RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_a494263e-7ec7-4a6a-9c75-8b83ec8415c1 -- Rendered At Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:41:14 +0000 KZOO POETRY SLAM-CAST https://redcircle.com/shows/kzoo-poetry-slam-cast en-US All rights reserved. Kalamazoo Poetry Slam Archive Tracey Smith The Kalamazoo Poetry Slam was founded in 1998. Our goal was to bring a community together, to promote and celebrate the art of poetry through performance. Our primary venue was Kraftbrau Brewery where we thrived for eight years. Each show consisted of an open-mic, a slam competition (where poets perform original works and volunteer judges from the audience score them on a scale from 1-10), and a feature artist. Feature artists were sometimes local poets or musicians, but more often than not poets on tour from other cities around the U.S. For nine years Kalamazoo sent a team of poets to the National Poetry Slam. We also helped to found a Midwest Poetry Slam League, and one of our former team members, Dawn Saylor, appeared twice on HBO’s Def Poetry Jam. After more than twenty years, over 150 hours of recordings from our archive are being presented in podcast form. a494263e-7ec7-4a6a-9c75-8b83ec8415c1 The Kalamazoo Poetry Slam was founded in 1998. Our goal was to bring a community together, to promote and celebrate the art of poetry through performance. Our primary venue was Kraftbrau Brewery where we thrived for eight years. Each show consisted of an open-mic, a slam competition (where poets perform original works and volunteer judges from the audience score them on a scale from 1-10), and a feature artist. Feature artists were sometimes local poets or musicians, but more often than not, poets on tour from other cities around the U.S.  For nine years Kalamazoo sent a team of poets to the National Poetry Slam. We also helped to found a Midwest Poetry Slam League, and one of our former team members, Dawn Saylor, appeared twice on HBO’s Def Poetry Jam. After more than twenty years, over 150 hours of recordings from our archive are being presented in podcast form. 

]]> episodic no Tracey Smith kzooslam@hotmail.com yes full 172. DERYK “DIRTY” SOULE 172. DERYK “DIRTY” SOULE 172 Tracey Smith We end things back where we started. Deryk Soule opened Dirty’s Outhouse Poets’ Café in the mid 1990’s, a place for burnout boomers, angsty gen-Xers, assorted misfits and wanderers to gather, over caffeinate and express themselves. Without it, there never would have been a Kzoo Poetry Slam.

]]> <p>We end things back where we started. Deryk Soule opened Dirty’s Outhouse Poets’ Café in the mid 1990’s, a place for burnout boomers, angsty gen-Xers, assorted misfits and wanderers to gather, over caffeinate and express themselves. Without it, there never would have been a Kzoo Poetry Slam.</p> 2fb90bb8-3474-457e-bf08-b23747175bb8 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:54:13 +0000 3738 yes full 171. MARIA McCRAY 171. MARIA McCRAY 171 Tracey Smith A former U.S. Marine, teacher, mentor, member of eight consecutive Chicago slam teams, honorary godmother to a generation of slam poets and one of the most incredible women to ever grace the Kzoo slam stage; there was no one more beloved and respected than Mama Maria McCray.

]]> <p>A former U.S. Marine, teacher, mentor, member of eight consecutive Chicago slam teams, honorary godmother to a generation of slam poets and one of the most incredible women to ever grace the Kzoo slam stage; there was no one more beloved and respected than Mama Maria McCray.</p> 75aa3f64-2883-4edb-99f0-b64ec7b02900 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:23:05 +0000 2108 yes full 170. SCOTT WOODS 170. SCOTT WOODS 170 Tracey Smith Of all the people I’ve met during my poetry slam years, there is no one I respect and admire more than Scott Woods. This week’s episode is all Scott Woods. . . You’re welcome.

]]> <p>Of all the people I’ve met during my poetry slam years, there is no one I respect and admire more than Scott Woods. This week’s episode is all Scott Woods. . . You’re welcome.</p> c5db3a17-e3dc-49de-9804-d4c3b4bde70c https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:39:30 +0000 1457 yes full 169. CASSIE POE 169. CASSIE POE 169 Tracey Smith This week’s feature on the Kzoo Poetry Slam-cast is the superbly talented Cassie Poe from Detroit.  This is what I like to call a “dessert-first” episode, one of those rare occasions when our feature had to be back on the road for reasons that I can’t remember because it was twenty damn years ago and probably wasn’t any of my business anyway. So you’ll be hearing Cassie’s feature set first followed by the slam.

]]> <p>This week’s feature on the Kzoo Poetry Slam-cast is the superbly talented Cassie Poe from Detroit.  This is what I like to call a “dessert-first” episode, one of those rare occasions when our feature had to be back on the road for reasons that I can’t remember because it was twenty damn years ago and probably wasn’t any of my business anyway. So you’ll be hearing Cassie’s feature set first followed by the slam.</p> b4405b76-e736-473d-a4e4-93641e6dbc81 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:29:37 +0000 2410 yes full 168. SONYA RENEE 168. SONYA RENEE 168 Tracey Smith Except for my slam spiel at the beginning, this week’s episode is all feature and no filler. . . Sonya Renee ( https://www.sonyareneetaylor.com/ ) winner of the 2004 National Individual Poetry Slam, 2005 DC/Baltimore Grand Slam, and 2006 Four Continents International Slam.

]]> <p>Except for my slam spiel at the beginning, this week’s episode is all feature and no filler. . . Sonya Renee ( <a href="https://www.sonyareneetaylor.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.sonyareneetaylor.com/</a> ) winner of the 2004 National Individual Poetry Slam, 2005 DC/Baltimore Grand Slam, and 2006 Four Continents International Slam.</p> 38391e27-b5e7-432b-8342-0176a9f6a6c7 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:21:48 +0000 1938 yes full 167. BLAIR (with DALE WILLSON) 167. BLAIR (with DALE WILLSON) 167 Tracey Smith David Blair (1967-2011) Musician, singer, songwriter, poet, friend. . . Put simply, Blair was one of the best of us, as an artist and as a human.

]]> <p>David Blair (1967-2011) Musician, singer, songwriter, poet, friend. . . Put simply, Blair was one of the best of us, as an artist and as a human.</p> 99360c2a-1f32-4960-95d5-d73ec0378022 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:54:35 +0000 3210 yes full 166. KZOO SLAM TEAM 2006 166. KZOO SLAM TEAM 2006 166 Tracey Smith The 2006 Kzoo Poetry Slam Team, Kirk Latimer, Gabriel Giron, Sarah Lawrence, Leigh Fryling and Drachen Birch, take over the show before their journey to the National Poetry Slam in Austin Texas.

]]> <p>The 2006 Kzoo Poetry Slam Team, Kirk Latimer, Gabriel Giron, Sarah Lawrence, Leigh Fryling and Drachen Birch, take over the show before their journey to the National Poetry Slam in Austin Texas.</p> 6e1da954-8730-4ed6-bd0c-b3da61660e48 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:22:04 +0000 3068 yes full 165. SHERI STREETER 165. SHERI STREETER 165 Tracey Smith It’s time for another musical interlude. In this NO-POETRY EPISODE of the Kzoo Poetry Slam-Cast, singer songwriter Sheri Streeter plays a set of acoustic originals. . . I’m also happy to report that Sheri is still out there making music in Louisville Kentucky. You can find Sheri Streeter online in the usual places: iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, YouTube, etc.

]]> <p>It’s time for another musical interlude. In this NO-POETRY EPISODE of the Kzoo Poetry Slam-Cast, singer songwriter Sheri Streeter plays a set of acoustic originals. . . I’m also happy to report that Sheri is still out there making music in Louisville Kentucky. You can find Sheri Streeter online in the usual places: iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, YouTube, etc.</p> eb868002-d4c8-4b4f-ad4d-10c564f3e146 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:18:40 +0000 3100 yes full 164. ALEX CHARALAMBIDES AND CHARLIE & PHILIP 164. ALEX CHARALAMBIDES AND CHARLIE & PHILIP 164 Tracey Smith In this week’s episode you’ll hear feature poet Alex Charalambides, a team up from Kzoo Slam Team veteran Philip Miller and our One-Man De Facto House Band, Charlie Burgess. . . plus one busted cherry.

]]> <p>In this week’s episode you’ll hear feature poet Alex Charalambides, a team up from Kzoo Slam Team veteran Philip Miller and our One-Man De Facto House Band, Charlie Burgess. . . plus one busted cherry.</p> b79d6260-0e4e-4cb7-9f4a-9d1ddf887f73 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:12:33 +0000 2909 yes full 163. DAWN SAYLOR’S LAST KZOO SHOW (pt.4 of 4) 163. DAWN SAYLOR’S LAST KZOO SHOW (pt.4 of 4) 163 Tracey Smith Finishing up part four with the second half of the slam, featuring a few familiar voices, a few new ones, and of course a short farewell feature from Dawn Saylor.

]]> <p>Finishing up part four with the second half of the slam, featuring a few familiar voices, a few new ones, and of course a short farewell feature from Dawn Saylor.</p> cc4f309e-4d6b-4ee7-96e4-60d09b9c2cbb https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:31:44 +0000 1672 yes full 162. DAWN SAYLOR’S LAST KZOO SHOW (pt.3 of 4) 162. DAWN SAYLOR’S LAST KZOO SHOW (pt.3 of 4) 162 Tracey Smith Part three is the first half of the slam. You’ll hear: Dawn, Jackie, Drach, Jordan, Leagh, and Dan.

]]> <p>Part three is the first half of the slam. You’ll hear: Dawn, Jackie, Drach, Jordan, Leagh, and Dan.</p> 79e9bacf-931c-43c7-bbb9-c5e2c23abd2b https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:05:25 +0000 1858 yes full 161. DAWN SAYLOR’S LAST KZOO SHOW (pt.2of4) 161. DAWN SAYLOR’S LAST KZOO SHOW (pt.2of4) 161 Tracey Smith Part two is the open-mic portion of the show. Dawn hosts, poet’s include Drachen Birch, Sarah Lawrence, Steve Ashby, Suzan Aiken, and a song and a half from Charlie Burgess before we ran out of recording space on the CD.

]]> <p>Part two is the open-mic portion of the show. Dawn hosts, poet’s include Drachen Birch, Sarah Lawrence, Steve Ashby, Suzan Aiken, and a song and a half from Charlie Burgess before we ran out of recording space on the CD.</p> d797c422-a76c-4730-8ce8-a67cdaff6b0e https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:36:50 +0000 2557 yes full 160. DAWN SAYLOR’S LAST KZOO SHOW (pt.1 of 4) 160. DAWN SAYLOR’S LAST KZOO SHOW (pt.1 of 4) 160 Tracey Smith This show, recorded in August of 2005, marks the last time Dawn Saylor featured at the Kzoo Poetry Slam. Part one begin with two head-to-head bouts: Dan Stevens vs. Dan Carroll and Leigh Fryling vs. Drachen Birch.

]]> <p>This show, recorded in August of 2005, marks the last time Dawn Saylor featured at the Kzoo Poetry Slam. Part one begin with two head-to-head bouts: Dan Stevens vs. Dan Carroll and Leigh Fryling vs. Drachen Birch.</p> 158fea94-6d9e-40b7-8597-717f0bd3ad55 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:46:57 +0000 2412 yes full 159. TRACEY’S B-DAY BASH pt.2 159. TRACEY’S B-DAY BASH pt.2 159 Tracey Smith The second half of my 35th birthday feature. Actually, you won’t hear any poetry from me in this half because we ran out of recording space on the disk and I can’t remember what poem I closed the show with, but you will hear a few new voices, plus: Charlie Burgess, Rose Swartz, Diana Densmore, Dan Stevens and Steve Ashby.

]]> <p>The second half of my 35<sup>th</sup> birthday feature. Actually, you won’t hear any poetry from me in this half because we ran out of recording space on the disk and I can’t remember what poem I closed the show with, but you will hear a few new voices, plus: Charlie Burgess, Rose Swartz, Diana Densmore, Dan Stevens and Steve Ashby.</p> d628e669-8e66-456f-b8d8-ff7c5543abd1 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:27:44 +0000 2315 yes full 158. TRACEY’S B-DAY BASH pt.1 158. TRACEY’S B-DAY BASH pt.1 158 Tracey Smith Perhaps the most self-indulgent thing I did during my slam tenure (and there were a few) was featuring at my own show on my 35th birthday. In that tradition, I’m going to post this episode slightly out of order. “It was twenty years ago today . . .”

]]> <p>Perhaps the most self-indulgent thing I did during my slam tenure (and there were a few) was featuring at my own show on my 35<sup>th</sup> birthday. In that tradition, I’m going to post this episode slightly out of order. “It was twenty years ago today . . .”</p> 883ca801-ad55-41cd-b191-409d482eb041 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:11:17 +0000 2595 yes full 157. GREG BLISS pt2 157. GREG BLISS pt2 157 Tracey Smith We begin part two mid-slam, followed by Greg’s feature. . . I was MC’ing the slam off stage and off mic, so I increased the volume of some of the score keeping and introductions, but some were too faint and had to be cut.

]]> <p>We begin part two mid-slam, followed by Greg’s feature. . . I was MC’ing the slam off stage and off mic, so I increased the volume of some of the score keeping and introductions, but some were too faint and had to be cut.</p> 85a962df-0ca4-4163-a89a-69614d7b8a85 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:47:23 +0000 2369 yes full 156. GREG BLISS pt.1 156. GREG BLISS pt.1 156 Tracey Smith When the feature that you generated press for cancels at the last minute, you call on the one guy who can bring the noise and the funk . . . and the meat-helmet. . . Greg Bliss. You’ll also get a smattering of open-mic and a little bit of slam.

]]> <p>When the feature that you generated press for cancels at the last minute, you call on the one guy who can bring the noise and the funk . . . and the meat-helmet. . . Greg Bliss. You’ll also get a smattering of open-mic and a little bit of slam.</p> 6796f2d4-921d-4faa-b167-754b0e9c9260 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:34:36 +0000 2136 yes full 155. CHICAGO POET MARY FONS 155. CHICAGO POET MARY FONS 155 Tracey Smith In this episode, just a taste of open-mic and an amazing feature poet from Chicago, Mary Fons.

]]> <p>In this episode, just a taste of open-mic and an amazing feature poet from Chicago, Mary Fons.</p> fce8e511-3ad7-4e9d-87c9-2c09d8935781 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:40:18 +0000 2867 yes full 154. TEAM 2005’s 5th TUESDAY OPEN-MIC pt.2 154. TEAM 2005’s 5th TUESDAY OPEN-MIC pt.2 154 Tracey Smith The conclusion of the 5th Tuesday Fundraiser for the 2005 Kzoo Poetry Slam Team, who competed in that year’s National Poetry Slam in Albuquerque New Mexico. 

]]> <p>The conclusion of the 5<sup>th</sup> Tuesday Fundraiser for the 2005 Kzoo Poetry Slam Team, who competed in that year’s National Poetry Slam in Albuquerque New Mexico. </p> e5ba5e8d-1dee-4d3e-9114-ecff827610db https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:20:03 +0000 2502 yes full 153. TEAM 2005’s 5th TUESDAY OPEN-MIC pt.1 153. TEAM 2005’s 5th TUESDAY OPEN-MIC pt.1 153 Tracey Smith July 2005 had five Tuesdays, so we did an extra show to raise a little scratch for our team preparing to compete at the National Poetry Slam in Albuquerque New Mexico. . . Also, we got an impromptu mini-feature from Johnathan Brown, member of the Greenville South Carolina’s 2003 Slam Team.

