Apples and Snakes: The Podcast

S3 EP20 | Amen Noir - Maintaining Presence

In the final episode of the season, Amen Noir and Yomi talk on the spoken word scene over the years and what gives strength to presence on stage, they touch on music and the power of harnessing your vulnerability. They discuss the importance of archiving in documenting the Black British cultural journey within the scene.

 

Apples and Snakes: The Podcast is hosted by Yomi Sode with Sound production by Drew at Lab Studios.

S3 EP19 | Belinda Zhawi - Connecting to your voice

Yomi is joined by Belinda Zhawi where they delve into how Belinda uses sound and voice in her work to transport audiences. They discuss the influences that fed into their craft and the legacies and contexts that come into storytelling. 

Belinda shares her poem ‘Sin Blue Note’

Apples and Snakes: The Podcast is hosted by Yomi Sode with Sound production by Drew at Lab Studios.

S3 EP18 | Asmaa Jama - Honour your words

In this episode, Yomi is joined by Asmaa Jama. They talk about the interdependencies that writing and visuals have had on Asmaa’s work and creative journey. They discuss the importance of embodying and honouring your words through your work, allowing yourself to take up space and reach audiences. 

Asmaa shares her poem ‘Sympathy ​for ​Ishaq, after ​Ladan ​Osman’

Apples and Snakes: The Podcast is hosted by Yomi Sode with Sound production by Drew at Lab Studios.

S3 EP17 | Emmanuel Sugo - 'Its a natural language'

Join Yomi and Emanuel Sugo as they discuss the intersection of poetry, fitness, and cultural storytelling and the many other doors that poetry has opened for them.

Emmanuel shares his poem ‘Diamonds ​Are ​Forever ​remixed ​by ​A ​Series ​of ​Unfortunate ​Events ​known ​as ​Kim ​Kardashian.’

 

Apples and Snakes: The Podcast is hosted by Yomi Sode with Sound production by Drew at Lab Studios.

S3 EP16 | Vanessa Kisuule - The power of performance

This week, Yomi speaks to Vanessa Kisuule where they talk on the transformative power of performance. This episode delves into evolution of craft, the balance between page and stage  and the profound impact of community and collaboration, discussing the richness of voices that are reshaping the poetry landscape. 

 

Vanessa shares her poem ‘Daffodil’

 

Apples and Snakes: The Podcast is hosted by Yomi Sode with Sound production by Drew at Lab Studios.

S3 EP15 | Muneera Pilgrim - Witness your journey

In this week's episode, Muneera Pilgrim joins Yomi in discussing her experience as a poet, coming from a hip hop background. They touch on the journey you take in seeing your worth and believing in yourself and how they were able to embody that. 

Muneera shares her poem 'Dear Boy’

Apples and Snakes:The Podcast is hosted by Yomi Sode with Sound production by Drew at Lab Studios.

S3 EP14 | Jeremiah Brown - Its a journey

In our latest episode, Yomi speaks to Jeremiah about his poetry journey, touching on the various mediums that Jeremiah has experimented with through his work. They talk on exploring poetry commercially, navigating poetry as a multidisciplinary artist and how you find yourself through these transitions. 

Jeremiah shares his poem 'On my paternal and maternal uncles, after Jennifer Chang'

Apples and Snakes:The Podcast is hosted by Yomi Sode with Sound production by Drew at Lab Studios.

S3 EP13 | Courtney Conrad - Keeping the faith

This week, Courtney joins Yomi in discussing what keeps them going. They touch on the value of community, taking things at your own pace and not limiting yourself. Courtney walks through different moments that have been pivotal, exploring religion, culture and other elements that feed into your authenticity. 

Courtney shares her poem ‘Extradition of Druglord Dudus Coke: Barbican Girl Dash Weh Tivoli Boy’.

 

Apples and Snakes:The Podcast is hosted by Yomi Sode with Sound production by Drew at Lab Studios.

S3 EP12 | Roger Robinson on being unapologetically you

In this week’s episode, Yomi speaks to Roger about his experience in different poetry scenes. They talk on the different dynamic talent that Roger has encountered and how it has highlighted the value of individuality. Roger discusses his relationship with music and how balancing different crafts feeds into his creativity. 

 

Roger shares his poem ‘Janet Kay sings ‘Silly Games’ live on Top of the Pops, 1979’

 

Apples and Snakes:The Podcast is hosted by Yomi Sode with Sound production by Drew at Lab Studios.

S3 EP11 | BREIS - Its important to feel seen

In our latest episode Yomi talks with Breis about balancing his life as a poet, author, hip hop educator and MC. They discuss business in poetry and Breis reflects on some of his proudest moments and how his work and outlook have evolved over time.

Breis shares his poem ‘Only Human’

Apples and Snakes:The Podcast is hosted by Yomi Sode with Sound production by Drew at Lab Studios.