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Apples and Snakes is England's leading spoken word poetry organisation, with artists at its heart. Spoken word trailblazers, we exist to champion the development of extraordinary artists, amplify ignored voices and to challenge expectations of what poetry is and can be. Our latest audio project – Apples and Snakes: The Podcast, explores what it means to be Black, British and a poet or spoken word artist. Apples and Snakes: The Podcast was produced by Natalie Fiawoo, with audio production by Drew Horley for The Lab Studios. The Podcast will be available to listen to and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and all other podcast platforms.
Episodes
![S3 EP14 | Jeremiah Brown - Its a journey](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/11727719/A_S_The_Podcast_505ypnb_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
S3 EP14 | Jeremiah Brown - Its a journey
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
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](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/11727719/A_S_The_Podcast_505ypnb_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
S3 EP13 | Courtney Conrad - Keeping the faith
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
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](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/11727719/A_S_The_Podcast_505ypnb_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday May 15, 2024
S3 EP12 | Roger Robinson on being unapologetically you
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Wednesday May 15, 2024
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](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/11727719/A_S_The_Podcast_505ypnb_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
S3 EP11 | BREIS - Its important to feel seen
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
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.
![S3 EP10 | Miss Jacqui - It takes a lot of heart](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/11727719/A_S_The_Podcast_505ypnb_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
S3 EP10 | Miss Jacqui - It takes a lot of heart
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
In this week's episode Yomi and Miss Jacqui discuss social influences, being a multidisciplinary artist and accessibility in the industry. Miss Jacqui talks about being human and how her work highlights the emotions that we all feel but don’t know how to articulate.
Miss Jacqui reads the poem version of her song ‘Body Beautiful’
![S3 EP09 | Ragz CV - It's all about the community](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/11727719/A_S_The_Podcast_505ypnb_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
S3 EP09 | Ragz CV - It's all about the community
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Yomi talks to Ryan about the power of community and the importance of supporting young people. Ryan plays homage to those who have fed into finding his purpose, whilst also speaking on the frustrations he experienced that have fuelled him towards his path.
Ryan reads his poem ‘Don't let the ends be the end’
Apples and Snakes: The Podcast is hosted by Yomi Sode with Sound production by Drew at Lab Studios.
![S3 EP08 | Joshua Idehen - You gotta get your hands dirty](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/11727719/A_S_The_Podcast_505ypnb_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
S3 EP08 | Joshua Idehen - You gotta get your hands dirty
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
This week, Yomi and Joshua discuss the “urgency” of writing. Joshua explores the impactful moments in his artistic career. Reminiscing on the integral people he’s met along the way, from poetry nights to performing to the King of Sweden on national television.
Joshua reads his poem ‘Its closing time’
Apples and Snakes: The Podcast is hosted by Yomi Sode with Sound production by Drew at Lab Studios.
![S3 EP07 | Roy McFarlane - You've got to speak your truth](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/11727719/A_S_The_Podcast_505ypnb_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
S3 EP07 | Roy McFarlane - You've got to speak your truth
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
In this episode, Yomi and Roy recognise the people and the environments that have created the poetry scene today. They talk on the process of publishing and how to maintain your voice and access rawness as you progress.
Roy reads his poem ‘To the Heron who stood with me in the ruins of another Black mans life, After Gwendolyn Brookes and Gill Scott Heron’
Apples and Snakes:The Podcast is hosted by Yomi Sode with Sound production by Drew at Lab Studios.
![S3 EP06 | Showing up with PA Bitez](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/11727719/A_S_The_Podcast_505ypnb_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
S3 EP06 | Showing up with PA Bitez
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Yomi speaks to PA Bitez on the power of the alter ego and being able enter the scene saying it all. They discuss the various entry points encountered, taking them into poetry and how cultures have impacted the vitality of their writing.
PA Bitez reads her poem ‘Thunder Music’
Apples and Snakes:The Podcast is hosted by Yomi Sode with Sound production by Drew at Lab Studios.
![S3 EP05 | Anthony Joseph - When you say ”I’m a poet” it’s a huge thing](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog11727719/AS_podcast_season_3_cover_1__q7mw35_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
S3 EP05 | Anthony Joseph - When you say ”I’m a poet” it’s a huge thing
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
In this episode, Yomi speaks to T.S Eliot prize winning Anthony Joseph on what it means to be a poet and the various transitions through that journey. Anthony touches on the different landscapes he’s encountered, from firstly being on stage in a rock band in the 80s to traveling the world and the surprising pleasures along the way.
Anthony reads his poem ‘Elbows of the land’
Apples and Snakes:The Podcast is hosted by Yomi Sode with Sound production by Drew at Lab Studios.