]]> <p>July 2005 had five Tuesdays, so we did an extra show to raise a little scratch for our team preparing to compete at the National Poetry Slam in Albuquerque New Mexico. . . Also, we got an impromptu mini-feature from Johnathan Brown, member of the Greenville South Carolina’s 2003 Slam Team.</p> 7db5b925-9073-4fa4-8eb7-de3ce8713a9d https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:23:13 +0000 2463 yes full 152. LITTLE BIT OF SLAM PLUS MATTHEW OLZMANN pt.2 152. LITTLE BIT OF SLAM PLUS MATTHEW OLZMANN pt.2 152 Tracey Smith Just like the title says.  I didn’t record the entire slam so there’d be room on the disc for our amazing feature poet, Matthew Olzmann.

]]> <p>Just like the title says.  I didn’t record the entire slam so there’d be room on the disc for our amazing feature poet, Matthew Olzmann.</p> f201214d-d14b-44f1-8cc1-eb59492ee8cb https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 04:11:09 +0000 2512 yes full 151. SUMMER SMACKDOWN PLUS MATTHEW OLZMANN pt.1 151. SUMMER SMACKDOWN PLUS MATTHEW OLZMANN pt.1 151 Tracey Smith We start off this show with a one-on-one poetry duel between Karrie Waarala and Todd Bannon, followed by a couple poems from feature poet, Mattew Olzmann. . . and a lot of exposition from me.

]]> <p>We start off this show with a one-on-one poetry duel between Karrie Waarala and Todd Bannon, followed by a couple poems from feature poet, Mattew Olzmann. . . and a lot of exposition from me.</p> 3b5bdf4a-a5af-4e4d-9e2b-21af3b8b5799 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 04:31:54 +0000 1749 yes full 150. M.P.S.L. MILWAUKEE vs KALAMAZOO pt.2 150. M.P.S.L. MILWAUKEE vs KALAMAZOO pt.2 150 Tracey Smith Midwest Poetry Slam League bout between Milwaukee and Kalamazoo.

]]> <p>Midwest Poetry Slam League bout between Milwaukee and Kalamazoo.</p> 77124ea7-0c17-47d5-888f-67587bec349d https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:09:52 +0000 2003 yes full 149. M.P.S.L. MILWAUKEE vs KALAMAZOO pt.1 149. M.P.S.L. MILWAUKEE vs KALAMAZOO pt.1 149 Tracey Smith Midwest Poetry Slam League bout between Milwaukee and Kalamazoo. 

]]> <p>Midwest Poetry Slam League bout between Milwaukee and Kalamazoo. </p> aaaf56ba-c899-46ad-8771-a2020719aec9 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 04:21:47 +0000 2185 yes full 148. KZOO POETRY SLAM FINALS w/ DAWN SAYLOR pt.2 148. KZOO POETRY SLAM FINALS w/ DAWN SAYLOR pt.2 148 Tracey Smith In April of 2005, Dawn Saylor hosted the last Kzoo Poetry Slam Finals held at Kraftbrau Brewery.

]]> <p>In April of 2005, Dawn Saylor hosted the last Kzoo Poetry Slam Finals held at Kraftbrau Brewery.</p> 9cfd1314-dd93-4148-b12d-3160c73a3d63 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 04:31:36 +0000 2685 yes full 147. KZOO POETRY SLAM FINALS w/ DAWN SAYLOR pt.1 147. KZOO POETRY SLAM FINALS w/ DAWN SAYLOR pt.1 147 Tracey Smith The prodigal daughter of the Kzoo Slam returns to host the 2005 finals.

]]> <p>The prodigal daughter of the Kzoo Slam returns to host the 2005 finals.</p> a89eb076-dcb7-41b6-b902-da39af84b180 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 04:18:25 +0000 2125 yes full 146. 2005 SEMI-FINALS ROUND 3 pt.2 146. 2005 SEMI-FINALS ROUND 3 pt.2 146 Tracey Smith Ann Arbor slam guru Larry Frances guest hosts the 3rd round of the 2005 Kzoo Poetry Slam Semi-Finals.

]]> <p>Ann Arbor slam guru Larry Frances guest hosts the 3<sup>rd</sup> round of the 2005 Kzoo Poetry Slam Semi-Finals.</p> 59b327e1-e438-4b19-b28e-f631b56178e8 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 04:33:10 +0000 2343 yes full 145. 2005 SEMI-FINALS ROUND 3 pt.1 145. 2005 SEMI-FINALS ROUND 3 pt.1 145 Tracey Smith Ann Arbor slam guru Larry Frances guest hosts the 3rd round of the 2005 Kzoo Poetry Slam Semi-Finals.

]]> <p>Ann Arbor slam guru Larry Frances guest hosts the 3<sup>rd</sup> round of the 2005 Kzoo Poetry Slam Semi-Finals.</p> 81fbff2e-99da-4465-b6ce-875a97f78d2a https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 04:13:21 +0000 1900 yes full 144. 2005 SEMI-FINALS ROUND 2 pt.2 144. 2005 SEMI-FINALS ROUND 2 pt.2 144 Tracey Smith Elizabeth and Christopher Bullmer guest host round two of the 2005 Kzoo Poetry Slam Semi-Finals.

]]> <p>Elizabeth and Christopher Bullmer guest host round two of the 2005 Kzoo Poetry Slam Semi-Finals.</p> 5cd32d15-3547-4848-ba07-1dfec2301e3d https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 04:38:44 +0000 2360 yes full 143. 2005 SEMI-FINALS ROUND 2 pt.1 143. 2005 SEMI-FINALS ROUND 2 pt.1 143 Tracey Smith Christopher and Elizabeth Bullmer guest host round two of the 2005 Kzoo Poetry Slam Semi-Finals.

]]> <p>Christopher and Elizabeth Bullmer guest host round two of the 2005 Kzoo Poetry Slam Semi-Finals.</p> e9f88f37-b391-4844-954d-e7e1d374c082 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 04:54:13 +0000 2146 yes full 142. ROUND 1 OF 2005 SEMI-FINALS WITH GUEST HOSTS LUCY ANDERTON & NICK FOX (pt.2) 142. ROUND 1 OF 2005 SEMI-FINALS WITH GUEST HOSTS LUCY ANDERTON & NICK FOX (pt.2) 142 Tracey Smith Part two of the first round semi-finals to choose the 2005 Kzoo Slam Team, with guest hosts Nick Fox and Lucy Anderton.

]]> <p>Part two of the first round semi-finals to choose the 2005 Kzoo Slam Team, with guest hosts Nick Fox and Lucy Anderton.</p> e09b740c-5160-41d1-9d8b-9226f86fa2e0 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 04:10:28 +0000 1840 yes full 141. 2005 ROUND 1 SEMI-FINALS WITH LUCY ANDERTON & NICK FOX (pt.1) 141. 2005 ROUND 1 SEMI-FINALS WITH LUCY ANDERTON & NICK FOX (pt.1) 141 Tracey Smith It’s part one of round one of the semi-finals to pick the 2005 Kalamazoo Slam Team, with special guest hosts, Lucy Anderton and Nick (the voice of god) Fox.

]]> <p><span>It’s part one of round one of the semi-finals to pick the 2005 Kalamazoo Slam Team, with special guest hosts, Lucy Anderton and Nick (the voice of god) Fox.</span></p> 68df6181-647a-4b21-bb7d-5ce78d842541 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 04:12:37 +0000 2050 yes full 140. LAURA MORAN 140. LAURA MORAN 140 Tracey Smith This episode opens with a poem from Kzoo’s own Karrie Waarala, followed by a feature set from one of the best poets to ever play the game, grand slam champion of both Providence and Seattle, Laura Moran.

]]> <p>This episode opens with a poem from Kzoo’s own Karrie Waarala, followed by a feature set from one of the best poets to ever play the game, grand slam champion of both Providence and Seattle, Laura Moran.</p> 8dbe0a79-7a6b-4f01-920c-86dd7c11b635 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 04:40:00 +0000 1816 yes full 139. MIKE SWINKEY 139. MIKE SWINKEY 139 Tracey Smith A feature set from Mike Swinkey, the top scoring poet in 2004’s Kzoo Slam Finals.

]]> <p>A feature set from Mike Swinkey, the top scoring poet in 2004’s Kzoo Slam Finals.</p> 52bdb396-74ca-49ae-95ec-22323d8d4c2b https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 04:25:13 +0000 1682 yes full 138. OPEN-MIC 138. OPEN-MIC 138 Tracey Smith I’m pretty sure this was recorded in January of 2005. The open-mic features Charlie Burgess, Dave Amaluxen, Jakie Sekola and Dan Carol.

]]> <p>I’m pretty sure this was recorded in January of 2005. The open-mic features Charlie Burgess, Dave Amaluxen, Jakie Sekola and Dan Carol.</p> 6f204993-3dba-4701-9a6e-d9c8da5cefdb https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 05:43:20 +0000 1509 yes full 137. M.P.S.L. KZOO VS CHICAGO (pt.2) 137. M.P.S.L. KZOO VS CHICAGO (pt.2) 137 Tracey Smith The second half of the Midwest Poetry Slam League bout between Kalamazoo and Chicago.

]]> <p>The second half of the Midwest Poetry Slam League bout between Kalamazoo and Chicago.</p> 4cca57d7-4d5d-445f-af2c-4dfbd3f483a7 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 04:14:40 +0000 1490 yes full 136. M.P.S.L. KZOO VS CHICAGO (pt.1) 136. M.P.S.L. KZOO VS CHICAGO (pt.1) 136 Tracey Smith Midwest Poetry Slam League bout between Kalamazoo and Chicago.

]]> <p>Midwest Poetry Slam League bout between Kalamazoo and Chicago.</p> cfc7c5d2-02f3-4eeb-92b5-c6c6d66c1507 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 05:09:56 +0000 1596 yes full 135. DAWN SAYLOR HOSTS, WICKER PARK FEATURES (pt.3 of 3) 135. DAWN SAYLOR HOSTS, WICKER PARK FEATURES (pt.3 of 3) 135 Tracey Smith Dawn Saylor is back in town to guest host, and the slam team from Chicago’s Wicker Park features.

]]> <p>Dawn Saylor is back in town to guest host, and the slam team from Chicago’s Wicker Park features.</p> 747d4b83-fbb2-4554-9464-b676fdf3f16f https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 05:13:21 +0000 2692 yes full 134. DAWN SAYLOR HOSTS, WICKER PARK FEATURES (pt.2 of 3) 134. DAWN SAYLOR HOSTS, WICKER PARK FEATURES (pt.2 of 3) 134 Tracey Smith Recorded in August of 2004 shortly after the National Poetry Slam in St. Louis. Dawn Saylor is back in town to guest host, and the slam team from Chicago’s Wicker Park features. . . with apologies for the background hum, I filtered it out as best I could. This episode is mostly the open-mic portion of the show, and features a rare visit from an old friend, Marc Hassett (a.k.a. Bear) from our Dirty’s Outhouse Poets’ Café days.

]]> <p>Recorded in August of 2004 shortly after the National Poetry Slam in St. Louis. Dawn Saylor is back in town to guest host, and the slam team from Chicago’s Wicker Park features. . . with apologies for the background hum, I filtered it out as best I could. This episode is mostly the open-mic portion of the show, and features a rare visit from an old friend, <strong>Marc Hassett (a.k.a. Bear) </strong>from our Dirty’s Outhouse Poets’ Café days.</p> 0c6ff17c-6918-4eb1-8c88-71b80360d0b7 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 04:50:00 +0000 2811 yes full 133. DAWN SAYLOR HOSTS, WICKER PARK FEATURES (pt.1 of 3) 133. DAWN SAYLOR HOSTS, WICKER PARK FEATURES (pt.1 of 3) 133 Tracey Smith Recorded in August of 2004 shortly after the National Poetry Slam in St. Louis. Dawn Saylor is back in town to guest host, and the slam team from Chicago’s Wicker Park features. . . with apologies for the background hum, I filtered it out as best I could. 

]]> <p>Recorded in August of 2004 shortly after the National Poetry Slam in St. Louis. Dawn Saylor is back in town to guest host, and the slam team from Chicago’s Wicker Park features. . . with apologies for the background hum, I filtered it out as best I could. </p> 7314f396-819d-4e51-bda9-d9c2c37563d7 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 04:22:00 +0000 2814 yes full 132. KZOO POETRY SLAM TEAM 2004 pt.2 132. KZOO POETRY SLAM TEAM 2004 pt.2 132 Tracey Smith So, I forgot to label last week’s episode as part one, nevertheless, here’s the conclusion of Mike, Sarah, Greg and Jackie, hosting the final show before heading off to compete at the National Poetry Slam. 

]]> <p>So, I forgot to label last week’s episode as part one, nevertheless, here’s the conclusion of Mike, Sarah, Greg and Jackie, hosting the final show before heading off to compete at the National Poetry Slam. </p> 08715959-9338-4f13-a57e-415280d263c6 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:34:08 +0000 2727 yes full 131. KZOO POETRY SLAM TEAM 2004 131. KZOO POETRY SLAM TEAM 2004 131 Tracey Smith Jackie, Greg, Sarah and Mike take over the show. It was tradition at the Kzoo Poetry Slam for each year’s team to host the final show before heading off to compete at the National Poetry Slam.

]]> <p>Jackie, Greg, Sarah and Mike take over the show. It was tradition at the Kzoo Poetry Slam for each year’s team to host the final show before heading off to compete at the National Poetry Slam.</p> 1f8a0dda-8f54-4e65-a38b-6f76775f3f0c https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 03 Jun 2025 04:19:17 +0000 2221 yes full 130. FEATURE POET: MARC BEAUDIN 130. FEATURE POET: MARC BEAUDIN 130 Tracey Smith Poet/activist Marc Beaudin stops by the Kzoo Poetry Slam.

]]> <p>Poet/activist Marc Beaudin stops by the Kzoo Poetry Slam.</p> 73987898-0bfc-4733-b6dd-a11e9a3fdb44 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 27 May 2025 05:43:27 +0000 3105 yes full 129. MUSICAL EPISODE: LOVE LIGHT EXCHANGE 129. MUSICAL EPISODE: LOVE LIGHT EXCHANGE 126 Tracey Smith Local Kzoo musicians Dave Amuluxen and Dale Johnson aka. The LoveLight eXchange, take the stage for another 100% musical episode. 

]]> <p>Local Kzoo musicians Dave Amuluxen and Dale Johnson aka. The LoveLight eXchange, take the stage for another 100% musical episode. </p> 0384bce1-5c11-44d9-abea-1c97b9683bcc https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 13 May 2025 06:11:29 +0000 2719 yes full 128. MUSICAL EPISODE- CHARLIE BURGESS 128. MUSICAL EPISODE- CHARLIE BURGESS 128 Tracey Smith Recorded two weeks after the 2004 Kzoo Slam Finals, this episode features 100% Charlie Burgess music.  

]]> <p>Recorded two weeks after the 2004 Kzoo Slam Finals, this episode features 100% Charlie Burgess music.  </p> 0329742d-6d27-4446-899b-295f323e253a https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 06 May 2025 05:19:31 +0000 1959 yes full 127. 2004 KZOO POETRY SLAM FINALS pt.2 127. 2004 KZOO POETRY SLAM FINALS pt.2 125 Tracey Smith This is the second round of the 2004 Kzoo Poetry Slam finals that picked the team that went to the infamous National Poetry Slam in St. Louis. 

]]> <p>This is the second round of the 2004 Kzoo Poetry Slam finals that picked the team that went to the infamous National Poetry Slam in St. Louis. </p> 060cb6ea-ea32-4bb7-99d5-44fd0b2817e1 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 29 Apr 2025 05:05:03 +0000 2288 yes full 126. 2004 KZOO POETRY SLAM FINALS pt.1 126. 2004 KZOO POETRY SLAM FINALS pt.1 126 Tracey Smith This is the first round of the 2004 Kzoo Poetry Slam finals that picked the team that went to the infamous National Poetry Slam in St. Louis.

