Nols Nathankski and Vidya Gosain sit down to cook about disenfranchisement at the open mic. Changes in the scene and how to give space to people with lived experience of racism and homophobia.

Vidya (she/her) is a writer who finds the comedy and tragedy in everyday life; constantly searching for meaning in mundanity and trying to tell you stories about what she finds. Her favourite colour is green and her favourite chef is Anthony Bourdain.

They make poems with prompts from Kim Addonizio's book Quiet Genius.

First ever open mic night: @houseofrhymes_

@where.the.word.things.live

NY poetry night - @voicesinpower_ / host: @imsuperdope_

The book I mention at 58 mins is called "Big Magic (Creative Living Beyond Fear)" by Elizabeth Gilbert (@elizabeth_gilbert_writer)

Favourite poets / poet shout outs:

@sumnerbrook

@theadamrw

@zakariyyee

@aaronmccallumhepple

@l.p.macpherson

@hannahwallwork87

Favourite open mics / open mic shout outs:

@everythingpoetrynight

@storytimelondon

@rhymesandstitches

@versespoetrynight

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