Whiskey Girl joins host Dwayne Lawson-Brown for an episode that is as silly as it is serious!

Whiskey Girl is a Washington, DC-based blogger, self-published author, spoken word artist and single mother with a full-time professional career in the health field. She lends her unique voice and perspective to her own WG’s Embrace the Crazy blog. In addition to writing, her true passions include public work and serving as a mouthpiece to address mental health issues within the black community. Follow Whiskey Girl on Instagram: @WhiskeyInTheCity

Follow Dwayne Lawson-Brown on Instagram: @CrochetKingpin

Dominic “Nerd” McDonald is a young Black Entrepreneur and Spoken Word artist from various cities in Los Angeles, California but currently living in the Southeast sector of Washington D.C. giving him the self-proclaimed name of the "Bi-Coastal Poetry Playboy". He has put his views on growing up in the inner city between two households, Hip Hop music, being a social outcast, college experiences, and more on paper and created everything from screen plays to magazine articles. His passion comes from serving the community, especially through the arts. By writing from his heart and what he sees and hears, he hopes to be a “change agent” to the unheard. He plans to travel spreading his creativity and influence to those who may receive his messages as well as manage and mentor others who decide to walk the same path. He was the winning Finalist of the 2022 D.C. Poet Project sponsored by Day Eight Publishing and hosts his own open mic called "Refresh Open Mic" here in the District. 

Nerd joins Dwayne Lawson-Brown to talk poetry, west coast vibes, and building a scene that nurtures your nerdy nature.

Follow Nerd The Poet on IG:

@NerdThePoet

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@CrochetKingpin

PAGES matam (They/he) is a genderqueer med-school dropout turned award-winning multi-hyphenate born and raised in Cameroon, Central Africa. A multi-lingual pleasure advocate and agent of imagination, they love battle horror anime and fried plantains as much as crafting work centering Queer Black liberation fueled by Toni Morrison’s words: “the function of freedom is to free someone else.” www.pagesmatam.com | twitter.com/@pagesofle 

Pages joins host Dwayne Lawson-Brown to discuss masculinity, style, mourning, and Nintendo!

Special thanks to the DC Commission of the Arts and Humanities, Solid State Books, and Crochet Kingpin Designs.

"I cannot swim, but I am a fierce swimmer of my poems"

- Regie Cabico

This episode was a treat to record. A treasure trove of quotes and insight - Chatting with Regie Cabico is always a gift. With episode 7 we are celebrating queer life, the many places poetry can lead you, and the joy of new works. We even got a taste of Regie's forthcoming collection, A Rabbit In Search of a Rolex. Listen, Subscribe, and Share!

About Regie Cabico:

Regie Cabico is a spoken word pioneer having won The Nuyorican Poets Cafe Grand Slam and later taking top prizes in three National Poetry Slams. Television credits include TEDx, 2 seasons of HBO’s Def Poetry Jam, and NPR’s Snap Judgement. Mr. Cabico will perform his first solo performance show for young audiences, Mangos To Apples Tumbling Tumbling from A Filipino Rainbow, at The National Theater in the summer of 2023. His next collection of poetry, A Rabbit In Search of a Rolex will be released September 2023 by Day Eight Press. He is the publisher and producer of Capturing Fire Press and resides in Washington, DC.

Camilo Montoya (never Cam!) is a man of talents. A musician, videographer, activist, and poet - Camilo speaks with a compassion and drive that shows he's lived a life. Camilo and Dwayne discuss poetry and the power to build bridges while calling out oppression and aggressions.

Also, a young child came on stage and grabbed a truck. Anything can happen with live recording!

Follow Rasheed on instagram - @SliceOfCamilo

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-Dwayne

Episode #5 - The Capricorn Mind Meld

Rasheed Copeland is many things. Father, poet, performer, fashion icon, chef, learner on all fronts... I could go on. There is a reason why this episode in one of the longest in the Poets Reading Poetry series and why Rasheed in the guest for National Poetry Month.

Rasheed and I go beyond the trappings of poetry to discuss masculinity and accountability, the importance of checking self in your writing, family influence in the poetic process, and from where his incredible sense of style stems.

Follow Rasheed on instagram and twitter - @SheedEmilio

Follow Dwayne Lawson-Brown on all social media - @CrochetKingpin

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-Dwayne

Episode #3: Of Laughter and Light

Season 2 continues with Alexa Patrick joining our host, Dwayne Lawson-Brown to talk creative outlets, finding light while grieving, and her new collection of poetry!

Alexa Patrick is a poet and vocalist from Connecticut. She is a Cave Canem fellow and Tin House alumna. She has also been cast in the featured role of Unsung in We Shall Not Be Moved, an opera under the direction of Bill T. Jones. You may find Alexa's work published in The Quarry, The Rumpus, CRWN Magazine, and The BreakBeat Poets Vol. 2: Black Girl Magic.

Follow Alexa Patrick on Instagram: @AlexaLaurel

Learn More About Alexa: https://www.alexapatrick.com/

This podcast supported by the DC Commission of the Arts and Humanities, Solid State Books, Day Eight Publishing, and CrochetKingpin.com