Episodes

  • Episode 2: The Get Me High Lounge and Beyond (with Special Guest Jean Howard)

    Episode 2: The Get Me High Lounge and Beyond (with Special Guest Jean Howard)
    May 8 2024

    In this episode, Marc and Mark are joined by Slam Poet alum, Jean Howard, to talk about the early days
    in the evolution of the slam at Butchies’ Get Me High Lounge in the much-changed Wicker Park.
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    45 mins
  • Episode 1: Origins of the Uptown Poetry Slam

    Episode 1: Origins of the Uptown Poetry Slam
    Apr 4 2024

    In this episode, Marc Kelly Smith, the founder of the poetry slam movement, traces its origins from a Chicago jazz lounge to a global phenomenon that merges performance with poetry. He highlights the transformative power of slams in fostering community and empowering diverse voices, showcasing the movement's lasting impact on the art of spoken word.
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    36 mins