Iambic Poetry Podcast

Iambic Poetry Podcast

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Iambic Poetry Podcast episodes

  • EP 11: Sojourna Jennings - Poetic Butterfly

    Sojourna Jennings - Poetic Butterfly

     

    CharRon sat down with newly published Author/ poet Sojourna Jennings.

     

    Topics discuss:

     

    Poet's origin

    Book's Origin

    Theater and Poetry

    Ancheson Wine Company

    Feature at Luna's with Ike Torres

    Does poetry sell

    Sacramento poetry Center feature

    Page vs. stage

    Her writing routine

     

    Website and Social media

     

    Sojourna Jennings:

    Facebook Sojournapoetry

    Instagram: Sojourna Jennings

    Beautifully Broken Blue Butterfly: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1543988180/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_0W7qEbSRB49SZ

     

    Iambic podcast:

    Website: https://linktr.ee/Iambiczine

    Facebook: @Iambicmag

    Instagram & Twitter: @Iambiczine

    56 min
  • EP 10: J Rowe - Still Iconic
    J Rowe - Still Iconic

     

    Sac Slam champion, Educator & World of women candidate J Rowe(Jeanette Sems) came out to chat with me before the Super bowl game.

     

    Topics discuss:

     

    • Poet Origin
  • Becoming Iconic show
  • Democratic convention
  • Page vs. stage
  • Slam events
  • Ladies of the Knights tour
  • Chapbook in the work
  • World of women
  • Hot poetry in the park
  • Feature with Ike Torres
  • Sacramento visibility in the poetry community
  • Being a professional Bodybuilder
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    Social media and websites

     

    J Rowe:

    • Instagram - @semply_smiles
  • Facebook  - Jeanette Sems
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    Iambic podcast:

    • Website: https://linktr.ee/Iambiczine
  • Facebook: @Iambicmag
  • Instagram & Twitter: @Iambiczine
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    56 min
  • EP 9 Michael Ellis - From the Page, To the Stage.

    As a published author, Michael has written several books and hosted or facilitated poetry groups. Keynote poetry being his primary purpose, he has use his skills to maneuver with young rappers and college professors. His latest endeavor is Directing a Theater play called When I get free, that is poetry driven. Like Hamilton,  there are scenes that have lines but the Poems are the powerful parts of the story.

     

    Topics Discuss:

     

    • His Origin to poetry
  • Poetry: his escape
  • His books
  • His new persona: Inkcredible Poet
  • Keynote Poets
  • Page vs. Stage
  • His admiration towards 2Pac
  • Theater poetry defined
  • Being a Director
  • Math of poetry
  • Word wizards affiliation
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    Event and Social media

     

    Check out the theatrical debut: When I get free at Ooley Theater on February 8 at 7pm 2007 28th Street.

    www.Facebook/keynotepoets

    Instagram.com/inKcrediblepoet 

     

    1 hr 1 min
  • EP 8: Cloudy - Sacramento 2020 Youth Poet Laureate

    2020 Sacramento Youth poet Laureate sat down with CharRon and had an interesting interview.

     

    Topics Discuss:

     

    • Her book: Receipts of Ungiven Gifts
  • Her acting Debut: When I get Free
  • Her upcoming Festival: Literary Legends
  • Her Poet's Origin
  • Page vs. Stage
  • Poetry Slam
  • Her Ambition
  • Her prom dress
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    Website or Social media

    Facebook and Instagram: Signed Cloudy

    Her book: Receipts of Ungiven Gifts on sale at Amazon.

    34 min
  • Ep 7: Heather Roegiers - This was not the plan

    CharRon talk to Heather Roegiers. A stunning Trans woman who writing has produce 2 chapbooks, news articles and, now, Humor.  

     

    Topic Discuss:
    • Origin in Poetry
  • Her Fallen Friend, Tyler 
  • Her 2 chapbooks: Silence is a weapon & Noise
  • Journalism and the politics
  • Poetry Feature
  • Slam poetry
  • Being a Comedian
  • Being a World Traveler
  • Website and Social Media

    www.reallifepretendpsychic.blogspot.com

    www.heatherontherecord.wordpress.com

    Instagram: @reallifepretendpsychic

    30 min
  • Nena Larieze: Rebel Mother

    Nena is a publish Poet & Author, Educator and Mother of 3 children. A Central Florida native that moved to Stockton, California. She released her first book, Activistic(2012), that is a collection of poems and prose of her past. Nena is working on her PhD in Education at University of Pacific. She, now, lives in Sacramento, works with 916 Ink, and is working on her next books: Chronicle of a Broken Childhood and the Sea also rise.

    We discuss:

     

    • Her poetry origin
  • Her first Sacramento Feature
  • Her book: Activistic
  • Living in Central Florida
  • Living in Stockton
  • Her family past
  • Her latest books
  • Her poem: Our way through
  • Poem Excerpt: Stand your ground, Dear America, and Be Accountable. All poems written and performed by Nena Larieze 

    Find Nena and her work from her website: www.nenalarieze.com

    Her Book: Activistic is on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Activistic-Nena-Larieze/dp/0985150742

    49 min
  • AndYes - Sacramento's Renaissance Man

    I talk to Sacramento Renaissance man, AndYes. His work is pretty extensive: 9 chapbooks, full length Book, 2 albums, 3 one man shows. His media presence on Good day Sacramento, NPR radio, Sac News and Reviews, Submerge. We discussed:

    • The life of his late brother, Frank
  • How Wrestling helped his persona
  • Professional Improv love
  • manage major Depression & mental health
  • why he started doing poetry?
  • Literary & Performance poetry comparison
  • his name origin
  • Grand Slam Champion & the belt to prove it.
  • being a circuit Poet (praise to Brandon Leake)
  • his hosting time
  • Operations FreeSoul
  • Spoken word Federation (my victory against Marvin)
  • Poetry myths in modern society
  • affiliation with ZFG
  • who is Ms. MARS
  • podcasting (scenespeak)
  • his Spoken word album
  • chapbook trick (Stacy Gee did it)
  • Writing of AMAN (first chapbook)
  • Poets & Politics podcast (with Brandon Leake, Stacy Gee and Twosense)
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    His website: www.andyespoetry.com

    56 min
  • Stacy Gee: Poetic Buddhist's Iridescent

    On Episode 4, we talk to newly publish author and Poet Stacy Gee

     

    We Discuss:

     

    • Her origin in Poetry
    • Slam poetry and World of Womens' tournament held in Dallas, Texas
    • Being an Asian American
    • Her connection to Buddhism
    • New chapbook: Iridescent
    • B-Style 
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      Website and Social Media

       Instagram: @Stacyspeaks

      47 min
    • Ep 3: Len Germinara - Polis Poet. Backbone and all.

      CharRon Smith talks to award winning Len Germinara. With 8 books & 18 chapbooks, Len discuss his work living in Massachusetts, Colorado, & California. 

      • Hosting
      • Teach Ecopoetry 
      • DIY attitude to Publishing
      • Slam poetry
      • His wife & her endeavors
      • check out www.Lengerminara.com

          

        57 min
      • Auntie Vice: Jill of all Trades

        Auntie  Vice: writer, podcaster, blogger, Published Author, Comedian, Director, Sex Educator, and Chef

        Auntie Vice talks about writing, directing, comedy, kink, creativity, Fat Chicks on Top, and learning to connect with audiences.

        website: www.loveletterstoaunicorn.com

        Podcast: www.fatchicksontop.com

        All social medias: @auntievice

         

         

        32 min

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      Interviews with poets, writers, artists and performers in the Sacramento arts scene. Plus, Poetry Motion Picture review show: Reel Poetry.