The second night of the Individual World Poetry Slam is always full of surprises, and this year was no exception. Hear about all the action first-hand from Bobby Crawford, Karen G., Carrie Rudzinski, Greg Harries, Chris August, Sam Mercer, Ed Mabrey, and Jesse Parent. Hosted by Kevin Spak and Zeke Russell. Produced by Andy Locke.

Episode 14: IWPS 2

SlamCenter is a sports-style show featuring the latest poetry slam news highlights and analysis. Boston Poetry Slam co-host Kevin Spak, Mill City SlamMaster Zeke Russell, and a cast of reporters and analysts bring you the ins outs and overtimes of the National Poetry Slam and select NorthBEAST events. Produced by Andy Locke with technical assistance by Thomas Dodson.

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The 2014 Women of the World Poetry Slam ended with an unforgettable final stage. Whether you didn't get to see it, or you just want to re-live the magic, Slam Center's got you covered. Join host Melissa Newman-Evans and correspondents Rachel Wiley, Amy David, and Tatyana Brown as they break down the performances, the scores, and the key decisions that made Saturday night's show so outstanding. We've also got an interview with finalist Carrie Rudzinski that will make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Slam Center is sponsored by Black Key Press. Special thanks to Kevin Spak for production support, and Zeke Russell for moral support. Slam Center is produced by Andy Locke.

Episode 19: WoWPS 4

Friday night at the 2014 Women of the World Poetry Slam gave us some incredible performances and memorable moments. It also gave host Melissa Newman-Evans and the rest of the Slam Center team a reason to stay up until 2:30 AM. Did you know there's a 2:30 AM? Crazy, right? Anyways, it was worth it just to give you this awesome assortment of recaps, analysis, and even a little poetry. Thanks to our correspondents: Rachel Wiley, Joanna Hoffman, Tatyana Brown, and Cheryl Maddalena. Slam Center is sponsored by Black Key Press. Special thanks to Kevin Spak for production support, and Zeke Russell for moral support. Slam Center is produced by Andy Locke.

Episode 18: WoWPS 3

Thursday night…continued. On this episode we have Rachel Wiley and Denise Jolly covering the remaining bouts from Thursday night, plus an interview with the amazing Janae Johnson. Slam Center is sponsored by Black Key Press. Special thanks to Kevin Spak for production support, and Zeke Russell for moral support. Slam Center is produced by Andy Locke.

Episode 17: WoWPS 2

Join host Melissa Newman-Evans and an all-star cast of correspondents in the first installment of Slam Center's coverage of the 2014 Women of the World Poetry Slam. Scores, analysis—we've got it all! Even an interview with a mysterious (and anonymous) editor of The Titler. Slam Center is sponsored by Black Key Press. Special thanks to Kevin Spak for production support, and Zeke Russell for moral support. Slam Center is produced by Andy Locke.

Episode 16: WoWPS 1

In case you didn't hear, Final Stage at the 2013 Individual World Poetry Slam ended with an historic first. Hear the story from special correspondents Jesse Parent, Greg Harries, and Chris August. Then, analyze the crud out of that story with the help of our hosts: Simone Beaubien, Zeke Russell, and Kevin Spak. Slam Center is produced by Andy Locke.

Episode 14: IWPS 2

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