Align by Line Podcast
Trailer
Introducing Align by Line
Align By Line is a poetry podcast, followed by discussions about various life topics by Jasmine Lawrence and Joshua Kurnia, two Millennials living in San Francisco who have passions in writing, spoken arts, and life wonderment. Each episode features original poems, which then get dissected and followed by conversations, reflecting on various life experiences and perspectives.
Season 4
Jasmine reads "2024" and converses with Joshua as they try out a new format for the show.
Joshua reads "Hard Love" as he and Jasmine explore the kind of love that sometimes is hard to receive.
Womaning Up (Coming Soon)
Season 3
Joshua reads “Be a Servant” and Jasmine reads “Go On and Do It” The episode focuses on the importance of service and giving back to the community, highlighting the rewards that come from helping others.
Jasmine reads “In Pursuit of Romance” and Joshua reads “The Golden Spear”, discussing the differences between romance and true love.
Joshua reads “Underdog of the Deep Sea” and Jasmine reads “Black and Brown and Gold” as they discuss standing up for one's beliefs.
Jasmine reads “Is a Woman” and Joshua reads “This Same Body of a Man”, challenging traditional gender roles.
Joshua reads “Friends Are...” and Jasmine reads “What Will Be”, exploring the dynamics of friendships.
Jasmine reads “Number our Days” and Joshua reads “Assurance”, reflecting on the role of faith in their lives.
Joshua reads “Never Enough” and Jasmine reads “It’s a Lamp Shade and I’m Crying”, delving into the tension between unmet desires and contentment.
Jasmine reads "Black" and Joshua reads an excerpt from "Redemption" as they share stories and experiences to honor their cultures.
Joshua reads "Not All Fallen is Lost" and Jasmine reads "Perfect Timing" as they trade tips on how to wait well and stay motivated to achieve personal goals.
Jasmine reads "For the Rest of My Life" and Joshua reads 'Missing' as they question whether love that can last a lifetime and beyond.
Season 2
Jasmine reads "Who Am I?" and Joshua reads "A Broken Feather on a Trail" as they explore what it takes to become the authentic version of yourself.
Overcoming Obsession [Top Episode]
Joshua reads "Questioning" and Jasmine sings "Safe at Home" as they share their obsessions and trade tips on how they escape from their problems.
Being American [Top Episode]
Joshua reads "The Mute Button" and Jasmine reads "Juneteenth 2022" as they tell their distinctive stories of life as Americans.
Jasmine reads "What Will Be" and Joshua reads "Love Is..." as they discuss growing love between friends and pursuing romantic love.
Joshua reads "The Eclipse of a Pluviophile" and Jasmine reads "Ease my Suffering" as they trade experiences navigating the darker parts of life.
Jasmine reads "Songs of Joy" and Joshua reads "Because Hope Keeps Us Going" as they discuss strategies for finding hope in the midst of the struggles of everyday life.
Joshua reads "At the End of the Day" and Jasmine reads "Work Haiku" as they provide practical strategies for detecting and avoiding work-related burnout.
Jasmine reads “And that is Enough” and Joshua reads “Through the Mist”. This episode shares stories and reflections on finding peace in various aspects of life.
Jasmine reads “Here We Stand” and Joshua reads “Unboxing Conversation Between Me and Noone”, where they discuss the challenges and rewards of building communities and fostering connections with others.
Jasmine reads “Predictive Analysis” and Joshua reads “Letting Go”. This episode explores the inevitability of change and how we can embrace it as a necessary part of life.
Season 1
Being Content in Solitude [Top Episode]
Joshua reads "Not Knowing" and Jasmine reads "I Am, I Do" as we learn and discuss finding contentment and maybe even happiness in solitude.
Overcome Racial Bias [Top Episode]
Jasmine reads "Children of the Slave" and Joshua reads "Yellow". In this episode, they discuss how they are overcoming experiences of racial bias, found pride in their racial identity, and the motivation to fight for change.
Joshua reads "Still, Yet Moving" and Jasmine reads "Your Life Tree". In this episode, they share how nature is both a restorative experience and a role model.
Jasmine reads "Granddaddy" and Joshua reads "Missing". In this episode, they share the stories and honor family members who have been foundational & influential in shaping them to be who they are today. Their poems are reminders to actively cherish and appreciate those we hold dear before they're gone.
Accepting Yourself [Top Episode]
Joshua reads his poem "Emerging From The Maze" and Jasmine reads her poem "Loving Me" as they talk about the struggle of self-acceptance, embracing one's imperfection, and striving for authentic self.
In this new take on poetry, Jasmine & Joshua read a duet piece titled "Learning to Love Me". They talk about practicing self-care and being gentle to our physical and mental well-being as we go about life.
Celebrating National Poetry Month
Joshua and Jasmine read & discuss poems from a range of diverse authors in honor of National Poetry Month!
Joshua reads "26 and Millions of Possibilities" and Jasmine reads "A Life Well Lived" as they reflect on how we can be the change we would like to see in this world through our words and small actions.
Jasmine reads "Dream of Deaths" and Joshua reads "The Crease on The Painting" as they reflect on death and what it means to be alive.
Jasmine reads "From Then Until Now" and Joshua reads "All The Imperfect Lovely Things My Mama Is" as they honor the impact their mothers have had on their lives.
Joshua reads "Beautiful Dreams" and Jasmine reads "Off the Grid" as they discuss the challenges of being yourself authentically on social media.
Facing the Future [Top Episode]
In the FINAL episode of Season 1, Jasmine & Joshua read a duet piece titled "What's Next". They talk about "Facing The Future", which is a perfectly fitting topic as we wrap up Season 1 of Align by Line — the uncertainties and insecurities, but also excitement of the fact that we simply will never know our future.