Whispers And Growls

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The Whispers and Growls podcast is a symphony of voice in motion. Here, I whisper poems like secrets, breathe life into scripts, and stretch my voice across tone and texture. Each episode is a step toward mastery, a call to those who write, read, and revel in sound.

  1. JAN 31

    Exploring Grief Through Poetry With Wendy Okeke

    Introducing Wendy Okeke and her collection of poems: Grief's First Kiss Is An Avalanche.This is the first time I've sat down with an author/poet to go through their works. I've found this episode that much more profound whilst editing and reflecting on the passing of my own father, a few months after filming with Wendy.Find out more about her:https://www.wendyokeke.com/

    36 min

  2. 11/21/2025

    Exploring Biblical Poetry With Idy Archibong

    I receive many requests to read from some interesting books in the Bible. Today I've got some help from the wonderful Idy Archibong to explore them.Check her out here: https://www.youtube.com/@IdyArchibong https://www.instagram.com/idy.archibong

    31 min

  3. 09/18/2025

    Live Requests III - Poetry And Short Stories

    Elizabeth BullardJoan JohnNabis ink Sharil MillerStella EnyinaAminat SanniTomi AdeyemiAlicia TanDaniel OrekoyaSupport Me On Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/c/FirstRoomWebsite https://www.michaeleok.com/Gear-----------------------------Camera Sony FX30Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 GMicro HDMI to HDMI Cable4K HDMI to USB Capture CardLightingAputure Amaran 150CAputure Amaran LensLens IrisC StandSound Shure SM57Audio-Technica A2020Audio-Technica M20XBT Wireless Headphone BlackAudio-Technica ATH-M20X Professional Monitor HeadphonesFocusrite Scarlett 18i8 3rd Gen USB Audio InterfaceDigital Audio Workstation: Ableton LiteMy Non-Native Plugins:Bertom Denoiser:https://www.bertomaudio.com/denoiser-classic.htmlKaussa Efekto Silencer Noise Gate:https://www.kuassa.com/products/efektor-silencer/TAL Reverb:https://tal-software.com/products/tal-reverb-4

    38 min

  4. 08/30/2025

    King Krule, Frank Ocean & Thrice | Songs As Poems And Philosophy With Deji Osikoya

    You know I enjoy my song lyrics here and there. This time I have a guest with me...Nigerian Talent Dejo Osikoya joins me to break down a few songs he's enjoyed. I also give him a piece of some of my favourite lyrics. Oh! For the love of words. Listen as we also stray and talk through some philosophical matters, our approach to creativity and self-expression.

    50 min

  5. 08/13/2025

    Live Requests II - Poetry And Short Stories

    Another round of live requests, though this time I test out a new infrastructure.Sign up on my website as a writer to know when the new submission slots are availablehttps://michaeleok.com/ Submissions fromPatreon: T. Reichert Other Writers: Elizabeth bullard Aminat Sanni Ajla Mehić Benita Shammah Etieno Essien Nkwachukwu Philip Udeme Jedidiah Orakpo Rua Professor Henrique Costa Ositelu Mia Sharil Miller Tomi Adeyemi Tierra Cox Tahreeq Meyer Rebecca Ogunnaike

    33 min

  6. 08/07/2025

    The Quiet Voice Behind Powerful Poetry ft. Havfy ​

    It was an honour to sit down with such a talented...skilled..multi-award wining poet... inspirational...activist...chai! What more can I say! But what a twist...she is...shy??? Sit with us as we work through her poetry and story on this episode of Whispers And Growls. Shall I make it my life's mission to get her to growl one day?😈 Her poems at:03:40 - To My Village People21:59 - A Hopeless Romantic

    34 min

  7. 07/31/2025

    Vocal Play - Good Little Girl - Marshall Lee #adventure

    I'm out of practice time to get back into the lab...

    13 min

  8. 07/17/2025

    Love Poems In Yoruba - Àrẹ̀mọ Yusuf Àlàbí Balógun

    What does a love poem sound like in Yoruba. I sat down with one of the poets who performed at Serenade Lagos to go through his poetry. Yusuf Àlàbí Balógun (Àrẹ̀mọ Gemini) is a multifaceted artist, poet, storyteller, TEDx speaker and art specialist, with a core focus in Yorùbá arts and culture. Recipient of Horn of Afroclassical Merit Award for excellence in the propagation of arts and culture (2018), his art is guided by so many drives, one of which is to sell out the O2 Arena, London for Yorùbá oral arts. His art is heavily influenced by grassroot realities, female emancipation, marginalised tales and historical preservation.

    1h 9m
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The Whispers and Growls podcast is a symphony of voice in motion. Here, I whisper poems like secrets, breathe life into scripts, and stretch my voice across tone and texture. Each episode is a step toward mastery, a call to those who write, read, and revel in sound.

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  • Creator
    First Room
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © First Room
  • Show Website
    Whispers And Growls