Podcast appearances and mentions of Idris Goodwin

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here!Robert Barry Fleming is the Executive Artistic Director of Actors Theatre of Louisville, KY. They have a varied portfolio and a wealth of experience as an artistic leader/administrator, producer, director, choreographer, performing artist, teacher and coach. Their directing/choreography credits include Laura Kaminsky's transgender journey contemporary opera As One (KY Opera); the world premiere of Jonathan Norton's I Am Delivered't (Dallas Theatre Center/Actors Theatre of Louisville co-production); the world premiere of Grace, a new musical by Nolan Williams, Jr., and Pulitzer Prize nominee Nikkole Salter (Ford's Theatre) which was honored as a Broadway World Winner for Best Direction of a Musical and Best Choreography of a Play or Musical; the Humana Festival of New American Plays Professional Training Company's production of Vivian Barnes, Jonathan Norton and Gab Reisman's Are You There? Robert's original ballet suite Hydra for Program 4 mixed repertory (Louisville Ballet); The world premiere of Idris Goodwin's Ali Summit (Actors Theatre of Louisville), Once On This Island (Actors/Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park co-production), Native Gardens (Cleveland Play House), NEXT TO NORMAL (Tantrum Theater), The Royale (CPH), Destiny of Desire (OSF), Caroline Or Change (Tantrum Theater), and Between Riverside And Crazy (CPH). Robert formerly served as Director of Artistic Programming at Arena Stage and Associate Artistic Director at Cleveland Play House. Arena Stage world-premieres commissioned, developed and/or championed under their watch include the 2017 Best Musical Tony-winner, Dear Evan Hansen, Mary Kathryn Nagle's Sovereignty, John Strand's The Originalist, Katori Hall's Blood Quilt, Karen Zacarías' Destiny of Desire and the 2017 Pulitzer Prize winner, Sweat by Lynn Nottage.  Robert was an Associate Producer for the Off-Broadway premiere of The Two Character Play by Tennessee Williams, starring Amanda Plummer and Brad Dourif. Robert is a proud member of the Professional Non-Profit Theatre Coalition (PNTC) planning committee endeavoring to evolve our relationship with governmental support for the arts as well as, our SDC, AEA, and TCG collectives working in solidarity for an equitable and sustainable praxis for our arts ecosystem. Support the showIf you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers Email- podcast@theatreofothers.com Show Credits Co-Hosts: Adam Marple & Budi MillerProducer: Jack BurmeisterMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comAdditional compositions by @jack_burmeister

Emilio, Madeline, and Julian continue their "Politics" episode cycle with a "Mise-Unseen" entry on Barry Levinson's 1997 film "Wag the Dog," and are joined to do so by special guest Idris Goodwin - a playwright, educator, fellow cinephile, and significant role model from Emilio's Chicago upbringing. The group get into the movie by discussing its place in the canon of mid-budget 90s studio films, as well as in the greater careers of its heavy-hitting stars, Robert De Niro and Dustin Hoffman. Looking more broadly, they also consider the category of satire that "Wag the Dog" falls into, and of course its famously prescient view on the handling of political scandals, and eerily good timing in doing so.  Idris Goodwin is currently the Artistic Director at the Seattle Children's Theatre, and Board President of TYAUSA, a member organization committed to live theater in the lives of children everywhere.  You can follow him and find his plays, music, published works, and varied artistic endeavors at http://www.idrisgoodwin.com/If you enjoy our podcast, please rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice.  This really helps us find new listeners and grow!Follow us on IG and TikTok: @sleeplesscinematicpodSend us an email at sleeplesscinematicpod@gmail.comOn Letterboxd? Follow Julian at julian_barthold and Madeline at patronessofcats

