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.
Hay artistas que se suben a un escenario para actuar... y hay otros que aprendieron a actuar para sobrevivir. En estecepisodio de Sin Libreto, Sándor Juan no interpreta un personaje. Se presenta tal como es: vulnerable, contradictorio, humano. Y quizás por eso esta conversación golpea profundo. Desde una infancia marcada por la Cuba de los años 80, pasando por guerras, exilio, fronteras y pobreza, hasta encontrar refugio en el teatro, Sándor nos cuenta una vida donde el arte no fue un lujo... fue salvación. Una historia donde un niño que fingía locura para escapar del servicio militar terminó convirtiéndose en uno de los actores más sensibles y honestos del teatro en español en Nueva York.Pero esta entrevista va mucho más allá de la actuación. Aquí se habla del miedo al fracaso, de la culpa, de los sueños que uno abandona por la familia y de la batalla silenciosa entre el ego y la inseguridad. Hay momentos donde Sándor habla como actor... y otros donde habla como un hombre que todavía sigue tratando de entenderse a sí mismo. Y quizás ahí está la belleza de esta conversación. En que no intenta impresionar. Intenta decir la verdad. Sin Libreto continúa abriendo espacio para esas voces que casi nunca tienen permiso de hablar así: sin personajes, sin máscaras y sin libreto.
Host Kim Singleton discusses the new documentary, W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With a Cause with writer/director/producer Rita Coburn.tinyurl.com/CIBPodcast
Uncle Gary's TWO CENTS JOURNEY: Journey with a 50-Year Cancer Survivor and Crazy, One-Legged, Black & Gay Male who is Chronologically 68, but Spiritually a Rebellious Teen from a MARVTASTIC & UNIQUE Lifescope, Edutainment & Cultural Think-Tank, Perspective and Magazine-Style Format.
1-Some Friendships Don't End, They ExpireNot every friendship is meant to last forever—and outgrowing people doesn't make you disloyal. In this honest and healing episode of 50ish & Fab, KC Sonshine talks about the pain of changing, the guilt of moving on, and why protecting your peace sometimes means letting relationships go with love. Because some friendships don't end in betrayal... they simply expire.
How to Secure That Dream InternshipBreaking into media can feel like a full-time job, but the right strategy makes all the difference. With Host Cami Brango and Presented by the Center for Communication, this episode breaks down how to stand out, build a strong application, and turn opportunities into real offers.Website: https://linktr.ee/CenComPodcasts?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=e8f2fc9d-e25d-4641-aba6-122e7caa7bab
Navigating the Media Field as an IntrovertNetworking does not have to mean being the loudest in the room. With Host Cami Brango and Presented by the Center for Communication, this episode shares honest insights and practical strategies to help introverts build confidence, connect authentically, and make meaningful moves in media.Website: https://linktr.ee/CenComPodcasts?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=e8f2fc9d-e25d-4641-aba6-122e7caa7bab
In this first episode of Enlight, Caroline Mardok speaks with Kaitlin Krause, founder of Rising Tide Effect, and Keraya Knight, a participant who grew into a mentor through the program. Set in New York City, the episode explores what access to water really means in a city surrounded by it: not only swimming lessons, but safety, confidence, dignity, and belonging. Through their conversation, the episode looks at the barriers many young people face—from cost and lack of access to food insecurity and fear of the water—and at how Rising Tide Effect is creating pathways through free swim instruction, water safety education, and youth development. At once intimate and civic, this is a story about survival, joy,and what it would take to build a more swimmable city. https://www.carolinemardok.com/
The Jones Twins talk about their documentary film project, which blends comedic and surreal elements that reflect their legacy as New York-based writers/performance artists, and uncovers their unique backstory of growing up as bi-racial identical twins adopted by loving Black parents. www.Jonestwinslove.com
En este episodio, nos acompaña el galardonado dramaturgo y periodista venezolano Pablo García Gámez. A través deuna conversación íntima, Pablo nos relata su primer e impactante encuentro con el teatro al presenciar una puesta enescena de El beso de la mujer araña en su natal Caracas, un momento que cambió su vida y su visión de la ficciónpara siempre.Exploramos su evolución artística, desde sus inicios como tallerista bajo la guía de figuras como Elio Palencia yRodolfo Santana, hasta su labor como crítico teatral para el diario El Universal y su trabajo en museos junto a SofíaImber. Pablo comparte las motivaciones detrás de su decisión de mudarse a Nueva York y cómo esta ciudadtransformó su percepción de la identidad y el "desarraigo".
