Kill The Poet
39 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsYoung Toledo and Kolo Kai present to you two pieces of poetry in a way you've never heard before and talk about how they relate to life.Theme music: Chrome Casket - Kolo KaiInstagram: @yungtoledo_@iakolak@killthepoet_Twitter:@yungtoledo@iakolak@killthepoet
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Episodes
KTPS4E7 - Mr. Chai Tea
January 20, 2024 22:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBANOTHER EPISODE!!!! We're wrapping our season with an amazing, multifaceted artist that goes by the name of Mr. Chai Tea. We listened to two of his pieces, "GOAT" and "I'm A Slut". Both pieces take a dive into his self image and what poetry means for him. Prepare yourself for the laughs and the magnificence of the one, the only, MR. CHAI TEA! Follow Chai on IG: @mr.chai_tea Follow the rest of the crew too: @yungtoledo_ @iakolok @covix_ @killthepoet_
KTPS4E6 - Magdalena
October 13, 2023 21:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBWe had on a powerhouse of a poet for this episode, Miss Magdalena! We sat down and talked about her poem, The DJ's Daughter, and how tough it is when you know a parent has gone through a similar cycle that you're going through. Plus, we talk about why, as poets, we do what we do and our motivations for it. You don't wanna miss this one! Follow Magdalena on IG: @dachunkywritingjunkie Follow the rest of the crew too: @yungtoledo_ @iakolok @covix_ @killthepoet_
KTPS4E5 - LIZ
September 30, 2023 01:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBWe sat down with our long time friend Liz to listen to her poem "To A Real One". Tune in to hear about how cycles can affect your day to day and things you can do to identify them and begin the process of healing. Follow Liz on IG @guccciliiz Follow the pod @killthepoet_ Kolo: @iakolok Toledo: @yungtoledo_ Covix: @covix_
KTPS4E4 - The Messiah
August 27, 2023 01:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBThe man, the myth, the Messiah. We sit down with our boy and discuss the struggles of trying to navigate this large and confusing world after listening to his piece "Ikea" and figure out why it's difficult to put it together. Follow him on IG! @itsthemessiah
KTPS4E3 - Aaron
July 08, 2023 18:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBEpisode 3!! We kick back and chat with our boy Aaron as he talks about his poem, Inner Child. It's very powerful when you are able to look back and understand why or how certain patterns can stem from experiences that we had when we were young. Tap in and let us know in the comments below your thoughts and experiences!
KTPS4E2 - Abeni Moreno
June 18, 2023 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBEPISODE 2!!! We sat down with our friend Abeni Moreno to talk about her poems The Morning You Saw Me and Chris Cries Continuously. It's not easy dealing with someone that you are physically intimate with and find out it was all for naught. TAP INNNN Her Ig is @iztaluna!
KTPS4E1 - Chris Siders
June 02, 2023 21:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBT/W: There is discussion of sexual assault in this episode AND WE'RE BACK!!! We sat down with Chris Siders a few months ago to talk a little bit about his two poems "As My Past Hangs Seductively Off the Corner of Your Mouth" and "Mockingbird". We talk about Chris' past and how it has led him to struggle with intimacy. At the time of recording, Chris had just released an album. Now, he has a deluxe of that album as well as a new EP out too! Follow the link below to support! https://linkt...
KTPS3E11 - LOLO WINK
June 07, 2022 05:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBSEASON FINALE!! We sat down with Miss Lolo Wink and talked about her poems The Creation and Art Imitating Life. One piece looking deeply into oneself and another looking deeply into the world around us. There are some real gems in this one and you do NOT wanna miss it.
KTPS3E10 - OD
May 31, 2022 05:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBEpisode 10! We sat down with our friend OD to talk about her poem "The Time You Owe Me" and about the pain that comes from getting your time wasted and more. You won't wanna miss this one! IG: Sativasolana Twitter: @tiodali
KTPS3E9 - DAVID
May 24, 2022 02:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBAnd we're back! We sat down with our friend David who was one of our headliners at the KTP Lounge! We listened to his poems Double Cheeseburger and I Am Enough and talk about overcoming the self talk that holds us back!