Across two decades Idris Goodwin has forged an impactful and diverse career as a multiple award-winning playwright, breakbeat poet, director, educator, and culturist. Idris is a 2021 United States Artist Fellow, recognized as one of the most compelling artists living and working in the country, and The New York Times has hailed his work as “incisive and moving.”   Idris is the author of over 50 original plays ranging from his Hip Hop inspired breakbeat series to historical dramas to works for young audiences. Goodwin has appeared on or created content for HBO Def Poetry, Sesame Street, NPR, BBC Radio, Nickelodeon and the Discovery Channel. His plays include And In This Corner Cassius Clay, How We Got On, Hype Man and This is Modern Art. Idris is the co-host The Same Old New School Podcast on Vocalo Radio.  Idris is currently the Artist Director for the Seattle Children's Theater. Previous to that, he was the Director of The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, the first Black man to hold the position in its 100-year history and served two seasons as Producing Artistic Director at StageOne Family Theatre in Louisville, Kentucky. Supported by prestigious institutions like The Kennedy Center, The Eugene O'Neill Conference, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Arena Stage, and The Playwrights' Center, Goodwin uses his full creative powers to galvanize people into the community square to sculpt better tomorrows. Find him at idrisgoodwin.com. Goodwin's debut children's book YOUR HOUSE IS NOT JUST A HOUSE was published by Harper Collins on May 7, 2024. About YOUR HOUSE IS NOT JUST A HOUSE One rainy day, a kid opens their closet to discover a teleportation chamber. In the adventure of make-believe that follows, we are invited to see our homes as more than places to live—they are vessels for creativity and joy. With whimsy and musicality, Idris Goodwin calls on his theater and hip-hop backgrounds to deliver an irresistible read-aloud, inviting us to see that our homes are more than places to live—they are vessels for creativity and joy. It's a rainy summer day, and one child is about to go on an adventure of the imagination, as illustrated by Lorraine Nam's beautiful and vivid cut-paper artwork.   Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

Hip-hop education is more than just music; it's a dynamic tool for fostering student success and intellectual growth. James Miles, known as the Fresh Professor, is renowned for his engaging teaching style. By infusing lessons with content that's inspirational, intellectually engaging, and relevant to students' lives, Miles demonstrates how teachers can use hip-hop education to help students better retain information and think critically about concepts inside and outside the classroom. Miles will be joined by a panel of experts with backgrounds ranging from educators to artists who will talk about ways to ignite curiosity, ensure comprehension, and provide differentiation options for all kinds of learners. Weaving performance into their discussion, they will talk about the impact of hip-hop on their lives, how it shows up in current events, and the implications for education. At the program break, DJ Topspin will play music, followed by a discussion of James's book, Gotta Stay Fresh. James Miles, aka Fresh Professor, is a New York City artist and educator with 20 years of experience, now based in Seattle. He's an Assistant Professor at Seattle University and serves as the Creative Economy Manager at Seattle's Office of Economic Development. James has a rich history, including leadership roles at Third Stone, MENTOR Washington, and Arts Corps. His innovative Fresh Education program, using hip-hop and theater for academic success, has influenced educators worldwide. A graduate of Morehouse College and Brandeis University, James empowers teachers globally through professional development. His mission is to reduce educational inequities using the arts. DJ Topspin aka Blendiana Jones is established as a musical pillar in the Northwest and across the world. He (seemingly) easily weaves a complex blend of hits and unearthed genre-spanning gems from both past & present eras, creating a musical tapestry all his own. Born from a Jamaican father and Panamanian mother, the pulse of the diaspora in the form of dancehall/reggae/soca/afrobeat is always present in his musical displays. He's recently showcased them DJing in The Kingdom of Bahrain for the 2nd time in as many years, and has previously produced a weekly countdown show broadcasted throughout Tanzania (where he's spun 3x so far) and to other African nations. Moses Sun is an afro-abstractionist working in assemblage, painting, video, animation, and public art that explores the intersection of Pan-Africanism and the world's diasporas. Moses Sun fuses hip-hop, jazz, afro-futurism, and the black southern diaspora of his childhood into a mix of visuals that blurs the lines between digital and analog art. His interdisciplinary practice comes from the hip-hop ethos of grinding in the studio, creating multiple tracks (series of works) that he remixes into new works. His search for common ground between diasporas has led to collaborations with Seattle's Wing Luke Museum, SAM, Frye Art Museum, Museum of Pop Culture, Seattle Hebrew Academy, and Africatown Plaza. Idris Goodwin is a multi-award-winning storyteller of stage, audio, screen, and page. Currently serving as Artistic Director of Seattle Children's Theater, Idris writes, directs, programs, and /or produces relevant content for intergenerational audiences. Goodwin is the author of over 75 dynamic and diverse original plays. Committed to access and impact, Goodwin's work is widely produced across the country by professional, community, and academic institutions alike. Olisa Enrico is an artist, educator and administrator who engages the unique power of  art to cultivate community and culture. Olisa spent her childhood writing music and performing, traversing genres and rooted in hip hop as her primary form of expression. She branched out to theater and found passion for the power of story to reveal and heal. Olisa provides performances, professional development, curriculum development, consultations and workshops through her business, Praxis Essentials.