Host Julissa Bedford sits down with fellow Harlem based visual artists Saiss Cruz Santana and Brandon Ford to talk about their art collective they cofounded called Quintoola.
A mother shares her journey to her child's ASD diagnosis, what she noticed, how she found answers, and what came next. We then shift the focus to her, how she manages stress, builds support, and stays grounded for her child. Because parent self regulation isn't optional, it's essential.
Where Do I Start? Picking Your First Media Career PathStarting a career in media can feel overwhelming, but your first step is choosing a direction. With Host Cami Brango and Presented by the Center for Communication, this episode features real stories and advice from industry pros to help you find your path and get started with confidence.Website: https://linktr.ee/CenComPodcasts?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=e8f2fc9d-e25d-4641-aba6-122e7caa7bab
The pilot episode of Console to Camera opens with four classmates joining the host to help introduce the show. Together, we talk about the first video games we ever played, the movies and TV shows based on those games, and what happens when two storytelling worlds — gaming and cinema — collide. Through personal memories, playful debate, and cross‐generational perspectives, this episode sets the stage for a podcast that explores how interactive stories become live‐action narratives. It's a warm, curious introduction to the players, the films, and the creative bridge between consoles and cameras.
Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton spotlights the newly released movie, Michael. This movie highlights the rise of the iconic pop star Michael Jackson. The film stars Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long and Colman Domingo.
05_En este episodio de Sin Libreto, la actriz cubana Zulema Clares comparte un recorrido íntimo por su vida artística: desde sus primeros encuentros con el teatro en Cuba hasta su llegada a Nueva York en busca de nuevos horizontes. Con honestidad y sensibilidad, Zulema habla sobre el descubrimiento del teatro como vocación, su trabajo con Argos Teatro, el desafío de emigrar y comenzar de nuevo, y su consolidación dentro de la escena del teatro en español en Nueva York. A través de sus experiencias, revela la disciplina, la fe y la humanidad que sostienen la vida de un actor.
Podcast IntensiveListening Party 2026Thursday, April 30 at 5:30pmBRIC House Stoop647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Baking as a hobby has more layers than we thought.Hobbyist bakers/artists/creatives Ashleigh and Lena help us explore how bakers have been breaking down barriers--and baking their way out of the box.
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EP 30 - "What Does It Take to Call Yourself a Writer?" | Leydi Margaret Ferreira | Dominican American WriterIn this episode of Let's Talk Passion and Purpose, Nicole Thomas sits down with Dominican American writer Leydi Margaret Ferreira to explore the power of storytelling, identity, and creative courage. Leydi shares how writing became a pathway to process grief, motherhood, and her experiences at the intersections of immigration, Blackness, and womanhood. Through honest reflection, she opens up about overcoming self-doubt, claiming her voice, and embracing the simple yet powerful act of taking the next step on the creative journey.
04_En este episodio de Sin Libreto, la actriz venezolana Gredivel Vásquez comparte el recorrido que la llevó desde Valencia, Venezuela, hasta los escenarios del teatro en español en la ciudad de Nueva York. Lo que comenzó como una pasión por la actuación durante su juventud se transformó con el tiempo en una vocación que la impulsó a dejar la estabilidad de su país para buscar nuevas oportunidades en el extranjero.A lo largo de la conversación, Gredivel reflexiona sobre los riesgos, sacrificios y momentos inesperados que marcaron su carrera, desde sus primeros pasos tocando puertas en Nueva York hasta su trabajo en producciones con instituciones como Repertorio Español. También comparte su visión sobre el oficio del actor, la disciplina que exige esta profesión y la perseverancia necesaria para sostener una vida dedicada al arte.
Play and discuss classic jazz songs, along with a discussion on social/political issues
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We discuss the debt K-Pop owes to it's Black Fans.
EP 29 - "Emotional Self-Defense & Creative Power" | Zak Mucha, LCSW | Author of Emotional Abuse: A Manual for Self-Defense (2025)In this episode of Let's Talk Passion and Purpose, Nicole Thomas speaks with psychoanalyst, poet, and author Zak Mucha, LCSW, about the powerful connection between creativity, healing, and emotional resilience. Drawing from decades of experience working with individuals facing trauma, addiction, and severe mental illness, Zak shares how storytelling, writing, and poetry can serve as tools for self-discovery and emotional protection. The conversation also explores insights from his upcoming book, Emotional Abuse: A Manual for Self-Defense, offering listeners guidance on recognizing emotional harm, embracing vulnerability, and finding strength through creative expression
03_En este episodio de Sin Libreto, el actor puertorriqueño Mario Mattei comparte una conversación profundamente honesta sobre su vida dentro y fuera del escenario. Desde sus primeros recuerdos de infancia observando a su padre interpretar, sin saberlo, a los personajes de sus historias diarias, hasta su formación en la Universidad de Puerto Rico, Mattei revela cómo nació su vocación artística. A lo largo de la entrevista, habla sobre su paso por el teatro en Puerto Rico, su experiencia con el teatro rodante universitario y el impacto de llevar teatro clásico a comunidades que nunca habían visto una obra en vivo. También reflexiona con valentía sobre momentos difíciles de su vida, ncluyendo la depresión, las adicciones y la necesidad de reinventarse, que finalmente lo llevaron a buscar una nueva oportunidad en Nueva York.
