leaders, being the first spoken word artist to perform with Cirque du Soleil, and being featured in HBO's Def Poetry Jam. His poetry on YouTube has gotten over 100 million views and if you want to check out his work in deeper format I recommend his Amazon Prime exclusive IN-Q Live at the Ace Theatre.   He's also a songwriter. He has written songs for Foster the People, Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez. If you know the song, "Love you Like a Love Song,” that's him. He wrote that song. It went multi-platinum and won INQ a BMI award. You wouldn't know by talking to this chill and humble spirit that songs he's written have over a billion views.   What is this guy all about?   What inspires him? What can we learn from his walk through this world … and bring into our own?   IN-Q entertains, inspires, and challenges audiences … including our own.   3 Bookers, please get comfortable on the couch between us to talk about time, God, slowing down, moving energy, traveling solo, love, the metaverse and, of course, IN-Q's 3 most formative books.   I hope you enjoy this conversation.   Let's flip the page into Chapter 98 now…   What You'll Learn: What does it mean to live in the now? What is time? What is God? How do we slow time down? How can we reconnect with the deeper wisdom of living in the now? How should we move energy? Why is it so important to put intention into our actions? Why should we regularly check back in with our goals? Why is traveling solo so powerful? Why should we make time to be alone? Why is choice so empowering? How can we travel in our own cities? What is love? What will it be like to live in a meta universe? What are the risks of living in a fully animated world? What is Life's purpose? Why is the world actually one? Why should people share art?   You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://www.3books.co/chapters/98   Leave us a voicemail. Your message may be included in a future chapter: 1-833-READ-A-LOT.     Sign up to receive podcast updates here: https://www.3books.co/email-list    3 Books is a completely insane and totally epic 15-year-long quest to uncover and discuss the 1000 most formative books in the world. Each chapter discusses the 3 most formative books of one of the world's most inspiring people. Sample guests include: Brené Brown, David Sedaris, Malcolm Gladwell, Angie Thomas, Cheryl Strayed, Rich Roll, Soyoung the Variety Store Owner, Derek the Hype Man, Kevin the Bookseller, Vishwas the Uber Driver, Roxane Gay, David Mitchell, Vivek Murthy, Mark Manson, Seth Godin, Judy Blume and Quentin Tarantino. 3 Books is published on the lunar calendar with each of the 333 chapters dropped on the exact minute of every single new moon and every single full moon all the way up to 5:21 am on September 1, 2031. 3 Books is an Apple "Best Of" award-winning show and is 100% non-profit with no ads, no sponsors, no commercials, and no interruptions. 3 Books has 3 clubs including the End of the Podcast Club, the Cover to Cover Club, and the Secret Club, which operates entirely through the mail and is only accessible by calling 1-833-READ-A-LOT. Each chapter is hosted by Neil Pasricha, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Awesome, The Happiness Equation, Two-Minute Mornings, etc. For more info check out: https://www.3books.co

IN-Q is an award-winning poet, multi-platinum songwriter, and the best-selling author of Inquire Within. His groundbreaking achievements include being named to Oprah's SuperSoul 100 list of the world's most influential thought leaders, being the first spoken word artist to perform with Cirque du Soleil, and being featured on A&E, ESPN, and HBO's Def Poetry Jam. He's inspired countless audiences around the world, live and virtually, through his performances and storytelling workshops. Many of his recent poetry videos have gone viral with over 70 million views combined, and his stand-up poetry special, IN-Q – Live at the Ace Theatre, is now streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.. During the episode he performs two beautiful and timely poems. We take a deeper dive into his roots and his Post-Pandemic plans.

