CC Speaks, poet, host, and the voice behind powerful spoken-word nights in Akron, joins Live At Studio 225 to talk about her book Woken Word, the energy of hosting open-mic nights at House Three Thirty, and how she turns lived experience into poems that hit. We discuss craft, community, and what it means to create a platform for other voices.In this episode, we cover:• What inspired Woken Word and a few favorite poems.• Why House Three Thirty matters as a community stage, and how CC makes the Cabaret shine. • How she creates space for new voices and the open-mic rituals that keep poetry alive. • CC’s creative process, performance tips, and what’s next.Follow CC Speaks:Instagram: @ccspeaks_4 watch her performances, event updates, and poems. If you liked the episode, please:👍 Like the video🔔 Subscribe for more interviews with poets and artists🗣️ Comment your favorite line from the interview or which poem you want performed next#CCSpeaks #WokenWord #HouseThreeThirty #AkronPoetry #SpokenWord #PoetryPodcast #poetry #fyp

This episode, your hosts Darren Collins and L-Dro sit down with Midwest music mogul Quincy “Big Heff” Taylor, one of the most respected A&Rs and industry power players in hip-hop.
Big Heff keeps it all the way real about his journey through the Cleveland music scene, the grind behind artist development, what it takes to build longevity in the game, and the lessons he’s learned from working with some of the biggest names in the business.
If you love real industry talk, motivation, and gems from one of the Midwest’s hardest-working executives, this episode is for you.
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Actor DreDay Williams stopped by to speak with us about the Ohio Entertainment Awards, Friday nights at Status 8 in Akron, and his starring role as Romelle, an aspiring car detailer who faces environmental struggles and relationship problems.She Never Believed reached number 1 on Tubi in several categories and is available now!! #fypシ #tubi #movie