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Published: Feb. 19, 2022, 4:16 p.m.

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In this episode we chat with Emmy winning poet, linguistic supervillian, sports announcer and cultural critic Jugga Levert. We talk about how poetry is what makes JG survive (8:45) his family and sports (11:45) who\'s tougher Urban Meyer or Scott Woods (17:00) Jay Ward uses "poet voice" reluctantly at first (24:40) We discuss JG\'s broadcasting career and winning an Emmy (29:00) Bluz forgets Jay Ivy (39:10). We talk about JG wanting to do a one man show (43:20) discuss if poetry slams should have professional judges (46:10) JG makes comparisons of poets to rappers (55:20) Moody love the kids (58:50) and of course we freestyle (61:15)

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JG Info: Using the stage name JG The Jugganaut, John Gibson is a 2013 National Poetry Award winner. Through his work, John gives vivid and insightful accounts of life as a black American without shying away from the painful or the humorous. JG has represented the city of Columbus three times at The National Poetry Slam, making it to the semifinals of the competition in 2013. John is a graduate of Bowling Green State University and currently serves as host and curator of The Ness Open Mic Experience poetry show in Columbus, Ohio. 

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Follow JG on IG and Twitter: @blamejg and on Facebook: Jugga Levert 

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Freestyle Beat by @mallchi 

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PoetUp Crew: Twitter: @PoetUpPodcast @mallchi @MrBluz @jayward2030 

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IG: @PoetUpPodcast @mallchi @bluzbluzbluz @jward2030 

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Facebook: @PoetUpPodcast 

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Email us at thepoetuppodcast@gmail.com 

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Visit our website: www.poetuppodcast.com 

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