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All Rights Reserved.Sat, 15 Jun 2019 19:45:00 GMTSun, 17 Dec 2017 18:00:00 GMTPoetryBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/d022ed28-1bcb-479c-8f84-d4ef454aff0c_!!.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheardSpoken Word and Slam Poetryfeeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.compoetry,spoken word,slam poetry,slam poet,performance poetry,poet,performance poet,national poetry slam,spoken word poetry,poetry slamSpokenHeardnoSpoken Word and Slam Poetryepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/12/17/spokenheard-with-julie-haag-and-susan-dobbe-chase-1Poetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/12/17/spokenheard-with-julie-haag-and-susan-dobbe-chase-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/12/17/spokenheard-with-julie-haag-and-susan-dobbe-chase-1Sun, 17 Dec 2017 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Julie Haag and Susan Dobbe ChaseJulie Bentsen is a visual artist, poet, puppet-maker, and ongoing student of the Unconscious from Staten Island, New York. She has competed in slam competitions for the last several years but also enjoys making live art to live poetry. She recently illustrated a collection of poems written by Thomas Fucaloro and published by Mad Gleam Press 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoSlam poetry,visual Artist,Slam Poet,Staten Island,IllustratorJulie Bentsen is a visual artist, poet, puppet-maker, and ongoing student of the Unconscious from Staten Island, New York. She has competed in slam competitions1d5547b5-c77f-41cb-863c-e8df58e9830219fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/12/10/spokenheard-with-stephen-meads-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/12/10/spokenheard-with-stephen-meads-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/12/10/spokenheard-with-stephen-meads-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 10 Dec 2017 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Stephen Meads and Susan Dobbe ChaseStephen Meads, originally a Bay-based poet, has been living and performing in Portland for over five years. He has featured at slams all across the country - from Portland, Maine to Honolulu, Hawaii. Stephen stormed IWPS in both 2013 and 2014 and has attended NPS with five times with various teams. He has been featured on Drunk in a Midnight Choir, Slam Find, and Button Poetry, and he occasionally contributes to the web-site Nailed. Stephen eats a lot of pizza, is the champion of pro-wrestling factoids, and hates writing poet bios. More information about Stephen can be found at https://www.facebook.com/whoisthespirit and follow him on instagram at @whoisthespirit. 00:30:00SpokenHeardnoPortland,Slam poet,slam poetry,SpokenwordStephen Meads, originally a Bay-based poet, has been living and performing in Portland for over five years. He has featured at slams all across the country - fr289fc562-9a92-4abe-b6d0-e4653200f96c17fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/11/19/spokenheard-with-danny-sherrard-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/11/19/spokenheard-with-danny-sherrard-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/11/19/spokenheard-with-danny-sherrard-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 19 Nov 2017 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Danny Sherrard and Susan Dobbe ChaseDanny Sherrard unfolds the kind of space wherein stories are created. With over ten years of experience conducting writing and performance workshops across the globe, Sherrard bears witness to the life-giving power of storytelling. He is the youngest person to have won both the US National Individual Poetry Slam and the World Poetry Cup Paris, France. Sherrard is the author of three collections of poetry and has just finished writing his first novel. He is currently the writer-in-residence at the GLASS BOX art gallery in Seattle's Chinatown and a teaching artist for writers-in-the-schools at the University of Washington. 00:32:00SpokenHeardnoSlam poetry,Slam port,spoken word,Storyteller,WashingtonDanny Sherrard unfolds the kind of space wherein stories are created. With over ten years of experience conducting writing and performance workshops across the77f1d57b-ce49-4168-be32-48974f90791c15fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/11/05/spokenheard-with-khary-jackson-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/11/05/spokenheard-with-khary-jackson-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/11/05/spokenheard-with-khary-jackson-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 05 Nov 2017 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Khary Jackson and Susan Dobbe ChaseKhary Jackson is a poet, playwright, dancer and musician. He is an alumnus of Cave Canem, the esteemed writing fellowship for black writers. He has written 12 plays, one of which (Water) was produced in 2009 at Ink and Pulp Theatre in Chicago. He has been a recipient of several grants, including the 2016 McKnight Artist Fellowship in Writing, the Minnesota State Arts Board’s 2012 Cultural Community Partnership Grant and 2010 Artist Initiative Grant for Poetry, as well as the 2009 VERVE Spoken Word Grant from Intermedia Arts. His first poetry book, Any Psalm You Want, was published with Write Bloody Publishing in the spring of 2013. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken Heard,Slam poetry,Playwright,dancer,musicianKhary Jackson is a poet, playwright, dancer and musician. He is an alumnus of Cave Canem, the esteemed writing fellowship for black writers. He has written 12 p2cf56af2-ee2c-44b1-85cf-a94a9eea741614fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/10/29/spokenheard-with-joyce-lee-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/10/29/spokenheard-with-joyce-lee-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/10/29/spokenheard-with-joyce-lee-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 29 Oct 2017 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Joyce Lee and Susan Dobbe ChaseJoyce Lee is a writer, educator and performance poet. Joyce is an Oakland, California native whose gift with words and expression have made her an international talent and a surprise to herself. Growing up ignorant to her own poverty and reared in a hyper-conservative religion that often silenced womyn is what made Joyce Lee the blunt activist and fierce womynist she is. Although Joyce was a late bloomer to performance poetry (she didn't know it existed until 2008) Joyce Lee is the 2009 and 2010 Oakland Grand Slam champion, the 2014 Ill List champion, a story teller for NPR's Snap Judgement and is working on her first book of collected writings entitled "My Soul Is A Witness". 00:29:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken word,slam poet,slam poetry,Oaklandoyce Lee is a writer, educator and performance poet. Joyce is an Oakland, California native whose gift with words and expression have made her an international366c75d1-fd7f-4bff-8970-a678e9b48d2e13fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/10/22/spokenheard-with-thadra-sheridan-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/10/22/spokenheard-with-thadra-sheridan-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/10/22/spokenheard-with-thadra-sheridan-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 22 Oct 2017 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Thadra Sheridan and Susan Dobbe ChaseTHADRA SHERIDAN is a poet, essayist, teacher, and performer from Minneapolis, MN. She has been published in Moxie Magazine, Rattle, Specter, Talking Stick, and several anthologies. She has won awards for her writing from the Faulkner Society and the National League of American Pen Women, and has been featured on HBO’s Def Poetry Jam, National Public Radio, UpWorthy, Button Poetry, and venues across the country, including San Quentin Penitentiary, where she scored serious points talking about her terrible taste in men. She has been a member of four National Slam Teams, was a recipient of the Jerome Foundation’s Verve Grant for spoken word, and writes a weekly column for the online Op-Ed magazine, Opine Season. She is currently working on a memoir and a series of essays. If it has hurt, she will find a way to laugh at it. She charges for pity, and she’s sick of waiting tables. 00:33:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken word,Slam poetry,slam poet,MinneapolisTHADRA SHERIDAN is a poet, essayist, teacher, and performer from Minneapolis, MN. She has been published in Moxie Magazine, Rattle, Specter, Talking Stick, and6536ec4a-387a-40c0-8d6a-52fc93811b5e12fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/10/15/spokenheard-with-ryk-mcintyre-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/10/15/spokenheard-with-ryk-mcintyre-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/10/15/spokenheard-with-ryk-mcintyre-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 15 Oct 2017 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Ryk McIntyre and Susan Dobbe ChaseRyk McIntyre has been a legendary presence on the New England poetry scene for decades. Which is to say, he is rarely photographed and not everyone is convinced he really exists. He has toured extensively around the continental United States and Canada, appearing on stages as varied as NYC’s New School, Portsmouth NH’s Music Hall, Lollapalooza and the very first “Legends of The Slam” Showcase, at the National Poetry Slam in 2006 in Austin, TX. He has also appeared at countless poetry venues, festivals and house parties. He has been published widely, most notably, in The Worcester Review, Off the Coast, Short Fuse- An Anthology of New Fusion Poets, and Aim for the Head - An Anthology of Zombie Poetry. He is the author of two poetry collections, "After Everything Burns"(Sargent Press) and the up coming "The Man at the Door" (Broken Head Press) 00:32:00SpokenHeardnoProvidence,Spoken Word,slam poet,slam poetryRyk McIntyre has been a legendary presence on the New England poetry scene for decades. Which is to say, he is rarely photographed and not everyone is convincede834f712-375c-405d-b15f-5bcffb0477b311fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/10/08/spokenheard-with-justice-ameer-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/10/08/spokenheard-with-justice-ameer-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/10/08/spokenheard-with-justice-ameer-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 08 Oct 2017 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Justice Ameer and Susan Dobbe ChaseJustice Ameer is a Black genderfluid and transfeminine poet based in Providence, RI. Xyr work is a practice in becoming unapologetic and unafraid. Xe is a Pink Door Fellow and is three-time semifinalist at CUPSI, and competed at the 2016 National Poetry Slam and 2017 Women of the World Poetry Slam. You can find xyr work on Glass Poetry Press and Wusgood Mag. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken word,slam poetry,Providence,slam poetJustice Ameer is a Black genderfluid and transfeminine poet based in Providence, RI. Xyr work is a practice in becoming unapologetic and unafraid. Xe is a Pinkff96a0f2-1f04-467b-adb8-b1631112ecb4fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/10/01/spokenheard-with-brian-mccracken-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/10/01/spokenheard-with-brian-mccracken-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/10/01/spokenheard-with-brian-mccracken-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 01 Oct 2017 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Brian McCracken and Susan Dobbe ChaseBrian McCracken is a neurodiverse butterfly on fire who manages to camouflage himself adequately. Except when he’s on stage. Brian's poetry speaks on subjects from radical leftist organizing to mad pride and healing from trauma. Brian's current artistic projects include made pride activism through poetry as a member of Blue Room Manifesto with friend and comrade Cecily Schuler. As a poet, Brian is Oly’s 1st Grand Slam champion and representative at the Individual World Poetry Slam. He competed on Seattle Poetry Slam's 2014 National Poetry Slam Team under the leadership of Seattle activist and mayoral candidate, Nikkita Oliver, ranking 8th in the nation. Brian also coached and competed on Olympia's 2015 and '16 team, and is coaching the newly formed 2017 Olympia Slam Team as well. As an organizer and educator, Brian founded Old Growth Poetry Collective, Oly's hub of performance poetry community through its weekly show, Olympia People’s Mic. Brian is a co-founder of the Cascadia Regional Poetry Slam and has invigorated networks of mutual aid and support with pietry organizations throughout the Pacific Northwest. He teaches poetry professionally to youth and young adults throughout the Pacific Northwest, and was a finalist for the Rain City Slam 2017 Teaching Fellowship Brian believes in the power of spoken word poetry to self-actualuze and empower young people while simultaneously fighting systems of oppression. Brian has been published in Activist Writers, Calliope, Underground Voices, Works in Progress, and three self-published chapbooks, Dotted Lines: A Roadside Manifesto for Word Bleeders, If a Caterpillar Flaps Its Wings and Age[nts] of [In]sanity. Brian us currently taking vitamin D supplements while being regularly drenched in Olympia, WA while staying alive with polyamory, sci-fi, and the actual best dog. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoSlam poet,slam poetry,spoken word,organizer,educatorBrian McCracken is a neurodiverse butterfly on fire who manages to camouflage himself adequately. Except when he’s on stage. Brian's poetry speaks on subjects f2e79ef57-aeda-43a5-ab0f-de96fd1e6c38fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/09/24/spokenheard-with-jonathan-samuel-eddie-and-susan-dobbe-chase-1Poetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/09/24/spokenheard-with-jonathan-samuel-eddie-and-susan-dobbe-chase-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/09/24/spokenheard-with-jonathan-samuel-eddie-and-susan-dobbe-chase-1Sun, 24 Sep 2017 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Jonathan Samuel Eddie and Susan Dobbe ChaseJonathan Samuel Eddie is a spoken word comedian hailing from Columbus, GA. This alumnus of Georgia Southern represented the city of Atlanta at the National Poetry Slam competition as a member of the 2012 and 2014 Art Amok Poetry Slam Teams, as well as 2015 Java Monkey Team. He was also the 2012 and 2014 Grand Slam Champion at Art Amok. At the 2014 and 2015 Southern Fried Regional Poetry Festival, he ranked among the top 10 individual competing poets. With support from Alternate ROOTS, he most recently penned and staged the one man show, Journey Here, which candidly chronicled his life as a writer/performer, black man, teaching artist, and caregiver for his mother, whom was living with Alzheimer's. He published his first chapbook, "A Whole Notha Kinda Missing" in late 2016. He was a featured stand up comic at the 2014 Black Box Comedy Festival in Atlanta, GA. An avid thespian, he has written, directed, produced and performed in numerous stage plays. He currently serves as the founder/director of the Fountain City Teen Poetry Slam, an organization that inspires youth to use their creativity as a positive outlet in their daily lives. 00:32:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken Word,Slam poet,Slam poetry,Comedian,GeorgisJonathan Samuel Eddie is a spoken word comedian hailing from Columbus, GA. This alumnus of Georgia Southern represented the city of Atlanta at the National Poethttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/09/03/spokenheard-with-daniel-lisi-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/09/03/spokenheard-with-daniel-lisi-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/09/03/spokenheard-with-daniel-lisi-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 03 Sep 2017 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Daniel Lisi and Susan Dobbe Chase Daniel Lisi is a multi-platform producer.  He is invoved with GAME OVER, a video game development studio; NOT A CULT, a publishing house;THE FLOAT MUSEUM, a virtual realitycuration of digital art and  ART SHARE LA,  an arts non-profit and gallery.in downtown Los Angeles. Mr. Lisi has recently produced the virtual reality projects:Jane the Baptist by Jesse Fleming, I Steal hunder by Paul W. Waddell and Google Gardening by Judith Sonniken.  His recent book publications include ICONS by Parker Day and Used Paintings by Max Maslansky.  His personal publications include World of Warcraft published via Boss Fight Books and "The Crushing Design of World of World of Warcraft's Big Raids" published by Kotaku. 00:30:00SpokenHeardnowriter,publisher,video game,virtual reality,producerDaniel Lilsi is a multi platform and multi-talented producer. He is involved in Game Over, a video game development studio; Not a Cult, a publishing house & Flohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/08/20/spokenheard-with-adriana-es-ramierez-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/08/20/spokenheard-with-adriana-es-ramierez-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/08/20/spokenheard-with-adriana-es-ramierez-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 20 Aug 2017 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Adriana Es Ramierez and Susan Dobbe ChaseAdriana E. Ramírez is a Mexican-Colombian writer, critic, and performance poet based in Pittsburgh. She won the inaugural PEN/Fusion Emerging Writers Prize in 2015 for her novella-length work of nonfiction, Dead Boys (Little A, 2016), and in 2016 she was named Critic at Large for the Los Angeles Times Book Section. Her essays and poems have also appeared in the Los Angeles Review of Books, Guernica/PEN America, Literary Hub, Convolution, HEArt, Apogee, and on Nerve.com. Once a nationally ranked slam poet, she cofounded the Pittsburgh Poetry Collective and continues to perform on stages around the country. She and novelist Angie Cruz founded Aster(ix) Journal, a literary journal giving voice to the censored and the marginalized. Her debut full-length work of nonfiction, The Violence, is forthcoming from Scribner. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken Word,Critic,Slam Poet,Literary Journal,Performance poetryAdriana E. Ramírez is a Mexican-Colombian writer, critic, and performance poet based in Pittsburgh. She won the inaugural PEN/Fusion Emerging Writers Prize in 2http://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/08/13/spokenheard-with-cola-rum-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/08/13/spokenheard-with-cola-rum-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/08/13/spokenheard-with-cola-rum-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 13 Aug 2017 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Cola Rum and Susan Dobbe ChaseSome say he’s jaded, cynical, obnoxious, and politically incorrect but one label that they can never place on him is “Reserved”.  Christened the “Infamous”, by his poetry peers; Cola Rum is a poet, spoken-word artist, essayist, and writer that refused to be put in a systematic box of normality.  Hailing from Jacksonville, Florida, now living in the post-industrial renaissance of Atlanta, Georgia, He’s been blessed and cursed with the ability to blatantly talk about the true existence of this painful and joyous experience called life. In his cynical yet refreshing, dark though humorous verbal assault on the human mind, you can find that there is another level of entertainment and enlightenment existing deep within us. For 19 years his art has taken him all across the globe performing on television shows, lecturing on creative writing at Universities and featuring in various art documentaries, he is currently putting the final touches on a double-novel, “Naaah nigga I aint doing a fucking double!” 00:32:00SpokenHeardnoAtlanta,Spoken Word,Essayist,Slam PoetrySome say he’s jaded, cynical, obnoxious, and politically incorrect but one label that they can never place on him is “Reserved”. Christened the “Infamous”, byhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/08/06/spokenheard-with-mama-oroki-rice-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/08/06/spokenheard-with-mama-oroki-rice-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/08/06/spokenheard-with-mama-oroki-rice-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 06 Aug 2017 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Mama Oroki Rice and Susan Dobbe ChaseNative Chicagoan, Mama Oroki Rice is a renowned multimedia artist, social activist, and founder of Sisters on A Journey, a healing ministry for women. This dynamic artist survived childhood trauma, along with mental illness, substance addiction and incarceration as an adult. Mama Oroki has channeled her own challenges into inspiring artistry with phenomenal results. Today, she works through her organization, Sisters on A Journey, serving her community as a licensed social justice minister, writer, actress director, and retreat facilitator.   Mama Oroki first hit the stage as a seven year after snagging the role of Mary in her school’s Christmas pageant. By eighth grade, Mama Oroki has progressed to playing Maria in a production of West Side Story.  Ever the artist, Mama Oroki penned and performed poetry and plays during her time at Lake View High School.  She continued to hone her craft while at Northern Illinois University as a member of the Black Theater Association.  Mama Oroki has acted, directed, and/or produced pieces in conjunction with the University of Wisconsin Odyssey Project, Trinity United Church of Christ’s Adult Drama Ministry and the Hyde Park Community Players. Most recently she brought to life the role of Gingy in the staged-reading of Love, Loss, and What I Wore. Mama Oroki  is in the process of forming her own community theater company which will focus on staged-readings.    Mama Oroki  engages her creative gifts to aid in self and communal healing using spoken & written word, body movement, and music in the healing process.   00:32:00SpokenHeardnomultimedia artist,social activist,Sisters on A Journey,Spoken Word,ChicagoNative Chicagoan, Mama Oroki Rice is a renowned multimedia artist, social activist, and founder of Sisters on A Journey, a healing ministry for women. This dynahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/07/23/spokenheard-with-critter-martin-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/07/23/spokenheard-with-critter-martin-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/07/23/spokenheard-with-critter-martin-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 23 Jul 2017 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Critter Martin and Susan Dobbe ChaseCritter has been writing since they were 17, but only started writing poetry in the last year. Their writing has included fanfiction, zines, witchy blogging, and pagan essays. The Tilty Flat artist's collective and the ProvSlam stage have both contributed gratly to their voice, for which they are deeply grateful. Critter's current projects include an upcoming chapbook and an experimental dialogue-based performance piece with Rose Jermusyk. 00:29:00SpokenHeardnospoken word,poetry slam,slam poet,performance poetryCritter has been writing since they were 17, but only started writing poetry in the last year. Their writing has included fanfiction, zines, witchy blogging, anhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/07/16/spokenheard-with-cameron-woods-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/07/16/spokenheard-with-cameron-woods-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/07/16/spokenheard-with-cameron-woods-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 16 Jul 2017 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Cameron Woods and Susan Dobbe ChaseCameron Woods has been writing since childhood, when she wrote mostly short stories, mostly after bedtime, mostly in her bedroom closet on top of all the shoes. As an adult, she began focusing on poems and using a desk. Cam spent eight years in Chicago, where she first tagged along with a friend to a poetry slam, started reading words out loud, and was lucky enough to land on some of the city’s best slam and open mic stages including Mental Graffiti, Lethal Poetry, The Uptown Poetry Slam, and In One Ear at the Heartland Cafe. Her recent features include “In One Ear”, “Spilled Milk,” and the Glenwood Arts Festival. She was also a featured ensemble member on the “Poet at the End of the World” podcast, has been published in “The Legendary,” and is the author of a little chapbook called "Dearie.” Cam now lives in her home state of Iowa, where she enjoys distance running, looking up at the stars, and wearing dresses with pockets. She is currently at work on chapbook number two. 00:30:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken word,slam poetry,slam poet,performance poetry,chicagoCameron Woods has been writing since childhood, when she wrote mostly short stories, mostly after bedtime, mostly in her bedroom closet on top of all the shoes.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/07/09/spokenheard-with-tamika-georgia-me-harper-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/07/09/spokenheard-with-tamika-georgia-me-harper-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/07/09/spokenheard-with-tamika-georgia-me-harper-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 09 Jul 2017 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Tamika 'Georgia Me' Harper and Susan Dobbe ChaseTune in and listen to a phenomenal poetry event this Sunday on SpokenHeard with Susan Dobbe Chase featuring Tamika, "Georgia Me" Harper. Tamika Harper is a Tony, Emmy, Peabody, BAFFTA and Kuumba award winner who has appeared on NBC, VH1, BET, MTV, Oxygen, CNN, ABC,HBO, PBS and several local affiliates across the nation: She has Russell Simmons presents Def Poetry Jam, HBO Def Poetry (seven appearances), Madea Goes to Jail, Unspoken Words ,Verses&Flow Season 1 Finale, The Today Show, MTV "I Used to be Fat" episode 113, BET Lyric Cafe All Star TV, Carson Daly, and BET's Monique Show are among the television shows she has appeared on. This will be a true inspiration. Listen. Enjoy. Marvel. 00:32:00SpokenHeardnospoken word,Atlanta,performance poetry,slam poetry,poetTune in and listen to a phenomenal poetry event this Sunday on SpokenHeard with Susan Dobbe Chase featuring Tamika, "Georgia Me" Harper. Tamika Harper is a Tonyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/07/02/spokenheard-with-jeff-taylor-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/07/02/spokenheard-with-jeff-taylor-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/07/02/spokenheard-with-jeff-taylor-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 02 Jul 2017 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Jeff Taylor and Susan Dobbe ChaseJeff Taylor is the author of the chapbook Heroes Make Better Sandwiches Than People, and editor of broken pencils press, his poems appear on-line in Word Riot and Maps For Teeth. 00:29:00SpokenHeardnospoken word,poet,poetry,Rhode Islandjeff taylor is the author of the chapbook Heroes Make Better Sandwiches Than People, and editor of broken pencils press, his poems appear on-line in Word Riot ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/05/21/spokenheard-with-ebo-barton-and-susan-dobbe-chase-1Poetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/05/21/spokenheard-with-ebo-barton-and-susan-dobbe-chase-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/05/21/spokenheard-with-ebo-barton-and-susan-dobbe-chase-1Sun, 21 May 2017 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Ebo Barton and Susan Dobbe ChaseEbo Barton is a genderqueer, Black and Filipino poet and artist. They are currently ranked 5th in the world at Individual World Poetry Slam. Their play, "Rising Up" debuts in May in Seattle. They believe in the power of language and art as tool for revolution. 00:30:00SpokenHeardnopoetry,spoken word,slam poetry,slam poet,performance poetryEbo Barton is a genderqueer, Black and Filipino poet and artist. They are currently ranked 5th in the world at Individual World Poetry Slam. Their play, "Risihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/05/14/spokenheard-with-rik-vazquez-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/05/14/spokenheard-with-rik-vazquez-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/05/14/spokenheard-with-rik-vazquez-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 14 May 2017 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Rik Vazquez and Susan Dobbe ChaseRIK Vazquez, is Chicago’s best kept secret. As performance poet, writing coach, slam champ, dragon tamer, and teddy bear smuggler, RIK’s poetry has silenced a room with haunting surrealism or incited a riot of laughter with autobiographical narratives. RIK has been a member of poetry collectives such as Lethal Poetry, Four Star Poets, and Marc Smith’s Speak’Easy Ensemble. Bouncing around the country RIK has been tackling sociological issues through his poems since 2005.  2015- RIK competed with Lethal Poetry in a Midwest grudge match known as Win And You’re In. From there he went on to coach the Lethal Poetry Team headed to Rustbelt, as well as the Lethal Poetry Team headed to the National Poetry Slam. 2014- RIK slammed with the Lethal poetry team at Rustbelt. 2013- RIK coached the Lethal Poetry team for National Poetry Slam. 2012- Green Mill and represented Chicago on the RIK became the slam Champ of the very last Green Mill team to compete at the National Poetry Slam. That year he also competed with the 4 Star Poets at Rustbelt, the Midwest regional slam, while simultaneously competing on the Lethal Poetry team at Southern Fried, the southern regional slam. 2011- RIK competed on the Mental Graffiti at the National Poetry Slam. 2009- RIK competed on the Mental Graffiti at the National Poetry Slam. Endorsements “Known for the poems that break you in half, what most people don’t know about RIK is that he’s a funny MFer. The only thing that would make him better is if he stopped eating and drinking all the pizza crust and expired milk from my fridge.” – Marc Smith "If you did a live autopsy on Rik Vazquez, you would see 100% of his insides contained his giant heart. But please don't do that. The world still needs him." – Robbie Q Telfer RIK is the third best poet in this family. – RIK’s Mom I’m the only poet in this family. – RIK 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoSlam Poet,slam Poetry,spoken word,Chicago poetry,performance poetryRIK Vazquez, is Chicago’s best kept secret. As performance poet, writing coach, slam champ, dragon tamer, and teddy bear smuggler, RIK’s poetry has silenced ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/04/30/spokenheard-with-dain-maggie-down-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/04/30/spokenheard-with-dain-maggie-down-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/04/30/spokenheard-with-dain-maggie-down-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 30 Apr 2017 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Dain Maggie Down and Susan Dobbe ChaseDain Maggie Down is a Non-Binary storyteller, writer, and advocate. They are originally from New Jersey, have been to 45 states, and currently reside in Columbus, Ohio. They have self-published chapbooks of poetry, been included in several online literary journals, and is a cat person pretending to be a dog person. You can find them on twitter @dainmaggiedown. 00:28:00SpokenHeardnopoetry Slam,slam poetry,spoken word,ClevelandDain Maggie Down is a Non-Binary storyteller, writer, and advocate. They are originally from New Jersey, have been to 45 states, and currently reside in Columbhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/03/26/spokenheard-with-omar-holman-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/03/26/spokenheard-with-omar-holman-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/03/26/spokenheard-with-omar-holman-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 26 Mar 2017 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Omar Holman and Susan Dobbe ChaseA Rutgers graduate, Omar Holmon started out doing poetry just to see what he could get away with saying at upscale events. Omar has been featured in Laphroaig Whiskey (commercial), Ted X, Button Poetry, Verses and Flow. His writings can be found in The Legendary, Pank, The Serotonin Factory, Aim for the Head, and The Used Furniture Review, After a lot of years competing in slam poetry, Omar can now usually be found contributing essays on Black Nerd Problems, a website he co-founded with Will Evans. Meaning, whenever you see a nerd talking comics or cartoons, look in their fandom… you’ll see Omar. 00:30:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken word,slam poet,slam poetry,Black Nerd ProblemsA Rutgers graduate, Omar Holmon started out doing poetry just to see what he could get away with saying at upscale events. Omar has been featured in Laphroaig Whttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/03/19/spokenheard-with-jack-tapestry-and-susan-dobbe-chase-1Poetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/03/19/spokenheard-with-jack-tapestry-and-susan-dobbe-chase-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/03/19/spokenheard-with-jack-tapestry-and-susan-dobbe-chase-1Sun, 19 Mar 2017 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Jack Tapestry and Susan Dobbe ChaseSince 1997, Jack Tapestry has been a staple of the OKC poetry community. Transitioning between poet, host, slammaster, and comedian his words run a gauntlet from the profound to the profane. "The best poet you've never heard of."- Shane Koyczan. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnospoken word,slam poetry,slam poet,Oklahoma CitySince 1997, Jack Tapestry has been a staple of the OKC poetry community. Transitioning between poet, host, slammaster, and comedian his words run a gauntlet frohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/01/22/spokenheard-with-rj-walker-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/01/22/spokenheard-with-rj-walker-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/01/22/spokenheard-with-rj-walker-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 22 Jan 2017 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with RJ Walker and Susan Dobbe ChaseRJ Walker is a performance poet from Salt Lake City, Utah. RJ Has performed at the national poetry slam thrice, representing Salt Lake City, and Sugar House Utah. He has also represented Sugar House twice at the Individual world poetry slam, where he was a showcased poet on final stage. He is currently ranked 18th in the world of slam poetry. He is the host and operator of The Greenhouse Effect Open Mic, SLC’s longest running and most popular open mic style event. He is also the president of the Wasatch Wordsmiths, a Nonprofit organization which promotes spoken word in Salt Lake City. His poem, Deceit & I, received viral reception on youtube and imgur, published in journals like A Plus, EMS1, and EMSWorld with over 400,000 cumulative Views 00:29:00SpokenHeardnoperformance poetry,slam poet,slam poetry,spoken wordRJ Walker is a performance poet from Salt Lake City, Utah. RJ Has performed at the national poetry slam thrice, representing Salt Lake City, and Sugar House Utahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/01/09/spokenheard-with-slangston-hughes-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/01/09/spokenheard-with-slangston-hughes-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2017/01/09/spokenheard-with-slangston-hughes-and-susan-dobbe-chaseMon, 09 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Slangston Hughes and Susan Dobbe ChaseSlangston Hughes was the first ever Word War grand slam champion in 2008 (Baltimore) and the 2010 Baltimore Crown Awards "Poet of the Year" recipient. His work has been published in the Poets ‘ America anthology via the Kratz Creative Writing Center. Slangston’s published his first collaborative literary work “Writers’ Alchemy with prosaist Devlon E. Waddell as part of E.M.B.O.D.Y. In addition Slangston is the founder of Speak Out: Slammageddon and was a member of the Slammageddon Baltimore Adult Slam Team in 2015 that finished ranked number 1 in the country at the National Poetry Slam. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken word,slam poetry,slam poet,performance poetrySlangston Hughes was the first ever Word War grand slam champion in 2008 (Baltimore) and the 2010 Baltimore Crown Awards "Poet of the Year" recipient. His workhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/12/03/spokenheard-with-gabriel-de-los-reyes-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/12/03/spokenheard-with-gabriel-de-los-reyes-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/12/03/spokenheard-with-gabriel-de-los-reyes-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSat, 03 Dec 2016 22:30:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Gabriel de los Reyes and Susan Dobbe ChaseGabriel De Los Reyes is an emerging artist with talents in the Hip Hop and Production Field. He is currently acting in Shakespeare Miami’s “Merchant of Venice”. He has graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison off a full-ride scholarship for his artistic talents. Born in Sacramento, CA and raised in Miami, FL, Gabriel is one of the most diverse, undeniable rising forces in the Hip Hop community. Before working with the First Wave Hip Hop Theatre Collective at the University of Wisconsin – Madison, the first scholarship program of its kind in the world, Gabriel was a leader and pioneer for the youth poetry movement in Miami. Gabriel has won the city's Poetry Slam 3 years in a row ('06, '07, '08). In 2006, he was the Inaugural Poet for the Miami Beach Art Season showcase at the Jackie Gleason Theatre. Gabriel was also a finalist Slam Champion in both the International Brave New Voices competition in 2005, as well as a Slam Champion at the Collegiate Poetry Slam in 2008. He has performed his work on radio stations, from Miami's Power 96 to California's KDAY, the latter which was for the annual Rock the Bells Hip Hop Festival. A recent ad campaign prospect for Fathead, Gabriel has opened up for Def Poets Rives, Shihan the Poet, and Beau Sia, as well as musical acts Wale, Fat Joe, and Ludacris. He has also DJ’ed for poet Lemon Andersen. Incorporating his showman skills as a Poet, MC, Beat Boxer, and DJ, at 20 he entered into the Hip Hop theatre world, premiering an excerpt from his one man show "The Wheelz" at the 9th Annual Hip Hop Theatre Festival held in New York City. Gabriel was also recruited to participate in the Contacting the World Theatre Festival in 2010, held in Manchester, UK, performing ensemble works he co-wrote on. Now 26, Gabriel has 370 songs prepared and is performing around Miami. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken word,Poetry Slam,Hip Hop Theater,MC,BeatboxerGabriel De Los Reyes is an emerging artist with talents in the Hip Hop and Production Field. He is currently acting in Shakespeare Miami’s “Merchant of Venice”http://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/11/27/spokenheard-with-mark-skzypczak-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/11/27/spokenheard-with-mark-skzypczak-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/11/27/spokenheard-with-mark-skzypczak-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 27 Nov 2016 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Mark Skzypczak and Susan Dobbe ChaseMark Skrzypczak is from New Jersey, didn't attend a top 50 university, but he can write some mean haiku. Mark is the currently the co-slammaster of the Jersey City Slam. His active involvement in the community earned him the nomination as “Slam Organizer of the Year,” at the 2016 National Poetry Awards. Poetry has lead Mark to perform all over the country including Boston, Salt Lake City, Oakland, Philadelphia, Charlotte, Rutgers University, Barnard College, and the University of Colorado. He represented Jersey City Slam at the National Poetry Slam as a slammer in 2013 and as a coach in 2015-16. He coached the viral sensation Rutgers University Poetry Slam Team at the College Unions Poetry Slam Invitational from 2013-2015. His work has been published multiple times in Borderline and Minglewood and has had his work praised on Slam Center during the 2013 National Poetry Slam. 00:30:00SpokenHeardnoSlam poet,slam poetry,spoken word,performance artsMark Skrzypczak is from New Jersey, didn't attend a top 50 university, but he can write some mean haiku. Mark is the currently the co-slammaster of the Jerseyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/10/30/spokenheard-with-alyssa-st-franc-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/10/30/spokenheard-with-alyssa-st-franc-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/10/30/spokenheard-with-alyssa-st-franc-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 30 Oct 2016 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Alyssa St. Franc and Susan Dobbe ChaseAlyssa St. Franc is a college student from Providence, RI. She found her poetry home at the Providence Poetry Slam. She hopes her work will inspire others to think creatively and to use their voices to share their stories. Alyssa was a member of ProvSlam's 2016 Brave New Voices team and represented Providence at the International level. When not writing poems, you can find Alyssa working in social justice, activism, and being an overall tea sipper. 00:29:00SpokenHeardnoSpokenword,Slam Poetry,Slam poet,performance poetryAlyssa St. Franc is a college student from Providence, RI. She found her poetry home at the Providence Poetry Slam. She hopes her work will inspire others to thhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/10/22/spokenheard-with-rachel-wiley-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/10/22/spokenheard-with-rachel-wiley-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/10/22/spokenheard-with-rachel-wiley-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSat, 22 Oct 2016 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Rachel Wiley and Susan Dobbe ChaseRachel Wiley is a performer, poet, and fat positive activist from Columbus, Ohio. She has a BA in Theatre Studies from Capital University. Rachel has represented Columbus in multiple National Poetry Slam Competitions and was a finalist twice in 2011. She is on staff at the weekly poetry show Writing Wrongs Poetry Slam (every Tuesday at Ruby Tuesday on Summit St ) and the co-host/co-founder of the monthly Columbus Queer Open Mic (every third thursday of the month at Wild Goose Creative). Rachel has toured nationally performing at Slam Venues, Colleges, and Festivals (notably the 2014 Geraldine R Dodge Poetry Festival). Her first full length collection of poems, Fat Girl Finishing School, was published by Timber Mouse Publishing in 2014. Her work has appeared on Upworthy, The Huffington Post, The Militant Baker, and Everyday Feminism.   00:31:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken word,slam poetry,slam poet,performance poetryRachel Wiley is a performer, poet, and fat positive activist from Columbus, Ohio. She has a BA in Theatre Studies from Capital University. Rachel has representehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/10/16/spokenheard-with-melissa-lozada-oliva-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/10/16/spokenheard-with-melissa-lozada-oliva-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/10/16/spokenheard-with-melissa-lozada-oliva-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 16 Oct 2016 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Melissa Lozada-Oliva and Susan Dobbe ChaseMelissa Lozada-Oliva is a 2015 National Poetry Slam Champion, a Brenda Moosey Video Slam winner & the author of the chapbooks Plastic Pájaros & rude girl is lonely girl! She has been featured in Bustle, Glamour Magazine, The Huffington Post, the Guardian, & her mom's Facebook statuses. She slings books in Cambridge, MA & hasn't updated her iphone in 52 weeks (& counting). 00:30:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken word,slam poetry,slam poet,performance poet,performance poetryMelissa Lozada-Oliva is a 2015 National Poetry Slam Champion, a Brenda Moosey Video Slam winner & the author of the chapbooks Plastic Pájaros & rude girl is lonhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/09/25/spokenheard-with-benedicto-figueroa-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/09/25/spokenheard-with-benedicto-figueroa-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/09/25/spokenheard-with-benedicto-figueroa-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 25 Sep 2016 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Benedicto Figueroa and Susan Dobbe chaseBenedicto Figueroa is a self taught writer, actor, poet, and stage performer. He founded Jersey City Slam in 2009 . In 2012 Figueroa was named Poet Laureate of Union City, NJ and was the recipient of the Person of Influence at the 2014 Jersey City Fashion Week. He is currently a member of the Rock Slam Team that will be competing at the National Poetry Slam 2016. 00:33:00SpokenHeardnospoken word poetry,spoken word,slam poet,slam poetry,Jesery City SlamBenedicto Figueroa is a self taught writer, actor, poet, and stage performer. He founded Jersey City Slam in 2009 . In 2012 Figueroa was named Poet Laureate ofhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/09/04/spokenheard-with-honey-sanaa-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/09/04/spokenheard-with-honey-sanaa-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/09/04/spokenheard-with-honey-sanaa-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 04 Sep 2016 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Honey Sanaa and Susan Dobbe ChaseHoney Sanaa is from Mississippi and currently lives in New Orleans. She holds two bachelor’s degrees in English and French and a Master’s degree in Secondary Education. She is the co-founder of Collective Hip-Hop: An Artistically Original Society or C.H.A.O.S. This campus-based organization is home to artistic students at the University of Southern Mississippi and gives them a chance to perfect their art, perform, and connect with others who share their passion. Honey has traveled from New York to Florida to California sharing her words with audiences as an individual and as a part of Team Slam New Orleans, affectionately known as Team SNO. Honey is entering her second year in slam and is already ranked 4th in the Women of the World Poetry Slam. She is the current Last Chance Slam Champion from Women of the World Poetry Slam 2016. In 2012 she published her first collection of poems entitled Firefly Kisses. In 2016, she published her second collection of works entitled Truth Be Told. Honey’s work focuses on the intersections of race, womanhood, coping with trauma, and body positivity in today’s society where all of these are undervalued and underrepresented. Through her work as a poet Honey hopes to provide other young women the encouragement that so many women gave to her. She is hoping to be the voice that continues to tell them “yes” when the world around them tells them “no”. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken word,slam poetry,slam poet,performance artsHoney Sanaa is from Mississippi and currently lives in New Orleans. She holds two bachelor’s degrees in English and French and a Master’s degree in Secondary Ehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/08/28/spokenheard-with-steve-willis-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/08/28/spokenheard-with-steve-willis-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/08/28/spokenheard-with-steve-willis-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 28 Aug 2016 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Steve Willis and Susan Dobbe ChaseBorn and raised in Chicago Illinois, 22 year old Steven Willis uses his creative writing background to poetically reflect on the pop culture issues of our time. With art heavily influenced by urban life and religion, Steven mixes elements of hip hop and classic literature to help express his eclectic personal narrative. A recent graduate of Manhattanville College in Purchase, Willis began doing spoken word at the age of 15 as a participant of Louder Than A Bomb and has performed on stages with the likes Jasmine Mans as well as Chicago Mayor Rahm Emmanuel. Steven is a contributing writer to the BreakBeat Poets Anthology and Manhattanville College’s Graffiti Magazine, a member of Nuyorican Poetry Team 2015 and is currently Louder Than A Bomb University’s 2014 Individual Champion. This past simmer he worked as assistant poetry writer for the film “CoCo” starring Jill Scott, Common, and Azelia Banks set to be released in Spring 2016.  00:31:00SpokenHeardnoSlam poet,slam poetry,spoken word,spoken word poetry,hip-hopBorn and raised in Chicago Illinois, 22 year old Steven Willis uses his creative writing background to poetically reflect on the pop culture issues of our time.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/08/21/spokenheard-with-suzi-q-smith-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/08/21/spokenheard-with-suzi-q-smith-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/08/21/spokenheard-with-suzi-q-smith-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 21 Aug 2016 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Suzi Q Smith and Susan Dobbe ChaseAward-winning Poet and Author Suzi Q. Smith lives with her brilliant daughter in Denver, Colorado. In addition to working as a teaching artist in Denver, Suzi Q. has toured the United States for over a decade. Among the most well-known performing poets in the country, she has shared stages with Nikki Giovanni, Talib Kweli, the late Gil Scott Heron, and many more over the years. Her work has appeared in Union Station Magazine, Suspect Press, Muzzle Magazine, Malpais Review, Peralta Press, and more. She currently serves as the Executive Director of Poetry Slam, Inc. and as a Partner Artist with Youth On Record, and an Advisor to Denver Minor Disturbance Youth Poetry Slam. 00:30:00SpokenHeardnospoken word,spoken word poetry,slam poetry,poetry slam,slam poetAward-winning Poet and Author Suzi Q. Smith lives with her brilliant daughter in Denver, Colorado. In addition to working as a teaching artist in Denver, Suzihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/08/14/spokenheard-with-lorraine-cipriano-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/08/14/spokenheard-with-lorraine-cipriano-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/08/14/spokenheard-with-lorraine-cipriano-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 14 Aug 2016 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Lorraine Cipriano and Susan Dobbe ChaseAward-winning poet Lorraine Cipriano enjoys writing poetry that focuses on themes such as steam punk, Buddhism, and feminism. She is the co-founder of a long-running literary series at the Sanger Branch of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library called "Women Unbound". She has been published in the following publications by Writing Knights Press: "Unbound", "Out on the Streets”, "The Squire: Grand Tournament III Anthology", "Page-A-Day Poetry Anthology 2015", "1,000 Paper Cranes", "Writing Knights Press 2014 Anthology", and "The Squire: Grand Tournament IV Anthology". In addition, she has been published by Prolific Press in the following publications:"50 Haikus, Volume 1 Issue 8","50 Haikus, Volume 1 Issue 9”, “Tanka Journal: Issue #3”, “Haiku Journal #44”, and “Three Lines Poetry: Issue #37”. Most recently, she has been published in “2016 Hessler Street Fair Poetry Anthology” by Crisis Chronicles Press and “Delirious: A Poetic Tribute to Prince” by NightBallet Press. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoPoet,poetry,performance poetry,published poetry,Toledo Public LibraryAward-winning poet Lorraine Cipriano enjoys writing poetry that focuses on themes such as steam punk, Buddhism, and feminism. She is the co-founder of a long-ruhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/07/17/spokenheard-with-baba-israel-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/07/17/spokenheard-with-baba-israel-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/07/17/spokenheard-with-baba-israel-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 17 Jul 2016 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Baba Israel and Susan Dobbe Chase  Baba Israel began his career as an arts educator in Australia and has gone on to be a leading educator and consultant working with organisations such as Urban Word, BAM, and the University of Madison. He has also worked as a cultural ambassador with the State Department delivering workshops and performances across South East Asia, the south Pacific, and in Gambia and Turkey.   As a muscian he has released a number of albums and collaboratiions with artists such as DJ Logic, Ming and FS, Zion I, Invincible, DJ Kiva, P-Money and long time collaborator Yako 440.   He is co-founder and Artistic Director of Playback NYC Theatre Company who bring theatre to hospitals, prisons, homeless shelters, as well as theatres and festivals. The company is currently developing projects to support immigrant communities in Long Island in a series of performances and workshops funded by the Hagedorn Foundation.   As a theatre and Hip Hop artist He has toured across the US, Europe, South America, Australia and Asia, performing with artists such as Outkast, Philip Glass, Rahzel, Lester Bowie, KRS ONE, ans Vernon Reid.   His debut solo show Boom Bap Meditations was supported by the Ford Foundation and The Hip Hop Theatre Festival which toured the US and Europe. He has worked on sound design for theatre and dance projects with Renita Martin’s It is the Seeing and Rha Goddess’s Meditations with the Goddess. He was aslo a featured performer in Full Circle's Soular Powered at the New Victory Theatre.    Now back in New York he is currently embarking on a journey to create a piece inspired by his late father Steve Ben Israel in collaboration with Leo Kay (Unfinished Business) and Yako 440. 00:33:00SpokenHeardnoHip Hop theater,Playback NYC Theatre Company,Contact Theatre,cultural ambassador,BRICBaba Israel is an artist, producer, educator and consultant extrordinaire.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/07/10/spokenheard-with-danny-strack-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/07/10/spokenheard-with-danny-strack-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/07/10/spokenheard-with-danny-strack-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 10 Jul 2016 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Danny Strack and Susan Dobbe ChaseDanny Strack has been performing poetry live for the past 14 years. He holds multiple slam championship titles at national, regional and city levels. He served as Slammaster/Executive Director of the Austin Poetry Slam from 2011-2016, and has been a five-time member / four-time coach of teams representing Austin at NPS, Southern Fried and Southwest Shootout. The author of 11 books of poetry, Danny's performance oriented work is frequently used by students in poetry interp competitions. Danny is also a juggler and playwright associated with the Sky Candy Aerial Circus Arts School. He likes balloons, games, and is happy to be alive. 00:30:00SpokenHeardnoSlam poetry,Slam poet,Austin Poetry Slam,National Poetry slam,Performance poetryDanny Strack has been performing poetry live for the past 14 years. He holds multiple slam championship titles at national, regional and city levels. He servedhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/06/26/spokenheard-with-sue-weinstein-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/06/26/spokenheard-with-sue-weinstein-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/06/26/spokenheard-with-sue-weinstein-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 26 Jun 2016 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Sue Weinstein and Susan Dobbe Chase Sue Weinstein is a professor in the English department at Louisiana State University, working in the fields of English Education and New Literacy Studies. Her first book, Feel These Words: Writing in the Lives of Urban Youth, was published by State University of New York in 2009. Her second book, tentatively titled The Room Is on Fire: Youth Spoken Word Poetry in Classrooms and Communities, is under review for publication. Sue is originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and has taught English Language Arts and Creative Writing in Cochabamba, Bolivia and Chicago, Illinois. 00:32:00SpokenHeardnospoken word,Professoe at LSU,Youth Poetry,Slam PoetrySue Weinstein is a professor in the English department at Louisiana State University, working in the fields of English Education and New Literacy Studies.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/05/15/spokenheard-with-zachary-kluckman-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/05/15/spokenheard-with-zachary-kluckman-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/05/15/spokenheard-with-zachary-kluckman-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 15 May 2016 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Zachary Kluckman and Susan Dobbe ChaseZachary Kluckman is a multi-award winning author, poet and spoken word artist recently named 2015 Slam Organizer of the Year and 2014 Slam Artist of the Year at the National Poetry Awards. He has appeared numerous time at the National and Individual World Poetry Slams, performing and teaching poetry across the nation. Recognized as a Gold Medal Teacher by the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards for his work with young writers, he is an activist, youth advocate and community organizer. Kluckman is a founding organizer of the 100 Thousand Poets for Change program, now recognized as the largest poetry reading in history. Kluckman serves as the Spoken Word Editor for the Pedestal magazine and is the author of three poetry collections. 00:32:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken word,slam poetry,slam poet,performance poetry,Performance PoetZachary Kluckman is a multi-award winning author, poet and spoken word artist recently named 2015 Slam Organizer of the Year and 2014 Slam Artist of the Year athttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/05/01/spokenheard-with-melissa-may-dunn-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/05/01/spokenheard-with-melissa-may-dunn-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/05/01/spokenheard-with-melissa-may-dunn-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 01 May 2016 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Melissa May-Dunn and Susan Dobbe ChaseMelissa May is a Youth-In-Crisis worker, ex-preacher, body positivity/body justice activist, cat-call devourer, general unraveler of the patriarchy, and salty feminist sass-mouth. She has been a competitive spoken word artist since 2008, and has been both a multi-time Women of the World Poetry Slam finalist as well as the 3rd ranked poet in the world at the Individual World Poetry Slam in 2012. Her book, SparkleFat, was released by Words Dance Press in 2014. 00:33:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken word,slam poet,slam poetry,performance poet,performance poetryMelissa May is a Youth-In-Crisis worker, ex-preacher, body positivity/body justice activist, cat-call devourer, general unraveler of the patriarchy, and salty fhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/04/24/spokenheard-with-joey-tucker-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/04/24/spokenheard-with-joey-tucker-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/04/24/spokenheard-with-joey-tucker-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 24 Apr 2016 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Joey Tucker and Susan Dobbe ChaseMr. Enlightenment, whose real name is Joey Tucker, was born on July 8, 1981 in the small town of Walterboro, South Carolina. Growing up, Joey never had the desire to write poetry but sometimes he would freestyle with his friends for fun. It would be about four more years before he actually wrote his first poem. After graduating from Walterboro High School in 1999, Joey went on to attend Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina. While taking a poetry class during his senior year in college, Joey’s interest in the art form was sparked. At that point he knew poetry was an art he needed to explore. After graduating from college in 2004, Joey moved to Charleston, South Carolina and started his career as a fourth grade language arts teacher. Though he pushes for more involvement from parents and less emphasis on standardized testing Joey enjoys teaching because it allows him to make an impression on a child that lasts forever. The name Mr. Enlightenment acknowledges both the fact that he is a teacher and the fact that he uses his poetry as a way to shine light with his lines and words. With the help of Christopher K.P. Brown (2 Pens and Lint), Mr. Enlightenment released his first project, Walletz & Pursez, in June 2009.  His second release, L.I.G.H.T., was released early August 2010.  In December 2015, Mr. Enlightenment released his first poetry cd, Worth My Weight In Watts. You can find Mr. Enlightenment performing at different venues in Charleston, SC and interacting with readers via his Facebook and Twitter accounts.   00:29:00SpokenHeardnoPerformance Poet,Performance Poetry,Spoken Word,Slam Poetry,Slam PoetMr. Enlightenment, whose real name is Joey Tucker, was born on July 8, 1981 in the small town of Walterboro, South Carolina. Growing up, Joey would freestyle wihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/04/17/spokenheard-with-nikki-patin-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/04/17/spokenheard-with-nikki-patin-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/04/17/spokenheard-with-nikki-patin-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 17 Apr 2016 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Nikki Patin and Susan Dobbe ChaseCritically acclaimed writer and performer, Nikki Patin, has appeared on HBO's Def Poetry Jam, WBEZ and New Zealand's TV3 and Radio New Zealand. In 2014, she addressed the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland on behalf of Black female survivors of sexual violence. In 2015, Nikki Patin received her MFA in Creative Non-Fiction/Poetry from the University of Southern Maine. Her band, Like A Hundred, is currently recording their next project, Damn, I Love My Face. Nikki Patin is the Executive Director of Surviving the Mic (www.survivingthemic.org), a collaborative organization of survivors who are dedicated to creating safe and affirming creative spaces for survivors of trauma. Her work can be found at www.nikkipatin.com. 00:30:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken word,Slam Poetry,Slam Poet,Performance Poetry,Performance PoetCritically acclaimed writer and performer, Nikki Patin, has appeared on HBO's Def Poetry Jam, WBEZ and New Zealand's TV3 and Radio New Zealand. In 2014, she addhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/04/10/spokenheard-with-jillian-christmas-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/04/10/spokenheard-with-jillian-christmas-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/04/10/spokenheard-with-jillian-christmas-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 10 Apr 2016 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Jillian Christmas and Susan Dobbe ChaseJillian Christmas was born and raised in Markham, Ontario.  She currently lives in Vancouver, BC., where she serves as co-director of Vers?s Festival of Words. She has won Grand Poetry-Slam Championship titles at both the Vancouver BedRocc poetry-slam (2011), as well as the Vancouver Poetry Slam (2012).  An enthusiastic organizer within the Canadian poetry community, Jillian has developed and executed programs in partnership with Toronto Poetry Project, Wordplay, Brendan McLeod’s Travelling Slam and the CULTCH Mentorship, and facilitated spoken word workshops for youth and adults across the country.   She is the founder of Toronto’s acclaimed Peace Pipe Poetry Sessions on Bloor, former Artistic director of the East Van Culture Awards, as well as past and present Volunteer coordinator for Hullabaloo: Youth Spoken Word Festival.  She is the former Secretary and current Member at Large for Spoken Word Canada.  As her most recent personal, artistic endeavour; Jillian tours the west coast, experimenting with music/poetry fusion, collaborating with the likes of The Recipe,  C. R. Avery, and powerhouse vocalist Chelsea D. E. Johnson.“ 00:30:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken word,Slam poet,slam poetry,performance poetryJillian Christmas was born and raised in Markham, Ontario. She currently lives in Vancouver, BC., where she serves as co-director of Versəs Festival of Words.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/04/03/spokenheard-with-meghan-ford-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/04/03/spokenheard-with-meghan-ford-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/04/03/spokenheard-with-meghan-ford-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 03 Apr 2016 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Meghan Ford and Susan Dobbe ChaseMeaghan Ford is a writer from New Jersey who fell in love with the big city shit. She was a member of the 2014 Boston Poetry Slam at the Cantab Lounge team and the first Individual N.U.T.S. Champion. Meaghan is a member of the Write Bloody family, a 2013 Exploding Pinecone semi-finalist, and represented Port Veritas at the 2014 Women of the World Poetry Slam. Some of her work has appeared or is forthcoming in Drunk in a Midnight Choir, Danse Macabre, and the We Will Be Shelter Anthology. Like all good punk girls, she carries a knife. 00:32:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken word,Slam Poet,slam poetry,performance poetryMeaghan Ford is a writer from New Jersey who fell in love with the big city shit. She was a member of the 2014 Boston Poetry Slam at the Cantab Lounge team andhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/03/20/spokenheard-with-lauren-bullock-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/03/20/spokenheard-with-lauren-bullock-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/03/20/spokenheard-with-lauren-bullock-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 20 Mar 2016 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Lauren Bullock and Susan Dobbe ChaseLauren Bullock is a multi-racial writer, performer, and community organizer. She has competed in several National Poetry Slams, Southern Fried Poetry Slams, and has appeared on multiple final stages for the College Unions Poetry Slam Invitational (CUPSI). As a founding and three time member of the University of North Carolina’s slam team, the former Artistic and Executive Director of Wordsmiths (UNC’s first-ever organizational board dedicated to poetry and slam), and Future Corps mentor for international youth poetry festival Brave New Voices, Lauren is committed to supporting the young voices of her generation and those after. Currently she serves as a contributing staff writer for nerd culture web site Black Nerd Problems as well as poetry editor for literary magazine FreezeRay Poetry. 00:30:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken word,slam poetry,slam poet,Performance poet,Performance poetryLauren Bullock is a multi-racial writer, performer, and community organizer. She has competed in several National Poetry Slams, Southern Fried Poetry Slams, andhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/03/13/spokenheard-with-amalia-ortiz-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/03/13/spokenheard-with-amalia-ortiz-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/03/13/spokenheard-with-amalia-ortiz-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 13 Mar 2016 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Amalia Ortiz and Susan Dobbe ChaseAmalia Ortiz is a Tejana actor/riter/activist. She featured on 3 seasons of Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry on HBO, and the NAACP Image Aards on FOX. Amalia's debut book of poetry Ran. Chant. Chisme. as selected by NBC News as one of the "10 best Latino Books of 2015". Amalia is the writer  and composer of the Latino musical Carmen de la Calle. Amalia is also the creator of Otra Esa on the Public Transit- a poerful one-woman show about destination and destiny.  She stars in the award-winning independent film Fear of a Brown Planet. Amalia participated in TEDx McAllen in 2015.   00:31:00SpokenHeardnospoken word,slam poetry,writer,composer,activistAmalia Ortiz is a Tejana actor/writer/activist. She featured on three seasons of Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry on HBO, and the NAACP Image Awards on FOX.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/03/06/spokenheard-with-eirean-bradley-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/03/06/spokenheard-with-eirean-bradley-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/03/06/spokenheard-with-eirean-bradley-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 06 Mar 2016 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Eirean Bradley and Susan Dobbe ChaseEirean Bradley is a multiple time Pushcart Prize nominated author of two full length books of poetry "the I in team" and "the little BIG book of go kill yourself" published by indie stalwart University of Hell Press. He is also an editor for Drunk in a Midnight Choir. He has poems published all over the damn place and has toured the country repeatedly to yell at strangers and get paid for it. He is a 2 time finalist at the National Poetry Slam and currently resides in Worcester, MA where his perfecting his use of profanity. 00:32:00SpokenHeardnopoetry slam,slam poetry,slam poet,spoken word,spoken word poetryEirean Bradley is a multiple time Pushcart Prize nominated author of two full length books of poetry "the I in team" and "the little BIG book of go kill yourselhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/02/28/spokenheard-with-j-abdul-kenyatta-and-susan-dobbe-chase-v-20Poetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/02/28/spokenheard-with-j-abdul-kenyatta-and-susan-dobbe-chase-v-20/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/02/28/spokenheard-with-j-abdul-kenyatta-and-susan-dobbe-chase-v-20Sun, 28 Feb 2016 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with J Abdul Kenyatta and Susan Dobbe Chase v 2.0Making a second appearance on SpokenHeard, L. Abdul-Kenyatta has performed as a workshop facilitator and motivational speaker. He is a poet, storyteller, jazz and blues vocalist and a novelist. He was an actor with the San Francisco Neighborhood Arts Children’s Theater for five years. San Francisco State University, Black Studies Department - (Associate Professor) Lectured on African and African-American History and Literature. His novel FIVE THOUSAND URGENTLY POINTLESS DISTRACTIONS was published in 2000. He is the 2005 Berkeley Poetry Festival Slam Poetry Champion. He was a member of the Oakland 2004 National Slam Team and the 2006 San Francisco Slam Master, the 2007 Marin County Fair Slam Poetry Champion and a member of the 2007 San Francisco National Slam Team. He appeared in the Jamie De Wolfe film "SMOKED". He is a contributing NPR storyteller and has performed on Snap Judgment. He has performed as a storyteller with Gina Gold, Jamie De Wolfe, Glynn Washington and Kay De Martini… 00:31:00SpokenHeardnospoken word,spoken word poetry,slam poetry,slam poet,Performance poetryL. Abdul-Kenyatta has performed as a workshop facilitator and motivational speaker. He is a poet, storyteller, jazz and blues vocalist and a novelist. He was anhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/02/21/spokenheard-with-mike-booker-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/02/21/spokenheard-with-mike-booker-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/02/21/spokenheard-with-mike-booker-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 21 Feb 2016 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Mike Booker and Susan Dobbe ChaseMike Booker is a writer and poet born and raised on the Westside of Chicago. He has been writing and performing poetry around the world since 2001. He has been featured on Season 5 of "HBO'S Def Poetry Jam",and has been a Coach and Performer in Louder than a Bomb (Chicago Youth Poetry Festival )and Brave New Voices (National Youth Poetry Festival). He has performed in London,Jamaica and other International Venues. He has shared the stage with artist such as Mos Def, Dave Chapelle, Kevin Coval, Blak Thought of "The Roots" and Nikki Giovanni.He currently resides in his hometown of Chicago, Illinois. His most recent work entitled "The Conclusionary Writings" will be released March 2016.   00:31:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken Word,Def Poetry,Brave New Voices,Louder Than a Bomb,Performance PoetryMike Booker is a writer and poet born and raised on the Westside of Chicago. He has been writing and performing poetry around the world since 2001. He has beenhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/02/14/spokenheard-with-moody-black-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/02/14/spokenheard-with-moody-black-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/02/14/spokenheard-with-moody-black-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 14 Feb 2016 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Moody Black and Susan Dobbe ChaseRobert Mullins, Jr. aka Moody Black of Unifyed Sol Poets is a spoken-word and visual artist, actor, and photographer from Spartanburg, S.C. Moody Black is electrifying audiences across the country with his original poems and energetic performances. Fusing a blend of Hip-Hop, Soul, and Poetry, this talented artist delivers a unique rhythmic message in which each new listener finds common ground. Moody Black has been a performing artist since the age of twelve, and has become a prominent force on a multi-regional poetry scene through his enthusiastic live shows and strong work ethic. Moody Black has a created a buzz.   Moody Black competed in The Southern Fried Poetry Slam Competions 2004-2007; Competed in PSI’s National Poetry Slam 2004-2007; He ws a Special Guest performer at the 27th Annual Evening of Talent Expressions at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium; he has een a featured artist at the Travelers Rest Arts Commission annual Arts Festival October 6, 2007 in Traveler Rest, S.C./ Stone Soup Story Telling Festival in Woodruff, S.C. on April 17-18, 2009/ The Peace Day Festival in Charleston, S.C. 2008 and 2009/ and along with his wife opened up for Trey Songz at The Carolina First Center in Greenville, S.C. Moody Black won the title of Upstate Poetry Slam Champion of 2010 and 2012, and the 2012 and 2014 Slam Madness Poetry Slam Champion.   