]]> <p>This is the first round of the 2004 Kzoo Poetry Slam finals that picked the team that went to the infamous National Poetry Slam in St. Louis.</p> a71f8687-f291-43fc-ba2c-cd5ed41f5b55 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 04:43:00 +0000 2448 yes full 125. ‘04 SEMI-FINALS w/ CHRISTOPHER BULLMER pt.2 125. ‘04 SEMI-FINALS w/ CHRISTOPHER BULLMER pt.2 125 Tracey Smith OG slam host and two-time member of the Kzoo Slam Team returns to host round two of the 2004 Semi-finals.  

]]> <p>OG slam host and two-time member of the Kzoo Slam Team returns to host round two of the 2004 Semi-finals.  </p> c3129e3e-3ef1-45fd-970d-c1c159683f9a https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 04:16:04 +0000 2323 yes full 124. ’04 SEMI-FINALS w/ CHRISTOPHER BULLMER pt.1 124. ’04 SEMI-FINALS w/ CHRISTOPHER BULLMER pt.1 124 Tracey Smith OG slam host and two time member of the Kzoo Slam Team, Christopher Bullmer returns to host round two of the 2004 Semi-finals.

]]> <p>OG slam host and two time member of the Kzoo Slam Team, Christopher Bullmer returns to host round two of the 2004 Semi-finals.</p> 91abcef8-692c-4786-b6a3-25b0eca8622e https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 05:04:47 +0000 2220 yes full 123. 2004 SEMI-FINALS w/ DAWN SAYLOR pt.2 123. 2004 SEMI-FINALS w/ DAWN SAYLOR pt.2 123 Tracey Smith It’s part two of round one of the 2004 Kzoo Poetry Slam Semi-Finals with guest host Dawn Saylor.

]]> <p>It’s part two of round one of the 2004 Kzoo Poetry Slam Semi-Finals with guest host Dawn Saylor.</p> 61aca854-fff5-40f6-a994-b9eb3b01fa80 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 04:31:02 +0000 2433 yes full 122. 2004 SEMI-FINALS w/ DAWN SAYLOR pt.1 122. 2004 SEMI-FINALS w/ DAWN SAYLOR pt.1 122 Tracey Smith It’s part one of round one of the 2004 Kzoo Poetry Slam Semi-Finals with guest host Dawn Saylor.

]]> <p>It’s part one of round one of the 2004 Kzoo Poetry Slam Semi-Finals with guest host Dawn Saylor.</p> a089c303-ef53-4c8a-8b2b-118344213cb6 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 04:26:22 +0000 2342 yes full 121. M.P.S.L. KALAMAZOO vs COLUMBUS vs MINNEAPOLIS 121. M.P.S.L. KALAMAZOO vs COLUMBUS vs MINNEAPOLIS 121 Tracey Smith The Kzoo Poetry Slam hosts Columbus Ohio and Minneapolis Minnesota for a Midwest Poetry Slam League bout. 

]]> <p>The Kzoo Poetry Slam hosts Columbus Ohio and Minneapolis Minnesota for a Midwest Poetry Slam League bout. </p> 40ab5def-9dba-44e8-8fff-332a6b4bace1 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 05:10:14 +0000 2991 yes full 120. LATE NIGHT OPEN-MIC 120. LATE NIGHT OPEN-MIC 119 Tracey Smith Here’s the second half of Nick Fox’s feature recorded in February 2004. . . except NO NICK FOX, JUST THE OPEN-MIC.

]]> <p>Here’s the second half of Nick Fox’s feature recorded in February 2004. . . except NO NICK FOX, JUST THE OPEN-MIC.</p> 0aeec3c3-f02a-4cfa-998b-02399c187cd6 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 05:08:53 +0000 1808 yes full 119. NICK FOX 119. NICK FOX 119 Tracey Smith Featuring at the Kzoo Poetry Slam in February 2004, Nick Fox is the founder of the Flagstaff Poetry Slam, and MC’ed  the National Poetry Slam Finals so many times he was bestowed the moniker, “THE VOICE OF GOD”.

]]> <p>Featuring at the Kzoo Poetry Slam in February 2004, Nick Fox is the founder of the Flagstaff Poetry Slam, and MC’ed  the National Poetry Slam Finals so many times he was bestowed the moniker, “THE VOICE OF GOD”.</p> 71a4164c-73a0-49b6-8557-925f21ffa1a4 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:36:52 +0000 2337 yes full 118. KAHN DAVISON 118. KAHN DAVISON 118 Tracey Smith This week’s show, recorded in 2004, is all feature, no filler, when Detroit poet Kahn Davison take the stage. . . OK, there’s a little filler right at the beginning when I lay down the rules of the slam before Kahn does the sacrificial poem. 

]]> <p>This week’s show, recorded in 2004, is all feature, no filler, when Detroit poet Kahn Davison take the stage. . . OK, there’s a little filler right at the beginning when I lay down the rules of the slam before Kahn does the sacrificial poem. </p> 2db3b378-f3ed-4c04-8355-bc4ef660675c https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 05:08:44 +0000 1898 yes full 117. DRACHEN BIRCH: NIGHT BEFORE BEFORE X-MAS pt.2 117. DRACHEN BIRCH: NIGHT BEFORE BEFORE X-MAS pt.2 117 Tracey Smith The second half of Drachen Birch’s feature, plus a couple poems and a few tunes from Charlie Burgess . . . Recorded on December 23rd 2003. 

]]> <p>The second half of Drachen Birch’s feature, plus a couple poems and a few tunes from Charlie Burgess . . . Recorded on December 23<sup>rd</sup> 2003. </p> 6256ce6b-0d3e-44ba-9ce1-462b69545961 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 05:25:15 +0000 2509 yes full 116. DRACHEN BIRCH & THE NIGHT BEFORE BEFORE X-MAS pt.1 116. DRACHEN BIRCH & THE NIGHT BEFORE BEFORE X-MAS pt.1 116 Tracey Smith Recorded on December 23rd 2003. We open the show with Tracey Smith and Philip Miller and the ghost of whiskey past. Then it’s on to our feature poet, two time Kzoo Slam Team member, the sardonic satirical sweaty-toothed-madman of the Kalamazoo Poetry scene, Drachen Birch.

]]> <p>Recorded on December 23<sup>rd</sup> 2003. We open the show with Tracey Smith and Philip Miller and the ghost of whiskey past. Then it’s on to our feature poet, two time Kzoo Slam Team member, the sardonic satirical sweaty-toothed-madman of the Kalamazoo Poetry scene, Drachen Birch.</p> f467370b-ad84-40b3-9c0a-39dd2b2ce037 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 11 Feb 2025 05:56:20 +0000 2482 yes full 115. SCOTT WOODS & KIMBERLY BRAZWELL 115. SCOTT WOODS & KIMBERLY BRAZWELL 115 Tracey Smith Part two of the show recorded on Veterans Day 2003, Scott Woods and Kimberly Brazwell drive all the way from Columbus Ohio to feature at the Kzoo Poetry Slam.  

]]> <p>Part two of the show recorded on Veterans Day 2003, Scott Woods and Kimberly Brazwell drive all the way from Columbus Ohio to feature at the Kzoo Poetry Slam.  </p> 42baae24-444c-4f0d-8550-4d7425781c6f https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 06:24:13 +0000 2577 yes full 114. ANDREW BURD: THE EYES OF MOLLY MARIE 114. ANDREW BURD: THE EYES OF MOLLY MARIE 114 Tracey Smith Recorded on Veterans’ Day 2003, Andy Burd recites (from memory) his 25+ minute Rudyard Kipling-esque poem about a fictional Vietnam Veteran struggling with the aftermath of his experience.

]]> <p>Recorded on Veterans’ Day 2003, Andy Burd recites (from memory) his 25+ minute Rudyard Kipling-esque poem about a fictional Vietnam Veteran struggling with the aftermath of his experience.</p> 96a84816-582e-4e2c-8e98-562d38d353c1 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 28 Jan 2025 05:37:04 +0000 1817 yes full 113. SHANE KOYCZAN 113. SHANE KOYCZAN 113 Tracey Smith The feature is 2000’s Individual National Poetry Slam Champion, Shane Koyczan. . . There's no open-mic and no slam in this episode. . . It’s all feature, no filler. . . and it’s a little longer than usual.

]]> <p>The feature is 2000’s Individual National Poetry Slam Champion, Shane Koyczan. . . There&#39;s no open-mic and no slam in this episode. . . It’s all feature, no filler. . . and it’s a little longer than usual.</p> 8deaaba3-115b-4bf3-a43f-76691561ad4d https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 07:08:58 +0000 3432 yes full 112. KATIE DALEY pt.2 112. KATIE DALEY pt.2 110 Tracey Smith Four time semi-finalist at the National Poetry Slam with a MFA from Western Michigan University, Katie Daley stops by the Kzoo Slam with all of her imaginary friends.

]]> <p>Four time semi-finalist at the National Poetry Slam with a MFA from Western Michigan University, Katie Daley stops by the Kzoo Slam with all of her imaginary friends.</p> b4207253-df5c-49fe-8e4b-47776a9d53c9 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 14 Jan 2025 05:25:00 +0000 2091 yes full 111. KATIE DALEY pt.1 111. KATIE DALEY pt.1 111 Tracey Smith Four time semi-finalist at the National Poetry Slam with an MFA from Western Michigan University, Katie Daley stops by the Kzoo Poetry Slam to take us to school.

]]> <p>Four time semi-finalist at the National Poetry Slam with an MFA from Western Michigan University, Katie Daley stops by the Kzoo Poetry Slam to take us to school.</p> c74d05f0-da00-41ea-a29a-a6fc2bf91161 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 05:12:52 +0000 2152 yes full 110. THE REPLACEMENT POETS: BEST OF 2000 110. THE REPLACEMENT POETS: BEST OF 2000 110 Tracey Smith Your host is taking the rest of 2024 off, but here are some bonus best-of poems for the holidays.

]]> <p>Your host is taking the rest of 2024 off, but here are some bonus best-of poems for the holidays.</p> d4b01837-9fce-4eb3-96dc-8e89fc166be6 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 08:06:51 +0000 3084 yes full 109. MUSICAL GUEST CRISELDA PEREZ 109. MUSICAL GUEST CRISELDA PEREZ 109 Tracey Smith It’s an all musical episode this week with feature performer Criselda Perez and friends. . . with a couple tunes from Charlie Burgess thrown in.

]]> <p>It’s an all musical episode this week with feature performer Criselda Perez and friends. . . with a couple tunes from Charlie Burgess thrown in.</p> 16e4e36d-4fee-4694-8fa1-d9cb54e1c8c0 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 05:52:42 +0000 2877 no full 108. KATIE MAKKAI 108. KATIE MAKKAI 104 Tracey Smith Co-founder of the Denver poetry slam and member of six national slam teams, Katie Makkai features at the Kzoo Slam in 2003. Followed by some post-slam open-mic.  Learn the history of the Denver Poetry Slam from Katie on the Mile High Poetry Slam Podcast https://www.blogtalkradio.com/milehighpoetryslam/2017/07/28/episode-17--kate-makkai

]]> <p>Co-founder of the Denver poetry slam and member of six national slam teams, Katie Makkai features at the Kzoo Slam in 2003. Followed by some post-slam open-mic.  Learn the history of the Denver Poetry Slam from Katie on the Mile High Poetry Slam Podcast <a href="https://www.blogtalkradio.com/milehighpoetryslam/2017/07/28/episode-17--kate-makkai" rel="nofollow">https://www.blogtalkradio.com/milehighpoetryslam/2017/07/28/episode-17--kate-makkai</a></p> de9f6407-804b-433f-9fad-3dd5b3405a31 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 05:17:42 +0000 2453 yes full 107. C.R. AVERY 107. C.R. AVERY 107 Tracey Smith Vancouver folk-hip-hop-poet-musician, C.R. Avery features at the Kzoo Poetry Slam in 2003.

]]> <p>Vancouver folk-hip-hop-poet-musician, C.R. Avery features at the Kzoo Poetry Slam in 2003.</p> 96da2568-d3d8-42bc-9bb1-99959ca2c0de https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 26 Nov 2024 05:14:34 +0000 2317 yes full 106. EIRIK OTT a.k.a. “BIG POPPA E” 106. EIRIK OTT a.k.a. “BIG POPPA E” 106 Tracey Smith Eirik “Big Poppa E” Ott  (NPS 1999 championship team member, HBO Def Poetry Jam performer, and self-proclaimed “Wussy Boy”, returns for his second feature at the Kzoo Poetry Slam in September of 2003.  

]]> <p>Eirik “Big Poppa E” Ott  (NPS 1999 championship team member, HBO Def Poetry Jam performer, and self-proclaimed “Wussy Boy”, returns for his second feature at the Kzoo Poetry Slam in September of 2003.  </p> a44b7789-b6aa-4371-99b8-ef716207d1b1 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 06:45:34 +0000 1914 yes full 105. JOEL CHMARA (pt.2) 105. JOEL CHMARA (pt.2) 105 Tracey Smith In part two you’ll hear the last poet of the slam, Eitan Kadosh, and Chicago poet Joel Chamara’s feature set from the summer of 2003.

]]> <p>In part two you’ll hear the last poet of the slam, Eitan Kadosh, and Chicago poet Joel Chamara’s feature set from the summer of 2003.</p> 67a0ab18-9272-4c60-9c73-755ea7105782 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:11:45 +0000 1964 yes full 104. BANNON vs BULLMER & JOEL CHMARA (pt.1) 104. BANNON vs BULLMER & JOEL CHMARA (pt.1) 103 Tracey Smith Recorded in the summer of 2003, we kick things off with a head-to-head challenge slam between Todd Bannon and Beth Bullmer.  Dan Stevens volunteers to host the slam and our feature poet, Joel Chmara, performs the sacrificial poem.

]]> <p>Recorded in the summer of 2003, we kick things off with a head-to-head challenge slam between Todd Bannon and Beth Bullmer.  Dan Stevens volunteers to host the slam and our feature poet, Joel Chmara, performs the sacrificial poem.</p> 35043e49-4ecf-4d4c-9fb0-1bdf498d7f42 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 05:53:01 +0000 2134 yes full 103. AUGUST 2003 OPEN-MIC 103. AUGUST 2003 OPEN-MIC 103 Tracey Smith Looks like we ran out of recording space on the disc at this show, but we managed to record a great open-mic session and the beginning of the slam. Hopefully the second half of Marya Summers’ set is still waiting to be discovered in the Kzoo archives.

]]> <p>Looks like we ran out of recording space on the disc at this show, but we managed to record a great open-mic session and the beginning of the slam. Hopefully the second half of Marya Summers’ set is still waiting to be discovered in the Kzoo archives.</p> 394d2f35-a0f9-4a72-85a6-5601e83507c8 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 29 Oct 2024 04:24:08 +0000 2251 yes full 102. MARYA SUMMERS & CHRISTOPHER B. vs SARAH V. 102. MARYA SUMMERS & CHRISTOPHER B. vs SARAH V. 102 Tracey Smith Recorded in August 2003 a week after the National Poetry Slam, Florida poet Marya Summers features, plus a head-to-head summer challenge between Sarah V. (aka Sarah Lawrence) and Chris Bullmer.

