Word Spoken
41 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -Spoken word artists have their own unique combination of lyricism, storytelling and performance. In each episode you'll hear 3 performances alongside an interview, a free write challenge and more. From the comedic and entertaining to the passionate and purposeful, poetry is healing for both the writer and the listener.
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Solomon Adams: Self Empowerment, Intelligent Movement and Perseverance
November 16, 2020 00:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBSolomon Adams is a poet with soul. His music and poetry combine to take your mind elsewhere. Through pensive and thought provoking verses Solomon's work addresses spirituality, mental health and self discovery. The three pieces we get to hear are 'Mindfullness', 'Hip Hop Raised Me' and finally 'Breakdown or Breakthrough'. @SolomonsSoul is the handle! Go get it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
George Lawrence: Technophobia, Growing Pains and Carbonated Cans
November 09, 2020 00:00 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MBGeorge Lawrence’s work combines his man about town attitude with a sensitivity and emotional awareness only the art form spoken work could elicit. His softly uttered verses explore the complexities of manhood, the inner mind of an awakened social critic and the intricacies and nuances our modern world throws at us. The three pieces we got to hear from him are 'The Revolution Will Not Be Televised', 'Shark Teeth', and finally 'Aluminium Carpet'. @TriggerCrappy is the handle! Go get it! Hoste...
Henry Beckwith: Motherhood, Fit Bits and Self Affirmation. 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY with Aiz
November 02, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBWORD SPOKEN IS A YEAR OLD! For the 1 year anniversary special, this episode is hosted by the man who helped kick everything off, Aiz. We talk about how I got into spoken word, why I started the podcast and I answer the questions sent in by the listeners. I perform, 'Forever I'll Be', 'Twenty Something' and 'Yes You Are'. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sonny Green: Cocaine, Instagram and Milk Bottles
October 26, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBSonny Green is a lyrical mastermind. Rapper come mentor come poet come MC come lyricist. Founder and host of Trouble Tongues. His new track GRENADE is OUT NOW! Make sure you get streaming. We get to hear, 'Substance Beneath the Surface', 'Obsessed' and 'Doorsteps of Britain'. FREEEEEEEEEEDOM! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#TakeTheMic - Open Mic Competition
October 03, 2020 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB#TakeTheMic is here and we've got a KILLER line up for you. There were over 120 people applying with over 200 entries, whittled down to just 10! From romance, to punk, to the political to the lyrical, this episode is brings the variety and energy of an open mic! Winners were Dominic Falcao, Maryan Chowdhury, Chloe Oliver, Lyndsay Price, Louise Hale, Ashh Blackwood, Jules, Eleanor Maslin, The Revolt Poet, Rohan Samuel. Go get it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Becksy Becks: Hindsight, Anxiety and Balance
September 20, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBBecksy Becks utters her poetry with casual delivery, yet purposeful writing. Her work explores her reactions to the world around her, relationships, loved ones and life itself. We hear 'Silence', '10 Things' and finally 'Tribute'. @BecksyBecks is the handle. Head over to YouTube if you wanna watch. Go get it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Emy P: Chaos, Fear and Emo Bands
September 13, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBEmy P is a Essex girl through and through. Her poetry is raw, depicting life with punchy lyricism and attitude. As someone who suffers from ADHD, she sheds light on what living with the condition is like. Blending spoken word with music is where her work really shines, luckily we get a glimpse of it. 'Volume Control', 'Waves' and 'Mud Hill' are the pieces, @EmyPMate is the handle. Go get it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Annotate: Faith, Bitter Pill and Word Play
September 06, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBFlo-poet Annotate is a force to be reckoned with. His words are infused by purposeful lyricism and intricate cadence. His poignant performances will etch themselves into your memory as his social commentary and insights shine a light on the often overlooked injustices of our modern society. Check out his own podcast entitled Outspoken Podcast. We hear 'Gratitude', 'Writers Block' and 'Confession'. @Annotate_ is the handle! Go get it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...
