Brooklyn Free Speech Radio

Redeemed and Renewed podcast sits down with Kevin Benejam for a conversation about identity, testimony, and what it looks like to stop splitting yourself into different public versions.

Roger Turner and Alexis Bertrand use "Brunch, Blaze & Babble: K-Pop, BlackBop" to argue that K-pop's rise sits inside a longer history of black musical influence, citing Seo Taiji and the Boys' 1992 song "I Know" as a launch point for modern K-pop.

Host Nicole Thomas interviews psychoanalyst and author Zak Mucha about his work in street-level mental health, the power of storytelling, and his new book on emotional abuse as self-defense.

This episode features an interview with actor Mario Mattei, discussing his journey into acting, his Puerto Rican roots, and how his family influenced his passion for comedy and performance.

A weekly jazz podcast recorded live in Brooklyn, featuring classic jazz songs from the 1950s-1970s and discussions on politics and social issues.

In episode six of the Redeemed and Renewed podcast, the solo host shares that she was laid off from a job she held for three years on August 29, just days after returning from a trip to Germany, Czech Republic, Holland, and Puerto Rico where she had felt spiritually renewed.

Shame sits near the center.

An interview with a Dominican-born theater artist about her journey and the survival of Spanish-language theater in New York.

Hosts Alfonso Severos and Lawrence Williams play and discuss classic jazz songs from the 1950s-1970s, recorded live at Brick Arts in Brooklyn.

Hosts share personal testimonies of faith and transformation within the LGBTQ+ community, focusing on how God met them and changed their lives.

An interview with Nancy B.

Host Kim Singleton interviews the writer-director and cast of the play 'Fancy Maids' about their backgrounds and the adaptation to film.

An interview with a Colombian actress about her journey in Spanish-language theater in New York.

They're back.

This episode features an interview with visual artist and curator Bryant Small, discussing his journey of embracing creativity, treating art as a business, and navigating the art world with authenticity.

This episode features an interview with collage artist Bridget Bramlage, discussing how she turned a pandemic hobby into a professional art career, her intuitive creative process, and the importance of play and validation in artistic growth.

Hosts share personal testimonies of faith and transformation within the LGBTQ+ community, focusing on how God met them in their journeys.

Nicole Thomas interviews Australian artist and writer Kate Murdoch on Let's Talk Passion and Purpose, covering her books Stone Circle and The Orange Grove, her art practice, and the way she moves between acrylic, oils, and watercolor pencils.

A 25-year-old single Christian woman shares her personal experiences and perspectives on lust from a Christian viewpoint.

A dramatic reading of Chapter 5 from a serialized fiction podcast about a group of friends facing financial crisis in New York.

Kimberly Stratton starts with pain.

The host returns from a hiatus to share personal updates and spiritual revelations in a faith-based podcast.

A noir audio drama set in 1977 Brooklyn, following a clique of darlings investigating city corruption.

Lori Siebert says she likes to be a bit of a chameleon.

Melanie introduces her new Christian podcast, sharing her transition from modeling and content creation to podcasting as a calling from God.

The host shares personal reflections on idolatry from a Christian perspective, discussing her faith journey and spiritual insights.

A noir-style audio drama about a group of women exposing corruption in 1970s New York City.

Community gives this conversation its shape.

A dramatic reading of a fictional story about a young Haitian woman in 1976 Brooklyn escaping a suffocating marriage.

This episode features excerpts and commentary from a 2025 performance by the improvising trio Squanderers at Roulette in Brooklyn.

Hosts discuss attending the Black Star Film Festival and share experiences from a Black perspective on media trends.

Host Susan James introduces a performance by Cuban pianist Arwan Ortiz, featuring duets and trio pieces from a Roulette concert.

This episode explores the life and work of composer Pauline Oliveros through an interview and archival concert recordings.

Host Susan James interviews composer and mallet percussionist Patricia Brennan, featuring excerpts from her residency concerts at Roulette.

Host Nicole Thomas interviews podcaster Hannah Guzman about her journey launching the Advice From brand and podcast to share authentic stories and build a global community.

Host Nicole Thomas interviews visual artist and writer Chunbum Park about their journey from history major to fine arts, exploring gender identity through art and building a creative career.