Write A Way Podcast

This cat has taken his words to Russia, all while using them to heal and grow. He is a man of many talents and keen insight. Enjoy the experience

Internationally recognized spoken word artist. Boston native Cole Rodriguez was a six year participant in the national poetry slam and has competed against the top ranked poets in the United States

Sometimes you just gotta say “fuck it” and push through the difficulties

Every poem has a story that brought it to life. Here are a few of those behind the words realities

Books have played such a pivotal part in my life. Writers, poets, philosophers, freedom fighters have been my teachers. I am who I am because they were who they were

A talk to myself

Intro to another season

This podcast was inspired by a conversation I had with a young lady a about my take on fatherhood. Based on what I said to her she asked me to speak on it via podcast. It is raw, unscripted and from the heart. I never took my role as a father for granted and quite honestly I take issue with men who do… including my biological father. This is from the heart. Whether you agree or disagree we can do...

This system has played with and destroyed black lives since 1619. The recent murder of Daunte Wright speaks to that sad reality. Demonstrations will not fix a soulless perpetrator. plantmypoetry.com

Listen in as multi-talented Mary Tawadros (Egyptian Princess) lets us in on some of the things which inspire her to do what she does. A poetess and life coach amongst other things she is passionate about where her journey seems to be taking her. Tune in plantmypoetry.com

Sometimes kindness can embarrass the ignorance of old habits. And when it doesn’t... it blossoms anyway. plantmypoetry.com

Sometimes the humblest of times fill our eyes with tears and our hearts with appreciation... lest we forget. plantmypoetry.com

Guess who's back? Write A Way Podcast host, Jeffery Martin, drops an update on his journey through disjointedness and its dilemma.  plantmypoetry.com

Life can be mean and unfair, there is no doubt, but one thing that life does fairly is give lessons. It is always giving those. We can learn and build or ignore and take our chances. Deal with the darkness and find your light. plantmypoetry.com

Sometimes the things we run from, we push back or avoid are the very things that will propel us forward if dealt with.  plantmypoetry.com/

Almost a year since I sat down with Noam Chomsky and talked politics and life. He is a man who is devoted to creating thought which in turn can create a better, more humane world. I was moved by his words and wrote poetry that spoke to that inspiration. Muse Moments: Poetry Inspired by Noam Chomsky is my “thank you” to this tireless fighter for a kinder planet.   plantmypoetry.com/

"Even if I don't get feedback, I get vibe back."  plantmypoetry.com/

Sometimes having an idea isn’t enough, you have to be bold and make that jump towards what calls to or inspires you. Our experiences write our stories. Make sure it is the story that you want to tell. Plantmypoetry.com

Inspired by the recent deaths of three people from my neighborhood this podcast is about seizing the time, doing the most with the moments we’re given. Nothing is promised, but we can grab portions of it and create magic. In gratitude for the oppotunity. Plantmypoetry.com

Bringing an eclectic feel to the musical landscape, Hat Pin Panic draws us in with their thoughts on both their music and the music which has influenced or inspired them. They are creative souls on a mission. hatpinpanic.com Plantmypoetry.com

In light of Breonna Taylor courtroom travesty, I felt it fitting to honor black women and talk about the impact they’ve had on my life and writing.  plantmypoetry.com

Sometimes the beautiful lessons are in the ugly details. Life hasn’t always been fair but it has always had something to teach me. The caterpillar turns into the butterfly and is forgotten, but it is a necessary component to the transformation. Everybody knows something. Learn from every experience. plantmypoetry.com/

Listen in on amazing insight into the world of art. Lesley Nicole and her daughter Lyric give us a lesson on the highs and lows of this competitive business. This interview has all variables of a structured class. In little more than thirty minutes, we have given a true education into what it takes to put art in front of those who love it. icmurals.com/ plantmypoetry.com/

This episode deals with the daunting challenge of being black in America and asks the piercing question as to whether the United States can truly be home to its darker population. plantmypoetry.com/

Welcome back to Write A Way Podcast with Jeffery Martin. Listen in on his interview with Jesse Bliss whose passion and commitment to her craft is both inspiring and profound. As a young woman she overcame pitfalls and set her sights on changing lives and minds through theatre. Listen as she takes the audience on her personal journey and shares what keeps her motivated. plantmypoetry.com/