On Poemcast, host Sarah Pham will introduce you to guest poets, writers, and UW students who will read their poetry, discuss its meaning, and even rhyme and reason you into loving poetry again. From original slam poetry to published literature, the vibe is always where the artist takes it, be it lighthearted to philosophical to quirky to sorrowful.
Poetry for Pride Month
In honor, celebration, and support of Pride Month, Sarah reads poetry by Regie Cabico, Alok Vaid-Menon, Frank Bidart, and Ocean Vuong. Instagram: @sar.pham
6/1/2021 • 11 minutes, 36 seconds
Abbegail Louie: Where I’m From
Abbegail Louie (she/they) performs powerful spoken word poetry on Filipino American history, identity, and activism as well as her personal experience as an Asian American. Insta: @abbegaillouie
5/19/2021 • 25 minutes, 34 seconds
Sam Seaver: For My Mother
Sam Seaver (she/her) performs one of her favorite poems in honor of her mother and tells the story behind why and how she founded Poetry Club. Poetry Club meets on Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30PM on Zoom. Email Sam at samsea22@uw.edu to join! Follow UW Poetry Club on Instagram @uwpoetryclub.
5/5/2021 • 18 minutes, 24 seconds
Em: Control
Em (she/they) performs a poem about bipolar and her relationship with music, art, poetry, social justice, and journalism. Follow her music on Instagram and Spotify @opalmoonn.
4/21/2021 • 14 minutes, 16 seconds
Liz Mugho: I Don't Want to Get Out of Bed & You Were My First Heartbreak
Liz Mugho writes about her experiences of not wanting to get up in the morning, her first heartbreak, and how she finds writing inspiration in music. Follow her poetry on instagram @what.shewrote
4/7/2021 • 16 minutes, 50 seconds
Bella Brown: The End Can Happen Anytime
UW Student Bella Brown shares two spoken word poems about losing her grandmother and how she has dealt with the aftermath of that tragedy. Twitter: @isabellagbrown Insta: @isa.brown.