]]> <p>Recorded in August 2003 a week after the National Poetry Slam, Florida poet Marya Summers features, plus a head-to-head summer challenge between Sarah V. (aka Sarah Lawrence) and Chris Bullmer.</p> 310daa6e-4373-49ba-a1ea-447350445d09 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 04:40:22 +0000 2259 yes full 101. TWO GREGS 101. TWO GREGS 99 Tracey Smith Two features for the price of one. First, Grand Rapids poet and member of the 2003 Kzoo Slam Team, Greg Bliss. Second, Chicago poet Greg Gillam’s feature at the Kzoo Poetry Slam, recorded in July of 2003. 

]]> <p>Two features for the price of one. First, Grand Rapids poet and member of the 2003 Kzoo Slam Team, Greg Bliss. Second, Chicago poet Greg Gillam’s feature at the Kzoo Poetry Slam, recorded in July of 2003. </p> 9b40a556-b172-4be9-a7fc-3185dcffbf55 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 04:17:24 +0000 2681 yes full 100. KZOO SUMMER SLAM INVITATIONALS 3 (pt.4) 100. KZOO SUMMER SLAM INVITATIONALS 3 (pt.4) 100 Tracey Smith The final instalment of the 3rd Annual Kzoo Summer Slam Invitational (AND OUR 100TH EPISODE) hosted by Karrie Waarala. This time the poets are playing by MPSL (Midwest Poetry Slam League) rules; teams were drawn at random the previous day.  Some teams created new multi-voice poems, others borrowed poets from rival teams to perform their team pieces . . . So, it’s pretty much anarchy.  

]]> <p>The final instalment of the 3<sup>rd</sup> Annual Kzoo Summer Slam Invitational (AND OUR 100<sup>TH</sup> EPISODE) hosted by Karrie Waarala. This time the poets are playing by MPSL (Midwest Poetry Slam League) rules; teams were drawn at random the previous day.  Some teams created new multi-voice poems, others borrowed poets from rival teams to perform their team pieces . . . So, it’s pretty much anarchy.  </p> 0e8a63eb-4ada-4475-aed9-488fbb0cfc99 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 04:25:50 +0000 2379 yes full 99. KZOO SUMMER SLAM INVITATIONALS 3 (pt.3) 99. KZOO SUMMER SLAM INVITATIONALS 3 (pt.3) 99 Tracey Smith Karrie Waarala is the master of ceremonies for the second night of the 3rd Annual Kzoo Summer Slam. This time the poets are playing by Midwest Poetry Slam League rules and the teams were drawn at random. . . Though they were allowed to borrow poets from rival teams to preform multi-voice poems. . . So, it’s pretty much anarchy.

]]> <p>Karrie Waarala is the master of ceremonies for the second night of the 3<sup>rd</sup> Annual Kzoo Summer Slam. This time the poets are playing by Midwest Poetry Slam League rules and the teams were drawn at random. . . Though they were allowed to borrow poets from rival teams to preform multi-voice poems. . . So, it’s pretty much anarchy.</p> 328b3f86-c454-4f47-9b31-78cc0c3ee295 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 05:37:50 +0000 2176 yes full 98. KZOO SUMMER SLAM INVITATIONALS 3 (pt.2) 98. KZOO SUMMER SLAM INVITATIONALS 3 (pt.2) 98 Tracey Smith Karrie Waarala is the master of ceremonies for the first night of the 3rd annual Kzoo Summer Slam. Poets from Chicago, Ann Arbor, and Minneapolis journey to Kalamazoo for two hot summer nights of poetry shenanigans.

]]> <p>Karrie Waarala is the master of ceremonies for the first night of the 3<sup>rd</sup> annual Kzoo Summer Slam. Poets from Chicago, Ann Arbor, and Minneapolis journey to Kalamazoo for two hot summer nights of poetry shenanigans.</p> d8a29d57-05f0-4136-81da-e99b3c6b93a8 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 24 Sep 2024 05:00:09 +0000 2581 yes full 97. KZOO SUMMER SLAM INVITATIONALS 3 (pt.1) 97. KZOO SUMMER SLAM INVITATIONALS 3 (pt.1) 97 Tracey Smith Karrie Waarala is the master of ceremonies for the first night of the 3rd annual Kzoo Summer Slam. Poets from Chicago, Ann Arbor, Minneapolis, and New York (Dawn Saylor) journey to Kalamazoo for two hot summer nights of poetry shenanigans.

]]> <p>Karrie Waarala is the master of ceremonies for the first night of the 3<sup>rd</sup> annual Kzoo Summer Slam. Poets from Chicago, Ann Arbor, Minneapolis, and New York (Dawn Saylor) journey to Kalamazoo for two hot summer nights of poetry shenanigans.</p> 83b7a29b-5c21-4765-a162-31b5608fc434 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 04:20:41 +0000 2418 yes full 96. MAY 2003 OPEN-MIC & DERRIK BROWN 96. MAY 2003 OPEN-MIC & DERRIK BROWN 96 Tracey Smith I’m still searching the archives for the other half of this recording but for now, we’ve got the open-mic hosted by Kzoo’s own Dan Stevens, and a little taste of California slam poet Derrik Brown.

]]> <p><span>I’m still searching the archives for the other half of this recording but for now, we’ve got the open-mic hosted by Kzoo’s own Dan Stevens, and a little taste of California slam poet Derrik Brown.</span></p> d212ab5e-5c72-4e0f-934d-c81f22084a76 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 10 Sep 2024 04:27:15 +0000 2186 yes full 95. 2003 FINALS Pt.2 95. 2003 FINALS Pt.2 95 Tracey Smith Poet, author, columnist, musician, librarian, and possible timelord, Scott Woods returns to Kzoo to guest host our 2003 poetry slam finals.

]]> <p><span>Poet, author, columnist, musician, librarian, and possible timelord, Scott Woods returns to Kzoo to guest host our 2003 poetry slam finals.</span></p> c99f3774-364e-4a45-9bad-79a434dce75d https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 04:28:30 +0000 2000 yes full 94. 2003 FINALS Pt.1 94. 2003 FINALS Pt.1 94 Tracey Smith Poet, author, columnist, musician, librarian, and possible timelord, Scott Woods returns to Kzoo to guest host our 2003 poetry slam finals.

]]> <p><span>Poet, author, columnist, musician, librarian, and possible timelord, Scott Woods returns to Kzoo to guest host our 2003 poetry slam finals.</span></p> ef2a63b5-f6ad-4339-95a0-d72dbed28230 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 27 Aug 2024 04:24:26 +0000 2142 yes full 93. 2003 SEMI-FINALS ROUND FOUR Pt.2 93. 2003 SEMI-FINALS ROUND FOUR Pt.2 93 Tracey Smith Two-time National Poetry Slam Champ, Celena Glenn guest hosts the fourth round of the 2003 semifinals.

]]> <p>Two-time National Poetry Slam Champ, Celena Glenn guest hosts the fourth round of the 2003 semifinals.</p> 65dd2ccf-57f5-46d3-abf3-c5b834b91e5a https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 04:21:54 +0000 1906 yes full 92. 2003 SEMI-FINALS ROUND FOUR Pt.1 92. 2003 SEMI-FINALS ROUND FOUR Pt.1 91 Tracey Smith Two-time National Poetry Slam Champ, Celena Glenn guest hosts the fourth round of the 2003 semifinals.

]]> <p>Two-time National Poetry Slam Champ, Celena Glenn guest hosts the fourth round of the 2003 semifinals.</p> c9de118c-24ca-4adb-a0da-9cfe59e2674a https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 04:36:54 +0000 2511 yes full 91. 2003 SEMI-FINALS ROUND THREE Pt.2 91. 2003 SEMI-FINALS ROUND THREE Pt.2 91 Tracey Smith KARRIE WAARALA (Team 2000 & 2001) returns to host the third round of the 2003 Kzoo Poetry Slam Semi-Finals.

]]> <p>KARRIE WAARALA (Team 2000 &amp; 2001) returns to host the third round of the 2003 Kzoo Poetry Slam Semi-Finals.</p> 78b6ba37-5480-4237-86fe-f7e5881140d6 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 06 Aug 2024 04:43:17 +0000 1994 yes full 90. 2003 SEMI-FINALS ROUND THREE Pt.1 90. 2003 SEMI-FINALS ROUND THREE Pt.1 90 Tracey Smith KARRIE WAARALA (Team 2000 & 2001) returns to host the third round of the 2003 Kzoo Poetry Slam Semi-Finals.

]]> <p>KARRIE WAARALA (Team 2000 &amp; 2001) returns to host the third round of the 2003 Kzoo Poetry Slam Semi-Finals.</p> 2e76ce61-e8af-4d4b-a52b-077ea7b771b8 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 30 Jul 2024 04:18:04 +0000 2253 yes full 89. 2003 SEMI-FINALS ROUND TWO 89. 2003 SEMI-FINALS ROUND TWO 89 Tracey Smith Dawn Saylor returns from New York to host the second round of the Semi-Finals to pick the 2003 Kzoo Slam Team.

]]> <p>Dawn Saylor returns from New York to host the second round of the Semi-Finals to pick the 2003 Kzoo Slam Team.</p> 536a63c7-ac16-4509-a359-b8c14532d02e https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 23 Jul 2024 04:42:03 +0000 3573 yes full 88. 2003 SEMI-FINALS ROUND ONE (pt.2) 88. 2003 SEMI-FINALS ROUND ONE (pt.2) 88 Tracey Smith Christopher Bullmer hosts the first round of the 2003 Semi-finals to pick Kzoo's National Poetry Slam team.

]]> <p>Christopher Bullmer hosts the first round of the 2003 Semi-finals to pick Kzoo&#39;s National Poetry Slam team.</p> aee359cf-6d9e-4ab5-b939-4b95033515e3 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 04:28:34 +0000 2235 yes full 87. 2003 SEMI-FINALS ROUND ONE (pt.1) 87. 2003 SEMI-FINALS ROUND ONE (pt.1) 87 Tracey Smith Christopher Bullmer hosts the first round of the 2003 Semi-finals, to pick the team to compete at the 2003 National Poetry Slam.

]]> <p>Christopher Bullmer hosts the first round of the 2003 Semi-finals, to pick the team to compete at the 2003 National Poetry Slam.</p> c7d3de4a-69fd-46d8-9506-d9614888b020 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 09 Jul 2024 04:32:12 +0000 2168 yes full 86. SISTA OTIS & THE WHOLLY ROLLERS 86. SISTA OTIS & THE WHOLLY ROLLERS 86 Tracey Smith This “no poetry” edition of the Kzoo Slam-Cast was recorded in March of 2003, and features special musical guest, Sista Otis & the Wholly Rollers.

]]> <p>This “no poetry” edition of the Kzoo Slam-Cast was recorded in March of 2003, and features special musical guest, Sista Otis &amp; the Wholly Rollers.</p> 1717b0bb-e57a-4639-8016-72f4ffd1fc8c https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 02 Jul 2024 04:16:58 +0000 4188 yes full 85. BECKY AUSTIN & JEFFERY PAUL ST JOHN 85. BECKY AUSTIN & JEFFERY PAUL ST JOHN 85 Tracey Smith Our slam family cousins from the east side of the state stop by during their national tour.

]]> <p>Our slam family cousins from the east side of the state stop by during their national tour.</p> b00a2139-cb98-4cae-9017-81aa577cea9d https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 25 Jun 2024 04:21:17 +0000 2454 yes full 84. KARRIE WAARALA 84. KARRIE WAARALA 79 Tracey Smith Two-time Kzoo Slam Team member, Karrie Waarala returns to the Kraftbrau stage. . . plus a little open-mic.

]]> <p>Two-time Kzoo Slam Team member, Karrie Waarala returns to the Kraftbrau stage. . . plus a little open-mic.</p> 1e3c4ced-2dae-405a-9ff9-484eb973a482 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 18 Jun 2024 04:18:50 +0000 3073 yes full 83. MORRIS STEGOSAURUS & HAILEY WOJCIK 83. MORRIS STEGOSAURUS & HAILEY WOJCIK 83 Tracey Smith It’s a feature double feature, no open-mic, no poetry slam, just two feature performances back to back. From his feature performance at the Kzoo Poetry Slam in September of 2002, Morris Stegosaurus . . . followed by singer songwriter Hailey Wojcik from her feature in 2005.

]]> <p>It’s a feature double feature, no open-mic, no poetry slam, just two feature performances back to back. From his feature performance at the Kzoo Poetry Slam in September of 2002, Morris Stegosaurus . . . followed by singer songwriter Hailey Wojcik from her feature in 2005.</p> 6c8fae01-b048-459c-affa-48e295a9f513 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 11 Jun 2024 04:20:56 +0000 3403 yes full 82. DAWN SAYLOR’S FAIRWELL (pt.3) 82. DAWN SAYLOR’S FAIRWELL (pt.3) 79 Tracey Smith In the third and final installment of Dawn’s bon voyage party you’ll hear tribute poems from Xen and Drach, a few more poems from the feature Kathryn Zwick, a special farewell performance from Brook Pridemore, and National Poetry Slam Champ, the great and powerful Becky Austin.

]]> <p>In the third and final installment of Dawn’s bon voyage party you’ll hear tribute poems from Xen and Drach, a few more poems from the feature Kathryn Zwick, a special farewell performance from Brook Pridemore, and National Poetry Slam Champ, the great and powerful Becky Austin.</p> 21c5c766-1758-40de-9ac5-0a44be0e3c87 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 04 Jun 2024 04:22:22 +0000 3203 yes full 81. DAWN SAYLOR’S FAREWELL (pt.2) 81. DAWN SAYLOR’S FAREWELL (pt.2) 81 Tracey Smith In August of 2002, three time Kzoo Slam Team member and two time Def Poet, Dawn Saylor left Kalamazoo for New York. Kzoo Poets said their goodbyes by covering their favorite Dawn Saylor poems. Part two includes: Greg Bliss, Sarah Lawrence (aka Sarah V.), Miss Kitty, Dan Stevens and Kathryn Zwick.  

]]> <p>In August of 2002, three time Kzoo Slam Team member and two time Def Poet, Dawn Saylor left Kalamazoo for New York. Kzoo Poets said their goodbyes by covering their favorite Dawn Saylor poems. Part two includes: Greg Bliss, Sarah Lawrence (aka Sarah V.), Miss Kitty, Dan Stevens and Kathryn Zwick.  </p> 66ae8709-59ad-4476-81dc-39dcfc40f245 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 28 May 2024 04:43:13 +0000 2948 yes full 80. DAWN SAYLOR’S FAIRWELL (pt.1) 80. DAWN SAYLOR’S FAIRWELL (pt.1) 80 Tracey Smith In August of 2002, three time Kzoo Slam Team member and two time Def Poet, Dawn Saylor left Kalamazoo for New York City. Kzoo Poets said their goodbyes by covering their favorite Dawn Saylor poems. Part one includes: Beth and Chris Bullmer, Charlie Burgess and Chicago poet Kathryn Zwick.  

]]> <p>In August of 2002, three time Kzoo Slam Team member and two time Def Poet, Dawn Saylor left Kalamazoo for New York City. Kzoo Poets said their goodbyes by covering their favorite Dawn Saylor poems. Part one includes: Beth and Chris Bullmer, Charlie Burgess and Chicago poet Kathryn Zwick.  </p> 49d799f1-a9eb-40ca-b8a4-75d2c99850dd https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 21 May 2024 04:36:14 +0000 3131 yes full 79. 2002 KZOO SLAM TEAM PRE-NATIONALS (pt.2) 79. 2002 KZOO SLAM TEAM PRE-NATIONALS (pt.2) 78 Tracey Smith Recorded on August 6th 2002, Dawn Saylor, Greg Bliss, Beth and Chris Bullmer (Team 2002) perform at the Kzoo Poetry Slam before heading off to the National Poetry Slam in Minneapolis MN.

