In "Listening to God," poet Jermaine Hughes delivers a powerful and introspective performance reflecting on his spiritual journey. With raw vulnerability, he recounts moments of struggling to hear God's voice amidst life's chaos and distractions. Hughes' words paint vivid pictures of seeking divine guidance, grappling with doubt, and ultimately finding peace in surrendering to a higher power.

When some gain the whole world for the price of their soul. What happens when one can grab hold of the world and control, it as they see fit. We sit with The Poetic Activist, Porsche Veu as she illustrates the transformations that shaped her into the woman that leads with compassion and fearless in opposition. A conversation that inspires and illuminates.

It's the return of the Peace bearers and heart sleeve wearers. Running up and down the streets for the cardio. Our conversation leads us from the food we eat, the family we know, to the world as it is shown to us through the frame of others. Baking another episode of water and flour for the slow dough, rise with the heat and eat as needed. This is one for the soul. Stay nourished, keep going.

Survival of the fittest every day is a trial. Think you are a part of the whole and find you're a slice on another plate. All this hate can't last forever so as we endure, compassion and empathy are the ties that bind through time. Complicated present and complicated conversations. Come along as we journey to the core of our collective concerns. The variables, variations, and variety. We still ill, hopefully not symptomatic.

We are honored and deeply grateful to Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) for selecting Lyrical Opposition as a recipient of the Artist Power Convenings grant.

As an organization rooted in the belief that art is a catalyst for dialogue, healing, and collective action, this support affirms the importance of investing in artists and cultural organizations that are building stronger communities from the ground up.

The Artist Power Convenings initiative recognizes that artists are not only creators—they are organizers, educators, visionaries, and community leaders. At Lyrical Opposition, we've witnessed firsthand how music, poetry, film, and storytelling can bridge divides, elevate underrepresented voices, and create spaces where people feel seen, heard, and empowered.

Survive the doubts I wish you help, as a brother tries I wish for self, what I want for you I mean in well, What I want for you is health in wealth, Not a piece but whole as we move through hell... As lions oversee their pride, do they wish well for their brothers? Does your ego become your mane, to hide the vulnerability of a exposed neck to hungry teeth? As Judah the Lion demonstrates, true strength is found in the vulnerability. Join the discussion as discovery unfolds within the jungle of our minds. Stay Lyrical.

Hold up, wait a minute... let me put some thinking in it. We explore various topics for the 6th episode; the relationship of fan and celebrity, mental health taboos, and how to accept someone especially when you don't agree with them. Heal and Build Community. Enjoy.

We are incredibly grateful to the California Arts Council for investing in Lyrical Opposition and believing in the transformative power of the arts.

This support allows us to expand two initiatives that are at the heart of our mission:

🎤 Lyrical Academy will continue providing free artist development workshops focused on artistic writing, performance, and creative expression—equipping emerging artists with the skills and confidence to share their voices.

🎬 Artist Sustainability Program will provide artists with access to professional resources to record music, produce videos, create visual artwork, and build sustainable creative careers.

At Lyrical Opposition, we believe that artists are more than entertainers—they are educators, organizers, storytellers, and community leaders. Through our programs, we create spaces where creativity becomes a pathway to healing, liberation, and opportunity.

Thank you to the California Arts Council for making this work possible. We are also grateful to our artists, teaching artists, volunteers, partners, supporters, and community members who continue to believe in our vision. This investment is an investment in the next generation of artists, storytellers, and changemakers.

In this episode, the Lyrical Ones interview Lyrical Opposition artists about their experience being a part of the team for a special Lyrical Legacy Edition.

Whether your morning commute is from your bedroom to your living room or actually requires you to leave your house, Lyrical Ones will be live podcasting at 7 AM to keep you company. Tune in to hear all about Lyrical Legacy!