Category: Episodes
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Find more of Jacob’s work at his website and see more from his publishing company, Static Publishing, on IG @staticpublishing. Jacob S. Friedman is a writer, philosopher, mathematician, and the author of Shorts, An Interesting Book, and My Typewriter Hates the Government But I Don’t, among others. His first two works, collections of poems, employed a method of immersion in…
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Hello dear person! My name is Ezra. I’m an old soul born in Bailey, Colorado where I grew up with one older brother and a single mom. I was first introduced to poetry through my mother’s brother, Andrew Medan Karp. After Andrew took his own life in 1977, my grandmother consolidated his journals of writing…
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My name is Jeremy Muriungi. I’m Kenyan. I moved to Spokane, WA from Nairobi, Kenya in 2014 to pursue my bachelor’s degree. My academic journey has been 8 years in the making. I finally got my B.S. in Computer Science in Dec. 2022. I moved to Denver in August 2023 to start a new job.I…
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Rae Monet, the eclectic muse creates spiritually, sexually, sensually; activating the collective “Inna G”. Her soulful, psychedelic sound coalesces stimulating textures and bluesy melodies with sultry vocals to soothe the aching soul. As a poet, the same applies, as her music is riddled with flows rooted in prose. Catch Rae at open mics across Denver to hear…
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Friends of the show and previous feature poets Q and Philip Tran reappear together for a conversation full of laughter, deep thought, and tough questions. Q and Philip are two of the recurring hosts of the Friday night open mic at the Mercury Cafe in Downtown Denver. Q also hosts a music and poetry open…
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Dennis Mulherin is a Colorado based poet whose work deals with themes like love, pain, existential crises, and making furniture. Dennis’ collection of poetry, An Edge Over End Grain, based on his work as a furniture designer and craftsman, is forthcoming, and he is currently close to completing a novel, which we discuss in this…
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Follow BarZ on Instagram @barzbrown and @barzbrownmusic Find more about BarZ and his work on his website, barzbrown.com BarZ Brown is an Independent Artist from Lawnside, NJ. Starting out as a producer, BarZ was introduced to the music scene working with 754/Raw Connection in South Jersey at the age of 14. Since then, BarZ has…
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Lottie Dammit is the pseudonym of a Denver local with a lot of opinions about her own shortcomings. She assembled the moniker from the comic book character “Lottie Person” (protagonist of the social media mystery comic “Snotgirl”) and her own mishearing of the name “Robert Emmett,” an Irish Liberationist. Lottie has always loved writing and…
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Girl Harbor writes haiku. Anime fan, haiku-ist, poet. Welcome Girl Harbor to The Poets. Find more of her on IG @er5in_
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Tony V is a streamer, stoner, and self-proclaimed local poet based in Denver, CO. Tony appears at the Friday night open mic at the Mercury Cafe, and has two collections in the works, one of poetry and one of short stories. Find Tony on Instagram @tony_v_poetry, and TikTok @zanaro420 — Questions? Comments? Want to be…
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There are many names, and really none of them fit perfectly, and even in combination, they only loosely hold the ideas that have so far reflected me in this lifetime. Christian Lewys Carson, Courageous Grizzly, Street Preacher, Comfortable Monk, Raven-Heart Bumblebee, Sacred Bull… While struggling to accurately describe myself, I find energetic nuances and abstractions…
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Simeon, aka Dylan Rudolph, is a Denver based poet who hails from a small town in North Dakota. An Orthodox Christian, Simeon’s beliefs infuse his poetry with spiritual and esoteric principles that describe to listeners the benefits of a life emulating Christ. Simeon loves living and working in Denver, CO, which he describes as a…
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Rapper, singer, poet, artist, and philosopher El Rima joins The Poets to share his work, his past, and a glimpse into the mindset behind his art. Find more from El Rima on Youtube and IG @elrimasoyyo Photo by BarZ Brown (IG @barzbrown) — Questions? Comments? Reach out to thepoetspodcast@gmail.com to connect.
