Brooklyn Free Speech Radio is the borough's first community podcast network with content produced and edited by New York City's most diverse audio makers.New episodes every Tuesday.
EP20- In this inspiring episode of *Let's Talk Passion & Purpose*, host Nicole Thomas sits down with Hanna Guzman, dynamic storyteller and creator of *The Advice From Hanna Show*. Since launching her podcast in 2018, Hanna has built a global platform that's reached over 30 countries and 35,000+ downloads by empowering listeners to embrace their truths and own their stories. She opens up about her personal journey, the evolution of her brand, and how authenticity and connection have fueled her mission to create lasting impact through storytelling.
EP19 - In this thought-provoking episode, host Nicole Thomas chats with visual artist and writer Chunbum Park about the power of identity, creativity, and self-expression through art. From their journey growing up in South Korea to earning an MFA and launching innovative projects like *ArtBid*, an art auction card game, Chun shares how personal transformation and gender identity shape their vibrant, introspective work. They discuss the role of storytelling in visual art, their writing for *New Visionary Magazine*, and their efforts to support fellow creatives through the Emerging Whales Collective. Tune in for an inspiring look at art as a tool for self-discovery, advocacy, and breaking creative boundaries.
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Playing and discussing classic jazz, also discussing social justice and political issues
EP18 -In this empowering episode, Nicole Thomas sits down with Her Excellency Dr. Theresa A. Moseley—a United Nations Peace Ambassador, U.S. Army Veteran, international motivational speaker, and 21x best-selling author—whose work in global peacebuilding has earned her two Presidential Lifetime Achievement Awards and international acclaim. Featured in over 300 media outlets and on the covers of multiple global magazines, Dr. Moseley shares her inspiring journey from military service to becoming "The Peacemaker," a transformational leader dedicated to promoting equity, purpose, and peace. She unpacks the Seven Steps to Equity and Excellence in leadership, the value of soft skills, and the mission behind her company, TAM Creating Ambassadors of Peace LLC. Tune in for powerful insights on discovering your purpose, resolving conflict, and becoming a force for unity in your community and beyond.
Playing and discussing classic jazz, also discussing social justice and political issues
EP17 - In this inspiring episode of Let's Talk Passion & Purpose, Nicole Thomas sits down with Tamara J. Madison, a poet, author, spoken word artist, editor, and instructor whose work has captivated audiences worldwide. Tamara shares her journey through the literary arts, the power of poetry as a form of storytelling and healing, and how she has built a career fueled by passion, creativity, and purpose.
The music of composer, pianist, and cultural explorer "Blue" Gene Tyranny (1945-2020) in solos and collaborations recorded by Roulette from 2004-10 including archival commentary by the artist and a 2025 introduction by friend and colleague, the writer/producer Mary Griffin. We'll hear excerpts from pieces including A Letter From Home (2004 version) and Flipside (2008) with vocalists The Smithereens. "Blue" Gene Tyranny contributed to projects from Robert Ashley, Laurie Andersen, John Cage, and Leroy Jenkins to Carla Bley and Iggy Pop. Pianists Sarah Cahill and Joseph Kubera present a two-piano celebration of his work at Roulette on Nov. 20, 2025.https://roulette.org/
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Playing and discussing classic jazz, also discussing social justice and political issues
EP16 - In this inspiring episode, collage artist Marcus Dawson shares his journey from using art as self-care to becoming a celebrated visual storyteller. Based in North Carolina, Marcus creates vibrant, hand-cut collages that center people of color in whimsical, dreamlike settings filled with flowers, hills, and celestial touches. His work—featured in *Create! Magazine*, *Wilder Collage*, and *Southern Cultures*—blends creativity with purpose, often inspired by his love for jazz. Marcus opens up about the power of representation, his artistic process, and offers thoughtful advice for aspiring artists looking to explore their own creative paths.
