The Corner

By Matthew Wood (Rusted Truck Productions)

The Corner is one person’s journey as a father, husband, poet, hip hop head, jazz head, music and word nerd, and seeker of all the beauty in this whole life. It’s about the friends he’s met along the ... more

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The podcast currently has 71 episodes available.

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May 31, 2024 On The Corner With The Ill Communication
Like Ma Bell, I got the ill communication! On this bonus episode I celebrate the 30th anniversary of the incomparable Beastie Boys' fourth full length album, Ill Communication!
As always, the intro & outro beats are by M. Da Glyde Woodrow
Y'all can find me on Facebook (Matthew Wood Poet), Twits (@GlydeW15), Mastadon (@[email protected]), and by email ([email protected]). Please consider donating to: https://www.zakat.org
Beastie Boys links; beastieboys.com
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/ill-communication-deluxe-edition-remastered/716575659
Spotify: https://spotify.link/468ccGVl2Jb
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28min
May 20, 2024 On The Corner With José Olivarez
On this episode I chop it up with award winning and nominated poet, educator, and performer José Olivarez! Come to The Corner with us as we talk about rhythm, wordplay, and how poems come to be. From men needing to do what we need to do, to how Hip Hop is a forever influence on us, to shouting out the great poet Willie Perdomo, we're here for it!
My Connects: email - [email protected], Facebook - Matthew Wood Poet, Twits - @GlydeW15, Mastadon - @[email protected], and Discord - M. Da Glyde Woodrow
José's Website - https://joseolivarez.com/ **SUPPORT THE ARTIST! GET HIS BOOKS**
As always, the intro and outro by M. Da Glyde Woodrow.
Please consider donating: https://www.zakat.org
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1h 9min
May 06, 2024 On The Corner Watching Time Passin' Me By
It's just me, all by my lonesome again. I'm really not that lonely though, I brought four great albums with me! Give the episode a listen and support the artists I talk about! Also, what's the theme of my solo episode titles!? Hit me up at any or all of these ways! Email - [email protected], at the Book of Face - Matthew Wood Poet, At the Twits - @GlydeW15, Mastadon - @[email protected], and Discord - M. Da Glyde Woodrow

