Once upon a time, I was involved in Houston's spoken-word poetry scene. Oh yes, Uncle Crizzle could rhyme and flow with the best of them. (OK, I'm kind of embellishing there. I was a'ight.)

I met a lot of verbally talented people in that community. One of them is today's Crizzlecast guest, poet/recording artist Karega Ani. I talk with my old colleague his various travels, starting and restarting a family and the state of spoken-word poetry today. I also play a cut off his latest album.

So, light up some incense and get in the groove!