IN-Q is an award-winning poet, multi-platinum songwriter, and the best-selling author of Inquire Within. His groundbreaking achievements include being named to Oprah's SuperSoul 100 list of the world's most influential thought leaders, being the first spoken word artist to perform with Cirque du Soleil, and being featured on A&E, ESPN, and HBO's Def Poetry Jam. He's inspired countless audiences around the world through his performances and storytelling workshops. Many of his recent poetry videos have gone viral with over 70 million views combined, and his stand up poetry special, IN-Q – Live at the Ace Theatre, is now streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. As a songwriter, IN-Q's hit single “Love You Like a Love Song” by Selena Gomez went multi-platinum, winning him a BMI award. He has written with renowned artists including Aloe Blacc, Miley Cyrus, Mike Posner, ZHU, and Foster the People. His songs have accumulated over one billion views on YouTube alone. Most recently, he was nominated for a Billboard Award for his contributions on Disney's Descendants 3 soundtrack. Leading organizations including Nike, Instagram, Spotify, Google, Zappos, Lululemon, Live Nation, Shazam, The Grammy Foundation, and many more have brought IN-Q in to motivate their teams through his keynote performances and transformational storytelling workshops. These two unique offerings provide a powerful bonding experience for companies that want to learn to lead with vulnerability and share their voice more authentically. Ultimately IN-Q writes to entertain, inspire, and challenge his audiences to look deeper into the human experience and ask questions about themselves, their environment, and the world at large. Find his website: https://in-q.com Check out his book: https://in-q.com/inquirewithin Watch him on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/INQonline Follow his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inqlife Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/INQlife _______________________________________ To check out CURED nutrition and their various wonderful CBD products, click here: https://bit.ly/3hVQivi. Use the code LOVEBOMBS at checkout, and you will save an extra 10% and get FREE shipping. I use it every day and cannot recommend it more highly. They're fantastic (especially the ZEN pills)! Seriously. SO GOOD. _______________________________________ Follow me on Instagram @LongDistanceLoveBombs: https://www.instagram.com/longdistancelovebombs Looking for a heartfelt gift? Visit my print shop here: https://www.longdistancelovebombs.com/theshop Sign up for my weekly newsletter! Each week, I share a personal story and my favorite books, tunes, articles, and ideas. Click here: http://eepurl.com/T0l91. It's easy and takes five seconds. Check out a list of 120 of my favorite books here, including many my guests have written and recommend reading: https://www.amazon.com/shop/longdistancelovebombs Here is all of my favorite stuff on the planet: https://www.longdistancelovebombs.com/favorites --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/longdistancelovebombs/message

In this Episode, Esmie and Bruce Discuss:Challenges Bruce face as a child. (Living in the inner city, single-parent home, an environment with violence and addiction and people burning down their property for insurance money)The risky adventures children take part in. (playing in abandoned buildings, stealingThe time when Bruce joined a gang as a teen, started a riot, set classes on fire, got into fights and being the class clownBruce's journey of becoming religious and baptizing himself in the shower. (He became a five percenter, avoided drinking, smoking and other bad influencesHow Bruce became a well-known poet? (His journey starting with rap to staring on HBO, being quite versed with quotes and starting a movement)How Bruce avoids stress with prayer, meditation, forgetting fear and acceptance.Key TakeawaysAfrican Americans and people with a background from the inner city usually work very hard to live a clean and successful life.Be the best in whatever task you take on, share the journey with others and watch yourself rise to the top of your industry.What you fear is usually attracted into your life, do not entertain fear in your life.Everything that happens in life is for a reason. Accept your path and make the most out of it.Short Bio:Bruce George, Founder of the Genius is Common Movement, Co-Founder of Def Poetry Jam on HBO."I don't do fear I do faith."- Bruce George"This is a time for you to be reflective. This is the time for you to have faith and not fear. This is a time for you to be still. So you can work towards reinventing yourself." – Bruce GeorgeContact Bruce:https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucegeorge/https://twitter.com/brucegeorge1?lang=enhttps://geniusiscommon.me/ Contact Esmie:LinkedinFacebookInstagramYoutubeTAKE THE SURVEY: HOW WOMEN MANAGE CHALLENGESDid you subscribe to my podcast? If you're not, I want to encourage you to do that today. It would help if you didn't miss an episode. https://apple.co/2Xk75Or              Listen on I heart radio PS. It's important to disclose that many of the links on the esmielawrence.com website are affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, I will earn a small commission, which allows me to continue hosting the blog and website. This commission comes at no additional cost to you. Rest assured that the commission does not affect which items are listed on my website. Thank you for your supportShow notes by Esmie Lawrence.  Audio production by Brian Calkins Podcast Mechanic 