“I love when folks like yourself say, ‘Yo, like, I am an adult and it still hit me in a way I didn't expect.'” -Idris Goodwin

In this episode of the podcast our guest is the in demand wordsmith and titan of a man, Idris Goodwin. Idris Goodwin is an award winning scriptwriter, breakbeat poet, educator and executive director of The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College. He was recently named a 2021 United States Artist Fellow. In addition to Can I Kick It?, he's had several publications from Haymarket Books including Inauguration co written with nico wilkinson, Human Highlight: Ode To Dominique Wilkins, and the play This Is Modern Art. He's appeared on Nickelodeon, HBO Def Poetry, Sesame Street, NPR, BBC Radio, and the Discovery Channel.  His plays include And In This Corner Cassius Clay, How We Got On, Hype Man and Jacked!While every guest has been greatly anticipated by me personally, I think I can say with a great deal of confidence that maybe no guest so far has been as repeatedly requested by people I talk to in the field of TYA. I was introduced in full force to today's guest, Idris Goodwin, when I saw his interview with Jason Reynolds leading up to an incredible production of Ghost at the TYA/USA conference in Atlanta, GA almost 3 years ago. Since then I've continued to find that Idris is behind some of my favorite TYA work including "And in this Corner, Cassius Clay" and "This is Modern Art." This episode holds up (even if some of his projects that he refers to as being in the works have already occured!) Our conversation today is wide ranging, and covers a broad scope of topics including his writing process, what he sees as needs in the field of TYA, and the creative stimuli that make his work hum. I do want to make a note that we discuss the topic of "messiness" in theatre, and at the end of the podcast I have a message I want to share to give context for something I said in our conversation. Howver, at this point? Trust me, you're not going to want to miss a second of this conversation. The man is incredible, and I wish we'd had twice as much time!Audio Engineer: Darius Fletcher | Lumber Beard DesignsTheme Music: Wallpaper by Kevin Macleod

