Thom Francis introduces us to Hartford, CT-based poet Lynette Johnson, one of the featured artists at Kickback Studios in Troy, NY.
Thom Francis introduces us to poets Susan Kress and Will Nixon. Both of whom were finalists in the 2025 Stephen A. DiBiase Poetry Prize Contest.
Kicking off National Poetry Month, Thom Francis introduces us to Jonathan Bright and Siobhan Hotaling, who read at the 2016 Word Fest Open Mic.
Kathleen Anne Smith took the stage at the Poetic License reading and open mic at the Honest Weight Food Co-op on December 5, 2023.
Jill Crammond and Cheryl A. Rice shared their work at the Art Associates Gallery in Albany as part of the Poetic License exhibit.
Thom Francis welcomes poets James H Duncan and Melissa Anderson who shared their work at the Art Associates Gallery in October 2022.
Thom Francis introduces us to writer and artist Ryan Smithson, one of the readers who participated in the Poetic License Poetry Reading and Open Mic at the First Market in Troy on November 13, 2023.
Thom Francis introduces us to Randee Renzi who performed at the Brass Tacks poetry and spoken word open mic at The Low Beat in Albany.
Thom Francis welcomes poets Ed Rinaldi, Karen Peters, & Samuel Maurice who shared their work at the 2024 Word Fest Open Mic.
Thom Francis welcomes poets Cat Simon & Kate S. who shared their work at the 2024 Word Fest Open Mic at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts.
Thom Francis talks with poet Rachel Baum about collecting funeral poems, starting an open mic, and getting new people interested in poetry.
Thom Francis introduces us to poet, community leader, and performance artist EL, who hosts the Cafe Euphoria Poetry Slam & Open Mic in Troy.
