Mike Southall thinks the short format of slam poetry is great for dwindling attention spans: “It’s easier to digest, especially when there’s so much info. These short poems are super impactful.

The creator of slam poetry has started a podcast, “Thru the Mill with Marc Kelly Smith,” about his life and career as well as the roots of the spoken-word competition.

Slam poetry in Chicago is getting a shot in the arm from Frankie’s Tee, a media platform and talk show founded in 2024. Hosted by west-side natives Tanya “Tee” Smith and Frankie Fabre ...

Recently, Explore Community School in East Nashville held its own Poetry Slam, but there was no competition — just creative expression from a group of 4th graders unafraid to expose their thoughts.

NORTHBEAST POETRY SLAM. At the Foundry, 101 Rogers St. July 20-21 at noon. Tickets are $25 for all-access passes and $10 for just the slam finals. eventbrite.com.

This is Notes From the Edge, a series reporting from the sharp edge of the UK’s creative industries. This week, we discover what’s stirring in the world of Slam Poetry, why it matters and how ...