EPISODE · Jul 2, 2025 · 1H 17M
Kyle "Guante" Tran Myhre - Building Better Counter-Narratives
from I Think, Therefore I Slam · host Andrew Rogerson
Join the Slam Fam on Patreon for exclusive bonus content and more:https://www.patreon.com/ittisCheck out the I Think, Therefore I Slam Merch Store:https://ittis.deco-apparel.com/Kyle Tran Myhre (aka Guante) is a poet and activist whose work explores the relationships between narrative, power, and resistance. He’s performed at the United Nations, contributed to a Grammy-winning album, been a member of two National Poetry Slam championship teams, and visited countless colleges, conferences, and festivals, using spoken word and storytelling as doorways into critical dialogue. His most recent book, "Not a Lot of Reasons to Sing, But Enough", is available now via Button Poetry.Whether writing about men’s roles in ending gender-based violence, challenging dominant narratives related to race and racism, or just telling stories about the different jobs he’s had, Tran Myhre strives to cultivate a deeper engagement with social justice issues, one based in both empathy and agency. An educator as well as a performing artist, Tran Myhre completed his Masters studies at the University of Minnesota with a focus on spoken word, critical pedagogy, and social justice education, and regularly facilitates workshops and residencies. He lives in Minneapolis.Buy "Not a Lot of reasons to Sing, But Enough" on Amazon:https://amzn.to/3TcQ8UDFollow Kyle onTheir Website:https://guante.info/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/guantesoloBluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/guante.infoFollow ITTIS on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ithinkthereforeislampodcastFind Melbourne spoken word events:https://melbournepoetry.com/Podcast art by Doane Stuart School
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Join the Slam Fam on Patreon for exclusive bonus content and more:https://www.patreon.com/ittisCheck out the I Think, Therefore I Slam Merch Store:https://ittis.deco-apparel.com/Kyle Tran Myhre (aka Guante) is a poet and activist whose work explores the relationships between narrative, power, and resistance. He’s performed at the United Nations, contributed to a Grammy-winning album, been a member of two National Poetry Slam championship teams, and visited countless colleges, conferences, and festivals, using spoken word and storytelling as doorways into critical dialogue. His most recent book, "Not a Lot of Reasons to Sing, But Enough", is available now via Button Poetry.Whether writing about men’s roles in ending gender-based violence, challenging dominant narratives related to race and racism, or just telling stories about the different jobs he’s had, Tran Myhre strives to cultivate a deeper engagement with social justice issues, one based in both empathy and agency. An educator as well as a performing artist, Tran Myhre completed his Masters studies at the University of Minnesota with a focus on spoken word, critical pedagogy, and social justice education, and regularly facilitates workshops and residencies. He lives in Minneapolis.Buy "Not a Lot of reasons to Sing, But Enough" on Amazon:https://amzn.to/3TcQ8UDFollow Kyle onTheir Website:https://guante.info/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/guantesoloBluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/guante.infoFollow ITTIS on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ithinkthereforeislampodcastFind Melbourne spoken word events:https://melbournepoetry.com/Podcast art by Doane Stuart School
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