(S4, EP 7) Award winning Lao-American artist and poet Catzie Villayphonh joined me as a guest for this week's episode. Catzie spoke about her work with fellow Lao artists on amplifying the voices and history of the Lao American experience through her organization, Laos in the House. Catzie shared about the challenges that Laos in the House, and other nonprofits in refugee / immigrant communities have faced since the pandemic. To learn more about Laos In The House, visit www.laosinthehouse.com and to check out Catzie's work on her IG @catzuella . --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bio: Catzie Vilayphonh is a multimedia artist with a background in writing, spoken word poetry, photography and filmmaking. She runs Laos in the House, a project that promotes storytelling in the Lao American refugee community, and is a founding member of the group Yellow Rage who were featured on HBO's Def Poetry Jam. Through her work, Catzie provides an awareness not often heard, drawing from personal narrative. She has worked on various artistic projects with partners such as Mural Arts Philadelphia, Asian Arts Initiative, Smithsonian APIA Center, The Moth, Philadelphia Assembled and Legacies of War. Throughout her artistic career, Catzie has been a recipient of awards from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts as well as the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. She has been a 2012 Creative Capital finalist, a four-time Leeway Foundation honoree, and was named a 2016 Woman Non-Profit Leader by Philadelphia City Council. She is a co-founding chair of the national Lao American Writers Summit, and was recently appointed to the Mayor's Commission on Asian American Affairs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Season 4 is sponsored by Red Scarf Revolution (RSR). RSR aims to bring awareness to the tragedies, atrocities and cultural destruction the Cambodian people endured from 1975 to 1979 under the communist Khmer Rouge regime and how that period impacts us today. With that awareness, Red Scarf Revolution advocates the silenced art, music, culture, and language, with designs that incite the resiliency of the Cambodian people. Visit their website at www.redscarfrevolution.com to check out their merch line and to learn more about their work, or follow their Instagram at red_scarf_revolution or on their Facebook. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/banhmichronicles/support

IN-Q is a National Poetry Slam Champion, award-winning poet, bestselling author, and multi-platinum songwriter. His groundbreaking achievements include being named to Oprah's SuperSoul 100 list of the world's most influential thought leaders being the first spoken word artist to perform with Cirque Du Soleil, and being featured on A&E, ESPN, and HBO's Def Poetry Jam. He has inspired audiences around the world through his live performances and storytelling workshops. Many of his recent poetry videos have gone viral with over 70 million views combined. Leading organizations including Nike, Instagram, Spotify, Google, Lululemon, Live Nation, Shazam, The Grammy Foundation, and many more have brought IN-Q in to motivate their teams through his keynote speeches and acclaimed storytelling workshop. It's a transformational bonding experience for companies who want to share their story more authentically. Inquire Within is an extraordinary collection of IN-Q's poetry, his work, his words, and his wisdom. Here are some power takeaways from today's conversation: Launching his book during the pandemic and at the height of fear How he got into spoken poetry and where poetry is right now in popular culture The New You Workshop Leading by example even through your vulnerability A taste of his favorite poem about capturing pictures vs. capturing moments Meditation and breathing techniques that he's practicing Episode Highlights: Finding the Silver Linings Everyone defines themselves, consciously or unconsciously, by the external world, especially in a capitalist society. We're all trying to accomplish something. It's a complicated dichotomy to figure out how to use that as fuel to achieve your goals. But at the same time, to not be so attached to your expectations that you allow it to steal your joy. There's always going to be more. There is never an end to more. So if more is your goal, you're always going to come off short. The purpose of life is not to have this much or who you know, or what you've achieved. It's not even what you do in the world. It's who you are in this moment. In the neverending now. It's the joy of being alive and the miracle of being alive. A Few Lines from His Favorite Poem When you notice something beautiful do you think that's a beautiful moment, or that would be a beautiful picture? When you attempt to capture something, do you alter its very nature? Can you sit with the uncertainty like God's other creatures? Do you have to freeze a memory to immortalize its features? Do you need to prove that you were there in order to exist? Do you crave the recognition in a way you can't admit? Do you wrestle with impermanence with poison on your lips? Do you resist the emptiness by trying to imprison bliss? Capturing Pictures vs. Capturing Moments By taking pictures, it's how we prove that we were there. This is the thing that gives us value so much so that we actually miss being there. We don't notice what's actually around us. And in that way, we missed our lives. Resources Mentioned: https://in-q.com/ Book: Inquire Within The New You Workshop Follow IN-Q on Facebook and Instagram.