00:31:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken Word,Slam Poet,slam Poetry,Performance Poetry,Performance poetMoody Black is a spoken-word and visual artist, actor, story teller, and photographer from Spartanburg, S.C. Moody Black is electrifying audiences across the cohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/02/07/spokenheard-with-gina-loring-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/02/07/spokenheard-with-gina-loring-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/02/07/spokenheard-with-gina-loring-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 07 Feb 2016 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Gina Loring and Susan Dobbe ChaseGina Loring is a poet, vocalist, songwriter and professor. She has guest lectured at countless colleges and universities nationwide. As guest artist of the American Embassy, she has traveled to Kuwait, Russia, West Africa, Denmark, Turkey, Greece, Ireland, England, and Tunisia. She was featured on two seasons of HBO’s Def Poetry, BET’s Lyric Cafe and TVOne’sVerses and Flow, and was one of the winners of Queen Latifah’s CoverGirl Persona Contest for female lyricists.   With a B.A. from Spelman College and an M.F.A. from Antioch University Los Angeles, Gina is currently an adjunct professor in the Los Angeles community college school district and a volunteer creative writing teacher with Inside Out Writers, working with incarcerated teens. Her work is featured on two De La Soul albums and The Brand New Heavies album, “We Won’t Stop,” and she was a writer/ performer on Norman Lear’s nationwide “Declare Yourself” poetry tour. She is currently in development with “Vagina Monologues” creator Eve Ensler on a performance poetry project. She lives in Los Angeles and she believes in mermaids. 00:30:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken Word,Performnce Poet,Performance Poetry,Songwriter,VocalistGina Loring is a poet, vocalist, songwriter and professor. She has guest lectured at countless colleges and universities nationwide. As guest artist of the Amerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/01/31/spokenheard-with-erica-miriam-fabri-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/01/31/spokenheard-with-erica-miriam-fabri-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/01/31/spokenheard-with-erica-miriam-fabri-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 31 Jan 2016 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Erica Miriam Fabri and Susan Dobbe ChaseErica Miriam Fabri is a writer and performer and a graduate of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts and received her MFA in Poetry from The New School. Her work has been published in numerous literary journals and magazines including: New York Quarterly, Texas Review, The Spoon River Poetry Review, Hanging Loose Magazine, Good Foot Magazine, Paper Street and more. She has performed and facilitated workshops and seminars at: Cooper Union School of the Arts, New York University, Columbia University, Penn State University, The Brooklyn Public Library, Poet’s House, The Fortune Society, The Robin Hood Foundation, and the PEN Prison Writing Program. She has worked on projects as a writer, editor and performance director for The New York Knicks, HBO and Nickelodeon Television. She is also a spoken word mentor and curriculum writer for Urban Word NYC, a non-for-profit organization dedicated to bringing spoken word, poetry and hip-hop arts to inner-city teens. She has been awarded a writer’s residency at the Omega Institute and has been a featured and/or visiting poet and performer for numerous art festivals and numerous outreach programs including drug rehabilitation centers, prisons and hospitals. Her first book, Dialect of a Skirt, was a finalist for the 2011 Paterson Poetry Prize and it was included on the list for: The Best Books of 2009 at About.com and made the Small Press Distribution’s bestseller list for June 2010 as well as the Poetry Foundation’s bestseller list for October 2010. She currently teaches Performance Poetry at Pace University, Creative Writing at The School of Visual Arts and a variety of Poetry courses at Baruch College and Hunter College of The City University of New York (CUNY). 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken word poet,spoken word poetry,spoken word,poetry,poetErica Miriam Fabri is a poet & performer & the author of "Dialect of a Skirt." She performs solo & as the hybrid music & poetry duo "The Robin & the Lady Poet."http://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/01/24/spokenheard-with-terry-creech-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/01/24/spokenheard-with-terry-creech-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/01/24/spokenheard-with-terry-creech-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 24 Jan 2016 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Terry Creech and Susan Dobbe ChaseTerry Creech is the Executive Director and founder of breatheINK Youth Poetry Initiative. He is the founder of SlamCharlotte, two-time National Poetry Slam Champions, and listed by Huffington Post as one of the best poetry venues in the country. Terry has also performed at several colleges and universities, featured as only one of two Native American to feature on HBO's Def Poetry, conducted two national spoken word tours,and has been a Tournament Director for the Southern Fried Southeastern Regional Poetry Slam and the Individual World Poetry Slam 00:31:00SpokenHeardnospoken word,spoken word poetry,slam poetry,slam poet,performance poetryTerry Creech is the Executive Director and founder of breatheINK Youth Poetry Initiative. He is the founder of SlamCharlotte, two-time National Poetry Slam Chamhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/01/17/spokenheard-with-kendall-donar-efayeme-and-susan-dobbe-chase-1Poetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/01/17/spokenheard-with-kendall-donar-efayeme-and-susan-dobbe-chase-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/01/17/spokenheard-with-kendall-donar-efayeme-and-susan-dobbe-chase-1Sun, 17 Jan 2016 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Kendall Donar (EFAYEME) and Susan Dobbe Chase Since 2005, EFAYEME has been in a steady, on again, off again relationship with this enchanting mistress we call Music. Growing up in the church and having an insatiable itch to lyrically express himself. He now seeks to create for himself and others everyday. With a refined perspective and an open mind, EFAYEME is now poised to do what he's wanted to do all along; be himself and make good music that inspires people.  00:31:00SpokenHeardnospoken word,rapper,hip hop,performance poetry,Performance PoetEFAYEME is a 24 year young, old Panama City, FL native who enjoys manipulating wavelengths into audibly aesthetic orientations.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/01/10/spokenheard-with-jessica-helen-lopez-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/01/10/spokenheard-with-jessica-helen-lopez-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/01/10/spokenheard-with-jessica-helen-lopez-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 10 Jan 2016 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Jessica Helen Lopez and Susan Dobbe ChaseJessica Helen Lopez has been named the City of Albuquerque Poet Laureate. She has also been a featured writer for 30 Poets in their 30’s by MUZZLE magazine.  Lopez is a nationally recognized award-winning slam poet, and holds the title of 2012 and 2014 Women of the World (WOW) City of ABQ Champion.Her first collection of poetry, Always Messing With Them Boys (West End Press, 2011) made the Southwest Book of the Year reading list and was also awarded the Zia Book Award presented by NM Women Press. Her more recent publication,Cunt.Bomb.(Swimming with Elephants Publications 2014), is a chapbook collection of poems focusing on the powers of the feminine. She is the founder of La Palabra – The Word is a Woman collective created for and by women and gender-identified women and a Ted Talk speaker alum.Her work has been anthologized in A Bigger Boat: The Unlikely Success of the Albuquerque Slam Scene(UNM Press), Earth Ships: A New Mecca Poetry Collection(NM Book Award Finalist),Tandem Lit Slam (San Francisco), Adobe Walls, Malpais Review, SLAB Literary Magazine and the upcoming Courage Anthology: Daring Poems for Gutsy Girls (Write Bloody Press). 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoslam poetry,spoken word,slam poet,spoken word poetry,perfomance poetryJessica Helen Lopez has recently been named the City of Albuquerque Poet Laureate. She has also been a featured writer for 30 Poets in their 30’s by MUZZLE magahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/01/03/spokenheard-with-shihan-vanclief-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/01/03/spokenheard-with-shihan-vanclief-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2016/01/03/spokenheard-with-shihan-vanclief-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 03 Jan 2016 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Shihan VanClief and Susan Dobbe ChaseAlong with being the 1st and only poet to have a poem named 'download of the week' on iTunes; this National Poetry Slam Champion and 4X National Poetry Slam Finalist has been featured on a variety of media outlets including 7 appearances on 6 seasons of HBO's Def Poetry, NBC, Oxygen Network, Current TV, Nike Battlegrounds, Reebok, Adidas, NBA, CNN, ESPN, Complex and Billboard Magazine, several national commercial spots, 5 National Tours including the Tony Award Winning Russell Simmons presents Def Poetry Jam International Tour and 2 Spoken Word documentaries, SP!T and the sequel to 1997's cult doc Slam Nation, Slam Planet. Shihan was also the 1st 'Poet' to sign an exclusive Sponsorship deal with Sports Giant, adidas and he is the current voice for The Sprite Street Mix, a radio program broadcasted in over 14 countries in Africa. His abilities to transcend cultural and generational boundaries have made Shihan a much sought after talent. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken Word,Slam Poet,Slam Poetry,Perforance Poet,Performance PoetryShihan the Poet a National Poetry Slam Champion and 4X National Poetry Slam Finalist has been featured on a variety of media outlets including 7 appearances onhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/12/20/spokenheard-with-aj-houston-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/12/20/spokenheard-with-aj-houston-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/12/20/spokenheard-with-aj-houston-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 20 Dec 2015 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Aj Houston and Susan Dobbe Chase Aj Houston is a poet, author and  motivational speaker. He believes in writing thoughts to provide inspiration and insight. He presents his audience with a true glimpse into the mind of a poet. Often, in his work, he entertains the premise that the simplest things we see or go through can have a lasting impact on our resolve. Aj Houston believes there are lessons we learn from every aspect and minute of our day, and that etching or carving them into pages has been the writers challenge from the beginning. He returns to the idea that there are things we are supposed to do in life, although it may take more than a few attempts to get it right. In leiu of this, Mr Houston hopes his words leave us all leaning in the proper direction.   00:30:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken word,slam poetry,slam poet,performance poetry,performance poetAj Houston is a poet, author and motivational speaker. He believes in writing thoughts to provide inspiration and insight. His favorite quote is, "A Poem shouhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/12/13/spokenheard-with-judah-1-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/12/13/spokenheard-with-judah-1-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/12/13/spokenheard-with-judah-1-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 13 Dec 2015 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Judah 1 and Susan Dobbe ChaseJudah 1 is a poet, community organizer, author, educator and Director of the poetry-focused nonprofit, LionLikeINC. His best friend’s tragic death by suicide at 15-years-old inspired a Judah 1’s childhood love of poetry and song into a lifelong mission to ensure young men know and use the power of their voices, the power of community, the power of faith and the power of knowledge. Judah 1 shares his talented expertise and transformational knowledge by teaching artistic expression and speaking to diverse demographics in settings that include elementary schools, universities, detention camps, rehabilitation centers and prisons. By opening and running the successful Machine Pomona Art Gallery, in the Pomona Arts Colony, (2010- 2014) Judah 1 inspired a new generation of poets and visionaries to continue their own artistic legacies. Judah 1 will continue to serve as an example of success and hope for generations to come and welcomes inquiries for artistic collaborations and bookings. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnospoken word,slam poet,slam poetry,performance poetry,Performance PoetJudah 1 is a poet, community organizer, author, educator and Director of the poetry-focused nonprofit, LionLikeINC.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/12/06/spokenheard-with-theo-ej-wilson-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/12/06/spokenheard-with-theo-ej-wilson-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/12/06/spokenheard-with-theo-ej-wilson-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 06 Dec 2015 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Theo E.J. Wilson and Susan Dobbe Chase Theo E. J. Wilson, also known by his poet handle, “Lucifury,” is a modern Renaissance Man.  His natural knack for artistic expression had him dabbling in, and even mastering almost every art form he put his hands to.  Battling manic depression from and early age, this knack would save his life, and shape an award-winning career as a spoken word artist, pianist, actor, singer, rapper, dancer, and activist.  Theo is a founding member of the Denver Slam Nuba team, who won the National Poetry Slam in 2011.  He began his speaking career in the N.A.A.C.P. at the age of 15, 00:17:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken word,slam poet,slam poetry,performance poetry,Performance PoetTheo E. J. Wilson , also known by his poet handle, “Lucifury,” is a modern Renaissance Man. His natural knack for artistic expression had him dabbling in, andhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/11/29/spokenheard-with-lacey-roop-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/11/29/spokenheard-with-lacey-roop-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/11/29/spokenheard-with-lacey-roop-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 29 Nov 2015 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Lacey Roop and Susan Dobbe ChaseConsidered by many to be one of the most inspiring and captivating spoken word artists around, Lacey Roop has a kaleidoscope of work that is sure to make the heart shout, stomp, and stutter. Lacey has previously placed 6th at the Women of the World Poetry Slam, been a two-time member of the renowned Austin Poetry Slam team, and ranked several times as a top-scoring poet at the Individual World Poetry Slam. Lacey was also featured on PBS's highly acclaimed show, Roadtrip Nation, which reaches 60 million households worldwide and works to empower individuals to explore who they are and discover pathways aligned with their passions. In addition, Lacey has performed alongside acclaimed poets such as Andrea Gibson, Anis Mojgani, Ebony Stewart, and Lauren Zuniga. An advocate and ally, Lacey's work discusses gender & sexuality, marginalized voices, women-empowerment, as well as finding the magic & hope that exists in our every day. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnospoken word,slam poet,slam poetry,performanc e poet,performance poetryConsidered by many to be one of the most inspiring and captivating spoken word artists around, Lacey Roop has a kaleidoscope of workhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/11/15/spokenheard-with-marie-michaelle-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/11/15/spokenheard-with-marie-michaelle-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/11/15/spokenheard-with-marie-michaelle-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 15 Nov 2015 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Marie Michaelle and Susan Dobbe Chase As a Performance Poet, Marie Michaelle writes and performs her own work with a burning passion to entertain and educate her audiences with a smooth verbal, visually stimulating, and spiritual delivery. Several years of theater training in voice control and delivery have led to a finessed tone which enables her to invoke emotion within her audiences. During her performances, audiences sit in a trance like state of visual paralysis as they visually focus on her every movement. Throughout her life’s experiences, Marie has stockpiled her poetic tool bag full of valuable knowledge with regard to human nature and relationships. Her Haitian heritage infused with American culture, affords her a particular perspective that many who attend her performances and read her books can relate to. To others, Marie’s experience is a source of curiosity. But whatever the case, she pours her experiences over all her works and stimulates the human psyche. Marie Michaelle is working on publishing a number of poetry books in the near future and currently has one out and available on Lulu.com entitled Windy City Poems of Lust and Desire. And if she’s not busy enough with writing books and performing her poetry, she is also working on recording an album. The album promises to include featured appearances and collaborations with other artists both musical and poetic. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoPerformance Poet,Performance Poery,Spoken Word,Slam Poet,Slam PoetryAs a Performance Poet, Marie Michaelle writes and performs her own work with a burning passion to entertain and educate her audiences with a smooth verbal, vishttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/11/08/spokenheard-with-l-abdul-kenyatta-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/11/08/spokenheard-with-l-abdul-kenyatta-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/11/08/spokenheard-with-l-abdul-kenyatta-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 08 Nov 2015 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with L. Abdul Kenyatta and Susan Dobbe ChaseL. Abdul-Kenyatta has performed as a workshop facilitator and motivational speaker. He is a poet, storyteller, jazz and blues vocalist and a novelist. He was an actor with the San Francisco Neighborhood Arts Children’s Theater for five years. San Francisco State University, Black Studies Department - (Associate Professor) Lectured on African and African-American History and Literature. His novel FIVE THOUSAND URGENTLY POINTLESS DISTRACTIONS was published in 2000. He is the 2005 Berkeley Poetry Festival Slam Poetry Champion. He was a member of the Oakland 2004 National Slam Team and the 2006 San Francisco Slam Master, the 2007 Marin County Fair Slam Poetry Champion and a member of the 2007 San Francisco National Slam Team. He appeared in the Jamie De Wolfe film "SMOKED". He is a contributing NPR storyteller and has performed on Snap Judgment. He has performed as a storyteller with Gina Gold, Jamie De Wolfe, Glynn Washington and Kay De Martini…   00:30:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken Word,slam poetry,slam poet,performance poetry,Performance PoetL. Abdul-Kenyatta has performed as a workshop facilitator and motivational speaker. He is a poet, storyteller, jazz and blues vocalist, actor and a novelist.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/10/25/spokenheard-with-anthony-mcpherson-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/10/25/spokenheard-with-anthony-mcpherson-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/10/25/spokenheard-with-anthony-mcpherson-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 25 Oct 2015 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Anthony McPherson and Susan Dobbe ChaseAnthony McPherson (aka Tony Fearnone) hails from Oklahoma by way of Harlem. A biracial poet, his pieces on race and love have earned him the rank of 13th on earth (IWPS 2015), and garnered the attention of Button Poetry, Huffington Post and Upworthy. You can see him perform in an upcoming Lions Gate film, title to be announced. He is a Nuyorican Grand Slam poet (3rd at NPS 2012), and an Urban Word alum (2nd at BNV ‘08).  Mr. Fearnone represents those who left home far behind to make it, and those who will go far enough to find themselves - their best selves. 00:30:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken word,Slam poet,Slam poetry,Performance poet,Performance poetryAnthony McPherson (aka Tony Fearnone) hails from Oklahoma by way of Harlem. A biracial poet, his pieces on race and love have earned him the rank of 13th on earhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/10/18/spokenheard-with-trevor-liam-byrne-smith-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/10/18/spokenheard-with-trevor-liam-byrne-smith-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/10/18/spokenheard-with-trevor-liam-byrne-smith-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 18 Oct 2015 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Trevor Liam Byrne-Smith and Susan Dobbe ChaseTrevor Liam Byrne-Smith got involved in poetry slam in his senior year of high school and has been hooked ever since. After over a decade he has been on 9 different poetry slam teams representing three different cities. He is also the former slammaster of the Denver Mercury Cafe Poetry Slam. He now resides in Denver where he continues to read, after a brief absence from the scene, and he awaits his new career as a Program Coordinator for Meals on Wheels. 00:29:00SpokenHeardnospoken word,slam poetry,slam poet,performance poetry,Performance PoetTrevor Liam Byrne-Smith, after over a decade in the spen word poetry scene, has been on 9 different poetry slam teams representing three different cities.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/10/11/spokenheard-with-shannon-matesky-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/10/11/spokenheard-with-shannon-matesky-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/10/11/spokenheard-with-shannon-matesky-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 11 Oct 2015 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Shannon Matesky and Susan Dobbe ChaseShannon bio: An alumni of DePaul University’s Theatre School, Shannon holds a BFA in Acting. Her theatrical experience includes working with companies such as American Theatre Company, The Inconvenience, UrbanTheatre Co., The Hypocrites and Steppenwolf Theatre. Shannon assisted Chuck Smith in directing at the Goodman Theatre and MPAACT Theatre as well as assisted Charles Newell at The Court Theater. Shannon is the author of three solo plays, "She Think She Grown" "We Gotta Eat" and "The Saga of the Return." Shannon is signed with Paonessa Talent Agency in Chicago and MDT Agency in San Francisco. Shannon's spoken word poetry has been featured on stages across the country from classrooms, colleges to performance art spaces as well as the final season of HBO’s Def Poetry Jam. As an activist and teacher Shannon encourages personal change as means of social change. She has worked for organizations such as Young Chicago Authors, Youth Speaks, Step-Up Women’s Network, Kuumba Lynx and Depaul University aiding teens and young adults in technical and life skills. Shannon currently produces festivals and campaigns with Youth Speaks Inc. including being the festival director for Brave New Voices International Teen Poetry Festival 2015 in Atlanta. 00:32:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken Word,Youth Speaks,Young Chicago Authors,Kuumba Lynx,Step up Women's NetworkShannon's spoken word poetry has been featured on stages across the country from classrooms, colleges to performance art spaces as well as the final season of Hhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/09/27/spokenheard-with-chad-parenteau-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/09/27/spokenheard-with-chad-parenteau-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/09/27/spokenheard-with-chad-parenteau-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 27 Sep 2015 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Chad Parenteau and Susan Dobbe ChaseChad Parenteau is a poet living in Boston. For ten years he has hosted the weekly Stone Soup Poetry series in Cambridge, Massachusetts. His poetry collection, Patron Emeritus, was released from FootHills Publishing in 2013. He has recently been published in Off The Coast, Amethyst Arsenic, Incessant Pipe and anthologies such as Multiverse from Write Bloody Publishing.He is entering his third year as Associate editor to the online journal Oddball Magazine and has recently taken part in co-hosting the Oddball Show podcast. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken Word,Slam Poetry,Slam Poet,Performance Poetry,Performance PoetChad Parenteau is a poet living in Boston. For ten years he has hosted the weekly Stone Soup Poetry series in Cambridge, Massachusetts. His poetry collection, Phttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/09/20/spokenheard-with-didi-delgado-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/09/20/spokenheard-with-didi-delgado-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/09/20/spokenheard-with-didi-delgado-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 20 Sep 2015 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Didi Delgado and Susan Dobbe Chase Since coming onto the Boston scene less than a year ago, DiDi Delgado has been noted as the fastest growing spoken word artist. When she's not busy with SOUP, you can find her binge watching Netflix and engaged in other addictive behavior. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken word,slam poetry,slam poet,performance poetry,Performance PoetSince coming onto the Boston scene less than a year ago, DiDi Delgado has been noted as the fastest growing spoken word artist. When she's not busy with SOUP, yhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/09/13/spokenheard-with-zeke-russell-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/09/13/spokenheard-with-zeke-russell-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/09/13/spokenheard-with-zeke-russell-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 13 Sep 2015 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Zeke Russell and Susan Dobbe ChaseEzekiel "Zeke" Russell grew up in an artist's community in Central Maine, surrounded by poets and lumberjacks. Since then, he's been a line cook, historian, and teacher.  but now he lives in Boston and works in homeless advocacy. He is a host of SlamCenter and a producer of the Boston arm of the New Sh!t Show. He is also the outgoing SlamMaster for Lowell's Mill City Slam, and a previous host of the venue's Untitled Open Mic. Zeke has written three chapbooks and toured New England performing his poetry. He lives with his partner Emily and PJ the wonder pug, and he usually needs a haircut. 00:30:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken word,slam poet,slam poetry,performance poetry,Performance PoetZeke Russell is a host of SlamCenter and a producer of the Boston arm of the New Sh!t Show.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/08/30/spokenheard-with-regie-cabico-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/08/30/spokenheard-with-regie-cabico-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/08/30/spokenheard-with-regie-cabico-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 30 Aug 2015 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Regie Cabico and Susan Dobbe ChaseREGIE CABICO is a spoken word pioneer having won the Nuyorican Poets Café Grand Slam and later taking top prizes in 3 National Poetry Slams. He's received fellowships from the DC Commission for the Arts, The New York Foundation for the Arts & received a NY Innovative Theater Award for his work in Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind. He has served as faculty for Kudiman, Banff's Spoken Word Program. His latest solo play "Godiva Dates and One Night Stands received critical acclaim at the Capital Fringe Festival. He curates and hosts La Ti Do, a weekly cabaret series in NY and DC and performs and teaches spoken word writing and performance throughout North America and the UK 00:30:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken Word,Poetry Slam,Slam Poet,Performance Poet,Performance PoetryREGIE CABICO is a spoken word pioneer having won the Nuyorican Poets Café Grand Slam and later taking top prizes in 3 National Poetry Slams.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/08/09/spokenheard-with-james-barrett-rodehaver-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/08/09/spokenheard-with-james-barrett-rodehaver-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/08/09/spokenheard-with-james-barrett-rodehaver-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 09 Aug 2015 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with James Barrett Rodehaver and Susan Dobbe ChaseJames Barrett Rodehaver, also known as "Bear," to those who know him, and "Bear the Poet," onstage, is a happily married 32-year old bisexual poet and author living with his husband in Dallas, Texas. A native of Alabama, James has written poetry since he was seven years old, and it keeps him alive during the hard times. He is a survivor of many things, ranging from health problems that required up to six different surgeries to an abusive and tumultuous childhood growing up. He never gives up and his indomitable spirit shows through in his poetry, and touches many lives. He has written a book of poetry called "Strangely Wonderful," published by Penhall Publishing in 2013, and has created and compiled, along with Lilly Penhall, an anthology of survivor poetry called "Not Dead Yet." He works at his dream job as an editor at Penhall Publishing, a small but vibrant publishing company, and is currently working on his second book of poetry, which will be called Vital Signs., and will hopefully be released sometime next year. 00:30:00SpokenHeardnoPoet,Spoken Word Poetry,Spoken Word,Spoken Word Poet,Performance PoetJames Barrett Rodehaver, also known as "Bear," to those who know him, and "Bear the Poet," onstage, is a happily married 32-year old bisexual poet and author lihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/07/26/spokenheard-with-ba-bunny-goodjohn-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/07/26/spokenheard-with-ba-bunny-goodjohn-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/07/26/spokenheard-with-ba-bunny-goodjohn-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 26 Jul 2015 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with B.A. (Bunny) Goodjohn and Susan Dobbe Chase and is Director of their Writing Program. 00:30:00SpokenHeardnoSpokenword,BookSense Notable Award,Kirkus Best of 2007,Randolf College,PoetB.A. (Bunny) Goodjohn, a transplant from London, England, has fiction and poetry published, and has been a fellow at the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/07/05/spokenheard-with-chancier-xero-skidmore-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/07/05/spokenheard-with-chancier-xero-skidmore-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/07/05/spokenheard-with-chancier-xero-skidmore-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 05 Jul 2015 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Chancier Xero Skidmore and Susan Dobbe ChaseChancelier “Xero” Skidmore is a poet, educator, musician, and organizer from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He has represented Baton Rouge at the National Poetry Slam from 2000 to 2010, serving both a coach and team member.  He has been ranked twice among the top five slam poets in the United States through that competition (4th in 2002 and 4th in 2004) In 2010 he ranked 3rd at the Individual World Poetry Slam Festival and in 2013 he ranked 1st, sharing the championship in a tie with Ed Mabrey.  He has facilitated writing workshops for youth and adults in Louisiana and throughout the country over the past ten years. You can find some of his poems published in the anthology, Spoken Word Revolution Redux by Sourcebooks mediaFusion and the Spring 2010 volume of the New Delta Review by LSU Press. You can also find his book, upBEAT DOWNbeat, on Amazon.com 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoslam poet,slam poetry,performance poet,performance poetry,spoken wordChancelier “Xero” Skidmore is a poet, educator, musician, and organizer from Baton Rouge, Louisiana.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/06/28/spokenheard-with-kita-shantrisand-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/06/28/spokenheard-with-kita-shantrisand-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/06/28/spokenheard-with-kita-shantrisand-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 28 Jun 2015 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Kita Shantrisand Susan Dobbe ChaseSlyly sexual, intense and funny, in What Snakes Want Kita Shantiris strips secrets of their power by telling them. Running away and returning, burying and unearthing, she—and a cast that includes abused siblings, desperate spinsters, and an army medic—struggle to escape their shadows. Throughout, startling metaphors and evocative images bring them to life. A psychologist who runs a non-profit mental health center, Shantiris faces trauma, yearning, love and loss head on. What Snakes Want traverses a menacing, bleak landscape as its characters shed their ghosts. Full of word play and mischief, sensuous love poems follow; never have oranges, or the word "dictum," been racier. The haunting elegies in the final section breathe life into the dead. Fearless and compassionate, in What Snakes Want Kita shines light in our dark places. You will return to these haunting poems again and again. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoWhat Snakes Want,Poet,Poetry,elegySlyly sexual, intense and funny, in What Snakes Want Kita Shantiris strips secrets of their power by telling them. Running away and returning, burying and unearhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/06/21/spokenheard-with-carrie-rudzinski-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/06/21/spokenheard-with-carrie-rudzinski-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/06/21/spokenheard-with-carrie-rudzinski-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 21 Jun 2015 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Carrie Rudzinski and Susan Dobbe ChaseNamed Best Female Poet at her first national poetry competition in 2008, Carrie Rudzinski has since performed her work across the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and India. Ranked 4th in the world at the 2014 Women of the World Poetry Slam and 7th in the world at the 2013 Individual World Poetry Slam, Carrie has represented Boston, Denver, and Los Angeles over the course of 11 national poetry competitions. She has released four books in the past five years in addition to her work being published in such collections as Muzzle, The Legendary, Words Dance, Catalyst, Alight, and University of California Press. 00:30:00SpokenHeardnoNational Poetry Slam,Women of the World Poetry Slam,Slam Poetry,Slam Poet,Spoken WordNamed Best Female Poet at her first national poetry competition in 2008, Carrie Rudzinski has since performed her work across the United States, Canada, New Zeahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/06/14/spokenheard-with-giselle-robinson-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/06/14/spokenheard-with-giselle-robinson-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/06/14/spokenheard-with-giselle-robinson-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 14 Jun 2015 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Giselle Robinson and Susan Dobbe ChaseGiselle Robinson was born in “Rock City”, St. Thomas, USVI. Giselle’s voice and her words, her stories and her style, reflect the deeply ingrained West Indian values and traditions she was raised with. She is as warm and smooth, deep and as vibrant as the Caribbean Sea. DFW’s own Island Girl, Giselle was a member of the 2011 and 2012 Fort Worth Slam Teams and is a member of the 2013 Inkwell Poetry Slam Team. She was the 2011 DFW Gladiator Slam Champion and represented Dallas at the 2012 Women of the World Poetry Slam Championship. For over 2 years Giselle has hosted The Poet’s Space-Monday Nite Write in her home. This is a workshop and gathering place for poets to work on their craft in a safe and supportive environment while building a greater sense of community for poets across the DFW Metroplex. Giselle published “Cadence,” her first collection of poems, in 2012 along with a CD and DVD of poems from that collection. Giselle says she writes because she has to, is compelled to, but she performs for that moment of personal connection; shared pain, shared purpose. She’s still amused by reactions to her accent; after all, it’s just “Me”. 