nasirjones.com facebook.com/outkast/ beastieboys.com/ facebook.com/miauk/
To Donate Relief via The Zakat Foundation - zakat.org
As always, the intro and outro by M. Da Glyde Woodrow
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48min
April 22, 2024 On The Corner Ego Trippin'
Here I am, on my own again! This time, I go in for a shorter, but pointed talk on one of my favorite topics, poetry! How is poetry used in schools? Is it done right? Or done dirty? Also, let me know what YOU think of poetry by answering the episode question found in the links below or by email - [email protected], Facebook - Matthew Wood Poet, Twitter - @GlydeW15, Mastadon - @[email protected], and Discord - M. Da Glyde Woodrow **Also, hit me up in any of those spots to tell me what the common thread is with ALL of my solo episodes!**
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33min
April 08, 2024 On The Corner With Sage Francis
Yo! I'm back for another season! That's right, it's season 3 of The Corner! Welcome! And this one is a doozy! With yours truly this time is the one and only Sage Francis! Sage Francis is a former slam poetry and battle rap champ and a founding father of indie/underground Hip Hop as we know it, he's been at it for a minute! From his album Personal Journals to his work with great friend (and friend of The Corner) B. Dolan for the incredible Epic Beard Men to being the CEO of his own label Strange Famous and all in between, Sage Francis has cemented his place in the Hip Hop lexicon! He and I chop it up about all of that and more! Press play!
Sage Francis Connects: strangefamous.com **SUPPORT THE ARTISTS**
My Connects: [email protected], Insta - therealmattastic511, Twitter - @GlydeW15, Mastadon - [email protected], Dischord - M. Da Glyde Woodrow, and Facebook - Matthew Wood Poet
As always, intro and outro by M. Da Glyde Woodrow
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1h 46min
February 19, 2024 On The Corner With Ivy Rozen
On this episode I welcome fellow poet and creative, Ivy Rozen! Ivy is a dynamic and energetic creative force and a great human being all around! Listen in as we talk about pretty much everything. We may have even solved the world. No matter what, this is a truly fun energy on this episode. Peace to Ivy Rozen for this one!
Find Ivy's Socials: Facebook - Ivy Rozen, Insta - @rozenwrites, Website - ivyrozen.com
Finding me: email - [email protected], Facebook - Matthew Wood Poetry, Twitter - @GlydeW15, Mastadon - @[email protected]
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2h 12min
February 12, 2024 On The Corner I Be Blowin'
On this episode I hit the mic on the solo to talk about some news, some music, some writing, and more! Press play!
My Connects: Facebook - Matthew Wood Poet, Twitter - @GlydeW15, Mastadon - @[email protected], email - [email protected] My Book - https://www.amazon.com/Analog-Poems-Matthew-Wood/dp/1944878033/ref=sr_1_1?crid=103TZ1QJMWIQQ&keywords=analog+poems&qid=1707706817&sprefix=analog+poems%2Caps%2C231&sr=8-1
You can also comment on the episodes themselves by answering the question imbedded in the episode or send me a voice message by following the link in this here write-up (for now)! Give me a follow and share y'all!
As always, intro and outro by M. Da Glyde Woodrow
Albums and books talked about: Jay-Z - The Blueprint 2: The Gift and The Curse
De La Soul - The Grind Date
Giant Robot Hellboy and Mortal Terror can be found at darkhorse.com and Our Bones Dust at imagecomics.com
So To Speak by Terrance Hayes can be found at terrancehayes.com
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1h 29min
January 29, 2024 On The Corner With Gregory Manchess
On this episode I chop it up with the amazing and multi-award winning artist, Gregory Manchess! Listen in as we talk about his influences, his favorite works, and what talent means in all sorts of facets of life. Press play and join the fun already!
How to reach me: email - [email protected], Facebook - Matthew Wood Poet. Twitter - @GlydeW15, Mastadon - @[email protected]
How to find Gregory: Website - manchess.com muddycolors.com and Instagram - @gmanchess
As always, intro and outro by M. Da Glyde Woodrow.
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2h 12min
January 22, 2024 On The Corner With Akrobatik
On this episode I FINALLY welcome a fellow Dot Rat (Dorchester, Massachusetts born)! With me is Akrobatik (born Jared K. Bridgeman)! Listen in as Akro and I chop it up about Dorchester, Hip Hop, the state of the world, and all of the learning we both got from it all. This dude is dynamic, raps his a$$ off, and is a superbly incredible human being! Press play!
Akro's Connects: Insta- Akrobatikmc and ***SUPPORT THE ARTIST***
Bandcamp - akrobatiikmc.bandcamp.com
My Connects: email - [email protected], Facebook - Matthew Wood Poet, Twitter - @GlydeW15, Mastadon - [email protected]
As always, all intro and outro by M. Da Glyde Woodrow
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2h 8min
January 08, 2024 On The Corner With My Writes
***Warning*** On this episode I delve into my thoughts and feelings regarding personal experiences and the struggles I work through. As well as what goes on with others. I also talk the violence in the world as well. That said, I round it out with some original poetry and album recommendations for your listening pleasure! Be sure to find my book (Analog Poems) on Amazon! As promised the albums I recommend are: Pete Rock & CL Smooth - Mecca and the Soul Brother + The Main Ingredient, STS x RJD2 - self titled + Escape From Auburn, and John Coltrane - Coltrane Plays The Blues + Ballads. Intro and outro by M. Da Glyde Woodrow!
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1h 7min

FAQs about The Corner:

How many episodes does The Corner have?

The podcast currently has 71 episodes available.