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Reel Poets is a bi-weekly podcast where the real meets the rhyme as two real poets interview another real poet or artist of any kind. It's a place where emotional truths blend with bard-nosed facts, an in depth exploration of some of the best poetry films where cinema meets syntax. Every episode culminates in the performance of new poem(s) inspired by the movie viewing, sure to...Keep It Reel.

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Reel Poets sit down with poetic power couple Sasha Balmaceda-Krawczyk and Jose "Zay" Balmaceda - an fginprtuvx shy of an abecedarian, for an illuminating talk of words and pictures worth a 1000 herds of have you seen dem apples and banaynays that spa... more

First episode we ever recorded takes us into the avante garden of Sergei Parajanov for The Colour of Pomegranates recorded together on one microphone inside Renzo's apartment. Orginally titled Sayat-Nova, after the 18th century poet of the same name,... more

The POETS on FILM learn to Keep it Reel in one of our earliest recorded episodes crooning and full mooning over HOWL. Favorite Ginsberg line or collection?

Apologies if the audio isn't up to snuff, but new mics are bought and after a few more backlo... more

Reel Poets go 1st and 10 things touching down on all that is Flor Ana: singer, writer, editor and their co-publisher extraordinaire behind Indie Earth Publishing. Author of seven poetry collections, Flor vocalizes with Leather and Lace and intuitivel... more

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Debbie Wanninkhof
A poet and active member of the Miami poetry scene
Episode: Reel Poets Episode 003: DEAD POETS SOCIETY (feat Debbie Wanninkhof)
Kc Pen
Spoken word poet and co-founder of Pop Up Poetry MIA
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Episode: Reel Poets Episode 002: LOVE JONES (feat KC PEN)
Dr. Daniel Medina
A poet, musician, and minister
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Episode: Reel Poets Episode 001: Wings of Desire (feat Dr. Daniel Medina)

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Renzo Del Castillo
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5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • amazing podcast

    Reel Poets is truly one of those podcasts that feels like a hidden gem. Every episode is a beautiful reminder of why art matters, because it holds the truth we sometimes do not know how to say out loud. I love how the hosts create a space where the real meets the rhyme, where emotional honesty and sharp insight live side by side, and where poetry films are explored in a way that feels intimate, thoughtful, and deeply human. But what moves me most is how each episode ends with brand new poems ins... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    estee3153
    United States4 months ago
  • A Beautifully Poetic Conversation — A Must-Listen

    I absolutely loved the first episode of this podcast. Hosted by two poets whose chemistry and curiosity shine through every moment, the show dives deep into films about poetry in a way that feels both intellectually rich and emotionally intimate. Their episode on Wings of Desire was a standout debut.

    The guest speaker was an incredible addition—insightful, generous, and wonderfully attuned to the film’s philosophical and historical layers. The three of them wove together reflections on art, spi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gurbet Akdogan
    United States6 months ago

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Audience notes: strong chemistry between hosts and guests enhances insights and creative performances.
What listeners say: intimate, thoughtful, and human discussions that pair film analysis with poetry.
Many appreciate the emotional honesty and the transformative impact of the poetry performed after each episode.

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Reel Poets Episode 002: LOVE JONES (feat KC PEN)
Q: Were you someone that carried a notebook around? Where were you drawing this inspiration from?
I started writing some poetry and I learned that I had some skills, so I continued doing it even as I focused on sports.

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Two poets interview fellow poets or artists, focusing on cinema-informed poetry and the emotional truths in both forms. Each episode centers a film discussion, personal storytelling, and ends with original poems inspired by what was watched, offering intimate, thoughtful conversations about art, identity, and culture. Noteworthy is the consistent ritual of live-poem performances and a chemistry between hosts that blends literary analysis with creative expression, which helps listeners explore film and poetry as complementary art forms.

The show stands out for its format: bi-weekly cadence, deep dives into poetry films, guest voices from the poetry/arts scene, and a performative close that makes each episode feel like a creative workshop. P... more

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