Poets have a lot to say on stage—but their views don’t end there. That’s why The Poetry Dispatch podcast has casual, heart-to-heart conversations with poets from all over the country. Hosted by Tampa-based veteran poet Richard j., the Poetry Dispatch encourages poets to discuss their views on everything from politics to social justice to favorite television shows. This podcast focuses on the importance of poetry as a platform, and understanding the major issues of our time through the lens of each poet’s work and unique perspective. Richard j. is a ten-year veteran of spoken word poetry and competitive slam poetry. He is a community advocate, activist, writer and communicator living in Tampa, FL.