]]> <p><span>Recorded on August 6</span><sup>th</sup><span> 2002, Dawn Saylor, Greg Bliss, Beth and Chris Bullmer (Team 2002) perform at the Kzoo Poetry Slam before heading off to the National Poetry Slam in Minneapolis MN.</span></p> 9c12a058-6106-42b6-acc0-4a2937894a60 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 07 May 2024 04:17:04 +0000 2493 yes full 78. 2002 KZOO SLAM TEAM PRE-NATIONALS (pt.1) 78. 2002 KZOO SLAM TEAM PRE-NATIONALS (pt.1) 78 Tracey Smith Recorded on August 6th 2002, Dawn Saylor, Greg Bliss, Beth and Chris Bullmer (Team 2002) perform at the Kzoo Poetry Slam before heading off to the National Poetry Slam in Minneapolis MN. 

]]> <p><span>Recorded on August 6</span><sup>th</sup><span> 2002, Dawn Saylor, Greg Bliss, Beth and Chris Bullmer (Team 2002) perform at the Kzoo Poetry Slam before heading off to the National Poetry Slam in Minneapolis MN. </span></p> 351612f9-c5b5-4e83-8a42-ec8346839614 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 04:15:51 +0000 2329 yes full 77. 2001 TEAM FEATURES & THE IGNITION TOUR (pt.2) 77. 2001 TEAM FEATURES & THE IGNITION TOUR (pt.2) 77 Tracey Smith The 2001 Ignition Tour: Eitan Kadosh, Alexis O’Hara, Tarin Towers, and Daphne Gottlieb

]]> <p><span>The 2001 Ignition Tour: </span>Eitan Kadosh, Alexis O’Hara, Tarin Towers, and <span>Daphne Gottlieb</span></p> 1f67347d-5704-4c14-b160-984bd9a15a34 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 23 Apr 2024 04:48:51 +0000 2818 yes full 76. 2001 TEAM FEATURES & THE IGNITION TOUR (pt.1) 76. 2001 TEAM FEATURES & THE IGNITION TOUR (pt.1) 76 Tracey Smith Team Kzoo and team Grand Rapids get together to showcase the multi-voice poems that they’ve been working on in preparation for the 2001 National Poetry Slam in Seatle. Plus some open-mic and a couple bonus music tracks.

]]> <p><span>Team Kzoo and team Grand Rapids get together to showcase the multi-voice poems that they’ve been working on in preparation for the 2001 National Poetry Slam in Seatle. Plus some open-mic and a couple bonus music tracks.</span></p> 8d0ba68a-0e36-48db-9296-a85cf9acceb6 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 04:23:13 +0000 2372 yes full 75. THE RETURN OF BUDDY WAKEFIELD 75. THE RETURN OF BUDDY WAKEFIELD 75 Tracey Smith Buddy Wakefield, “three time world champion and most toured performance poet in history,” returns to Kzoo for a third time. 

]]> <p>Buddy Wakefield, “three time world champion and most toured performance poet in history,” returns to Kzoo for a third time. </p> e50f230b-3ad5-40e4-8147-12961f66a7e2 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 04:21:34 +0000 3570 yes full 74. KZOO SUMMER SLAM INVITATIONAL 2001 74. KZOO SUMMER SLAM INVITATIONAL 2001 74 Tracey Smith Another time skip back to the summer of 2001 (before the creation of the Midwest Poetry Slam League) when poets from Chicago, Detroit, Ann Arbor and Grand Rapids came to town. Featuring music from Charlie Burgess and Brook Pridemore.

]]> <p><span>Another time skip back to the summer of 2001 (before the creation of the Midwest Poetry Slam League) when poets from Chicago, Detroit, Ann Arbor and Grand Rapids came to town. Featuring music from Charlie Burgess and Brook Pridemore.</span></p> 0fe9e564-9744-4094-a9c8-8a21c3c6c7f5 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 02 Apr 2024 04:17:32 +0000 3912 yes full 73. M.P.S.L. KZOO vs ANN ARBOR vs COLUMBUS 73. M.P.S.L. KZOO vs ANN ARBOR vs COLUMBUS 73 Tracey Smith It’s another oopsy in the timeline, as we spring forward to this 2003 M.P.S.L. bout between Kzoo, Ann Arbor and Columbus. 

]]> <p><span>It’s another oopsy in the timeline, as we spring forward to this 2003 M.P.S.L. bout between Kzoo, Ann Arbor and Columbus. </span></p> 875c2c69-836d-49cf-8b96-8653131f255e https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 04:38:31 +0000 3112 yes full 72. KZOO, ANN ARBOR, CHICAGO PRE-SLAM SLAM 72. KZOO, ANN ARBOR, CHICAGO PRE-SLAM SLAM 71 Tracey Smith A slight rewind, this poetry slam from 2002 was recorded right before the M.P.S.L. bout between Kzoo, Ann Arbor, and Chicago (episode 69) and features the poetry from: Keven Coval, Joel Chmara, Dawn Saylor, Beth Bullmer and a whole bunch more.

]]> <p><span>A slight rewind, this poetry slam from 2002 was recorded right before the M.P.S.L. bout between Kzoo, Ann Arbor, and Chicago (episode 69) and features the poetry from: Keven Coval, Joel Chmara, Dawn Saylor, Beth Bullmer and a whole bunch more.</span></p> 10e3bcd0-3085-46e6-ab87-2fe305202671 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 04:26:35 +0000 2179 yes full 71. M.P.S.L. CHICAGO vs DETROIT vs KZOO and SOUL EVANS (pt.2) 71. M.P.S.L. CHICAGO vs DETROIT vs KZOO and SOUL EVANS (pt.2) 71 Tracey Smith It’s part two of the Midwest Poetry Slam League bout between Chicago, Detroit, Kalamazoo, and team???. . . plus feature poet Soul Thomas Evans.

]]> <p><span>It’s part two of the Midwest Poetry Slam League bout between Chicago, Detroit, Kalamazoo, and team???. . . plus feature poet Soul Thomas Evans.</span></p> d01f17d6-6497-4a56-bce4-f02d18ba95de https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 04:25:45 +0000 2880 yes full 70: M.P.S.L. CHICAGO vs DETROIT vs KZOO and SOUL EVANS (pt.1) 70: M.P.S.L. CHICAGO vs DETROIT vs KZOO and SOUL EVANS (pt.1) 70 Tracey Smith It’s another Midwest Poetry Slam League bout, plus feature poet Soul Thomas Evans.

]]> <p><span>It’s another Midwest Poetry Slam League bout, plus feature poet Soul Thomas Evans.</span></p> 3bc1584d-4aa8-4603-9717-1af34f1837ce https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 05:14:37 +0000 2797 yes full 69: M.P.S.L. CHICAGO vs ANN ARBOR vs KZOO 69: M.P.S.L. CHICAGO vs ANN ARBOR vs KZOO 69 Tracey Smith Teams from all over the Midwest compete in the MPSL (Midwest Poetry Slam League) using a whole new set of rules. This bout features a combined team from Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids vs Chicago vs Ann Arbor.

]]> <p><span>Teams from all over the Midwest compete in the MPSL (Midwest Poetry Slam League) using a whole new set of rules. This bout features a combined team from Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids vs Chicago vs Ann Arbor.</span></p> ed0f9286-17da-4326-a110-5c9deecd04b9 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 05:34:03 +0000 3295 yes full 68: 2002 FINALS w/ SHAPPTOWICZ (part 3) 68: 2002 FINALS w/ SHAPPTOWICZ (part 3) 68 Tracey Smith Special guests Shappy Seasholtz and Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz feature, and guest host the fifth annual Kalamazoo Poetry Slam Finals.

]]> <p><span>Special guests Shappy Seasholtz and Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz feature, and guest host the fifth annual Kalamazoo Poetry Slam Finals.</span></p> 13cd185a-73d8-43e0-94ab-4916d47fe44e https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 05:15:15 +0000 2453 yes full EPISODE 67: 2002 FINALS w/ SHAPPTOWICZ (part 2) EPISODE 67: 2002 FINALS w/ SHAPPTOWICZ (part 2) 67 Tracey Smith Special guests Shappy Seasholtz and Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz feature, and guest host the fifth annual Kalamazoo Poetry Slam Finals.

]]> <p><span>Special guests Shappy Seasholtz and Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz feature, and guest host the fifth annual Kalamazoo Poetry Slam Finals.</span></p> 58843349-ea49-4b99-a45c-f4168355f888 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 05:55:34 +0000 3013 yes full 66: 2002 FINALS w/ SHAPPTOWICZ (part 1) 66: 2002 FINALS w/ SHAPPTOWICZ (part 1) 65 Tracey Smith Special guests Shappy Seasholtz and Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz feature, and guest host the fifth annual Kalamazoo Poetry Slam Finals.

]]> <p><span>Special guests Shappy Seasholtz and Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz feature, and guest host the fifth annual Kalamazoo Poetry Slam Finals.</span></p> ceeb8414-b940-4604-9c48-3cf0b9f33047 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 06 Feb 2024 05:22:09 +0000 2612 yes full EPISODE 65: 2002 SIMI-FINALS ROUND 3 (part 2) EPISODE 65: 2002 SIMI-FINALS ROUND 3 (part 2) 65 Tracey Smith Special guests Larry Francis and Erik Daniel host and feature at round three of the 2002 semi-finals.

]]> <p><span>Special guests Larry Francis and Erik Daniel host and feature at round three of the 2002 semi-finals.</span></p> 9b93ac90-c13d-4329-ba56-090ef62bd6e2 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:55:30 +0000 3219 yes full EPISODE 64: 2002 SIMI-FINALS ROUND 3 (part 1) EPISODE 64: 2002 SIMI-FINALS ROUND 3 (part 1) 64 Tracey Smith Special guests Larry Francis and Erik Daniel host and feature at round three of the 2002 semi-finals.

]]> <p><span>Special guests Larry Francis and Erik Daniel host and feature at round three of the 2002 semi-finals.</span></p> 79f90979-f3ba-46e5-a81e-6bbce5d055b2 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 05:20:29 +0000 2985 yes full EPISODE 63: 2002 SIMI-FINALS ROUND 2 (part 2) EPISODE 63: 2002 SIMI-FINALS ROUND 2 (part 2) 63 Tracey Smith Karrie Waarala is the guest host and feature poet for round two of the 2002 Kalamazoo Poetry Slam semi-finals.

]]> <p><span>Karrie Waarala is the guest host and feature poet for round two of the 2002 Kalamazoo Poetry Slam semi-finals.</span></p> fdaf5cbb-929a-4925-8b61-a05e37e4672d https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 16 Jan 2024 05:32:58 +0000 2498 yes full EPISODE 62: 2002 SEMI-FINALS ROUND 2 (part 1) EPISODE 62: 2002 SEMI-FINALS ROUND 2 (part 1) 61 Tracey Smith Each April the Kzoo Poetry Slam held a month-long tournament to pick the poets who would compete in that year’s National Poetry Slam. Karrie Waarala is the guest host and feature poet for round two of the 2002 Kalamazoo Poetry Slam semi-finals. 

]]> <p><span>Each April the Kzoo Poetry Slam held a month-long tournament to pick the poets who would compete in that year’s National Poetry Slam. Karrie Waarala is the guest host and feature poet for round two of the 2002 Kalamazoo Poetry Slam semi-finals. </span></p> 656b9373-d97c-4fd8-aa2b-326a4d8ee871 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 09 Jan 2024 05:25:48 +0000 2470 yes full BONUS EPISODE: PRAYER-WHEEL JUNKIES BONUS EPISODE: PRAYER-WHEEL JUNKIES Tracey Smith Not quite ready to go back to work, so here’s a preview of past things to come. It’s the Kzoo Poetry Slam’s Best of 2002 CD “Prayer-Wheel Junkies”. Featuring: Jim Dwyer, Buddy Wakefeild, Marc Smith, Roger Agard, Morris Stegosaurus, Mathew Olzmann, Shappy and many more.

]]> <p><span>Not quite ready to go back to work, so here’s a preview of past things to come. It’s the Kzoo Poetry Slam’s Best of 2002 CD “Prayer-Wheel Junkies”. Featuring: Jim Dwyer, Buddy Wakefeild, Marc Smith, Roger Agard, Morris Stegosaurus, Mathew Olzmann, Shappy and many more.</span></p> 721e8c12-db23-4cab-9d02-0b38987c3610 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Mon, 01 Jan 2024 13:03:32 +0000 3470 yes full BONUS EPISODE: BIG GIANT X-MAS BONUS EPISODE: BIG GIANT X-MAS Tracey Smith Let’s finish off 2023 with the Kzoo Poety Slam Best of 2001 CD “BIG GIANT POETS”. Featuring: Steve Marsh, Jason Carney, Chris Trudell (Bullmer), Shappy, Lucy Anderton, Danny Solis, and many more.

]]> <p><span>Let’s finish off 2023 with the Kzoo Poety Slam Best of 2001 CD “BIG GIANT POETS”. Featuring: Steve Marsh, Jason Carney, Chris Trudell (Bullmer), Shappy, Lucy Anderton, Danny Solis, and many more.</span></p> 4c195313-aa6c-4716-b9bb-d261bd8ae604 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 26 Dec 2023 17:06:11 +0000 3109 yes full EPISODE 61: 2002 SEMI-FINALS ROUND 1 (Part 2) w/ DEB MARSH EPISODE 61: 2002 SEMI-FINALS ROUND 1 (Part 2) w/ DEB MARSH 61 4 Tracey Smith The second half of the 1st round of our 2002 semi-finals to pick the team of poets that went to that year’s National Poetry Slam in Minneapolis, with special guest host Deb Marsh.

]]> <p><span>The second half of the 1</span><sup>st</sup><span> round of our 2002 semi-finals to pick the team of poets that went to that year’s National Poetry Slam in Minneapolis, with special guest host Deb Marsh.</span></p> e139dc42-a0bc-4fa9-8275-ced810dd5d17 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 05:23:06 +0000 2260 yes full EPISODE 60: ROUND 1 of the 2002 SEMI-FINALS w/ DEB MARSH (Part 1) EPISODE 60: ROUND 1 of the 2002 SEMI-FINALS w/ DEB MARSH (Part 1) 60 4 Tracey Smith Round one of our 2002 semi-finals to pick the team of poets that went to that year’s National Poetry Slam in Minneapolis, with special guest host Deb Marsh.

]]> <p><span>Round one of our 2002 semi-finals to pick the team of poets that went to that year’s National Poetry Slam in Minneapolis, with special guest host Deb Marsh.</span></p> 3bcc5772-e0fe-4684-baeb-6d1790057a04 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 12 Dec 2023 05:11:50 +0000 1987 yes full EPISODE 59: SCOTT WOODS (Part 2) EPISODE 59: SCOTT WOODS (Part 2) 59 3 Tracey Smith This is the second half of the show recorded in early 2002; featuring poet, columnist, musician, librarian, possible timelord and all around badass, Scott Woods.

]]> <p><span>This is the second half of the show recorded in early 2002; featuring poet, columnist, musician, librarian, possible timelord and all around badass, Scott Woods.</span></p> 16cb5482-98b7-41d0-b201-989fb8ad57a3 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 05 Dec 2023 05:46:52 +0000 2428 yes full EPISODE 58: SCOTT WOODS (Part 1) EPISODE 58: SCOTT WOODS (Part 1) 58 3 Tracey Smith This episode was recorded in early 2002 and features poet, columnist, musician, librarian, possible timelord and all around badass, Mr. Scott Woods from Columbus OH.

