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Apples and Snakes: The Podcast

Apples and Snakes

Apples and Snakes is England"s leading spoken word poetry organisation, with artists at its heart. Spoken word trailblazers, we exist to champion the development of extraordinary artists, amplify ignored voices and to challenge expectations of what poetry is and can be. Our latest audio project – Apples and Snakes: The Podcast, explores what it means to be Black, British and a poet or spoken word artist. Apples and Snakes: The Podcast was produced by Natalie Fiawoo, with audio production by Drew

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S4 EP 8 | El Crisis

Apples and Snakes: The Podcast ·

2025/12/09

Word. Power. Sound. These are the connotations synonymous with El Crisis. Known for his fusion of rap, chant, gospel, song and storytelling, El Crisis has been described as a “modern day Griot and Bard” and has a substantial catalogue of works that spans over 67 pieces. In this episode, the conversation takes an analytical look at how community and music build the voice. He shares his poem ‘Free man’ and together they discuss performance as a form of ancestral connection, staying present in the

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S4 EP 4 | Travis Alabanza

Apples and Snakes: The Podcast ·

2025/11/11

Poet. Performer. Cultural changemaker. In just a few years Travis Alabanza has become one of the most exciting young performance artists in the queer arts scene. In this episode, Travis joins Yomi to unpack how poetry has sparked their wider creativity from fashion and theatre to fearless performance. They dive into their groundbreaking sell-out show ‘Burgerz’ and explore how lived experience can be transformed into electrifying art. Plus, Travis and Yomi react to a performance by poet Joelle

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S4 EP 3 | Salena Godden

Apples and Snakes: The Podcast ·

2025/11/04

Her poems are gritty and fierce, and she is a bold and fearless author, memoirist, broadcaster and poet of Jamaican-Irish heritage. Salena Godden and Yomi get to grips in an intimate conversation around the duality of the artist - from writing monster to gigging monster, and the solitude of creation against the performance on stage. She performs her poem ‘Our Anarchy’ - a poem that asks us feel deeply, resist, and reassemble what’s been broken. This episode explores the emotional cost of creativity

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S4 EP 2 | Dean Atta

Apples and Snakes: The Podcast ·

2025/10/28

Filmmaker, poet and writer for all ages, award-winning Dean Atta is also a member of Malika’s Poetry Kitchen and a patron of LGBT+ History Month. He encourages writers to lean all the way into topics they love, no matter how small or niche. His works are celebrated for tackling themes of racism and self-acceptance. He’s the author of the poetry collection ‘There Is (Still) Love Here’ and the YA verse novels ‘The Black Flamingo’ (which won the Stonewall Book Award) and ‘Only on the Weekends’. Dean

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S3 EP20 | Amen Noir - Maintaining Presence

Apples and Snakes: The Podcast ·

2025/04/23

In the final episode of the season, Amen Noir and Yomi talk on the spoken word scene over the years and what gives strength to presence on stage, they touch on music and the power of harnessing your vulnerability. They discuss the importance of archiving in documenting the Black British cultural journey within the scene. Apples and Snakes: The Podcast is hosted by Yomi Sode with Sound production by Drew at Lab Studios.

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S3 EP19 | Belinda Zhawi - Connecting to your voice

Apples and Snakes: The Podcast ·

2025/04/16

Yomi is joined by Belinda Zhawi where they delve into how Belinda uses sound and voice in her work to transport audiences. They discuss the influences that fed into their craft and the legacies and contexts that come into storytelling. Belinda shares her poem ‘Sin Blue Note’ Apples and Snakes: The Podcast is hosted by Yomi Sode with Sound production by Drew at Lab Studios.

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S3 EP18 | Asmaa Jama - Honour your words

Apples and Snakes: The Podcast ·

2025/04/09

In this episode, Yomi is joined by Asmaa Jama. They talk about the interdependencies that writing and visuals have had on Asmaa’s work and creative journey. They discuss the importance of embodying and honouring your words through your work, allowing yourself to take up space and reach audiences. Asmaa shares her poem ‘Sympathy for Ishaq, after Ladan Osman’ Apples and Snakes: The Podcast is hosted by Yomi Sode with Sound production by Drew at Lab Studios.

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S3 EP16 | Vanessa Kisuule - The power of performance

Apples and Snakes: The Podcast ·

2024/11/06

This week, Yomi speaks to Vanessa Kisuule where they talk on the transformative power of performance. This episode delves into evolution of craft, the balance between page and stage and the profound impact of community and collaboration, discussing the richness of voices that are reshaping the poetry landscape. Vanessa shares her poem ‘Daffodil’ Apples and Snakes: The Podcast is hosted by Yomi Sode with Sound production by Drew at Lab Studios.

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S3 EP15 | Muneera Pilgrim - Witness your journey

Apples and Snakes: The Podcast ·

2024/09/25

In this week's episode, Muneera Pilgrim joins Yomi in discussing her experience as a poet, coming from a hip hop background. They touch on the journey you take in seeing your worth and believing in yourself and how they were able to embody that. Muneera shares her poem 'Dear Boy’ Apples and Snakes:The Podcast is hosted by Yomi Sode with Sound production by Drew at Lab Studios.

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S3 EP14 | Jeremiah Brown - Its a journey

Apples and Snakes: The Podcast ·

2024/06/19

In our latest episode, Yomi speaks to Jeremiah about his poetry journey, touching on the various mediums that Jeremiah has experimented with through his work. They talk on exploring poetry commercially, navigating poetry as a multidisciplinary artist and how you find yourself through these transitions. Jeremiah shares his poem 'On my paternal and maternal uncles, after Jennifer Chang' Apples and Snakes:The Podcast is hosted by Yomi Sode with Sound production by Drew at Lab Studios.

