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The Poetry Cafe

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Poetry
Spoken Word Poetry
Music
Love
Relationships
Resilience
Purpose
Death
The Poetry Cafe
Spoken Word
Dreams
Community
Life
Identity
Emotional Expression
First Amendment
Kenya International Theater Festival
Uganda
North Carolina
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Open Mic, Spoken Word Poetry, Live Shows, Music and Interviews with artists from around the world

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Recent Guests

Dr. Derrick Weston
Educator, poet, and PhD candidate, focusing on history; leader in Rubik's Cube and Afrocentric education initiatives
Independent educator and author
Episode: E70: Flunking out to PHD w/ Dr. Derrick
Victoria Lee
Hong Kong-based poet and performer
Peel Street Poetry, Hong Kong
Episode: E:68 Live From Hong Kong w/Victoria Lee
Dr. T
Lecturer and poet featured on the show
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Episode: E63: Brown Girls
Sage Siuma
Poet featured on the episode
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Episode: E63: Brown Girls
Nick Courman
College touring artist, advocate for canceling the death penalty in North Carolina
Independent artist / advocate
Episode: E:59: The Balance of Life and Death, The Blueprint to Poetry and Peace
Shawn Waddell
Poet featured on The Poetry Cafe, performing confessional spoken word
Poetry Cafe
Episode: E57: The Sankofa Session Feat. Shawn Waddell
Suave the Poet
Poet and performer
Independent artist
Episode: E55: Suave the Poet: From Basic Training to Passion and Poetry
Rudy Francisco
Poet and performance artist
Poet
Episode: E54: The Sankofa Session Feat: Rudy Francisco's "Rifle"
Airam Soto
Poet
Episode: E49: The Poetry Hotline w Airam Soto

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 71 ratings
  • Dope

    Dope poetry show!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sdotkim
    United States4 years ago
  • Poetry

    I love his poetry work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Qween Bea
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Production quality and candid conversations are consistently strong assets.
The mix of local and international poets broadens relevance for diverse sponsors.
Vivid performances and honest storytelling give the show a memorable pulse.
Guests often speak to mentorship and community impact, which lands well with arts funders.

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Apple Podcasts
#13
United States/Arts/Performing Arts
Apple Podcasts
#102
United States/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#74
Canada/Arts/Performing Arts
Apple Podcasts
#18
Norway/Arts/Performing Arts
Apple Podcasts
#234
Norway/Arts

Talking Points

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E70: Flunking out to PHD w/ Dr. Derrick
Q: What sparked your decision to return to school after flunking out twice?
A combination of mentors, mindset shifts, and a commitment to doing the work; I focused on time management, dropped excuses, and leaned on motivational guidance to push through.
E55: Suave the Poet: From Basic Training to Passion and Poetry
Q: So do you classify yourself as an actual poet?
He clarifies that art form matters less than the craft—he considers himself an artist and a poet, embracing multiple facets of creative expression.
E35: Poetry is Law
Q: How do you see poetry connecting to the world of law?
Marlaesha discussed how personal experiences and evolution in the legal field shape her poetry and connections, while Julian emphasized the importance of storytelling in both law and poetry.
E35: Poetry is Law
Q: What made you want to enter a poetry contest as a law student?
Marlaesha shared that she has been writing since she was eight years old and wanted to help others through her poetry, while Julian explained that he entered to connect with other students and share experiences.
E33: The Queen City Movement
Q: What were you doing before barbering?
JC shared that he was in the military before becoming a barber.

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The series centers on open-mic poetry, spoken-word performances, and intimate conversations with artists from around the world. Episodes spotlight personal journeys, creative processes, and community-building within the poetry and performing-arts scenes, often blending live performances with candid conversations about resilience, mentorship, and cultural identity. Notable strengths include a strong emphasis on mentorship, cross-cultural exchanges, and the evolution of independent artforms, making it a rich hub for poets, educators, and arts organizers seeking inspiration, craft insights, and practical tips for touring and audience engagement.

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1. Poetry Off the Shelf
2. The Slowdown: Poetry & Reflection Daily
3. Poetry Unbound
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The Poetry Cafe launched 6 years ago and published 73 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Poetry Cafe include:

1. Dr. Derrick Weston
2. Victoria Lee
3. Dr. T
4. Sage Siuma
5. Nick Courman
6. Shawn Waddell
7. Suave the Poet
8. Rudy Francisco

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