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Interviews, Performing, podcast, poetry, Sacramento

The Golden Buzzer

Posted on July 1, 2020 by res1der

https://www.podbean.com/ea/pb-4re5v-de7e2f

Brandon Leake has been writing poetry since high school. Since then, he has been writing, teaching, and performing poetry professionally for 15 years. He has won several Slam poetry Tournaments, writing chapbooks and anthologies, creating 2 albums, and running a non-profit organization called Called to Move.

June 30, 2020 – Brandon Leake was the first Spoken Word artist to perform on America’s got talent. With a heart moving poetry performance, Howie Mandel hit the Golden Buzzer.

To learn more about Brandon Leake, Check out his podcast interview on Iambic poetry podcast. Hit the link above.

podcast, poetry, Sacramento

Coon the Poet: The Green Ranger part 1

Posted on June 30, 2020 by res1der

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-futxk-e19833

CharRon zoom chats with South Sac Poet, podcaster, and Host; Coon the Poet. This is part 1 of a two part episode.

Topics Discuss:

being shot at age 15
Hip hop is Poetry
a glimpse of South Sacramento in the 1990s.
Superheroes and their values to the youth.
Power Rangers
E-Legal
his father rhyme book
being a host
first US tour.

Social Media:

@coonthepoet

Website:

Iambic Poetry podcast

https://linktr.ee/iambiczine

Excerpt (all can be found on Youtube):

KingME Podcast EP 6: Seasons

My Anniversary Poem

Coon’s first Spoken word tour Rochester, NY promo video

podcast, poetry, Sacramento

Russell Cummings: The Blueprint

Posted on June 23, 2020 by res1der

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-vxxxg-e0c2f0

CharRon zoom chats with the multi-Talented entertainer, Russell Cummings. This Grambling Alum has a lot of achievemets to discuss.

Topics Discussed:

Poet’s Origin
Grambling (University Life)
Culture Shock
Dancer side
- Chuck E Cheese Mascot
- Sacramento Kings
- Showcases
Poetry side
- Mahogany Poetry Host
- Guerrilla Poetry
Comedy Side
- Elephant in the Block
- Ventura
- Impersonations
Group Host
- Real men Talk
- Black Cupid
Who is Maximillan De Beni Manifestation
ZFG
Page vs Stage
Top 5 Rappers
upcoming events

Social Media:

IG: Russellcummings8

Website:

Iambic Poetry Podcast:

https:/linktr.ee/iambiczine

Poem Excerpt:

New Slaves

Little Ants

Sacramento Kings

All poems are on Youtube

podcast, poetry, Sacramento

Rob Esperanza: Poetry and Politics

Posted on June 17, 2020 by res1der

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-erch4-e01da1

CharRon skype chatted with Activist, Father, Farmer, and Political Poet: Rob Esperanza.

Topic Discussed:

His New York Origin
Traveling to Sacramento
Cultural Shock
Hip-Hop & Slam Poetry
Poetry style: List poem
Nuyorican Cafe
New York Poetry & Sac Poetry
2015 Sac Slam team
Trobairitz: Rob’s eclectic collective
2015 National Poetry Slam tournament, Oakland
2015 Oakland protest
Micro-agriculture
Today’s political climate
Social media uproar in El Dorado Hills (link at the bottom)
Page vs Stage
Top 5 rappers

Social Media:

@robesperanza

Iambic poetry podcast

http://linktr.ee/iambiczine

Excerpt:

Dear Rob

Intent

Black entrepreneurs toured an upscale California neighborhood: https://www.sacbee.com/community/folsom-el-dorado/article243339696.html

podcast, poetry, Sacramento

Brandon Leake: Called to Move Part 2

Posted on June 9, 2020 by res1der

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-8hfa6-df3cd3

CharRon sits and talks with Called to Move’s Brandon Leake. This is Part two of a two part episode.

Topics Discussed:

His Spoken Word Albums:
- In My Thoughts
- Deficiencies: Tales from my Dark side
Page vs Stage
The Darkside Tour
Circuit Poet
Touring Africa – Almost
America’s got Talent
Sacramento Poetry Center Performance