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EP15 - In this inspiring episode of Let's Talk: Passion & Purpose, host Nicole Thomas interviews Monique Luck, a renowned artist and muralist whose soulful and textured works tell stories that resonate deeply with the human experience. Monique's unique collage technique brings vibrant figures to life, incorporating fragments of found paper to create visual poetry on canvas. She explains how her art reflects the emotions and choices we face in life, saying, "As I assemble a collage, I often wish I could rearrange pieces of my life as I do pieces of colored paper. "Monique has exhibited her work in prestigious galleries and museums across the U.S.
The Luxe Routine Scent. Space. Self. A podcast about grooming, mindset, and modern rituals for intentional men.Hosted by Shaun with co-host Keenan . Real talk, elevated habits, and grown man energy.Folllow us on IG: @theluxeroutinepod
This is a podcast is on various leadership or business topics
The Luxe Routine Scent. Space. Self. A podcast about grooming, mindset, and modern rituals for intentional men. Hosted by Shaun with co-host Keenan . Real talk, elevated habits, and grown man energy.Folllow us on IG: @theluxeroutinepod
EP14 - In this powerful episode of Let's Talk Passion and Purpose, Nicole Thomas is joined by trailblazing guests Pavar Snipe and Emily E. Turner—two dynamic forces reshaping the entertainment industry. Emmy-nominated comedian, writer, and disability advocate Pavar Snipe shares her journey through comedy and media, while writer-producer Emily Turner brings over a decade of industry experience championing underrepresented voices. Together, they co-founded Limitless Laughs Productions, a company dedicated to uplifting disabled talent in entertainment. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about comedy, representation, and the future of inclusive media—including a sneak peek at their new podcast, It's Not Even Like That.
EP13-In this insightful episode, Let's Talk: Passion & Purpose welcomes Damien Cowger, a skilled writer, editor, and proofreader with a wealth of experience across creative and technical fields. Damien shares his journey in the publishing world, offering valuable insights into the art of refining written work, ensuring clarity, and elevating storytelling.
Virtuoso pianist Vicky Chow in musical excerpts and commentary from the artist. Originally from Vancouver, Canada, now in Brooklyn, Chow has put a personal touch on multitudes of contemporary music, engaged commissions, and explored experimental forms expanding the piano repertoire. We hear bits from performances of works by Philip Glass, David Lang, Cassie Wieland, Jane Antonia Cornish, and Tristan Perich whose piece Surface Image the pianist will perform in a free concert in Bryant Park in Manhattan on Sept. 11, 2025 to open Roulette's 47th season.https://roulette.org/
EP12 -In this captivating episode of Let's Talk: Passion & Purpose, host Nicole Thomas welcomes the award-winning author, educator, and speaker Shonda Buchanan. A Kalamazoo, Michigan native, Shonda shares her journey as a writer, her passion for storytelling, and her work as an advocate for cultural history and mixed-race identity. Dive into her inspiring career and gain insights into her powerful works, including her memoir Black Indian and her forthcoming poetry collection, The Lost Songs of Nina Simone.
EP 11 - In this inspiring episode of Let's Talk Passion & Purpose with Nicole Thomas, Nicole is joined by Cortland Jones —author, speaker, coach, and founder of CJones Enterprises. With over 30 years of experience as an educator in Prince George's County Public Schools and now as a teaching artist partnering with community organizations, Cortland shares his passion for empowering others through art, education, and ministry. Cortland discusses his journey from classroom teacher to published author and nonprofit leader, offering insights on how to live a life of purpose and grace. He shares his vision to inspire, influence, and impact others through his talents and why he believes life itself is full-timeministry.
Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton spotlights the new Spike Lee film HIGHEST 2 LOWEST starring Denzel Washington. Streaming on Apple TV + starting Sept. 5, 2025.
The Luxe Routine is a podcast for men who care about how they show up. Hosted by Shaun and Keenan, the show explores scent, grooming, mindset, and the little luxuries that make a big difference. From daily rituals to intentional living, each episode is a conversation about moving with purpose, creating space, and defining what luxury means on your own terms.
Episode 10 - In this episode, Nicole Thomas chats with the inspiring Queen Majeeda, a Jamaican poet and recording artist, about her journey from writing as a child to creating a Grammy-longlisted album. They explore her path from Jamaica to the global stage, how she honed her craft, the role of faith in her creativity, and her advice for aspiring writers. Queen Majeeda also shares insights on her album *Wedding Invitation*, her upcoming single *Social Media Dilemma*, and the transformative experiences that shaped her artistic vision—plus a look at what's next.
