Something more than Gibberish Podcast

This episode features the amazing poet from my own locality, Thabani T. Tshuma (IG: @thabani.tshuma). This segment expounds on selected poetry by featured guests, extending a warm welcome to Thabani T Tshuma featured this week on Something more than Gibberish.

Thabani Tshuma is a multi-award-winning Zimbabwean writer and performance poet now residing in Melbourne, Australia.

Thabani’s work can be found in publications such as Dicho...

This episode features the amazing poet and good friend Michelle Dosanjh-Johal (IG: @mindful.warriors.way). This segment expounds on selected poetry by featured guests, extending a warm welcome to Michelle Dosanjh-Johal featured this week on Something more than Gibberish.

Michelle Dosanjh-Johal is a co-author of international best selling series, "Start Over V.7 and author of "The Warrior Sings". Michelle is a 'Speaker and ''Transfo...

This episode features the amazing poet and comedian, Shyaire Ganglani (IG: @shyreesays). This segment expounds on selected poetry by featured guests, extending a warm welcome to Shyaire Ganglani.

Shyaire is a writer, poet, spoken word artist, and stand-up comic. Shy’s journey in slam poetry has taken her to the stages of Dubai, Berlin, Paris, Amsterdam, Madrid and Melbourne.

Shy's poetry has been published in ‘Chaotic Musings’ Vol ...

This episode features the amazing poet and published author, James Rencher Jr. (IG: @sir_lawrence_poet) featured this week on Something more than Gibberish.

Sir Lawrence Poet started writing in the early 2000's and has appeared and featured throughout the city of Houston, Texas - while being apart of "Snow Industries" created by "Black Snow the Poet". Then life got in the way, which stalled Sir Lawrence's pen.

In 2017 relocating ba...

This episode features the amazing poet and friend, Tom DiSarro (IG: tmdisarro). This segment expounds on selected poetry by featured guests, extending a warm welcome to Tom DiSarro.

TM DiSarro is an American poet and writer living in Sarasota, Florida. He is the author of four books: THE BUSHMAN, a psychological mystery with poetry. EVERY WICKED BIRD, a poetry collection of 200 poems and prose. POKING HOLES IN THE DARKNESS, a colle...

This episode features the multi-talented and overall great bloke, Yaru Sal (IG: @yaru_himself). This segment expounds on selected poetry by featured guests, extending a warm welcome to Arash Salavatian (Yaru Sal).

Arash Salavatian (aka Yaru Sal) is an Iranian-Australian multidisciplinary artist and design specialist based in Melbourne.

Having migrated to Australia in 2012, Yaru's art and activism are intrigued by cultural diversity...

This episode features a dear friend and amazing poetess Angela Psalm (IG: angela_psalm). This segment expounds on selected poetry by featured guests, extending a warm welcome to Angela Psalm.

Angela Psalm is a Melbourne, Australia, based poetess who started writing at the tender age of 10 years old in her journals to make sense of her emotions and social landscape. Angela began her own independent publishing / publication house, “T...

This episode features the amazing, profound poet John Michael (IG: john_michael_poetry). This segment expounds on selected poetry by featured guests, extending a warm welcome to John Michael.

John Michael is poet from Virginia and also an Artist & Host of Chaos Magick (On Zoom). John’s work has been featured in Create Magazine & Grey Coven Publishing's anthology “Tarot”. 

John Michael is a survivor and advocate for mental h...

This episode features the amazing poetess Em Rose (IG: @@slightly_off_centred). This segment expounds on selected poetry by featured guests, extending a warm welcome to Em Rose.

Em has been writing for most of her life, only sharing publicly since late in 2024. With a strong preference for spoken word, Em shares the inner workings of her mind surrounding topics of deep grief and loss, changing self-concepts, relationships and her e...

This episode features the amazing, multi-talented Amy Laessle-Morgan (IG: @ultramarine_poetry). This segment expounds on selected poetry by featured guests, extending a warm welcome to Amy.

