48. “My Honest Poem, After Rudy Francisco” - Slam Poetry on the Stories We Carry

About this episode

Maverick Malone performs a slam poetry piece inspired by Rudy Francisco's work, focusing on honesty and the stories that connect us.

Inspired by Rudy Francisco’s viral piece, "My Honest Poem," this spoken word episode is Maverick Malone's own version of truth-telling. Vulnerable, narrative-driven, and deeply human, this slam-style poetry piece is a tribute to the power of honesty, connection, and the stories that shape us. Instead of a traditional episode, Maverick offers this performance as a reminder of what unites us all. Listen to the original ⁠Honest Poem by Rudy Francisco here⁠ Follow Maverick on ⁠Instagram @mavmalone⁠ or on her Substack ⁠Mentally, I'm Here⁠

People in this episode

Host: Maverick Malone

Topics covered

• human connection
• slam poetry
• truth-telling
• vulnerability
• storytelling

Keywords

• slam poetry
• Maverick Malone
• Rudy Francisco
• honesty
• connection
• stories
• performance

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