00:30:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken Word,Slam Poet,Slam Poetry,performance poetry,Performance PoetGiselle Robinson was born in “Rock City”, St. Thomas, USVI. Giselle’s voice and her words, her stories and her style, reflect the deeply ingrained West Indian vhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/06/07/spokenheard-with-mercedez-holtry-nd-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/06/07/spokenheard-with-mercedez-holtry-nd-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/06/07/spokenheard-with-mercedez-holtry-nd-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 07 Jun 2015 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Mercedez Holtry and Susan Dobbe ChaseMercedez Holtry is a slam poet, writer, student, mentor and Chicana feminist from Albuquerque New Mexico, who focuses on bringing out her roots, experiences and lessons learned through her poetry in hopes that they embrace her people and other artists around her. She is currently studying at the University of New Mexico to earn her degree in journalism and mass communications  with a minor in Chicano studies. She works with the youth in her community on a daily basis through spoken word as well as in an after school program that encourages free play and self expression. Mercedez is passionate about spoken word and aspires to continually learn all she can about her art through working and slamming for her community. 00:30:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken Word,Slam Poet,Slam Poetry,Performance Poetry,Performance PoetMercedez Holtry is a slam poet, writer, student, mentor and Chicana feminist from Albuquerque New Mexico, who focuses on bringing out her roots, experiences andhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/05/31/spokenhard-with-christopher-kain-and-susan-dobbe-chase-1Poetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/05/31/spokenhard-with-christopher-kain-and-susan-dobbe-chase-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/05/31/spokenhard-with-christopher-kain-and-susan-dobbe-chase-1Sun, 31 May 2015 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHard with Christopher Kain and Susan Dobbe ChaseChristopher Kain first wrote poetry at the Haymarket Cafe in Northampton, MA in 1992 as a junior majoring in English at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and also an English major, and found poetry as a short way of telling a story. I read at open folk mics, selling myself as a songwriter without a guitar, both in West Hartford, CT. and Cincinnati, OH. In Washington, DC, I had my first feature with the Federal Poets, and was included in various anthologies. I first started performing poetry at the Cantab Lounge in Cambridge, MA, in 2002, where I met the brilliant Ryk McIntyre, (Okay, you could cut that out. ;) ) where I wrote a new poem every week, and released two books, "homefront," with poems arranged by every half hour of a day, and "Twentieth Century Limited," with poems for every year of the twentieth century. I'm currently working on a book called "salvage," which will be a town of poems, with recurring places and characters. This is the first time I've ever been on radio. 00:30:00SpokenHeardnospoken Word,Spoken word poetry,performance poetry,Performance Poet,BostonChristopher Kain first wrote poetry at the Haymarket Cafe in Northampton, MA in 1992 as a junior majoring in English at the University of Massachusetts at Amherhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/05/24/spokenheard-with-charlotte-abotsi-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/05/24/spokenheard-with-charlotte-abotsi-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/05/24/spokenheard-with-charlotte-abotsi-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 24 May 2015 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Charlotte Abotsi and Susan Dobbe ChaseCharlotte Abotsi is a college student and poet hailing from Providence, Rhode Island. She was the Youth Grand Slam Champion at Providence Slam in 2013, taking her to her second Brave New Voices competition. She has competed in Oakland, CA and Chicago, IL. Charlotte has also been on the Providence Slam national adult team, competing in Boston, MA. In 2014, Charlotte won Providence Slam's Women of the World Poetry Slam qualifier taking her to Austin, TX to compete alongside 72 other poets. Charlotte works extensively with Providence Slam; specifically cultivating a safe space in the community and being the assistant coach for the youth program, while also being Providence Slam's booking coordinator. Other poets vaguely know who she is because she can never stop fangirling over all of them. French fries are the only thing she cares about. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoCharlotte Abotsi is a college student and poet hailing from Providence, Rhode Island. She was the Youth Grand Slam Champion at Providence Slam in 2013, taking hhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/05/17/spokenheard-with-colin-kilick-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/05/17/spokenheard-with-colin-kilick-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/05/17/spokenheard-with-colin-kilick-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 17 May 2015 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Colin Killick and Susan Dobbe ChaseColin Killick is a poet and disability rights activist based in Somerville, MA. His work has been published in Freezeray and Oddball magazines , and he has appeared as a featured poet at venues across MA and RI. He organized the Capable Massachusetts poetry and disability panel at the 2015 MA poetry festival, and is a member of the 2015 Worcester 7 Hills National Poetry Slam team. In his day job, he works as a community organizer and policy researcher at the Disability Policy Consortium in Malden, MA. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken Word,Disability Rights,Capable Massachusetts,Slam Poet,Slam PoetryColin Killick is a poet and disability rights activist based in Somerville, MA. His work has been published in Freezeray and Oddball magazines , and he has appehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/05/10/spokenheard-with-lauren-whitehead-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/05/10/spokenheard-with-lauren-whitehead-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/05/10/spokenheard-with-lauren-whitehead-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 10 May 2015 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Lauren Whitehead and Susan Dobbe ChaseLauren Whitehead is a writer, educator and Master of Fine Arts recipient in Dramaturgy from Columbia University where she was a Schubert Presidential Fellow and an Undergraduate Writing Teaching Fellow.  Lauren has performed around the country including at The Sundance Film Festival, The Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, The Nokia Theater and The Nuyorican Poets Café. She was featured on HBO’s documentary, “Brave New Voices” and has appeared on NPR’s “Talk of the Nation.” Her most recent work is the full length play “stunning, still” which was read at the Vineyard Arts Project and Naked Angels 1st Mondays Play Reading Series. Most recently, Lauren worked as a research assistant to Oskar Eusits at New York University in partnership with The Public Theater. She was the assistant director of “Paradox of the Urban Cliche” by Craig “muMs” Grant and the festival dramaturg for The Fire This Time Festival. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken word,Dramaturgy,Brave New Voices,Slam poetryLauren Whitehead is a writer, educator and Master of Fine Arts recipient in Dramaturgy from Columbia University where she was a Schubert Presidential Fellow andhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/05/03/spokenheard-with-paul-tran-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/05/03/spokenheard-with-paul-tran-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/05/03/spokenheard-with-paul-tran-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 03 May 2015 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Paul Tran and Susan Dobbe ChasePaul Tran is a Vietnamese American historian and spoken word poet. He won "Best Poet" and "Pushing the Art Forward" at the national college poetry slam, as well as awards and fellowships from Kundiman, Poets House, Lambda Literary, Napa Valley, VONA, and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. His work can be found in CURA, Nepantla, cream city review, and RHINO, which selected him for the 2015 Editor's Prize. Since 2013, Paul has taught the Untitlement Project at New Urban Arts in Providence, Rhode Island, and coached the Brown University, Barnard College & Columbia University, and Providence youth slam teams. He currently lives in New York City, where he's writing his first book and working at New York University. 00:32:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken Word,Performance Poet,Performance Poetry,Slam Poetry,Slam PoetPaul Tran is a Vietnamese American historian and spoken word poet. He won "Best Poet" and "Pushing the Art Forward" at the national college poetry slam, as wellhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/04/19/spokenheard-with-adam-falkner-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/04/19/spokenheard-with-adam-falkner-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/04/19/spokenheard-with-adam-falkner-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 19 Apr 2015 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Adam Falkner and Susan Dobbe ChaseAdam Falkner is an artist, educator and scholar. He is the Founder and Executive Director of the Dialogue Arts Project, and an Arthur Zankel Fellow at Columbia University’s Teachers College, where is a PhD student in the English Education program. His work has been published in a range of both literary and academic journals, and has also been featured on HBO, BET, Michigan and New York Public Radio, Upworthy, in the New York Times, and elsewhere. A former high school English teacher in New York City’s public schools, Adam currently tours the United States as a featured artist, speaker and trainer, and serves as an instructor of English and Education at both Columbia University’s Teachers College and Vassar College.  www.adamfalknerarts.com 00:30:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken word,Dialogue Arts Project,poet,New York City,Columbia UniversityAdam Falkner is an artist, educator and scholar. He is the Founder and Executive Director of the Dialogue Arts Project, and an Arthur Zankel Fellow at Columbiahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/04/12/spokenheard-with-mike-gerbino-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/04/12/spokenheard-with-mike-gerbino-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/04/12/spokenheard-with-mike-gerbino-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 12 Apr 2015 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Mike Gerbino and Susan Dobbe ChaseMike Gerbino is an accomplished hip-hop artist, spoken word poet and filmmaker. Known for his personal, political and satirical approach, Mike has been featured in numerous blogs and publications, most notably on HBO’s “Brave New Voices” series in 2008. He currently works as a hip-hop artist with producers Es-K and DJ Mario Bee, and is a member of the NYC-based group “People With Teeth”.   In 2014, he was featured on a collaboration called “Serenity” released by Cold Busted Records on vinyl, CD and cassette. In March, he will be releasing his new EP with DJ Mario Bee titled “Point of No Concern”. Later in 2015, he will be releasing a full album with producer Es-K. He also has a comedy web series called “Dark Justice”, which will soon be released on MikeGerbino.com and launching a crowd funding campaign shortly thereafter. 00:29:00SpokenHeardnoHip-Hop,Spoken word,poet,filmmaker,performance poetryMike Gerbino is an accomplished hip-hop artist, spoken word poet and filmmaker. Known for his personal, political and satirical approach, Mike has been featuredhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/04/05/spokenheard-with-sam-rush-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/04/05/spokenheard-with-sam-rush-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/04/05/spokenheard-with-sam-rush-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 05 Apr 2015 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Sam Rush and Susan Dobbe ChaseSam Rush was raised in South Florida, but now makes poems and songs in and around New Hampshire. Sam got to writing poems after developing progressive hearing loss as a teenager and noticing how many words each word could be. Sam represented the venue Slam Free or Die in the 2014 National Poetry Slam and the 2014 and 2015 Women of the World Poetry Slams (WOWPS), preforming on finals stage at WOWPS 2015. Sam has work published or forthcoming in Snacks, Drunk in a Midnight Choir and Alight: The Best Loved Poems of WOWPS 2014 and currently works for a non-profit focused on empowering youth from cultures in conflict. 00:29:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken Word,Poetry Slam,WOWPS,New Hampshire,Performnce PoetrySam Rush was raised in South Florida, but now makes poems and songs in and around New Hampshire. Sam got to writing poems after developing progressive hearing lhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/03/29/spokenheard-with-john-crow-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/03/29/spokenheard-with-john-crow-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/03/29/spokenheard-with-john-crow-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 29 Mar 2015 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with John Crow and Susan Dobbe ChaseJohn Crow was born in Detroit Mi. he is a blend of Native American and Kentucky Hillbilly. He has been involved with performance poetry for the past 15 years. As the founding Slam-master of Killeen Poetry Slam, he has also coached, performed and organized teams that have been in the top two rankings at The National Poetry Slam. “ Just because I’m the slam master of Killeen TX doesn’t mean I’m the best poet, it just means I’m the best poet with a plan.” Killeen as a unique one liner style of poetry that they do for fun. Crow is the Arch Bishop of One line poetry. It's kinda like Haiku but there just isn't the 17 syllable restriction. " I have been writing Haiku for awhile, I am always in awe of the poets who can inspire feeling in as few words as possible" Crow is a sound engineer and recognized as one of the top media relations professionals in the Army. "I have used my talents to help as many people as I can, I still enjoy mastering projects but I rarely have time for it." At 48 John Crow retired from being Slam-master of Killeen. " It's about time, poetry is changing plus I want to start touring." 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoSlam Poet,Slam Poetry,Kileen,Kileen Texas,Spoken WordJohn Crow was born in Detroit Mi. he is a blend of Native American and Kentucky Hillbilly. He has been involved with performance poetry for the past 15 years. Ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/03/22/spokenheard-with-damien-flores-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/03/22/spokenheard-with-damien-flores-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/03/22/spokenheard-with-damien-flores-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 22 Mar 2015 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Damien Flores and Susan Dobbe ChaseDamien Flores hails from Albuquerque, New Mexico. He received a BA in English and Chicano Studies from the University of New Mexico in 2009 and was recipient of the 2008 Lena Todd Award for creative non-fiction from the UNM English Department. He was named "Poet of the Year" in 2007 & 2008 by the NM Hispano Entertainer's Association. Flores is best known as a member of the ABQ Poetry Slam Team as well as the two-time National Champion UNM Loboslam teams. He organized the College Unions Poetry Slam in 2008 and is also a four-time ABQSlams City Champion. His published works include: "A Novena of Mud" and "El Cuento de Juana Henrieta," released by Destructible Heart and Culture Lab Press. His work has appeared in Bomb Magazine, The Daily Lobo, Duke City Fix, and The Underground Guide to Albuquerque. Flores has also been anthologized in Malpais Review, De Veras: Young Voices From the National Hispanic Cultural Center, Earthships: A New Mecca Poetry Anthology, The 2006 National Poetry Slam Anthology, and A Bigger Boat: The Unlikely Success of the Albuquerque Poetry Slam Scene. Damien Flores is currently an educator in Albuquerque and hosts the Spoken Word Hour on 89.9 KUNM-FM. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnospoken word,slam poet,slam poetry,performance poetry,Performance PoetDamien Flores hails from Albuquerque, New Mexico. He received a BA in English and Chicano Studies from the University of New Mexico in 2009 and was recipient ofhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/03/15/spokenheard-with-danez-smith-and-susan-dobbe-chase-version-20Poetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/03/15/spokenheard-with-danez-smith-and-susan-dobbe-chase-version-20/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/03/15/spokenheard-with-danez-smith-and-susan-dobbe-chase-version-20Sun, 15 Mar 2015 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Danez Smith and Susan Dobbe Chase version 2.0Danez Smith is the winner of a 2014 Ruth Lilly/Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Fellowship from the Poetry Foundation. He is the author of “[insert] boy” (YesYes Books, 2014) & two chapbooks– “black movie” (Button Poetry, 2015), winner of the 2014 Button Poetry Prize, & “hands on ya knees” (Penmanship Books, 2013). He holds fellowships from Cave Canem, VONA, and the McKnight Foundation. His writing has appeared in Poetry, Ploughshares, Beloit Poetry Journal, Narrative & elsewhere. He was featured in The Academy of American Poets’ Emerging Poets Series by Patricia Smith. He is a founding member of the multi-genre, multicultural collective Dark Noise. Danez placed second at the 2014 Individual World Poetry Slam and is the two-time Rustbelt Regional Champion. In 2014, he was the Festival Director for the Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Slam. He holds a BA from UW-Madison where he was a First Wave Urban Arts Scholar. He lives in Minneapolis, MN. 00:28:00SpokenHeardnoMinneapolis,Spoken Word,Slam Poetry,Slam Poet,Performance PoetDanez Smith is the winner of a 2014 Ruth Lilly/Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Fellowship from the Poetry Foundation. He is the author of “[insert] boy” (YesYes Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/03/08/spokenheard-with-nate-marshall-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/03/08/spokenheard-with-nate-marshall-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/03/08/spokenheard-with-nate-marshall-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 08 Mar 2015 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Nate Marshall and Susan Dobbe ChaseNate Marshall is from the South Side of Chicago. He was the star of the award winning full-length documentary “Louder Than A Bomb” and has been featured on HBO’s “Brave New Voices. He is an MFA candidate in Creative Writing at the University of Michigan and received his BA at Vanderbilt University. His work has appeared in Muzzle, Learn Then Burn, Vinyl Poetry, The Spoken Word Revolution: Redux, on Chicago Public Radio and in many other publications. Nate has been a teaching artist with organizations such as Young Chicago Authors, InsideOut Detroit, and Southern Word. Nate is the founder of the Lost Count Scholarship Fund that promotes youth violence prevention in Chicago.   Nate has won 2014 University of Michigan Academy of American Poets Graduate Prize, 2013 Guild Complex Gwendolyn Brooks Open Mic Award, 2013 Avery & Jules Hopwood Poetry Award, 2013 Michael R. Gutterman Poetry Award, a 2013 Indiana Review Poetry Prize Finalist, 2013 “Discovery”/ Boston Review Poetry Contest Semifinalist, a 2008 Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Slam Finalist, 2008 Louder Than A Bomb Chicago Youth Poetry Slam Champion.   Nate has performed poetry at venues and universities across the US, Canada, and South Africa. He is also a rapper. Nate can be reached at nathaniel.a.marshall@gmail.com. 00:30:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken word,Spoken word artist,performance poetry,Performance Poet,Louder than a BombNate Marshall is from the South Side of Chicago. He was the star of the award winning full-length documentary “Louder Than A Bomb” and has been featured on HBO’http://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/02/22/spokenheard-with-baruch-porras-hernandez-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/02/22/spokenheard-with-baruch-porras-hernandez-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/02/22/spokenheard-with-baruch-porras-hernandez-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 22 Feb 2015 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Baruch Porras-Hernandez and Susan Dobbe ChaseBaruch Porras Hernandez has performed his writing all over California, from Museums to barbershops, to universities and even caves. He’s featured at poetry events in Canada, Washington D.C., L.A., and NYC. His work can be found in several anthologies like Assaracus, issue 17th with Sibling Rivalry Press, and Aim for the Head the Zombie Poetry Anthology, Multiverse the Super Hero Anthology both with Write Bloody Publishing.  He recently premiered his solo piece When I was a Color Kid with Marga Gomez’s Perfomerama showcase at The SF Oasis. He has been a resident artist in the spoken word program at the Banff Center in Alberta Canada 2011, and he is a Lambda Literary Fellow in Poetry 2014. He was born in Mexico, he lives in San Francisco. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoSlam Poetry,slam Poet,Spoken Word,Performance Poet,Performance PoetryBaruch Porras Hernandez has performed his writing all over California, from Museums to barbershops, to universities and even caves. He’s featured at poetry evenhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/02/08/spokenheard-with-danez-smith-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/02/08/spokenheard-with-danez-smith-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/02/08/spokenheard-with-danez-smith-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 08 Feb 2015 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Danez Smith and Susan Dobbe ChaseDanez Smith is the winner of a 2014 Ruth Lilly/Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Fellowship from the Poetry Foundation. He is the author of “[insert] boy” (YesYes Books, 2014) & two chapbooks– “black movie” (Button Poetry, 2015), winner of the 2014 Button Poetry Prize, & “hands on ya knees” (Penmanship Books, 2013). He holds fellowships from Cave Canem, VONA, and the McKnight Foundation. His writing has appeared in Poetry, Ploughshares, Beloit Poetry Journal, Narrative & elsewhere. He was featured in The Academy of American Poets’ Emerging Poets Series by Patricia Smith. He is a founding member of the multi-genre, multicultural collective Dark Noise. Danez placed second at the 2014 Individual World Poetry Slam and is the two-time Rustbelt Regional Champion. In 2014, he was the Festival Director for the Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Slam. He holds a BA from UW-Madison where he was a First Wave Urban Arts Scholar. He lives in Minneapolis, MN. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken word,Slam Poet,Slam Poetry,Performance Poetry,Performance PoetDanez Smith is the winner of a 2014 Ruth Lilly/Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Fellowship from the Poetry Foundation. He is the author of “[insert] boy” (YesYes Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/02/01/spokenheard-with-sean-patrick-mulroy-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/02/01/spokenheard-with-sean-patrick-mulroy-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/02/01/spokenheard-with-sean-patrick-mulroy-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 01 Feb 2015 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Sean Patrick Mulroy and Susan Dobbe ChaseBorn and raised in Southern Virginia, Sean Patrick Mulroy has read his poetry in art galleries, literary festivals, concert venues, cathedrals, and universities in 10 countries on 3 continents. He has participated in 17 national poetry competitions, participated in. TEDx conference and has been featured on Button Poetry and Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam. He is a 2013 Lambda Literary Fellow, and has been published widely.   Sean currently resides in Boston while working on multiple projects in literature, music, and television media. He currently cohosts the Boston Poetry Slam at the Cantab Lounge and co-curates the monthly LGBTQ reading series, Moonlighting. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoslam poetry,slam poet,spoken word,spoken word artist,performance poetryBorn and raised in Southern Virginia, Sean Patrick Mulroy has read his poetry in art galleries, literary festivals, concert venues, cathedrals, and universitieshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/01/25/spokenheard-with-jon-sands-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/01/25/spokenheard-with-jon-sands-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/01/25/spokenheard-with-jon-sands-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 25 Jan 2015 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Jon Sands and Susan Dobbe ChaseJon Sands is a writer known for electric readings, and the author of  The New Clean (2011, Write Bloody Publishing). His work has been featured in The New York Times, published widely in various journals, and anthologized in The Best American Poetry 2014. He starred in the award winning web-series Verse: A Murder Mystery fromRattapallax Films, is the co-founder of Poets in Unexpected Places, and a facilitator with the Dialogue Arts Project. He is a Youth Mentor with Urban Word-NYC, and teaches creative writing for adults at both Bailey House in Harlem (an HIV/AIDS service center) and the Positive Health Project (a syringe exchange in Manhattan). He tours extensively, but lives in Brooklyn. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken word,Slam poetry,slam poet,performance poetryJon Sands is a writer known for electric readings, and the author of  The New Clean (2011, Write Bloody Publishing). His work has been featured in The New Yorkhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/01/18/spokenheard-with-andrea-gibson-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/01/18/spokenheard-with-andrea-gibson-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/01/18/spokenheard-with-andrea-gibson-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 18 Jan 2015 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Andrea Gibson and Susan Dobbe ChaseAndrea Gibson (born August 13, 1975) is an award-winning poet and activist who lives in Boulder, Colorado. Their poetry focuses on gender norms, politics, social reform and the struggles LGBTQ people face in today's society. In addition to using poetry to express what they feel and provide social and political commentary on real issues, they are involved with many activist groups. They often perform at Take Back the Night events, LGBTQ events, pride events, trans events, anti-war rallies, peace rallies, organizations against the occupation of Palestine, and groups focused on examining the wrongs of capitalism. A four-time Denver Grand Slam Champion, Gibson finished fourth at the 2004 National Poetry Slam, and they finished third at both the 2006 and 2007 iWPS In 2008, Gibson became the first poet ever to win the Women of the World Slam in Detroit. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken word,Slam poets,Slam poetry,performance poetry,Performance PoetAndrea Gibson (born August 13, 1975) is an award-winning poet and activist who lives in Boulder, Colorado. Their poetry focuses on gender norms, politics, sociahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/01/11/spokenheard-with-sam-mercer-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/01/11/spokenheard-with-sam-mercer-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2015/01/11/spokenheard-with-sam-mercer-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 11 Jan 2015 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Sam Mercer and Susan Dobbe ChaseSam Mercer is a Maine based poet. He talks about comics, movies, and his life with addiction and depression. He drinks too much coffee, smokes to many cigarettes, and would love to talk to you about dragons and nuclear bombs. He has competed in IWPS and NPS for Port Veritas and Slam Free or Die. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoSlam poet,slam poetry,Spoken word,performance poetry,Performance PoetSam Mercer is a Maine based poet. He talks about comics, movies, and his life with addiction and depression. He drinks too much coffee, smokes to many cigarettehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/12/28/spokenheard-with-tribal-raine-and-susan-dobbe-chase-1Poetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/12/28/spokenheard-with-tribal-raine-and-susan-dobbe-chase-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/12/28/spokenheard-with-tribal-raine-and-susan-dobbe-chase-1Sun, 28 Dec 2014 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Tribal Raine and Susan Dobbe ChaseTribal raine is a multi-recorded and published artist whose words have been used as teaching tools for college poetry courses. She has performed on stages nationwide with legends and leaders of the Spoken World realm, such as NJ Poet Laurate Imiri Baraka, Abiodune Oyewole of the Last Poets, Georgia Me, HBO Def Jam Poet Abyss, Malcolm Jamal Warner, Nappy Roots, Queen Sheba, Black Ice, Suny Patterson, Autumn Ashante and more. 00:30:00SpokenHeardnoperformance poet,performance poetry,spoken word,spoken word poetryTribal raine is a multi-recorded and published artist whose words have been used as teaching tools for college poetry courses. She has performed on stages natiohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/12/21/spokenheard-with-maximus-parthas-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/12/21/spokenheard-with-maximus-parthas-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/12/21/spokenheard-with-maximus-parthas-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 21 Dec 2014 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Maximus Parthas and Susan Dobbe ChaseMaximus Parthas (Born in 1964 in Paterson, NJ) is a Modern Day Abolitionist, Activist, Spoken Word Artist, and Mentor. He is a visionary who doesn’t mind speaking his mind and facing the ugly truths of modern day slavery head-on via the use of public platforms such as social media, broadcast radio, spoken word poetry, and videography. Parthas endeavors to enlighten and educate his audiences by gifting them with poetic images that leave them searching for truth. His “In your face” honesty and passion act as a double edged sword that will force you to open your eyes and see the world for what it is (minus the rose-colored glasses); especially when it comes to the topic of Modern Day Slavery and the Prison Industrial System. He has won numerous awards, accolades and is a well-respected in the Spoken Word Industry both nationally and internationally. He has appeared on stage with poetry giants, Emmy, Peabody and Grammy award winner(s), Hollywood Actors and Hip-Hop artists alike. His work has appeared in anthologies, CDs, and numerous publications. Maximus Parthas currently lives resides in Columbia, SC. 00:32:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken Word,Slam poetry,Slam poet,Performance poet,ColumbiaMaximus Parthas (Born in 1964 in Paterson, NJ) is a Modern Day Abolitionist, Activist, Spoken Word Artist, and Mentor. He is a visionary who doesn’t mind speakihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/12/14/spokenheard-with-theresa-davis-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/12/14/spokenheard-with-theresa-davis-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/12/14/spokenheard-with-theresa-davis-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 14 Dec 2014 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Theresa Davis and Susan Dobbe ChaseTheresa Davis is the mother of three and was a classroom teacher for over twenty years. She reclaimed her love for poetry eleven years ago after the loss of her father. Since then, she has been a member of the ArtsInterface,  Co-founder of Art Amok Slam Team, Women of the World Slam Champion (2011), poet in residence as the 2012 McEver Chair at Georgia Tech University, Emerging Artist Grant Recipient and co-producer of the staged poetry performance with Jon Goode “Wish You Were Here” at 7 Stages Theater. She was honored by the City of Atlanta, after winning “The Women of the World Poetry Slam” in 2011 with a proclamation, making May 22, Theresa Davis Day.   In July 2012, Theresa released her Chapbook “Simon Says” poems about teaching and anti-bullying themes. This project, in partnership with the City of Atlanta’s Bureau of Cultural Affairs, is a call to action to bring about an end to bully culture in our children’s classrooms. In May 2013, Theresa released her first published collection of poems entitled “After This We Go Dark” with Sibling Rivalry Press. Theresa spent most of 2014 on tour With Shyla Hardwick on “The Huemyn Tour” as well as the opening performance poet for the band Rising Appalachia. And onDecember 19, she will share the stage with the band at the Fabulous Fox Theater. 00:29:00SpokenHeardnoperformnce Poet,Performance Poetry,Spoken Word,Slam Poet,Slam PoetryTheresa Davis is the mother of three and was a classroom teacher for over twenty years. She reclaimed her love for poetry eleven years ago after the loss of herhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/12/07/spokenheard-with-denise-jolly-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/12/07/spokenheard-with-denise-jolly-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/12/07/spokenheard-with-denise-jolly-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 07 Dec 2014 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Denise Jolly and Susan Dobbe ChaseDenise Jolly is the creator of the Be Beautiful Project. She is a Writer, Performer and Artist Educator. She is the former Executive Director of Seattle Youth Speaks, and Vice President of Stronghold Productions. Denise’s work stands at the intersection of gender, class, sexuality, and body. She has taught and performed at colleges, universities, community centers, public and private schools all over the United States. Working with student populations in elementary through college and beyond. She likes doing great things with amazing people and being moved by art, community and how the two work together. Learn more at www.denisejollyspoken.com 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken Word,Performance poetry,Slam poet,Be Beautiful ProjectDenise Jolly is the creator of the Be Beautiful Project. She is a Writer, Performer and Artist Educator. She is the former Executive Director of Seattle Youth Shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/11/30/spokenheard-with-patricia-smith-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/11/30/spokenheard-with-patricia-smith-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/11/30/spokenheard-with-patricia-smith-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 30 Nov 2014 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Patricia Smith and Susan Dobbe ChaseWidely acknowledged and world-known as as a writer and performer, Patricia Smith is also well-known as Queen of Slam Poetry, being the most successful competitor in Slam History. She is poet, prose-writer, playwright, journalist and advocate. She has performed almost everywhere you can think of- probably twice- and is invited to perform almost everywhere else. Widely published, and adored, she is, in all the right ways, The First Woman of Performance Poetry. 00:29:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken Word,Slam Poetry,Slam Poets,Performance Poetry,Performace PoetsWidely acknowledged and world-known as as a writer and performer, Patricia Smith is also well-known as Queen of Slam Poetry, being the most successful competitohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/11/16/spokenheard-with-shappy-seasholtz-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/11/16/spokenheard-with-shappy-seasholtz-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/11/16/spokenheard-with-shappy-seasholtz-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 16 Nov 2014 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Shappy Seasholtz and Susan Dobbe ChaseShappy Seasholtz has an extensive 8-Track tape collection, an impressive selection of View-Master reels, a vast array of plastic figurines of old advertising mascots and far too many long boxes of comic books. Shappy is a National Poetry Slam Champion and is the creator of the Nerd Slam, a poetry competition that is half nerd poetry, half trivia-off. He has appeared on CNN, MTV and HBO's DEF POETRY. His most recent collection of poems, SPOKEN NERD REVOLUTION was published by Penmanship Books in 2011 and his work has appeared in several WRITE BLOODY PRESS anthologies. He is currently in Ohio working on his poetry memoir-AMERICAN BUCKEYE. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoNational Poetry Slam,Spoken Word,Slam Poet,Performance Poetry,ClevelandShappy Seasholtz has an extensive 8-Track tape collection, an impressive selection of View-Master reels, a vast array of plastic figurines of old advertising mahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/11/09/spokenheard-with-the-multiverse-anthology-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/11/09/spokenheard-with-the-multiverse-anthology-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/11/09/spokenheard-with-the-multiverse-anthology-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 09 Nov 2014 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with The Multiverse Anthology and Susan Dobbe ChaseMultiVerse does for superheroes what the Aim For The Head anthology did for zombies: It tackles what could be dismissed as a genre novelty and through the words of page and stage poets, finds the heart, pathos, and humor involved in the otherworld of those with superhuman abilities, an examination of the many facets of what it means to be a hero. Edited by the dynamic duo of Ryk McIntyre and Rob Sturma! Guests will be Co-editors Rob Sturma & Ryk McIntyre, Mark Palos (SFOD Slam Master/Host of Book Release Event) & Host Susan Dobbe Chase will read their poems from the book.  00:30:00SpokenHeardnoAnthology,Superheroes,Page poets,Stage poets,PoetsMultiVerse does for superheroes what the Aim For The Head anthology did for zombies: It tackles what could be dismissed as a genre novelty and through the wordshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/11/02/spokenheard-with-nick-piombino-and-susan-dobbe-chase-1Poetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/11/02/spokenheard-with-nick-piombino-and-susan-dobbe-chase-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/11/02/spokenheard-with-nick-piombino-and-susan-dobbe-chase-1Sun, 02 Nov 2014 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Nick Piombino and Susan Dobbe ChaseNick Piombino is an American poet, essayist, artist and psychotherapist. He has been associate with poets from both the New York School of the 1960s and the Language Poets of the 1970s.  He studied poetry in writing workshops with William S. Burroughs at City College in 1965 and at the Poetry Project with New York School poet Ted Berrigan in 1967. Piombino gave his first public poetry reading with singer-songwriter Patti Smith, at The Kitchen, in 1973.   A fixture on the New York poetry scene for decades, Piombino remained friends with both Allen Ginsberg and Jackson Mac Low until their deaths.  Piombino’s many books include Boundary of Blur, Contradicta, FreeFall, and Poems.  He was the recipient of the New York Foundation for Susanthe Arts Fellowship in Poetry.  He lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife, the artist Toni Simon. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoPoet,Essayist,NYC,the New York school,Languge PoetsNick Piombino is an American poet, essayist, artist and psychotherapist. He has been associate with poets from both the New York School of the 1960s and the Lanhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/10/26/spokenheard-with-thomas-fucaloro-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/10/26/spokenheard-with-thomas-fucaloro-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/10/26/spokenheard-with-thomas-fucaloro-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 26 Oct 2014 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Thomas Fucaloro and Susan Dobbe ChaseThomas Fucaloro's latest book is out now by three rooms press called "It Starts From the Belly and Blooms." He is a founding editor for Great Weather for Media and editor for staten island's new literary magazine NYSAI. He teaches poetry workshops at the NEON Bronx Probation Center, Writopia Lab, The Acorn Youth Treatment Center and the Staten Island LGBTQ Community Center. He just received his MFA in creative writing from the New School. He has a new chapbook coming out soon through Tired Hearts Press called "Mistakes Disguised as Stars". 00:30:00SpokenHeardnoNew York City,Spoken word,Editor,the New School,Performance PoetThomas Fucaloro's latest book is out now by three rooms press called "It Starts From the Belly and Blooms." He is a founding editor for Great Weather for Mediahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/10/19/spokenheard-with-laura-brown-lavoie-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/10/19/spokenheard-with-laura-brown-lavoie-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/10/19/spokenheard-with-laura-brown-lavoie-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 19 Oct 2014 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Laura Brown-Lavoie and Susan Dobbe Chase Laura Brown-Lavoie is a spoken word poet from Providence, Rhode Island. A newcomer to the national slam scene, she was the 2011 Providence Grand Slam Champion and had the opportunity to perform on Finals stage at the National Poetry Slam in Boston, where she and her Providence teammates took third place. When she isn’t writing, Laura works as an urban farmer, growing food on two vacant lots in Providence. While much of her poetry is inspired by her interactions with the urban natural environment, she also writes to interrogate the use of language in politics and the mainstream media, and, of course, to figure out where the she is in all of this. She is committed to spoken word performance as a means of fostering creative community in a culture where too often people are isolated from one another in favor of glowing screens. Her mom is a high school English teacher, and her dad is a storyteller, and she takes any opportunity she can to be in rooms full of people where beautiful things are being said out loud. Oh, and Laura effin’ loves public librry. 00:30:00SpokenHeardnoProvidence,poet,spoken word,performance poetry,slam poetryLaura Brown-Lavoie is a spoken word poet from Providence, Rhode Island. A newcomer to the national slam scene, she was the 2011 Providence Grand Slam Championhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/10/12/spokenheard-with-muggs-fogarty-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/10/12/spokenheard-with-muggs-fogarty-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/10/12/spokenheard-with-muggs-fogarty-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 12 Oct 2014 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Muggs Fogarty and Susan Dobbe ChaseMuggs Fogarty was born and raised in Providence, Rhode Island and has been a long time member of the Providence Poetry Slam staff, one of the longest-running slams in the country. Performing and writing from a young age, Muggs has presented work in front of audiences large and small, from local punk shows to international poetry festivals. After graduating from The New School with a degree in creative writing/literature, Muggs is returning to performance, crafting poems about queerness, family, and memory. Off-stage, Muggs has been teaching workshops, organizing, and coaching competitive teams since 2011. Muggs’ work can be found in Side B Magazine, 12th Street, 11 and a Half, and Plateau.  00:31:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken Word,Slam Poet,Performance Poetry,Slam Poetry,ProvidenceMuggs Fogarty was born and raised in Providence, Rhode Island and has been a long time member of the Providence Poetry Slam staff, one of the longest-running slhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/10/05/spokenheard-with-beau-sia-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/10/05/spokenheard-with-beau-sia-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/10/05/spokenheard-with-beau-sia-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 05 Oct 2014 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Beau Sia and Susan Dobbe ChaseBeau Sia is a Tony Award winning poet and world-renowned performer, featured on all 6 seasons of Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry and the winner of two National Poetry Slam championships. He is the author of the poetry books A Night Without Armor II: The Revenge and The Undisputed Greatest Writer Of All Time. As an educator, he has been mentoring youth for organizations such as Youthspeaks, Urban Word, and GetLit. Beau currently lives in Los Angeles, where he is working on his first solo play. 00:30:00SpokenHeardnoDef Poetry,Spoken Word,Tony Award,National poetry Slam,Slam PoetBeau Sia is a Tony Award winning poet and world-renowned performer, featured on all 6 seasons of Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry and the winner of two Natiohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/09/28/spokenheard-with-ryler-dustin-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/09/28/spokenheard-with-ryler-dustin-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/09/28/spokenheard-with-ryler-dustin-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 28 Sep 2014 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Ryler Dustin and Susan Dobbe ChaseRyler Dustin grew up in Bellingham, Washington, where he met the friends who introduced him to poetry and continue to inspire him. A finalist of both the Ruth Lilly Prize and the Individual World Poetry Slam, his work bridges the gaps between people to celebrate the common strangeness of being human. It examines the bizarre elegance of our biology, the awkwardness of love, and the awe inspired by our increasingly wide view of the universe. Ryler recently graduated from the University of Houston's MFA program, where he was awarded the prestigious Verlain Poetry Prize. He teaches poetry to middle school students with the Houston nonprofits Writers in the Schools and Project Row Houses. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoSlam poetry,spoken word,Individual World Poetry Slam,Ruth Lilly Prize,Verlain Poetry PrizeRyler Dustin grew up in Bellingham, Washington, where he met the friends who introduced him to poetry and continue to inspire him. A finalist of both the Ruth Lhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/09/14/spokenheard-with-lynne-procope-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/09/14/spokenheard-with-lynne-procope-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/09/14/spokenheard-with-lynne-procope-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 14 Sep 2014 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Lynne Procope and Susan Dobbe ChaseLYNNE PROCOPE is a Cave Canem fellow and a former National Poetry Slam Team champion whose work is widely published. She is co-founder and editor of Union Station Magazine and director of the louderARTS Project. 00:30:00SpokenHeardnoCave Canem,louderARTS,Performance poetry,spoken word,slam poetLYNNE PROCOPE is a Cave Canem fellow and a former National Poetry Slam Team champion whose work is widely published. She is co-founder and editor of Union Statihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/09/07/spokenheard-with-ken-arkind-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/09/07/spokenheard-with-ken-arkind-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/09/07/spokenheard-with-ken-arkind-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 07 Sep 2014 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Ken Arkind and Susan Dobbe ChaseKen Arkind is an American National Poetry Slam Champion, Tedx Speaker, Nuyorican Poets Cafe Grand Slam Champion and published author who has performed his work in 49 States, 6 countries and at over 150 colleges and universities. He is the founding Program Director of Denver Minor Disturbance, an independent literary arts organization dedicated to helping Colorado youth find voice through the mediums of poetry and performance. He is the author of "Denver" (Fast Geek Press, 2013), "Coyotes" (Penmanship Books, 2014). Ken is the poetry editor for "Suspect Press" and wrote the title poem for the Air Ball Creative short fllm "Breathless". He makes an amazing Green chile stew. 00:30:00SpokenHeardnoDenver,spoken word,performance poetry,slam poetry,poetKen Arkind is an American National Poetry Slam Champion, Tedx Speaker, Nuyorican Poets Cafe Grand Slam Champion and published author who has performed his workhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/08/31/spokenheard-with-marty-mcconnell-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/08/31/spokenheard-with-marty-mcconnell-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/08/31/spokenheard-with-marty-mcconnell-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 31 Aug 2014 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Marty McConnell and Susan Dobbe ChaseMarty McConnell lives in Chicago, Illinois where she works as a fundraiser for a youth and family center. She received her MFA from Sarah Lawrence College, and her work has recently appeared in Triquarterly, Gulf Coast, Indiana Review, Crab Orchard, and is forthcoming in Southern Humanities Review and Best American Poetry 2014. Her first full-length collection, “wine for a shotgun,” was published in 2012 by EM Press. . www.martyoutloud.com 00:30:00SpokenHeardnoPoet,Slam Poetry,Performance poet,Spoken Word,ChicagoMarty McConnell lives in Chicago, Illinois where she works as a fundraiser for a youth and family center. She received her MFA from Sarah Lawrence College, andhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/08/24/spokenheard-with-kai-coggin-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/08/24/spokenheard-with-kai-coggin-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/08/24/spokenheard-with-kai-coggin-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 24 Aug 2014 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Kai Coggin and Susan Dobbe ChaseKai Coggin is a full-time poet and freelance writer born in Bangkok, Thailand, raised in Southwest Houston, and currently a blip in the 3 million acre Ouachita National Forest in Hot Springs, AR.   She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Poetry and Creative Writing from Texas A&M University.  She writes poems of feminism, love, spirituality, injustice, metaphysics, and beauty.  Kai has been published in Elephant Journal, Cliterature, The Manila Envelope, [empath], Catching Calliope and an anthology to be released this summer called Journey of the Heart.  She released her first chapbook, In Other Words, in August 2013.  Her first full-length book of poetry PERISCOPE HEART will be published by Swimming with Elephants Publications at the end of 2014.  Kai knows that words hold the potential to create monumental and global change, and she uses her words like a sword of Beauty.  She can be found most Wednesdays at Maxine's, reading her poems into an open mic, hoping the wind carries her words out to the world. 00:28:00SpokenHeardnoPoet,Spoken word,open mic,writer,performance poetryKai Coggin is a full-time poet and freelance writer born in Bangkok, Thailand, raised in Southwest Houston, and currently a blip in the 3 million acre Ouachitahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/08/17/spokenheard-with-susan-dobbe-chase-and-tongo-eisen-martinPoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/08/17/spokenheard-with-susan-dobbe-chase-and-tongo-eisen-martin/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/08/17/spokenheard-with-susan-dobbe-chase-and-tongo-eisen-martinSun, 17 Aug 2014 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Susan Dobbe Chase and Tongo Eisen-MartinRegular Fill-in Host Ryk McIntyre interviews the talented Tongo Eisen-Martin 1pm EST, (Noon Central, 11am MTN & 10am PST)   Originally from San Francisco,Tongo Eisen-Martin is a movement worker who has organized against mass incarceration throughout the United States. He has taught in detention centers from New York's Rikers Island to California county jails. He is revolutionary poet who uses his craft to create liberated territory wherever he performs and teaches. He currently lives, teaches, and organizes in Jackson, MS. 00:30:00SpokenHeardnoRegular Fill-in Host Ryk McIntyre interviews the talented Tongo Eisen-Martin 1pm EST, (Noon Central, 11am MTN & 10am PST)   Originally from San Francisco,Tonghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/08/10/spokenheard-with-danny-solis-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/08/10/spokenheard-with-danny-solis-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/08/10/spokenheard-with-danny-solis-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 10 Aug 2014 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Danny Solis and Susan Dobbe ChaseDanny Solis has been writing poetry since the age of five. Solis has won multiple poetry slam championships on the local, regional, national and international levels. Over the years Solis has performed and taught poetry to and for all kinds of people including teachers, gang members, professional poets, actors, talented and gifted youth, middle schoolers and even slam poets. Poetry has taken Solis all over the lower 48, Canada, Europe, Asia and most recently Africa. Solis has been organizing and hosting poetry readings since 1985. in 2005, he was the artistic director of the National Poetry slam, the largest poetry performance festival in the world., 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoPoetry Slam,Performance poetry,Spoken Word,poet,National Poetry SlamDanny Solis has been writing poetry since the age of five. Solis has won multiple poetry slam championships on the local, regional, national and international lhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/08/03/spokenheard-with-geoff-kagan-trenchard-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/08/03/spokenheard-with-geoff-kagan-trenchard-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/08/03/spokenheard-with-geoff-kagan-trenchard-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 03 Aug 2014 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Geoff Kagan Trenchard and Susan Dobbe ChaseGeoff Kagan Trenchard’s poems have been published in numerous journals including Word Riot, The Nervous Breakdown, The Worcester Review, SOFTBLOW and Pemmican. He has received endowments from the National Performance Network, Dance Theater Workshop, The Zellerbach Family Foundation and the City of Oakland to produce original theatrical work. As a mentor for Urban Word NYC, he taught weekly poetry workshops in the foster care center at Bellevue as well as in Rikers Island with Columbia University’s “Youth Voices on Lockdown” program. He is a recipient of a fellowship from the Riggio Writing and Democracy program at the New School and the first ever louderARTS Writing Fellowship. He has performed poetry on HBO’s Def Poetry Jam, at universities throughout the United States, and in theaters internationally as a member of the performance poetry troupe The Suicide Kings. Penmanship Books published his first poetry collection, Murder Stay Murder. This spring he received a Juris Doctorate from the Hofstra University School of Law. He lives in Brooklyn and can be found at kagantrenchard.com/geoff. 00:30:00SpokenHeardnoPerformance Poet,performance poetry,spoken word,poet,Urban Word NYCGeoff Kagan Trenchard’s poems have been published in numerous journals including Word Riot, The Nervous Breakdown, The Worcester Review, SOFTBLOW and Pemmican.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/07/27/spokenheard-with-aaron-samuels-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/07/27/spokenheard-with-aaron-samuels-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/07/27/spokenheard-with-aaron-samuels-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 27 Jul 2014 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Aaron Samuels and Susan Dobbe ChaseAaron Samuels is a Pushcart-nominated poet, a TEDx speaker, and an acclaimed facilitator of critical identity discussions. Raised in Providence, Rhode Island, by a Jewish-American mother and an African-American father, Aaron discovered spoken word poetry at age 14 when his English teacher told him he was not allowed to break meter. After declining this advice, Aaron went on to become one of the premiere performance poets in the country, featuring on TV One’s Verses & Flow, HBO’s Brave New Voices, and TEDx Washington University. His work has appeared in multiple journals including the Tidal Basin Review, Apogee Journal, and Muzzle Magazine. His debut collection of poetry, Yarmulkes & Fitted Caps, was released by Write Bloody Publishing in fall 2013. 00:29:00SpokenHeardnoSlam Poetry,Poet,Spoken Word,Performance Poetry,TEDxAaron Samuels is a Pushcart-nominated poet, a TEDx speaker, and an acclaimed facilitator of critical identity discussions. Raised in Providence, Rhode Island, bhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/07/20/spokenheard-with-hodari-b-davis-live-from-brave-new-voicesPoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/07/20/spokenheard-with-hodari-b-davis-live-from-brave-new-voices/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/07/20/spokenheard-with-hodari-b-davis-live-from-brave-new-voicesSun, 20 Jul 2014 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Hodari B. Davis Live from Brave New VoicesThis week, Hodari B. Davis takes us live to Philadelphia for a webcast that features poets from Brave New Voices. The 2014 festival features over 500 Teen Poetry Slam Champions from 50 parts of the country and 5 additional cities from across the globe, representing over 50,000 young poets in their local communities. These young writers are a diverse, creative, intelligent group of trendsetting community and cultural leaders. They come to Brave New Voices each year not only to compete, but also to attend world-class workshops led by renowned poets and writers, participate in youth development programs, and highlight the voices of a new generation of leadership. 00:30:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken Word,Poetry Slam,Performance Poetry,Brave New Voices,Youth Poetry FestivalThis week, Hodari B. Davis takes us live to Philadelphia for a webcast that features poets from Brave New Voices. The 2014 festival features over 500 Teen Poetrhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/07/13/spokenheard-with-jeanann-verlee-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/07/13/spokenheard-with-jeanann-verlee-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/07/13/spokenheard-with-jeanann-verlee-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 13 Jul 2014 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Jeanann Verlee and Susan Dobbe ChaseJEANANN VERLEE is an author, performance poet, editor, and former punk rocker. She is author of Racing Hummingbirds (Write Bloody Publishing), which earned the Independent Publisher Book Award Silver Medal in Poetry. Verlee is also winner of the Sandy Crimmins National Prize for Poetry. Her work appears in a number of journals, including The New York Quarterly, Rattle, and failbetter, among others. She was named first runner-up for the Indiana Review Poetry Prize, has been nominated twice for Best of the Net, and three times for the Pushcart Prize. She is a poetry editor for Union Station Magazine and former director of Urbana Poetry Slam. Verlee holds a number of local and national slam titles and has represented New York City ten times under both NYC-Urbana and NYC-louderARTS at the National Poetry Slam, Individual World Poetry Slam, and Women of the World Poetry Slam. She believes in you. 00:29:00SpokenHeardnoNew York,Performance Poetry,Slam Poetry,Spoken Word,PoetJEANANN VERLEE is an author, performance poet, editor, and former punk rocker. She is author of Racing Hummingbirds (Write Bloody Publishing), which earned thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/07/06/spokenheard-with-bluz-boris-rogers-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/07/06/spokenheard-with-bluz-boris-rogers-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/07/06/spokenheard-with-bluz-boris-rogers-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 06 Jul 2014 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Bluz (Boris Rogers) and Susan Dobbe ChaseBluz is the slam master and coach of SlamCharlotte, A competitive team of poets whom he led to back to back National Poetry Slam victories in 2007 and 2008. Bluz is the also the 2010 Southern Fried Poetry Slam Champion. He has featured and hosted at the LA Poetry festival 2010 and 2011. As well the National Poetry slam in 2012. Bluz solidified a spot hosting a poetry segment on Charlotte’s #1 urban Radio station, Power 98. 3 time Queen City music awards winner for best spoken word artist. An active member in the community, Bluz has worked on several projects with organizations such Junior Achievement, Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Wachovia, Bank Of America, CBS Radio, Radio Disney, ESPN, SPEED TV, BET, and NASCAR where he wrote and performed several intros for the Nationally televised showed NASCAR:TODAY in which he won an EMMY and has an EMMY with RAYCOM sports. Bluz has toured numerous major colleges and universities and shared the stage with several distinguished speakers and poets such as Dr Cornell West, Taylor Mali, Nikki Giovanni, Sonia Sanchez, Gil Scott Heron and he has opened for many national recording artist such as Outkast, Amel Larrieux, Yung Jeezy,, Pink Floyd, Last Poets, D'Angelo, John Legend, Del La Sol, KRS ONE and more. He is the author of a book of poetry(Articulate Slang), released 3 cds, and featured at many world famous poetry clubs . Bluz has been regarded as the “most moving writer of our time” by Amnesty International but all of of these accomplishments pale in comparison to his role as fatherto three beautiful children, husband to a dynamic wife, and friend to a core of poets known as the Concrete Generation who constantly helphim push the limit of poetry. Bluz remains a visionary in the art of spoken word and slam poetry. His relentless pursuit to reinvent himself and the art form keep him in the upper echelon of poetry. This is Bluz 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken Word,Slam Poetry,Poet,Performance Poetry,CharlotteBluz is the slam master and coach of SlamCharlotte, A competitive team of poets whom he led to back to back National Poetry Slam victories in 2007 and 2008. Bluhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/06/29/spokenheard-with-joshua-lakey-hinson-and-susan-dobbe-chase-1Poetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/06/29/spokenheard-with-joshua-lakey-hinson-and-susan-dobbe-chase-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/06/29/spokenheard-with-joshua-lakey-hinson-and-susan-dobbe-chase-1Sun, 29 Jun 2014 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Joshua Lakey Hinson and Susan Dobbe ChaseLakey is a self taught street artist/poet travelling the U.S. shattering cliches and sharing his passion border to border and coast to coast. Currently on his #SuitandTieTour he goes city to city posting up and draws on the streets wearing a suit and tie sitting beside an open portfolio and a sign saying “Grandma says I need a job wearing a suit and tie…this is my compromise.” He started his artistic pursuit in poetry and made San Antonio’s PuroSlam National Poetry Slam three consecutive years before taking up visual art. Occasionally he still performs at slam/jazz venues or when he hears a talented musician on the street who is down for working together but most of his concentration lies in the visual nowadays. He’s always looking for new friends and soft couches out on the road. 00:30:00SpokenHeardnoSan Antonio,Spoken Word,Street Artist,Slam Poet,national Poetry SlamLakey is a self taught street artist/poet travelling the U.S. shattering cliches and sharing his passion border to border and coast to coast. Currently on his #http://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/06/22/spokenheard-with-ara-hawkins-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/06/22/spokenheard-with-ara-hawkins-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/06/22/spokenheard-with-ara-hawkins-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 22 Jun 2014 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Ara Hawkins and Susan Dobbe ChaseAra Hawkins is the indie music/art editor @viragomag.com. She has interviewed Bill Ward of Black Sabbath, comedian Margaret Cho, and Chris Mars of the Replacements. In 2011 she self published a full collection of poetry (Original Soundtrack Not Available) which one reader called "A Tom Verlaine riff in every synapse." She writes about suburban decay and the dirty reality of small towns. She says her poetry shows the Jackson Pollock behind the Rockwell. She's assembling a second full collection of poetry and trying to momentarily extend her attention span to write a novel. She's also a musicaholic. 00:30:00SpokenHeardnoPerformance Poet,Spoken Word,Poet,Virago,indie musicAra Hawkins is the indie music/art editor @viragomag.com. She has interviewed Bill Ward of Black Sabbath, comedian Margaret Cho, and Chris Mars of the Replacemehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/06/15/spokenheard-with-buddy-wakefield-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/06/15/spokenheard-with-buddy-wakefield-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/06/15/spokenheard-with-buddy-wakefield-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 15 Jun 2014 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Buddy Wakefield and Susan Dobbe ChaseBuddy Wakefield is the three-time world champion spoken word artist featured on NPR, the BBC, HBO’s Def Poetry Jam, and most recently signed to Ani DiFranco’s Righteous Babe Records. In 2004 and again in 2005, he won the Individual World Poetry Slam Finals. He has gone on to share the stage with nearly every notable performance poet in the world in hundreds of venues internationally from The Great Lawn in Central Park and Scotland’s Oran Mor to San Quentin State Penitentiary, House of Blues New Orleans and First Avenue.In the spring of 2001 Buddy left his position as the executive assistant at a biomedical firm in Gig Harbor, WA, sold or gave away everything he owned, moved to the small town of Honda Civic and set out to live for a living, touring North American poetry venues through 2003. He still tours full time.Born in Shreveport, LA, mostly raised in Baytown, TX, now claiming Seattle, WA as home, Buddy has been a busker in Amsterdam, a lumberjack in Norway, a street vendor in Spain, a team leader in Singapore, a re-delivery boy, a candy maker, a street sweeper, a bartender, a maid, a construction worker, a bull rider, a triathlete and a facilitator at Quantum Learning Networks. Buddy, an original Board of Directors member with Youth Speaks Seattle, is published internationally in dozens of books with work used to win multiple national collegiate debate and forensics competitions. An author of Write Bloody Publishing, Wakefield, who is not concerned with what poetry is or is not, delivers raw, rounded, disarming performances of humor and heart. 00:30:00SpokenHeardnoIWPS,National Poetry Slam,Spoken Word,Performance Poetry,Slam PoetBuddy Wakefield is the three-time world champion spoken word artist featured on NPR, the BBC, HBO’s Def Poetry Jam, and most recently signed to Ani DiFranco’s Rhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/06/08/spokenheard-with-christian-drake-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/06/08/spokenheard-with-christian-drake-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/06/08/spokenheard-with-christian-drake-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 08 Jun 2014 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Christian Drake and Susan Dobbe ChaseChristian Drake is a six-time National Poetry Slam team member and has performed on three National Poetry Slam Finals stages. Originally and currently from New England, he was previously a host of popular slams, poetry shows and burlesques in San Francisco, CA and Albuquerque, NM. His poetry has been performed on at least three continents and covered by hundreds of high school forensics students, and he himself has performed in over seventy cities in the U.S. and Canada. He has never appeared on HBO, but has been featured on Al Jazeera. Christian's earned his reputation in the slam world by combining finely-crafted poetry with wild, rock-and-roll-inspired performance. A poet of outstanding variety, his repertoire includes poetry about heartbreak, music formats, war, nature, ography, immigration, gardening, mythology, love, and the relative merits of period sex. He's best known for his often loud, erotic, and political nature poetry; currently a science teacher in the New England wilderness, his work as an aquarium naturalist, planetarium guide and urban forester. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken Word,Poetry Slam,Performance Poet,New England,National Poetry SlamChristian Drake is a six-time National Poetry Slam team member and has performed on three National Poetry Slam Finals stages. Originally and currently from Newhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/06/01/spokenheard-wgeorge-yamazawa-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/06/01/spokenheard-wgeorge-yamazawa-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/06/01/spokenheard-wgeorge-yamazawa-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 01 Jun 2014 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard w/George Yamazawa and Susan Dobbe ChaseGEORGE YAMAZAWA is a poet of Japanese descent who shares his passion for his culture and experiences through his poetry. He doesn’t just spend time perfecting his own craft, he teaches spoken word and poetry to local DC youth and coaches and mentors young poets on the International DC Youth Slam Poetry Team. He has toured the world and even performed in The Pentagon. 00:29:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken Word,Performance Poetry,Slam Poet,Washington DC,Youth Poetry SlamGEORGE YAMAZAWA is a poet of Japanese descent who shares his passion for his culture and experiences through his poetry. He doesn’t just spend time perfecting hhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/05/25/spokenheard-with-sam-cha-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/05/25/spokenheard-with-sam-cha-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/05/25/spokenheard-with-sam-cha-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 25 May 2014 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Sam Cha and Susan Dobbe ChaseSam Cha recently completed his MFA in poetry at UMass Boston, where he was the 2011 and 2012 recipient of the Academy of American Poets Prize. His work (poems, essays, fiction, translations) can be found at anderbo, Amethyst Arsenic, ASIA, decomP, Memorious, Paper Scissors, Printer’s Devil Review, and Radius. Also, in two anthologies: Knocking at the Door: Poems About Approaching the Other and The &Now Awards 2: The Best Innovative Writing. He lives and writes in Cambridge, MA. 00:28:00SpokenHeardnoCambridge MA,UMass Boston,performance poetry,spoken word,Academy of American Poets AwardSam Cha recently completed his MFA in poetry at UMass Boston, where he was the 2011 and 2012 recipient of the Academy of American Poets Prize. His work (poems,http://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/05/18/spokenheard-with-tony-santiago-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/05/18/spokenheard-with-tony-santiago-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/05/18/spokenheard-with-tony-santiago-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 18 May 2014 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Tony Santiago and Susan Dobbe ChaseMichael Anthony aka Tony Santiago is a multi-award winning poet, comedian, graphic artist, musician and filmmaker. He was born in San Francisco, California after spending 10 months in the womb and spending much of his youth in mental asylums in Albuquerque, New Mexico (no joke). He is known to many as the founder and artist behind 2 immensely popular fansites, 'BansheeMilk', where he specializes in his own unique brand of, some say, disturbing and strange art as well as the site 'People Eating Tacos', where he draws and paints famous characters and people in Taco related circumstances (again this is not a joke). He is a father of 3 and a man of 1. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoBansheeMilk,People Eating Tacos,Alburquerque,Slam Poet,ComedianMichael Anthony aka Tony Santiago is a multi-award winning poet, comedian, graphic artist, musician and filmmaker. He was born in San Francisco, California aftehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/05/12/spokenheard-with-ellyn-touchette-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/05/12/spokenheard-with-ellyn-touchette-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/05/12/spokenheard-with-ellyn-touchette-and-susan-dobbe-chaseMon, 12 May 2014 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Ellyn Touchette and Susan Dobbe ChaseEllyn Touchette was described as a “scheming bitch” by George R.R. Martin on page 714 of A Feast For Crows. George R.R. Martin was not the first to do so. Ellyn is a weightlifter, biology student, and behavioral health professional from Portland, Maine. She is currently on the board of directors for Port Veritas, a slam and nonprofit which she has represented at multiple national and international competitions. Her work is present or forthcoming in several journals, including The Emerson Review, Subterranean Quarterly, and Wicked Banshee, and has been featured on Indiefeed. 00:29:00SpokenHeardnoProvidence,Maine,Spoken Word,Performance Poetry,Slam PoetEllyn Touchette was described as a “scheming bitch” by George R.R. Martin on page 714 of A Feast For Crows. George R.R. Martin was not the first to do so. Ellynhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/05/04/spokenheard-with-hodari-b-davis-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/05/04/spokenheard-with-hodari-b-davis-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/05/04/spokenheard-with-hodari-b-davis-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 04 May 2014 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Hodari B. Davis and Susan Dobbe ChaseHodari Bayano Davis is the National Program Director of “Youth Speaks Inc.”