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The Poet Speaks Podcast

Amanda Eke
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The Poet Speaks Podcast, hosted by world renowned Spoken Word Artist Amanda Eke, features her engaging in conversations with Spoken Word artists and performing poets from around the world. Tune in to hear Amanda and other Spoken Word Artists discuss performing, oral tradition, and all things Spoken Word Poetry. Most importantly, they tell us why they need to get their words out!

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It's the SEASON 9 Finale!

Check out Amanda's conversation with Mason Granger !

Mason Granger (he/him) is a spoken word artist with over a decade of experience on stages & in educational settings across all 50 states and nine countries. His work cen... more

Check out Amanda's conversation with Adela Najarro!

Adela Najarro is the author of four poetry collections, including Volcanic Interruptions, which earned an Honorable Mention at the 2024 International Latino Book Awards. Her forthcoming collection,... more

Check out Amanda's conversation with Yetvart S. Majian!

Yetvart S. Majian, a first-generation Armenian-American native of Hudson County and Saint Peter’s University alum, is a local poetry facilitator, active performer and literary organizer in the ... more

Check out Amanda's conversation with Larry Love!

Larry Love is a dynamic professional spoken word artist who performs powerful pieces of poetry with an urgent intent to highlight the need for social change. He is also the Writer, Producer and Direc... more

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Mason Granger
A spoken word artist with over a decade of experience on stages and in educational settings, focusing on themes of class, nature, and sustainability.
Schwarzenegger Institute
Episode: My Poetry Reaches (ft. Mason Granger)
Adela Najarro
Author of four poetry collections and advocate for Latina, Latina X arts and social justice.
Letras Latinas, Red Hen Press
Episode: A Poem in Blue (ft. Adela Najarro)
Yetvart Majian
A first-generation Armenian-American poet and current poet in residence for Washington Park Association.
Washington Park Association
Episode: Poems About Armenia (ft. Yetvart S. Majian)
Larry Love
Dynamic professional spoken word artist and founder of the Creative Love Network
Creative Love Network
Episode: Play a Love Poem (ft. Larry Love)
Shay the Poet
Bronx native spoken word artist and educator
Episode: Poetry Me Please (ft. Shay.thepoet)
Brandon Leake
Award-winning spoken word poet, artist, educator, and motivational speaker, founder and CEO of Call to Move.
Call to Move
Episode: America's Got a Poet (ft. Brandon Leake)
Regie Cabico
A spoken word pioneer, featured poet, and teaching artist at the Kennedy Center for the Arts.
Kennedy Center for the Arts
Episode: I Am a Poem (ft. Regie Cabico)
Thomas Fucaloro
Poet, co-founding editor of Great Weather for Media and NYSAI Press, and community advocate for poetry
Episode: LE(t)GO of Poetry (ft. Thomas Fucaloro)
LaTasha Diggs
Writer, vocalist, performance artist, and sound artist based in Harlem.
Episode: TwERK of Poetry (ft. LaTasha Diggs)

Host

Amanda Eke
Host of The Poet Speaks Podcast and a world-renowned spoken word artist known for her engaging conversations with poets and performers.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • For the love of poetry!

    This is great! So glad this podcast exists!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mJw511
    United States3 years ago
  • Whoever thought this up is my hero.

    This channel is amazing. They have some of the best poets in the world today, from all over the world, sit down and open up. In the past it was rare to actually get into the writer’s mind, and this is the only podcast interview show that tries to highlight the story behind the poems. Great interviews, great banter, great questions, great host. Cant ask for more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tony00356
    United States3 years ago
  • Such powerful stories!

    It is so interesting to hear the various versions, origins and stories of each guest from week to week. To know that something as "simple" (yet complex) as poetry/spoken work/writing has brought joy, comfort, passion, courage and strength to so many people around the world.

    And continues to do so each day. Each year. It truly is inspiring and I can't wait to see what the next generation will bring to the microphone!

    An amazing listen! 10/10 would recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jazzyboo87
    United States3 years ago
  • The world

    The world needs more poetry as does the podcast world and this podcast is a perfect fit. The host perfectly gets into the hearts and minds of REAL poets and promotes the fact that everyone is a poet but we all look at it differently. So fun, so education, so entertaining!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    coyote blood
    United States4 years ago
  • Great Podcast

    Great interviews with poets and writers!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Uche-Ray
    United States4 years ago

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The podcast is celebrated as an important platform for spoken word artists, emphasizing the significance of their narratives in contemporary society.
Many appreciate the focus on community and the diverse voices of poets from different backgrounds.
There are frequent mentions of the high quality of interviews, highlighting the engaging format and the depth of questions posed.
Listeners find the episodes deeply inspiring and insightful, praising the powerful stories and emotions conveyed through poetry.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

A Poem in Blue (ft. Adela Najarro)
Q: What would your advice be to those poets who are passionate about writing and want to use their writing as advocacy?
Go out and meet other writers in your community or online. Stay true to who you are and write from your heart.
A Poem in Blue (ft. Adela Najarro)
Q: How has your academic experiences shaped your creative mind as a poet?
Definitely for better. I approached it with an open mind and learned to appreciate different forms of poetry.
My Poetry Reaches (ft. Mason Granger)
Q: How can poets stay balanced, staying true to their voice but also wanting to reach a wider audience?
Not every poem that you write has to be for others; some should be just for you, this keeps your artistic integrity intact while also providing personal fulfillment.
My Poetry Reaches (ft. Mason Granger)
Q: How important is it to foresee, be your biggest fan, be your biggest supporter and create opportunities for yourself?
Creating your own opportunities is essential, especially in the arts, where every great idea has been done for the first time at some point.
Poems for BJ (ft. Krystle May Statler)
Q: What do you think is important that people take away from poetry?
Poetry offers readers the opportunity to encounter emotions when they are ready, and it doesn't require understanding all forms or structures; what matters is what is meaningful to the individual.

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This series offers captivating conversations with a diverse range of spoken word artists and poets from around the globe. With a focus on performance and the oral tradition of poetry, guests recount their personal journeys, challenges, and motivations for sharing their art. The discussions explore a variety of themes such as social justice, community, identity, and the healing power of poetry, providing listeners with unique insights into the world of spoken word. Each episode aims to highlight not only the individual stories of the poets but also the broader cultural and emotional narratives connected to their work, making it a valuable listen for anyone interested in the transformative power of words.

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Recent guests on The Poet Speaks Podcast include:

1. Mason Granger
2. Adela Najarro
3. Yetvart Majian
4. Larry Love
5. Shay the Poet
6. Brandon Leake
7. Regie Cabico
8. Thomas Fucaloro

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