This week, we review the Mercury Cafe slam from 4/16/17, discuss the fallout from the CUPSI17 final's stage, Marc Smith, the evolution of Slam, and interview current Slam Master, Jill Karno. Topics include National Poetry Slam 2017, Marc Smith, the direction of poetry slam in Denver, safe space, what it takes to organize and maintain a venue, and Bixby the kitten.