Believe in yourself. I love you. I'm glad you are still here.

The Lefthanded JuJu podcast explores various aspects of sports, pop culture, and social issues through a unique lens. On this episode, I discuss the complicated legacy of the late Pete Rose, a former Major League Baseball player and the all-time hits leader, who has been a controversial figure due to his ban from baseball for gambling on games.

Welcome to Lefthanded JuJu, the podcast where we unravel the art and craft of poetry, one verse at a time. I'm JC Macke], your host and fellow poetry enthusiast. Today, we're diving into five essential tools that every poet should have in their toolkit to elevate their writing. Whether you're a seasoned poet or just starting out, these tools will help hone your craft and unlock your creativity.

"So, as I launch this podcast, I’m not just returning to spoken word—I’m redefining it for myself. I’m embracing the stumbles, the breaks, the pauses that weren’t there before, because they tell a story too. If you’re out there listening, and you’ve had to learn to live with an altered voice, or an altered body, or an altered life… you’re not alone. We all have stories that don’t sound the way we planned them, but they’re ours to tell nonetheless."