Episodes
IAMBIC POETRY PODCAST IS BACK.  CharRon chats with returning guest Diana Medina.  We discuss the manual, Amplify Student voices: Equitable practices to build confidence in the classroom. This manual was written by Diana Medina, AnnMarie Baines, and Caitlin Healy.  We talked about the chapters she written about poetry and storytelling.  We discuss the education system and how this may revolutionize teachers' confidence with their student's learning ways.  Get a copy or your teacher the amazon...
Published 04/11/23
Published 04/11/23
Reel Poets are back with a spooky movie review for the 2017 film, Mother! This movie stars Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Ed Harris, Kristen Wig, and Michelle Pfeiffer. It was directed by Darren Aronofsky.    Snap Judgement Mother! = 8.5 out of 9 Snaps Instagram Marvin - Starvinmarvin09 Auntie Vice - Auntievice CharRon - Iambiczine
Published 10/18/22
CharRon chats with Blogger,Poet, Podcaster, Author, queer, Content creator, artist, former drag dancer(there is more. so, go to his website,demitriwylde.com) Demi Wylde.  We discuss his poetry journey.  His two poetry books: Bitter Blue Pill & All Was Nothing in the Time of Champions. We even talk about living HIV positive.    Instagram: Demi Wylde - Demitriwylde CharRon Smith - Iambiczine  
Published 10/11/22
The Reel Poets review the 2016 Korean award winning motion picture, The boy and the poet or Poet's love.  Check out what we learned about this movie. Snap Judgement  7.5 of 9 snaps Instagram  Auntie Vice - Auntie Vice  Marvin - Starvinmarvin09 CharRon- Iambiczine 
Published 09/20/22
CharRon sit downs and chats with Sac's own Jack of trades(Poet, Emcee, Podcaster, Photogapher, Show host, & Wedding professional), Speaq.  We discuss his poetic journey, being a Wedding photographer and Wedding Emcee, bing a podcaster, and running Roots of Happiness open mic at Two Kava Bar locations.  Plus, I give out some hidden gems about myself.   Instagram CharRon - Iambiczine Speaq - Speaqpro
Published 09/14/22
I had the pleasure to talk with Cal State Professor, Poet, Publisher, Author, and Cancer Survivor - Brad Buchanan.  We talked about his fourth book(second book on Finishing line Press), Chimera.  Plus, we discussed his previous books(The Miracle Shirker, Swimming the Mirror, and the Scars, Aligned), being a professor at Sacramento State University, being a Book publisher and owner with Roan Press, and his journey being diagnosed with Lymphoma in 2015. He has been in remission but he...
Published 09/08/22
Reel Poets are back with a Poet's film review. This is the 2022 British release, Benediction.  A Biographic drama film depicts the Life of Seigfried Sassoon, a war Poet during World war I.     Snap Judgement 5 out of 9 Snaps Instagram Marvin - Starvinmarvin09 Auntie Vice - Auntievice CharRon - Iambiczine
Published 08/30/22
Reel Poets review the 2021 independent film, Dr. Bird's advice for Sad Poets. It stars Lucas Zumann, Taylor Russell, David Arquette, Jason Issac, and Lisa Edelstein. Based on the 2013 book with the same name. Snap Judgement Dr. Bird's Advice for sad poet: 8.5 out of 9 snaps Instagram Marvin - Starvinmarvin09 Auntie Vice - Auntievice CharRon - Iambiczine
Published 07/26/22
Reel poets review the 2020 film, My Salinger Year.  Based off the book with the same name by JoAnna Rakoff. The Movie stars Margaret Qualley and Sigourney Weaver.   Snap Judgement My Salinger Year: 5.5 out of 9 snaps Instagram Marvin - Starvinmarvin09 Auntie Vice- AuntieVice CharRon - Iambiczine
Published 07/19/22
Iambic Poetry Podcast presents Reel Poetry. The Reel Poets review 2019 FXX Series, Quarterly Life Poetry, starring QFP creator Samantha Jayne. Check out the @Quarterlylifepoetry instagram account and the Poetry book: Quarterly Life Poetry - The Young, Broke, & Hangry. Snap Judgement Quaterly Life Poetry - 8 out of 9 Snaps Instagram Marvin - Starvinmarvin09 Auntie Vice - AuntieVice CharRon - Iambiczine Quarter life Poetry - Quarterlylifepoetry
Published 07/12/22
In the year 2022, CharRon produces a Comedy-Poetry show called What's so funny about poetry? It features comics and poets on the same stage at Stab Comedy Theater in Sacramento.  This is the first show that features: CharRon Resolution, Ike Torres, Auntie Vice, & Jokenwordz with Russell Cumming as your Host.  This July: The show's name is changed to Loud Mouths. It will appear on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at 8:30pm PST.   For Streaming information and tickets:...