KTPS3E8 - PRISCILA
May 17, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBWe sit down with our friend Priscila and talk about her poems Radar and Dark Skies and City Lights. As Toledo quickly learned, Radar has no inspirations from naval early warning equipment. Kick back, relax, and dive in to what it takes to use your art to heal. Priscila's IG: @priscilaaa @yungtoledo_ @iakolok @killthepoet_
KTPS3E7 - Letter to Myself
May 10, 2022 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBWhat would you tell yourself 5 years ago? Its 2022 and 5 years ago it was 2017. What would you talk about with your past self. Kolo Kai and Young Toledo talk about exactly and more. TAP INNNNN
KTPS3E6 - Elliot
February 01, 2022 03:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBWe invite another return guest from our very first season! Elliot comes through and talks about their Untitled poem. We explore what it means to find real love whether its love for a person or love for yourself. Check it out!!!
KTPS3E5 - Jay
February 01, 2022 02:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBWe sit down with our boy Jay (@thatdudeJ) once again and talk about his poems On Our Way To The Concert She Asked, and Another Non-Date with a Beautiful Woman. We also talk a little bit about his book, Lessons on Repeat. Link to his book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B091WL6G72 Jay: @thatdudeJ Kolokai: iakolok Toledo: @yungtoledo_
KTPS3E4 - HOPE (Part II)
January 31, 2022 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.42 MBHow does someone stay grounded in their hopes? How do you know if you're actually just delusional? Young Toledo and Kolo Kai close out the year talking about those questions and more! Be sure to tune in next week for our next episode.
KTPS3E4 - Delusion
December 20, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 8.14 MBWhen do you know you're delusional? Young Toledo and Kolo Kai discuss what it means to be delusional vs. hopeful after listening to Toledo's poem Delusion. Part 2 drops 12/31
KTPS3E3 - TRISTAN
December 14, 2021 03:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBLove and friendship. What more is there? Young Toledo and Kolo Kai sit down with Tristan to talk about his poems Lost and Gone and My Favorite Pastime
KTP3E2 - ENDURANCE
December 07, 2021 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBIt takes a long time for a caterpillar to become a butterfly while in a chrysalis. Young Toledo and Kolo Kai talk about endurance and what it takes to power through a long journey. Part 2 available on Patreon!
KTPS3E1 - Conflict/Words
November 30, 2021 01:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBYoung Toledo and Kolo Kai explore Conflict between people as well as the effects of words can have on said people. Both poems written and performed by Young Toledo.
KTPS2E4 - Jay
December 05, 2020 03:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBWe got the chance to talk with our friend Jay about his poem "Party in Carson", his new book Lessons on Repeat, a preview of music that is coming exclusively to the Patreon, and so so much more. TAP IN! Jay's Instagram: @thatdudej Link to his book! https://www.amazon.com/Lessons-Repeat-Jayshawnd-McWilliams/dp/B08LNN57PL Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KillThePoet
KTPS2E3- LIZ
November 20, 2020 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBITS EPISODE 3! We have a conversation with our friend Liz about her piece "They Say Hello" and talk about what really qualifies as a poem. Plus, we preview an exclusive conversation that we had with our boy Jay that will be posted in it's entirety on our Patreon! Turn uppp. Liz's Instagram: @guccciliiz Jay's Instagram: @thatdudej Link to his book! https://www.amazon.com/Lessons-Repeat-Jayshawnd-McWilliams/dp/B08LNN57PL
KTPS2E2 - Amir
October 30, 2020 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB"How many of you guys are familiar with the Iliad and the Odyssey? Exactly." We go "Ob Ovo" with our friend Amir with his song of the same name and learn how an old Greek myth relates to an emotional moment from high school with a girl. Featuring a couple of songs by Amir: HarmOnEe LOUD! A Double Entendre You can find him on Instagram @lostnfreknorbt Support us on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/KillThePoet?f...