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AJ is the guy behind the bar who enjoys conversations that start with wandering the great outdoors, glide into politics, stumble through pop culture, joke about comedy, reiterate sports commentary, and land safely in music. Also, he hates run-on sentences. AJ is originally from Atlanta, which he proudly claims as the cultural Mecca of the…
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Alyssa Nadolny is a gifted poet with a lifelong passion for writing. Her debut book, “Dissociative Fusion,” is a collection of poems that showcases her unique perspective and poetic voice. Alyssa believes that her writing is not solely her own creation, but rather a collaboration with spirit. She sees herself as a conduit for inspiration,…
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Photo by Simon Shah (IG @shahsome1138) Multidimensional and always evolving, Old Turtle is the umbrella artist name for Kae Barcus and her many endeavors and outlets for creation — writing poetry and stream of consciousness prose, symbolistic universal flatwork creations of what she deems “Beings,” Clinical Herbalism (private 1:1 sessions and education), Yin Yoga private…
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Doctor Ricardo J. Bogaert-Álvarez is a retired Dominican-American chemical engineer and award-winning poet. He was born in Santiago, Dominican Republic and grew up in a hacienda. He obtained his B.S. in chemical engineering at the PUCMM[1] in Santiago. Then he attended the University of Delaware where he graduated with his chemical engineering masters and PhD. He…
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Follow Niko on IG @nyxxpoetry Pictured: Niko’s unofficial author’s photo for whenever he gets around to publishing something in a somewhat professional capacity. Niko is a Denver native, freelance writer, musician, healthcare worker and casual open mic attendee. Writing is how he navigates life in all its messiness, high points, and all else in between. He…
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When she dreams Maria travels to alternate realities. She’s had some crazy adventures and gets a lot of her story ideas from there. She raised 5 kids, mostly as a single mom, and her identifier has been “so & so’s mom” most of her life. She grew up partly in Colorado but mostly on her…
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Nate Hopp is a dude who lets the gift, the grit, and the grime of his mind unwind from time to time with a pen and a line. Follow Nate on IG @knewpoetry
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Sleepy is a dreamer the spirit world has decided to keep wide awake. With no other options to escape reality, he’s infiltrated the poet community in Denver to talk shit, build community, and help create a world that doesn’t need escaping from. Learn more about the Blackbird Renaissance: Instagram Youtube Discord Picture by @absolutemoment In…
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Nathan Pollack’s head is stuck in his own belly-button as a fourteen year-old raconteur/troubadour/swain, an old beatnik poet who never sold a line so he got a day job as a people doctor (not smart enough to be a veterinarian). Even though he has read pretty well since the third grade he never learned to…
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BB is a nobody. A few months ago he started writing poetry and randomly walked into Mercury Cafe and took the stage at the open mic. He claims that he is not a person of words. This podcast he delves into his personal experiences and shares his insights on spirituality. — We’d love to hear…
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The elusive yoot known as Moses. Rapper, poet, revolutionary. Find Moses on Soundcloud and Spotify and Instagram @mosesgraytower In this episode: — We’d love to hear from you! Questions? Comments? Email thepoetspodcast@gmail.com
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Follow Nikolai on IG @thenikolairiddle and at his website. Nikolai Riddle is a born-and-raised Coloradan, writer, poet, and sometimes artist living in Denver. His writing has been described as “diabolical” and often involves things weird, dystopian, and darkly humorous. His work has appeared in Ludicrous Worlds Magazine, Birdy Magazine, and The American Journal of Poetry.…
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Find Cleo’s work at their website and on Instagram @deer.hart Cleo Lockhart is a Denver-raised poet and novelist currently attending school in Portland, Oregon. An alum of Denver School of the Arts, they discovered and cultivated their passion for writing in the school’s seven-year Creative Writing program, and are now studying the history and literature…
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As a very young child Stan became fascinated with the rhythmic storytelling of song lyrics and the diamond shape of haikus. Stan writes to a melody he hears in his head and originally wrote song lyrics. Having never learned to play an instrument or read music Stan transitioned to poetry. Stan started attending Friday night…
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— Find Smiley on: Spotify Instagram @smileygatmouth — [] [] [] Eli is a chill guy that can still fly in the real sky and tonight you will feel why [] [] [] Elijah Lynch Aka smiley gatmouth aka the Flomingo aka Suavocado Jones.Eli is a Denver based poet/musician/event organizer/unicorn. He is also one of the…
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Find Stephen on: Bandcamp Instagram @crowned_lyric_poet Stephen Baird is a Colorado Native whose lyric poetry sprouted over break-beats on the Chicago lakefront during his undergraduate pursuit for the meaning of life. By the end of his decade in Chicago he had refined his metaphysical style, completed his first EP (Bandcamp), and achieved a degree in…
