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The mission of this Music Poetry Podcast is to provide the essence of poetry in motion promoting peace, love and growth for the existence of humanity and the culture. This show will motivate, educate and inspire you with spoken word through cultural expression.
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Art as Coping: Tristan Buttigieg Discusses Creativity and Resilience, Plus Spoken Word on Identity, Grief, and Discipline (opens the original)
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This program features spoken word poetry and discussions regarding the intersection of artistic expression and mental health. Guest Spotlight Donavan LeDean interviews Tristan Buttigieg , a self-taught multidisciplinary artist, about his journey through music and poetry. Tristan discusses his early influences, including Jimi Hendrix and Bob Dylan , and how he developed a gritty writing style. He shares how managing type one diabetes and facing bullying served as catalysts for using art as a copi
Mei-Mei Mijares and Fellow Poets Explore Mental Health, Identity, and Resilience (opens the original)
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Donavan LeDean hosts "Next Man Up, Poetry in Motion," a radio show focused on mental health advocacy through spoken word. Guest Mei-Mei Mijares, a Filipino American poet, discusses her journey with mental health, influenced by her traditional Filipino upbringing and experiences as an army brat. She emphasizes the importance of poetry as a form of expression and resistance, particularly in a technologically panopticon society. Mei-Mei shares her book "Unabashed," available at Barnes & Noble and B
Internationally Ranked Las Vegas Poet Alaina Noelle Shares Her Journey Through Off-the-Dome Poetry, Resilience, and Life After Death (opens the original)
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Donavan LeDean hosts a poetry show featuring Alaina Noelle, an internationally ranked poet from Las Vegas. Alaina shares her journey into poetry, starting from her early love for words and a pivotal sixth-grade poetry workshop. She discusses her experiences performing nationwide with the Spotlight Slam team and the impact of off-the-dome poetry on audience engagement. Alaina emphasizes the importance of life after death and the message of resilience in her performances. The show also features va
Donavan LeDean Hosts Guest Protected Poet on a Mental Health Poetry Show, Discusses His Acting Debut in "Back in the Day," and Poets Perform Works on Resilience and Growth (opens the original)
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Donavan LeDean hosts a poetry show focused on mental health, featuring Protected Poet. He discusses his road trip experiences, national recognition, and acting debut in the 2026 musical "Back in the Day." He emphasizes the importance of authenticity and unity in the poetry community, noting the need for cross-promotion among platforms. He shares his journey, including a pivotal audition experience. The show also features various poets performing their works, addressing themes of resilience, pers
Next Man Up, Poetry in Motion: Yahya and Living Room Poetry Turn Spoken Word into Social Change (opens the original)
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Donavan LeDean hosts "Next Man Up, Poetry in Motion," a show focused on promoting mental health through spoken word. Guest Yahya, a Las Vegas spoken word artist, discusses his journey from high school rap battles to performing poetry with his group, Living Room Poetry. Yahya emphasizes the importance of poetry in addressing social issues and educating the public. He shares his marketing strategy of personal engagement and the organic growth of Living Room Poetry. The show also features various p
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