National Poetry Slam, Judgement Day Edition. Our third NPS show is packed with awesome, including recaps of all the bouts, analysis of all the semifinal matchups, and the exclusive announcement of the location of this year's NUPIC slam! Featuri

Episode 19: WoWPS 4

Mar 24th, 2014

The 2014 Women of the World Poetry Slam ended with an unforgettable final stage. Whether you didn't get to see it, or you just want to re-live the magic, Slam Center's got you covered. Join host Melissa Newman-Evans and correspondents Rachel Wi

Episode 18: WoWPS 3

Mar 23rd, 2014

Friday night at the 2014 Women of the World Poetry Slam gave us some incredible performances and memorable moments. It also gave host Melissa Newman-Evans and the rest of the Slam Center team a reason to stay up until 2:30 AM. Did you know ther

Episode 17: WoWPS 2

Mar 22nd, 2014

Thursday night…continued. On this episode we have Rachel Wiley and Denise Jolly covering the remaining bouts from Thursday night, plus an interview with the amazing Janae Johnson. Slam Center is sponsored by Black Key Press. Special thanks to K

Episode 16: WoWPS 1

Mar 21st, 2014

Join host Melissa Newman-Evans and an all-star cast of correspondents in the first installment of Slam Center's coverage of the 2014 Women of the World Poetry Slam. Scores, analysis—we've got it all! Even an interview with a mysterious (and ano

Episode 15: IWPS 3

Oct 12th, 2013

In case you didn't hear, Final Stage at the 2013 Individual World Poetry Slam ended with an historic first. Hear the story from special correspondents Jesse Parent, Greg Harries, and Chris August. Then, analyze the crud out of that story with t

Episode 14: IWPS 2

Oct 5th, 2013

The second night of the Individual World Poetry Slam is always full of surprises, and this year was no exception. Hear about all the action first-hand from Bobby Crawford, Karen G., Carrie Rudzinski, Greg Harries, Chris August, Sam Mercer, Ed M

Episode 13: IWPS 1

Oct 5th, 2013

Your favorite poetry slam podcast is back! This time, we're bringing you re-caps and analysis from the 2013 Individual World Poetry Slam in Spokane, WA. Learn all about IWPS from defending 2012 champion Ed Mabrey. Then find out what went down i

Episode 12: NPS 2013: Finals

Aug 17th, 2013

Episode 12, National Poetry Slam Finals -- It all comes down to this. Four teams enter. One is crowned champion. Additionally, Rachel eats a cucumber. SlamCenter goes round by round for the grand finale of the National Poetry Slam. Featuring Ra

Episode 11: NPS 2013: Semi-Final Madness

Aug 16th, 2013

Semi-Final Madness -- The SlamCenter crew brings you recaps of every semi-finals bout. Find out who made finals, and who we think will win it all! Featuring Laura Yes-Yes, Alvin Lau, Kemi Alabi, Paulie Lipman, Rachel McKibbens, Cassandra de Alb

Episode 9: NPS 2013: Night Two

Aug 14th, 2013

National Poetry Slam 2013, Night Two: SlamCenter breaks down all of Wednesday's bouts. Who locked up their place in semis? Who got robbed? Who completely horrified the audience? Our team breaks down all that and more. Plus, a special interview

Episode 8: NPS 2013: Night One

Aug 13th, 2013

National Poetry Slam 2013, Night One: The SlamCenter team breaks down every single bout from Tuesday's preliminaries. Which teams tied for first? Which teams came from behind to win? You'll hear all that and more inside. Featuring Rachel McKibb

Episode 7: The Big NPS Preview Show

Aug 9th, 2013

The Big NPS Preview Show —; This is it folks: SlamCenter runs through the National Poetry Slam schedule, highlighting the can't-miss bouts and side events with special guest Simone Beaubien! Plus Any Locke gives traveling poets a guide to Bosto

Episode 6: Throwdown at the Lounge

Jul 1st, 2013

With nationals fast approaching, the Slamcenter crew covers one last regional 4x4 bout. This bout featured the Lizard Lounge, Urbana, Providence, and Mill City. Who came out on top and why? We each give our own 3-minute assessments. Plus, the d

Episode 5: One Slam, Five Takes

Jun 28th, 2013

Five members of the SlamCenter crew attend the same 4X4 bout--and each give their own, unique three-minute and ten second recap. Featuring Melissa Newman-Evans, Joe Stohlman, and Andy Locke, and hosted as ever by Kevin Spak and Zeke Russell.

Episode 4: Mill City, Providence, and Port Veritas

May 10th, 2013

SlamCenter recaps and breaks down the Providence, Lowell, and Port Veritas team selection slams. Featuring Marlon Carey, Joe Stohlman, and special guest Tatyana Brown.

Episode 3: Slam Free or Die and Lizard Lounge

Apr 30th, 2013

NorthBEAST Team Selection Madness, Part 1: The SlamCenter crew breaks down all the team selection slams for Manchester's Slam Free or Die and the Lizard Lounge Poetry Slam in Cambridge! Featuring commentary and analysis from Marlon Carey, Melis

Episode 2: Boston Poetry Slam Finals

Mar 18th, 2013

SlamCenter covers the 2013 Boston Poetry Slam Team Finals. It's all right here, from chants of "Ed!" to exclusive interviews.

Episode 1: Boston Poetry Slam Semi-Finals

Feb 25th, 2013

The first release of an all-poetry, all-slam sportscast, this episode of SlamCenter chronicles the triumphs and tragedies of the Boston Poetry Slam February Team Selection Semi-Finals at the Cantab Lounge.

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