29 episodes
Apples and Snakes: The Podcast Apples and Snakes
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- Society & Culture
Through conversations and performances from award-winning poets, rappers and artists such as Caleb Femi, Kat François and Eklipse, Yomi will explore what it means to be Black, British and a poet or spoken word artist.
Each episode – released in two parts – will give a greater insight into the journeys of some of the UK’s most celebrated voices.
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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. -
S3 EP10 | Miss Jacqui - It takes a lot of heart
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
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
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
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
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.