Storm(March 2012)

This summary provides an insight into the podcast "Storm - Q12," a recording of an interview with Storm Cloud, a 20-year-old spoken word poet from Hamilton, recorded on March 16, 2012, in Waikato, Aotearoa New Zealand. Throughout the podcast, Storm discusses various aspects of their life, including their experience as a young individual who identifies as bisexual during the 2010s.

Storm, originally from Seattle, Washington, moved to New Zealand with their father in 2001, and then to Hamilton in 2004. They recount their journey into poetry, which began at an open mic night and subsequently developed through participation in competitions and performances alongside their idol, Phil King. Teaching poetry to a diverse group of students in Hamilton, Storm expresses gratitude for the positive reception of their work, especially in creating a culture of spoken word poetry.

Throughout the interview, Storm shares their thoughts and experiences on identity, including sexual identity and gender, with a clear interest in themes of queer and gender identity within their poetry. Their work projects strong, bold messages, contrasting with the subtle approaches of their contemporaries.

Storm discusses a formative incident where a friend was attacked for wearing a shirt that read 'gay', prompting them to explore such themes further in their writing. Despite their poetry addressing these topics and actively participating in queer communities, Storm has not formally come out due to their disinterest in labels and a belief that sexuality is just one facet of a person's identity.

Moreover, Storm reflects on their process of self-acceptance concerning their body image and past struggles with weight and addiction. They shed light on their previous romantic relationships, noting patterns of unhealthy choices and the prevalence of internet-based dating. Now celibate, they have come to embrace self-love and the beauty of being confident regardless of body size.

The podcast touches on the concept of virginity and depicts it through Storm's personal lens and poetic expression, summarizing it as something to be approached when one feels ready rather than as a loss of innocence.

In concluding the interview, Storm reads a few of their poems that convey powerful messages on identity and personal struggle. The podcast ends on a note of appreciation, with Storm expressing joy for the opportunity to share their story and poetry.

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