Episodes
[Explicit Language Warning] In this episode the Soulful Sage himself sits 1 on 1 with poet and stand up comedian, John Dursey! Jokes flew and points were made as we discuss performing spoken word vs comedy, how to balance the hobbies and responsibilities of life, and more! Tune in for the laughs and stay for the lessons! John Bursey's social media: Facebook: JMCG and IG: JustJohn --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app ---...
Published 01/26/22
Published 01/26/22
In this episode we're chatting it up with music artist and multi-creative, Aphro XOXO about self-reinvention! What is self-reinvention? When should you do it, and who are our favorite and least favorite artist reinventions? We discussed all of that and more so sit back, tune in, and vibe with the crew!  (We do not own the rights to the music in this episode) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice...
Published 01/12/22
Poet and full-time photographer, Vernon King joins us to discuss the art of storytelling. What is a story? How do you value your own story and how do we honor the stories of others? And how do poets and photographers similarly tell stories? We answer all of that and more so grab your favorite drink and tune in with the crew! (we do not own the rights to the music in this episode) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spoken-soul-podcast/message
Published 12/31/21
Aaaand we're back! In our first episode of the season we decided to sit down and chat with you all about why we were gone for so long, where we're at currently in life, and all the good stuff we got for you in season 2! And of course we sprinkled in a lil poetry towards the end!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spoken-soul-podcast/message
Published 12/15/21
Here’s our final thoughts of our first season! Join us for a candid convo as we reminisce our favorite moments, talk about our growth, tell you topics we’d like to do next season, and more! Tune in to share some laughs and good vibes with the gang as we end the season off the right way! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spoken-soul-podcast/message
Published 07/05/21
It’s here… THE SEASON FINALE!!! Our spotlight poet, Tyrik Agnew (IG: @ohdontjudgeme) kicks the episode off with 2 spoken word pieces that leads us to our convo of comedy and poetry. How do they intersect? Is there a blurred line between comedians and poets?! Are poetry parodies funny or nah? Tune in for the convo and to hear us attempt to write our first comedic poems! LOL Spoken Soul might be going on break, but that doesn't mean this is over. Our Instagram will stay live while we are...
Published 06/25/21
In this episode we explore poetry's ability yo boost our own self worth. We discuss our personal experiences in hearing and creating poetry for these purposes as well as hear Passion the Lioness share her work about this concept herself. You won't want to miss this, so tune in! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spoken-soul-podcast/message
Published 05/31/21
Our first guest ever and poet of love, Julian Price (IG: @thejulianprice), joins us as our spotlight poet Donyell starts us off with a poem that opens a convo for the topic of love! Who writes love poems? Why are they popular? Is it easier to write about love or heartbreak? And can each of us come up with a 4 line poem to an ex or crush/lover? Tune in to hear it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice...
Published 05/17/21
Join the rag tag trio of free-thought poets on another wild ride on the topic of spoken poetry vs written poetry. This is not an episode you would want to miss, and we feature an amazing poet: Jeremiah I'Shod!! Tune in without tuning out and enjoy the place where we speak from our soul and let our feelings flow! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spoken-soul-podcast/message
Published 05/03/21
Today we’re kicking things off with our spotlight poet L7! (IG: @450mg). We then debate, is spoken word better than written word? Do all spoken word artists sound the same? And where does battle rap fit into all of this?! Tune in for the topics and stay for the laughs! Credits: Epic Build up music the storm by Greg Dombrowski. We did not create this piece of amazing music. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in...
Published 04/19/21
In this episode we explore the usage of poetry in the world of politics! Why is political poetry written? Does it create real change? How has it been used from the past to now? Tune in to hear us discuss it all and to hear a poem by our spotlight poet, Dey’Miree! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spoken-soul-podcast/message
Published 03/31/21
In today's episode we start off with amazing spotlight poetry from Vernon King (IG: @vernonleeiii). We then discuss the controversial topic of instapoetry. Does it count? Is it real poetry? Is it worth reading and listening to? Find out our thoughts and more with the soulful trio! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spoken-soul-podcast/message
Published 03/15/21
Is music poetry? Are rappers poets? Does a line need to be drawn?? Well the jury is out and you will find out what the verdicts are by tuning in to this week's episode of Spoken Soul! (You also get to hear an original poem by the Soulful Sage himself, Baustin!) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spoken-soul-podcast/message
Published 03/01/21
The trio is back at it again and this week we’re tackling the big question, “what makes a good poem?”. We’re also discussing our poetry rituals and starting off our new Poetry Spotlight segment with a Langston Hughes poem. You don't want to miss a thing so make sure to tune in! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spoken-soul-podcast/message
Published 02/15/21
Hey y’all! Its the trio's first episode. Today you will hear personal spoken word pieces from all of us and hear us discuss our personal styles as poets and our journey to poetry! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spoken-soul-podcast/message
Published 02/08/21
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Published 02/03/21
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Published 02/01/21