Poets are expected to be in touch with their emotions. A stoic poet is viewed as holding back or guarded. As a result, some folks tend to manufacture the markings of emotion–a crack in their voice, a tear down their face, shoulders shaking with emotion. When real passion is performed, however, the result is far more impactful. Emon Lauren Black doesn't hold back, on stage or off, and is becoming a forceful and important voice in the city's poetry community.

Recorded live Thursday 3/24/16 at WHPK 88.5FM in Chicago

Music from this week's show:

Reactions - @louielastic

Family Matters - @chancetherapper feat. @Jamilawoods

Drive In - @stefanponce feat. @themindmusic

Window Shopper - 50 Cent