Abena Bediako: Heritage, Platonic Love and All Things Queer
August 31, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBAbena is a true gem. Her poetry blends delicate storytelling with purposeful writing. A Camden Roundhouse poet, Abena has recently made it into the final 12 of BBC Word's First. We get to hear 'Shallow Tongue', 'No one every talks about friendship love', and finally 'Queer Diaspora'. @Abena_e_b is the handle! Go get it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Joe Johnsey: Randomness, Ejaculation and ADHD
August 23, 2020 23:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBJoe Johnsey never read the rule book. His poetry morphs and blends into a performance that constantly puts the middle finger up to your expectations of what's coming next. Getting to grips with the intricacy of his lyricism is a task cunningly enriched by the sporadic nature of his delivery. The three pieces we hear are 'Sponteneus', 'Magic Mic', and 'Tangents'. @JoeJohnsey is the handle. Go get it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Shaun Rivers: Human Contact, Transformation and the Apocalypse
August 16, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBShaun Rivers' poetry cascades with an eye-winking exuberance matched only by his luscious locks. A performance poet to the core he'll get you thinking whilst tickling your toes and caressing your inner wordsmith. We hear 3 brand new pieces 'Fresh', 'Abandoned' and lastly 'Drip Drip'. @RiversSR1 is the handle. This is first episode in Season 2, so enjoy some fresh segments and chance to win yourself a Word Spoken mug. I know right? Madness.
Shaun Rivers: Human Contact, Transformation and the Apocalypse
August 16, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBShaun Rivers' poetry cascades with an eye-winking exuberance matched only by his luscious locks. A performance poet to the core he'll get you thinking whilst tickling your toes and caressing your inner wordsmith. We hear 3 brand new pieces 'Fresh', 'Abandoned' and lastly 'Drip Drip'. @RiversSR1 is the handle. This is first episode in Season 2, so enjoy some fresh segments and chance to win yourself a Word Spoken mug. I know right? Madness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
Season 2 COMING SOON!!
August 14, 2020 14:00 - 50 seconds - 620 KBBrand new episodes, new features, new guests! Word Spoken is back! Head to YouTube to catch the full episodes! OUT MONDAY!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 1 Recap: Part 4 with Billie PN
May 16, 2020 10:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBIt's the final recap episode and Billie PN joins us again to go over the final 4 episodes of Season 1. The poets are Billie PN herself, Danny Martin, Mr Milise and finally Poet Curious. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 1 Recap: Part 3 with Billie PN
May 10, 2020 14:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBSeason 1 Recap Part 3 has arrived, and the glimmering Billie PN is here to co-host the show. We get to hear one poem each from Kyla Wynter, Woodzy, Jamie Merrick, Jamal Hassan and Tyrone Lewis. This line up is sure to give you that poetry fix during lockdown. Catch the full video of this episode on YouTube. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sam Castell-Ward: Pattern, Bullies and Apathy
May 03, 2020 23:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBCarousel Radio's resident poet Sam Castell-Ward comes into the studio. Carousel is a Brighton-based award-winning charity supporting learning disabled people to achieve their creative ambitions. It runs workshops, training and events for learning disabled artists in the fields of music, film and digital media, and podcasting. The three poems we get to hear from him are 'Through the Circle', 'The Bullies Always Win' and finally 'I wish I was Bothered'. Give him a follow at @SamCastellWard. Enj...