IN-Q is a National Poetry Slam champion, award-winning poet, and multi-platinum songwriter.His groundbreaking achievements include being named to Oprah's SuperSoul 100 list of the world's most influential thought leaders, being the first spoken word artist to perform with Cirque Du Soleil, and being featured on A&E, ESPN, and HBO's Def Poetry Jam.He's inspired audiences around the world through his live performances and storytelling workshops. Many of his recent poetry videos have gone viral with over 70 million views combined.Contemplating universal issues of love, loss, forgiveness, transformation, and belief, Inquire Within shines a light on our lives and brings peace and inspiration in these uncertain times. Rhythmic. Original. Authentic. Inspiring. A journey to the center of the soul, Inquire Within is a provocative and entertaining debut from an award-winning poet. You'll never look at poetry the same way again.- https://www.amazon.com/Inquire-Within-Q/dp/0062954709Please do NOT hesitate to reach out to me on LinkedIn, Instagram, or via email mark@vudream.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-metry/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Twitter - https://twitter.com/markymetryMedium - https://medium.com/@markymetryFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Humans.2.0.PodcastMark Metry - https://www.markmetry.com/Humans 2.0 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Humans2Podcast

We're in conversation with the one and only DJ Reborn, DJ, Arts Educator & Sonic Activist based in Brooklyn NYC. For over a decade, Reborn has been moving and inspiring audiences with her blend of soul, hip-hop, reggae, house, Latin, electronic, and Afrobeat. She's toured with Lauren Hill and has worked alongside the Roots, Common, Talib Kweli, John Legend, and India Arie; appeared on BET's Rap City; and served as the 2004—2005 international tour DJ for Russell Simmons' Def Poetry Jam. In this episode, DJ Reborn opens up about her path to becoming one of the most sought after DJs in the world. Growing up in Chicago, she was Inspired as a child among a family of musicians she ultimately followed her passion to do music for a living. We talked about her come-to-jesus moment her career crossroads when it hit her on a NYC subway that she needed to take the leap and go from side gig of dj'ing and start her musical career full time. Reborn tells us how she made her mark in a male dominated field through relationships and being the best at what you do. She shares the ups and downs and how to move through the fears of striking out on your own. Reborn tells us how artists and marginalized persons can learn to stand their ground and stay true to the work while still making a living. Amidst the backdrop of the COVID pandemic, Reborn also shares how she is using this time to reinvent herself and bring new marks of inspiration to her work. You don't want to miss this episode. Grab your favorite glass of wine and join us for this super inspiring conversation!

