[Explicit Language Warning] In this episode the Soulful Sage himself sits 1 on 1 with poet and stand up comedian, John Dursey! Jokes flew and points were made as we discuss performing spoken word vs comedy, how to balance the hobbies and responsibilities of life, and more! Tune in for the laughs and stay for the lessons! John Bursey's social media: Facebook: JMCG and IG: JustJohn

In this episode we're chatting it up with music artist and multi-creative, Aphro XOXO about self-reinvention! What is self-reinvention? When should you do it, and who are our favorite and least favorite artist reinventions? We discussed all of that and more so sit back, tune in, and vibe with the crew! 

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Poet and full-time photographer, Vernon King joins us to discuss the art of storytelling. What is a story? How do you value your own story and how do we honor the stories of others? And how do poets and photographers similarly tell stories? We answer all of that and more so grab your favorite drink and tune in with the crew! (we do not own the rights to the music in this episode)

Aaaand we're back! In our first episode of the season we decided to sit down and chat with you all about why we were gone for so long, where we're at currently in life, and all the good stuff we got for you in season 2! And of course we sprinkled in a lil poetry towards the end! 

Here’s our final thoughts of our first season! Join us for a candid convo as we reminisce our favorite moments, talk about our growth, tell you topics we’d like to do next season, and more! Tune in to share some laughs and good vibes with the gang as we end the season off the right way!

It’s here… THE SEASON FINALE!!! Our spotlight poet, Tyrik Agnew (IG: @ohdontjudgeme) kicks the episode off with 2 spoken word pieces that leads us to our convo of comedy and poetry. How do they intersect? Is there a blurred line between comedians and poets?! Are poetry parodies funny or nah? Tune in for the convo and to hear us attempt to write our first comedic poems! LOL Spoken Soul might be going on break, but that doesn't mean this is over. Our Instagram will stay live while we are planning for season 2 so stay in touch!  (We do not own any clips, or sound bytes used.)

This episode’s spotlight poet, Passion the Lioness (IG: @passionthelioness), starts us off with 2 poems on self realization that leads us into this episode’s topic! Join us as we get personal and discuss how poetry has boosted our self-esteem, self love through poetry, and mental health!

Our first guest ever and poet of love, Julian Price (IG: @thejulianprice), joins us as our spotlight poet Donyell starts us off with a poem that opens a convo for the topic of love! Who writes love poems? Why are they popular? Is it easier to write about love or heartbreak? And can each of us come up with a 4 line poem to an ex or crush/lover? Tune in to hear it!

Join us on another wild ride of spoken word vs written poetry. Our spotlight poet: Jeremiah I'Shod (IG: @jeremiahishod) starts us off with 2 very different poems! We then discuss the pros/cons of written poetry & spoken word, their accessibility, if a good spoken word can make up for poor writing, and more!

Today we’re kicking things off with our spotlight poet L7! (IG: @450mg). We then debate, do all spoken word artists sound the same? Is battle rap spoken word? And is written poetry or spoken word the best art form?! Tune in for the topics and stay for the laughs! Credits: Epic Build up music the storm by Greg Dombrowski. We did not create this piece of amazing music.

Today’s episode starts off with spotlight poetry from Dey’miree! (IG: dey_miree). We then dive in by talking all things political poetry! Does it create real change? How has it been used from the past to now? What can it do for YOU? Tune in to hear us discuss it all!

In today's episode we start off with spotlight poetry from Vernon King! (IG: @vernonleeiii) We then discuss the controversial topic of instapoetry. Does it count? Is it real poetry? Is it worth reading and writing? Find out our thoughts and more with the soulful trio!

We’re starting this week’s episode off with spotlight poetry by the Soulful Sage, Baustin! (IG: baus10_theboss). We then ask, is music poetry? Are rappers poets? Does a line need to be drawn?? Well the jury is out and you’ll find out the verdict by tuning in to this week's episode of Spoken Soul!

The trio is back at it again and this week we’re tackling the big question, “what makes a good poem?”. We also give you important writing tips and provide a new view on Harlem by Langston Hughes. You don't want to miss a thing so make sure you tune in!

It’s the trio's first episode! Today you will get a taste of our life as poets through hearing spoken word pieces from each of us! We also let you know how we got into poetry and why the podcast was created!