Word Spoken Open Mic: Part 2
April 26, 2020 23:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBPart 2 of the Open Mic series is here, and we've got a stella line up for you. Chris Moore, Jessica Jane-Morling, Jake Nathan, Faz Barber, Zazie, Joe Johnsey, Amalia The Alchemist, Nawar, Abena Bediako, and Kenny Burns. Make sure you check out @WordSpokenPodcast in instagram to find all their handles to give them a follow. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Word Spoken Open Mic: Part 1
April 19, 2020 23:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBYou're missing open mic nights right? Well Word Spoken has got just the thing for you. In this episode we get to hear from 10 poets who entered the competition to have their poetry feature on the show. The winners were: Phil Joa, Sian, Jamie Crawford, Angus Brown, The Bipolar Poet, Heidi Henders, David Atkinson, Elinor Clark and Jeremy Gune. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pen Clique: Swapcast - Alex Alpharaoh, Meccamorphosis, Judah 1 and Mathew Cuban
April 13, 2020 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBEp #023 sees us put out a Swapcast, from the incredible poetry platform across the pond! In this episode the Pen Clique guys provide us with a mixtape of their Season 2 highlights. We get to hear from Alex Alpharaoh, Meccamorphosis, Judah 1 and Mathew Cuban. Make sure you give @PenClique a follow to keep up to date with all their latest content. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 1 Recap: Part 2 with Aiz
April 05, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBIt's Part 2 of the Season 1 Recap episodes and we've got one hell of a line up for you. Episodes 6 to 10 saw Fisky, Aishah, Sarah Callaghan, Tanaka Fuego and Ella DG come onto the show and deliver some serious fire. Catch the full video of this episode up on YouTube right now! If you want to have your poetry played out on Word Spoken send in a audio recording of your work to [email protected]. Deadline for application is Sunday 12th April. As always, Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See ac...
Season 1 Recap: Part 1 with Aiz
March 29, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBSo Season 1 has come to an end and what could be better than going over some of the highlights? Well I sat down with the man who helped me kick this whole thing off, Aiz, and the finished result is this hour long giggle. The full video of this episode is up on YouTube so go and give it a lil watch if ya fancy. We are devilishly handsome so why not? Part 1 sees us going over the first 5 episodes with, Aiz himself, followed by Aicha Therese, Maddie Haynes, Ifti, and Benny Bruce. Enjoy! Hosted...
Word Spoken Live: Laura Rae, Gboyega Odubanjo and Rakaya Fetuga
March 23, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBThe final episode of Season 1 is here. Who would'a thought? This special episode to finish of the season is a live recording taken from the incredible open mic night Off The Chest back in February. Work Spoken Live brings you performances from Laura Rae, Gboyega Odubanjo (a.k.a Yega) and Rakaya Fetuga, alongside a live recording where we get a chance to sit down and have a little natter about all things spoken word. Thanks for supporting the podcast throughout this season. It's been a pleasur...
Poet Curious: Rhythm, Movement and White Supremacy
March 16, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBPoet Curious is here for the nineteenth episode of Word Spoken. A man's who's fingers are seldom found outside of the numerous pies in which he tends to lodge his digits. Hip hop, spoken word, teaching, hosting, photography, painting, workshops, events, DJing, and host of the Soho Radio show 'Reaching Out' represents a mere glance at the pie-shaped talents this man seems to excel at with ease. His poetry is rhythmic and lyricism both intricate and purposeful. The three poems we get to hear ar...
Danny Martin: Kanye, Wifi and Testicles
March 09, 2020 00:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBDanny Martin's lyricism speaks to the restless dissatisfaction of a twenty-something man exploring the complexities of modern life. His poetry is characterised by croaky delivery, dry humour and indelible social commentary. Catch him live and you'll clock he tends to perform with a hands-behind-the-back, forward lean often associated with the Oasis frontman. All that's missing is the parka. The three poems we get to hear are '9 Grand a Year Kids', 'It Seems Influencers Living Our Dreams', and...
Mr Milise: Romance, Anxiety and Serious Youth Violence
March 01, 2020 00:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBAfter 15 years in the music industry as an MC, Mr Milise knows exactly how to command a microphone and write hard hitting lyrics. His musical know-how and high end production seamlessly intertwines itself with his poignant lyricism. The first piece he put out as a spoken word artist less than 2 years ago was entitled Knife Sentence. The video went viral - attracting the attention of BBC News and Britain's Got Talent. The piece deals with the issues surrounding serious youth violence in the UK...
