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Word Up Podcast's PodcastWU Pod S3E4 - Erik Adofo-MensahIn this episode last episode of 2020, Evy and Bill meet Erik, a serial entrepreneur, tour guide, DJ and musician. Erik opens up about his companies, struggle during the pandemic, becoming a DJ and much more...
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*Word Up Podcast will be back on Tuesday January 19th 2021
Guest: Erik Adofo-Mensah
Hosts: Evelina Kvartunaite & Bill Scurry
Production, Music & Engineering: Burgundy Sound Studio
Transcript: Janice Erlbaum
2020-12-0859 minWord Up Podcast's PodcastWU Podcast S3E3 - Kevin GroenIn this episode Evy and Bill have a talk with Kevin Groen. Behavioral change enthusiast and spoken word artist. Kevin shares about his life growing up in the country side compared to bigger cities, his experiences analyzing human behavior, getting into spoken word and much more...
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Guest: Kevin Groen
Hosts: Evelina Kvartunaite & Bill Scurry
Production, Music & Engineering: Burgundy Sound Studio
Transcript: Janice Erlbaum
2020-11-2450 minWord Up Podcast's PodcastWU Podcast S3E2 - Kemo CamaraIn this episode Evy and Bill have a conversation with the one and only Kemo Camara, founder of Omek. Kemo shares about his journey throughout continents, home, family and the origin of Omek.
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Guest: Kemo Camara
Hosts: Evelina Kvartunaite & Bill Scurry
Production, Music & Engineering: Burgundy Sound Studio
Transcript: Janice Erlbaum
2020-11-1056 minWord Up Podcast's PodcastWU Podcast S3E1 - Joshua BaumgartenA brand new season, with a new co-host and a familiar guest.
Evy and Bill welcome back the one and only Joshua Baumgarten.
The Haarlem based poet and musician shares about his trials and tribulations since his appearance in season 1, his band and the "stadsdichter" of Haarlem situation.
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Guest: Joshua Baumgarten
Hosts: Evelina Kvartunaite & Bill Scurry
Production, Music & Engineering: Burgundy Sound Studio
Transcript: Janice Erl...
2020-10-2751 min
Word Up Podcast's PodcastWord Up Podcast Season 3 TeaserWord Up Podcast is back!
Season 3 will start on Tuesday October 27th.
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Hosts: Evelina Kvartunaite & Bill Scurry
Music, mixing & production: Burgundy Sound Studio
2020-10-0602 minWord Up Podcast's PodcastWU Podcast S2E11 - Dub FXIn this season’s grand finale, Evy and Webster sit down with the one and only Dub FX before his show in the Melkweg (Amsterdam). Dub FX is a singer, writer, performer, globetrotter, family man and so much more. He opens up about his journey before the fame, his latest projects and more...
Especially for you, Dub FX released the live recording of his concert at Melkweg from March 7th 2020.
Word Up Podcast will be back with Season 3 in fall 2020.
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2020-05-1925 minWord Up Podcast's PodcastWU Podcast S2E10 - Storyteller Milda VarnauskaiteIn this episode Evy has a chat with the one and only Storyteller Milda Varnauskaite. Milda shares stories of her journey across Europe to become a storyteller and gives us an insight into the world of storytelling.
The next Word Up Podcast episode will be live on May 19th.
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Guest: Storyteller Milda Varnauskaite
Hosts: Evelina Kvartunaite
Production, Music & Engineering: Burgundy Sound
Transcript: Janice Erlbaum
2020-05-0534 minWord Up Podcast's PodcastWU Podcast S2E9 - Frank SheppardIn this episode Evy and Webster sit down with the talented Frank Sheppard, an actor writer, storyteller, producer, performer and so much more. Frank shares stories about his move to Amsterdam from the states, his ability to roll into many interesting jobs and situations and much more.
The next Word Up Podcast episode will be live on May 5th.
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Guest: Frank Sheppard
Hosts: Evelina Kvartunaite & Webster Muga...
