In this episode about conformity versus nonconformity, we delve into the universal human urge to belong. From childhood to adulthood, we strive to find our place among our peers. But what about those who challenge norms? History illustrates the struggles of misfits and nonconformists, often persecuted for traits they can't change. Despite varied backgrounds, we all share a common humanity. A humanity that many miss when they put others on their shit list!
Sep 27, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 6Ep. 6
"The Fuckboy Files: The Exit Interview," is the most explicit episode we've done since " Past The Black Penis "! It is a riveting exploration of a man whose ego blinds him to beauty beyond superficial traits. And if you've been following this series from where it started in episode 3 of this season you know that's just the tip of the iceberg! Join us as we continue this captivating journey through the complexities of relationships and self-worth in this thought-provoking episode....
Jul 14, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 6Ep. 5
So if you’ve listened to the previous episode which kicked off this series you know we’ve been having one hell of a conversation. What this episode adds to the mix is bag of a whole lot of tricks! How does a FuckBoy get his fix? Capitalizing on weaknesses as you’ll see is a key tactic to pursuing the target successfully! We began this conversation by questioning what change may look like on any given day when your nature has been to see women as prey!
Jul 07, 2024•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 4
Follow along in this intriguing three-episode journey as “The Board” meticulously deconstructs an interview with a “fuck boy” featured in “ Confessions of a FuckBoy ” season 5 episode 8. Join us as we uncover the layers of his personality, delve into the impact of his actions, and unravel deeper insights into modern dating norms and interpersonal dynamics. Listen to The FuckBoy Files in episodes 3 -5!
Jun 28, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Follow along in this upcoming intriguing three-episode journey as “The Board” meticulously deconstructs an interview with a “fuck boy” featured in “ Confessions of a FuckBoy ” season 5 episode 8. Join us as we uncover the layers of his personality, delve into the impact of his actions, and unravel deeper insights into modern dating norms and interpersonal dynamics. Listen to The FuckBoy Files coming up in episodes 3 -5!...
Jun 27, 2024•3 min
After our previous episode on the subject, “ Picking Up The Check With A Kept Man On Deck ” we realized that not only is there a cost to keep, but there’s a cost to be kept. So press play and join us as we explore the profound impact on self-esteem and individual agency when one relinquishes their autonomy in a relationship where they are kept, especially when that dynamic is out of step with who they want to be! We unpack the emotional and psychological costs of surrendering free will purely fo...
Apr 12, 2024•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 2
Unravel the drama and intrigue of financial imbalances in relationships on our episode "Picking Up the Check with a Kept Man on Deck" . Join us for a compelling exploration of how money fuels the flames of destruction in relationships where values are not aligned. And tune in for real-life stories of men who were kept for reason you may not suspect. Interesting things happen when cash and romance intersect!
Mar 28, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 6Ep. 1
As we begin a new chapter in our journey we wanted to reintroduce ourselves to new audiences and new organizations that will soon hear our name for the first time. As we set new goals fine-tune previous intentions and take stock of just how far we have come. We wanted everyone to know, we are far from done.
Feb 16, 2024•9 min•Season 6Ep. 1
In this follow-up from the previous installment of our “Shades of Bae” series, we pick up the conversation from where we left off in “An Unconventional Affair”, which was inspired by Black Mirror’s striking vipers' episode, where two best friends found themselves in a virtual entanglement that rooted itself much further and deeper than either of them would ever imagine. As our conversation progressed we found ourselves unpacking what some would say, the cheater knows best. With assignations afoo...
Jan 05, 2024•36 min•Season 5Ep. 11
In this captivating installment of our Shades of Bae series, we draw inspiration from Netflix's Black Mirror episode, "Striking Vipers." It tells the tale of two old friends who reunite and begin a new chapter in their friendship within a virtual reality video game called "Striking Vipers." As they immerse themselves in this virtual world, taking on different identities and engaging in intense tournaments, they find themselves exploring a deeper and more complicated intimate connection within an...
