This episode was recorded in March 2022 Our storyteller is speaker, writer and spoken word guest on my Carry Me EP Alyssa Esparaz. We talk about writing poetry to process world events, Black and Asian solidarity, the myth of the model minority and the role of joy in pursuing justice.  Alyssa was a guest on the song "Broken Pieces" which is now available on all streaming services. You can download Carry Me for free on Bandcamp.   Learn more about Alyssa Esparaz Learn more about Jon Corbin's creative work Episode mixed by Matthew Rappolt of Midtown Radio KW and Block_Sheep Audio

This is a special one. Emcees Es, Anthony Sawyers and Creo sit down for a fishbowl conversation about their contributions to the song Amplify (Megaphone Remix). It became a space for Black men to discuss a theme of navigating the world while Black. The night concluded with Orijin joining the group for a live performance of Amplify (Megaphone remix).  Recorded live at Emmanuel United Church in Waterloo, ON on February 4, 2023 Audio engineering and technical production by Matthew Rappolt of Midtown Radio KW and Block_Sheep Audio Mixing and post-production by Matthew Rappolt  Amplify (Megaphone remix -- Live in Waterloo) mastered by Landr.com Audio recording of Amplify (Megaphone remix -- Live in Waterloo) will be available through Jon Corbin's Bandcamp on March 3.    Learn more about Es Listen to Anthony Sawyers on Spotify Learn more about Creo Learn more about Orijin Learn more about Jon Corbin's creative work Support The Jon Corbin Podcast through Patreon

This week's storyteller is the extraordinary emcee and long time homie Shad. We tell stories about our early participation in hip-hop culture, the conversations Shad wants to have about his new album TAO, and Shad's NBA equivalents.    Listen to Shad's new record TAO Learn more about Shad  Support The Jon Corbin Podcast through Patreon Learn more about Jon Corbin's creative work

This week's storyteller is singer/songwriter Rachelle Luk. We talk about her new record Even Now, challenging misconceptions as an Asian singer-songwriter, and what it means to sing sad songs to Christians.   Listen to Rachelle's album, Even Now Follow Rachelle on Instagram   Support The Jon Corbin Podcast through Patreon Learn more about Jon Corbin's creative work

Jon returns from hiatus for a short episode to discuss the passing of friend, and show editor, Tanya Smart.    Jon's article "Will My Life Tell A Good Story?" - https://joncorbin.substack.com/p/will-my-life-tell-a-good-story   Support The Jon Corbin Podcast through Patreon https://www.patreon.com/joncorbin Learn more about Jon Corbin's creative work https://joncorbinmusic.com/

This week's storytelling is singer-songwriter Chad Cecil. Jon and Chad tell stories about performing 'folk-hop' together, song writing challenges, viewing the Biden Inauguration from an BIPOC lens, and the process of reclaiming lost Indigenous identity.    Follow Chad on Twitter: https://twitter.com/brothercecil_   Read Chad on Substack: https://chadcecil.substack.com/people/6819341-chad-cecil   Support The Jon Corbin Podcast through Patreon https://www.patreon.com/joncorbin Learn more about Jon Corbin's creative work https://joncorbinmusic.com/

This week's guest is emcee, therapist and social worker Jordan Heywood, aka Orijin.  Jordan and Jon tell stories about second guessing their art, listening to old projects, and their collaborative restorative justice presentation. It gets deep pretty quick.    Listen to "Good Reasons" by Orijin https://orijinmusic.bandcamp.com/album/good-reasons Listen to "Distance" by Orijin https://orijinmusic.bandcamp.com/track/distance Support The Jon Corbin Podcast through Patreon https://www.patreon.com/joncorbin Learn more about Jon Corbin's creative work https://joncorbinmusic.com/

We're back after a longer than expected hiatus! This week's guest is Dr. Kim Radersma, workplace equity officer with the Waterloo Region District School Board. Kim and Jon tell stories about the deep work of anti-racism, true caring communities, and what we need from each other during this difficult season of racial division.  Support The Jon Corbin Podcast is through Patreon https://www.patreon.com/joncorbin Learn more about Jon Corbin's creative work https://joncorbinmusic.com/ Jon Corbin is a Canadian hip-hop artist, spoken word poet, speaker, band leader, writer and DJ based in Milton, ON. Since 2001, first under the name The Runaway, Jon has blessed stages big and small with lyrical themes of faith, love, family, social justice, and personal growth.