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My name is Dominick I go by Dom. I been in Colorado for three years and looking forward to the next 10-15 years here. I’m madly in love with the city of Denver. I’m a poet that stumbled into literary art. The goal is to a raise a daughter and retire my mom. I’m here for…
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Bailey O’Sullivan is a Denver based poet originally from Chicago. She describes her entry into writing poetry as having “tripped and fallen” into it. Now, if life is an ever-changing ocean, writing is her life raft. Bailey hopes through her poetry to inspire solidarity in the face of the chaos we face and the shared…
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Emma Johnson aka Em was born and raised in New York. From the minute she was born she had a story to tell. Writing was and always has been her greatest outlet. She has written blogs, poems, and short stories. Emma’s poetry is about the black experience, relationships, being a single mother, love, childhood trauma,…
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Local mail-order cartoonist Nic Sequeira is also a painter, author, filmmaker, musician, and poet. His poems are generally either abstract manifestations of his mental state or sardonic throwbacks with an extremely blunt delivery. As with all his work, they ooze Denver. You can get a copy of Nic’s sci-fi anthology by sending $30 ($26 for…
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Mike Chappelle is a Denver based musician and poet. Mike has been a part of multiple music groups including The Gluons, and currently writes the lyrics and performs vocals for Roller Coaster. Roller Coaster’s Album “Now is Different” is available on Bandcamp. Mike’s other works include multiple stage productions such as Dr. Antonioni’s Imaginary Disease,…
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Maggie Daniels is a poet, writer, and director passionate about storytelling through her raw perspective. She was born and raised in the bible belt. The notorious culture of southern grit and charm shines through her words giving readers a sense of home and familiar comforts. Maggie’s work reflects the mountains of emotion one can experience…
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Jase is a poet and visual artist who currently resides in Denver, Colorado. Guided by heightened sensitivity with a burning desire for higher consciousness and transformation, Jase’s poetry brings a multidimensional and rhythmic approach to various topics such as generational trauma, police brutality, romance, heartbreak and collective healing. His first collection of work titled ‘Eternal…
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Emily’s bio: I am a Denver poet, mother, teacher and lover of words. I am privileged to have a longstanding relationship with the Mercury Cafe as a host of the Friday Night Open Mic and member of the poetry community. The Mercury Cafe is a magical and wonderful place to be. I have also poet-ed…
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Philip Tran is a queer native Denver Poet, collage artist, florist, handyman, roller derby initiate, and emcee who regularly hosts open mics and variety shows. Find his podcast “From My Open Mic” on Spotify for live recordings. In May he launched Bound By The Beat, an event combining area rope bondage and jazz communities, and is…
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Born and raised in Fushe-Arrez, Albania, Alisa is a 23 year old poet local to Denver. Alisa immigrated to the United States at the age of 16 and has lived between Seattle, Spokane and Denver the past 7 years. They have spent these years building community, pursuing their education and navigating the life of immigration…
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Poet, photographer, filmmaker, Simon Shah has been a performer on the Denver scene for over two decades. A former language arts teacher, he currently works as a photojournalist for a national weather station. Simon has two collections of poetry, “Miasmic as Me” and “The Last Love Letters,” both of which can be found on Amazon. …
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From Henrico, Virginia (near Richmond), BG brings a hip-hop flow to spoken word conveying messages of peace, resistance, justice, and eroticism. BG also lived for a time near D.C. (Silver Spring, MD) and in Chicago for 6 years. BG has a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and a Masters degree in Public Administration. BG currently runs…
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This episode has been removed at the request of the feature poet.
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You can follow Manon on Instagram: @manon_nadeau Manon is 24 years old and has been writing poetry for as long as she can remember. Born and raised in Western Massachusetts, she first found her love for spoken word in high school thanks to an amazing educator and mentor. She then entered a small open mic…
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Follow Q: Instagram – @qtherevolutionary https://stillblacksee.bandcamp.com/ Quincy Hull (aka “Q”) has been writing poetry for over 30 years, and has been a member of the Still Black See Writers’ and Artists’ Guild for over 20 years. He has traveled extensively, reading and speaking at venues across the nation, including colleges from UWF and FSU to…
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The inaugural episode of The Poets features Julian Thomas. Hailing from Tulsa Oklahoma and Spanish Harlem, Julian brings a Neoclassical style to poetry with nods to the mystical and the esoteric. Julian is an actor known for his work on the series Hunters and the series For Life, and has also appeared on the Tonight…
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