Something more than Gibberish Podcast

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

Something more than Gibberish Episode 10 - Jerome E. Ellis

In this episode, Stephanie and Rainier feature Jerome E. Ellis (IG: @poetic.rome).
Jerome provides a narrative of his life's journey and shares selected poems collectively expounding on each recital instigating in-depth discussions.

Something more than Gibberish Episode 9 - Charles Hines

In this episode, Stephanie and Rainier feature Charles Hines (IG: @charleshines401).
Charles provides a narrative of his writing journey and shares selected poems collectively expounding on each recital instigating in-depth discussions.

Something more than Gibberish Episode 8 - Ragged The Poet

In this episode, Stephanie and Rainier feature Ragged The Poet (IG: @raggedthepoet).
Ragged shares selected poems collectively expounding on each recital instigating in-depth discussions.

Something more than Gibberish Episode 7 - Taneeka L. Wilder

In this episode, Stephanie and Rainier feature Taneeka L. Wilder (IG: @tbrownboogiedown).
Taneeka shares selected poems collectively expounding on each recital instigating in-depth discussions.

Something more than Gibberish Episode 6 - The Radiant Poet

In this episode, Stephanie and Rainier feature The Radiant Poet (IG: @theradiantpoet).
RAdiant shares selected poems collectively expounding on each recital instigating in-depth discussions.