Tori and Mabelle moderate a panel about producing TYA with Idris Goodwin, playwright and TYA/USA Board President; Khalia Davis, Artistic Director Bay Area Children's Theater; Julia Flood, Artistic Director of Metro Theater Company; and Jacqueline Thompson, Associate Artist of Metro Theater Company. The panelists discuss their perspective on new play development; how they discover new plays and playwrights; and the importance of building relationships. Other topics include how the pandemic has shifted theatrical productions; the evolution of Idris' play, “Jacked”; and a q&a with the audience. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Next on The Eclectic from Destination Freedom Black Radio Days is Idris Goodwin, a playwright, director, break beat poet and educator. He is the Director of the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College and a 2021 United States Artist Fellow. Idris is a highly sought-after writer for multi-generational audiences, produced and commissioned by Regional, Community and Academic Theater institutions across the country. Idris's play The Way The Mountain Moved was commissioned and produced as part of Oregon Shakespeare's groundbreaking American Revolutions series. His work has been produced Off-Broadway and at The Humana Festival at Actor's Theater of Louisville, Steppenwolf Theater, The Kennedy Center, The Denver Center for The Performing Arts, Cleveland Playhouse, and Company One. He's received awards and development support from the NEA, The Ford, Mellon, and Edgerton Foundation, Berkeley Rep's Ground Floor Program, The Eugene O'Neill Center, The Lark Playwriting Center, and New Harmony Project. Across two decades Idris Goodwin has forged an impactful career as a multiple award-winning playwright, breakbeat poet, director, educator, and organizer. Idris is the Director of The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, and the first Black man to hold the position in its 100 year history. Prior to this, Goodwin served two seasons as Producing Artistic Director at StageOne Family Theatre in Louisville, Kentucky The Eclectic is a companion podcast to Destination Freedom Black Radio Days that features interviews with difference makers, artists, authors, bold thinkers, and people we love who get stuff done. Produced and hosted by donnie l. betts of No Credits Productions, LLC. Follow @nocreditsproductions on Facebook and Instagram, and @donniebetts on Twitter. #Blackradiodays #socialjustice #destinationfreedomblackradiodays #donniebetts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Was there a secret meeting where the owners of private prisons encouraged record executives to prioritize gangster rap to put more Black people in jail? Langston and his guest Idris Goodwin (Hype Man: A Breakbeat Film) review the records on this infamous conspiracy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

More people died in Colorado in 2020 than in an average year, but COVID-19 isn't the only reason. Also, schools find ways to reconnect students and sports. Plus, the father/son relationship and their experiences with autism that inspire the new novel based in Colorado, "To the Mountain." And a big honor for Colorado Springs-based artist Idris Goodwin.

Kevin Coval and Idris Goodwin sit to talk of the new Lifetime "Salt-N-Pepa" biopic.

Idris Goodwin and Kevin Coval join together every week to talk hip hop, culture and everything in between!

Kevin Coval and Idris Goodwin give a tribute to the late, the great, MF Doom.

In this episode of Same Old New School, Kevin Coval and Idris Goodwin take a second to reel in the new year, remembering Ecstasy of Whodini, KRS-One's new album, and albums to look ahead to

Watch the full video episode here: https://youtu.be/AqeX6O73CrITo jump straight into the interview, skip to 07:03.For this week's coffee date, Artistic Director Christopher Ashley will be talking with IDRIS GOODWIN and JACOLE KITCHEN, the playwright and director, respectively, of POP Tour 2021, PICK ME LAST, highlighting the importance of inclusivity at schools. Interim Director of Education & Outreach Bridget Cavaiola, who manages POP Tour programming, will also be joining the conversation. We want your questions! Email us a question for Christopher, Idris, Jacole or Bridget at marketing@ljp.org.Don't forget to subscribe!FOLLOW USFacebook: @LaJollaPlayhouse https://facebook.com/LaJollaPlayhouse/​Instagram: @LaJollaPlayhouse https://instagram.com/LaJollaPlayhouse/​Twitter: @LJPlayhouse https://twitter.com/LJPlayhouse​#IdrisGoodwin​ #POPTour​ #LaJollaPlayhouse​ #BroadwayAtHome​ #AmplifyBlackVoices

Idris Goodwin and Kevin Coval join forces every week to talk hip hop, culture and everything in between!

Kevin Coval and Idris Goodwin sit together to talk about culture, hip hop and everything in between! This week, the pair share their favorite albums from this year full of music.

Idris Goodwin and Kevin Coval sit down to talk culture, hip hop and everything in between.

