Reality Poets TV
Reality Poets TV is a podcast from OPEN DOORS, a collective of disabled artists, nursing home residents, advocates and allies led by the experiences and voices of the Reality Poets. Hosted by Vince Pierce and Var Viggz. Available in audio format on all podcast platforms and in video format on YouTube. New episodes drop on the last Friday of every month! Learn more about OPEN DOORS, the Reality Poets, and #NursingHomeLivesMatter at OpenDoorsNYC.org Watch the award-winning documentary Fire Through Dry Grass at FireThroughDryGrass.com Follow OPEN DOORS on social media @OpenDoorsNYC and Fire Through Dry Grass @FTDGfilm
Episodes
"Boss lady" is on the podcast this episode! Jennilie Brewster sits down with Vince and Var to talk about starting OPEN DOORS, their work together over the past 10 years, and her career as an aritst.
Jennilie Brewster is an artist who works in various forms, often exploring connections between our inner and outer landscapes. Her p...
We're spotlighting a Freestyle Friday conversation with Weston Gehman! Listen here or watch on YouTube.
Weston is the founder of Stairs2Chairs, born with a disability called Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Weston has been determined to bring positive change to individuals just like him based on his first-hand experience of living with a disability. This understanding separates him from most organizational founders. He recognized the...
Our podcast editor stepped out from behind the scenes to join us on the mic this episode! Vince and Var interview Kylie Miller about editing Reality Poets TV, getting connected with OPEN DOORS, and working with Judy Heumann.
Kylie Miller is a Signal Award–winning and Shorty Award nominated audio journalist and social media specialist. She frequently works at the intersection of podcasting and disability advocacy, working as a produ...
Reality Poets TV is back with the first episode of 2026! Vince and Var chat with Reality Poet Theresa Williams about joining the group, her upbringing, and the future of OPEN DOORS.
Theresa grew up in Ghana, and when she was a teenager moved to Washington DC and later Queens, NY. In 2003, an illness left her unable to walk. She became an advocate for herself and her friends. Theresa joined OPEN DOORS in December 2021. She is passio...
This episode, Vince and Var are chatting with author, speaker, and real estate broker Jeffery Williams! They talk about the imporance of education and community for newly injured people, Jeff's journey as an author and real estate broker, and much more.
The transcript for this episode is available on Google Docs and the video version is available on Youtu...
We've got a special guest for episode #10... Live Mula aka Chapo! Vince and Var talk with him about all things hip-hop, artistry and authenticity. Check out his new album Sinners!
The transcript for this episode is available on Google Docs and the video version is available on Youtube.
Reality Poets TV is a podcast from OPEN DOORS, a collective of disabled artists, nursing home residents, advocates and allies led by the experience...
This episode, Vince and Var interview Edward Funches, the founder of Inclusion Marketing and Advertising Group. Take a listen to learn about Edward's work, backstory, and more.
The transcript for this episode is available on Google Docs and the video version is available on Youtube.
Reality Poets TV is a podcast from OPEN DOORS, a collective of disabled artists, nursing home residents, advocates and allies led by the experiences ...
We're wrapping up summer with this podcast episode featuring our two summer interns, Owen and Thomas! They each talk with Vince and Var about their college experience, how they came to OPEN DOORS, what they hope for their futures, and more.
The transcript for this episode is available on Google Docs and the video version is available on Youtube.
Reality Poets TV is a podcast from OPEN DOORS, a collective of disabled artists, nursi...
Welcome to this special episode of Reality Poets TV! The Reality Poets recently published a new poetry book, Wheeling & Healing 2: Holding the Mic in the Middle of the Storm. This podcast episode gives you a taste of the poetry in the book through poems performed at the book release party on Roosevelt Island.
Wheeling & Healing 2 is a poetry anthology edited by the Reality Poets which includes the work of friends and family near an...
We've got another Reality Poet joining Vince and Var on Reality Poets TV! Jay Molina is usually the man behind the camera on this podcast but this episode, he gets on the mic to talk about his experiences joining OPEN DOORS, co-directing Fire Through Dry Grass, growing up in the Dominican Republic, moving to New York, and more.
The transcript for this episode is available on Google Docs and the video version is available on Youtub...
Reality Poets TV is BACK! Vince and Var speak with Felice Belle, Artists Network Director at Narrative4. They discuss the power of storyelling, collaborations between Narrative4 and OPEN DOORS, Felice's new poetry book Viscera, and more.
The transcript for this episode is available on Google Docs and the video version is available on Youtube.
Reality Poets TV is a podcast from OPEN DOORS, a collective of disabled artists, nursing ...
Vince and Var are joined by OPEN DOORS Associate Director, Alex Eshelman. They talk about how he first became involved with OPEN DOORS, his love of Basketball, sports betting, and more.
The transcript for this episode is available on Google Docs and the video version is available on Youtube.
Reality Poets TV is a podcast from OPEN DOORS, a collective of disabled artists, nursing home residents, advocates and allies led by the expe...
Episode #4 features a special guest, Alex Elegudin. Alex is the co-founder of Wheeling Forward and a friend of OPEN DOORS. Vince and Var ask Alex about his experience becoming injured as a teenager, meeting his wife, running a non-profit, and more.
The transcript for this episode is available on Google Docs and the video version is available on Youtube.
Reality Poets TV is a podcast from OPEN DOORS, a collective of disabled artist...
We're back with Episode #3! Meet Reality Poets El and Shannon.
First hear El, Vince and Var talk about being gun violence survivors, El's journey to joining OPEN DOORS, the influence of music, and more. Then Shannon, Vince and Var discuss Shannon's transition moving out of Coler, their experiences during the pandemic, the impact OPEN DOORS has had on Shannon, and more.
The transcript for this episode is available on Google Docs and...
In Episode #2, meet Reality Poets Pete and Francene! They share their personal stories, how they became involved in OPEN DOORS, their hopes for Nursing Home Lives Matter, and more.
The transcript for this episode is available on Google Docs and the video version is available on Youtube.
Reality Poets TV is a podcast from OPEN DOORS, a collective of disabled artists, nursing home residents, advocates and allies led by the experienc...
In Episode #1 meet the Reality Poets TV hosts, Vince and Var. They share their personal stories, the origins of OPEN DOORS, and what is to come.
The transcript for this episode is available on Google Docs and the video version is available on Youtube.
Reality Poets TV is a podcast from OPEN DOORS, a collective of disabled artists, nursing home residents, advocates and allies led by the experiences and voices of the Reality Poets....
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