Something more than Gibberish Podcast

Something more than Gibberish Episode 20 - Goodbye 2023

In this episode, Stephanie & Rainier feature available guests featured through 2023, this segment expounds on recited poetry by featured guests together with profound discussions and laughter.
Many thanks to my co-host GeminiFox, her contributions to the show are most valued. It  has been a pleasure hosting the show since inception through 2023, thank you Gemini.
We both extend our sincere thanks to our featured guests through 2023 and to the guests who attended the room to support guests, without you, the show wouldn’t be the same, your support helps to showcase our featured guests and instigate valued discussions. Heartfelt thanks to our guests who shared of themselves today, your support in celebrating SMTG in 2023 is ever valued.
Wishing everyone a safe, happy and prosperous Year in 2024.
 

Something more than Gibberish Episode 19 - OnyxH2O

In this episode, Stephanie and Rainier feature OnyxH2O, (IG: @onyxh2o). This segment expounds on selected poetry by featured guests. Many thanks to my co-host GeminiFox, her contributions to the discussions are always invaluable.
We both extend our sincere thanks to our featured guest this week, OnyxH2O, (IG: @onyxh2o).  Onyx is a well respected persona within the poetry community on IG, her kind, gentle, spiritual nature yields an empowering and encouraging brand of poetry, a pleasure to feature this quiet achiever on ‘Something more than Gibberish’.
OnyxH2O is a Texas-based writer, editor, poet, spoken word artist and entrepreneur from California with a background in business, education and community relations. She began honing her skills of storytelling through poetry at age 11, has hosted open mics in southern California, currently hosts Prayer n' Poetry Open Mic on Instagram and is a traveling poet preparing to release her first book of poetry.
If you are not already connected to Onyx, follow her activities on Instagram (@onyxh2o). Onyx’s gentle nature and heart warming brand of poetry is most uplifting.

Something more than Gibberish Episode 18 - Robert Cozzi

In this episode, Stephanie and Rainier feature Robert Cozzi, (IG: @robertcozziauthor). This segment expounds on selected poetry by featured guests. Many thanks to my co-host GeminiFox, her contributions to the discussions are always invaluable.We both extend our sincere thanks to our featured guest this week, Robert Cozzi, (IG: @robertcozziauthor). Robert is certainly amongst the most respected  and  favoured personalities within the poetry community on IG, a pleasure to feature his work on this platform.Robert Cozzi is a six time author of poetry and prose, with his most recent collection being, “kaleidoscope of colors II.” He’s recently completed the manuscript of his debut novel, “Fate Has Handed Me a Wildcard,” with his writing partner, Jairo Dealba. One very interesting fact about Robert is that he has maintained a daily journal since he was in the ninth grade, where a favoured teacher, Mr. Paul Kocum encouraged his writing. Roberts work has been featured in Silence Spark Press, Wingless Dreamer, NJ Bards Poetry Review, and Scissortail Quarterly. In addition, he is a six time medallist of the International eLit Book Awards.In early 2024,  Robert will be re-launching his popular Instagram podcast show, “In the Margins,” where he will continue to feature artists and notable people for discussion and artistic expression.If you are not already, do connect with Robert to keep abreast of his creative initiatives on social platforms. You will not be disappointed, he is most welcoming and  supportive of fellow authors.

Something more than Gibberish Episode 17 - Ramon Carty

In this episode, Stephanie and Rainier feature Ramon Carty, (IG: @ramrockspeaks). This segment expounds on selected poetry by featured guests.
Many thanks to my co-host GeminiFox, her contributions to the discussions are always invaluable. We both extend our sincere thanks to our featured guest this week, Ramon Carty, (IG: @ramrockspeaks). Ram is certainly amongst the most supportive and  favoured personalities within the poetry community, pleasure to feature his work on this platform.Ramon Carty aka "ramrockspeaks "is a Jamaican- Canadian Poet from Ajax Ontario. He was been writing from a tender age of 13 in hopes to leave behind a legacy immortalizing his penned poetry. He is the founder of 6ixPoetsSociety and focusses on event curation and inspiring people to scrape away the silence lodged in the throat and mind and put it to paper."if all I have are my words, then I armed for the worst"
If you are not already, do connect with Ram through his creative initiatives on social platforms. You will not be disappointed, he is most welcoming and  supportive of others on their writing journey. This segment expounds on selected poetry by featured guests.

Something more than Gibberish Episode 16 - Arsenio M. Sorrell

In this episode, Stephanie and Rainier feature Arsenio M. Sorrell. (IG: deepthought_thelyricist). This segment expounds on selected poetry by featured guests.
Many thanks to my co-host GeminiFox, her contributions to the discussions are always invaluable. We both extend our sincere thanks to our featured guest this week who  is none other than Arsenio M. Sorrell. (IG: deepthought_thelyricist). Arsenio certainly needs no introduction within the IG poetry community.
Known on his social media as Deep Thought The Lyricist, Arsenio has a popular following for his work. He considers himself a ‘lyrical connoisseur’ which is probably the reason his writing is so strong. He is the 2 time Floetry Poetry Sensual Slam Champion, the Purple Poetry Slam Finalist, an Improv Poetry 24 Hour Prompt Slam Finalist, and a member of the Deadly Pens poetry collective. Arsenio has also been featured on platforms virtually and performs for in-person events in several states across the U.S.
Do connect with Arsenio on the Poetry Club  IG Lives or any of his other activities on social platforms. You will not be disappointed, he is most supportive in helping authors on their writing journey.