Amy Laessle-Morgan is a published poet residing in Southeast Michigan.  When not writing, Amy enjoys photography, music, reading, traveling and playing bass guitar. 

Amy’s work has been published in Gypsophila Art And Literary Magazine, Sterling...

This episode features the amazing and outspoken Hayley Ricketson (IG: @whatrickowrote). This segment expounds on selected poetry by featured guests, extending a warm welcome to Hayley.

Hayley is a playwright, poet, procrastinator and public servant. Hayley's writing encompasses political issues, humour and sometimes an expression of anger towards social injustices but she is always up for a friendly chat.

Hayley was a Slam finalist...

The 'Goodbye 2024' show will not host a featured guest; instead there will be impromptu recitals by guests who attend the room and the host.

Extending  sincere thanks to the featured guests through 2024 and to the audience who regularly attended the room to support featured guests, without you, the show wouldn’t be the same, your support helps to showcase our featured guests and instigate valued discussions. Heartfelt thanks to our...

In this episode Stephanie and Rainier feature the amazing Todd Worrell. This segment expounds on selected poetry by featured guests, extending a warm welcome to our featured guest this week, the gentle unassuming persona of Todd Worrell (IG: @midagedpoetry).

Todd is from the US currently living in Ontario, in pursuit of his heart’s desire.  

Todd loves collecting guitars and playing them occasionally.  In order to support his gui...

In this episode Stephanie and Rainier feature the lovable Ms. Betty Ubiles. This segment expounds on selected poetry by featured guests, extending a warm welcome to our featured guest this week, the lovable and most adorable Ms. Betty Ubiles (IG: @ubilesbetty).

Betty Ubiles is a life in continuum-yesterdays/yesteryears today/right now ever present - hence resumé of my life achievements/failures, gifts received/given, dances celeb...

In this episode Stephanie and Rainier feature the amazing Jeremy Hickson. This segment expounds on selected poetry by featured guests, extending a warm welcome to our featured guest this week, the talented and affable Jeremy Hickson (IG: @jack_val_trades)

The stage/pen name “Jack Val Trades” is inspired by the idea that, as a creative being, this artist is a Jack of all trades… master of some. The writer within is Jeremy Hickson. J...

In this episode Stephanie and Rainier feature the amazing Vanessa Crampel. This segment expounds on selected poetry by featured guests, extending a warm welcome to our featured guest this week, the multidisciplinary artist, Vanessa Crampel (IG: @artness___).

Vanessa, also known as “Queen V” is a French Caribbean multidisciplinary artist with a deep passion for writing and performance. Raised in France, she began her artistic journe...

In this episode Stephanie and Rainier feature the amazing Nick Jenkins. This segment expounds on selected poetry by featured guests, extending a warm welcome to our featured guest this week, a Melbourne based poet, Nick Jenkins (IG: @nick.jenx or on TikTok @crayonvisuals).

A young poet from Bay-side Melbourne, Australia, with a little over a years experience in his new found love for poetry. Nick aims to compel those who listen, to...

In this episode Stephanie and Rainier feature the beautiful Lanai Monroe. This segment expounds on selected poetry by featured guests, extending a warm welcome to our featured guest this week, the one and only Lanai Monroe (IG: @lanaimonroe91).

Lanai Monroe Is the Founder Of Thee Mother Herbal Butterfly brand & Lanai Monroe LLC.

Living her life as a Mother of 2, Entrepreneur, a Traveling Poet, Student, Herbalist, & Event Co...

In this episode Stephanie and Rainier feature the amazing Kaleel John. This segment expounds on selected poetry by featured guests, extending a warm welcome to our featured guest this week, the amazing Kaleel John (IG: @kingchozen1). Born and raised in Montreal, Canada, of Caribbean descent, Kaleel John has always been creative, even though he never saw himself as a writer. Poetry was a means of expression, starting at a very youn...