(youthspeaks.org), Executive Producer of “Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Slam Festival" (bravenewvoices.org) twice featured on HBO, and Program Architect and Producer of the “Life is Living” Campaign (lifeisliving.org), a traveling Eco Hip Hop Festival rooted in the principle of "Life as Primary Text".  Davis currently serves as a Senior Producer on a partnership blending youth spoken word and Investigative Journalism called the Off Page Project. Davis is also the Creative Director of The Bigger Picture Project (thebiggerpicture.org) aimed at using poetry and testimony to raise awareness about the institutional and environmental factors contributing to Type II Diabetes. As an urban educator and activist for more than 20 years, he began his career as a teacher in the country’s first high school African American Studies department at Berkeley High School.  He holds advanced degrees from UC Berkeley and San Francisco State University.  As an artist and poet, he currently serves as the Artistic Director of “Young Gifted And Black” (YouTube.com/tvygb), a youth arts company that performs historic and contemporary African American poetry and rap internationally and throughout the Bay Area.  00:30:00SpokenHeardnoYouth Speaks,Slam Poetry,Performance Poetry,Spoken Word,Brave New VoicesHodari Bayano Davis is the National Program Director of “Youth Speaks Inc.”(youthspeaks.org), Executive Producer of “Brave New Voices International Youth Poetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/04/27/spokenheard-with-christopher-jelly-stanley-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/04/27/spokenheard-with-christopher-jelly-stanley-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/04/27/spokenheard-with-christopher-jelly-stanley-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 27 Apr 2014 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Christopher "Jelly" Stanley and Susan Dobbe ChaseChristopher Stanley, or “Jelly”, is a spoken word artist from Kearny, NJ. Jelly is a three time National Poetry Slam (NPS) competitor, He is the head of Public Relations for JC Slam, and the 2013 Individual World Poetry Slam (IWPS) representative for Jersey City. 00:29:00SpokenHeardnoJersey City,Spoken Word,Performance Poetry,Slam Poetry,JC SlamChristopher Stanley, or “Jelly”, is a spoken word artist from Kearny, NJ. Jelly is a three time National Poetry Slam (NPS) competitor, He is the head of Publichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/04/06/spokenheard-with-tara-betts-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/04/06/spokenheard-with-tara-betts-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/04/06/spokenheard-with-tara-betts-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 06 Apr 2014 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Tara Betts and Susan Dobbe ChaseTara Betts is an author, PhD candidate at Binghamton University and a Cave Canem Fellow. She co-founded "GirlSpeak, a weekly writing/leadership workshop for young women. She has also worked with at-risk teens, and women in prisons. Tara has performed in venues as diverse as HBO's "Def Jam", twice as a part of "The Vagina Monologues", and venues all over the US, Dodge Poetry Festival, NYC's New School, amongst many, many others. Widely published, her work has appeared in Essence, Columbia Poetry Review, and Drunken Boat, to name just a few. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoCave Canem,Slam poet,Spoken word,Performance Poetry,Def PoetryTara Betts is an author, PhD candidate at Binghamton University and a Cave Canem Fellow. She co-founded "GirlSpeak, a weekly writing/leadership workshop for youhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/03/30/spokenheard-with-hanif-abdurraqib-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/03/30/spokenheard-with-hanif-abdurraqib-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/03/30/spokenheard-with-hanif-abdurraqib-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 30 Mar 2014 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Hanif Abdurraqib and Susan Dobbe ChaseHanif Abdurraqib writes poems when he is not sitting in his Columbus, Ohio apartment eating red velvet cake, or judgmentally thumbing through your record collection. His first collection of poems, Three Crosses, was released in December 2012, and his second collection, Sons of Noah, is forthcoming from Tired Hearts Press in 2014. He wants you to tell him your top 5 albums of all time. 00:30:00SpokenHeardnoColumbus,Performance Poetry,Spoken Word,Slam Poet,OhioHanif Abdurraqib writes poems when he is not sitting in his Columbus, Ohio apartment eating red velvet cake, or judgmentally thumbing through your record collechttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/03/23/spokenheard-with-craig-mums-grant-and-susn-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/03/23/spokenheard-with-craig-mums-grant-and-susn-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/03/23/spokenheard-with-craig-mums-grant-and-susn-dobbe-chaseSun, 23 Mar 2014 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Craig "muMs" Grant and Susn Dobbe ChaseCraig 'muMs' Grant is an American Poet, Actor and Playwright. He has performed on New York City stages for more than 20 years. muMs is best known for playing Arnold Jackson aka Poet on the HBO hit show OZ. At the same time muMs is an internationally known Poet- performing at over 200 cafe's, Colleges and Universities across the U.S., Europe and Africa. muMs is a proud member of the Labyrinth Theater Company, debuting in such productions as the critically acclaimed LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT and A VIEW FROM 151st. Both performed Off-Broadway at the NYC's Public Theater. With the Labyrinth, muMs has also workshopped two of his own plays, Paradox of The Urban Cliche and Loveness: I will only love you once. Some of muMs' acting credits include: Side Effects, Law and Order SVU, Law and Order, Cold Case, Chappelle's show, Boston Legal, Law and Order Criminal Intent, The Sopranos, Dark Water, Everyday People, Bamboozled... amongst others. 00:30:00SpokenHeardnopoet,Actor,Playwright,HBO OZ,Labyrinth Theater CompanyCraig 'muMs' Grant is an American Poet, Actor and Playwright. He has performed on New York City stages for more than 20 years. muMs is best known for playing Arhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/03/16/spokenheard-with-mike-taylor-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/03/16/spokenheard-with-mike-taylor-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/03/16/spokenheard-with-mike-taylor-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 16 Mar 2014 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Mike Taylor and Susan Dobbe ChaseMike Taylor as been performing slam poetry for 9 years. He was on the 2008 Youth Speaks national team, and since then started SPARC Poetry, an organization that teaches spoken word to middle school kids. His poems focus on real life things that people can both relate to and laugh at. 00:30:00SpokenHeardnoSPARC Poetry,Slam poet,Spoken Word,Performance Poetry,Poetry SlamMike Taylor as been performing slam poetry for 9 years. He was on the 2008 Youth Speaks national team, and since then started SPARC Poetry, an organization thathttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/03/09/spokenheard-with-cole-rodriguez-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/03/09/spokenheard-with-cole-rodriguez-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/03/09/spokenheard-with-cole-rodriguez-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 09 Mar 2014 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Cole Rodriguez and Susan Dobbe ChaseCole Rodriguez is a mother, sister, friend, writer, teacher, activist, and lover of rhyme. She has been teaching students of all ages for over 14 years. Covering a vast range of subjects, her use of interactive methodology governs most of the classrooms she leads.As a performance poet, she has captured audience's attention as a slam winner at Cambridge’s Lizard Lounge and Manhattan’s Nuyorican Café. She has appeared at Harvard University and Critical Breakdown, Boston's only all-age ship hop event. She has featured for Soulkore and BloodSkinLand Productions, Berklee College of Music, The Providence Black Repertory Company, and Rhode Island’s annual Sound Session event. As a member of the Lizard Lounge Slam Team for the last two years, she has traveled nationally to share work across the country and represented at the Individual World Poetry Slam.Passionate about working with young people, Cole performs regularly at community events and conducts workshops for schools in the Greater Boston area. She is currently at work on her first book. She loves to dance salsa, is an avid Celtics fan and is a beast in the kitchen. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoActivist,Performance Poet,Spoken Word,Boston,poetryCole Rodriguez is a mother, sister, friend, writer, teacher, activist, and lover of rhyme. She has been teaching students of all ages for over 14 years. Coverinhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/03/02/spokenheard-with-denise-jolly-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/03/02/spokenheard-with-denise-jolly-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/03/02/spokenheard-with-denise-jolly-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 02 Mar 2014 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Denise Jolly and Susan Dobbe ChaseDenise Jolly is the creator of the Be Beautiful Project. She is a Writer, Performer and Artist Educator. She is the former Executive Director of Seattle Youth Speaks, and Vice President of Stronghold Productions. Denise’s work stands at the intersection of gender, class, sexuality, and body. She has taught and performed at colleges, universities, community centers, public and private schools all over the United States. Working with student populations in elementary through college and beyond. She likes doing great things with amazing people and being moved by art, community and how the two work together. Learn more at www.denisejollyspoken.com 00:05:00SpokenHeardnoBe Beautiful Project,Youth Speaks,Seattle,Spoken Word,Slam PoetDenise Jolly is the creator of the Be Beautiful Project. She is a Writer, Performer and Artist Educator. She is the former Executive Director of Seattle Youth Shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/02/23/spokenheard-with-derrick-abyss-graham-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/02/23/spokenheard-with-derrick-abyss-graham-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/02/23/spokenheard-with-derrick-abyss-graham-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 23 Feb 2014 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Derrick Abyss Graham and Susan Dobbe ChaseA.B.Y.S.S. - The metamorphosis of the artist we call Abyss began while working his way up the tour scene in comedy clubs.  The poetry arena wasn’t really defined when he debuted to listeners in Jacksonville, FL. Abyss was determined to put stretch marks on the genre we now know as spoken word.  He tirelessly works on his craft, a self taught musician and scribe. Abyss also served 7 yrs on the board of the Atlanta Community Food Bank. He spends countless hours of community service inside jails, schools, churches, and community centers. Abyss received a Peabody Award for his appearance on HBO Def Poetry the “original series” Season 1, and returned to star on seasons 5 of HBO Def Poetry.  He was the first poet to appear on BET’s 106th & Park.  Currently Abyss has been casted for a recurring role on the “Somebodies”; the first scripted sitcom in BET’s history.  He’s has made other appearances on BET J’s Lyric Café, the 12th Annual Gospel Choice Awards, and numerous NACA/APCA college events.  Abyss also co-wrote a song with Rhonda Smith (Prince’s Bass Player).  He’s a published author, musician, activist, motivational speaker, songwriter, actor, mentor, etc. His list of accomplishments goes on and on. 00:29:00SpokenHeardnospoken word,perforance poetry,slam poet,comedy,BETA.B.Y.S.S. - The metamorphosis of the artist we call Abyss began while working his way up the tour scene in comedy clubs.  The poetry arena wasn’t really definehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/02/09/spokenheard-with-jamie-dewolf-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/02/09/spokenheard-with-jamie-dewolf-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/02/09/spokenheard-with-jamie-dewolf-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 09 Feb 2014 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Jamie DeWolf and Susan Dobbe ChaseWith a free-wheeling career that began in his teens, Jamie first became known to Bay Area audiences as a performance poet, winning his first slam competition in 1999. Known for his fast paced mix of stand up, theater and hip hop, he went on to become the National Poetry Slam Champion, the Oakland and Berkeley Grand Slam Champion, and was a featured performer on HBO’s Def Poetry Jam, 60 Minutes, UPN and CBS. Awarded “Best Poet” of the Bay Area by the East Bay Express two years in a row, Jamie is also a mentor for Youth Speaks, the nation’s leading presenter of Spoken Word education. He’s performed and lead writing workshops at over 130 universities, high schools and juvenile detention centers across the U.S, and hosted the first-ever slam poetry competition at San Quentin Penitentiary. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoBay Area,Performance Poetry,Spoken Word,Slam Poetry,TheaterWith a free-wheeling career that began in his teens, Jamie first became known to Bay Area audiences as a performance poet, winning his first slam competition inhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/02/02/spokenheard-with-anthony-francis-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/02/02/spokenheard-with-anthony-francis-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/02/02/spokenheard-with-anthony-francis-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 02 Feb 2014 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Anthony Francis and Susan Dobbe ChaseAnthony Francis is a photographer and forever-amateur poet living in San Antonio, Texas with his wife and two young daughters. He is a graduate student at the Academy of Art University, focusing on fine art portraiture and documentary. Interests in visual and written art converge in photographic concepts and the means by which to describe a person or event. He is concerned with form by which we describe narrative and, as every artist has looked to do, thin the film between form and narrative in new context.  He believes a photograph to be a visual poem. 00:29:00SpokenHeardnophotographer,San Antonio,spoken word,Academy of Art University,documentaryAnthony Francis is a photographer and forever-amateur poet living in San Antonio, Texas with his wife and two young daughters. He is a graduate student at the Ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/01/26/spokenheard-with-tim-stafford-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/01/26/spokenheard-with-tim-stafford-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/01/26/spokenheard-with-tim-stafford-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 26 Jan 2014 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Tim Stafford and Susan Dobbe Chase Tim Stafford is a public school teacher and poet from Chicago. His work has appeared on HBO Def Poetry Jam and on stages around the world including the ABC Brecht Festival in Augsburg, Germany, the 2010 Zurich Poetry Slam Festival in Switzerland, and the 2013 Kiel Week Festival in Germany. He is the editor of the classroom poetry anthology "Learn Then Burn" published by Write Bloody. 00:30:00SpokenHeardnoPoet,Spoken Word,Performance poetry,Slam Poetry,ChicagoTim Stafford is a public school teacher and poet from Chicago. His work has appeared on HBO Def Poetry Jam and on stages around the world including the ABC Brehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/01/19/spokenheard-with-christa-bell-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/01/19/spokenheard-with-christa-bell-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/01/19/spokenheard-with-christa-bell-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 19 Jan 2014 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Christa Bell and Susan Dobbe ChaseChrista Bell is an award-winning spoken word poet, performance artist and feminist culture creator.. She is an MA candidate in Cultural Studies with a designation in Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies, a member of the Women Who Rock and Fembot collectives and Real Colored Girls. She is a National Poetry Slam Champion. Her work includes the one-woman show CoochieMagik:1001 Holy Names for Coochie, the Seattle Art Museum opening events for Elles; and SHEism: The Woman Worship Workshop, a performance workshop that explores spiritual politics.. Her work has been featured on National Public Radio, TEDx Talk, and on afterellen.com. Her current performance work is scheduled to be included in the Whitney Museum of American Art. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnospoken word,performance art,Seattle,sexual politics,poetChrista Bell is an award-winning spoken word poet, performance artist and feminist culture creator.. She is an MA candidate in Cultural Studies with a designatihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/01/12/spokenheard-with-janae-johnson-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/01/12/spokenheard-with-janae-johnson-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/01/12/spokenheard-with-janae-johnson-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 12 Jan 2014 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Janae Johnson and Susan Dobbe ChaseJanae Johnson is an artist, educator, coach, and lover of all things Stevie Wonder. Both her words and her flaws make her beautiful and every day she thrives to become a more creative, loving, conscious and well-rounded human being. Janae does not have a chapbook. Or a CD. Or a fan webpage. But, she does have a collection of poetry inspired by the voices in her soul that will make laugh, smile, cry, and applaud endlessly. Janae is a two-time member of the Lizard Lounge slam team; Coach & Advisor of the Simmons College (Speaks) Slam Team; and a true advocate for love. 00:30:00SpokenHeardnoPoet,Spoken Word,Slam Poetry,Lizard Lounge,Performance PoetryJanae Johnson is an artist, educator, coach, and lover of all things Stevie Wonder. Both her words and her flaws make her beautiful and every day she thrives tohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/01/05/spokenheard-with-rob-sturma-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/01/05/spokenheard-with-rob-sturma-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2014/01/05/spokenheard-with-rob-sturma-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 05 Jan 2014 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Rob Sturma and Susan Dobbe Chase Rob Sturma rests his nerdy head in Oklahoma City where he co-hosts the weekly Red Dirt Wayward Poets open mic.   His first full-length collection of poems Miles of Hallelujah was released by Write Bloody Publishing in 2009, and he edited the zombie themed anthology Aim For The Head for Write Bloody in 2011.  He is the editor-in-chief of the online pop culture literary journal FreezeRay, and is putting the final touches on a superhero anthology with Ryk McIntyre for Write Bloody in 2014.  His next solo chapbook will be released on Tired Hearts Press. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoOklahoma,poetry,spoken word,Performance poetry,Oklahoma CityRob Sturma rests his nerdy head in Oklahoma City where he co-hosts the weekly Red Dirt Wayward Poets open mic.   His first full-length collection of poems Milehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/12/29/spokenheard-with-jw-basilo-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/12/29/spokenheard-with-jw-basilo-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/12/29/spokenheard-with-jw-basilo-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 29 Dec 2013 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with J.W. Basilo and Susan Dobbe ChaseJ.W. Basilo is a National and World Poetry Slam finalist, a PushCart Prize Nominee, one half of Poetry/Comedy duo "Beard Fight," and an Artist in Residence at Real Talk Avenue. His work has appeared on NPR, CBS, WGN, in the Chicago Tribune, numerous literary journals, and in hundreds of theaters, dive bars, prisons, schools and comedy clubs across the world. Basilo is the Executive Director of Chicago Slam Works, a non-profit dedicated to the advancement of performance poetry through youth outreach and the production the finest shows in Chicago’s live literature community.  You can catch him Sunday evenings at the Green Mill where he co-hosts the world-famous Uptown Poetry Slam with Marc "So What" Smith. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoPoet,Slam Poetry,Chicago,Chicago Slam Works,The Green MillJ.W. Basilo is a National and World Poetry Slam finalist, a PushCart Prize Nominee, one half of Poetry/Comedy duo "Beard Fight," and an Artist in Residence at Rhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/12/22/spokenheard-with-cassandra-de-alba-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/12/22/spokenheard-with-cassandra-de-alba-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/12/22/spokenheard-with-cassandra-de-alba-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 22 Dec 2013 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Cassandra de Alba and Susan Dobbe Chase Cassandra de Alba’s work has appeared or is forthcoming in Red Lightbulbs, Illuminati Girl Gang, NAP, and Drunken Boat, among other publications. Her most recent chapbooks are called Bloodlust (No Spaceships Allowed) and Special Bitch Academy. She lives in Massachusetts (with two Emilys and a cat named Roger Minder) and blogs at outsidewarmafghans.tumblr.com. 00:28:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken word,Slam Poerty,Poet,Massachusetts,chapbookCassandra de Alba’s work has appeared or is forthcoming in Red Lightbulbs, Illuminati Girl Gang, NAP, and Drunken Boat, among other publications. Her most recehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/12/15/spokenheard-with-adam-stone-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/12/15/spokenheard-with-adam-stone-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/12/15/spokenheard-with-adam-stone-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 15 Dec 2013 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Adam Stone and Susan Dobbe ChaseAdam Stone has been involved in slam since he misread an academic schedule in 1998 and wandered into a poetry club by mistake. Since then, he has been a member of thirteen nationally competing slam teams, was twice selected as The Lizard Lounge's Individual World Poetry Slam representative, served as Cape Cod's Spoken Word Poet Laureate, and has won The Boston Cantab's Champion of Champions title more than anyone else, as well as being their raining Dirty Haiku Champion. He's also the bartender at The Cantab Lounge, where he gives weekly prompts. And in 2011 and 2013 he served as the Events Coordinator for The National Poetry Slam. In his spare time he works in a comic books store and has a graphic novel collection that worries potential suitors. 00:34:00SpokenHeardnoslam poetry,spoken word,Boston,Cantab,National Poetry SlamAdam Stone has been involved in slam since he misread an academic schedule in 1998 and wandered into a poetry club by mistake. Since then, he has been a memberhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/12/08/spokenheard-with-angel-nafis-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/12/08/spokenheard-with-angel-nafis-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/12/08/spokenheard-with-angel-nafis-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 08 Dec 2013 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Angel Nafis and Susan Dobbe ChaseAngel Nafis is an Ann Arbor, Michigan native and Cave Canem Fellow. Her work has appeared in FOUND Magazine’s Requiem for a Paper Bag, Decibels, The Rattling Wall, Union Station Magazine, GirlSpeak Webzine, The Bear River Review, MUZZLE Magazine, and Mosaic Magazine. In 2011 she represented the LouderArts poetry project at both the Women of the World Poetry Slam and the National Poetry Slam. She is an Urban Word NYC Mentor and the founder, curator, and host of the quarterly Greenlight Bookstore Poetry Salon reading series. She is the author of BlackGirl Mansion (Red Beard Press/ New School Poetics, 2012) She lives in Brooklyn . 00:30:00SpokenHeardnoPoet,Slam Poetry,Spoken Word,LouderArts,Urban Word NYCAngel Nafis is an Ann Arbor, Michigan native and Cave Canem Fellow. Her work has appeared in FOUND Magazine’s Requiem for a Paper Bag, Decibels, The Rattling Wahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/12/01/spokenheard-with-victor-infante-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/12/01/spokenheard-with-victor-infante-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/12/01/spokenheard-with-victor-infante-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 01 Dec 2013 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Victor Infante and Susan Dobbe ChaseVictor D. Infante is a poet, editor and journalist living in Worcester, Mass. He is the editor of the online literary journal, Radius: Poetry From the Center to the Edge. His poems and stories have been published in numerous periodicals, including The Collagist, Pearl, Chiron Review, Word Riot andThe Nervous Breakdown, and anthologies such as Poetry Slam: The Competitive Art of Performance Poetry, Spoken Word Revolution Redux and Aim For the Head: An Anthology of Zombie Poetry. He is the author of City of Insomnia, a poetry collection from Write Bloody Publishing, and a co-editor for the Best Indie Lit New England anthology. 00:30:00SpokenHeardnoWorchester,journalist,poet,editor,MassachusettsVictor D. Infante is a poet, editor and journalist living in Worcester, Mass. He is the editor of the online literary journal, Radius: Poetry From the Center tohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/11/24/spokenheard-with-scott-woods-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/11/24/spokenheard-with-scott-woods-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/11/24/spokenheard-with-scott-woods-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 24 Nov 2013 22:30:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Scott Woods and Susan Dobbe ChaseScott Woods is the author of "We Over Here Now" (2013, Brick Cave Books) and has published and edited work in a variety of publications. He has been featured multiple times in national press, including multiple appearances on National Public Radio. He was the President of Poetry Slam Inc. and MCs the Writers’ Block Poetry Night, an open mic series in Columbus, Ohio . In April of 2006 he became the first poet to ever complete a 24-hour solo poetry reading, a feat he bested with six more annual 24-hour readings without repeating a single poem. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoColumbus Ohio,Poetry Slam Inc.,Writers' Block Poetry,Slam PoetScott Woods is the author of "We Over Here Now" (2013, Brick Cave Books) and has published and edited work in a variety of publications. He has been featured muhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/11/17/spokenheard-with-jacob-victorine-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/11/17/spokenheard-with-jacob-victorine-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/11/17/spokenheard-with-jacob-victorine-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 17 Nov 2013 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Jacob Victorine and Susan Dobbe ChaseOriginally from New York City, Jacob Victorine holds a an MFA in Poetry from Columbia College Chicago.He has competed in the National Poetry Slam with the Jersey City Slam Team and on Indiefeed.He was nominated for a 2013 Pushcart Prize and his poems have appeared in numerous literary magazines..00:29:00SpokenHeardnoNew York,Chicago,Spoken Word,Slam poetry,Pushcart PrizeOriginally from New York City, Jacob Victorine holds a an MFA in Poetry from Columbia College Chicago.He has competed in the National Poetry Slam with the Jersehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/11/10/spokenheard-with-robert-bobby-gibbs-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/11/10/spokenheard-with-robert-bobby-gibbs-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/11/10/spokenheard-with-robert-bobby-gibbs-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 10 Nov 2013 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Robert "Bobby" Gibbs and Susan Dobbe ChaseA stalwart of the Worcester poetry scene, Bobby Gibbs has been slinging his no-nonsense, no bull*** verse for over ten years. Chronicling life on the streets to his own evolution from hard guy to poet, Bobby has represented Worcester on 4 slam teams and twice as their iWPS contender. He has also been on the 2008 team for Providence, RI. He has produced two CDs of his work, "From Three Strips to Mic" and "Untitled" and a book of poetry "Cover Art Goes Here." When not writing or reading poetry, Bobby raises several of his cousins as a single Dad.00:33:00SpokenHeardnoSlam Poetry,Spoken Word,IWPS,Worchester,MassachusettsA stalwart of the Worcester poetry scene, Bobby Gibbs has been slinging his no-nonsense, no bull*** verse for over ten years. Chronicling life on the streets tohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/11/03/spokenheard-with-saraeve-daly-fermin-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/11/03/spokenheard-with-saraeve-daly-fermin-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/11/03/spokenheard-with-saraeve-daly-fermin-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 03 Nov 2013 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with SaraEve Daly-Fermin & Susan Dobbe ChaseBorn and raised in New Jersey, SaraEve is a performance poet from Jersey City. She is the 2012-2013 co-slammaster of Jersey City Slam and has competed in the 2013 Women of the World Poetry Slam, as well as 2013 Hudson Country Vagina Monologues. She competes locally, regionally and nationally and is a regular volunteer at National Poetry Slam events. She has facilitated poetry workshops and self-published a full length book and 2 chapbooksas well as recording a poetry EP. She is a Stephen King nerd writes [H]ouse fan fiction in her spare time.00:30:00SpokenHeardnoSlam Poetry,Spoken Word,Poet,New Jersey,Jersey City SlamBorn and raised in New Jersey, SaraEve is a performance poet from Jersey City. She is the 2012-2013 co-slammaster of Jersey City Slam and has competed in the 20http://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/10/27/spokenheard-with-emily-oneill-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/10/27/spokenheard-with-emily-oneill-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/10/27/spokenheard-with-emily-oneill-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 27 Oct 2013 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Emily O'Neill and Susan Dobbe ChaseEmily O'Neill is a proud Jersey girl who tells loud stories in her inside voice because she wants to keep you close. Her most recent work is present or forthcoming in Sugar House Review, Weave Magazine, Whiskey Island, and Paper Darts, among others. Her poem "de Los Muertos" was selected by Jericho Brown for the 2013 Gigantic Sequins Poetry Prize. You can pick her brain at http://emily-oneill.com00:31:00SpokenHeardnoPoet,Sam Poetry,Spoken Word,New Jersey,Gigantic Sequins Poetry PrizeEmily O'Neill is a proud Jersey girl who tells loud stories in her inside voice because she wants to keep you close. Her most recent work is present or forthcomhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/10/20/spokenheard-with-charles-coe-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/10/20/spokenheard-with-charles-coe-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/10/20/spokenheard-with-charles-coe-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 20 Oct 2013 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Charles Coe and Susan Dobbe Chase Charles Coe is a program officer for the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s general operating support grant programs. Before joining the Council, he was awarded the council’s Artists Fellowship in Poetry. Charles’s poetry and prose has appeared in numerous newspapers and literary reviews and magazines. He is author of two volumes of poetry: "Picnic on the Moon" and “All Sins Forgiven: Poems for my Parents,” both published by Leapfrog Press. His poems have been set to music by composers Julia Carey, Beth Denisch and Robert Moran. He also writes feature articles, book reviews and interviews for publications such as Harvard Magazine, Northeastern University Law Review and the late, lamented Boston Phoenix. Charles has been designated by the Associates of the Boston Public Library as one of the six “Boston Literary Lights of 2014.” 00:29:00SpokenHeardnoBoston,Poet,Massachusetts Cultural Council,Boston Literary Lights,Boston Public LibraryCharles Coe is a program officer for the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s general operating support grant programs. Before joining the Council, he was awardedhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/10/06/spokenheard-with-tim-toaster-henderson-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/10/06/spokenheard-with-tim-toaster-henderson-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/10/06/spokenheard-with-tim-toaster-henderson-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 06 Oct 2013 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Tim "Toaster" Henderson & Susan Dobbe Chase Toaster is an artist out of Chicago, Illinois. A poet, mural artist, and musician, Toaster uses a kaleidoscope of artistic vision to create, express and teach.Before leaving Chicago, He has been featured on National Public Radio, at the legendary Green Mill, and at the World's largest youth poetry slam "Louder Than A Bomb". Toaster moved to the Bay Area to build a name for himself. Featuring invarious venues, schools and festivals across America. He is also a successful competitor, becoming the "Berkeley Slam" Individual World Slam Poetryrepresentative for 2012 and competing for the Bay Area Unified Slam Team at the National Poetry Slam in 2013. You can find Toaster's work on YouTube, TVOAG.com and TimToasterHendersonhttps://www.facebook.com/TimToasterHenderson00:31:00SpokenHeardnoChicago,San Fransisco,Poet,Slam poetry,Spoken wordToaster is an artist out of Chicago, Illinois. A poet, mural artist, and musician, Toaster uses a kaleidoscope of artistic vision to create, express and teach.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/09/29/spokenheard-with-jade-sylvan-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/09/29/spokenheard-with-jade-sylvan-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/09/29/spokenheard-with-jade-sylvan-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 29 Sep 2013 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Jade Sylvan and Susan Dobbe Chase Jade Sylvan is an award-winning poet and nonfiction writer whose poetry and essays have been published in over twenty journals, websites, and magazines. She has won many poetry prizes and received several artist grants, Jade is a member of the 2013 Boston Poetry Slam Team. Her book, Kissing Oscar Wilde is forthcoming. She has toured extensively throughout North America and Europe. She has performed and facilitated workshops at well-known venues throughout North America. In 2011, Jade co-founded Mass LEAP a collective of artists and teachers working to increase youth poetry opportunities in Greater Boston. Performance collaborations include work with some of the most groundbreaking artists in Boston.Jade has a degree in Religious Studies from Indiana University, Bloomington, and is also a Kripalu certified yoga teacher. Other passions include: tattoos, feminism, queer rights, craft-brewed beers, and home-cooked meals. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoPoet,Slam Poet,Spoken Word,Massachuseyys,Kissing Oscar WildeJade Sylvan is an award-winning poet and nonfiction writer whose poetry and essays have been published in over twenty journals, websites, and magazines. She hahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/09/22/spokenheard-with-mark-palos-and-susan-dobbe-chase-2Poetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/09/22/spokenheard-with-mark-palos-and-susan-dobbe-chase-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/09/22/spokenheard-with-mark-palos-and-susan-dobbe-chase-2Sun, 22 Sep 2013 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Mark Palos and Susan Dobbe ChaseMARK PALOS has been the host and SlamMaster of the Slam Free or Die reading since 2006. He performed at the National Poetry Slam with the 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2013 NH teams. He has been coaching the team every year since 2008; with the team reaching the semi-finals and achieving a ranking of 14th overall in 2013. He released his first book "What's In The Box?" in 2008. He has performed his work on stages, in classrooms, bar rooms, backrooms, living rooms, cafes, bedrooms, backseats, basements, sub-basements, on mountaintops, rooftops, front stoops, fire escapes, street corners, sidewalks, and in back alleys all over New England and beyond. He is working on a new book and continues to host the weekly Slam Free or Die reading every Thursday night at Milly's Tavern in Manchester, which was voted ‘Best Poetry Performance Venue in the World’ in an online poll run by Write Bloody Publishing in 2013.00:31:00SpokenHeardnoPoet,Slam Poet,Spoken Word,Slam Free or Die,NorthBeastMARK PALOS has been the host and SlamMaster of the Slam Free or Die reading since 2006. He performed at the National Poetry Slam with the 2007, 2008, 2009, andhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/09/15/spokenheard-with-richard-cambridge-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/09/15/spokenheard-with-richard-cambridge-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/09/15/spokenheard-with-richard-cambridge-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 15 Sep 2013 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Richard Cambridge and Susan Dobbe ChaseRichard Cambridge’s work has appeared in The Paterson Literary Review, Nantucket Journal, Asheville Poetry Review, and other publications.  