Play and discuss classic jazz songs, along with a discussion on social/political issues
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EP 28 - "Rooted in Nature, Reaching for Joy" | Maggie Douglas | Visual ArtistIn this episode of Let's Talk Passion and Purpose, Nicole Thomas sits down with artist Maggie Douglas to explore the healing and transformative power of creativity. Based in Des Moines, Iowa, Maggie shares how abstract and mixed media art became a form of self-guided therapy and a path to discovering her passion. From award-winning gallery work to large-scale community murals, she reflects on embracing experimentation, learning through failure, and using art to connect people with creativity, nature, and themselves.
02_En este episodio de Sin Libreto, la reconocida actriz dominicana Denia Brache abre una ventana íntima a su extraordinario recorrido desde un pequeño pueblo de la República Dominicana hasta los escenarios y sets de Nueva York. Con honestidad y pasión, comparte recuerdos, desafíos y momentos decisivos que marcaron su vida artística. Entre anécdotas del teatro en español, audiciones difíciles y encuentros con figurasfundamentales de la escena neoyorquina, Denia revela la disciplina, el carácter y la resiliencia que sostienen una carrera de décadas. Una conversación llena de memoria, oficio y amor profundo por el teatro. Una historia que demuestra que detrás de cada artista hay una lucha silenciosa que casi nunca se cuenta.
Play and discuss classic jazz songs, along with a discussion on social/political issues
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EP 27 - Creativity, Dreams, and Identity | Nancey B. Price | collage artist, writer, storyteller and host of Dreaming in Color with Nancey BIn this episode of Let's Talk Passion and Purpose, Nicole Thomas welcomes collage artist, writer, and podcast host Nancey B. Price for a powerful conversation about creativity, identity, and trusting your inner voice. Nancey shares how a vivid dream led her back to her artistic path, the inspiration behind her collage work centered on Black life and Southern roots, and how storytelling—from novels to her podcast Dreaming in Color—helps create spaces where imagination, culture, and community can thrive. An inspiring reminder that honoring your story and intuition can lead you back to your true creative purpose.
Writer/Director Harold Hodge Jr talks about his play, Fancy Maids, being adapted to film. Joining him on this episode are two of the cast members, Mona Swain and Chinara Stroman.tinyurl.com/CIBPodcast
01_En este episodio de Sin Libreto, Gabriel Flores conversa con la actriz colombiana Kika Child, una artista cuya vida ha estado marcada por el movimiento, la reinvención y la resistencia. Kika comenzó su camino artístico como bailarina de ballet en Bogotá y más tarde descubrió el teatro durante una estancia en París. Muy pronto llegó el éxito en la televisión colombiana y el cine latinoamericano, incluyendo su participación en la película Gatica, el Mono. Sin embargo, su vida dio un giro cuando decidió dejarlo todo atrás y mudarse a Nueva York para sanar heridas personales y comenzar de nuevo.
Play and discuss classic jazz songs, along with a discussion on social/political issues
We do a deep dive into the Netflix documentary Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model. Tighten the strap on your tench coat and press play. Cause we are about to...Get. In. To. It.
EP 26 - Creating a Life Through Art | Bryant Small | Visual Artist, Curator, and Co-Founder of KAAIIn this episode of Let's Talk Passion and Purpose, Nicole Thomas sits down with visual artist, curator, and KAAI co-founder Bryant Small to discuss the power of embracing creativity. Bryant shares the pivotal moment that helped him claim his identity as an artist, the influence of his mother, and how alcohol ink became his signature medium. Together they explore art, community, and what it means to create authentically in today's digital and AI-driven world—reminding listeners that creativity is a superpower and there's space for everyone to express it.
From Boards to Arcades to Home Systems to Handheld to VR goggles, we discuss the stories birthed by and for game players that have been repurposed for the big and little screen.