Sep 10, 2023•58 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Join us as we dive into the colorful world of sexuality and gender identity! In this episode, we continue our "Shades of Bae" series as we explore the fascinating ways our desires thrive outside society's checkboxes. Discover how the spectrum of our sexuality intersects with taboo relationships, challenging the boundaries of pleasure. Get ready for a thought-provoking discussion filled with funny stories and revelations that will hopefully broaden your horizons so press play and take this extrao...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 5Ep. 9
In this episode, I played priest to a fuckboy who had many things to confess. He takes us on a wild ride through the mentality of a fuckboy, uncovering the seductive behavioral characteristics behind this notorious label. Brace yourself for a no-holds-barred discussion about casual flings, zero commitment, and the scandalous allure surrounding it all. But beware, this term carries judgment and controversy, so approach with caution. Tune in if you dare, and prepare to question everything you thou...
Jul 29, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Picking up where we left off from “The Toxic Nipple” which is the first episode of this series, we take a turn to navigate the complexities of same-sex relationships that transcend and challenge traditional definitions. Untitled, undefined with both parties often not inclined, to put a label or bring what is unspoken to the table. Are they uninterested or unable to dissect, the desires they have, that society has told them, to reject? Or are those desires linked, to bonds, they are more inclined...
Jul 04, 2023•37 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Were we crippled from the start, fed with poison from the parts, our community that only embraces a narrow view of humanity, though be it far from their own reality? Were we nurtured on the nipple of insanity? Join us as we take a tantalizing journey deep into the dark, forbidden world of how our upbringing has shaped our sexual views, gender roles, and relationship patterns. In this and the upcoming episodes of this series, we will explore the dangerous dance between nature and nurture, and unv...
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 6
"Shades of Bae" is a thought-provoking exploration of the complexity of human relationships. In this series, a diverse group of individuals delve into the reasons why we often hide certain aspects of ourselves from our loved ones. Through intimate and raw conversations, discover the shades of vulnerability, fear, shame, and love that influence the way we show up in our relationships. Join us on this journey of self-discovery and connection as we shine a light on the many shades of bae.
Jun 18, 2023•3 min
In this episode, Akil and Calvin, The Poet God producer reflected on the past 50 episodes and Akil's spiritual journey of coming into alignment with the needs of his soul. Akil also shares his ups and downs in creating The Poet God podcast and why he almost stopped in the middle of season one and in doing so created a deeply personal and authentic listening experience. They also celebrate our 50-episode milestone by reflecting on some of the most popular ones, the lessons they've learned, and th...
May 22, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 5
We took a 3 episode voyage where we explored our thoughts, feelings, and personal experiences with voyeurism, exhibitionism, and the seas of gray that lie in between. In the end, some of us were wet, while others, were full of steam! Listen to Looks of Lustful Means, then, The Exhibitionist’s Spell, and finally The Rebuttal. Listen in that order, because it’s quite the ride. To look or not to look? Press play while you decide!
Dec 19, 2022•5 min
On our voyage exploring the subject of voyeurism, with our episode “Looks of Lustful Means”(S5 E2). We stopped and couldn’t help but dwell as we fell under, “The Exhibitionist’s Spell” (S5 E3). In that previous episode, the differences in opinions were not subtle! So here we are in this episode with more of “The Rebuttal”.
Dec 19, 2022•26 min•Season 5Ep. 4
In our previous episode “Looks of Lustful Means” I spoke with three members of The Board about shifting boundaries, secret fantasies, and what lures the voyeur; but that wasn’t all! We took a voyage into the seas of gray, beyond what is black and white, and we continued that voyage in our conversation today. But the members of The Board in this episode are from a different crew, they have a different perspective than the previous few. They wanted to unpack some of what was said in “Looks of Lust...
Dec 12, 2022•51 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Could you be a voyeur with no notion of it? Do you hate it but secretly love it? Could it be a natural inclination to look without invitation? Movies surrounding the taboo topic of voyeurism such as “The Voyeurs” has inspired the following one-on-one conversations I’ve had with members of The Board. So sit back and explore with us as we take a deep dive into a conversation, about voyeurism, exhibitionism, and everything in between, in Looks of Lustful Means!