Today's storyteller is emcee, YouTuber and Creative Mark Durksen. Mark and Jon tells stories about creating within limitations, feeling out of place, chasing elusive songs, being relentlessly collaborative, and homemade shark costumes.  Mark's newest project, Mark Tape is available via Bandcamp https://markdurksen.bandcamp.com/album/marktape   Support The Jon Corbin Podcast is through Patreon https://www.patreon.com/joncorbin Learn more about Jon Corbin's creative work https://joncorbinmusic.com/ Jon Corbin is a Canadian hip-hop artist, spoken word poet, speaker, band leader, writer and DJ based in Milton, ON. Since 2001, first under the name The Runaway, Jon has blessed stages big and small with lyrical themes of faith, love, family, social justice, and personal growth.

This week's storyteller is Elle Pyke, Program Manager at the New Leaf Network and a Lay Minister with the Free Methodist Church of Canada. Elle and Jon share stories about their collaboration at a TedX event in 2012. They also discuss how saying 'yes' courageously has led to some uniquely positive adventures.  Check out Elle's writing at the New Leaf Network https://www.newleafnetwork.ca/author/elle/ Support The Jon Corbin Podcast is through Patreon https://www.patreon.com/joncorbin Learn more about Jon Corbin's creative work https://joncorbinmusic.com/ Jon Corbin is a Canadian hip-hop artist, spoken word poet, speaker, band leader, writer and DJ based in Milton, ON. Since 2001, first under the name The Runaway, Jon has blessed stages big and small with lyrical themes of faith, love, family, social justice, and personal growth.

Pastor, Ph. D, and the prophetic poet Cyril Guerette joins The Jon Corbin Podcast. Jon and Cyril trade stories about their early days of emceeing, performance fails and clinging to creativity in the midst of life's madness. Join the convo with these long time partners in rhyme.  Cyril has just released his paRAPhrase of the Old Testament book of Habbakuk. Check it out at https://propheticpoetic.bandcamp.com/album/habakkuk Follow Cyril on Social Media  https://twitter.com/cyrilguerette https://twitter.com/propheticpoetic/ Support The Jon Corbin Podcast is through Patreon https://www.patreon.com/joncorbin Learn more about Jon Corbin's creative work https://joncorbinmusic.com/ Jon Corbin is a Canadian hip-hop artist, spoken word poet, speaker, band leader, writer and DJ based in Milton, ON. Since 2001, first under the name The Runaway, Jon has blessed stages big and small with lyrical themes of faith, love, family, social justice, and personal growth.

Today's storyteller is singer, songwriter, and troublemaker Drew Brown. Jon and Drew tell stories about introverted Creatives, the lack of lament in Christian worship spaces, and the process of unfolding. Plus, there's a LOT of laughter!  Learn more about Drew Brown https://www.drewbrownmusic.com/ Follow Drew Brown on Social Media https://twitter.com/drewbrownmusic http://www.facebook.com/drewbrownmusic http://instagram.com/drewbrownmusic   Support The Jon Corbin Podcast is through Patreon https://www.patreon.com/joncorbin Learn more about Jon Corbin's creative work https://joncorbinmusic.com/   The Jon Corbin Podcast is a storytelling show with creatives, artists and thinkers in valuable conversation about creativity, inspiration, and learning in community.  Jon Corbin is a Canadian hip-hop artist, spoken word poet, speaker, band leader, writer and DJ based in Milton, ON. Since 2001, first under the name The Runaway, Jon has blessed stages big and small with lyrical themes of faith, love, family, social justice, and personal growth.

This abbreviated episode introduces the podcast and turns its focus on the host. Jon hates long introductions, so he devised a rapid fire collection of questions to asks his guests. It's only fitting that Jon would ask himself these questions first. Tune in for a quick introduction to Jon Corbin, his music, his work and his heart.

The Jon Corbin Podcast is a discussion based, storytelling podcast about Creativity, Inspiration, Community and Learning Together.   Join Jon in conversation with Creatives, Artists and Thinkers in valuable conversation about music, creativity and our social world.