Idris Goodwin and Kevin Coval sit down to talk about about culture, hip hop and everything in between. This week, the pair talk about hip hop at the 2020 Grammy's, Dave Chappelle, and 35th anniversary of LL Cool J's Radio

New word: Artivist. Self-described “hyphenate” Idris Goodwin considers himself one—he's also a writer, breakbeat poet, playwright, teaching artist, college professor, creative community builder, and the director of Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College. In Episode 5, Idris and Trae talk about taking the personal into the political through theater and performance, and they get into using the arts as a means of activism. For Idris, one way this came to life recently was through a series of multigenerational open-source plays that he gave freely to the collective so that anyone could produce or stage them however they'd like. Born in Detroit and a true lover of travel, Idris is an inspiring example of localizing, mobilizing, and connecting no matter where you are—through storytelling, expression, conversations, and shared experience. This week's Chime In features Alex Lee Reed. This episode was produced by Linnea Ingalls & Julia Drachman and edited by Josh Berl.

Idris Goodwin and Kevin Coval sit down to talk about hip hop, culture and everything in between. This week the pair talk about the rise of Verzuz, the 25th anniversary of Pharcyde's second album and Megan Thee Stallion.

Every Saturday at 2pm Kevin Coval and Idris Goodwin get together to talk hip hop and nonsense. It's a half-hour of laughs, context, and wisdom from some of the best in the game. This week, they dive deep into Erykah Badu's Mamma's Gun, celebrating its 20th anniversary.

Every Saturday at 2pm Kevin Coval and Idris Goodwin get together to talk hip hop and nonsense. It's a half-hour of laughs, context, and wisdom from some of the best in the game. This week, the pair talked about the newest Busta Rhymes music as well as BlackThought

Kevin Coval and Idris Goodwin are back to talk hip hop, culture and everything in between! This week, the duo talks about the 35th anniversary of Krush Groove, new music from Brittney Carter, and BET Cyphers.

We are back with another installment of Same Old New School, where culture and hip hop intersect, hosted by Idris Goodwin and Kevin Coval. This week, the pair talk about Capitalism in rappers of certain demographics, Open Mike Eagle, and much, much else.

Kevin Coval and Idris Goodwin are back to talk culture, hip hop and everything in between! This episode, the pair talk about the new Netflix film "The 40-Year Old Version," DNC rap battles and new music from Black Thought.

Idris Goodwin and Kevin Coval come together again to talk culture, hip hop and everything in between. This week, the duo sit down to talk about OG MC Scarface asking for a kidney, Royce Da 5' 9" launching a mental health institution, and Elzhi releases a new album

On this episode, Idris Goodwin and Kevin Coval discuss the impact of the Breonna Taylor trial aftermath. The United States is showing with its decision that black lives have never mattered in the United States, and the fact Breonna Taylor has been shown no justice, we must only continue to fight. That's what hip hop is all about.

Idris Goodwin and Kevin Coval are back talking about culture, hip hop and everything in between. This week, the duo look toward the youth in hip hop, particularly Keedron Bryant's new album. Bryant is a 12-year-old boy who wrote a song in the advent of the murder of George Floyd this summer.

The census has three weeks left. It's been a challenge. Then, Colorado Mesa University spends $5 million to keep COVID off, and students on, campus. Plus, performer and playwright Idris Goodwin has big plans for the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center. And, the first woman to head the Colorado National Guard. Also, the state has plenty of poll workers.

Idris Goodwin and Kevin Coval are back to talk about culture, hip hop and everything in between. This episode, the dynamic duo speak on the mad releases going on in the rap world, from new Vic Mensa to Jay Z's involvement with the NFL, to the Rza's ice cream jingle.

Basketball! On this week's episode, Bob and Chris lean fully into their absurd love of basketball by reading poems about hoops. Bob reads “Mixology” by Adrian Matejka, Chris reads “windmill” by Kevin Coval and Idris Goodwin, and then the dudes discuss teams they're excited about in the NBA playoffs (spoiler: it's the Clippers). Special shoutouts: Natalie Diaz, Marissa Crane, Chris's dad, Charles Gabel, Kevin Weidner.

