Iambic Poetry Podcast

EP 10: J Rowe - Still Iconic

J Rowe - Still Iconic
 
Sac Slam champion, Educator & World of women candidate J Rowe(Jeanette Sems) came out to chat with me before the Super bowl game.
 
Topics discuss:
 
Poet Origin
Becoming Iconic show
Democratic convention
Page vs. stage
Slam events
Ladies of the Knights tour
Chapbook in the work
World of women
Hot poetry in the park
Feature with Ike Torres
Sacramento visibility in the poetry community
Being a professional Bodybuilder
 
Social media and websites
 
J Rowe:
Instagram - @semply_smiles
Facebook  - Jeanette Sems
 
Iambic podcast:
Website: https://linktr.ee/Iambiczine
Facebook: @Iambicmag
Instagram & Twitter: @Iambiczine
Email: Iambiczine@gmail.com
 

EP 9 Michael Ellis - From the Page, To the Stage.

As a published author, Michael has written several books and hosted or facilitated poetry groups. Keynote poetry being his primary purpose, he has use his skills to maneuver with young rappers and college professors. His latest endeavor is Directing a Theater play called When I get free, that is poetry driven. Like Hamilton,  there are scenes that have lines but the Poems are the powerful parts of the story.
 
Topics Discuss:
 
His Origin to poetry
Poetry: his escape
His books
His new persona: Inkcredible Poet
Keynote Poets
Page vs. Stage
His admiration towards 2Pac
Theater poetry defined
Being a Director
Math of poetry
Word wizards affiliation
 
Event and Social media
 
Check out the theatrical debut: When I get free at Ooley Theater on February 8 at 7pm 2007 28th Street.
www.Facebook/keynotepoets
Instagram.com/inKcrediblepoet 
 

EP 8: Cloudy - Sacramento 2020 Youth Poet Laureate

2020 Sacramento Youth poet Laureate sat down with CharRon and had an interesting interview.
 
Topics Discuss:
 
Her book: Receipts of Ungiven Gifts
Her acting Debut: When I get Free
Her upcoming Festival: Literary Legends
Her Poet's Origin
Page vs. Stage
Poetry Slam
Her Ambition
Her prom dress
 
Website or Social media
Facebook and Instagram: Signed Cloudy
Her book: Receipts of Ungiven Gifts on sale at Amazon.

Ep 7: Heather Roegiers - This was not the plan

CharRon talk to Heather Roegiers. A stunning Trans woman who writing has produce 2 chapbooks, news articles and, now, Humor.  
 
Topic Discuss:
Origin in Poetry
Her Fallen Friend, Tyler 
Her 2 chapbooks: Silence is a weapon & Noise
Journalism and the politics
Poetry Feature
Slam poetry
Being a Comedian
Being a World Traveler
Website and Social Media
www.reallifepretendpsychic.blogspot.com
www.heatherontherecord.wordpress.com
Instagram: @reallifepretendpsychic

Nena Larieze: Rebel Mother

Nena is a publish Poet & Author, Educator and Mother of 3 children. A Central Florida native that moved to Stockton, California. She released her first book, Activistic(2012), that is a collection of poems and prose of her past. Nena is working on her PhD in Education at University of Pacific. She, now, lives in Sacramento, works with 916 Ink, and is working on her next books: Chronicle of a Broken Childhood and the Sea also rise.
We discuss:
 
Her poetry origin
Her first Sacramento Feature
Her book: Activistic
Living in Central Florida
Living in Stockton
Her family past
Her latest books
Her poem: Our way through
Poem Excerpt: Stand your ground, Dear America, and Be Accountable. All poems written and performed by Nena Larieze 
Find Nena and her work from her website: www.nenalarieze.com
Her Book: Activistic is on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Activistic-Nena-Larieze/dp/0985150742

AndYes - Sacramento's Renaissance Man

I talk to Sacramento Renaissance man, AndYes. His work is pretty extensive: 9 chapbooks, full length Book, 2 albums, 3 one man shows. His media presence on Good day Sacramento, NPR radio, Sac News and Reviews, Submerge. We discussed:
The life of his late brother, Frank
How Wrestling helped his persona
Professional Improv love
manage major Depression & mental health
why he started doing poetry?
Literary & Performance poetry comparison
his name origin
Grand Slam Champion & the belt to prove it.
being a circuit Poet (praise to Brandon Leake)
his hosting time
Operations FreeSoul
Spoken word Federation (my victory against Marvin)
Poetry myths in modern society
affiliation with ZFG
who is Ms. MARS
podcasting (scenespeak)
his Spoken word album
chapbook trick (Stacy Gee did it)
Writing of AMAN (first chapbook)
Poets & Politics podcast (with Brandon Leake, Stacy Gee and Twosense)
 
His website: www.andyespoetry.com

Stacy Gee: Poetic Buddhist's Iridescent

On Episode 4, we talk to newly publish author and Poet Stacy Gee
 
We Discuss:
 
Her origin in Poetry
Slam poetry and World of Womens' tournament held in Dallas, Texas
Being an Asian American
Her connection to Buddhism
New chapbook: Iridescent
B-Style 
 
Website and Social Media
 Instagram: @Stacyspeaks

Ep 3: Len Germinara - Polis Poet. Backbone and all.

CharRon Smith talks to award winning Len Germinara. With 8 books & 18 chapbooks, Len discuss his work living in Massachusetts, Colorado, & California. 
Hosting
Teach Ecopoetry 
DIY attitude to Publishing
Slam poetry
His wife & her endeavors
check out www.Lengerminara.com
  

Auntie Vice: Jill of all Trades

Auntie  Vice: writer, podcaster, blogger, Published Author, Comedian, Director, Sex Educator, and Chef
Auntie Vice talks about writing, directing, comedy, kink, creativity, Fat Chicks on Top, and learning to connect with audiences.
website: www.loveletterstoaunicorn.com
Podcast: www.fatchicksontop.com
All social medias: @auntievice
 
 

Jorge Quintana: Psychedelic Surrealist

Jorge Quintana: poet, podcaster, actor
 
Introduction to Jorge's poetry, artistic endeavors and psychedelic surrealism. 
Follow Jorge on Instagram: @jorgequintanapoetry
Podcast: The Spirit in Poetry on Spotify, Anchor, and Itunes