KTPS2E1 - Sophia Medina
October 15, 2020 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBWe sit down with Sophia Medina, lead singer of "Made of Stone", and listen to her poems, "Waste" and "One More Day". We get to hear about her process and some of her inspirations when it comes to writing. Check out Made of Stone's latest single, "The End" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_khJ5rscxU8&pbjreload=101 Instagram: @madeofstoneband Facebook: Made of Stone
Life as Depression and Something I Craved
May 31, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBSEASON FINALE!!! In this special 3 poem episode, Toledo and Kolo Kai sit down with Elliot and talk about her poem Life as a Flower and the dangers of being too open and loving. Then, Toledo shares his poem Fuck Depression and opens up about his struggles with depression. And finally, they talk to Genesis Nataly about her poem Something I Craved and her inspirations in poetry and music. Socials: Elliot - sentimentalpackrat (insta) Genesis - genesisnatalyt (insta) Check out Genesis' new son...
Life as Depression and Something I Craved (Episode 5)
May 31, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBSEASON FINALE!!! In this special 3 poem episode, Toledo and Kolo Kai sit down with Elliot and talk about her poem Life as a Flower and the dangers of being too open and loving. Then, Toledo shares his poem Fuck Depression and opens up about his struggles with depression. And finally, they talk to Genesis Nataly about her poem Something I Craved and her inspirations in poetry and music. Socials: Elliot - sentimentalpackrat (insta) Genesis - genesisnatalyt (insta) Check out Genesis' new son...
Feeling Found and Clairvoyant (Episode 4)
April 13, 2019 17:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBYoung Toledo and Kolo Kai talk about Feeling Found and Lost at the Corner of Loma and Vermont. Plus, we sit down with George Flores and talk about his poem Clairvoyant and a man named 900. WOOOOOO Follow George! Insta: @boygeorgeunofficial Twitter: @We_Never_Change Hailu Mergia & Dahlak Band – Sintayehu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0D5NnUFfC4 MndSgn - Exchanging https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1LIY4fQgfQ Ras G – Track 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMmF3SL3txY John...
Feeling Found and Clairvoyant
April 13, 2019 17:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBYoung Toledo and Kolo Kai talk about Feeling Found and Lost at the Corner of Loma and Vermont. Plus, we sit down with George Flores and talk about his poem Clairvoyant and a man named 900. WOOOOOO Follow George! Insta: @boygeorgeunofficial Twitter: @We_Never_Change Hailu Mergia & Dahlak Band – Sintayehu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0D5NnUFfC4 MndSgn - Exchanging https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1LIY4fQgfQ Ras G – Track 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMmF3SL3txY John...
Antimattr Interview
March 08, 2019 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBYoung Toledo talks with Kolo Kai and Covix of Antimattr to discuss their track RIP and their newest project The Darkest Pyrex. Listen to this deep dive into the meaning behind the song and how the project came together as a whole. <a href="https://levelmusic.lnk.to/9AiPsjqs">Stream The Darkest Pyrex by Antimattr here</a>
Lemon Scented Interview
March 04, 2019 05:00 - 8 minutes - 7.59 MB<p>Young Toledo and Kolo Kai sit down with Tristan to talk about one of his inspirations in poetry, Charles Bukowski, and how he influenced Tristan's writing and taught him how a man <i>shouldn't </i>be.</p>
Roll The Dice (Poem)
March 01, 2019 05:00 - 1 minute - 1.52 MBIf you’re going to try, go all the way. Otherwise, don’t even start. If you’re going to try, go all the way. This could mean losing girlfriends, wives, relatives, jobs and maybe your mind. Go all the way. It could mean not eating for 3 or 4 days. It could mean freezing on a park bench. It could mean jail, it could mean derision, mockery, isolation. Isolation is the gift, all the others are a test of your endurance, of how much you really want to do it. And you’ll do it. Despite rejection a...
Lemon Scented Flowers (Poem)
March 01, 2019 05:00 - 1 minute - 1.81 MBTo The Girl Behind The Counter At The Drug Store, I never understood why I couldn’t just go to sleep at a normal time, so I went to the drug store to help overcome this issue. When I walked in I heard a sharp and high pitched “Hi!”, then we both looked up at the same time. Once our eyes finally met we twisted our heads the way dogs do when they’re confused because we both didn’t expect to see a familiar face that day. I was so shocked because I only see you sporadically after you decided to...