Welcome to another installment conversations of hip hop and culture through the years, Same Old New School! This week, Idris Goodwin and Kevin Coval sit down to talk about hip hop duo Felt and their upcoming fourth album "Felt 4 U."

Idris Goodwin and Kevin Coval are back talking about all things hip hop, culture and everything in between. This week, the duo talk about the social unrest and injustice that has been facing the city of Chicago and the country at large, and the resulting cultural shift happening around the world.

Hi listeners! In this episode, we chat with the one and only Playwright, Co-Founder and Managing Curating Producer of Black Lives Black Words International Project Reginald Edmund. Black Lives Black Words International Project launched an online play season celebrating the diversity of the African-American and African experience in today's world called ‘Plays for the People'. The season features new works from seven cutting-edge black playwrights: Reginald Edmund, Chisa Hutchinson, Anya Pearson, Dominic Taylor, Idris Goodwin, Katrina D. RiChard, and Wole Oguntokun. The season opened on July 8th and will continue to run through November 8th, 2020. Learn more about Black Lives Black Words and be sure to catch a show this season at www.blacklivesblackwords.org/get-tickets To learn more about Reginald's plays, check out his New Play Exchange here: newplayexchange.org/users/632/reginald-edmund GLISTENS Sarah: Netflix's Unsolved Mysteries Reginald: Amazon's Homecoming, Amazon's The Expanse, and We Buy Black - webuyblack.com/ Sam: VS podcast www.poetryfoundation.org/podcasts/ser…1/vs-podcast ________________________ Please support Beckett's Babies by reviewing, sharing an episode to your friends, or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @beckettsbabies And as always, we would love to hear from you! Send us your questions or thoughts on playwriting and we might discuss it in our next episode. Email: contact@beckettsbabies.com For more info, visit our website: www.beckettsbabies.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beckettsbabies/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beckettsbabies/support

Idris Goodwin and Kevin Coval sit down once more to talk about hip-hop, pop culture, and everything in between. This episode, the duo talk Run The Jewels, Bruce Lee's "Be Water" and Dave Chappelle's new special "8:46"

Idris Goodwin and Kevin Coval join forces once again to talk on the cultural influences hip hop has on the world. This week, the duo talk on hip hop and the Five Percent Nation, Do The Right Things, and KRS-One

Kevin Coval and Idris Goodwin join forces for a special episode centered around hip hop's long, intergenerational perspective on protests, as well as the work that still needs to be done today.

Kevin Coval and Idris Goodwin get together once more to talk all things hip hop. In this episode, Kevin and Idris talk Swiss Beatz, Nelly vs. Ludacris, Ice Cube's AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted

Kevin Coval and Idris Goodwin talk Hip Hop and more. On this episode, they talk: Jill Scott vs. Erykah Badu on Verzuz, Jean Deaux's new record Watch This, Andre Harrell's death, “The Last Dance,” and more!

S.O.N.S hosted by Kevin Coval and Idris Goodwin. On this episode, the duo dove into the “Rodman Effect,” from The Last Dance doc, the Library of Congress's new citizen DJ program, and the question on everyone's mind right now…does Beyoncé have bars?!

PODCAST SPECIAL: For their first episode, SAME OLD NEW SCHOOL, Kevin Coval and Idris Goodwin talk RZA / DJ Premiere battle, Drake's home tour, and RMR's (pronounced rumor) new single “DEALER.”

In a special live edition of the Cornerstore, authors Raych Jackson and Idris Goodwin read from and speak about their new books, “Even the Saints Audition” & “Can I Kick It.” Stay connected with The Cornerstore on Twitter, Instagram,and Soundcloud!