Something more than Gibberish Episode 15 - Angela Psalm

In this episode, Stephanie and Rainier feature Angela Psalm (IG: @angela_psalm). This segment expounds on selected poetry by featured guests.
Many thanks to my co-host GeminiFox, her contributions to the discussions are always invaluable. We both extend our sincere thanks to our featured guest this week, the ever present Angela Psalm.
Angela Psalm (IG: @angela_psalm) is a Melbourne, Australia, based poetess who started writing at the tender age of 10 years old in her journals to make sense of her emotions and social landscape. While traversing through her love of sci-fi fantasy adventure books, particularly books on Arthurian Legend, Jane Austen collections, she found her love of sonnets in Shakespeare and the incredible Bronte Sisters in her mournful sadness.
While still very much in love with writing she gave up after she was told that she would never succeed by a mentor at the age of 20; while crushed she stopped writing. During that period away from writing she continued to consume books losing herself in their stories and journeys while she went into a career in Holistic energy work and remedial massage as well as business.
During the covid lockdown she found herself back into journal writing trying to find herself but instead of losing herself in the darkness, she used it as a tool to find herself again in writing on Instagram in August 2020. On the platform of belonging / sympatico, Angela found lifelong friends and all-encompassing love of poetry, reading the works of other poets. While Angela’s writing style can be dark and / or sensual, it’s only in search of light.
Do take any opportunity to connect with Angela on Instagram on the many channels she is a key part of, you will not be disappointed.

Something more than Gibberish Episode 14 - Philip J. Curtis & John Chance Acevedo

In this episode, Stephanie and Rainier feature Philip J. Curtis and John Chance Acevedo. This segment expounds on selected poetry by featured guests.
Both Gemini and I extend our sincere thanks to our featured guests this week, the dynamic team of Philip J. Curtis and John Chance Acevedo.
Philip J. Curtis is an author, spoken word artist, host, workshop facilitator, and mentor. Philip is a native of Brooklyn, New York with roots in Jamaica, West Indies. Arriving on the Colorado Springs poetry scene in 2006, Philip brought along a brand of New York City straightforwardness and swag along with the sensual sun of Jamaica West Indies. Mr. Curtis is the Founder of Poetry 719. Phil, aka Midnight recently published his first book titled, “What’s It All For?” which covers over forty years of writing and performing. You can follow Mr. Philip J. Curtis on IG: @midnightpoet00
John Chance Acevedo is an educator poet, mentor, father who has been published in several Anthologies . Joining us from Homestead, Florida where John works with young adults living with autism. John Chance has been featured across the country at many colleges and universities; Drexel, Michigan State, Colombia University, Princeton and Yale just to name a few. John Chance has hosted and curated poetry events for over 2 decades using humour to help the audience to swallow the harsh realities of life. John facilitates a 9-week mentorship program which unfortunately led to a 3-year project to help a geriatric poet from Colorado Springs by the name of Miidnight. You can follow John Chance Acevedo on IG: evajayssweets
Do take any opportunity to witness these gents perform at live venues and follow their activities on social media.

Something more than Gibberish Episode 13 - Alexander Rivera

In this episode, Stephanie and Rainier feature Alexander Rivera aka -(@ariverastone). This segment expounds on selected poetry by featured guests.
We both extend our special thanks to our featured guest this week, the one and only Alexander Rivera aka -(@ariverastone)
Alexander Rivera is a writer based in Tampa, FL. He graduated in 2020 from the University of South Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing. Alexander been published in a nonfiction anthology where he has written essays concerning the struggles that BIPOC individuals face on a day-to-day basis. In addition to essays, Alexander has written and published flash fiction and currently writes poetry related to love, loss, grief, and nature. Alexander started his MFA in Creative Writing at the University of South Florida this past August, where he aims to hone and refine his poetry and use his work to continue to connect with others.
Do check out Alexander’s creative work and show your support by keeping abreast of his activities in the creative space.

Something more than Gibberish Episode 12 - Onyx To God

In this episode, Stephanie and Rainier feature Onyx To God (IG: @onyxtogod).
We discuss Onyx's journey into creative writing and live performances. Onyx shares selected poems collectively expounding on each recital instigating in-depth discussions.

Something more than Gibberish Episode 11 - Impromptu Guests

In this episode, we called up selected guests from the room to hear their poetry and share in discussions and laughter. Unfortunately our scheduled feature guest was unable to attend due to ill health so we held an impromptu episode calling up random guests from the room to share their poetry.
Many thanks to my co-host GeminiFox and the guests who joined the live to recite their poetry and enjoy some fun and laughter.
Instagram Handles of guests - @midnightpoet00 @onyxh2o @corey_riotz @ deepthought_thelyricist