Spoken Label

Latest up from Spoken Label (Poetry Podcast) features making her debut is the amazing Kaygo Meechan. Kaygo is a spoken word poet and student of creative writing, who in this podcast talks about her debut poetry collection 'In the Middle of Everything'. Kaygo advises that these poems in the collection were written between the ages of eighteen and nineteen in the space between growing up and...

Next up with another bonus episode recorded live at Lee McShane’s book launch is myself reading two short stories, one from my book ‘Threads’ from last year as A.E.Nicholson, and a second a version of which is from ‘Threads II’ which will be out towards the end of the year. My bio is:Pushcar Prize-nominated Andy N’s poetry collections include “Changing Carriages at Birmingham New Street” and “From...

Latest up from Spoken Label (Author / Artist Podcast) features the return of our friend K. Scott Fuchs. K. Scott Fuchs is a novelist, poet, spoken-word performer, actor, and performer originally from New York, now based in North West England. A PhD graduate in Creative Writing and Victorian Literature, he is the author of six novels, five poetry collections, and a short-story publication. He is th...

Special Bonus Podcast from Spoken Label (Poetry Podcast) features the return of our friend, Lee McShane live from his headline spot at his recent online launch of his new book ‘Raised in April’ Lee McShane is a neurodivergent actor, filmmaker, published writer and poet. He is also a photographer and comedian. A fan of horror, surrealism, and the paranormal, he has been published in numerous anthol...

* containing topics and language not suitable for all * A special bonus episode from Spoken Label (Poetry Chat) featuring our friend Hayley Lynn Gordon returning for a brief chat to talk about her debut poetry book "Lemonade Grenade" due out via Luain Press on 01 July 2026. Hayley's debut collection is described is described as "an explosion of love, joy, grief and pain. Both an...

Latest up from Spoken Label (Poetry Podcast) features the return of our friend, Richard Harries. Richard Harries, a well-known East Yorkshire performance poet based in Withernsea. Known for his poignant and comedic spoken-word performances across the North of England, he is often referred to as the "Bard of Withernsea" or the "Activist Poet of Hull". This Podcast covers his new...

Another bonus episode today for Spoken Label (Poetry / Author Chat) features an exclusive chat with Jo from Urmston Books and Board Games. Urmston Books and Board Games is an independent family-run bookshop and board game cafe designed to celebrate stories, both for you and by you. Our family personally select and curate our favourite books, board games and baked goods, bringing people together in...

Latest up from Spoken Label (Poetry Podcast) features making her debut, the amazing Alexis Quin. Alexis is a poet, writer, musician, and shamanic/Reiki practitioner originally from the United States, now based in Manchester with her wife Danielle and their two cats, Jade and Salem. Raised between New York and the American South, her relationship to language was shaped early through literature, mus...

This was streamed live on my facebook page (Spoken Label) on 26 May 2026, a special bonus Podcast episode (Apologises for the cutting in and out of this episode in a few places). This special episode features on the 100th anniversary of Jazz Musician Miles Davis's birthday, a special chat with Stockport writer Andy Cash who has bought on the 26th May 2026, his debut collection, 'The Blue F...

Latest up from Spoken Label (Author / Artist Podcast) features making his debut is, Stephen Small. Stephen has been writing fiction and non-fiction for many years alongside careers in academia, publishing, communications, and consulting. His debut novel, The Life and Death of Abercrombie Lyle, emerged from academic interests and private passions: a fascination with political power – and what peopl...

New up from Spoken Label (Poetry / Spoken Word Podcast) and the second in a extended two part chat is with making their debut, Emma-Jane Barlow (EJ). Emma-Jane Barlow (EJ) is a neurodivergent author, poet, workshop facilitator and advocate from the North of England. She began her writing journey at seven. She weaves tales from her life experiences and explores themes such as autism, hope, love and...

New up from Spoken Label (Poetry / Spoken Word Podcast) and the first in a extended two part chat is with making their debut, Emma-Jane Barlow (EJ). Emma-Jane Barlow (EJ) is a neurodivergent author, poet, workshop facilitator and advocate from the North of England. She began her writing journey at seven. She weaves tales from her life experiences and explores themes such as autism, hope, love and...

* SHOW NOTES * this interview was recorded on Easter Sunday, due to other prioritise and future events, Giz A Word Collective have now decided to step down from the All Ears Expo on 3rd July. However please visit the All Ears Instagram for more information and ticket link Latest up today from Spoken Label (Author / Artist Podcast) features the return of our friend, Hayley Lynn Gordon. Hayley has b...