Idris Goodwin dropped by the Cornerstore to talk about his new book, Can I Kick It?, coining the phrase The Breakbeat Poets & capturing hip-hop’s spirit & history in the realm of theater.   Stay connected with The Cornerstore on Twitter, Instagram,and Soundcloud!

Welcome to Episode 14 of The Poetry Gods! On this episode of The Poetry Gods, we have a brand new "What's On Your Mind?" along with an archival recording of a poetry reading The Poetry Gods hosted at Berl's Brooklyn Poetry Shop on May 11th, 2016. Featured readers include: Camonghne Felix, Nate Marshall, José Olivarez, Aziza Barnes, Adam Falkner, Carvens Lissaint, Idris Goodwin, & Mahogany L. Browne. Special Reminder: Episode 15 will be dedicated to clearing out our inbox, so please send us questions and comments, and we will shout you out on an episode. Email us at emailthepoetrygods@gmail.com. Special Reminder 2: We are looking to book shows for Fall 2016 & Winter 2017. Bring The Poetry Gods to your campus! We would love to do a live show at your university! Follow Camonghne Felix on twitter: @KamoneFromPluto on instagram: @kamkilla Follow Nate Marshall on twitter & instagram: @illuminatemics Follow Adam Falkner on instagram: @adam_falkner Follow Carvens Lissaint on twitter & instagram: @carvenslissaint Follow Idris Goodwin on twitter & instagram: @idrisgoodwin Follow Mahogany L. Browne on twitter & instagram: @mobrowne Follow Berl's Brooklyn Poetry Shop on twitter & instagram: @berlspoetry Follow The Poetry Gods on all social media: @jayohessee, @azizabarnes, @iamjonsands, @thepoetrygods & CHECK OUR WEBSITE: thepoetrygods.com/ (much thanks to José Ortiz for designing the website! shouts to Jess X Chen for making our logo)

Today in 1965 Lawrence Parker, better known as the politically active hip-hop artist KRS-One was born Brooklyn New York.  Idris Goodwin details his early years, including the origins of his name on this edition of “A Day in the Life.”

This episode we are talking about summertime.  What is summer all about and how is it represented in music? Ryan Banagale, Idris Goodwin, and Steve Hayward discuss “Dear Summer” by Jay Z, “Heavy Metal Drummer” by Wilco, and “Summertime” from Gershwin's Porgy and Bess. All that and more—including “Band Name Pop Quiz”—on this month's episode.

Idris Goodwin recounts Run DMC's epic performance at the globally televised Live Aid supter concert, which took place on this day in 1985.

Idris Goodwin on a Global Music Day. Starting today July 10, 2015 all new music will be released globably on the same day. Why? Who? 

Criminalizing Miscarriage Preeti Shekar talks with Shivana Jorawar, Reproductive Justice Program Director at the National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum, about the strange case of Purvi Patel.  The 33-year-old Patel was sentenced to more than 20 years in prison for “feticide” and “neglect of a dependent” after seeking medical care for a miscarriage. Listen to this segment Understanding the Role of Race, Class, and Gender in Israeli Jewish Society Smadar Lavie works at The Beatrice Bain Research Group, Berkeley's feminist of color heaven. She is the author of WRAPPED IN THE FLAG OF ISRAEL: MIZRAHI SINGLE MOTHERS AND BUREAUCRATIC TORTURE, and cofounder of the Mizrahi Israeli feminist group Ahoti. Lavie explains the Israeli elections by looking at how race, class and gender function within Israeli society. Listen to this segment Blackademics BLACKADEMICS, a satiric play about the challenges facing Black women academics, opens this Thursday, April 9th at The Thick House in San Francisco.  The play by Idris Goodwin is produced by Crowded Fire Theater.  Lisa Marie Rollins discusses the show with director Mina Morita and actor Safiya Fredericks. Listen to this segment Find out more about the show. The post Womens Magazine – Apr 6, 2015 appeared first on KPFA.