2020-03-1752 minWord Up Podcast's PodcastWU Podcast S2E8 Janice ErlbaumAnother episode! And this time Evy and Webster talk to Janice Erlbaum who is a writer and former comedian and slam poet. Janice shares stories about becoming a writer in New York, legendary performances, homelessness and much more.
The next Word Up Podcast episode will be live on March 17th.
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Guest: Janice Erlbaum
Hosts: Evelina Kvartunaite & Webster Mugavazi
Production, Music & Engineering: Burgundy Sound
Transcript: Audrey...
2020-03-0337 minWord Up Podcast's PodcastWU Podcast S2E7 - Sass Rogando SasotIn this episode Evy and Webster sit down with Sass Rogando Sasot, a poet, writer, activist, techno DJ and teacher. Sass openly shares her journey to the Netherlands from the Philippines, activism and much more.
The next Word Up Podcast episode will be on March 3rd.
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Guest: Sass Rogando Sasot
Hosts: Evelina Kvartunaite & Webster Mugavazi
Production, Music & Engineering: Burgundy Sound
Transcript: Mia Randrianaivo
2020-02-1844 minWord Up Podcast's PodcastWU Podcast S2E6- #TBT: Audience FavoritesIn the first episode of this year we look back at your favorite episodes of 2019. Enjoy bits and pieces from the 10 most listened to episodes.
The next Word Up Podcast episode will be on February 18th.
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Guests: MP Yamfam, Zino Ainsley, Ard Kok, Ihaka, The Orator, David Chislett, Mérida Miller, Sydney Lowell, Joshua Baumgarten & Joseph Kearney
Hosts: Evelina Kvartunaite & Webster Mugavazi
Production, Music & Engineering: Burgun...
2020-02-041h 20Word Up Podcast's PodcastWU Podcast S2E5 - Mérida MillerIn the last episode of 2019 Evy and Webster have a chat with Mérida Miller, founder of Project Fearless an after school program for girls. Merida explains the journey towards Project Fearless, anecdotes and much more.
Word Up Podcast will be back in 2020 on February 4th.
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Guest: Mérida Miller
Hosts: Evelina Kvartunaite & Webster Mugavazi
Production, Music & Engineering: BLESZ
Transcript: Audrey van Houten
2019-12-1036 min
Word Up Podcast's PodcastWu Podcast S2E4 - Joseph KearneyIn this episode Evy has sits down with Joseph Kearney, a writer, storyteller and social media officer at Romeo. Joseph openly shares about his journey from Ireland to Amsterdam, love, family and addiction. Unfortunately Webster couldn’t make it to this week’s recording, but luckily he’ll be back in the next episode.
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Guest: Joseph KearneyHosts: Evelina KvartunaiteProduction, Music & Engineering: BLESZTranscript: ...
2019-11-2600 minWord Up Podcast's PodcastWU Podcast S2E3 - Zino AinsleyIn this episode Evy and Webster meet up with the multi talented Zino Ainsley. Zino is a dancer, choreographer and musician and he gives an insight into the world of street and theatrical dance, life with his crew and his journey from a street artist to the theaters.
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Guest: Zino Ainsley/
Hosts: Evelina Kvartunaite & Webster Mugavazi/
Production, Music & Engineering: BLESZ
2019-11-1233 minWord Up Podcast's PodcastWU Podcast S2E2 - Naniso TswaiIn this episode Evy and Webster talk to the one and only Naniso Tswai. Globetrotter, writer, spoken word artist, political scientist and founder of Berlin Spoken Word. Naniso opens up about the responsibility of artists, boundaries, world views and nostalgia.
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Guest: Naniso Tswai/
Hosts: Evelina Kvartunaite & Webster Mugavazi/
Production, Music & Engineering: BLESZ
2019-10-2931 minWord Up Podcast's PodcastWU Podcast S2E1 - Joel MckerrowIn this first episode of another season of Word Up podcast Evy and Webster have a chat with Joel McKerrow who was in Amsterdam for a few days in between his festival performances. Joel opens up about poetry, creativity, life in Australia, writing books and tuning into yourself.
