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Grace Loescher: Proofs in the work

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-yzfa3-d65698

CharRon sat down with Sammie nominated Slam Champion Grace Loescher

 

Topics discuss

 

  • Poet Origin
  • Speak out Sacramento
  • Creation district
  • Local celebrities support
  • Slam poetry champ
  • Page vs stage
  • Spoken word album
  • Previous episodes
  • Social media

 

Social media and websites:

Grace Loescher

Spotify & Itunes: Some Call it Holy

SM: @Gracemakesstuff

Website:

www.gracemakesstuff.com

www.speakoutsacramento.org

 

Iambic Poetry Podcast:

linktr.ee/Iambiczine

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Paul Willis: From Coast to Coast Part 2

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-cq3z7-d60d0f

CharRon sat down with Hip-hop artist Paul Willis.

Topics Discuss:

  • Member for ZFG or Soul Media
  • Sac Ballet
  • Crest Theatre
  • Hip Hop theatre
  • Spoken Word as a Tool
  • African American relationship with Africa
  • Page vs Stage
  • Poet Laureate Trials
  • Keynote Speaker
  • Social Media

 

His Album:

  • The Guardian
  • Downtown Crossing
  • Blue Line to Wonderland

 

Social Media:

Paul Willis

paulwillisishiphop.bandcamp.com

 

Iambic Poetry Podcast:

linktr.ee/iambiczine

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Andru Defeye: Guerrilla Poet Laureate

Part 1
Part 2

CharRon sat down and talked with ZFG Founder, Emcee, beatmaker, Writer and 2020 Poet Laureate Andru Defeye.

Topics discuss

  • Poet Origin
  • Guerrilla poetry
  • Sol Collective
  • Shows he produced
  • ZFG – Zero Forbidden Goals
  • Activist
  • Not so underground podcast
  • Being Poet Laureate
  • Chain link poetry
  • Social Media
  • Closing

Social media

Andru Defeye:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/therealdefeye

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrudefeye

Website: https://therealdefeye.wordpress.com/

Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/defeye

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQHTWhhaAzkS5qhGNfs7Nfg

Bandcamp: https://andrudefeye.bandcamp.com/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1bxrAnUigDsjCgFNXw4QIm

Iambic podcast:

https://linktr.ee/Iambiczine

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EP 9 Michael Ellis – From the Page, To the Stage.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1mW3jEariwoUVqfHGUvFNv

As a published author, Michael has written several books and hosted or facilitated poetry groups. Keynote poetry being his primary purpose, he has use his skills to maneuver with young rappers and college professors. His latest endeavor is Directing a Theater play called When I get free, that is poetry driven. Like Hamilton,  there are scenes that have lines but the Poems are the powerful parts of the story.

Topics Discuss:

  • Poet‘s Origin
  • Poetry: his escape
  • His books
  • His new persona: Inkcredible Poet
  • Keynote Poets
  • Page vs. Stage
  • His admiration towards Tupac
  • Theater poetry defined
  • Being a Director
  • Mathematics of poetry
  • Word wizzards affiliation

Event and Social media

Check out the theatrical debut: When I get free at Ooley Theater on February 8 at 7pm 2007 28th Street.

http://www.Facebook/keynotepoets

Instagram.com/inKcrediblepoet 

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Ep 7: Heather Roegiers – This was not the plan

CharRon talk to Heather Roegiers. A stunning Trans woman who writing has produce 2 chapbooks, news articles and, now, Humor.

Topic Discuss:

  • Poet’s Origin
  • Her Fallen Friend, Trevor
  • Her 2 chapbooks: Silence is a weapon & Noise
  • Journalism and the politics
  • Poetry Feature
  • Page vs. Stage
  • Slam poetry
  • Being a Comedian
  • Being a World Traveler

Website and Social Media

www.reallifepretendpsychic.blogspot.com
www.heatherontherecord.wordpress.com
Instagram: @reallifepretendpsychic

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Nena Larieze: Rebel Mother

Iambic Podcast Episode 6

Nena is a publish Poet & Author, Educator and Mother of 4 children. A Central Florida native that moved to Stockton, California. She released her first book, Activistic(2012), that is a collection of poems and prose of her past. Nena is working on her next Masters degree at University of Pacific. She, now, lives in Sacramento, works with 916 Ink, and is working on her next books: Chronicle of a Broken Childhood and the Sea also rise.

We discuss:

  • Her poetry origin
  • Her first Sacramento Feature
  • Her book: Activistic
  • Living in Central Florida
  • Living in Stockton
  • Her family past
  • Her latest books
  • Her poem: Our way through

Poem Excerpt: Stand your ground, Dear America, and Be Accountable. All poems written and performed by Nena Larieze 

Find Nena and her work from her website: www.nenalarieze.com

Her Book: Activistic is on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Activistic-Nena-Larieze/dp/0985150742

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AndYes – Sacramento’s Renaissance Man

Iambic Podcast Episode 5

I talk to Sacramento Renaissance man, AndYes. His work is pretty extensive: 9 chapbooks, full length Book, 2 albums, 3 one man shows. His media presence on Good day Sacramento, NPR radio, Sac News and Reviews, Submerge. We discussed:

  • The life of his late brother, Frank
  • how Wrestling helped his persona
  • Professional Improv love
  • manage major Depression & mental health
  • why he started doing poetry?
  • Page & Stage poetry comparison
  • his name origin
  • Grand Slam Champion & the belt to prove it.
  • being a circuit Poet (praise to Brandon Leake)
  • his hosting time
  • operations FreeSoul
  • Spoken word Federation (my victory against Marvin)
  • Poetry myths in modern society
  • affiliation with ZFG
  • who is Ms. MARS
  • podcasting (scenespeak)
  • his Spoken word album
  • chapbook trick (Stacy Gee did it)
  • Writing of AMAN (first chapbook)
  • Poets & Politics podcast (with Brandon Leake, Stacy Gee and Twosense)

His website: www.andyespoetry.com

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Ep 3: Len Germinara – Polis Poet: backbone & all

The interview

I visited Len Germinara’s home to conduct an interview for Iambic Podcast due to Gallery portrait additions being placed at Sacramento Poetry Center for Second Saturday. Beside his dog’s infatuation for attention., we discuss about several topics:

  • Living in Nantucket
  • Writing 8 books
  • DIY to Publishing
  • His love to Slam poetry
  • The story of his Back Injury
  • His Wife and her endeavor
  • Famous Friends
  • Junior Rangers
  • Ecopoetry
Iambic Podcast EP 3: Len Germinara

To view his work and accomplishment: www.lengerminara.com

For more podcast episodes: www.Iambic.podbean.com