From the classic film "Paris Is Burning", to Madonna's hit video "VOGUE", to the FX tv series "POSE" - everyone seems to have some media exposure to the underground LGBTQ+ world of "ballroom". Now there's a new coffee table book that celebrate the triumphs and beauty of the movement's creators. We walk to the author, about his journey and how the project came to fruition!
The Luxe Routine is a podcast for men who care about how they show up. Hosted by Shaun and Keenan, the show explores scent, grooming, mindset, and the little luxuries that make a big difference. From daily rituals to intentional living, each episode is a conversation about moving with purpose, creating space, and defining what luxury means on your own terms.
Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton sits down with author and historian Billy Mitchell to discuss the decades he worked at the world-famous Apollo Theater and the entertainment icons he met. Mr. Mitchell is the author of the book THEY CALL ME MR. APOLLO.www.tinyurl.com/CIBPodcast
Emily Johnson, celebrated for a distinguished body of dance works, invites you to an evening specifically crafted for our sunset time together in Prospect Park. Gather, sit, or lay down with the ground, on and amongst 84 hand-stitched quilts —a 4,000 square-foot installation designed by Ojibwe artist Maggie Thompson. Created over the past decade by hundreds of volunteers over multiple geographies, these quilts reflect a collective vision toward better futures. They hold record of historic actions alongside personal histories, migrations, and dreams. You'll be invited to take part—stitch with us, and add your ideas to this monumental project: what are your non-negotiable care actions? How do we defend landin a city? How do we disrupt the misuse of the terms: great, free, he, she, illegal, migrant, border?https://www.catalystdance.com/These stories are broadcasted during Emily Johnson's performance for Celebrate Brooklyn 08/07/2025. Listen to these stories virtually while 2000 people gather for this performance activation. We'll listen to stories and provocations transmitted from artists across territories and First Nations. We'll take in a little silence and also the booming sounds from famed Lower East Side DJ Dat Gurl Curly! You might decide to dance. Youmight decide to join Ashley Pierre-Louis near one of the park's oldest trees, or take a guided tour with Prospect Park Alliance, along one of its paths. You might learn the backstitch from Korina Emmerich, Nishina Loft, or another audience member. Maybe you'll teach the stitch, too. You'll take home a bundle of herbs specially prepared to support the summer harvest and our nervous systems—and pollinator seeds from PECaN to support the human and more-than-human ecosystems of New York City.
Emily Johnson, celebrated for a distinguished body of dance works, invites you to an evening specifically crafted for our sunset time together in Prospect Park. Gather, sit, or lay down with the ground, on and amongst 84 hand-stitched quilts —a 4,000 square-foot installation designed by Ojibwe artist Maggie Thompson. Created over the past decade by hundreds of volunteers over multiple geographies, these quilts reflect a collective vision toward better futures. They hold record of historic actions alongside personal histories, migrations, and dreams. You'll be invited to take part—stitch with us, and add your ideas to this monumental project: what are your non-negotiable care actions? How do we defend landin a city? How do we disrupt the misuse of the terms: great, free, he, she, illegal, migrant, border?https://www.catalystdance.com/These stories are broadcasted during Emily Johnson's performance for Celebrate Brooklyn 08/07/2025. Listen to these stories virtually while 2000 people gather for this performance activation. We'll listen to stories and provocations transmitted from artists across territories and First Nations. We'll take in a little silence and also the booming sounds from famed Lower East Side DJ Dat Gurl Curly! You might decide to dance. Youmight decide to join Ashley Pierre-Louis near one of the park's oldest trees, or take a guided tour with Prospect Park Alliance, along one of its paths. You might learn the backstitch from Korina Emmerich, Nishina Loft, or another audience member. Maybe you'll teach the stitch, too. You'll take home a bundle of herbs specially prepared to support the summer harvest and our nervous systems—and pollinator seeds from PECaN to support the human and more-than-humanecosystems of New York City.
