In this episode, hosts Mark Grist, Charley Genever, and Keely Mills sit down with the incredible Jess Green at Backland Studios. We delve into Jess's journey from the spoken word scene to writing for television, including popular soaps and her recent work on the new Paramount series Curfew. Join us as we explore the challenges of transitioning between creative mediums, the importance of authenticity, and how to maintain confidence amidst rejection and public scrutiny.
Featuring additional poetry from Sarah Waites and Lizzy Dening. 
 
Link to Jess' new collection: https://burningeye.bigcartel.com/product/dressed-as-love-by-jess-green-pre-order-due-out-7th-december 
Link to Curfew on Paramount+: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVLZcNNLnbs

S1 E7: From Spoken Word to Songbook (Ft. Joshua Idehen, Keely Mills, Leanne Moden & Mark Grist)

Hi! Welcome to the poetic realm of ’We, the Poets’! Join us as we dive deep into the vibrant world of poetry, where some of the most electrifying legends in the field take center stage. Led by Mark Grist &amp; featuring a hosting panel from across the midlands, we’re bringing you voices at the pinnacle of their craft, sharing poetry from our guests &amp; listeners each month as we dive into our vibrant community &amp; the remarkable journey we get to go on as poets.Forget about the endgame – we’re here to celebrate the wild, messy, and utterly glorious process of creating something beautiful with words.We’d love you to join us!