EP 25 - Finding Clarity in the Chaos | Bridgette Bramlage | Collage ArtistIn this energizing and thought-provoking episode, Nicole Thomas welcomes Bridgette Bramlage, a bold and dynamic collage artist from Chicago, who transforms vintage magazines and advertisements into powerful, humorous, and deeply feminist visual narratives. What began as a way to cope during the COVID-19 pandemic blossomed into an award-winning career, featuring gallery exhibitions, artist residencies in the U.S. and France, and a signature analog aesthetic grounded in storytelling, commentary, and craft.
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EP 24 - Lessons from a Creative Life | Kate Murdoch | Australian Artist and WriterAustralian artist-turned-novelist Kate Murdoch joins Nicole to unpack what a lifetime of creativity really looks like—spanning gallery walls, award-winning historical fiction, international residencies, and the daily rituals that keep her inspired. Together, they explore the power of early mentors, the discipline behind "play," and why beauty and refuge still matter in a hyper-digital world.
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The lights go out. The mask comes off.Episode 4 features a haunting excerpt from Chapter Five of The 54 Darlings, plus a gut-punch conversation with Brooklyn filmmaker Lawrence Williams on the structure of consequences and why Timothy Hightower is the system's worst nightmare: brilliant, credential-less, and already ten steps ahead. Bridget learns that legitimacy pays slow—and survival demands faster currency. As Con Ed cuts the power, the Darlingsscramble for warmth, money, and meaning.Tune in for heat, heartbreak, and the moment the story changes forever.https://open.spotify.com/show/44u39Y7UnkKGKsrbux29Dw?si=F_A5Mmv1SciRiYmKN2bnAQ
Pilates is the fastest growing exercise modality in the US right now, and shows no signs of slowing down. Who's funding all this growth, and what does it mean for your favourite studio? Maheema talks with long time Pilates clients/instructors Dana, Anika, and Anj to find out.
EP 23 - From Pain to Purpose | Kimberly Stratton | Internationally-selling author, TED Speaker and the CEO of The Crown and Cross ConsultingIn this powerful and heartfelt episode, Nicole Thomas sits down with Kimberly Stratton, an internationally-selling author, TEDx speaker, and visionary CEO of The Crown and Cross Consulting & Publishing Company. Together, they explore Kimberly's inspiring journey from childhood trauma to global literary impact and how writing became her way of healing, escaping, and ultimately empowering others.
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Diamond Bar. Black lacquer. Bad men. Worse secrets.In Episode 3 Bridget and the coven dive into Chapter 19—sting operations, political rot, gentrification seeds, and theghosts lurking behind the E.R.A. blockade.Robb Toomey drops by to talk mysticism, muckraking, Brooklyn neighborhoods, and Beabi Laurent in all her fur-wrapped glory.Plus: a Meet A Darling segment for the honey trap herself.A whole mess. A whole moment. A whole coven in motion.https://open.spotify.com/show/44u39Y7UnkKGKsrbux29Dw?si=F_A5Mmv1SciRiYmKN2bnAQ
EP 22 - Living a Creative Life | Lori Siebert | Artist, Designer & Creative EntrepreneurIn this beautifully insightful episode, Nicole Thomas welcomes multi-faceted artist and creative entrepreneur Lori Siebert to discuss what it truly means to live a creative, joy-filled life. From private art lessons at the age of seven to licensing work with major brands like Target and Nickelodeon, Lori's story is both inspiring and instructive for artists and entrepreneurs alike.
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Episode 1: The Bait of Satan: https://www.messengercourses.com/the-bait-of-satan Live Unoffendable: https://youtu.be/oNCy1Bt3-8Y?si=hT0LtJq2XKb1Ps8O Forgiving Forward: https://tinyurl.com/mkehs5b Be Transformed Forgiveness Exercise: https://tinyurl.com/yn3k8cdk SUBSCRIBE on YouTube for all visual episodes: https://youtube.com/@redeemedrenewedpod?sub_confirmation=1 Follow us & stream all our content here: https://hoo.be/redeemedrenewedpod
When the Coven says "we," Elton means everyone.Episode 2 of The 54 Darlings: After Dark spotlights the quiet protect--the veteran who keeps the chaos steady, the queer heartbeat of a found family built on survival and devotion. Joanie gets candid about loyalty, tenderness, and the way love looks when it's armor. It's confessional, cinematic, and just a little bit camp.https://open.spotify.com/show/44u39Y7UnkKGKsrbux29Dw?si=F_A5Mmv1SciRiYmKN2bnAQ
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