Billie P-N: Neuroticism, Feminism and Fast Food
February 23, 2020 00:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBBillie PN's poetry combines eye-winking humour, engaging storytelling, punchy performance and biting social critique. Her personality and wit radiates through her work resulting in performances that are both lively and dramatic. After setting herself a New Year's resolution in 2019 to perform one poem out loud Billie has ended up featuring at numerous open mic nights across London. The three poems we get to hear from her are 'Anxious', 'Commandments of Women', and finally 'Chips'. To give her...
Tyrone Lewis: Representation, Love and Identity
February 17, 2020 00:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBTyrone Lewis has been on the scene for 14 years, and his success is a credit to both his beaming personality and his inherently insightful performances. A keen cinephile, Tyrone blends his love for film with ever-relevant social commentary - resulting in pieces that both entertain and inform. His debut poetry book entitled 'Blackish' is out now and well worth a read so head to www.tyronelewis22.com to get your hands on a copy. The 3 poems we hear from him are 'Sherlock', 'Mum Poem', and final...
Jamal Hassan: Police, Doughnuts and Murder Mystery
February 10, 2020 00:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MBJamal Hassan's bio reads "Jamal is the poetic equivalent of finding out that the drinks machine in your local McDonalds has quietly replaced its Pepsi button with spiced rum. He is confusing, frightening, delicious with ginger beer and lemon, and unhealthy in large doses". It's hard to sum him up in any other way so I thought why try? In this episode we talk about poetry in schools, how to make your performances comedic, his incredible poetry night Extra Second (@ExtraSecondLondon) and his ex...
Jamie Merrick: Drab Sex, Shit Coke and Frowning Seaside Towns
February 03, 2020 00:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBAs you can see from the title, episode 13 of the show is as unapologetically zesty as Jamie's beautifully protruding chest hair. Originally from the Isle Of Wight his performances are embellished with dreary British grit and dry-as-a-bone humour with each piece encapsulating the internal monologue of a park bench dwelling wordsmith. The three poems we get to hear from him are 'Love Carousel', 'Down the Isle' (not 'Isle of Wight' as I mistakingly name it in the intro), and finally 'Live Laugh ...
Woodzy: Bars, Emotion and Nostalgia
January 27, 2020 00:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBIt's the 12th episode of Word Spoken and we have Woodzy on the show. This 25 year old Flo Poet is a spoken word artist / rapper who's early career saw him feature on Tim Westwood TV and Channel AKA. After getting into spoken word a video of him performing a 90's and early 00's nostalgia piece went viral - generating just under 1,000,000 views on Facebook. From countless features to increasingly high profile commissions, this guy is truly one to watch. His performances are memorable, his deliv...
Kyla Wynter: Word Play, Writing and Taking Up Space
January 20, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBThis week the wonderful Kyla Wynter comes onto the show to bless us with her work. Kyla's style is punchy and empowering and her work leaves you thinking. A keen writer Kyla's writing experience extends far beyond just spoken word with journalism, page poetry and writing literature being skill sets firmly within her remit. Often composing her spoken word to lo-fi instrumentals, her musically infused performances bounce with rhythm and energy as her vibrant delivery is seamlessly woven into he...
Ella Dorman-Gajic: Drink, School & Looking Out for Your Girls
January 13, 2020 03:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBEpisode 10 sees Off The Chest Co-Founder Ella Dorman-Gajic come into the studio. A talented playwright as well as spoken word artist her work tends to explore womanhood in relation to power, sex and family. Having taken her debut spoken word show 'Did I Choose These Shoes' to both the Brighton and Edinburgh Fringe her theatrical know-how can be felt in her work. She is also able to tap into multiple facets of her personality with her writing, resulting in textured pieces, diverse in both cont...
Tanaka Fuego: Deconalisation, Bitches and Blunts
January 06, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBWe're back kicking off 2020 with a bang! Tanaka Fuego comes down to the studio for Ep #009. Tanaka's energy is truly infectious and his poetry is both delicate and cutting, illustrating both the beauty and pain of the complicated nature of the human experience. He is noticeably careful with his word choice, believing that a good poem is much like a good song in that 3min 30sec is enough time to get your point across and any longer is merely over indulgence. The result is punchy and emphatic d...