]]> <p>This episode was recorded in early 2002 and features poet, columnist, musician, librarian, possible timelord and all around badass, Mr. Scott Woods from Columbus OH. </p> 31ecbc89-d0c9-4726-846c-4bbf9d8219c3 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 28 Nov 2023 05:13:00 +0000 2177 yes full EPISODE 57: GREG BLISS (Part 2) EPISODE 57: GREG BLISS (Part 2) 57 3 Tracey Smith The second half of Greg Bliss’s feature, recorded on December 18th 2001.

]]> <p>The second half of Greg Bliss’s feature, recorded on December 18<sup>th</sup> 2001.</p> 9f3ee75b-1b6f-4428-a6b0-80d4fa56f1f8 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 21 Nov 2023 06:34:00 +0000 2152 yes full EPISODE 56: GREG BLISS (Part 1) EPISODE 56: GREG BLISS (Part 1) 56 3 Tracey Smith Recorded on December 18th 2001. Dawn Saylor hosts the show just four days before her debut on HBO’s Def Poetry Jam. Part One is the Open-Mic, which includes Charlie Burgess, Dawn Saylor, Greg Bliss, a few other poets, and a couple really good Jethro Tull covers. 

]]> <p>Recorded on December 18<sup>th</sup> 2001. Dawn Saylor hosts the show just four days before her debut on HBO’s Def Poetry Jam. Part One is the Open-Mic, which includes Charlie Burgess, Dawn Saylor, Greg Bliss, a few other poets, and a couple really good Jethro Tull covers. </p> a54521f9-a196-4ab0-95eb-79b483506366 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 05:22:50 +0000 2126 yes full EPISODE 55: MATTHEW OLZMANN EPISODE 55: MATTHEW OLZMANN 55 3 Tracey Smith Recorded on November 27th 2001. There’s a few poems and songs in the open-mic followed by feature poet, Matthew Olzmann from Hamtramck MI. . . that’s near Detroit y’all. . . Since this show was recorded Matt’s gone on to publish four collections of poetry, so nowadays you’d probably call him professor Olzmann.  

]]> <p>Recorded on November 27<sup>th</sup> 2001. There’s a few poems and songs in the open-mic followed by feature poet, Matthew Olzmann from Hamtramck MI. . . that’s near Detroit y’all. . . Since this show was recorded Matt’s gone on to publish four collections of poetry, so nowadays you’d probably call him professor Olzmann.  </p> 2b0308bc-15f0-4706-b3eb-a111ea30cd0d https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:09:48 +0000 2707 yes full EPISODE 54: ROGER BONAIR-AGARD EPISODE 54: ROGER BONAIR-AGARD 54 3 Tracey Smith Recorded sometime in 2001 or 2002? Hosted by Dawn Saylor and James Dixson and featuring Roger Bonair-Agard, member of many New York national slam teams, and the Individual Champion at the National Poetry Slam in 1999.

]]> <p>Recorded sometime in 2001 or 2002? Hosted by Dawn Saylor and James Dixson and featuring Roger Bonair-Agard, member of many New York national slam teams, and the Individual Champion at the National Poetry Slam in 1999.</p> 54a1db33-e163-4026-b6c6-fb3b55f9285a https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 31 Oct 2023 04:58:10 +0000 3178 yes full EPISODE 53: PATRICK SANCHEZ EPISODE 53: PATRICK SANCHEZ 53 3 Tracey Smith A dynamic and mostly musical show, recorded on June 26th 2001. Featuring Chicago poet, Patrick Sanchez, with open-mic performances by Brook Pridemore, and Stacy Kovach. Hosted by Karrie Waarala.

]]> <p>A dynamic and mostly musical show, recorded on June 26<sup>th</sup> 2001. Featuring Chicago poet, Patrick Sanchez, with open-mic performances by Brook Pridemore, and Stacy Kovach. Hosted by Karrie Waarala.</p> a424e6d4-81e8-4ed6-998d-79a9e1ef29f6 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 24 Oct 2023 05:00:51 +0000 3365 yes full EPISODE 52: MARIA MCCRAY & DAWN SAYLOR (Part 2) EPISODE 52: MARIA MCCRAY & DAWN SAYLOR (Part 2) 52 3 Tracey Smith This week the second half of Momma Maria McCray’s feature with Dawn Saylor, followed by the slam. Recorded on September 25th 2001. 

]]> <p>This week the second half of Momma Maria McCray’s feature with Dawn Saylor, followed by the slam. Recorded on September 25<sup>th</sup> 2001. </p> 9e6d7f9a-617b-416d-bca5-4854515db141 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 17 Oct 2023 04:47:00 +0000 3261 yes full EPISODE 51: MARIA MCCRAY & DAWN SAYLOR (Part 1) EPISODE 51: MARIA MCCRAY & DAWN SAYLOR (Part 1) 51 3 Tracey Smith The universally loved and respected “Momma” of Chicago Slam Poetry, Maria McCray stops by to share the feature set with Kzoo’s own Dawn Saylor. Recorded on September 25th, 2001, the energy at this post 9/11 show goes off in some unexpected directions. . . 

]]> <p>The universally loved and respected “Momma” of Chicago Slam Poetry, Maria McCray stops by to share the feature set with Kzoo’s own Dawn Saylor. Recorded on September 25<sup>th</sup>, 2001, the energy at this post 9/11 show goes off in some unexpected directions. . . </p> 86af279f-d406-4cac-a6b5-20f6fd44ceca https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 04:32:13 +0000 3502 yes full EPISODE 50: JASON PETTUS (Part 2) EPISODE 50: JASON PETTUS (Part 2) 50 3 Tracey Smith FIFTY FREAKIN' EPISODES ! . . . and we aint half done. Another oops in the timeline brings us part two of the slam recorded on May 29th 2001, featuring Chicago poet, Jason Pettus.

]]> <p>FIFTY FREAKIN&#39; EPISODES ! . . . and we aint half done. Another oops in the timeline brings us part two of the slam recorded on May 29th 2001, featuring Chicago poet, Jason Pettus.</p> bc6e2416-38ed-4a94-b765-0fd3d338926b https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 03 Oct 2023 04:48:59 +0000 2101 yes full EPISODE 49: JASON PETTUS (Part 1) EPISODE 49: JASON PETTUS (Part 1) 49 3 Tracey Smith Another oops in the timeline brings us this slam recording from May of 2001, featuring Chicago poet, Jason Pettus.

]]> <p>Another oops in the timeline brings us this slam recording from May of 2001, featuring Chicago poet, Jason Pettus.</p> 857a48a3-f626-4aa5-96d1-c2b7aa5c2a22 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 04:50:10 +0000 2191 yes full EPISODE 48: KEVIN COVAL (Part 2) EPISODE 48: KEVIN COVAL (Part 2) 48 3 Tracey Smith Here’s the second half of the show recorded on November 13th 2001.

Featuring one of the most dynamic voices to ever come out of Chicago’s spoken word scene, Mr. Kevin Coval.

]]> <p>Here’s the second half of the show recorded on November 13<sup>th</sup> 2001.</p><p>Featuring one of the most dynamic voices to ever come out of Chicago’s spoken word scene, Mr. Kevin Coval.</p> 85bd1f6d-860b-4fa9-a12b-957070b266f0 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 19 Sep 2023 05:24:25 +0000 2005 yes full EPISODE 47: KEVIN COVAL (Part 1) EPISODE 47: KEVIN COVAL (Part 1) 47 3 Tracey Smith Due to a rather nasty head cold, there’s no introductory jibber jabber from me before this episode. . . you’re welcome. . . Instead, we’ll just jump right into the open-mic, a few tunes from Charlie Burgess, and the first half of our feature poet, Kevin Coval, one of the most dynamic voices to ever come out of Chicago’s spoken word scene. Recorded on November 13th 2001.  

]]> <p>Due to a rather nasty head cold, there’s no introductory jibber jabber from me before this episode. . . you’re welcome. . . Instead, we’ll just jump right into the open-mic, a few tunes from Charlie Burgess, and the first half of our feature poet, Kevin Coval, one of the most dynamic voices to ever come out of Chicago’s spoken word scene. Recorded on November 13<sup>th</sup> 2001.  </p> f8272480-1992-452f-a9fe-cb4c1f35317b https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 12 Sep 2023 04:19:28 +0000 2292 yes full EPISODE 46: BUDDY WAKEFIELD (Part 2) EPISODE 46: BUDDY WAKEFIELD (Part 2) 46 3 Tracey Smith It’s time for the second half of Buddy’s feature. This show was recorded on October 24th 2001. The feature is Buddy Wakefield, “three time world champion and most toured performance poet in history”. . . This was the 2nd time Buddy stopped in Kalamazoo during his first U.S. tour. . . and he’s been on the road pretty much nonstop ever since.

]]> <p>It’s time for the second half of Buddy’s feature. This show was recorded on October 24<sup>th</sup> 2001. The feature is Buddy Wakefield, “three time world champion and most toured performance poet in history”. . . This was the 2<sup>nd</sup> time Buddy stopped in Kalamazoo during his first U.S. tour. . . and he’s been on the road pretty much nonstop ever since.</p> 33d29c1b-e264-4314-a90c-832061f5c174 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 04:17:49 +0000 2432 yes full EPISODE 45: BUDDY WAKEFIELD (Part 1) EPISODE 45: BUDDY WAKEFIELD (Part 1) 45 3 Tracey Smith Recorded on October 24th 2001. Three time world champion and most toured performance poet in history. . . This was the 2nd time Buddy stopped in Kalamazoo during his first U.S. tour. . . and he’s been on the road pretty much nonstop ever since. 

]]> <p>Recorded on October 24<sup>th</sup> 2001. Three time world champion and most toured performance poet in history. . . This was the 2<sup>nd</sup> time Buddy stopped in Kalamazoo during his first U.S. tour. . . and he’s been on the road pretty much nonstop ever since. </p> e16b2fbf-e48e-4706-b200-0d6900934e0e https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 29 Aug 2023 04:41:19 +0000 2089 yes full EPISODE 44: GENA FROM CHICAGO (AND ONE FROM MARC SMITH) EPISODE 44: GENA FROM CHICAGO (AND ONE FROM MARC SMITH) 44 3 Tracey Smith Recorded around September 25th 2001. I tried like hell to Google up some info or at least a proper spelling for this feature poet. . . She’s pretty amazing. . . Oh, and Marc Smith dropped by. 

]]> <p>Recorded around September 25<sup>th</sup> 2001. I tried like hell to Google up some info or at least a proper spelling for this feature poet. . . She’s pretty amazing. . . Oh, and Marc Smith dropped by. </p> 3d5b6649-1cc4-418d-9e9b-a1fea86bd394 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 22 Aug 2023 04:23:03 +0000 3435 yes full EPISODE 43: JIM DWYER EPISODE 43: JIM DWYER 43 3 Tracey Smith Todd Bannon and Karrie Waarala cohost this Kzoo Slam, recorded on September 18th, 2001, and featuring one of the greatest slam poets of all time, Mr. Jim Dwyer. 

]]> <p>Todd Bannon and Karrie Waarala cohost this Kzoo Slam, recorded on September 18<sup>th</sup>, 2001, and featuring one of the greatest slam poets of all time, Mr. Jim Dwyer. </p> 92e26e4f-afdb-4887-8bd4-49f334364895 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 15 Aug 2023 04:49:44 +0000 4620 yes full EPISODE 42: MARTY McCONNELL EPISODE 42: MARTY McCONNELL 42 3 Tracey Smith Before her move to Chicago, NYC poet, Marty McConnell stops by the Kalamazoo Poetry Slam for a feature. Recorded in late August or possibly September 4th of 2001.

]]> <p>Before her move to Chicago, NYC poet, Marty McConnell stops by the Kalamazoo Poetry Slam for a feature. Recorded in late August or possibly September 4<sup>th</sup> of 2001.</p> 3705afe5-c2c7-4dfe-a0c4-efbcc7a6f816 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 08 Aug 2023 04:16:20 +0000 3590 yes full EPISODE 41: KZOO SUMMER SLAM INVITATIONAL (Part 4) EPISODE 41: KZOO SUMMER SLAM INVITATIONAL (Part 4) 41 2 Tracey Smith This is the final round of poetry at the 2001 Kzoo Summer Slam. For two nights poets from Ann Arbor, Detroit, Chicago, Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo competed in preparation for the National Poetry Slam in Seatle Washington.

]]> <p>This is the final round of poetry at the 2001 Kzoo Summer Slam. For two nights poets from Ann Arbor, Detroit, Chicago, Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo competed in preparation for the National Poetry Slam in Seatle Washington.</p> 0a453657-583a-4b4f-98aa-0f064bc14991 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 01 Aug 2023 05:23:49 +0000 3286 yes full EPISODE 40: KZOO SUMMER SLAM INVITATIONAL (Part 3) EPISODE 40: KZOO SUMMER SLAM INVITATIONAL (Part 3) 40 2 Tracey Smith This is part one of the second night of the 2001 Kzoo Poetry Slam Invitational, featuring poets from Ann Arbor, Detroit, Chicago, Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, with musical guest Charlie Burgess.

]]> <p>This is part one of the second night of the 2001 Kzoo Poetry Slam Invitational, featuring poets from Ann Arbor, Detroit, Chicago, Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, with musical guest Charlie Burgess.</p> 34267a4a-db50-4938-9061-82670050320f https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 25 Jul 2023 04:26:30 +0000 2957 yes full EPISODE 39: KZOO SUMMER SLAM INVITATIONAL (Part 2) EPISODE 39: KZOO SUMMER SLAM INVITATIONAL (Part 2) 39 2 Tracey Smith Part 2 of the first night of the 2001 Kzoo Poetry Slam Invitational. Poets include: Jeffrey Paul St. John, Shannon Bell, Dan Stevens, Greg Bliss, Chuck Perkins, Kim Koby, and musical guest, Brook Pridemore.

]]> <p>Part 2 of the first night of the 2001 Kzoo Poetry Slam Invitational. Poets include: Jeffrey Paul St. John, Shannon Bell, Dan Stevens, Greg Bliss, Chuck Perkins, Kim Koby, and musical guest, Brook Pridemore.</p> c7b0b814-09e4-43dd-aae6-972a04ba9adf https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 18 Jul 2023 04:46:19 +0000 2930 yes full EPISODE 38: KZOO SUMMER SLAM INVITATIONALS (Part 1) EPISODE 38: KZOO SUMMER SLAM INVITATIONALS (Part 1) 38 2 Tracey Smith Poets from Ann Arbor, Detroit and Grand Rapids join the Kzoo Slam Team for two nights of practice slams before traveling to Seattle Washington for the 2001 National Poetry Slam.

]]> <p>Poets from Ann Arbor, Detroit and Grand Rapids join the Kzoo Slam Team for two nights of practice slams before traveling to Seattle Washington for the 2001 National Poetry Slam.</p> 4869350c-08e8-4f41-a490-da340f4b5f7b https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 11 Jul 2023 06:01:29 +0000 2766 yes full EPISODE 37: SUMMER 2000 FLASHBACK w/ BROOK PRIDEMORE EPISODE 37: SUMMER 2000 FLASHBACK w/ BROOK PRIDEMORE 37 2 Tracey Smith This episode, recorded in the summer of 2000, should really be numbered 15 ½ . It features the music of Brook Pridemore, and poetry from Karrie, Dawn, Dan, Beth, James, Greg, Laurel, and a bunch more.

