The Spoken World Podcast

The Spoken World Podcast
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The Spoken World Podcast

Spoken Word is truth from broken pieces of our hearts that bleed from our pen to paper. When we share the experiences and inspiration behind the worlds we create on paper with different parts of the world, we realize that we are really not as different as we like to think we are.

  1. 11/11/2021

    A Golden Heart Part 2

    The journey to Max and Keira's Law. How 12 year old max, diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, a condition where his heart was too large to pump blood around his body effectively, fought for his life in the hopes that he would get a heart donor on time. Paul and Emma Johnson take us along on this journey in the book, A Golden Heart where despite all odds, they held on to faith, love and hope that there would be light at the end of the tunnel. For more information: BBC News Organ Donor Law Change Named after Max and Kiera Winsford and Middlewich Guardian https://www.rotarygbi.org/magazine/august-september-2019/max-and-keiras-law/ https://www.fhlta.org.uk/maxs-story/ Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com CREDITS Logo by WillBe.Creative Podcast Theme Song Boys No Dey Smile by MEMA Music Transition Music from YouTube Audio Library Please support the podcast by following, subscribing, sharing and donating (donate link here) so that we can continue to give you great content that you love! Visit our website for more information. Follow Huwa on Instagram and TikTok Follow The Spoken World Podcast on Instagram

    20 min

  2. 11/11/2021

    A Golden Heart Part 1

    The journey to Max and Keira's Law. How 12 year old max, diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, a condition where his heart was too large to pump blood around his body effectively, fought for his life in the hopes that he would get a heart donor on time. Paul and Emma Johnson take us along this journey in the book, A Golden Heart where despite all odds, they held on to faith, love and hope that there would be light at the end of the tunnel. For more information: BBC News Organ Donor Law Change Named after Max and Kiera Winsford and Middlewich Guardian  https://www.rotarygbi.org/magazine/august-september-2019/max-and-keiras-law/ https://www.fhlta.org.uk/maxs-story/  Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com CREDITS Logo by WillBe.Creative Podcast Theme Song Boys No Dey Smile by MEMA Music Transition Music from YouTube Audio Library Please support the podcast by following, subscribing, sharing and donating (donate link here) so that we can continue to give you great content that you love! Visit our website for more information. Follow Huwa on Instagram and TikTok Follow The Spoken World Podcast on Instagram

    22 min

  3. 04/15/2021

    Sex Is Art

    On this Episode we talk to the founders of Sexquisite Events, Maedb Joy and Carmen Ali. Maedb Joy is the founder of Sexquisite Events, a community arts project for sex workers. She is also 1/3 of the poetry writing collective, Women of Words. She has notably performed for The Barbican, Beaconsfield Gallery Vauxhall, Islington Mill, Manchester and represented the Guildhall School of Music and Drama at the National Poetry Slam UniSlam for three years running. Since her recent graduation from drama school, she has been nominated for the Evening Standard Future Theatre Fund and run several poetry workshops on a regular basis. Carmen Ali is a multi-discliplined performer and writer, co-artistic director of Sexquisite Events and co-organiser & dancer at virtual strip club Cybertease. She is a passionate sex worker activist, and is committed to increasing safety for all sex workers and decreasing stigma  CREDITS  Logo by WillBe.Creative  Podcast Theme Song Boys No Dey Smile by MEMA Music  Transition Music from YouTube Audio Library  Please support the podcast by following, subscribing, sharing and donating (donate link here) so that we can continue to give you great content that you love! Visit our website for more information.  Follow Huwa on Instagram and TikTok  Follow The Spoken World Podcast on Instagram

    34 min

  4. 04/01/2021

    Man Of Action

    I'm back! It's Season Four of the podcast by storytellers for storytellers with the amazing Steven T. Seagle from Man Of Action, the creators of Ben 10, Generator Rex and Big Hero Six! We get to listen to his journey and the complexities of comic book writing and how to stay young and fresh in the demanding world of creativity.  Follow Steven T. Seagle on Twitter Learn more about Man Of Action on their website. CREDITS Logo by WillBe.Creative Podcast Theme Song Boys No Dey Smile by MEMA Music Ben Ten Theme Song on YouTube Transition Music from YouTube Audio Library Please support the podcast by following, subscribing, sharing and donating (donate link here) so that we can continue to give you great content that you love! Visit our website for more information. Follow Huwa on Instagram and TikTok  Follow The Spoken World Podcast on Instagram and Twitter

