In our special pre-Thanksgiving poetry and spoken word episode, we thank our Veterans for serving our country and acknowledge the people who have suffered loss during this time.  This is a healing episode where our hostess shares pieces to help those who may be celebrating alone and/or dealing with difficult feelings and issues during this holiday season.

October is jam packed with Mental Health stuff.  National Depression, and Mental Health Screening Month, ADHD Awareness Month.  That’s why we at Gimme the Mic! went with the Purge Yourself theme.  Not only is poetry and spoken word a great way to express yourself, it’s a wonderful therapeutic way to heal.

Featuring artists: Michele Mekel and Aquil Ali.

Well, it's not liquor.  It's actually the oldest poetry form.  It SOUNDS like something you do with liquor...but it's not.  Let's talk about how to write this poetry form, where it comes from, and what it sounds like.

We call him Mr. Magic, but he prefers to go by Mr. Jam.   Our producer from Jam Music Developments, the MAN himself, who is behind the magnificent sounds of our Gimme the MiC! Podcast granted us an EXCLUSIVE interview (and boy are we excited!). 

Giving us the much desired information that YOU, our listeners and artists have requested about the best equipment to use for recording at home (much needed during this pandemic), Mr. Jam also shares hints and tips that only a seasoned producer could.  You won't want to miss this.

Season 6, Episode 1:  Poetry and spoken word episode featuring artists discussing miscellaneous topics.  Featured artists:  Symbolik Mind, QuYahni Denise, and Illustrious Da Poet.

All good things must come to an end, right?  Well, that's the note that we are going to end our Season 5 on.  Sometimes, relationships don't go as well as intended.  So, writers write about them.  

Featured in this poetry and spoken word episode:  Rita Zahir and NicquaB.

We’re still keeping it SENSUAL for July, so join us as we dive headfirst into SULTRY risqué erotica poetry and spoken word. 

Featuring Al-Tariq Sankofa, Rita Zahir, and Nicquab.

It’s July and it’s hot outside...let’s make it HOTTER with some risqué erotica poetry and spoken word... Tune in and get SENSUAL with us!  Featuring Cheril N. Clarke, Di4blo, and Nyarko.

Poetry and Spoken Word celebrating Father’s Day and Juneteenth. Featuring Gnatee Doe, Loic Ekinga Kalonji, and ButtaFly.

Poetry and spoken word in relation to Love. Showcasing artists: Mr. B Rock, Erin J. Bauman (the Panoptical Poet), Bob Blankenship, Symbolik, and Alissa.