]]> <p>This episode, recorded in the summer of 2000, should really be numbered 15 ½ . It features the music of Brook Pridemore, and poetry from Karrie, Dawn, Dan, Beth, James, Greg, Laurel, and a bunch more.</p> ac91c28b-c7ee-4fae-a403-dfa8458f5f26 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 04 Jul 2023 04:46:22 +0000 3462 yes full EPISODE 36: MOSTLY MUSIC “SLAM”? w/ STACY KOVIAK EPISODE 36: MOSTLY MUSIC “SLAM”? w/ STACY KOVIAK 36 2 Tracey Smith It’s about 95% music. . . Recorded in May of 2001, after our month-long slam tournament in April, local singer songwriter, Stacy Koviak stops by to feature at the show. . .and a whole bunch of other musical folks sign-up for the Open-Mic.

]]> <p>It’s about 95% music. . . Recorded in May of 2001, after our month-long slam tournament in April, local singer songwriter, Stacy Koviak stops by to feature at the show. . .and a whole bunch of other musical folks sign-up for the Open-Mic.</p> 31a5bc8a-90b9-469a-a036-dba2cb01c81b https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 27 Jun 2023 04:15:08 +0000 4365 yes full EPISODE 35: 2001 KZOO SLAM FINALS w/ SHAPPY!!! EPISODE 35: 2001 KZOO SLAM FINALS w/ SHAPPY!!! 35 2 Tracey Smith Recorded on April 24th 2001. Shappy Seasholtz, a.k.a. Uncle Shappy, the funniest slam poet who ever lived, is the guest host and featured for the 2001 Kzoo Poetry Slam Finals.

]]> <p>Recorded on April 24<sup>th</sup> 2001. Shappy Seasholtz, a.k.a. Uncle Shappy, the funniest slam poet who ever lived, is the guest host and featured for the 2001 Kzoo Poetry Slam Finals.</p> fe6e9d4a-8249-48e5-a692-1a142ebfcf58 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 20 Jun 2023 04:28:39 +0000 4839 yes full EPISODE 34: 2001 SEMIFINALS (ROUND 3) EPISODE 34: 2001 SEMIFINALS (ROUND 3) 34 2 Tracey Smith Beth Bullmer features and hosts the 3rd round of the Kzoo Poetry Slam semifinals, recorded on April 17th 2001.

]]> <p>Beth Bullmer features and hosts the 3<sup>rd</sup> round of the Kzoo Poetry Slam semifinals, recorded on April 17<sup>th</sup> 2001.</p> 39fac6b2-e5ea-4c49-b989-9e9cfca629bb https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 13 Jun 2023 04:32:30 +0000 2658 yes full EPISODE 33: KZOO SLAM 2001 SEMIFINALS (ROUND 2) EPISODE 33: KZOO SLAM 2001 SEMIFINALS (ROUND 2) 33 2 Tracey Smith Christopher Bullmer hosts the 2nd round of the Kzoo Slam 2001 semifinals.

]]> <p>Christopher Bullmer hosts the 2<sup>nd</sup> round of the Kzoo Slam 2001 semifinals.</p> 642fe613-30b2-4e81-a130-76a868682869 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 06 Jun 2023 04:53:23 +0000 3293 yes full EPISODE 32: KZOO SLAM 2001 SEMI-FINALS (ROUND 1) EPISODE 32: KZOO SLAM 2001 SEMI-FINALS (ROUND 1) 32 2 Tracey Smith 1st and 2nd place slam winners compete for slots on the 2001 Kzoo Slam Team that competed at the National Poetry Slam in Seattle WA. Round one of the semi-finals was recorded on April 3rd 2001. Feature poet, Danny Solis, hosted by Tracey Smith.

]]> <p>1<sup>st</sup> and 2<sup>nd</sup> place slam winners compete for slots on the 2001 Kzoo Slam Team that competed at the National Poetry Slam in Seattle WA. Round one of the semi-finals was recorded on April 3<sup>rd</sup> 2001. Feature poet, Danny Solis, hosted by Tracey Smith.</p> 0913616d-2ae9-41dd-ab7c-1a759a8957a1 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 30 May 2023 04:14:09 +0000 5667 yes full EPISODE 31: CHARLIE BURGESS 03/27/2001 EPISODE 31: CHARLIE BURGESS 03/27/2001 31 2 Tracey Smith The Kalamazoo Poetry Slam’s resident bard, Charlie Burgess, performs his 2nd (or is it 3rd?) annual musical feature.  

]]> <p>The Kalamazoo Poetry Slam’s resident bard, Charlie Burgess, performs his 2<sup>nd</sup> (or is it 3<sup>rd</sup>?) annual musical feature.  </p> b7c40284-39f5-4f83-aa48-216925a3c52c https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 23 May 2023 05:27:39 +0000 4554 yes full EPISODE 30: DENNIS HINRICHSEN 03/20/2001 EPISODE 30: DENNIS HINRICHSEN 03/20/2001 30 2 Tracey Smith Karrie Waarala hosts this cover slam recorded on March 20th 2001, featuring award winning poet Dennis Hinrichsen. https://dennishinrichsen.com/bio/

]]> <p>Karrie Waarala hosts this cover slam recorded on March 20<sup>th</sup> 2001, featuring award winning poet Dennis Hinrichsen. <a href="https://dennishinrichsen.com/bio/" rel="nofollow">https://dennishinrichsen.com/bio/</a></p> 25ad6d8c-3b72-47d4-8621-eb046ee5fca1 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 16 May 2023 05:40:18 +0000 4649 yes full EPISODE 29: STEVE MARSH 03/13/01 EPISODE 29: STEVE MARSH 03/13/01 29 2 Tracey Smith Former Slam Master of the Ann Arbor Poetry Slam and Executive Director of Poetry Slam Inc. Steve Marsh features at the Kzoo Poetry Slam. Performers include: Drachen Birch, Greg Bliss, Karrie Waarala, James Dixson. . . Dawn Saylor hosts.

]]> <p>Former Slam Master of the Ann Arbor Poetry Slam and Executive Director of Poetry Slam Inc. Steve Marsh features at the Kzoo Poetry Slam. Performers include: Drachen Birch, Greg Bliss, Karrie Waarala, James Dixson. . . Dawn Saylor hosts.</p> 710fc67c-ec0c-4d4c-a4a0-bfaa1d74e21b https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 09 May 2023 04:37:01 +0000 4007 yes full EPISODE 28: CHRIS BULLMER & THE TODD BANNON MARMALADE COVER SLAM EPISODE 28: CHRIS BULLMER & THE TODD BANNON MARMALADE COVER SLAM 28 2 Tracey Smith Dan Stevens hosts one of the weirdest Kzoo Poetry Slams ever. Recorded on March 6th 2001, with feature poet Christopher Bullmer (a.k.a. Chris Trudell) and a cover slam, where 60% of the contestants chose to cover Todd Bannon!?!

]]> <p>Dan Stevens hosts one of the weirdest Kzoo Poetry Slams ever. Recorded on March 6<sup>th</sup> 2001, with feature poet Christopher Bullmer (a.k.a. Chris Trudell) and a cover slam, where 60% of the contestants chose to cover Todd Bannon!?!</p> e3967a99-7d05-4f79-88b5-41e0597364a1 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 02 May 2023 05:01:06 +0000 4562 yes full EPISODE 27: Feb 27th 2001 AVANT RETRO EPISODE 27: Feb 27th 2001 AVANT RETRO 27 2 Tracey Smith A couple of beat style jazz influenced cats I met at The Green Mill in Chicago, stop by the Kzoo Poetry Slam to show us how it’s done old-school-ish. 

]]> <p>A couple of beat style jazz influenced cats I met at The Green Mill in Chicago, stop by the Kzoo Poetry Slam to show us how it’s done old-school-<em>ish</em>. </p> c193e17d-058d-4909-8ba9-5780a8ff8601 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 25 Apr 2023 04:12:50 +0000 4527 yes full EPISODE 26: Feb. 13th 2001 BROKEN HEARTED SLAM FEATURING DRACH EPISODE 26: Feb. 13th 2001 BROKEN HEARTED SLAM FEATURING DRACH 26 2 Tracey Smith The Kzoo Poetry Slam’s annual anti-Valentine’s Day show, where we encouraged everyone to exercise their romantic demons by bring the best of their worst love, sex, and breakup poetry. . . Featuring Drachen Birch. 

]]> <p>The Kzoo Poetry Slam’s annual anti-Valentine’s Day show, where we encouraged everyone to exercise their romantic demons by bring the best of their worst love, sex, and breakup poetry. . . Featuring Drachen Birch. </p> b758ed48-c9f2-4144-ab04-64bdc22c58c9 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 18 Apr 2023 04:08:55 +0000 3404 yes full EPISODE 25: DANNY SOLIS April 3th 2001 EPISODE 25: DANNY SOLIS April 3th 2001 25 2 Tracey Smith We’re skipping ahead in the timeline a few weeks to honor one of the best of us. Danny was the first poet to sit down with me and talk about how to create a poetry slam, and it literally changed my life.

]]> <p>We’re skipping ahead in the timeline a few weeks to honor one of the best of us. Danny was the first poet to sit down with me and talk about how to create a poetry slam, and it literally changed my life.</p> 73bd1646-54d2-49a8-a58f-f4d2e38ef14f https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Sun, 09 Apr 2023 04:57:58 +0000 2743 yes full EPISODE 24: BETH BULLMER & OPEN-MIC Feb 6th 2001 EPISODE 24: BETH BULLMER & OPEN-MIC Feb 6th 2001 24 2 Tracey Smith Open-Mic poets: Chris Fisher, Greg Bliss, Arron Cantrell, Chris Bullmer . . . And feature poet, three time Kzoo Poetry Slam Champion Beth Bullmer.

]]> <p>Open-Mic poets: Chris Fisher, Greg Bliss, Arron Cantrell, Chris Bullmer . . . And feature poet, three time Kzoo Poetry Slam Champion Beth Bullmer.</p> 75422075-373e-4406-bab8-2aa70114207e https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 04 Apr 2023 04:18:24 +0000 3479 yes full EPISODE 23: LUCY ANDERTON January 2001 EPISODE 23: LUCY ANDERTON January 2001 23 2 Tracey Smith Recorded on January 23rd 2001, Open-Mic with Drach, Chris, Julian, Dawn, and Greg, and featuring the amazingly talented and beautiful, Lucy Anderton.

]]> <p>Recorded on January 23<sup>rd </sup>2001, Open-Mic with Drach, Chris, Julian, Dawn, and Greg, and featuring the amazingly talented and beautiful, Lucy Anderton.</p> e7f1ec32-284d-428f-9c1c-6ad1326903dd https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 28 Mar 2023 04:16:31 +0000 3156 yes full EPISODE 22: MYSTERY OPEN-MIC??? EPISODE 22: MYSTERY OPEN-MIC??? 22 2 Tracey Smith Christopher Bullmer hosts this Open-Mic from late 2000 or early 2001. Featuring a variety of poets and musical performances by Stacy Kovach and Charlie Burgess.

]]> <p>Christopher Bullmer hosts this Open-Mic from late 2000 or early 2001. Featuring a variety of poets and musical performances by Stacy Kovach and Charlie Burgess.</p> 9dd36615-7c9c-4330-a3e4-86c41f8d63b1 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 04:23:16 +0000 4005 yes full EPISODE 21: Slam & Musical Guest Michell Peters EPISODE 21: Slam & Musical Guest Michell Peters 21 2 Tracey Smith It’s an atypical all dude slam, with John Uramkin, Andrew Burd, James Dixon, and Uncle Drach. Hosted by Chris Bullmer, with special musical guest Michell Peters.

]]> <p>It’s an atypical all dude slam, with John Uramkin, Andrew Burd, James Dixon, and Uncle Drach. Hosted by Chris Bullmer, with special musical guest Michell Peters.</p> 64039f65-766e-48f0-b4fe-56f56546e0f2 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 14 Mar 2023 07:26:05 +0000 3254 yes full EPISODE 20: Open-Mic Dec 2000? or Jan 2001? Feature Marcia Perry? EPISODE 20: Open-Mic Dec 2000? or Jan 2001? Feature Marcia Perry? 20 2 Tracey Smith We're not 100% sure if this was recorded in December or January, or who exactly the feature was, but it’s a pretty good show. Open-Mic performances by Chris Bullmer, Charlie Burgess "Life Is Hard Then You Die", Dave Amaluxen & Dale (Spider-Fingers) Johnson, and more. . .

]]> <p>We&#39;re not 100% sure if this was recorded in December or January, or who exactly the feature was, but it’s a pretty good show. Open-Mic performances by Chris Bullmer, Charlie Burgess &#34;Life Is Hard Then You Die&#34;, Dave Amaluxen &amp; Dale (Spider-Fingers) Johnson, and more. . .</p> b61a2094-c9a8-4b89-a4d9-b80ce545b7cd https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 07 Mar 2023 06:16:56 +0000 3263 yes full EPISODE 19: Dec 2000, Open-Mic & Musical Guest Bridgette McCarthy EPISODE 19: Dec 2000, Open-Mic & Musical Guest Bridgette McCarthy 19 1 Tracey Smith An Open-Mic from December of 2000, with performance by: Dawn Saylor, Loral, Andy Burd, Aaron Cantrell, Erin Fleck, James Dixon. . .and special musical guest, Bridgette McCarthy. 

]]> <p>An Open-Mic from December of 2000, with performance by: Dawn Saylor, Loral, Andy Burd, Aaron Cantrell, Erin Fleck, James Dixon. . .and special musical guest, Bridgette McCarthy. </p> b8f133ef-251e-4d75-b119-6266b85b0841 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 28 Feb 2023 05:44:37 +0000 4561 yes full EPISODE 18: Nov 2000, Open-Mic & Feature Scott Klein EPISODE 18: Nov 2000, Open-Mic & Feature Scott Klein 18 1 Tracey Smith An Open-Mic from November of 2000, hosted by Dawn Saylor and featuring Scott Klein from the Detroit Poetry Slam in Hamtramck Michigan. 

]]> <p>An Open-Mic from November of 2000, hosted by Dawn Saylor and featuring Scott Klein from the Detroit Poetry Slam in Hamtramck Michigan. </p> 5c0bbfd4-cd51-41fa-8b60-79be76e9a7fd https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 21 Feb 2023 05:45:16 +0000 3443 yes full EPISODE 17: EIRIK OTT a.k.a. “BIG POPPA E” EPISODE 17: EIRIK OTT a.k.a. “BIG POPPA E” 17 1 Tracey Smith Another member of the 1999 San Francisco championship slam team, HBO Def Poetry Jam veteran, and self-proclaimed “Wussy Boy”, Eirik Ott featured at the Kzoo Poetry Slam in September of 2000.  

]]> <p>Another member of the 1999 San Francisco championship slam team, HBO Def Poetry Jam veteran, and self-proclaimed “Wussy Boy”, Eirik Ott featured at the Kzoo Poetry Slam in September of 2000.  </p> 145370d9-5e07-4da0-8bb8-12917f51cba0 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 05:22:48 +0000 3937 yes full EPISODE 16: TEAM KZOO 2000 EPISODE 16: TEAM KZOO 2000 16 1 Tracey Smith This episode from July of 2000 features Team Kzoo (Karrie, Dawn, Dan & Beth) right before their trip to the National Poetry Slam in Providence Road Island. You’ll hear some brand new multi-voice team poems as well as the slam and open-mic with: Brook, Chris, Tracey, John and more. . . 

