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We Are All Virginia with Steph Love
Episode 9
Friday, 27 March, 2026

summaryIn this engaging interview, Steph Love shares her journey from writing elementary school poetry to winning a Grammy for her spoken word album with Skillz. She discusses her experiences in the poetry scene, hosting open mics, and her memorable moments at the Grammys, offering valuable insights for aspiring artists. In this engaging interview, Steph Love shares her journey from slam poetry to Grammy recognition, discusses Virginia's unique artistic scene, and plays fun games that reveal insights into the poetry community and industry. Discover how Virginia artists are making waves and the importance of history and community in artistic success. keywordsPoetry, Spoken Word, Grammy, Poetry Scene, Open Mic, Slam, Music Collaboration, Artist Journey, Poetry Tips, Music Awards Poetry, Grammy, Virginia artists, Slam poetry, Music industry, Poetry community, Awards, Virginia scene, Artistic success, InterviewsChapters00:00 The Hot Dog Water Story04:18 Introducing Steph Love07:43 Steph Love's Poetic Journey12:51 The Evolution of Hosting23:11 Advice for Aspiring Hosts24:53 Memorable Slam Experiences32:12 Slam Poetry Experiences and Judging Dynamics35:38 Transitioning to Grammy Conversations35:54 Mad Skills and the Poetry Community36:29 Collaboration and Artistic Integrity38:10 The Journey to the Grammys40:51 Acceptance Speech and Its Impact43:21 The Excitement of the Grammy Experience49:13 Reflections on Virginia's Artistic Identity59:05 The Grammy Conversation: Who Deserves Recognition?59:59 Becoming a Grammy Voter: The Path to Influence01:00:30 Virginia's Grammy History: A Competitive Landscape01:01:55 Blind Ranking: Virginia Slam Teams Showdown01:08:06 The Best Virginia Poet: A Messy Debate01:10:51 North Carolina vs. Virginia: The Poet Showdown01:15:55 Retirement from Slam: A New Chapter for Steph Love01:17:15 Freestyle Challenge: The Final Showdown resourcesSkillz Grammy-winning album - https://www.amazon.com/Skillz-AlbumPoetry Slam Resources - https://poetryslam.comSteph Love's Bandcamp - https://parksandrecs.bandcamp.comPoet Up Podcast - https://podcastlink.comSteph Love on Instagram - https://instagram.com/slfivSteph Love on TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@sl5Steph Love's Website - https://sl5designs.comPoet Up Podcast - https://podcastlink.com