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Episodes
- E55: Suave the Poet: From Basic Training to Passion and Poetry
Suave the Poet discusses his journey to poetry, including his time in basic training. He shares his story of finding his way and the connections made along the journey.
- E54: The Sankofa Session Feat: Rudy Francisco's "Rifle"
This episode of The Poetry Cafe, titled "The Sankofa Session," features Rudy Francisco's poem "Rifle." The discussion centers on reflecting on the past to progress into the future.
- E53:The Poetry Hotline w/Wally B
In this episode of The Poetry Cafe, Wally B discusses why he is more than a poet. He calls in from Tampa, FL.
- E52: Sankofa Session w/Keala (Authentic)
The Poetry Cafe episode "Sankofa Session w/Keala (Authentic)" explores the meaning of authenticity. It is episode E52 of the podcast.
- E51: The Poetry Minute - The Light
This episode of The Poetry Minute from The Poetry Cafe features Josephus III. He offers 60 seconds of inspiration.
- E50: Of The Light
This episode of The Poetry Cafe explores themes of dreams, manifestations of light and love, family, and legacy.
- E49: The Poetry Hotline w Airam Soto
In this episode of The Poetry Cafe, the show features a Poetry Hotline caller named Airam Soto from Delaware.
- E:48 The Sankofa Session w/ Ducky
In this episode of The Poetry Cafe, Ducky discusses how she uses her art to heal, empathize, and teach others.
- E47: The Poetry Minute - Sometimes
This episode of The Poetry Cafe, titled "Sometimes," features a reading for The Poetry Minute.
- E46: Bluz, POETRY, NASCAR, NBA and More...
In episode E46 of The Poetry Cafe, host connects with Bluz to discuss NASCAR, the NBA, poetry, and stories from the pitch.
- E45: The Poetry Hotline w/Javon Rustin
In this episode of The Poetry Cafe, Javon Rustin discusses the Poetry Hotline and the piece titled Cry Baby.
- E44: The Sankofa Session w/The Womanstorm
In this episode of The Poetry Cafe, host features artist The Womanstorm for a session of poetry and positive energy.
- E43: The Poetry Minute - Keep Searching
This episode of The Poetry Cafe, titled 'The Poetry Minute - Keep Searching', focuses on the theme 'Keep searching...'.
- E42: I Became an Artist so I could show you what Art is...
In this episode, King M.Dot discusses his music, his art, and the passion and purpose behind his creative work.
- E41: The Poetry Hotline feat. The State Side Lion
In this episode of The Poetry Cafe, The State Side Lion performs a piece focused on the topic of guns.
- E40: The Sankofa Session Featuring Michael Ashford
The Poetry Cafe episode E40, titled The Sankofa Session, features guest Michael Ashford. The episode includes the work You are Beautiful.
- E39: The Poetry Minute: Love and Community
This episode of The Poetry Cafe features a live excerpt focused on the themes of love and community, serving as a reminder to find one's way.
- E38: I Just Want To Make People Smile
This episode of The Poetry Cafe features guest DC, a beatboxer, songwriter, and singer. The discussion focuses on themes of feeding the mind, body, and soul.
- E37: The Sankofa Section: Chairs
In E37 of The Poetry Cafe, "The Sankofa Section: Chairs," the episode delves into a Sankofa story about Chairs. It emphasizes the connection between past experiences and present identity.
- E:36 The Poetry Hotline w Joanne from Uganda
Joanne from Uganda calls into The Poetry Cafe's "The Poetry Hotline" to share her poetry.
- E35: Poetry is Law
Elon Law students discuss their engagement with poetry, particularly in the context of the school's 7th Annual Poetry Slam.
- E34: The Poetry Minute - Pray for Strength
This episode, "Pray for Strength," is part of The Poetry Minute series on The Poetry Cafe podcast. It features a reflective discussion on finding inner strength.
- E33: The Queen City Movement
In episode E33, The Poetry Cafe explores the origins of Spoken Word Poetry in the Queen City, featuring JC the Poet and the Wine Up.
- E32: The Sankofa Section Feat. Allyson
In episode E32, Allyson presents her "Sankofa Section" on The Poetry Cafe, offering a personal expression of gratitude and reflection on past influences.
- E31: The Poetry Hotline Feat. Krosswordz
E31 of The Poetry Cafe features a dynamic poetry hotline with international poets, including Krosswordz.
- E30: Changing The World One Poem at a Time: Poetry Slam Africa
This episode features a conversation with Poetry Slam Africa about the movement's impact on changing the world through poetry, discussing the art form, its struggles, and its future in Africa.
- E29: A little Time with The Poet Timelines Live From Nairobi
This episode features a live interview with Poet Timelines from the International Theater Festival in Nairobi, Kenya.
- E28: The Poetry Takeover from The Kenya International Theater Festival in Nairobi
In episode E28, Divine and Saisi discuss the growing influence of poetry in Nairobi, sharing insights from their experience at the Kenya International Theater Festival.
- E27: Show Day - Live from The Kenya International Theater Festival
In episode E27,
- E26: The Hospitality Crew Live from The Kenya International Theater Festival
This episode of The Poetry Cafe features a discussion with members of the hospitality team at the Kenya International Theater Festival in Nairobi. The conversation covers who they are and what their roles entail.
- E25: Song Unburied Live from The Kenya International Theater Festival
This episode features a live recording from the Kenya International Theater Festival, exploring Zimbabwean culture, music, and theater.
- E24: Live From The International Theater Fest in Narobi with My Family from Botswana
E24 features a discussion of a Botswana production at the KITFest 2025 in Nairobi. The episode title indicates it was recorded live at the International Theater Fest.
- E23: The Poetry Minute: Kima from Alaska
This episode of The Poetry Cafe features Kima from Anchorage, Alaska, in a segment called The Poetry Minute.
- E22: Why I Write
Ashlee C. shares her reasons for writing on The Poetry Cafe's E22,
- E:21 - Sankofa feat. Blackie Sam from Seoul
This episode of The Poetry Cafe, titled E:21 - Sankofa feat. Blackie Sam from Seoul, features artists from the Sankofa Section. This section pays homage to past artists who have significantly influenced and developed the show.
- E20: The Poetry Hotline w/Moses West
In episode E20 of The Poetry Cafe, titled "The Poetry Hotline," host Moses West takes a call from Jacksonville, FL. West is identified as a Poet.
- E19: The Poetry Hotline w Alphonzo from Warner Robbins, Ga
In episode E19 of The Poetry Cafe, a caller named Alphonzo from Warner Robbins, Ga, joins the show. He shares a poem he wrote about North Carolina.
- E18: The Poetry Minute: Today I Am...
This episode, titled 'Today I Am...', reflects on the theme of daily growth and the ongoing process of personal evolution.
- E17: Can Men Say I Love You To Each Other?
E17 of The Poetry Cafe discusses Black men's ability to verbally express love to one another, featuring poetry, music, and conversation.
- E16: The Sankofa Section Featuring Trey
In episode E16, Trey is featured in The Sankofa Section of The Poetry Cafe, reciting a poem that encourages looking at the past to understand the present.
- E15: The Poetry Hotline w/ B. Poetic
In this episode of The Poetry Cafe, titled E15: The Poetry Hotline, B. Poetic shares a call from Charlotte, NC.
- E14: The Poetry Minute: Purpose
This episode of The Poetry Cafe, titled "The Poetry Minute: Purpose," offers 60 seconds of purposeful inspiration.
- E13: Valuable and Vulnerable
This episode features Ebony Payne-English and Moses West from Jacksonville, FL. The discussion centers on poetry, power, and purpose.
- E12: The Sankofa Section Feat: Elliot Axiom
This episode of The Poetry Cafe, titled "E12: The Sankofa Section," features Elliot Axiom. It explores the concept of Sankofa, reflecting on the past to understand the present and shape the future through poetry.
- E11: The Poetry Hotline: Rosa from High Point, NC
This episode of The Poetry Cafe features Rosa from High Point, NC, who called into the poetry hotline. Artists from across the globe participate by calling in to share their poetry.
- E10: The Journey
In this episode of The Poetry Cafe, E10: The Journey, Ebonye Payne English and Moses West share poetry, stories, and life lessons covering themes such as parents, health, dreams, goals, and travel.
- E9: A Celebration of Freedom Found in the Oddest Places...
This episode of The Poetry Cafe, E9, focuses on a journey from tragedy to triumph, culminating in freedom and liberation, expressed through music and poetry.
- S1:E8 - More Than Meets The Eye
This is episode S1:E8 of The Poetry Cafe, titled More Than Meets The Eye.
- S1:E7: Poetry is Life
This episode of The Poetry Cafe, titled "Poetry is Life," focuses on the theme of poetry.
- S1:E6: A Reason 2 Rhyme
This episode of The Poetry Cafe is titled A Reason 2 Rhyme.