    32 min

  5. 12/03/2020

    Thriving In Sex Work - Part Two

    It's part two with real and authentic sex workers and former sex worker Lola Davina, discussing relationships, marriage and self care in the sex industry.  In the Part One of this series, we introduced the sex workers from Nigeria; Patience and Ejiro, and the US, Amy and Lola and why and how they got into the profession. Help Us Create More Content Like This By Donating right here: https://dashboard.flutterwave.com/donate/totv43vrt1po You can find out more about Lola Davina by checking out her website: https://www.loladavina.com/ Follow Amy Taylor On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amytaylorla/ For more information about NSWA, their helpline and events: https://www.nswp.org/members/africa/nigeria-sex-workers-association-precious-jewels CREDITS: Intro/Outro music by Mema Music - Boys No Dey Smile https://www.instagram.com/mema_music/ Interlude: Music by Dominique https://www.instagram.com/vint.agey/

    37 min

  6. 11/26/2020

    Thriving In Sex Work - Part One

    Raised in a society that believes sexuality which is unfairly skewed towards women, we are curious about women who offer services in the sex industry. Retired Sex Worker, Lola Davina shares her journey and experiences in her book, Thriving In Sex Work. We are joined by private model, Amy Taylore from LA, USA and members of The Nigerian Sex Workers Association, NSWA to talk stigma, mental health, consent, security, good and bad times involved in working in the sex work industry. In the Part One of this series, we introduce the sex workers from Nigeria; Patience and Ejiro, and the US, Amy and Lola and why and how they got into the profession. Help Us Create More Content Like This By Donating right here: https://dashboard.flutterwave.com/donate/totv43vrt1po You can find out more about Lola Davina by checking out her website: https://www.loladavina.com/ Follow Amy Taylor On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amytaylorla/ For more information about NSWA, their helpline and events: https://www.nswp.org/members/africa/nigeria-sex-workers-association-precious-jewels CREDITS: Intro/Outro music by Mema Music - Boys No Dey Smile https://www.instagram.com/mema_music/ Interlude: Music by Dominique https://www.instagram.com/vint.agey/

    39 min

  7. 11/19/2020

    Berlin Syndrome

    AFRICA IS BLEEDING. Find out more about what's happening and how you can help here: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-54678345 **************************************************************************************** That moment when a passionate one night stand becomes more... much more. And no, I don't mean the sappy love story that ends up with them getting married and having two adorable children. I mean the charming lover locking you up in an isolated building with thick glass and a heavily locked door. Pretty tempting right? Berlin syndrome is a book turned movie about an adventurous young photographer, Claire, who meets a charming young German teacher, Andy, in her travel to Germany. They hit it off pretty quickly... then everything goes dark pretty quickly. SPOILER ALERT! Andy is a psychopath who holds Claire hostage in his house leaving her desperate to get out. Does she get out? Join us on this episode with the author of the book MELANIE JOOSTEN as we discuss toxic relationships and her debut novel turn big screen movie. Want to help us create amazing content like this every Thursday? Rate, Review, SHARE and DONATE

    29 min

  8. 10/29/2020

    Three Seconds (The Informer)

    AFRICA IS BLEEDING.  Find out more about what's happening and how you can help here: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-54678345  **************************************************************************************** What is the justification for violence? Why do criminals think the way they do and can society do a better job of rehabilitation in order to provide a safer society?  On this episode we are joined by Anders Roslund. Anders has published ten novels to date as part of the successful writing duos Roslund & Hellström and Roslund & Thunberg. His books have been read by millions and he is the recipient of numerous prestigious international awards. Sweet Dreams is the second novel published under Roslund’s full name.  Our focus is on one of the books he wrote with Borge Hellström which has been adapted to the 2019 movie, The Informer. The casts consist of great characters; Joel Kinnaman from Altered Carbon Season 1, Common and other talented actors. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @TheSpokenWorld and Twitter @TheSpokenWorldP for updates on our next guests, book giveaways and our virtual open mic. You can find out more about Anders and his work here: https://www.salomonssonagency.se/anders-roslund/

    36 min
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Spoken Word is truth from broken pieces of our hearts that bleed from our pen to paper. When we share the experiences and inspiration behind the worlds we create on paper with different parts of the world, we realize that we are really not as different as we like to think we are.

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  • Creator
    The Spoken World Podcast
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2021
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © The Spoken World Podcast
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