He is the author of a collection of poetry, Pulsa— A Book of Books (Hanover Press), of which Robert Pinsky wrote, “Full of heart, sincere ambition and a genuine devotion to the mysteries of language,” and The Cigarette Papers— A Memoir of Addiction (Fern Hill Records), from which he developed a one-man play that opened at The Institute of Contemporary Art, and was hailed by the Boston Globe as “A tour de force.” Cambridge is the recipient of numerous awards, including The Allen Ginsberg Poetry Prize. He was a finalist for a residency at the Fine Arts Work Shop in Provincetown, MA.   He was a member of the 1992 Boston Champion Slam Team, and he won the Masters Slam at the 1997 National Poetry Slam.  In 2000 he was voted Best Boston Performance Poet.  In 2003 he received the Cambridge Peace & Justice Award for the contribution of his arts and activism. 00:32:00SpokenHeardnoBoston,Poetry,Literary magazines,Literary awards,Slam poetryRichard Cambridge’s work has appeared in The Paterson Literary Review, Nantucket Journal, Asheville Poetry Review, and other publications.  He is the author ofhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/09/08/spokenheard-with-beau-williams-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/09/08/spokenheard-with-beau-williams-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/09/08/spokenheard-with-beau-williams-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 08 Sep 2013 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Beau Williams and Susan Dobbe ChaseBeau Williams is a proud member of the NorthBEAST poetry scene and a four time nationally competing poet. He had toured solo and with the poetry collective Uncomfortable Laughter alongside Wil Gibson, Ryan McLellan and Kait Rokowski. Now he performs across the country with Wil and Ryan as the group, GUYSLIKEYOU. Beau is a co-creator and head organizer for the successful Zion Hill Poetry Reading in Newmarket, New Hampshire at the Stone Church performance venue and the small printing press UNCOLA Press.00:30:00SpokenHeardnoNorthBEAST,Uncomfortable Laughter,guyslikeyou,UNCOLA Press,Zion Hill Poetry ReadingBeau Williams is a proud member of the NorthBEAST poetry scene and a four time nationally competing poet. He had toured solo and with the poetry collective Uncohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/09/01/spokenheard-with-tina-t-love-smith-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/09/01/spokenheard-with-tina-t-love-smith-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/09/01/spokenheard-with-tina-t-love-smith-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 01 Sep 2013 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with "Tina "T-Love" Smith and Susan Dobbe Chase"Tina "T-Love" Smith is a spoken word artist from Portland Maine's vibrant poetry PS Team, she was also their iWPS rep that year. In 2010, T-Love founded Rythmic Cypher, thus giving the area two poetry scene. T-Love was also part of the RC Slam Team at NPS2013. A strong component of the "Safe Space" movement, T-Love works to make RC an inclusive, safe-space, especially for the LGBTQ community.00:30:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken Word,Poet,Maine,Rythmic Cypher,LGBTQ community"Tina "T-Love" Smith is a spoken word artist from Portland Maine's vibrant poetry PS Team, she was also their iWPS rep that year. In 2010, T-Love founded Rythmihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/08/25/spokenheard-with-ryan-mclellan-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/08/25/spokenheard-with-ryan-mclellan-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/08/25/spokenheard-with-ryan-mclellan-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 25 Aug 2013 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Ryan McLellan and Susan Dobbe ChaseRyan McLellan is a teacher, poet, singer-song writer from Portland. widely published, he has also been on five National Slam Teams, including Portland, ME which went all the way to the semi-finals in 2011. He bring punch-rock energy to his live performances. He is a winner of the Edgar Allen Poe Museum award this year.00:31:00SpokenHeardnoMaine,Portland,Spoken Word,Slam Poetry,musicianRyan McLellan is a teacher, poet, singer-song writer from Portland. widely published, he has also been on five National Slam Teams, including Portland, ME whichhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/08/11/spokenheard-with-gregory-mckillop-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/08/11/spokenheard-with-gregory-mckillop-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/08/11/spokenheard-with-gregory-mckillop-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 11 Aug 2013 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Gregory McKillop and Susan Dobbe ChaseGregory McKillop is not a well known nationally touring poet, musician, or teaching artist. He instead admits to being loved by one person in every town he has ever been to, and returns from time to time to visit friends and trade stories. After five straight years of touring, building a 20 piece brass band, and collaborating on the release of 20 albums, including 9 solo and 3 full band releases, he has returned to the midsection of the monomyth cycle to reflect and decide where to send himself creatively. Although proudly and originally from Worcester MA, where he identifies with the old dark buildings and seven hills, Gregory now lives in a sober artist collective named Dreamship which exists just inside Portland Maine, and proudly loves it there and will probably ask you to live there with him if you visit. His favorite things include safe spaces, watching newcomers come to open mics and feeling completely at home, inclusivity and all of his friends at Rhythmic Cypher, a poetry venue in Portland Maine in a quiet tea shop.00:30:00SpokenHeardnoPortland,Poet,Spoken Word,Musician,Teaching artistGregory McKillop is not a well known nationally touring poet, musician, or teaching artist. He instead admits to being loved by one person in every town he hashttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/08/04/spokenheard-wjason-henry-simon-bierenbaum-s-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/08/04/spokenheard-wjason-henry-simon-bierenbaum-s-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/08/04/spokenheard-wjason-henry-simon-bierenbaum-s-dobbe-chaseSun, 04 Aug 2013 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard w/Jason Henry Simon-Bierenbaum & S. Dobbe ChaseJason Henry-Simon Bierenbaum is a stalwart of the Boston poetry scene, and has been very active in reaching out to college and high school youth, through both CUPSI and the Massachusetts Louder Than a Bomb festivals. He has recently released "Telegrams From New Olympus" which is about fake superheroes, as both a manuscript and a one-man show. Currently, he is pursuing his MFA at UMass Boston.00:31:00SpokenHeardnoBoston,CUPSI,Spoken Word,Slam Poetry,Louder than a BombJason Henry-Simon Bierenbaum is a stalwart of the Boston poetry scene, and has been very active in reaching out to college and high school youth, through both Chttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/07/28/spokenheard-with-mindy-netifee-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/07/28/spokenheard-with-mindy-netifee-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/07/28/spokenheard-with-mindy-netifee-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 28 Jul 2013 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Mindy Nettifee and Susan Dobbe Chase Mindy Nettifee is Pushcart Prize nominated writer and accomplished performance poet. She is the author of  Sleepyhead Assassins and Rise of the Trust Fall and Glitter In The Blood - A Poet's Manifesto for Better, Braver Writing. She has performed and taught in over 500 hundreds of venues, competed in five National Poetry Slams, headlined poetry tours and was featured in the documentary The Drums Inside Your Chest. She is the director of the nonprofit poetry organization Write Now Poetry Society,  Write Now's mission is simply to build the audience for poetry, and expose as many people as possible to the good stuff  Mindy has curated poetry events for the Smithsonian, The Getty Museum,  the Los Angeles County Arts Commission and more.  00:33:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken Word,Poet,Write Now Poetry,Pushcart Prize,Wrte BloodyMindy Nettifee is Pushcart Prize nominated writer and accomplished performance poet. She is the author of  Sleepyhead Assassins and Rise of the Trust Fall andhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/07/21/spokenheard-with-sou-mcmillian-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/07/21/spokenheard-with-sou-mcmillian-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/07/21/spokenheard-with-sou-mcmillian-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 21 Jul 2013 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Sou McMillian and Susan Dobbe ChaseA veteran of the nineties Columbus, OH indie music scene, Sou MacMillan was the voice behind Caroline/Double Deuce band Pet Ufo. She is the author of _Chrysanthemum_, a punk rock coming of age story, and has been published in numerous anthologies, including Subatomic Books’ _One Step Beyond_ and Mark Eleveld’s _The Spoken Word Revolution Redux_. Sou lives in Worcester, MA with her husband and son, where she games, and knits, and endeavors to write science fiction stories.00:31:00SpokenHeardnopoet,Chrysanthmum,Worchester,indie music,slam poetryA veteran of the nineties Columbus, OH indie music scene, Sou MacMillan was the voice behind Caroline/Double Deuce band Pet Ufo. She is the author of _Chrysanthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/07/14/spokenheard-with-dawn-gabriel-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/07/14/spokenheard-with-dawn-gabriel-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/07/14/spokenheard-with-dawn-gabriel-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 14 Jul 2013 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Dawn Gabriel and Susan Dobbe ChaseA long-time veteran of the New England Slam Team, Dawn was the first person to be on all three (at that time) N.E. Slam teams- Boston, Worcester, MA,  and Providence, Ri.  An excellent story-teller, by turns funny and heart-breaking, Dawn Gabriel has also. Been long active in what goes on behind the scenes of the National Poetry Slams. 00:30:00SpokenHeardnoBoston,Slam Poet,Providence,National Poetry Slam,WorchesterA long-time veteran of the New England Slam Team, Dawn was the first person to be on all three (at that time) N.E. Slam teams- Boston, Worcester, MA,  and Provihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/07/07/spokenheard-with-john-s-blake-and-susan-dobbe-chase-1Poetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/07/07/spokenheard-with-john-s-blake-and-susan-dobbe-chase-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/07/07/spokenheard-with-john-s-blake-and-susan-dobbe-chase-1Sun, 07 Jul 2013 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with John S Blake and Susan Dobbe ChaseJohn S. Blake is a writer, lecturer, teaching artist, performance poet, Youth Advocate and workshop facilitator. John S. Blake has worked with youth across the nation; from Warehouse508 in Albuquerque, NM, to Slam Richmond Reading Series in VA (recently coached Richmond VA's youth slam team to rank third in the international "Brave New Voices" competition). He's also lectured and taught poetry and speech communications at high schools, juvenile detention centers, and universities. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoPoet,Slam Poet,Spoken Word,Richmond,Brave New VoicesJohn S. Blake is a writer, lecturer, teaching artist, performance poet, Youth Advocate and workshop facilitator. John S. Blake has worked with youth across thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/06/16/spokenheard-with-rich-villar-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/06/16/spokenheard-with-rich-villar-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/06/16/spokenheard-with-rich-villar-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 16 Jun 2013 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Rich Villar and Susan Dobbe ChaseRich Villar is a writer originally from Paterson, New Jersey. He directs Acentos, an organization fostering audiences and community around Latino/a literature. He has been quoted on Latino literature and culture by both The New York Times and the Daily News, and his poetry and essays have appeared or are forthcoming in Black Renaissance Noire, Hanging Loose, Beltway Poetry Quarterly, Amistad, Latino Poetry Review, and the acclaimed chapbook series Achiote Seeds. His first collection, Comprehending Forever, is forthcoming in 2014 from Willow Books/Aquarius Press.00:30:00SpokenHeardnoLatino Litrtature,Acentos,Poet,Spoken Word,New JerseyRich Villar is a writer originally from Paterson, New Jersey. He directs Acentos, an organization fostering audiences and community around Latino/a literature.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/06/09/spokenheard-with-lizz-straight-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/06/09/spokenheard-with-lizz-straight-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/06/09/spokenheard-with-lizz-straight-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 09 Jun 2013 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Lizz Straight and Susan Dobbe ChaseFormer Individual World Poetry Slam finalist (2008), Lizz Straight was the top ranked female poet at the Southern Fried Regional Poetry Slam from 2005 – 2009, the largest invitational poetry slam in the world. As her career as a professional spoken word artist blossomed, Lizz created "Poetry Is...", one of the most successful poetry themed radio programs in the nation. She is also the founder of The Lizz Straight Prison Ministries, a non profit organization that hosts poetry performances and spoken word pedagogy in prisons all over the state of Florida. A former correspondent for Story Corps, Lizz now lives in in West Palm Beach, Florida and with her fiance and newborn daughter.00:05:00SpokenHeardnospoken Word,Poet,Broadcaster,Primson Writing Progra,FloridaFormer Individual World Poetry Slam finalist (2008), Lizz Straight was the top ranked female poet at the Southern Fried Regional Poetry Slam from 2005 – 2009, thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/06/02/spokenheard-with-asia-samson-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/06/02/spokenheard-with-asia-samson-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/06/02/spokenheard-with-asia-samson-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 02 Jun 2013 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Asia Samson and Susan Dobbe ChaseAs an aspiring novelist/astronaut/oil painter/brain surgeon/ninja, Asia never thought spoken word poetry would be his calling. But as with everything else we encounter in life while dealing with the illusive astrological joke we’ve come to know as destiny, here Asia stands: a cancer survivor who was won audiences throughout the country with a spoken word show that has been nothing less than an honest and genuine testimony of his life- a spoken word show that is always inspiring, sometimes gut-wrenching, and most often times comical buffoonery. He has been featured on HBO Def Poetry and BET J Lyric Café, has achieved to win the APCA Performer of Year award, and uses his poetry as an activist tool to help fight poverty in the Philippines. Taking his poetry to the next level, he is now touring with his brother-in-law Jollan who adds dramatic guitar to make the poems come alive on stage. So maybe Asia never became the ninja he had always hoped to be as a child…but come to his show and he’ll guarantee you will have never seen him coming.00:30:00SpokenHeardnoMiami,spoken word,cancer survivor,activist,poetAs an aspiring novelist/astronaut/oil painter/brain surgeon/ninja, Asia never thought spoken word poetry would be his calling. But as with everything else we enhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/05/26/spokenheard-with-ian-khadan-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/05/26/spokenheard-with-ian-khadan-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/05/26/spokenheard-with-ian-khadan-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 26 May 2013 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Ian Khadan and Susan Dobbe ChaseIan Khadan is a poet, author, editor and curator that lives in New York City. He's curated a number of series and poetry events including the Urbana Poetry Slam series for the last three years. He's author of the upcoming chapbook The Kaieteur Fall. He's @iankhadan on Twitter and his homebase is at www.iankhadan.com00:31:00SpokenHeardnoNew York City,Urbana Poetry Slam,Spoken Word,poet,authorIan Khadan is a poet, author, editor and curator that lives in New York City. He's curated a number of series and poetry events including the Urbana Poetry Slamhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/05/12/spokenheard-with-carlos-andrs-gmez-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/05/12/spokenheard-with-carlos-andrs-gmez-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/05/12/spokenheard-with-carlos-andrs-gmez-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 12 May 2013 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Carlos Andrés Gómez and Susan Dobbe ChaseCarlos Andrés Gómez is a poet, actor, and writer. He is the author of  Man Up: Cracking the Code of Modern Manhood.  He was nominated for the Pushcart Prize and costarred in Spike Lee’s movie Inside Man  and appeared in the sixth season of HBO’s Def Poetry. He has headlined festivals in South Africa, Ireland, Spain, Canada, the U.K., and Germany. 00:30:00SpokenHeardnoPoet,Actor,Writer,Spoken Word,Touring PoetCarlos Andrés Gómez is a poet, actor, and writer. He is the author of  Man Up: Cracking the Code of Modern Manhood.  He was nominated for the Pushcart Prize andhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/05/05/spokenheard-with-justin-woo-and-susan-dobbe-chase-2Poetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/05/05/spokenheard-with-justin-woo-and-susan-dobbe-chase-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/05/05/spokenheard-with-justin-woo-and-susan-dobbe-chase-2Sun, 05 May 2013 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Justin Woo and Susan Dobbe ChaseJustin Woo is a Rutgers graduate, Jersey City resident, and Chinese-American poet, theatre artist, and DJ. He has performed at universities and theatres in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire including the 2007 NYC Fringe Festival and the Tony Award-winning Crossroads Theatre. He was a member of the 2011 and 2012 JC Slam team, and is a slam committee member and resident DJ at JC Slam. He has collaboratively created several multidisciplinary spoken word theatre pieces, and is currently working with Dreamweavers Theater Company to co-write “It Would Take Armageddon” and he is writing his own science fiction play, "System Failure." His goal is to encourage positive social and political change through the creation and performance of startling, extraordinary poetry and theatre. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoJersey City,Poet,Spoken Word,DJ,theater artistJustin Woo is a Rutgers graduate, Jersey City resident, and Chinese-American poet, theatre artist, and DJ. He has performed at universities and theatres in Newhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/04/14/spokenheard-with-bill-mcmillian-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/04/14/spokenheard-with-bill-mcmillian-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/04/14/spokenheard-with-bill-mcmillian-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 14 Apr 2013 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Bill McMillian and Susan Dobbe ChaseBill McMillan is the Co-founder of the Worchester Poetry Slam & Worchester Poets’ Asylum. He is featured in the documentary film SlamNation & was a member of the 1996 National Poetry Slam Championship Team from Providence. Bill Co-Hosted the 2005 Individual World Poetry Slam Championships in Worcester & the 2000 National Poetry Slam in Providence. His work has appeared in numerous publications including The Boston Globe, The Providence Journal, Worcester Magazine, The Worcester Review & Omnivore Magazine. He teaches workshops on performance poetry. Bill has featured at colleges, coffeehouses, festivals, clubs, and a truck stop. In his day job Bill works with untraceable weaponry. He lives & works in Worchester, MA. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoWorcheser MA,Slam Poet,Spoken Word,Worchester Poetry Slam,SlamNationBill McMillan is the Co-founder of the Worchester Poetry Slam & Worchester Poets’ Asylum. He is featured in the documentary film SlamNation & was a member of thhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/04/07/spokenheard-with-daphne-gottlieb-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/04/07/spokenheard-with-daphne-gottlieb-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/04/07/spokenheard-with-daphne-gottlieb-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 07 Apr 2013 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Daphne Gottlieb and Susan Dobbe Chase San Francisco-based Performance Poet Daphne Gottlieb stitches together the ivory tower and the gutter just using her tongue. She is the author and editor of nine books, most recently the poetry book15 Ways to Stay Alive as well as co-editor (with Lisa Kester) of Dear Dawn: Aileen Wuornos in her Own Words.She is the editor of ing Daphne: Mostly True Stories and Fictions andHomewrecker: An Adultery Reader, as well as the author of the poetry books Kissing Dead Girls, Final Girl, Why Things Burn and Pelt, and as the graphic novel Jokes and the Unconscious with artist Diane DiMassa.Recent press has praised her work as "fierce," "unapologetic," "scorching" and "deliriously gutsy." Gottlieb teaches graduate-level creative writing, and has also performed and taught creative writing workshops at all levels around the country. She00:31:00SpokenHeardnoPoet,spoken word,San Francisco,Mills College,touring poetSan Francisco-based Performance Poet Daphne Gottlieb stitches together the ivory tower and the gutter just using her tongue. She is the author and editor of nhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/03/31/spokenheard-with-mckendy-fil-aimeand-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/03/31/spokenheard-with-mckendy-fil-aimeand-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/03/31/spokenheard-with-mckendy-fil-aimeand-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 31 Mar 2013 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with McKendy Fil-Aimeand Susan Dobbe Chase Mckendy Fils-Aimé is a five-time competitor at the National Poetry Slam, having represented Worcester, Manchester, and the Boston Poetry Slam. He is also a two-time NorthBEAST Regional Slam individual finalist, ranking third in 2011. In 2012, he will represent the Boston Poetry Slam at NPS in Charlotte in August and at the Individual World Poetry Slam in Fayetteville in October. Mckendy has shared the stage with the likes of Corrina Bain, Mike McGee, and Regie Gibson. In January of 2011, he toured the country as part of a poetry quartet called No More Ribcage. Some of his work can be found in literary journals such as Amoskeag, Radius, Smashcake, and Borderline. Currently, he has three self-published books and is working on a manuscript.00:30:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken Word,Slam poetry,Poet,National Poetry Slam,NorthBEASTMckendy Fils-Aimé is a five-time competitor at the National Poetry Slam, having represented Worcester, Manchester, and the Boston Poetry Slam. He is also a twohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/03/24/spokenheard-with-dahlak-brathwaite-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/03/24/spokenheard-with-dahlak-brathwaite-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/03/24/spokenheard-with-dahlak-brathwaite-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 24 Mar 2013 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Dahlak Brathwaite and Susan Dobbe ChaseDahlak is a multi-faceted hip-hop artist that maximizes his abilities as musician, actor, poet, and educator within the transformational space of the theater. Since launching into the national spoken word scene by winning the Brave New Voices international poetry slam (as now seen on HBO), Dahlak has performed on the Tavis Smiley Radio show and the past two seasons of Russell Simmons’ present Def Poetry Jam. Dahlak has worked with Broadway veteran and Rockefeller fellow, Marc Bamuthi Joseph, by writing and performing in his critically acclaimed plays Scourge and Word Becomes Flesh. As a member of the organization iLL-Literacy, Dahlak has showcased his seamless, blend of hip-hop, theatre, and spoken word throughout the U.S. and overseas. From 2007 to 2010, Dahlak has released three musical projects, which includes, most notably, his full-length album Dual Consciousness. Currently, Dahlak is crafting a multi-dimensional project entitled spiritrials that will be released as an album and performed as a one-man play.00:31:00SpokenHeardnopoet,spoken word,theater,hip-hop,actorDahlak is a multi-faceted hip-hop artist that maximizes his abilities as musician, actor, poet, and educator within the transformational space of the theater. Shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/03/03/spokenheard-with-matthew-richards-and-susan-dobbechasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/03/03/spokenheard-with-matthew-richards-and-susan-dobbechase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/03/03/spokenheard-with-matthew-richards-and-susan-dobbechaseSun, 03 Mar 2013 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Matthew Richards and Susan Dobbe ChaseMatthew is a 21-year-old poet from Manchester, NH. He was a member of the 2012 Lowell poetry slam team, as well as the 2011 Slam Free or Die team, on which he performed at the National Poetry Slam as their Rookie of the Year. He was a key organizer in the Occupy New Hampshire movement, as well as the co-founder of New Hampshire Pride Fest, the first LGBTQ+ pride festival to ever take place in Manchester. The manuscript he is currently writing, tentatively titled Revolution is a Ruthless Boxcar, will chronicle his experiences participating in the Occupy Movement and living alongside Manchester’s homeless population.00:37:00SpokenHeardnoNew Hamshire,Slam Poet,Spoken Word,Pride Fest,Occupy movementMatthew is a 21-year-old poet from Manchester, NH. He was a member of the 2012 Lowell poetry slam team, as well as the 2011 Slam Free or Die team, on which he phttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/02/17/spokenheard-with-skip-shea-and-susan-dobbechasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/02/17/spokenheard-with-skip-shea-and-susan-dobbechase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/02/17/spokenheard-with-skip-shea-and-susan-dobbechaseSun, 17 Feb 2013 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Karen G and Susan DobbeChase   Karen Garrabrant (aka Karen G.) is a decade-plus slam ma'am, poet, fanatic, host, and organizer in the Atlanta area.She curated events twice for The Atlanta Queer Literary Festival, Ladyfest South and Estrofest’s  Seen + Heard Festival and served on the board of directors for the first Rock Camp For Girls’ (ATL). She is a performer,  host, organizer and coach for Art Amok/Slam Amok! and partners with the nation’s oldest feminist  bookstore, Charis Books & More in running Cliterati. She’s taken seven or more teams to compete  nationally with 75 other teams at the annual National Poetry Slam. She’s a competing poet, volunteer and  emcee for the Individual World Poetry Slam and Women of the World Poetry Slam. By day she works behind  the book spines at Emory University’s General Library.00:31:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken word,Slam Poetry,Queer,Atlanta,Emory UniversityKaren Garrabrant (aka Karen G.) is a decade-plus slam ma'am, poet, fanatic, host, and organizer in the Atlanta area.She curated events twice for The Atlantahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/02/10/spokenheard-with-wil-gibson-and-susan-dobbechasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/02/10/spokenheard-with-wil-gibson-and-susan-dobbechase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/02/10/spokenheard-with-wil-gibson-and-susan-dobbechaseSun, 10 Feb 2013 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Wil Gibson and Susan DobbeChase  Wil Gibson was born the bastard son of a good idea and a bottle of bourbon and raised in some of the poorest communities northern Illinois and eastern Arkansas have to offer… He now lives in Portland, Maine(he likes it a lot there, you probably would too) writes too many love poems and not nearly enough of his novel. He is a proud(mistake prone)father of four, but he tries real hard. He has opened for or shared stages with Regie Gibson, my brightest diamond, Buddy Wakefield, Kurtis Blow, Jason Carney, Brother Ali, Andrea Gibson, Charlie Neville, and Patricia Smith, headlined his own tours of the northeast, south, and midwest, is a member of Port Veritas, guyslikeyou, and the nationally touring group Uncomfortable Laughter, and an honorary member of the Chicago 4 Star poetry ensamble. His mentors include Billy Tuggle, John “survivor” Blake, Jason Carney, Ryk McIntyre, and Nick Fox(you should not hold any of that against him). He is a three time Portland, Maine and one time Manchester, New Hampshire grand slam champion, 2nd place finisher at the 2010 and 2011 Arkansas Grand Slam, and has represented Portland, Maine 4 times at nationals. He has released 3 cds of poetry and is the author of three poetry collections, incl00:31:00SpokenHeardnoPortland ME,Slam Poetry,Spoken Word,National Poetry Slam,Touring PoetWil Gibson was born the bastard son of a good idea and a bottle of bourbon and raised in some of the poorest communities northern Illinois and eastern Arkansahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/02/03/spokenheard-with-franny-choi-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/02/03/spokenheard-with-franny-choi-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/02/03/spokenheard-with-franny-choi-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 03 Feb 2013 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Franny Choi and Susan Dobbe Chase  Franny Choi is a Pushcart Prize-nominated writer, performer, and community organizer. She is one of the few people to have been a finalist at the National Poetry Slam, the Individual World Poetry Slam, and the Women of the World Poetry Slam. Her work has appeared in Fringe Magazine, Issues, Angry Asian Man, Tandem, Indiefeed, and others. She coordinates the Providence Poetry Slam's youth program and does organizing work with the Providence Youth Student Movement. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoKorean,Poet,Providence,Slam poetry,Spoken WordFranny Choi is a Pushcart Prize-nominated writer, performer, and community organizer. She is one of the few people to have been a finalist at the National Poehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/01/27/spokenheard-with-alex-charalambides-and-susan-dobbechasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/01/27/spokenheard-with-alex-charalambides-and-susan-dobbechase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/01/27/spokenheard-with-alex-charalambides-and-susan-dobbechaseSun, 27 Jan 2013 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Alex Charalambides and Susan DobbeChaseAlex Charalambides wears a lot of hats. A 10 plus year veteran of the national poetry slam scene, he's toured throughout North America, owns the distinction of being the first poet to represent teams from Boston, Worcester & Providence at the National Poetry Slam. As an organizer, he's co-founder & co-coordinator of the Louder than a Bomb Massachusetts Youth Poetry Slam Festival. Founder of the Worcester Youth Poetry Slam and Co-Curator of the Dirty Gerund Poetry Show. As a teaching artists, he's worked with poetry students in high schools and colleges throughout New England. He's the author or 4 poetry chap-books and has appeared as a poetry mentor on the Nationally Aired PBS Childrens Television Show, "Fetch." www.hairylamb.wordpress.com  00:31:00SpokenHeardnonational poetry slam,spoken word,slam poetry,Louder then a bomb,Dirty Gerund Poetry ShowAlex Charalambides wears a lot of hats. A 10 plus year veteran of the national poetry slam scene, he's toured throughout North America, owns the distinction ofhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/01/20/spokenheard-with-tui-scanlon-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/01/20/spokenheard-with-tui-scanlon-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/01/20/spokenheard-with-tui-scanlon-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 20 Jan 2013 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Tui Scanlan and Susan Dobbe ChaseTui Scanlan aka Tui-Z is a jack of all trades and a master of none. A current member in good standing in the union behind entertainment, IATSE. Coach of the 2008 and 2009 BNV Championship teams from Hawaii, Tui's competed in slams from Auckland, New Zealand to Portland, ME. He currently resides in Hawaii, likes his steak rare enough that it twitches a bit, and enjoys any beer that must be eaten with a spoon.00:31:00SpokenHeardnoTui-Z,IATSE,Brave New Voices,Spoken Word,PoetTui Scanlan aka Tui-Z is a jack of all trades and a master of none. A current member in good standing in the union behind entertainment, IATSE. Coach of the 200http://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/01/13/spokenheard-with-jack-mccarthy-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/01/13/spokenheard-with-jack-mccarthy-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/01/13/spokenheard-with-jack-mccarthy-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 13 Jan 2013 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Jack McCarthy and Susan Dobbe ChaseToday is a replay of the episode featuring Jack McCarthy who calls himself a standup poetry guy; he is considered a legend on the national poetry slam scene. The Boston Globe says,In the poetry world, he is a rock star. Poet Steven Dobyns calls him, One of the wonders of contemporary poetry. He's been on two poetry slam teams and brought out 6 books of poetry and two CDs. An engaging minor character in the film Slamnation, he was a semi-finalist for thea semi-finalist for the Individual Slam Championship in 2000 and won the haiku championship at IWPS in 2007. His work has been widely published, has been heard on NPR, and appears in the anthologies The Spoken Word Revolution, The Spoken Word Revolution Redux and the very prestigious, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Slam Poetry. His latest book, by EM Press (2012) Is called What I Saw. His website is www.standuppoet.net00:30:00SpokenHeardnohospice,poet,Washington,slam poetry,BostonToday is a replay of the episode featuring Jack McCarthy who calls himself a standup poetry guy; he is considered a legend on the national poetry slam scene. Thhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/01/06/spokenheard-with-jaimes-palacio-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/01/06/spokenheard-with-jaimes-palacio-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2013/01/06/spokenheard-with-jaimes-palacio-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 06 Jan 2013 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Jaimes Palacio and Susan Dobbe Chase Once voted BEST WACKY, VAGUELY LATINO POET, in a yearly alternative paper poll. His accomplishments include publication in all 3 of Tebot Bach's Poetry Anthology's, twice in Art Life, A Poet's Haggadah, Lummox Magazine, Radius, and chapbooks published by Far Star Fire and Inevitable Press. He was also on the board of director’s for The Orange County Poetry Festival for 5 years, creating and hosting NEW VOICES:an annual showcase for up-n-coming talent. Formerly a columnist for Next...Magazine  and a poetry picks writer for the O.C. Weekly, he has produced and hosted several successful weekly readings. The most infamous:PENGUINS HOOKED ON MACARONICS (in which all features  are photographed with a 3-ft plastic penguin  named Bob) takes place every first Tuesday at The Gypsy Den in Santa Ana.(except 2nd Tuesday in January) He has been interviewed on KILL RADIO,  POET'S CAFE, and THE MOE GREEN POETRY HOUR,to name a few. Most recently, he became one of the rotating hosts of POET'S CAFE. Oh, and once upon a time, Kristen Stewart liked his poems. 00:32:00SpokenHeardnoColumnist,Poets Cafe,California,Poetry Host,DJOnce voted BEST WACKY, VAGUELY LATINO POET, in a yearly alternative paper poll. His accomplishments include publication in all 3 of Tebot Bach's Poetry Antholohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/12/23/spokenheard-with-deann-emett-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/12/23/spokenheard-with-deann-emett-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/12/23/spokenheard-with-deann-emett-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 23 Dec 2012 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with DeAnn Emett and Susan Dobbe ChaseDeAnn Emett is from Salt Lake City, UT. She got her start in poetry slam in 2009, when she made the Salt City Slam team for the first time, and competed in West Palm Beach at NPS. Since then, she has been on the 2010, 2011, and 2012 Salt City Slam teams, competed on group piece final stage in West Palm Beach, taken 8th place with her team at NPS 2011 in Boston and also NPS 2012 in Charlotte, and ranked 12th place on WOWPS 2012 final stage in Denver. DeAnn will also be representing Riverton, UT at WOWPS 2013 in Minneapolis.00:30:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken word,Slam Poetry,WOWPS,Utah,Salt Lake cityDeAnn Emett is from Salt Lake City, UT. She got her start in poetry slam in 2009, when she made the Salt City Slam team for the first time, and competed in Westhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/12/09/spokenheard-with-william-james-and-host-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/12/09/spokenheard-with-william-james-and-host-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/12/09/spokenheard-with-william-james-and-host-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 09 Dec 2012 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with William James and Susan Dobbe ChaseWilliam James writes poems and listens to punk rock, not always in that order. He has featured or competed at poetry slams, readings, music venues, and basements in almost every state east of the Mississippi, touring both as a solo artist and in support of musical acts ranging from punk bands to folk artists. When not sleeping in his car (or on a stranger's floor), he can be found drinking more coffee than is probably safe, thinking about people he misses, and wishing he was on a train bound for somewhere. He is deeply in love with the city of Pittsburgh.00:30:00SpokenHeardnopoet,Pittsburgh,punk rock,touring poet,touring musicianWilliam James writes poems and listens to punk rock, not always in that order. He has featured or competed at poetry slams, readings, music venues, and basementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/12/02/spokenheard-with-nathan-say-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/12/02/spokenheard-with-nathan-say-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/12/02/spokenheard-with-nathan-say-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 02 Dec 2012 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Nathan Say and Susan Dobbe ChaseNathan Say is a Queer Disabled Performance Artist based out of Las Vegas, Nevada. He is a member of the International collective of performing artists with disabilities called the Krip-Hop Nation and has a Spoken Word CD titled “The Other Side of Rain.” He was a coach of the 2012 Las Vegas Slam Team and was a competitor on their final stage. Nathan skillfully blends the intersections of disability and sexuality together like most people breathe. In the process, he gives people an intimate portrayal into one person’s perception of disability, a world which is ignored by most, glossed over by some at best.00:31:00SpokenHeardnoLas Vegas,Poet,Disabled,Queer,HawaiiNathan Say is a Queer Disabled Performance Artist based out of Las Vegas, Nevada. He is a member of the International collective of performing artists with disahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/11/25/spokenheard-with-jesse-parent-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/11/25/spokenheard-with-jesse-parent-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/11/25/spokenheard-with-jesse-parent-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 25 Nov 2012 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Jesse Parent and Susan Dobbe Chase Jesse Parent is a poet, an improviser, a former mixed martial arts fighter, a computer nerd, a husband, a father, and, above all, a human being. According to the results of the 2010 and 2011 Individual World Poetry Slams, he was also the 2nd ranked slam poet in the world.   Jesse entered the world of performance poetry in December 2006 after touring for a few years with the poetry/music/improv show he created called The Hook. He achieved individual successes with 2nd place finishes at the 2010 and 2011 Individual World Poetry Slams as well as a 5th place finish at the 2012 Ontario International Poetry Slam. He has been on the Salt City Slam poetry teams from 2007-2012 (which included 8th place finishes at the 2011 and 2012 National Poetry Slam), was the coach of the 2007, 2008 and 2010 Salt City Slam teams, was the Salt Lake City grand champion in 2008, 2010, and 2011, and is the current slammaster of Salt City Slam. He also sits on the executive council for Poetry Slam, Inc., the national body behind the National Poetry Slam, Individual World Poetry Slam, and Women of the World Poetry Slam.   In his professional life, Jesse is a software engineering manager at a company that provides products and services that help the deaf and hearing to communicate. In his other art life, Jesse performs with Laughing Stock Improv at the Off Broadway Theatre on Main St. in Salt Lake City and tours nationally in the improv duo, JoKyR and Jesster. In his personal life, he has a very tolerant wife and three adorable kids. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoImprov theater,Poet,Individual World Poetry Slam,National Poetry Slam,JessterJesse Parent is a poet, an improviser, a former mixed martial arts fighter, a computer nerd, a husband, a father, and, above all, a human being. According to thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/11/18/spokenheard-with-glynn-washington-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/11/18/spokenheard-with-glynn-washington-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/11/18/spokenheard-with-glynn-washington-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 18 Nov 2012 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Glynn Washington and Susan Dobbe ChaseGlynn Washington Is the host & executive producer of Snap Judgement. Before creating the Snap Judgment radio show, Glynn worked as an educator, diplomat, community activist, actor, political strategist, fist-shaker, mountain-hollerer, and foot stomper. Glynn composed music for the Kunst Stoff dance performances in San Francisco, rocked live spoken word poetry in Detroit, joined a band in Indonesia, wrote several screenplays, painted a daring series of self portraits, released a blues album, and thinks his stories are best served with cocktails. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoSnap Judgement,Bay Area,spoken word,NPR,Radio producerGlynn Washington Is the host & executive producer of Snap Judgement. Before creating the Snap Judgment radio show, Glynn worked as an educator, diplomat, commuhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/11/04/spokenheard-wryk-mcintyre-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/11/04/spokenheard-wryk-mcintyre-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/11/04/spokenheard-wryk-mcintyre-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 04 Nov 2012 18:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard w/Ryk McIntyre & Susan Dobbe ChaseRyk McIntyre is a poet, critic, performer, workshop facilitator and co-host at both GotPoetry! Live (Providence) and Cantab Lounge (Cambridge,MA). Ryk has performed his work at Boston's ICA, NYC's New School, Portsmouth, NH's Music Hall and Lollapalooza, to name just a few. He has open for, or shared the stage with Jim Carroll, Andrei Codrescu, Carlos Andres Gomez. He has toured the US, performing in countless Poetry open mics and festivals. This talking about himself in the third person, though? Sketchy...00:31:00SpokenHeardnoRhode Island,Slam Poetry,spoken word,Cambridge MA,Providence RIRyk McIntyre is a poet, critic, performer, workshop facilitator and co-host at both GotPoetry! Live (Providence) and Cantab Lounge (Cambridge,MA). Ryk has perfohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/10/28/spokenheard-wfaylita-hicks-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/10/28/spokenheard-wfaylita-hicks-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/10/28/spokenheard-wfaylita-hicks-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 28 Oct 2012 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard w/Faylita Hicks & Susan Dobbe ChaseFaylita Hicks’ work discovers the innate spirituality of the individual; a spirituality that is often translated into the embodiment of the metaphors dance and music. Her work aspires to encourage both self-awareness and self-actualization by addressing the topics of social awareness, religion, gender and sexuality.Since 2003, she has performed, hosted events and facilitated workshops at schools and festivals in Texas and all around the country,Hicks has made Austin, TX her permanent residence after several yeaonline Poetry Slam at www.famecast.com. In 2008, she would be honored at the Austin Toros Heritage Night Half time show for her individual achievement in the community through her art. Her work has won several awards and was published in This I Accomplish: Harriet Powers’ Bible Quilt and Other Pieces, the Austin International Poetry Festival’s Annual Anthology di-verse-city, and the Austin American-Statesman’s Poetry Slam. Her third Spoken Word Album, Rip Da Mic, was released in the Spring of 2011. In the fall of 2008, she founded her first company, A Poet’s Tribe Collective, to encourage the growth of individual artists and to promote the artist’s involvement in the community. APTC funded and promoted her first national tour with Spoken Word Artist Michelle Desiree, The Experience Tour. In 2011, she founded and is the current Slam Master for the Rip Da Mic Poetry Slam in 2011     00:31:00SpokenHeardnopoet,slam poetry,national poetry slam,surrogate mother,TexasFaylita Hicks’ work discovers the innate spirituality of the individual; a spirituality that is often translated into the embodiment of the metaphors dance andhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/10/21/spokenheard-wbob-whoopeecat-stephenson-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/10/21/spokenheard-wbob-whoopeecat-stephenson-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/10/21/spokenheard-wbob-whoopeecat-stephenson-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 21 Oct 2012 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard w/Bob Whoopeecat Stephenson & Susan Dobbe ChaseTagged by longtime Dallas restaurant promoter and Savor Dallas Founder Jim White as a “true Renaissance Man,” Bob Stephenson is a man of many interests and experiences. A Texas-born and raised chef, “Whoopeecat” (as he is sometimes called in the poetry community) is an accomplished performance poet who has entertained around the United States and Canada, a zen motorcyclist that lives for the “iron butt” experience, is a supporter and has sat on the board of directors for multiple local and national nonprofi...t organizations including Poetry Slam Inc., and is now the owner/chef of FnG Eats with chef partner Carlos Arevalo.Honing his skills for more than 35 years in the restaurant business, Stephenson has worked for some of the mosthe most reputable restaurants in the Dallas/Ft Worth Metroplex. His humble beginnings started at 13 years old as a short order cook in his parents’ bowling alley coffee shop in Irving, Texas. He was one of the first corporate kitchen trainers for Chili’s opening restaurants all over the U.S. in the mid-80s; worked for Houston’s Restaurants in Dallas, Kansas City and Atlanta; and Patrizio’s Italian restaurant in Highland Park Village for Jack Knox in the mid-90s before coming to Las Colinas for his 15-year long tenure at Cool River Café.Stephenson is a man of many talents and enjoys sharing his knowledge with and enjoys sharing his knowledge with others. If he’s not working in a kitchen, you’ll find him in a classroom teaching or wandering the back roads on two wheels taking life a crossroad at a time.00:36:00SpokenHeardnoTexas,F n G Eats,slam poetry,national poetry slam,chefTagged by longtime Dallas restaurant promoter and Savor Dallas Founder Jim White as a “true Renaissance Man,” Bob Stephenson is a man of many interests and expehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/10/14/spokenheard-wcj-suitt-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/10/14/spokenheard-wcj-suitt-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/10/14/spokenheard-wcj-suitt-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 14 Oct 2012 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard w/CJ Suitt and Susan Dobbe ChaseCJ Suit(t)is a poet and educator from Chapel Hill, NC. He is Co-founder of the Sacrificial Poets, a youth organization that works to create safes spaces for young people to empower themselves, through the use of the spoken and written word. He has had the honor of performing and working in the Bay Area, California with the Mosaic Project, teaching 4th and 5th grade youth peace-making, diversity, and conflict resolution for the past 2 years. CJ is highly active in the community, facilitating inter-generatio nal events with social justice themes, teaching poetry workshops and in 2009 offering education projects at The Durham Youth Home, which is a facility for teens awaiting trial for various crimes. That same year he wrote, co-produced and acted in a theatrical re-enactment of “The Freedom Rides-A Journey of Reconciliation” which brought together representatives from prominent national civil rights organizations, state officials and student groups. Lately, he has had the privilege of performing several National music festivals including Bonnarroo, Gnarnia and Shakori Hills. In a recent move back to the South he has become the Youth Outreach Director of Sacrificial Poets where he is developing a culture of community, gratitude and acceptance. In a world that is constantly living in fear and stereotypes, CJ believes in breaking silence in order to reclaim and re-member ourselves and our collective past, as a method of moving consciously into the future.00:32:00SpokenHeardnoMosaic Project,Sacrificial Poets,spoken word,North Carolina,Bay AreaCJ Suit(t)is a poet and educator from Chapel Hill, NC. He is Co-founder of the Sacrificial Poets, a youth organization that works to create safes spaces for youhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/10/07/spokenheard-with-jack-mccarthy-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/10/07/spokenheard-with-jack-mccarthy-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/10/07/spokenheard-with-jack-mccarthy-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 07 Oct 2012 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Jack McCarthy and Susan Dobbe Chase Jack McCarthy calls himself a standup poetry guy; he is considered a legend on the national poetry slam scene. The Boston Globe says,In the poetry world, he is a rock star. Poet Steven Dobyns calls him, One of the wonders of contemporary poetry. He's been on two poetry slam teams and brought out 6 books of poetry and two CDs. An engaging minor character in the film Slamnation, he was a semi-finalist for the Individual Slam Championship in 2000 and won the haiku championship at IWPS in 2007. His work has been widely published, has been heard on NPR, and appears in the anthologies The Spoken Word Revolution, The Spoken Word Revolution Redux and the very prestigious, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Slam Poetry. His latest book, by EM Press (2012) Is called What I Saw. His website is www.standuppoet.net 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoSlam Poetry,Spoken Word,Washington,National Poetry Slam,BostonJack McCarthy calls himself a standup poetry guy; he is considered a legend on the national poetry slam scene. The Boston Globe says,In the poetry world, he ishttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/09/30/spokenheard-with-black-atticus-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/09/30/spokenheard-with-black-atticus-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/09/30/spokenheard-with-black-atticus-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 30 Sep 2012 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Black Atticus and Susan Dobbe ChaseBlack Atticus is from Knoxville TN and has been a hip hop junkie as long as he can remember. He blames his mother for playing 45's of the Beastie Boy's (Brass Monkey) and Fresh Prince (Touch of Jazz) early in the morning before she went to work, for his addiction. He started out like most emcees,freestyling to himself and friends, but it wasn't until he hooked up with a group (The Fluid Engineerz) in 2002, did he start creating music more seriously. Since the groups break up in 2004,Atticus has developed hi s craft of words through slam poetry (he's been a nationally ranked slam poet for six years now) and is currently the longest standing voice for Knoxville's 'Edutainment Hip Hop Show'(on 90.3FM WUTK- THE ROCK).In the last two years, he's joined forces with THE THEORIZT (www.thetheorizt.com), has become one of two lead vocalist,and also has merged talents with a California producer, Average Thought,who remembered Atticus from the 'Love For This' single, dropped by Fluid Engineerz a decade prior; and they are currently forming a duet team called "Invincible Sock Monkeys".00:31:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken Word,Poetry Slam,Hip Hop,Tennessee,KnoxvilleBlack Atticus is from Knoxville TN and has been a hip hop junkie as long as he can remember. He blames his mother for playing 45's of the Beastie Boy's (Brass Mhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/09/23/spokenheard-with-shanny-jean-maney-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/09/23/spokenheard-with-shanny-jean-maney-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/09/23/spokenheard-with-shanny-jean-maney-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 23 Sep 2012 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Shanny Jean Maney and Susan Dobbe ChaseSHANNY JEAN MANEY is a performance poet and teacher from the middle of the Midwest. With poet Robbie Q. Telfer, she cofounded The Encyclopedia Show, a radical literary reading/spectacular whichnow runs in venues all across the globe. Maney continues to cocurate the original show in Chicago. Years ago, she hosted the Ear Candy open mic/music/poetry slam series in Normal, IL. She lives with her husband and cute dogs in the house that looks liketheir dreams. Her first book of poems, I Love Science!, is available from Write Bloody Publishing. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoChicago,Encyclopedia Show,Spoken Word,Poet,IllinoisSHANNY JEAN MANEY is a performance poet and teacher from the middle of the Midwest. With poet Robbie Q. Telfer, she cofounded The Encyclopedia Show, a radical lhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/09/16/spokenheard-with-chas-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/09/16/spokenheard-with-chas-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/09/16/spokenheard-with-chas-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 16 Sep 2012 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Chas and Susan Dobbe Chase place holder 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoSpoken Word Poetry,poet,slam poetry,California,Bay Areaplace holderhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/09/09/spokenheard-with-jonathan-weiskopf-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/09/09/spokenheard-with-jonathan-weiskopf-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/09/09/spokenheard-with-jonathan-weiskopf-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 09 Sep 2012 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Jonathan Weiskopf and Susan Dobbe ChaseJonathan Weiskopf is a freelance photographer living in NYC. Weiskopf relased is a book and exhibition series that chronicles the most recent renaissance in slam, spoken word and performance poetry in New York City. The project, For Some Time Now : Performance Poets of New York, is three years in the making, was was released on Thursday, September 9, 2012. The self-published volume, designed in i ts entirety by Sydney Colburn, includes portraits of more than 120 members of the NYC slam and spoken word community made by Jonathan Weiskopf and retouched by Alex Nunez Caba. The book also contains 18 gorgeous new written works commissioned, compiled, and edited by Jeanann Verlee. Copies of the book are available for purchase at http://www.jonathanweiskopf.com/news.html Examples of the photography within the book can be found at http://www.jonathanweiskopf.com/forsometimenow.html00:31:00SpokenHeardnoPhotographer,Photography,New York City,Spoken Word,Slam poetryJonathan Weiskopf is a freelance photographer living in NYC. Weiskopf relased is a book and exhibition series that chronicles the most recent renaissance in slahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/08/26/spokenheard-with-andy-boen-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/08/26/spokenheard-with-andy-boen-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/08/26/spokenheard-with-andy-boen-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 26 Aug 2012 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Andy Bowen and Susan Dobbe ChaseAndy Bowen is a farmer and rancher in Northwest Oklahoma. He and his father in law, Kim, raise grass fed beef and lamb, free range laying hens and broiler chickens and pastured pork. He spends most of his time building fence, feeding and watering animals, fixing windmills and watching the sky. With what time is left over, he often scribbles thoughts into journals, and very rarely, those thoughts become poems. Some of them are good. Most of them are not, and he likes these best.  00:29:00SpokenHeardnoOklahoma,poet,spoken word,rancher,farmerAndy Bowen is a farmer and rancher in Northwest Oklahoma. He and his father in law, Kim, raise grass fed beef and lamb, free range laying hens and broiler chickhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/08/19/spokenheard-w-lamar-black-ice-manson-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/08/19/spokenheard-w-lamar-black-ice-manson-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/08/19/spokenheard-w-lamar-black-ice-manson-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 19 Aug 2012 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard w/ Lamar "Black Ice" Manson & Susan Dobbe ChaseHip-hop poet Black Ice began spreading his words of revolution back in 1993 when he was known as Lamar Manson. A captivating performer with a pro-family, anti-establishment message, Black Ice worked Philadelphia's coffeehouse and poetry slam circuit hard, earning himself a loyal local following along the way. It wouldn't be long before he was taking his performances on the road. At a gig in  New York City, hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons caught his act and the poet's quest for nationwide recognition kicked into overdrive. Black Ice went on to appear on five consecutive seasons of the Simmons-produced Def Poetry Jam on the HBO cable television network, which led to a starring role in the Tony Award-winning +Def Poetry on Broadway. It was 2004 when he made his breakthrough into hip-hop, appearing on both Method Man's Tical 0: The Prequel and Pete Rock's Soul Survivor II. Two years later he would team with producer Eric "Booty" Greene and release his debut album, The Death of Willie Lynch, on the Koch label.00:45:00SpokenHeardnopoet,poetry,spoken word,hip-hop,Def PoetryHip-hop poet Black Ice began spreading his words of revolution back in 1993 when he was known as Lamar Manson. A captivating performer with a pro-family, anti-ehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/08/12/spokenheard-wjonathon-korim-sterling-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/08/12/spokenheard-wjonathon-korim-sterling-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/08/12/spokenheard-wjonathon-korim-sterling-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 12 Aug 2012 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard w/Jonathon Korim Sterling and Susan Dobbe ChaseKorim/Man from the pits of poetry/Poetry from God, Texas, and the Universe/He is 19 years young and five years into the stage/ Stages blessed east to west/ Voice Hoarse from south to north/Knows he will be this forever/Long Hair, Light-Skinned,/Two wholes, one ear-ring/He changes as often as the weather these days/yes, he cares about global warming/ has absolute faith in this generation/ says we are the second coming/ Writer, Poet, Performer/currently located somewhere between brooklyn and harlem./ Holding his heart in his hands/It is leaking all over the place...  00:31:00SpokenHeardnowriter,performer,spoken word poetry,poet,authorKorim/Man from the pits of poetry/Poetry from God, Texas, and the Universe/He is 19 years young and five years into the stage/ Stages blessed east to west/ Voichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/08/05/spokenheard-with-damien-flores-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/08/05/spokenheard-with-damien-flores-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/08/05/spokenheard-with-damien-flores-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 05 Aug 2012 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Damien Flores and Susan Dobbe ChaseDamien Flores hails from Albuquerque, New Mexico where he was City Champ from 2008-2011. He has been a member of the 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011 and 2012 ABQ Poetry Slam Teams. In 2006 the NPS slam team from Alberquerque were national semi-finalists and winners of the Southwest Shootout, as well as the '06 &'08 National Champion University of New Mexico Slam Teams. His two books are titled, "A Novena of Mud" and "El Cuento de Juana Henrieta," published by Destructible Heart and Culture Lab Presses. Damien was named "Poet of the Year" in 2007 and 2008 by the NM Hispano Entertainer's Association and was awarded UNM’s Lena Todd Award for creative non-fiction in fall 2008. Additionally, Damien is a radio personality at KUMN, Alberquerque.00:31:00SpokenHeardnoslam poetry,spoken word,poetry,Alberquerque,National Poetry SlamDamien Flores hails from Albuquerque, New Mexico where he was City Champ from 2008-2011. He has been a member of the 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011 and 2012 ABQ Phttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/07/29/spokenheard-with-billy-tuggle-and-susan-dobbe-chase-on-blogtPoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/07/29/spokenheard-with-billy-tuggle-and-susan-dobbe-chase-on-blogt/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/07/29/spokenheard-with-billy-tuggle-and-susan-dobbe-chase-on-blogtSun, 29 Jul 2012 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Billy Tuggle and Susan Dobbe Chase on BlogTBilly Tuggle co-founded the Chicago Four Star Poetry Club in 2009, with Andi Kauth.Billy is a Chicago slam veteran, writer, performer and mentor, who has that has competed and facilitated workshops all over the United States. He performs at academic and festival settings as well as within various slam venues. In October 2009, he developed CFSpc, an independent touring and competing performance poetry troupe. In the Spring of 2011, RIK VAZQUEZ- Steinmenautz/Kings of Pride/Speak'Easy, member of 3 Chicago teams in NPS; Melanie GEORGE Decelles made PSi debut in '09 WOWps and NPS representing Young Chicago Authors; ASHLEY HART a.k.a Angel Davenport is an MC, singer/songwriter raised from youth slam; PATRICIA SMITH slam legend, journalist, pofessor, CFSpc Slammistress Emeritus. Honorary members: DREW PERFILIO, KAREN G, LAURA YES and WIL GIBSON.   00:27:00SpokenHeardnoChicago,Slam Poetry,Four Star Poetry,National Poetry Slam,PoetBilly Tuggle co-founded the Chicago Four Star Poetry Club in 2009, with Andi Kauth.Billy is a Chicago slam veteran, writer, performer and mentor, who has that hhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/07/01/spokenheard-with-aj-moyer-and-susan-dobbe-chase-1Poetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/07/01/spokenheard-with-aj-moyer-and-susan-dobbe-chase-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/07/01/spokenheard-with-aj-moyer-and-susan-dobbe-chase-1Sun, 01 Jul 2012 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with A.J. Moyer and Susan Dobbe ChaseA.J. Moyer is a poet and educator in Las Vegas, NV. An on-again/off-again performer in the slam scene since 2004, A.J. first became involved with the organizational side of slam in Santa Cruz and returned to Las Vegas determined to expand the poetry scene. He now sits on the Las Vegas Poets Organization advisory board, helps to run the Las Vegas Slam, and co-hosts a monthly arts & music festival called Talky Trees. A.J. has also worked with LV ARTreach and Western High School to bring poetry to youth in new and engaging ways. He has been on multiple National Poetry Slam teams and has competed at National Poetry Slam, but still believes his greatest achievements have come in classrooms and workshops where he has pushed to give local youth a constructive outlet for their emotions. He believes anything is poetry through the right lens, and even a city as image-obsessed as Las Vegas has a real beauty if you’re only willing to claw at the veneer long enough. He claims to be an overgrown adolescent with a beard, and is rather fond of cupcakes. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoLas Vegas,Slam Poetry,Spoken Word,National Poetry Slam,Poetry Slam InternationalA.J. Moyer is a poet and educator in Las Vegas, NV. An on-again/off-again performer in the slam scene since 2004, A.J. first became involved with the organizatihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/06/24/spokenheard-with-jason-carney-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/06/24/spokenheard-with-jason-carney-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/06/24/spokenheard-with-jason-carney-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 24 Jun 2012 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Jason Carney and Susan Dobbe ChaseJason Carney is a performance poet from Dallas, Texas, who was honored as a National Legend of Slam Poetry in 2006 and 2007. He has appeared on several seasons of HBO's Def Poetry Jam and has been seen on the National Geographic Channel. Carney is a former skinhead who, in a rehabilitation center in his youth, had a life changing experience when he roomed with a gay man who was dying from AIDS. He now uses poetry to continue to reform himself and heal others. He now teaches creative writing workshops, diversity workshops and lectures at universities across the country. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoDef Poetry,Spoken Word Poetry,National Legend of the Slam,writing workshops,diversityJason Carney is a performance poet from Dallas, Texas, who was honored as a National Legend of Slam Poetry in 2006 and 2007. He has appeared on several seasonshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/06/10/spokenheard-with-kataalyst-alcindor-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/06/10/spokenheard-with-kataalyst-alcindor-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/06/10/spokenheard-with-kataalyst-alcindor-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 10 Jun 2012 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Kataalyst Alcindor and Susan Dobbe ChaseKataalyst began cutting his teeth at local open mic cafes and local talent shows, since then he has performed on such stages as Kennedy Center in Washington, DC and World Cafe Live in Philadelphia, PA. As a spoken word artist and nationally known slam poet, Kataalyst, once a member of Team SNO, (a competitive poetry team representing New Orleans) made history by becoming a part of the 2010 Group Piece National Champions at the 2010 National Poetry Slam competition. Featured on networks such as NBC, CNN and ABC, he graced the August 29th, 2010 cover of USA Today marking the fifth year commemoration of Hurricane Katrina. Dedicated to revitalizing hearts and minds through his artistry, Kataalyst continues to inspire internal light, burning barricades of ignorance to the ground, and setting stages ablaze. 00:32:00SpokenHeardnoSlam New Orleans,Slam poetry,National Poetry Slam,BET Lyric Cafe,detained youthKataalyst began cutting his teeth at local open mic cafes and local talent shows, since then he has performed on such stages as Kennedy Center in Washington, DChttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/06/03/spokenheard-with-wonder-dave-and-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/06/03/spokenheard-with-wonder-dave-and-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/06/03/spokenheard-with-wonder-dave-and-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 03 Jun 2012 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Wonder Dave & Susan Dobbe ChaseWonder Dave is a writer and performer from Minneapolis MN currently living in San Francisco CA. He’s toured the country performing at poetry venues, schools, cabarets, science fiction conventions, burlesque shows and bowling alleys. He was the recipient of the Jerome Foundation’s Verve grant for spoken word artists in 2007. Dave has been a part of five National Slam teams and has been featured on Group Piece and Semi-finals stages at the National Poetry Slam. He's also been a finalist at the Rustbelt Regional tournament and the Great Plains Poetry Pile up. Wonder Dave was one of the founders of America's only Poetry Slam Inc certified all women's slam Punch Out Poetry. His theatre credits include “The Awesome 80’s Prom” at Hennepin Stages, “Verbatim Verboten” directed by Michael Martin and "The Sweetest Swing in Baseball" at The Mendocino Theatre Company. Dave’s work has been published in the Legendary, Orange Room Review, Breadcrumb Scabs, Pedestal, Shit Creek Review and Assaracus Magazine. You can find out more about him online at http://wonderdave.wordpress.com/ 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoSan Francisco,Spoken Word,National Poetry Slam,Rustbelt Regional Slam,Great Plains Pile UpWonder Dave is a writer and performer from Minneapolis MN currently living in San Francisco CA. He’s toured the country performing at poetry venues, schools, cahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/05/20/spokenheard-with-porsha-olayiwola-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/05/20/spokenheard-with-porsha-olayiwola-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/05/20/spokenheard-with-porsha-olayiwola-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 20 May 2012 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Porsha Olayiwola & Susan Dobbe ChasePoetically, Porsha O. Intertwines the spirits of Audre Lorde, Fannie Lou Hamer, Ida. B. Wells Barnett and June Jordan with the bluntness of Hip Hop Feminism, creating poetry that speaks for itself. Porsha O. has opened for Mae Jemison, the first African American female astronaut, MC LYTE, pioneering female hip-hop artist, Dr. Cornell West and Dr. Angela Davis. A founding member of the Chicago – based political performance group, “The Unwritten Amendment,” she uses poetry to create a dynamic flow of infra-politics that rebels against the norms and rigidity of society. 00:31:00SpokenHeardnoPorsha Olayiwola,Poetry Slam,The Unwritten Amendment,Women of the World Poetry Slam,FeminismPoetically, Porsha O. Intertwines the spirits of Audre Lorde, Fannie Lou Hamer, Ida. B. Wells Barnett and June Jordan with the bluntness of Hip Hop Feminism, crhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/05/06/spokenheard-with-kait-rokowski-susan-dobbe-chasePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/05/06/spokenheard-with-kait-rokowski-susan-dobbe-chase/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/spokenheard/2012/05/06/spokenheard-with-kait-rokowski-susan-dobbe-chaseSun, 06 May 2012 17:00:00 GMTSpokenHeard with Kait Rokowski & Susan Dobbe Chase   “Kait Rokowski is that rare mix of an artful, deliberate, and endlessly talented writer with the tendency to perform like she swallowed a sawed off shotgun and is utterly thrilled about it. At a young age, Kait has already made a name for herself as one of the brightest new talents our community has. She is a fearsome, emboldening, deftly gifted poet and performer who is not going to do big things, she is going to set big things on fire and dance circles around them by moonlight.” -Brian “Omni” Dillion  00:31:00SpokenHeardnoUncomfortable Laughter,Minneapolis,Soapboxing,Individual World Poetry Slam,Women of the World International Poetry Slam“Kait Rokowski is that rare mix of an artful, deliberate, and endlessly talented writer with the tendency to perform like she swallowed a sawed off shotgun