Reflections on a blue sky. Mike reads fiction, poetry and introduces an introduction to an audio-play titled “Cold Summer.” Episode edited by Michael Allen using Hokusai. Beats by Michael Allen using GarageBand. “Aloof,” a poem, from the poetry ebook “Gray: The Poetic Equinox Soulstice,” written by Michael Allen (Amazon, 2016). “This is All I Have,” an original poem, written by Michael Allen for this episode. Excerpt from Chapter 4 of “Being Bettis: The Deleted Scenes,” (paperback and ebook novella), written by Michael Allen (Amazon, 2019). What does a Blue Sky mean to you? Twitter @michaelunedited or email: [email protected]. Thanks for supporting this podcast!

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What do you think of when you hear “Flow?” Ronn Unstopable and AJ discuss FLOW. Purple Wife takes it all the way back to her MC days. Mike reads “I’ll Never Forget,” and another excerpt from “Oceans Moreover.” Thanks to Black Writers Collective (blackwriters.org) for featuring The Purple Donuts Podcast in next month’s newsletter. Anchor is the new home of The Purple Donuts Podcast. Michael can be reached on Twitter @michaelunedited or by email: [email protected]. This episode produced and edited by Michael Allen using Hokusai. Original fiction and poetry written by Michael Allen. Beats by Michael Allen using GarageBand.

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Mike talks new canvases, reads original poetry and an excerpt from a story he’s never finished. This podcast is hosted by Anchor. Send Mike a DM on Twitter @michaelunedited if you’re interested in contributing audio. EMAIL: [email protected]. This podcast can be heard on some of your favorite streaming platforms. Spotify, Apple, Google, Amazon Music, Audible. Podcast edited with Hokusai. Beats by Michael Allen with GarageBand. “New for the One Millionth Time,” “Novel Approach,” and “Wednesdays,” written by Michael Unedited

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Mike reads poetry and an excerpt from Being Bettis: The Deleted Scenes. @michaelunedited Beats by Michael Allen using GarageBand. The poem “Kinda Like Waves, written by Michael Allen. Excerpt from Being Bettis: The Deleted Scenes from Chapter Four. Authored by Michael Allen. The Purple Donuts Podcast is available on Apple, Spotify, Google, Audible, Breaker, RadioPublic.

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Mike is conflicted when it comes to surnames. It’s official, there is no second season for HBO’s “Lovecraft Country.” Bravo to Journalist and my new Hero, Nikole Hannah-Jones on her power move from UNC to Howard. Mike reads poetry. Episode spliced real nice by Michael Allen using Hokusai. Beats arranged by Michael Allen using GarageBand. “New Day” (2021) written by Michael Allen. “Shooter” from Staring at the Wall” series published on Medium (2017), written by Michael Allen. “Listening” from the poetry ebook “Eruptions: Poetry with All the Feels”, (Amazon KDP, 2018) written by Michael Allen. @michaelunedited on Twitter. Support this podcast by visiting anchor.fm/michael-allen64

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Purple Wife shares what “Independence” means to her. Mike reads poetry and fiction. “Scent of Dreams,” “America Needs New Colors,” and “City of Callings,” written by Michael Allen. Beats by Michael Allen with the help of GarageBand.

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Michael welcomes summer with open arms and reads from City of Callings and a little poetry. City of Callings and Hydrate written by Michael Allen, from the ebook series “Staring at the Wall,” published on Medium. 2017. Beats by Michael Allen using GarageBand.

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Happy Father’s Day Weekend! 

A page from an old journal resurfaces. Contributor J (to tha) 9 speaks from the heart. Mike reads fiction. VM the Contributor talks self care. Episode edited by Michael Allen using Hokusai.

Beats created by Michael Allen using GarageBand. 

Tracks used from YouTube Studio: “Disco Climax,” An Jone

“Road Tripzzz,” Ofshane 

“Sunday Rain,” Cheel

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Mike reads things he wrote.

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