]]> <p>This episode from July of 2000 features Team Kzoo (Karrie, Dawn, Dan &amp; Beth) right before their trip to the National Poetry Slam in Providence Road Island. You’ll hear some brand new multi-voice team poems as well as the slam and open-mic with: Brook, Chris, Tracey, John and more. . . </p> c263c68f-dc07-4ff4-8506-256fc9d71c60 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 07 Feb 2023 05:23:47 +0000 3473 yes full EPISODE 15: 2000 Kzoo Slam Finals (Part 2: THE SLAM) EPISODE 15: 2000 Kzoo Slam Finals (Part 2: THE SLAM) 15 1 Tracey Smith It’s time for the big show! . . . Eight poets enter, four poets leave. . . for the National Poetry Slam, as the 2000 Kzoo Slam Team. It’s the 3rd annual Kzoo Poetry Slam Finals, but it’s the first year we had the equipment to record it. Poets include: Chis Bullmer, Dan Stevens, Todd Bannon, Greg Bliss, Julian Baker, Karrie Waarala, Beth Bullmer and Dawn Saylor. Hosted by Tracey Smith and Chris Bullmer.

]]> <p>It’s time for the big show! . . . Eight poets enter, four poets leave. . . for the National Poetry Slam, as the 2000 Kzoo Slam Team. It’s the 3<sup>rd</sup> annual Kzoo Poetry Slam Finals, but it’s the first year we had the equipment to record it. Poets include: Chis Bullmer, Dan Stevens, Todd Bannon, Greg Bliss, Julian Baker, Karrie Waarala, Beth Bullmer and Dawn Saylor. Hosted by Tracey Smith and Chris Bullmer.</p> 84b82bd4-683b-403b-841c-e328a6314068 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 31 Jan 2023 05:21:36 +0000 4124 yes full EPISODE 14: April 2000 Kzoo Slam Finals (Part 1: Open-Mic) EPISODE 14: April 2000 Kzoo Slam Finals (Part 1: Open-Mic) 14 1 Tracey Smith It was S.R.O. at the Kzoo Slam Finals in 2000. This week’s episode includes a truly eclectic group of poets, as well as tunes from Brook Pridemore and Charlie Burges, and a last minute featurette from mystery poet Craig ?? 

]]> <p>It was S.R.O. at the Kzoo Slam Finals in 2000. This week’s episode includes a truly eclectic group of poets, as well as tunes from Brook Pridemore and Charlie Burges, and a last minute featurette from mystery poet Craig ?? </p> 77fb40d2-8877-4b43-83f9-43b1acb4ea2d https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 06:13:18 +0000 3374 yes full EPISODE 13: April 2000 Semi-Finals Round 3 Open-Mic & Slam EPISODE 13: April 2000 Semi-Finals Round 3 Open-Mic & Slam 13 1 Tracey Smith No feature poet for the 3rd round of the 2000 semi-finals, means you get the Open-Mic and Poetry Slam in one episode. . . Along with guest host Jeff (What's his name??), some tunes from Brook Pridemore, and lots of great poetry.

]]> <p>No feature poet for the 3<sup>rd</sup> round of the 2000 semi-finals, means you get the Open-Mic and Poetry Slam in one episode. . . Along with guest host Jeff (What&#39;s his name??), some tunes from Brook Pridemore, and lots of great poetry.</p> 4e95791d-f523-410e-ad85-14dbb35f7204 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 05:27:46 +0000 4260 yes full EPISODE 12: April 2000 Semi-Finals Round 2 (Part 2: SLAM & Eitan Kadosh) EPISODE 12: April 2000 Semi-Finals Round 2 (Part 2: SLAM & Eitan Kadosh) 12 1 Tracey Smith This is the 2nd round of the 2000 semi-finals. The slam competition is bookended by our special guest, Eitan Kadosh, who performs the “calibration/sacrificial poem” and the encore. 

]]> <p>This is the 2<sup>nd</sup> round of the 2000 semi-finals. The slam competition is bookended by our special guest, Eitan Kadosh, who performs the “calibration/sacrificial poem” and the encore. </p> 8e8f9f56-04ee-4ccc-a309-7d29783c63ee https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 10 Jan 2023 05:20:57 +0000 4242 yes full EPISODE 11: April 2000 Semi-Finals Round 2 (Part 1: Open-Mic & Eitan Kadosh) EPISODE 11: April 2000 Semi-Finals Round 2 (Part 1: Open-Mic & Eitan Kadosh) 11 1 Tracey Smith In this show: A great Open-Mic, and from the 1999 National championship team from San Francisco, feature poet Eitan Kadosh.

]]> <p>In this show: A great Open-Mic, and from the 1999 National championship team from San Francisco, feature poet Eitan Kadosh.</p> b1e777b1-a3ae-42b0-895f-2f1404761f1c https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 03 Jan 2023 07:00:47 +0000 2820 yes full EPISODE 10: April 4th 2000 Semi-Finals Round 1 (Part 2) EPISODE 10: April 4th 2000 Semi-Finals Round 1 (Part 2) 10 1 Tracey Smith Our 2000 slam tournament begins with round one of semi-finals. Hosted by Tracey Smith, poets include: Dan Stevens, Beth Bullmer, Chris Bullmer, Karrie Waarala, Dennise Miller, Dawn Saylor, Greg Bliss, Todd Bannon, James Dixon, Erin Fleck, Julien Baker, Drachen Birch, and Sharron.

]]> <p>Our 2000 slam tournament begins with round one of semi-finals. Hosted by Tracey Smith, poets include: Dan Stevens, Beth Bullmer, Chris Bullmer, Karrie Waarala, Dennise Miller, Dawn Saylor, Greg Bliss, Todd Bannon, James Dixon, Erin Fleck, Julien Baker, Drachen Birch, and Sharron.</p> bd747acd-9439-4711-a676-7ebc5977f5cf https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 27 Dec 2022 15:23:55 +0000 3508 yes full EPISODE 9: April 4th 2000 Semi-Finals Round 1 (part 1) EPISODE 9: April 4th 2000 Semi-Finals Round 1 (part 1) 9 1 Tracey Smith Each year in April (National Poetry Month) the Kzoo Slam held its tournament to determine which four poets would represent Kalamazoo at the National Poetry Slam. This is the open-mic portion of the first round of semi-finals. Tracey Smith hosts. Performers include: Charlie Burgess, Sean Shae, Melony, Teresa, Nichole, Sharon, Matt and John.  

]]> <p>Each year in April (National Poetry Month) the Kzoo Slam held its tournament to determine which four poets would represent Kalamazoo at the National Poetry Slam. This is the open-mic portion of the first round of semi-finals. Tracey Smith hosts. Performers include: Charlie Burgess, Sean Shae, Melony, Teresa, Nichole, Sharon, Matt and John.  </p> 59a37bf6-6e36-47b5-889f-cf074ece8da4 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 20 Dec 2022 05:13:52 +0000 2610 yes full EPISODE 8: March 2000 (Part 2) Featuring: Jason Carney & Tara Seth EPISODE 8: March 2000 (Part 2) Featuring: Jason Carney & Tara Seth 8 1 Tracey Smith “LOOK, UP IN THE SKY, IT’S A BIRD, IT’S A PLANE, IT’S A BAD MUTHA. . .” This episode begins with the second half of Jason, Tara, and David’s feature set, followed by the poetry slam: hosted by Chris Bullmer, poets include: Karrie, Bill, Melony, Brian, Sharon, James, Sam, Dan, and Mark.  

]]> <p><em>“LOOK, UP IN THE SKY, IT’S A BIRD, IT’S A PLANE, IT’S A BAD MUTHA. . .”</em> This episode begins with the second half of Jason, Tara, and David’s feature set, followed by the poetry slam: hosted by Chris Bullmer, poets include: Karrie, Bill, Melony, Brian, Sharon, James, Sam, Dan, and Mark.  </p> 2b3c0f65-0ccd-4d5b-a304-209f6ab16ecb https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 13 Dec 2022 05:20:43 +0000 3835 yes full EPISODE 7 : March 2000, Featuring: David Blank, Jason Carney & Tara Seth (Part 1) EPISODE 7 : March 2000, Featuring: David Blank, Jason Carney & Tara Seth (Part 1) 7 1 Tracey Smith National Poetry Slam champion, Jason Carney & Tara Seth pick up Providence poet David Blank and make Kalamazoo the last stop on their ’99-2000 national tour. This is the first half of the show before our semi-finals to pick the 2000 Kzoo Slam Team. Poets in the open-mic include: Drach, Chris, Sean, Aaron, Karrie . . .  

]]> <p>National Poetry Slam champion, Jason Carney &amp; Tara Seth pick up Providence poet David Blank and make Kalamazoo the last stop on their ’99-2000 national tour. This is the first half of the show before our semi-finals to pick the 2000 Kzoo Slam Team. Poets in the open-mic include: Drach, Chris, Sean, Aaron, Karrie . . .  </p> e5aaca6e-c2bb-424d-bd39-826590a76c0c https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 05:25:30 +0000 3720 yes full EPISODE 6: (Part 2) February 2000 Featuring Charlie Burgess EPISODE 6: (Part 2) February 2000 Featuring Charlie Burgess 6 1 Tracey Smith Part 2 of the Kzoo Poetry Slam from February 2000 includes the second half of Charlie Burgess’s feature and the poetry slam competition. The show is hosted by Chris Bullmer, and features poems by: Sean Shea, Dawn Saylor, Karrie Waarala, Todd, Chris, Erin, Nichole and Dan. . . not necessarily in that order.

]]> <p>Part 2 of the Kzoo Poetry Slam from February 2000 includes the second half of Charlie Burgess’s feature and the poetry slam competition. The show is hosted by Chris Bullmer, and features poems by: Sean Shea, Dawn Saylor, Karrie Waarala, Todd, Chris, Erin, Nichole and Dan. . . not necessarily in that order.</p> 1aaf90cd-74eb-4d12-9313-9c0b34682c13 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 05:11:39 +0000 3882 yes full EPISODE 5: February 2000 Featuring Charlie Burgess EPISODE 5: February 2000 Featuring Charlie Burgess 5 1 Tracey Smith Part 1 of the Kzoo Poetry Slam from February 2000 includes the open-mic, and special musical guest, Kalamazoo’s own Charlie Burgess. The show is hosted by Chris Bullmer, and also features the very first performance of Greg Bliss’s “Slam Poem The Musical”, Sean Shea’s “Limbaugh Mantra”, plus Dawn Saylor, Julian Baker, Todd Bannon, and a bunch more. . .

]]> <p>Part 1 of the Kzoo Poetry Slam from February 2000 includes the open-mic, and special musical guest, Kalamazoo’s own Charlie Burgess. The show is hosted by Chris Bullmer, and also features the very first performance of Greg Bliss’s “Slam Poem The Musical”, Sean Shea’s “Limbaugh Mantra”, plus Dawn Saylor, Julian Baker, Todd Bannon, and a bunch more. . .</p> cf11b4d1-79d3-400c-a514-a5e31dbc89c2 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 22 Nov 2022 05:12:49 +0000 3098 yes full EPISODE 4: January 2000 Featuring Ken Green (Part 2) EPISODE 4: January 2000 Featuring Ken Green (Part 2) 4 1 Tracey Smith Part 2 of the Kzoo Poetry Slam from January 2000 contains the feature from Chicago poet Ken Green, and the poetry slam hosted by Chris Bullmer, featuring poets: Denise Miller, Sharon, Philip, and more. . .

]]> <p>Part 2 of the Kzoo Poetry Slam from January 2000 contains the feature from Chicago poet Ken Green, and the poetry slam hosted by Chris Bullmer, featuring poets: Denise Miller, Sharon, Philip, and more. . .</p> 984c4bd1-f63c-4bc2-9a48-3d05a2b8320e https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 15 Nov 2022 05:33:31 +0000 3506 yes full EPISODE 3: January 2000 Featuring Ken Green (Part 1) EPISODE 3: January 2000 Featuring Ken Green (Part 1) 3 1 Tracey Smith Part 1 of the Kzoo Poetry Slam from January 2000 contains the open-mic portion of the show. Hosted by Chris Bullmer and featuring: Charlie Burgess, John Uramkin, Sean Shea, Ronny, Greg Bliss, Laurel, Dan Stevens, Dawn Saylor, and Philip Miller.

]]> <p><span></span>Part 1 of the Kzoo Poetry Slam from January 2000 contains the open-mic portion of the show. Hosted by Chris Bullmer and featuring: Charlie Burgess, John Uramkin, Sean Shea, Ronny, Greg Bliss, Laurel, Dan Stevens, Dawn Saylor, and Philip Miller.</p> dddae96b-8012-4f89-91ce-8f5c165e924b https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 08 Nov 2022 05:19:55 +0000 3676 yes full EPISODE 2: December 1999 Featuring Regie Gibson (Part 2) EPISODE 2: December 1999 Featuring Regie Gibson (Part 2) 2 1 Tracey Smith Part two of our show from December 1999, featuring two extended encores from Regie Gibson and the poetry slam, hosted by Chris Bullmer, featuring poets: Dawn Saylor, Linsay Kelly, Dan Stevens, Greg Bliss, Beth Bullmer, Philip Miller, and Drachen Birch.

]]> <p>Part two of our show from December 1999, featuring two extended encores from Regie Gibson and the poetry slam, hosted by Chris Bullmer, featuring poets: Dawn Saylor, Linsay Kelly, Dan Stevens, Greg Bliss, Beth Bullmer, Philip Miller, and Drachen Birch.</p> fb0581d6-1e68-4a48-ac93-10adb866fe8d https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 01 Nov 2022 04:30:16 +0000 3715 yes full EPISODE 1: December 1999 Featuring Regie Gibson (Part 1) EPISODE 1: December 1999 Featuring Regie Gibson (Part 1) Tracey Smith Now the fun truly begins. . . This is the earliest known recording of the Kzoo Poetry Slam at Kraftbrau Brewery, on the 14th of December 1999. It was also our first out of town feature, 1998 National Poetry Slam Individual Champion, Regie Gibson. http://www.regiegibson.com

]]> <p>Now the fun truly begins. . . This is the earliest known recording of the Kzoo Poetry Slam at Kraftbrau Brewery, on the 14<sup>th</sup> of December 1999. It was also our first out of town feature, 1998 National Poetry Slam Individual Champion, Regie Gibson. <a href="http://www.regiegibson.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.regiegibson.com</a></p> b5ad06ac-cd97-416f-9006-52b6fed4b29e https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:27:44 +0000 4992 yes full PROLOG: DIRTY’S OUTHOUSE POETS CAFÉ Part 2 PROLOG: DIRTY’S OUTHOUSE POETS CAFÉ Part 2 2 Tracey Smith Before the Kalamazoo Poetry Slam (1998-2010) there was Dirty's Outhouse Poets Café (1995-1998) This two part podcast features some of the poets and musicians for whom the Kzoo Poetry Slam was created.

]]> <p><span>Before the Kalamazoo Poetry Slam (1998-2010) there was Dirty&#39;s Outhouse Poets Café (1995-1998) This two part podcast features some of the poets and musicians for whom the Kzoo Poetry Slam was created.</span></p> 2cb66a89-0980-4a2c-89aa-49a1fe3d4f16 https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Tue, 18 Oct 2022 04:18:01 +0000 2858 yes full PROLOG: DIRTY’S OUTHOUSE POETS CAFÉ Part 1 PROLOG: DIRTY’S OUTHOUSE POETS CAFÉ Part 1 Tracey Smith Before the Kalamazoo Poetry Slam (1998-2010) there was Dirty's Outhouse Poets Café (1995-1998) This two part podcast features some of the poets and musicians for whom the Kzoo Poetry Slam was created.

]]> <p>Before the Kalamazoo Poetry Slam (1998-2010) there was Dirty&#39;s Outhouse Poets Café (1995-1998) This two part podcast features some of the poets and musicians for whom the Kzoo Poetry Slam was created.</p> 79878c39-afa6-404b-9589-7e3fc592b2ec https://www.facebook.com/groups/193658317870699 Thu, 06 Oct 2022 22:14:26 +0000 3081 no