<p>&quot;I cannot swim, but I am a fierce swimmer of my poems&quot;</p> <p>- Regie Cabico</p> <p><br></p> <p>This episode was a treat to record. A treasure trove of quotes and insight - Chatting with Regie Cabico is always a gift. With episode 7 we are celebrating queer life, the many places poetry can lead you, and the joy of new works. We even got a taste of Regie&#39;s forthcoming collection, A Rabbit In Search of a Rolex. Listen, Subscribe, and Share!</p> <p><br></p> <p>About Regie Cabico:</p> <p> Regie Cabico is a spoken word pioneer having won The Nuyorican Poets Cafe Grand Slam and later taking top prizes in three National Poetry Slams. Television credits include TEDx, 2 seasons of HBO’s <em>Def Poetry Jam,</em> and NPR’s <em>Snap Judgement. </em>Mr. Cabico will perform his first solo performance show for young audiences, Mangos To Apples Tumbling Tumbling from A Filipino Rainbow, at The National Theater in the summer of 2023. His next collection of poetry, A Rabbit In Search of a Rolex will be released September 2023 by <a href="https://dayeight.org/books/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Day Eight Press</a>. He is the publisher and producer of Capturing Fire Press and resides in Washington, DC. </p>