WHAT IS A “SLAM?”
A poetry slam is a competitive event in which poets perform their work and are judged by members of the audience. Typically, the host or another organizer selects the judges, who are instructed to give numerical scores (1 to 10 scale) based on the poets' content and performance. For even more info on slam poetry, check out http://www.poetryslam.com.

WHAT IS PODSLAM.ORG?
Podslam.org is a new-media virtual community created to experience, share, and rate performances by today's hottest poets and spoken-word artists with the energy and currency of a traditional poetry slam, but without the limits of space or time. Enjoy it on your computer, cell phone, PSP or your iPod.

What's unique about Podslam.org is the infinite number of times you can experience the slam as well as the amount of judges able to give their opinion based on the poet's performance.

Lastly, only members can Win Prizes such as; classic and video iPods, Books, Gift Certificates, and Poets’ cds! When you Join | View and Vote for the poets in the Current Bout, you are automatically entered to win prizes too!

PODSLAM.ORG HISTORY
Launched in February 2006 after a conversation about mobile media, the slam scene and the role of “poet as activist” in society, and the success of provocative spoken-word venues such as “Café Nuba” in “non-urban” markets, Podslam.org, holds the distinction of being the “original e-slam” immediately addressing the theme of “Black history and identity in the US” with 15 poets from the local community. Podslam.org is also a joint venture between Just Media, the Pan African Arts Society, and BluBlak Media, LLC in Denver, Colorado – USA that has been in the forefront of the “cyberslam” phenomenon and continues to produce high definition films for poets as an opportunity for artists to communicate, exchange, and engage. Indeed, the “revolution is being televised” via pod technology with Podslam.org as cutting edge project to watch.

PODSLAM.ORG RULES & SCORING!
* Each poem must be of the poet's own construction;
* Each poet gets 3 minutes (plus a ten-second grace period) to perform one poem, if the poet goes over, points will be deducted from the total score by Podslam.org Staff;
* The poet may not use props, costumes, or musical instruments;
* A set of 5 or more Poets/Poems (called a "bout") will be uploaded approximately Every 2 Weeks.
* Bout Winners will Slam-Off against one another for the "PodSlam.org All-Star Championship" Title & Prizes!
* Participating Poets will be selected by the Producers of PodSLAM.org from our film archive of spitters from various parts of the world. "Poems" (not poet) may only be used MORE than once during a series of slam bouts for the slam-offs.
* You can rate a performance Only Once per Bout.

DONATE TO PODSLAM.ORG!
You think Podslam.org is “the revolution of spoken-word?” we do to, and it’s expensive!! You can help us by Donating your $$ to the cause! Podslam.org is a project Just Media, a 501c3 non-profit organization, all donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law, all content is the copyright of Just Media and the poets themselves.

HOW CAN I BE A PODSLAM.ORG POET?
While In the past Podslam.org has organized professional studio on-location shoots at poetry events, the next stage includes the ability to produce high-def films at regional and national slam venues. Additionally, Podslam.org is looking for “affiliate” venue that will be willing to coordinate Podslam.org invitational events in your city that we can come film and load onto our site. More details to come soon!

DOWNLOADING THE REVOLUTION AKA A PODSLAM.ORG FILM:
You must have the most recent version Quicktime player on your browser, which will allow you to watch the slams online. CLICK HERE if you'd like to download and install Quicktime 7. If you still can't see the videos, or if you do not wish to download Quicktime to see them, you can download the files in Windows Media Player video format, .wmv, on every artist's page. CLICK HERE to get Windows Media Player.