Lemon Scented Antimattr
February 08, 2019 20:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBYoung Toledo and Kolo Kai introduce you to Tristian Santiago and his poem Lemon Scented Love Letters. Plus, Toledo reads a poem by Charles Bukowski. And finally, an interview with Antimattr to talk about their song R.I.P. and new project The Darkest Pyrex. Let’s get it poppin. Support our boy Tristan! https://medium.com/@santiago.tri13 Charlotte Dos Santos - بداية جديدة https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbXa69gPDv Shlomo - 11_7_11 Alone With Me\ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fZ8qmUvMWk C...
Lemon Scented Antimattr (Episode 3)
February 08, 2019 20:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBYoung Toledo and Kolo Kai introduce you to Tristian Santiago and his poem Lemon Scented Love Letters. Plus, Toledo reads a poem by Charles Bukowski. And finally, an interview with Antimattr to talk about their song R.I.P. and new project The Darkest Pyrex. Let’s get it poppin. Support our boy Tristan! https://medium.com/@santiago.tri13 Charlotte Dos Santos - بداية جديدة https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbXa69gPDv Shlomo - 11_7_11 Alone With Me\ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fZ8qmUvMWk C...
The Disease (Poem)
December 07, 2018 05:00 - 1 minute - 1.82 MBThe Disease Sometimes it's a bad time, Sometimes it's a worse time. The blackening of night tastes of orange rinds and bitters. The cold wind sends shivers up my spine. Mindfully thinking about the world I'll leave behind. It was the house that my father built filled with, Spiritual energy to ward off all or any enemies. But the disease infected and reflected a Waning light not bright enough for the little ones to have sight. One preferred the light and the other the dark. Ha...
CAPTAIN-SAVE-A-HOE (Poem)
December 07, 2018 05:00 - 1 minute - 1.34 MBCAPTAIN SAVE-A-HOE I feel trapped, but i don’t wanna get away. I want to stay here and help you from my cage, but I’ve gotta level with you. Doing this will just cause my mental to bruise, please stays and I love yous... Damn you know what those do... But I’m in this cage with wings and i wonder why, a bird with wings should be allowed to fly Right? Right. Passionless sex and long sleepless nights. Up at dawns bright for long distance drives. Your purgatory is my 405. ...
Episode 2
November 15, 2018 23:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBYoung Toledo and Kolo Kai talk about what it means to be a Captain Save-A-Hoe and what you end up doing to yourself by taking on that role. Then they dive into what addiction does and the toll dealing with a family member struggling with addiction can take on someone. Poems: CAPTAIN SAVE-A-HOE by Young Toledo The Disease by Young Toledo Theme Music: Chrome Casket by Kolo Kai First Song: Cassava Piece ('79 Style) by Augustus Pablo Music for "CAPTAIN SAVE-A-HOE": A Distant Glow by Slow M...
Liberation (Poem)
November 05, 2018 05:00 - 1 minute - 1.15 MBLiberation Liberation, in the truest sense of the word. A freeing fluttering feeling like the first flight of a bird. It's absurd that for a time I've been living so constrained, Confined to the confines of my very own brain. I was blind to see the tethers chaining me to a singular fixed point in time. Spinning and spinning and spinning my gears, living my life in a circle instead of a line. It's a clarity. Something that is often a rarity in this time and space of being ...
30 Minutes (Poem)
November 05, 2018 05:00 - 1 minute - 1020 KB30 Minutes 30 minutes has passed and a multitude of waves at my feet crash Fearlessly. It’s my hope to be one day like it. A powerful force to behold. Not needing to be told where to go and how to act. 30 minutes has passed. The black holes in the sky are not seen But my joy and happiness always are. The lights of the city and the distance in between keep them hidden. And maybe the lights keep my darkness hidden as well. The darkness darker than my skin. The darkness buried within. Th...
Episode 1(Pilot)
October 10, 2018 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBYoung Toledo and Kolo Kai present to you two pieces of poetry in a way you've never heard before and talk about how they relate to life. Theme music: Chrome Casket - Kolo Kai First Song: Ma Be Ham Nemiresim (Googoosh cover) - Khruangbin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bq6bxDQMDro Music for "Liberation": 恢复 - ２８１４ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9L4q-0Pi4E Second Song: Moon Hymn - Idris Muhammad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVfkaMdlh74 Music for "30 Minutes": No One is Ever Going to ...