SlamCenter

By Kevin Spak & Zeke Russell

What's SlamCenter about?

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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Episode 19: WoWPS 4

03.24.2014

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 ...

SlamCenter episodes:

03.24.2014 Episode 19: WoWPS 4 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 ...
03.23.2014 Episode 18: WoWPS 3 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 ...
03.22.2014 Episode 17: WoWPS 2 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 ...
03.21.2014 Episode 16: WoWPS 1 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) ...
10.06.2013 Episode 15: IWPS 3 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 ...
10.05.2013 Episode 14: IWPS 2 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 ...
10.05.2013 Episode 13: IWPS 1 Your favorite poetry slam podcast is back! This time, we're bringing you re-caps and analysis from the 2013 Individual World Poetry Slam in Spokane, WA. Learn all about IWPS from defending 2012 champion Ed Mabrey. Then find out what went ...
08.17.2013 Episode 12: NPS 2013: Finals Episode 12, National Poetry Slam Finals -- It all comes down to this. Four teams enter. One is crowned champion. Additionally, Rachel eats a cucumber. SlamCenter goes round by round for the grand finale of the National Poetry Slam. Featuring ...
08.16.2013 Episode 11: NPS 2013: Semi-Final Madness Semi-Final Madness -- The SlamCenter crew brings you recaps of every semi-finals bout. Find out who made finals, and who we think will win it all! Featuring Laura Yes-Yes, Alvin Lau, Kemi Alabi, Paulie Lipman, Rachel McKibbens, Cassandra de Alba, ...
08.15.2013 Episode 10: NPS 2013: Judgement Day National Poetry Slam, Judgement Day Edition. Our third NPS show is packed with awesome, including recaps of all the bouts, analysis of all the semifinal matchups, and the exclusive announcement of the location of this year's NUPIC slam! Featuring Alvin ...
08.14.2013 Episode 9: NPS 2013: Night Two National Poetry Slam 2013, Night Two: SlamCenter breaks down all of Wednesday's bouts. Who locked up their place in semis? Who got robbed? Who completely horrified the audience? Our team breaks down all that and more. Plus, a special interview ...
08.13.2013 Episode 8: NPS 2013: Night One National Poetry Slam 2013, Night One: The SlamCenter team breaks down every single bout from Tuesday's preliminaries. Which teams tied for first? Which teams came from behind to win? You'll hear all that and more inside. Featuring Rachel McKibbens, Alvin ...
08.09.2013 Episode 7: The Big NPS Preview Show The Big NPS Preview Show —; This is it folks: SlamCenter runs through the National Poetry Slam schedule, highlighting the can't-miss bouts and side events with special guest Simone Beaubien! Plus Any Locke gives traveling poets a guide to Boston, ...
06.29.2013 Episode 6: Throwdown at the Lounge With nationals fast approaching, the Slamcenter crew covers one last regional 4x4 bout. This bout featured the Lizard Lounge, Urbana, Providence, and Mill City. Who came out on top and why? We each give our own 3-minute assessments. Plus, the ...
06.28.2013 Episode 5: One Slam, Five Takes Five members of the SlamCenter crew attend the same 4X4 bout--and each give their own, unique three-minute and ten second recap. Featuring Melissa Newman-Evans, Joe Stohlman, and Andy Locke, and hosted as ever by Kevin Spak and Zeke Russell.
05.10.2013 Episode 4: Mill City, Providence, and Port Veritas SlamCenter recaps and breaks down the Providence, Lowell, and Port Veritas team selection slams. Featuring Marlon Carey, Joe Stohlman, and special guest Tatyana Brown.
04.30.2013 Episode 3: Slam Free or Die and Lizard Lounge NorthBEAST Team Selection Madness, Part 1: The SlamCenter crew breaks down all the team selection slams for Manchester's Slam Free or Die and the Lizard Lounge Poetry Slam in Cambridge! Featuring commentary and analysis from Marlon Carey, Melissa Newman-Evans, and ...
03.18.2013 Episode 2: Boston Poetry Slam Finals SlamCenter covers the 2013 Boston Poetry Slam Team Finals. It's all right here, from chants of "Ed!" to exclusive interviews.
02.25.2013 Episode 1: Boston Poetry Slam Semi-Finals The first release of an all-poetry, all-slam sportscast, this episode of SlamCenter chronicles the triumphs and tragedies of the Boston Poetry Slam February Team Selection Semi-Finals at the Cantab Lounge.

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SlamCenter episodes:

Episode 19: WoWPS 4

Episode 18: WoWPS 3

Episode 17: WoWPS 2

Episode 16: WoWPS 1

Episode 15: IWPS 3

Episode 14: IWPS 2

Episode 13: IWPS 1

Episode 12: NPS 2013: Finals

Episode 11: NPS 2013: Semi-Final Madness

Episode 10: NPS 2013: Judgement Day

Episode 9: NPS 2013: Night Two

Episode 8: NPS 2013: Night One

Episode 7: The Big NPS Preview Show

Episode 6: Throwdown at the Lounge

Episode 5: One Slam, Five Takes

Episode 4: Mill City, Providence, and Port Veritas

Episode 3: Slam Free or Die and Lizard Lounge

Episode 2: Boston Poetry Slam Finals

Episode 1: Boston Poetry Slam Semi-Finals

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