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S3 EP13 | Courtney Conrad - Keeping the faith

Apples and Snakes: The Podcast ·

2024/06/05

This week, Courtney joins Yomi in discussing what keeps them going. They touch on the value of community, taking things at your own pace and not limiting yourself. Courtney walks through different moments that have been pivotal, exploring religion, culture and other elements that feed into your authenticity. Courtney shares her poem ‘Extradition of Druglord Dudus Coke: Barbican Girl Dash Weh Tivoli Boy’. Apples and Snakes:The Podcast is hosted by Yomi Sode with Sound production by Drew at Lab

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S3 EP12 | Roger Robinson on being unapologetically you

Apples and Snakes: The Podcast ·

2024/05/15

In this week’s episode, Yomi speaks to Roger about his experience in different poetry scenes. They talk on the different dynamic talent that Roger has encountered and how it has highlighted the value of individuality. Roger discusses his relationship with music and how balancing different crafts feeds into his creativity. Roger shares his poem ‘Janet Kay sings ‘Silly Games’ live on Top of the Pops, 1979’ Apples and Snakes:The Podcast is hosted by Yomi Sode with Sound production by Drew at Lab

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S3 EP10 | Miss Jacqui - It takes a lot of heart

Apples and Snakes: The Podcast ·

2024/03/13

In this week's episode Yomi and Miss Jacqui discuss social influences, being a multidisciplinary artist and accessibility in the industry. Miss Jacqui talks about being human and how her work highlights the emotions that we all feel but don’t know how to articulate.Miss Jacqui reads the poem version of her song ‘Body Beautiful’

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S3 EP09 | Ragz CV - It's all about the community

Apples and Snakes: The Podcast ·

2024/02/28

Yomi talks to Ryan about the power of community and the importance of supporting young people. Ryan plays homage to those who have fed into finding his purpose, whilst also speaking on the frustrations he experienced that have fuelled him towards his path.Ryan reads his poem ‘Don't let the ends be the end’ Apples and Snakes: The Podcast is hosted by Yomi Sode with Sound production by Drew at Lab Studios.

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S3 EP08 | Joshua Idehen - You gotta get your hands dirty

Apples and Snakes: The Podcast ·

2024/02/14

This week, Yomi and Joshua discuss the “urgency” of writing. Joshua explores the impactful moments in his artistic career. Reminiscing on the integral people he’s met along the way, from poetry nights to performing to the King of Sweden on national television. Joshua reads his poem ‘Its closing time’ Apples and Snakes: The Podcast is hosted by Yomi Sode with Sound production by Drew at Lab Studios.

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S3 EP07 | Roy McFarlane - You've got to speak your truth

Apples and Snakes: The Podcast ·

2024/01/31

In this episode, Yomi and Roy recognise the people and the environments that have created the poetry scene today. They talk on the process of publishing and how to maintain your voice and access rawness as you progress. Roy reads his poem ‘To the Heron who stood with me in the ruins of another Black mans life, After Gwendolyn Brookes and Gill Scott Heron’ Apples and Snakes:The Podcast is hosted by Yomi Sode with Sound production by Drew at Lab Studios.

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S3 EP06 | Showing up with PA Bitez

Apples and Snakes: The Podcast ·

2024/01/17

Yomi speaks to PA Bitez on the power of the alter ego and being able enter the scene saying it all. They discuss the various entry points encountered, taking them into poetry and how cultures have impacted the vitality of their writing. PA Bitez reads her poem ‘Thunder Music’ Apples and Snakes:The Podcast is hosted by Yomi Sode with Sound production by Drew at Lab Studios.

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S3 EP05 | Anthony Joseph - When you say ”I’m a...

Apples and Snakes: The Podcast ·

2023/11/29

In this episode, Yomi speaks to T.S Eliot prize winning Anthony Joseph on what it means to be a poet and the various transitions through that journey. Anthony touches on the different landscapes he’s encountered, from firstly being on stage in a rock band in the 80s to traveling the world and the surprising pleasures along the way. Anthony reads his poem ‘Elbows of the land’ Apples and Snakes:The Podcast is hosted by Yomi Sode with Sound production by Drew at Lab Studios.

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S3 EP04 | Ty’rone Haughton - I’m not owed an audience

Apples and Snakes: The Podcast ·

2023/11/14

This week Yomi speaks with Ty’rone Haugton, founder and artistic director of Literati Arts,a non profit that promotes the art of poetry / spoken word and its role in community organising and healing. Ty’rone explores the sacrifices he has made to follow his path in poetry, the impact of Tupac and how the way poetry is taught in school kept him silent for 5 years. He reads his poem ‘Daddy don’t dance’ Apples and Snakes:The Podcast is hosted by Yomi Sode with Sound production by Drew at Lab

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S3 EP03 | Tolu Agbelusi - Sometimes, we just have to...

Apples and Snakes: The Podcast ·

2023/10/18

In this week's episode, Yomi and Tolu talk about the various pressures, obstacles and communities they have encountered over the years. They discuss the late writing nights, juggling work and writing and the complexity of trusting your voice. Tolu shares her poem ‘Things I can't say’ Apples and Snakes:The Podcast is hosted by Yomi Sode with Sound production by Drew at Lab Studios.

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