Published 07/05/22
Reel Back: Slam movie is being reposted because the first one was incompleted. The Reel Poets welcome AndYes to the panel as they discuss the 1998 Film, Slam, that features Poetry Slam champion Saul Williams and Sonja Sohn. We discuss some poems and several scenes.  Plus, we got our first 0.5 snap judgment on the show.    Snap Judgement 5 out 12 Snaps Social Media AndYes: Operationfreesoul Auntie Vice: Auntie Vice CharRon: Iambiczine Marvin: Starvinmarvin09
Published 06/28/22
CharRon sat down with Book author,  Poet, activist,  and Radio DJ: Del Ray Phoenix.
Published 06/21/22
Iambic Poetry Podcast present Reel Poetry. The Reel poets review the 2004 film, Finding Neverland starring Johnny Depp, Kate Winslet, Dustin Hoffman.    Snap Judgement  5.5 out of 9 snaps   Instagram Marvin - Starvinmarvin09 Auntie Vice - AuntieVice  CharRon - Iambiczine
Published 06/14/22
CharRon sits down with Poet, Author, & Performer: Barbara West.  We discuss: her poetric Journey.  Being a performer with Preoccuoied Pipers and Grace Loescher. Being a buddhist and a mother.  Page vs Stage upcoming Book? Check out Barbara's Website for more info: https://barbara-west.com/ Instagram Barbara West - barbaraellenwest CharRon - Iambiczine
Published 06/07/22
CharRon sat with Artist, Teacher, Poet, author, recording artist and Elder: Elder Gideon.  We discuss holistic journey through Italy,  being queer, the teatching of Christian Kabbalah, His 2 books: Gnostic Triptych and Aegis of waves, Page vs. Stage, and being a teacher and his students' relation to his teaching, living in Nevada county and  being part of Sacramento Poetry center. For more information: www.eldergideon.com Instagram: Elder Gideon: Elder.gideon CharRon: Iambiczine
Published 05/31/22
Iambic Poetry Podcast Present Reel Poetry  Reel Poets have a returning guest(our 4th Reel Poet), Danielle Metzinger.  We got together and reviewed the 1987 film, Roxanne.  This film starred Steve Martin, Darryl Hannah, and Shelley Duvall.  This is a modern adaptation of Edmond Rostand French play, Cyrano de Bergerac.    Snap Judgement Roxanne - 10 out of 12 Snaps Instagram Marvin - Starvinmarvin09 Auntie Vice - AuntieVice CharRon - Iambiczine Danielle - Divametz
Published 05/10/22
CharRon sits down with Sacramento's powerful poet, teacher, artist, and one of Sacramento Poetry center's leading founders: Susan Kelly-DeWitt.  We discuss her new poetry book, Gatherer's Alphabet(GunPowder Press). We talk about her poetic journey with some her previous works and being a founder of a long standing Poetry organization in Sacramento. Check out her website: https://susankelly-dewitt.com/  Instagram CharRon - Iambiczine
Published 05/03/22
Reel Poets review 2021 feature film, The Laureate. This film is war poet Robert Graves who invites American Poet Laura Riding to England to collaborates but go farther than expected.  This film stars Dianna Agron, Tom Hughes, Laura Haddock, and Fra Free.    Snap Judgement The Laureate: 6.5 out of 9 snaps   Instagram Marvin - Starvinmarvin09 Auntie Vice - AuntieVice CharRon - Iambiczine
Published 04/28/22
CharRon sit down with Comedian Taylor M. Taylor was a Spoken word champion who wanted to do more with his writing. So when he moved to California, he started telling jokes and persuing a career in comedy.  Then, he did another shift and started being a comedy show producer in Sacramento.
Published 04/19/22
Reel Poets review the 2021 film, the Green Knight, starring Dev Patel. Snap Judgement 6.25 out of 9 snaps Instagram Marvin - Starvinmarvin09 Auntie Vice - Auntie Vice CharRon - Iambiczine
Published 04/12/22
CharRon chats with Placer County Poet and Healer Sharon Mahany.  We talk about her works in poetry and as a life coach / healer.  We champion poems that can be found online(search for: "Sharon Mahany poet") and living in the middle of two poetry communities: Sacramento and Nevada County.  Plus, we ask about being a Page and Stage Poet.   Instagram CharRon - Iambiczine
Published 04/05/22
Iambic Poetry Podcast Presents: REEL POETRY. The Reel Poets review the 2001 release: Pinero. The film starred Benjamin Blatt, Edgar Wright, Giancarlos Especito. Directed by Lyon Ichaso.  This movie gives a glimpse of endavors done by poet/playwright Miguel Pinero.   Snap Judgment Pinero: 5.5 snaps out of 9   Instagram Marvin: Starvinmarvin09 Auntie Vice: Auntie Vice CharRon: Iambiczine
Published 03/29/22
CharRon chat with Visual artist, poet, Activist, register nurse, and Book author: Asantewaa Boykin. Asantewaa is a founder of the Anti Police-Terror Project and a co-chair for Mental Health First. Plus, a co-chair and advocate of Capital City Black Nurses Association. We also discuss her first book, Live, Love + Liberation(Nomadic Press), being release on May 7, 2022. She will be doing a Book tour starting in May.  Check out:  Asantewaa - www.asantewaaboykin.com CharRon Smith:...
Published 03/24/22