* Re-edit * There was a unfortunate glitch in the second half of the Podcast during which Alistair reads out a wonderful poem called Elephants Don't Jump. In the sake of being fair, we agreed for Alistair to re-record said poem and it is presented as a bonus at the end of the Podcast. New from Spoken Label features making his debut is the amazing Alistair Lawrie. Alistair Lawrie is from Peterh...

Latest up from Spoken Label (Spoken Word / Poetry Podcast) features making his debut is the wonderful Half Beard Half Poet. A product of the early 2010s Mancunian poetry scene Half Beard Half Poet (then using the alias Benny-Jo Zahl) burned bright but briefly. Three years after discovering poetry in 2009 he was published as a member of the Working Verse collective alongside Kieren King and Dave Vi...

Latest up from Spoken Label (Spoken Word / Poetry Podcast) features the return of our friend, the amazing Krystal 'Gypsy' Orellano Weldon. Krystal “Gypsy” Orellano Weldon is a Tampa, Florida–based spoken word artist, poet, writer, and composition professor. As an educator, she teaches writing at the college level, where she is passionate about helping students find their voice, develop cri...

Latest up from Spoken Label (Poetry Podcast) features making her debut, the amazing Talin “Tally” Vartanian. Talin “Tally” Vartanian is a writer, actress, and photographer who resides somewhere in Los Angeles, CA. When she’s not struggling to keep her head above water, she loves to play video games, walk on hiking trails, and cook something new in her tiny kitchen. The Instagram feed, which we do...

* Re-edited Podcast * Latest up from Spoken Label (Spoken Word / Poetry Podcast) features the return of our friend, Amanda Crundall. Amanda Crundall (a.k.a. “The Glam Poet”), is an accomplished and multi-faceted author, poet, spoken word performer, poetry workshop facilitator and radio presenter, at Beverley FM. She is based in East Yorkshire, UK.Her poetry, known for its raw emotion and honesty,...

Latest up from Spoken Label (Poetry / Spoken word Podcast) features the return of our friend, the amazing Aakriti Kuntal. Aakriti Kuntal is a poet, writer and multidisciplinary artist. She spends most of her time writing and reading, seeking refuge in nature. At other times, she explores photography, asemic writing, visual art and short experimental films. Her work has appeared in The Night Heron...

* containing topics not suitable for all *Latest up from Spoken Label (Author / Poetry Podcast) features making her debut, Annie Acre. Annie Acre is a placemaker / poet and strange storyteller based in Manchester, made in Darwen, Lancashire. She regularly performs spoken word around her adpoted city and has been published in Ink Sweat & Tears and Worktown Words. Annie is the editor of Urban Sc...

Last up from Spoken Label (Our Spoken Word / Writer Podcast) features Part 2 of our extended chat with the Environmental Poetry collection ‘I am Nature’, this time an extended chat with the wonderful Andrew Sumner andPatricia (Pat) Sumner. Andrew Sumner grew up near Stroud in Gloucestershire,surrounded by deep woods and floriferous meadows thronged with butterflies. These places he explored with h...

New from Spoken Label (Author / Artist Chat Podcast) an returning chat with Amanda Nicholson. Amanda Nicholson is the author of ‘Ghost of Me’ which was a finalist in the thriller category of The Author Elite Awards after its release in March 2020. It is now being re-released this February. She also runs the Substack page ‘I Am Not Calm’. Book will be available on all of the usual place.

Latest Podcast from Spoken Label (Author / ArtistPodcast) features making her debut, Lucy Beth.  Lucy Beth (she/her/hers) is a multi-award-winningemerging performer, theatre-maker and lecturer from Inverurie, Aberdeenshire. ​​She graduated with Distinction from the University of Glasgow’s MLitt Theatre & Performance Practices Course after being awarded a PGT Excellent Scholarship bythe Univers...

First of a two part Podcast today from Spoken Label (Spoken Word / Poetry Podcast) features discussing 'I am nature' an Environmental Poetry book with two of their poets, Leaf Pettit and Diana Sanders. Leaf Pettit lives in the vale of Clwyd with her husband and three children. Rural north ales has been her home since she was three years old and she has developed a deep connection with its...

Latest up from Spoken Label (Poetry Podcast) features the return of our friend Sarah James (also known as Sarah Leavesley ) talking about her new poetry book 'Darling Blue'. Darling Blue  interweaves ekphrastic poems with a book-length fictional poetry narrative of love, lust and letting go. The poems inspired by Pre-Raphaelite artworks include QR codes, which readers can scan to view the...