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2019-10-1546 minWord Up Podcast's PodcastWU Podcast E10 - The OratorIn this season's final episode* Evy and Webster sit down with The Orator, a spoken word artist, author and globetrotter. He opens up about his creative origins, love for Gambia and Jamaica and shares some gems worth sharing.
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*Word Up Podcast will be back with the second season in September 2019
2019-06-0436 minWord Up Podcast's PodcastWU Podcast E9 - Luke DaviesIn this episode Evy and Webster went to Luke Davies and put him on the spot (his words). Besides a writer and performer, Luke is the owner of a video production company and an improv teacher. Luke gives an insight into his creation process, side tracked globetrotting and successfully procrastinating.
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2019-05-2140 minWord Up Podcast's PodcastWU Podcast E8 - Mp YamfamIn this episode Evy and Webster are talking to the one and only Mp Yamfam, a spoken word artist and organisor/host of Soul Food Poetry. MP shares his energy and talks about his art, balance and inclusion. See the full transcript on our website www.worduppodcast.com.
To win the Soul Food Poetry prize follow these steps:
1. Listen carefully to MP's question and tell us what he ate.
2. Share your answer on the Word Up Podcast Facebook or Instagram competition post.
3. Follow Word Up Podcast and Soul Food Poetry on Facebook or Instagram....
2019-05-0737 minWord Up Podcast's PodcastWU Podcast E7 - AspasiaIn this episode Evy and Webster are talking to spoken word artist Aspasia, who was in town from Germany and made some time for this Word Up Podcast episode. The three discus growing up bilingual, feelings in art and the unfortunate absence of arguing.
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2019-04-2326 minWord Up Podcast's PodcastWU Podcast E6 - Ard KokIn this episode Evy and Webster are talking to Ard Kok, an experimental electronic music producer. Ard shares his love for Iceland, opens up about anxiety and social awkwardness and gives some insights into his world of experimental electronic art.
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2019-04-0950 minWord Up Podcast's PodcastWU Podcast E5: BlaxtarIn this episode Evy and Webster went to Rotterdam to talk to Blaxtar, an artist who morphed into a true entrepreneur. Together they take a deep dive into life as an entrepeneur, creativity, letting go, sapiosexualism and much more.
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2019-03-2641 minWord Up Podcast's PodcastWU Podcast E4: IhakaIn this episode Evy and Webster are talking to the very gifted multi-instrumentalist Ihaka. The New Zealand born Ihaka opens up about moving to the Netherlands, weird escapades and forgetting a famous Dutch singer's name.
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2019-03-1235 minWord Up Podcast's PodcastWU Podcast E3: David ChislettIn this episode Evy and Webster are talking to the one and only David Chislett. A multi talented creativity trainer and poet. Join this merry bunch on their journey through a wide range of topics.
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2019-02-2640 minWord Up Podcast's PodcastWU Podcast E2: Sydney Lowell
In this episode Evy and Webster are talking to the Sydney Lowell. Spoken word artist, spiritual being and activist. Get a glimpse into world of the positive force of nature named Sydney Lowell. See the full transcript on our website www.worduppodcast.com.
2019-02-1237 minWord Up Podcast's PodcastWU Podcast E1: Joshua BaumgartenIn this episode Evy and Webster are talking to Joshua Baumgarten - New Yorker, born again Haarlemmer, poet, spoken word artist who feels at home on every stage.
He is a self-proclaimed full-time daydreamer who gets things done. He operates from his Irrational Library Headquarters in Haarlem and from there he swings his unique spokensoulgoodtimerocknrollboogieforyourbrainsfunkedupfreedompartyprotestmusic into the world.
Poetry, prose, fantasies and even more.
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2019-01-2941 min
Word Up Podcast's PodcastWU Podcast: Teaser The teaser of the Word Up Podcast starting Evy and Webster. The full episodes will be available late January 2019!
Word Up Podcast is part of the Word Up movement which celebrates and inspires self-expression through spoken word poetry and related expressions.
We are focusing on the people behind the art form and their worldly perspectives.
2018-12-2203 min