Emily Johnson, celebrated for a distinguished body of dance works, invites you to an evening specifically crafted for our sunset time together in Prospect Park. Gather, sit, or lay down with the ground, on and amongst 84 hand-stitched quilts —a 4,000 square-foot installation designed by Ojibwe artist Maggie Thompson. Created over the past decade by hundreds of volunteers over multiple geographies, these quilts reflect a collective vision toward better futures. They hold record of historic actions alongside personal histories, migrations, and dreams. You'll be invited to take part—stitch with us, and add your ideas to this monumental project: what are your non-negotiable care actions? How do we defend landin a city? How do we disrupt the misuse of the terms: great, free, he, she, illegal, migrant, border?https://www.catalystdance.com/These stories are broadcasted during Emily Johnson's performance for Celebrate Brooklyn 08/07/2025. Listen to these stories virtually while 2000 people gather for this performance activation. We'll listen to stories and provocations transmitted from artists across territories and First Nations. We'll take in a little silence and also the booming sounds from famed Lower East Side DJ Dat Gurl Curly! You might decide to dance. Youmight decide to join Ashley Pierre-Louis near one of the park's oldest trees, or take a guided tour with Prospect Park Alliance, along one of its paths. You might learn the backstitch from Korina Emmerich, Nishina Loft, or another audience member. Maybe you'll teach the stitch, too. You'll take home a bundle of herbs specially prepared to support the summer harvest and our nervous systems—and pollinator seeds from PECaN to support the human and more-than-human ecosystems of New York City.
Emily Johnson, celebrated for a distinguished body of dance works, invites you to an evening specifically crafted for our sunset time together in Prospect Park. Gather, sit, or lay down with the ground, on and amongst 84 hand-stitched quilts —a 4,000 square-foot installation designed by Ojibwe artist Maggie Thompson. Created over the past decade by hundreds of volunteers over multiple geographies, these quilts reflect a collective vision toward better futures. They hold record of historic actions alongside personal histories, migrations, and dreams. You'll be invited to take part—stitch with us, and add your ideas to this monumental project: what are your non-negotiable care actions? How do we defend landin a city? How do we disrupt the misuse of the terms: great, free, he, she, illegal, migrant, border?https://www.catalystdance.com/These stories are broadcasted during Emily Johnson's performance for Celebrate Brooklyn 08/07/2025. Listen to these stories virtually while 2000 people gather for this performance activation. We'll listen to stories and provocations transmitted from artists across territories and First Nations. We'll take in a little silence and also the booming sounds from famed Lower East Side DJ Dat Gurl Curly! You might decide to dance. Youmight decide to join Ashley Pierre-Louis near one of the park's oldest trees, or take a guided tour with Prospect Park Alliance, along one of its paths. You might learn the backstitch from Korina Emmerich, Nishina Loft, or another audience member. Maybe you'll teach the stitch, too. You'll take home a bundle of herbs specially prepared to support the summer harvest and our nervous systems—and pollinator seeds from PECaN to support the human and more-than-human ecosystems of New York City.
Episode 9 - In this exciting episode of Let's Talk: Passion & Purpose, host Nicole Thomas sits down with the multi- talented J.R. ("Jamie") Potter. An award-winning author, illustrator, and musician, Jamie delves into the heart of creativity and the relentless pursuit of passion. From his celebrated supernatural mystery series Thomas Creeper—praised by Booklist as "marvelously macabre!"—to his impactful work in educational publishing, Jamie inspires with his journey of storytelling and artistic mastery.
