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.
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.
This podcast episodes me and the guest discuss post graduation, plans for summer, and favorite things to do in summer.
Sports Commentator Eric Rivera on Transgender Athletes and Celebrating Black Athletes Broadcaster, producer, and commentator Eric Rivera joins host Christopher Albert for an engaging conversation on his sports journey, from early experiences in indoor track and Taekwondo to his passion for sports media and play-by-play commentary. The discussion expands into social issues in sports, including the challenges faced by transgender athletes amid growing discrimination and inequality. They also celebrate legendary Black athletes like Simone Biles, Steph Curry, Roberto Clemente, and Jasmine Camacho-Quinn. For a fun twist, they investigate how many Eric Riveras exist— including some with unexpected backstories! The episode wraps up with heartfelt advice on coping with grief and loss.
Two senior year college graduates discuss their journey to graduation while venting on the streets of new york.
The three episodes of this podcast involve me and my friend/ classmate reflecting back on our first years and college and how far we have came. What the experience was like attending a CUNY college in NYC.
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.
The music of Shahzad Ismaily, a multi-instrumentalist widely admired for his mastery of the bass guitar and drum set in solos, collaborations, and groups across genres. The program features the artist's remarks on personal history, spiritual growth, and musical projects alongside excerpts from several performances at Roulette: a duo with guitarist Indigo Street, a vocal duo with Arooj Aftab, and in an ensemble led by composer/percussionist Ches Smith. Shahzad returns to Roulette with Marc Ribot on June 11, 2025. Photo by Frank Rubolino from the Guelph Jazz Festival 2015.https://roulette.org/
The three episodes of this podcast involve me and my friend/ classmate reflecting back on our first years and college and how far we have came. What the experience was like attending a CUNY college in NYC.
Between takes on filming, two college filmmaker-photographers hit record to unpack stress, sparks of inspiration, travel highs, depression lows, and the slow art of patience. Real conversations from set to street.www.youtube.com/@casuallycrudehttps://www.instagram.com/mistercrude
We are finally having a conversation about the movie of the year. Ryan Coogler's box office smash...SINNERS!!! We are talking about the icon performances, themes, and our favorite scenes. This is NOT a spoiler free episode. If you haven't seen sinners what are you waiting for?!?!
Episode 8: Join Assemblywoman Latrice M. Walker and Rev. Dr. Robert Waterman, the pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in Brooklyn, as they explore how religion and politics shape our everyday lives.Tune in every Thursday for thought-provoking discussions on the separation of Church and State, among other important topics! In today's episode, Assemblywoman Latrice Walker and Rev. Dr. Robert Waterman continue their discussion about candidates and elected officials who make brief visits to Black churches in search of votes. Are these quick campaign stops interrupting the service? Should they commit to staying the entire service? If you have ideas that you'd like us to discuss, please emailus at churchandstate400@gmail.com.
Host Kim Singleton discusses the 1991 classic film 'Boyz N The Hood' with entertainment/film executive Erika Conner. The movie centers around three boys growing up in South Central Los Angeles. The film stars Cuba Gooding, Jr., Morris Chestnut and Ice Cube.tinyurl.com/CIBPodcast
We discuss Black artists. We compare their work with their success. The topic stirs up so many questions: What is success in a subjective industry? What is the standard? Who gets a seat at the table? Who makes the table?
Swiss-born pianist/composer in commentary and excerpts from four performances at Roulette: A trio with percussionist Kenny Wolleson and bassist Drew Gress (2016, 2020), Amalthea (aka Poppy Seeds) (2024) with Patricia Brennan, vibes; Thomas Morgan, bass, Dan Weiss, drums, and Chimaera (2022) with Christian Fennesz, electronics; Nate Wooley, trumpet; plus Wolleson (vibes) and Gress. Photo: Sylvie+by+ChristianDucassehttps://roulette.org/
Episode 7: Join Assemblywoman Latrice M. Walker and Rev. Dr. Robert Waterman, the pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in Brooklyn, as they explore how religion and politics shape our everyday lives.Tune in every Thursday for thought-provoking discussions on the separation of Church and State, among other important topics! In today's episode, Assemblywoman Latrice Walker and Rev. Dr. Robert Waterman discuss the primary election season, as many candidates make their way to Black churches. Are they sincere? Or are they making drive-by appearances? If you have ideas that you'd like us to discuss, please email us at churchandstate400@gmail.com.
The episodes discuss social and political issues and play and discuss great jazz musicians and their music.
There are many great tv shows out there but they are not all created equal! Some are just better than others. If the show was a hit, there is one thing that will always set them apart from the rest... A theme song!! Today we explore the television theme songs we can't live without! This is a "never skip the intro" kind of moment! OKAY!
The episodes discuss social and political issues and play and discuss great jazz musicians and their music
Episode 6: Join Assemblywoman Latrice M. Walker and Rev. Dr. Robert Waterman, the pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in Brooklyn, as they explore how religion and politics shape our everyday lives.Tune in every Thursday for thought-provoking discussions on the separation of Church and State, among other important topics! In today's episode, Assemblywoman Latrice Walker and Rev. Dr. Robert Waterman spoke about the various executive orders signed by President Trump in 2025. If you have ideas that you'd like us to discuss, please email us at churchandstate400@gmail.com.
Remember when your family used to do the spring cleaning. If you grew up like us you also remember the music that filled your home during that time. We are talking about the music we have heard and will listen to during spring cleaning traditions.*HEY! don't forget to text us what you're picks.
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