Nov 08, 2022•31 min•Season 5Ep. 2
These days I have a different relationship with time. I've left birth date spaces and social media places blank with authenticity in mind. What I find is that the people who love me don't need a notification to keep me top of mind. As I begin a new season again, I wanted to make it abundantly clear that I'm so happy to be in your ear. Hopefully, the words that I share in this new poem make it to your heart from there. For every season, you are the purpose and the reason I give everything I can h...
Oct 04, 2022•8 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Do you find that in spite of your best intentions to communicate clearly with your partner still somehow your words or actions are misunderstood?Is the collective history between you making it a mystery to discovery the lover you fell involve with? Well I’m blessed to have the board on board with me again today, as we navigate this conversation about the lost art of communication in our relationships and maybe how we can find our way.
Mar 05, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 9
This is a poem about evolving through adversity. It's about what we make out of all the pieces of ourselves that we discover and recover on our journey. For me it's about surrendering to the spiritual force that lives within thee, and what I'll make of this course that is my humanity.
Feb 05, 2022•9 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Do you use astrology as a guide in your search for love? Or is it the only guiding force when you must decide who deserves your love? Or maybe you know someone who fits all of the above! As the members of the board and I assembled for this conversation, we came to it with open minds, open hearts as well as our own theories. Here's the question I had from the start. What happens when matters of the heart do not align with matters of the chart? Join us for a fun conversation where all zodiac signs...
Jan 30, 2022•39 min•Season 4Ep. 7
The Board is back. They’ve been tested, and we are going to discuss the languages of love they speak. Because in the world of love languages the sentences aren’t always complete, and on the bridge of communication that could only lead to defeat. So as we explored all of the love languages that are listed, I wanted to know what happens when they get twisted!
Oct 24, 2021•51 min•Season 4Ep. 6
In this new season, it's about the conversations that changed me, the truths that saved me, the revelations that guide me that hopefully helps you on your own journey of discovery. Subscribe To The Poet God podcast on your favorite podcast app and let’s begin a magical relationship with each other as we unpack the wonders of this life together.
Oct 14, 2021•3 min
Have you ever felt that traditional or religious ideas of monogamy are out of date or out of step with the needs of humanity? If the answer is yes, you're not the only one. After watching Showtime’s “The Affair” and Netflix’s Sex Life, I’ve been reflecting on a conversation that began with a group of friends at a dinner party years ago, where one person expressed his belief that the idea of the monogamous relationship is problematic because it assumes that one person can be everything that the o...
Aug 20, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 5
In this unexpected episode and edition of Inside The Mind of a Poet, I've found myself in the hot seat once again but this time it was with WNHHLP 103.5FM's Behind The Brand hosts Ez Blues and Prestige who graciously allowed me to remix their interview with me which you'll experiences here as "Inside: Dissecting Dualities". We ventured into what is often uncomfortable conversation about race, sexuality and religion. We explored both the business and pleasure of podcasting. On a more personal not...
Jul 24, 2021•42 min•Season 4Ep. 4
I use poetry to articulate and investigate the journey of my soul and the challenges of this human experience we are all having. In "Surrender Remember" I use the eagle (the soul) and the snail (our physical body) as a metaphor to illustrate how vastly different things feel to me when experienced spiritually versus physically. It's about what happened when I came to a place with myself when those experiences began to intertwine inextricably. Explaining further I think of it as when the conscious...
Jun 15, 2021•11 min•Season 4Ep. 3
I'm so excited about the return of this series. The idea behind "Inside The Mind of a Poet" was to sit back and unpack the poetry along with the events that inspired it. This time around we've tweaked things a bit and I get to sit in the hot seat while producer Calvin takes over as host. So basically he picks a poem that has already been released for your listening pleasure and we dive into everything that went into the making of it. In this episode we did just that with "In My Mother's Shoes" S...
May 17, 2021•21 min•Season 4Ep. 2
