Toshikazu Kawaguchi & Ada Limón

Maria Konnikova & SBX

For the first time in a long time, host Dermaine opens up with a poem by Sadhguru, followed by a RIP to beloved rapper Takeoff. Next, Dermaine addresses our book of the week, The Biggest Bluff. Before interviewing R&B artist, SBX- Dermaine plays a track called 'Over the Moon' from her latest album, These Songs Are About You Too.

Jeneva Rose

On this new episode, host Dermaine opens up with another poem by Brandon Dawson. Our topics include the monkeypox scare going around, Shakira's tax evasion, and the death of an American Sports icon. Finally before playing a track from his newly released album- he reads an excerpt from One of Us is Dead by Jeneva Rose!

Toshikazu Kawaguchi & Ada Limón

(RE-UPLOAD) (7/20/22) Dermaine opens up with a poem from our new US Poet Laureate. After giving her bio, Dermaine speaks on the political frenzy surrounding Herschel Walker's political rise. Finally he gives us an excerpt from our book of the month before introducing a track from his unreleased album.

Emmanuel Acho & Brandon Dawson

In Episode 19 of the Composition Podcast, host Dermaine opens up with a poem from a Baltimore native. For the news he discusses the horrific slaying of Jaylend Walker (RIP), the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Abe, and the Oakland Raiders hiring the NFL's very first woman team president. He then discusses Emmanuel Acho's "Illogical", before closing with a refreshing track by Brandon Dawson.

Sam Greenlee & JaySoul

HAPPY Independence Day! On today's 4th of July episode, the first of the month, our host opens with a poem by a world renowned monk. Secondly he breaks down the new rulings of the Supreme Court before congratulating our newest Justice. Finally he speaks on the insane frenzy in the NBA before introducing the listeners to our book of the week, and a smooth and sexy track by Jay Soul!