Sarah Callaghan: Depression, Empowerment and Freedom
December 16, 2019 05:00 - 52 minutes - 35.7 MBIn the last episode before Christmas, we end the year on a high with the undeniably talented Sarah Callaghan. Being both a spoken word artist and a stand up comedian Sarah brings an unrivalled stage presence and professionalism to her craft, resulting in performances that are snappy, witty and perfectly delivered. As always we get to hear 3 pieces from her: How Do You Feel?, Untitled (Never Lost) and Numbers. The last two are taken from her brand new EP entitled 'Jacobs Ladder' available now ...
Aishah: TFL Love Stories, Family Ties and New Chapters
December 09, 2019 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBEpisode 7 and we get to sit down the incredible Aishah. Her work combines her unique style of story telling with heartfelt and visceral subject matter. Not only is her poetry engaging and uniquely grin inducing, but she's also a lot of fun to sit down with and have a little natter. She describes herself as a 'walking paradox' and says she likes to dismantle the first impression people tend to have of her. Her cracking sense of humour is blended seamlessly into her work and the outcome is poet...
Fisky: Loss, Addiction and Recovery
December 02, 2019 05:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBFisky, Flo Poet and founder of Mind Over Matter, comes into the studio to perform his work for us. In this episode he gives us the full context behind his poetry and explains difficult circumstances which lead up to him starting the open mic night Mind Over Matter. Writing has had a profound impact on Fisky's life and both his passion and pain really come through in his poetry. We hear 3 pieces from him, Man Enough, Unwritten Letters & Broken Pens and Isolation & I. The last of which is on ou...
Benny Bruce: The Scene, Hurting Heroes and Mother's Pride
November 25, 2019 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBEpisode 5 sees Benny Bruce come into the studio and treat us to his powerful and refreshingly insightful poetry. We get to hear, Motherland, Broken Mirrors and Words To My Mother. His 3 pieces all deal with different themes and topics but each one is cleverly sewn together by his punchy word play and first class delivery. He also gives the most number shoutouts of anyone that's ever come onto the show so show him some love back and give him a follow at @mistabruce_ and also the podcast at @wo...
Ifto: Dark Humor, Self Care and Coconuts
November 18, 2019 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBIn this episode we sit down with Ifto. His work touches upon his relationship with identity, addiction and masculinity through realism and humour. Having recently launched his debut book entitled LOSERS, he has gone on to co-launch a brand new poetry night in Mile End called Off The Chest. Give Ifto (@yungifto) and Off The Chest (@OffThe_Chest) a follow on Instagram. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Maddie Haynes: Moons, Pigs and Katy Perry
November 11, 2019 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBIn this episode we will be chatting to Maddie Haynes. Her poetry is an striking combination of delicate delivery with punchy, unapologetic subject matter. The very first sentence you'll hear from her will pretty much some it up nicely. Follow us on Instagram @wordspokenpodcast for updates on who's coming onto the show next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aicha Therese: Late Night Thoughts, Manifestation and Mind State
November 04, 2019 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBIn this episode we sit down with the incredibly talented Aicha Therese. Her work allows you to step into her shoes and see the world from her point of view. Her poetry explores relationships, motivation, and mental health. Her content is relatable, her style unique and her delivery blissful. Give us a follow at @wordspokenpodcast on Instagram to keep up to date with all things Spoken Word! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aiz Hussain: Staying Positive, Life & Death and Mental Health
October 27, 2019 10:00 - 50 minutes - 35.1 MBWelcome to WordSpoken. The brand-new podcast looking to showcase some of the finest talent on the Spoken Word scene in the UK. Each episode is going to feature a different spoken word artist performing 3 pieces. In this episode we will be chatting to 22 year old Aiz Hussain. Having only been performing for just over a year, he is a shining example of the fact that its not how long you've been doing it, it's how well you do it. His poetry is honest, cutting and purposeful. Follow us on instagr...