Brooklyn Free Speech Radio

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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.

Episode 5: Rainbow Revival: https://rainbowrevival.org/ Arielle: https://www.instagram.com/sofiarielle_ Gardyn: https://www.instagram.com/secret.gardyn SUBSCRIBE on YouTube for all visual episodes: https://youtube.com/@redeemedrenewedpod?sub_confirmation=1 Follow us & stream our content here: https://hoo.be/redeemedrenewedpod 

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.

Episode 4: Soooo, about Dating- With the Perrys: https://youtu.be/TrU5Fi7BpoU?si=LOG94n3k2a65Y_XP 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 

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.

Episode 3: Forgiving Forward Bruce & Toni Hebel: https://app.rightnowmedia.org/en/content/details/809498 BeTransformed Workbook: https://a.co/d/9TokaMq 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 

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.

Episode 2: THRIVE Creative Journaling Devotional Bible: https://tinyurl.com/yud6m864 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 

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

EP 21 - Healing Through Creativity | Jacquese Armstrong | writer, poet, mental health advocateIn this powerful and profoundly moving episode, Nicole Thomas sits down with Jacquese Armstrong—a poet, writer, expressive arts facilitator, and mental health advocate—whose work weaves creativity with recovery, healing, and empowerment. From hearing voices to finding strength through poetry, Jacquese's journey is both extraordinary and inspiring.

Pilot: The Stepford EscapeIn the pilot of The 54 Darlings: After Dark, Bridget Tijean-Toussaint looks around her perfect Stepford life and says,"Absolutely not."What follows is the ignition of the entire saga.I read the prologue myself—jacquard dress, suffocating marriage, a gilded cage she refuses to die in—and sit down withproducer Emily Boghossian to talk process, fear, craft, and the moment this story finally demanded a microphone.If you've ever run from a version of yourself that was never yours to begin with, this one's for you.Includes:– Full Prologue reading– Interview with Emily– Meet A Darling: Bridget, the axis the story spins aroundStart here. Then come back after dark.https://open.spotify.com/show/44u39Y7UnkKGKsrbux29Dw?si=F_A5Mmv1SciRiYmKN2bnAQ

The guitarist Wendy Eisenberg profiles Squanderers, the collaborative, improvising trio of Eisenberg with David Grubbs (gastr del sol) on electric guitars, and Bonner Kramer (Shimmy Disc) on bass ukulele. Eisenberg's commentary reveals the roots and flowers of this multi-generational exploration heard alongside excerpts from their 2025 performance at the Roulette concert hall in Brooklyn. Squanderers photo by Valerie Zars, courtesy of Shimmy Disc.https://roulette.org/

Maheema dives into the world of coffee with Aqil and Omar. But what invisible forces decide what coffee Aqil and Omar drink? And who gets to call it "good" coffee, anyways?

You're A Shining StarOur very own Roger Turner is doing a press circuit at the 2025 Blackstar Film Festival! This epic event was nothing short of amazing and impactful. Roger & Alexus sit down to discuss the highlights, the vibe, the experience, and yes! the films!!! You will not want to miss all the good dish on some of the most exciting Black, Brown & Indigenous content coming your way soon!

Pianist/composer Aruán Ortiz, classically trained in Cuba and influenced by jazz musicians from Chick Corea to Muhal Richard Abrams, narrates his journey over excerpts from his 2025 concert at Roulette pushing the boundaries of musical Afro-diasporic traditions and storytelling. A 2024 Guggenheim Fellow, we'll hear solos and ensemble works with clarinetist Don Byron, flutist Nicole Mitchell, and percussionist Mauricio Herrera alongside strings and vocalists. Photo by Michal Novak.

Love On Top (with André Holland)We talk our favorite films about love and we interview the star of the new movie Love, Brooklyn...André Holland.

What would urbanist legend Jane Jacobs think of downtown Brooklyn today? Jacobs' "four elements for a good neighborhood" are foundational for many modern urban planners. But Jacobs herself did not hold downtown Brooklyn in high regard when she was writing in the 1960s. In this episode, host Maheema applies Jacobs's own four elements to modern DTBK

The Power of Black Boy JoyWe celebrate the career of Malcolm-Jamal Warner and his impact on how Black men are portrayed on television.

Super Hero SummerThe two biggest brands in the superhero business are rebooting their flagship characters at the box office. Throw in afew super-powered tv series with these movies and we've quite an interesting summer. We will give our reviews of whathas been released so far and talk about what we are excited to see next.

We discuss America's longest running tv sketch comedy show and ponder what could be next. We'll also rundown the list of our sketch comedy faves.

Films On FreedomIt's Independence Day but most of us marginalized folks don't feel free. So we curated our own list of films with freedomthemes to go with your bbq and fireworks. America is a mess but you can still enjoy the day off. Go be free, booboo.

Queer Story Survival Kit: All Letters MatterThis is the last installment of our Pride series. We talk about all of our Queers siblings the we do see enough of inpopular media. Say the whole thing with us sweetie, L-G-B-T-Q-I-A-PLUS. Why? Because all of these letter matter.

The sonic world and career of composer Pauline Oliveros (1936-2016) featuring a 2008 interview with the artist conducted by David Weinstein for the radio station of the Clocktower Gallery in support of an exhibition at PS1 Contemporary Art Center (now MoMA PS1) entitled WACK: Art of the Feminist Revolution. We also hear solos and collaborative works recorded for the Roulette concert series dating from 1984 to 2014 including excerpts with the Deep Listening Band (Stuart Dempster, trombone, didjeridu and David Gamper (piano, "toys"), and a trio with David Arner(piano) and Doug Van Nort (custom electronics). The influence of Dr. Oliveros on contemporary music is unrivaled, from electronic innovations, sonic meditations, ceremonial works, the Deep Listening paradigm, her Expanded Instrument System (processing time and space), hot-wired accordion, and merging a social conscience with sound.https://roulette.org/

Queer Strory Survial Kit: Ladies FirstWe are still in our Pride series, but this week we'll be talking about some great selections featuring the stories of Queerwomen. We have a lot of thoughts about the landscape for Woman-led queer stories. Most of our thoughts sum up toone idea: HUNNY, we all need to pay more attention to Queer women of Color. Duh.

We discuss the rollercoaster rides emotion that come with romantic-relationship centered reality TV. 

Queer Story Survival Kit: Queer TV DadsIn the second edition of our Pride series we take look at the Father figures on TV. Happy Pride Y'all!

Vibraphonist, marimbist, and composer Patricia Brennan in conversation with excerpts from performances at the Roulette Concert Hall in Brooklyn. Raised in Mexico and now in Brooklyn and honoree of many awards, Brennan's work as a bandleader and side person includes projects with pianist Sylvie Courvoisier, trumpeter Adam O'Farrill, and her ensembles More Touch and the Patricia Brennan Septet. Brennan celebrates a new album, Of The Near And Far on Pyroclastic Records, at Roulette on December 1, 2025, inspired by celestial configurations.https://roulette.org/

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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