Buddy Wakefield is a three-time world champion spoken word artist who has featured on the BBC, HBO's Def Poetry Jam, and ABC Radio National. He has been signed to both Sage Francis' Strange Famous Records as well as Ani DiFranco's Righteous Babe Records. In 2004 he won the Individual World Poetry Slam Finals then went on to share the stage with nearly every notable performance poet in the world across 2,000 venues internationally from The Great Lawn of Central Park, Zimbabwe's Shoko Festival and Scotland's Oran Mor to San Quentin State Penitentiary, House of Blues New Orleans and The Basement in Sydney, Australia. He has authored several books and you should buy his newest one because IT IS SO INCREDIBLY GOOD AND WILL MAKE YOU FEEL ALL THE FEELS I PROMISE. Buy his new book here: https://writebloody.com/products/a-choir-of-honest-killers-by-buddy-wakefield Join Buddy and Jeremy for an immersive, all-inclusive creativity and mindset experience in the Pacific Northwest, September 10 -13: https://longdistancelovebombs.mykajabi.com/whales Grab your ticket for the Heavy Hitters Festival here, and enter GOLDBERG at check out and you'll save $10: http://awfulgoodwriters.com/jeremy-goldberg Check out Buddy's website: https://buddywakefield.com You Are A True Story: Get daily text messages from Buddy here: https://buddywakefield.com/you-are-a-true-story-the-buddy-wakefield-texts Follow him on Instagram: http://instagram.com/buddywakefield Follow him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Buddywakefield Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/buddywakefield ____________________________________________________________________ Follow me on Instagram @LongDistanceLoveBombs: https://www.instagram.com/longdistancelovebombs Each week, I share a personal story as well as my favorite books, tunes, articles, and ideas. Sign up for my weekly newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/T0l91. It's easy and takes five seconds. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/longdistancelovebombs/message

Today Amir Sulaiman @amirsulaiman joins the Above & Beyond Podcast to discuss meeting expectations, the artist's, growth and what the next generation of poets are capable of. Amir Sulaiman is a poet, recording artist, Harvard Fellow, actor, screen writer and producer born in Rochester, New York. His poems cross subjects of love, tragedy as well as what it means to reconcile humanity with the unprecedented trials of modernity. He has performed his works across the US as well as many other countries including England, Belgium, Senegal, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Australia, Iran and the Netherlands, and continues to tour world-wide. His recently published book of poetry, Love, Gnosis & Other Suicide Attempts met with critical acclaim, in addition to his latest album "The Opening," the third in a unique trilogy project, following "The Meccan Openings" (2011) and "The Medinan Openings" (2012). Amir was first introduced to a National audience in 2005 when he was featured for two seasons on Russell Simmons' groundbreaking series Def Poetry Jam on HBO. | #AboveAndBeyondPod

Buddy Wakefield is a three-time world champion spoken word artist who has featured on the BBC, HBO's Def Poetry Jam, and ABC Radio National. He has been signed to both Sage Francis' Strange Famous Records as well as Ani DiFranco's Righteous Babe Records. In 2004 he won the Individual World Poetry Slam Finals then went on to share the stage with nearly every notable performance poet in the world across 2,000 venues internationally from The Great Lawn of Central Park, Zimbabwe's Shoko Festival and Scotland's Oran Mor to San Quentin State Penitentiary, House of Blues New Orleans and The Basement in Sydney, Australia. He has authored several books and is currently on tour in the UK with Andrea Gibson. You can learn more about him by clicking here. You can follow him on Instagram @BuddyWakefield. __________________________________________________ Follow me on Instagram @LongDistanceLoveBombs: https://www.instagram.com/longdistancelovebombs Sign up for my weekly newsletter! Each week, I share a personal story as well as my favorite books, tunes, articles, and ideas. Click here: http://eepurl.com/T0l91. It's easy and takes five seconds. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/longdistancelovebombs/message

Jalen Rose and David Jacoby talk Paul Georges' chances in OKC, Celtics next best move, Tom Izzo's 5 second rule, Def Poetry Jam's return, plus more Twitter and VM's!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices