The Poets

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Uche Ogbuji , more properly Úchèńnà Ogbújí, is a poet, spoken word performer and DJ. Author of two award-winning books of poetry,  Ndewo, Colorado , 2013  ( Colorado Book Award Winner ), and  Ńchéfù Road , 2022  ( Christopher Smart Prize ). He fell in love with poetry, spoken word and DJ crafts while studying engineering at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, a campus legendary for its artistic mov...

With the given name Kaelie Barcus, I am here to express my spirit to you. "Old Turtle" is the umbrella artist name I've chosen to encompass all of my offerings and outlets for creative healing.  1:1 and group offerings embody the practices of Yin Yoga, Plant Communion & Vitalist Herbalism, and Re-Wilding. My chosen outlets for creative healing include: Writing poetry and stream of...

Today The Poets change it up by featuring the show's first guest host, Racine Frank, interviewing Deneishia LeArtiste. Deneishia LeArtiste is a performance artist embracing the storytelling traditions of her multi-cultural lineage — drawing from the Western European bard, West African Griot, and Ogallala teachings. She unites communities by exploring ancestral experiences through poetry, visua...

Micah Aaron Ferguson is a Texan-born poet who lives and writes in the suburbs of Denver. He has published one collection of poetry in 2016 under the name Micah-Nahum Ferguson entitled  Brighter This Time  (iUniverse Publishing) and is currently crafting pieces for a new collection. He performs at The Mercury Cafe and other spaces in downtown Denver. He can be reached at MicahAaronFerguson@gmail.co...

Rae Monet, the eclectic muse creates spiritually, sexually, sensually; activating the collective “ Inna G”.  Her soulful, psychedelic sound coalesces stimulating textures and bluesy melodies with sultry vocals to soothe the aching soul. As a poet, the same applies, as her music is riddled with flows rooted in prose. Tonight she shares two songs from her upcoming album, as well as poetry and good c...

Silas Vazquez joins me to share and discuss his work, including poetry and music. We also discuss his style, dealing with anxiety, height, the desire for freedom, and love as both the source of and cure for pain. We touch on his upcoming move, and Silas talks about his beginnings in writing--only a few months ago, though he quickly became a mainstay at open mics around Denver such as the Mercury C...

DANK PHART The Pirate Poet A.K.A Matty Bovard is a community organizer and cultural instigator based in Boulder, CO.  Growing up in Fairfield, IA, a small rural farm town that is also the epicenter of Transcendental Meditation in the U.S., he was exposed to many different world views. This cosmopolitan experience reflects deeply in his work and he walks his path as an artist to help heal the broke...

Sam Amabile joins the show to discuss his journey into music, musical styles and poetry, what a night at the Mercury Cafe looks like from behind a piano, boogie woogie music, jazz, the blues, music as a profession, and much more. Sam plays piano at the Mercury Cafe on Friday nights, and is open for booking. Contact Sam via IG @samamabile — Questions? Comments? Want to be featured? Email thepoetspo...

Sojo (So-Joe) is a multimedia artist who is passionate about investing herself into many forms of creation. Her favorites art forms include: poetry, collage, music, fashion, up-cycling found materials, tie-dye, photography, videography, as well as combining poetry and collage together. She finds peace in reading small-artist books at local coffee shops and stumbling into random hidden gems when sh...

Mark DuCharme’s sixth full-length book of poetry,  Here, Which Is Also a Place , was published in 2022   by Unlikely Books.  That same year, his chapbook  Scorpion Letters  was released by Ethel.  Later this year, C22 Open Editions will publish his collection  Thousands Blink Outside.  His poetry has appeared widely in such venues as  BlazeVOX, Blazing Stadium, Caliban Online, Colorado Review, Era...

Raised in Minneapolis, a fourth generation on Positively 4th St., Deborah lived many years in Chicago and is home in Colorado. Her poems are found in journals based in the US, Canada, and Europe. A graduate of Northwestern University, Deborah has worked, lead, and written widely on behalf of non-profit organizations in the US and Mexico. More information is available on her website:  https://debor...

Aimee Herman is a gay writer and educator. They are the author of the novel, "Everything Grows" (Three Rooms Press) and two full length books of poems, "meant to wake up feeling" (great weather for MEDIA) and "to go without blinking" (BlazeVOX books), in addition to being widely published in journals and anthologies including BOMB, cream city review, and  Troubling the Line...

Yasmin appears on the show shortly before moving away from Denver to share the poem and discuss family, her path into poetry, smoking, Catholicism, finding community, and more. We also get into poetic differences between English and Spanish. Yasmin will have moved away by the time this episode goes live, but she can be found on IG @yasmin__c You're missed, Yasmin (: Setlist: 1. A Monstera Grow...

I’m joined by JohnnyOsi, Stone, Manon Nadeau, and Ezra Bram to discuss competing at the 2024 Utah Arts Festival slam, in which they placed as finalists. We chat about the competition, challenges and successes, highs and lows, their process both as a group and individuals preparing to compete, and much more. We also talk about slam in general, the Poetry Parlance and what it gave birth to (this tea...

Lauren "Robbie" Velasquez Robinson is a non-binary lesbian mixed Chicano poet currently pursuing their MFA at Regis University. They are Denver poet and educator for the past 5 years. Their poetry is a testament to resilience and identity, weaving a vibrant tapestry of personal narratives and universal themes. Robbie is not only a poet but also an activist, currently spearheading fundraisi...

Cristina A. Bejan is a local and international author and artist. Born in Colorado at the height of the Cold War, she moved back just before the pandemic and has been teaching locally and launching books internationally ever since. To learn more about Cristina's creative work please visit her IG: @cristinaabejan_ladygodiva and website:  cristinaabejan.com  ~ if you are an artist interested in...

Prosist and poet Camron Gall appears on the show to share both prose and poetry and to chat about the stories that flow from his mind, his many notebooks and journals, honing (and not honing) his work, his time spent in Edinburgh at an International Writers' Summer School (SUISS), writing in bathtubs, and much more. Camron has many works forthcoming, including Muffled Orchestra, which we discu...

I'm joined once again by friends of the show Jase West and Sojo to talk about the journey so far, commitment and follow-through, death, balancing the feminine and masculine, and much more. — Sojo is a multimedia artist who is passionate about investing herself into many forms of art. Her favorites art forms include: poetry, collage, meditation music, fashion, upcycling, photography, as well as...

Dave Jilk is the author of two collections of lyric poetry, co-author of  The Entrepreneur’s Weekly Nietzsche: A Book for Disruptors , and lead or co-author of several academic papers on cognitive neuroscience and on existential concerns related to artificial intelligence. A former technology entrepreneur and consultant, he holds a BSc in Computer Science and Engineering from MIT. Dave and his wif...

I'm joined by OIL, LIO, and LEN to discuss their music and the three personalities behind it, conscious rap, rap in Denver, the challenges inherent in the music industry, their goals, and avoiding burnout. How to get out of your comfort zone, and the short term memory of modern society. OIL, LIO, and LEN have music available at their Linktree. The song versions in this episode were recorded an...

Mexican born, Texas raised, international bi-lingual poet, performance artist and director Héktor Muñoz has been produced, exhibited, censored, edited (without permission), and published throughout México, Australia, and the United States. He is the recipient of numerous awards for outstanding contributions to the community. In 2016 he lent his voice to a concept album by Australian Pop Star Max S...

Pronouns: She/They/Oneself.  Lynda is a multifaceted artist, educator, entertainer and small business owner (Soul to Soles LLC). Originally from the East Coast but has lived in Denver for over 10 years and considers the Mile High City to be home. Lynda only recently started identifying as a poet but has been writing since she was a kid and pays tribute to her late grand uncle Marcus Cone for her l...

Julian Thomas re-joins the show all the way from Spanish Harlem, NYC. Originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Julian returns to the podcast to discuss his new book Black Existentialism: Autumn Leaves and other Space Oddities. Julian is an actor and acting coach and currently leads high school workshops in drama and writing across NYC. He has narrated over 20 audiobooks available on Audible.  On this epis...

JX3 joins me to discuss her evolution as a poet, artist, and human, her journey into poetry, co-dependency, and her experience living with Multiple Sclerosis. We also talk about her identity as a lover, find our way into spiritual and esoteric waters, and talk future projects and potential collaborations. Follow JX3 on IG @jamba_joss (and reach out there if you're a visual artist and want to c...