Kill The Poet

ANOTHER EPISODE!!!! We're wrapping our season with an amazing, multifaceted artist that goes by the name of Mr. Chai Tea. We listened to two of his pieces, "GOAT" and "I'm A Slut". Both pieces take a dive into his self image and what poetry means for him. Prepare yourself for the laughs and the magnificence of the one, the only, MR. CHAI TEA! Follow Chai on IG: @mr.chai_tea Follow the rest of the crew too: @yungtoledo_ @iakolok @covix_ @killthepoet_

We had on a powerhouse of a poet for this episode, Miss Magdalena! We sat down and talked about her poem, The DJ's Daughter, and how tough it is when you know a parent has gone through a similar cycle that you're going through. Plus, we talk about why, as poets, we do what we do and our motivations for it. You don't wanna miss this one! Follow Magdalena on IG: @dachunkywritingjunkie Follow the rest of the crew too: @yungtoledo_ @iakolok @covix_ @killthepoet_

We sat down with our long time friend Liz to listen to her poem "To A Real One". Tune in to hear about how cycles can affect your day to day and things you can do to identify them and begin the process of healing. Follow Liz on IG @guccciliiz Follow the pod @killthepoet_ Kolo: @iakolok Toledo: @yungtoledo_ Covix: @covix_

The man, the myth, the Messiah. We sit down with our boy and discuss the struggles of trying to navigate this large and confusing world after listening to his piece "Ikea" and figure out why it's difficult to put it together. Follow him on IG! @itsthemessiah

Episode 3!! We kick back and chat with our boy Aaron as he talks about his poem, Inner Child. It's very powerful when you are able to look back and understand why or how certain patterns can stem from experiences that we had when we were young. Tap in and let us know in the comments below your thoughts and experiences!

EPISODE 2!!! We sat down with our friend Abeni Moreno to talk about her poems The Morning You Saw Me and Chris Cries Continuously. It's not easy dealing with someone that you are physically intimate with and find out it was all for naught. TAP INNNN Her Ig is @iztaluna!

T/W: There is discussion of sexual assault in this episode AND WE'RE BACK!!! We sat down with Chris Siders a few months ago to talk a little bit about his two poems "As My Past Hangs Seductively Off the Corner of Your Mouth" and "Mockingbird". We talk about Chris' past and how it has led him to struggle with intimacy. At the time of recording, Chris had just released an album. Now, he has a deluxe of that album as well as a new EP out too! Follow the link below to support! https://linktr.ee/ChrisSiders?fbclid=PAAaYc0wbcr5k3hmeWXJrNWEbjSJotTRFm74A3WKlUMZlwMkFsV70c6Blhg90

SEASON FINALE!! We sat down with Miss Lolo Wink and talked about her poems The Creation and Art Imitating Life. One piece looking deeply into oneself and another looking deeply into the world around us. There are some real gems in this one and you do NOT wanna miss it.

Episode 10! We sat down with our friend OD to talk about her poem "The Time You Owe Me" and about the pain that comes from getting your time wasted and more. You won't wanna miss this one! IG: Sativasolana Twitter: @tiodali

And we're back! We sat down with our friend David who was one of our headliners at the KTP Lounge! We listened to his poems Double Cheeseburger and I Am Enough and talk about overcoming the self talk that holds us back!

We sit down with our friend Priscila and talk about her poems Radar and Dark Skies and City Lights. As Toledo quickly learned, Radar has no inspirations from naval early warning equipment. Kick back, relax, and dive in to what it takes to use your art to heal. Priscila's IG: @priscilaaa @yungtoledo_ @iakolok @killthepoet_

What would you tell yourself 5 years ago? Its 2022 and 5 years ago it was 2017. What would you talk about with your past self. Kolo Kai and Young Toledo talk about exactly and more. TAP INNNNN

We invite another return guest from our very first season! Elliot comes through and talks about their Untitled poem. We explore what it means to find real love whether its love for a person or love for yourself. Check it out!!!

We sit down with our boy Jay (@thatdudeJ) once again and talk about his poems On Our Way To The Concert She Asked, and Another Non-Date with a Beautiful Woman. We also talk a little bit about his book, Lessons on Repeat. Link to his book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B091WL6G72 Jay: @thatdudeJ Kolokai: iakolok Toledo: @yungtoledo_

How does someone stay grounded in their hopes? How do you know if you're actually just delusional? Young Toledo and Kolo Kai close out the year talking about those questions and more! Be sure to tune in next week for our next episode.

When do you know you're delusional? Young Toledo and Kolo Kai discuss what it means to be delusional vs. hopeful after listening to Toledo's poem Delusion. Part 2 drops 12/31

Love and friendship. What more is there? Young Toledo and Kolo Kai sit down with Tristan to talk about his poems Lost and Gone and My Favorite Pastime

It takes a long time for a caterpillar to become a butterfly while in a chrysalis. Young Toledo and Kolo Kai talk about endurance and what it takes to power through a long journey. Part 2 available on Patreon!

Young Toledo and Kolo Kai explore Conflict between people as well as the effects of words can have on said people. Both poems written and performed by Young Toledo.

We got the chance to talk with our friend Jay about his poem "Party in Carson", his new book Lessons on Repeat, a preview of music that is coming exclusively to the Patreon, and so so much more. TAP IN! Jay's Instagram: @thatdudej Link to his book! https://www.amazon.com/Lessons-Repeat-Jayshawnd-McWilliams/dp/B08LNN57PL Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KillThePoet