Quiet luxury, sharp routines and grown man energy.https://www.instagram.com/theluxeroutine25?igsh=MWhoZmNzZnh2dHo0cw==
Host Kim Singleton sits down with Jacquelin Harris, dancer with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. She discusses dance and the BAAND Together Dance Festival at Lincoln Center.tinyurl.com/CIBPodcast
The musical works of drummer, percussionist, and instrument builder Kenny Wollesen and his Wollesonic project. We'll hear excerpts from two multimedia, theatrical, large ensemble pieces recorded at Roulette in 2006 and 2008 plus his contribution to a trio led by pianist/composer Sylvie Courvoisier with bassist Drew Gress. Wollesonic is a band, a laboratory, a record label, an archive, and a collection of hundreds of hand-made "noise" instruments. Featuring the artist's commentary and an amazing story about his grandmother's music which Wollesen debuts at The Stone in Manhattan on August 20-23, 2025.https://roulette.org/
Episode 8 - Join Nicole Thomas as she sits down with Brooklyn-based painter Stacey Billups, an artist celebrated for her ability to capture the essence of joy, connection, reflection, and rest in her vibrant paintings. Stacey shares how her art brings to life the moments when people are thriving rather than just surviving.
Quiet luxury, sharp routines and grown man energy.https://www.instagram.com/theluxeroutine25?igsh=MWhoZmNzZnh2dHo0cw==
In Episode 7 of Let's Talk: Passion & Purpose, host Nicole Thomas welcomes Garry Grant, an exceptional New York City-based artist known for his large-scale abstract works. Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Garry's career spans over two decades and bridges fine art and master gilding.
Episode 6 - In this inspiring episode, we dive deep into self-care and mental health with Janell Santana-Sims, a dedicated social worker, coach, and author. As the founder of Self-Care JS Inc., Janell emphasizes harm reduction and mental health advocacy. At the same time, her coaching program, JS Self-Care LLC, revisits essential life lessons about self-care that we often overlook. Janell candidly shares her personal journey,the hard truths she had to relearn, and how they resonate with those on a path to wellness. Her phrase, "Have An Amazing Day on Purpose," reminds us to embrace intentional living.
Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton highlights the new Disney Plus series Ironheart. This episode includes comments from the show's creator Chinaka Hodge and Executive Producer Ryan Coogler.www.tinyurl.com/CIBPodcast
Wadada Leo Smith: Tradition & TransitionComposer and trumpet player Wadada Leo Smith in commentary and concert excerpts recorded at Roulette including a duo with keyboardist Amina Claudine Myers (Central Park Mosaics, 2024), passages from his Pulitzer-nominated Ten Freedom Summers (Golden Quartet and the Pacifica Coral Reef Ensemble, 2013), and a Rastafarian ceremonial ritual with vocalist Jeanne Lee (1989) An early member and proponent of the AACM and the Chicago "creative music" paradigm, Wadada taught for years at Cal Arts and has an enduring connection with Wesleyan University. Over the years his bands and collaborators have included Leroy Jenkins, Anthony Braxton, Henry Threadgill, Anthony Davis, Oliver Lake, Derek Bailey, and many more. Photo credit: Michael Jackson.https://roulette.org/
Each episode includes a brief discussion of social justice issues and politics, as well as playing and talking about classic jazz songs and the artists.
Each episode includes a brief discussion of social justice issues and politics, as well as playing and talking about classic jazz songs and the artists.
This podcast episodes me and the guest discuss post graduation, plans for summer, and favorite things to do in summer.
Each episode includes a brief discussion of social justice issues and politics, as well as playing and talking about classic jazz songs and the artists.
Fearless Abolitionist Anees on Community, Abolition, and Healing On this episode of The Junk and Jam Experience, Christopher Albert sits down with the brilliant and bold Anees — activist, community organizer, abolitionist, and lifelong learner — to talk about building safer, more just futures through collective care, protest, and healing. Anees opens up about their journey from academia to street-level activism, shares insights on prison abolition, protest safety, and reflects on identity, family, and cultural belonging. From Pro-Palestinian demonstrations, to abolition and over-policing, the Land back Movement, and spiritual herbalism — this convo is as empowering as it is expansive. Featuring: - Community safety & abolitionist organizing - Personal stories of resilience, healing, and joy - Equitable education and resources in a changing political landscape - Protest, poetry, Taekwondo, and tender truth bombs Plus: A hilarious game of "Who's THEY IS, HUH?" — because modesty looks better on men anyway
Each episode includes a brief discussion of social justice issues and politics, as well as playing and talking about classic jazz songs and the artists.
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