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Ensnared
Ensnared is a weekly live radio show, podcast, and music platform hosted by musician and comedian Sam Wolff on Radio Free Brooklyn. The show sits at the intersection of conversation and discovery, featuring interviews with musicians, producers, comedians, and artists alongside a carefully curated mix of underground hip hop, indie rock, soul, jazz, electronic music, and beyond. Beyond the studio, Ensnared expands into live tapings, performances, and curated showcases that bring the conversations…
Episodes
EnsnaredEP186: Summer Fling
Eddie Kam of Summer Fling joins us in the studio for this one. We talk about the band's chaotic summer schedule, from four shows over Labor Day weekend to a…
EnsnaredEP185: Nick Gomez
We have Nick Gomez in the studio for this one. Nick just got back from touring with Haircut 100, Adam Ant and Squeeze, scored the film You Are Here, and…
EnsnaredEP184: Strange Lot
We have Dominic Manna of Austin psych band Strange Lot in the studio for this one. Dominic talks about the band’s self titled album Strange Lot, nearly calling…
EnsnaredEP183: Outer Shapes
We have Outer Shapes in the studio for this one. Laura and C talk about how a two person band became a fully built creative world, from the way they shape…
EnsnaredEnsnared Live! EP182: Mister Neth & Fox Frazier at For the Record
Ensnared Live! at For the Record with Mister Neth and Fox Frazier. This was the first ever live recording of Ensnared, filmed in front of a live audience at…
EnsnaredEP181: Improvement Movement
We have Atlanta band Improvement Movement in this one. Recorded while the band was on tour, we get into how its members crossed paths through Atlanta’s DIY…
EnsnaredEP180: Josh Klinghoffer PT2
Special bonus episode! We have Josh Klinghoffer back in the studio for this one. We get further into his approach to recording, performing, collaboration, and…
EnsnaredEP179: Julian Hewitt & Carlos Cruz
We're joined by NYC comedians Julian Hewitt and Carlos Cruz in this one. A lively conversation about magic, stage fright, and the creative pressure behind…
EnsnaredEP178: Navel Grazr
We're joined with Anjali of Naval Grazer in this one. We talk about the band’s disco-punk-pop sound, her musical journey from Carnatic vocal training to…
EnsnaredEP177: April Sickler
We're joined by NYC comedian April Sickler in this one. We talk about unemployment, brainrot Instagram posts, tattoos, comedy bits we’ve been working on, and…
EnsnaredEP176: D'LOURDES
We have D’LOURDES is back in the studio in this one. We talk about intentionally building a brand around your art, figuring out how much of yourself to put…
EnsnaredEP175: Nico Davis
We're joined by singer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Nico Davis in this one. We talk about his musical journey and the sound he’s built across funk…
EnsnaredEP174: Piatt Pund
We have Piatt Pund live in the studio in this one. He talks about his background in jazz, his latest single “SQUEEZE,” and the inspiration behind its brass…
EnsnaredEP173: Meital
We sit down with singer and actor Metial in this one. We talk about her brand new single “The Journey,” out Friday 8/14, ahead of her debut EP Almost Something…
EnsnaredEP172: Lexee Kanaghinis (LXE)
We have Lexee Kanaghinis, also known as LXE, joins from Melbourne in this one. A singer, actor, and dancer since age four, she’s also a multi-instrumentalist…
EnsnaredEP171: Emilio Cuesta (QUESTA)
We sit down with Emilio Cuesta (QUESTA) live in the studio in this one. Emilio talks through his acting pursuits, what he’s been building creatively, and how…
EnsnaredEP170: Kate Neckel
We have artist and musician Kate Neckel in the studio in this one. The convo gets into her starting to write and record music alone in her bedroom and building…
EnsnaredEP169: Chris Eichlin (Tea Leaf Collective)
We have Chris Eichlin of Tea Leaf Collective in the studio in this one. We get into building a real music community in New York, how Tea Leaf has grown…
EnsnaredEP168: Arlo Indigo
We have musician Arlo Indigo in the studio. Stick around for the end for an exclusive live performance from his new album "Normalized Cringe," out now. We get…
EnsnaredEP167: Josh Klinghoffer Interview
We have Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Josh Klinghoffer in the studio in this one. The music legend started his professional career in the 90's at the age of 17 for…
EnsnaredEP166: D'lourdes, Janna Jamison, Franny Menace
We have local NYC artists D'lourdes, Janna Jamison, and Franny Menace in the studio in this one. Our first full house episode, the three musicians pull up to…
EnsnaredEP165: punk-ish w/ Hanna Hecht Hang Out
We have Hanna Hecht, host of punk-ish radio, live in the studio in this one. Hanna joins Sam to catch up the best way they know how - live on air. This is the…
EnsnaredEP164: Navita Interview
We have Jacqui from Navita in the studio for this one. Stay for the end of the episode for an exclusive performance live in studio! She shares the story behind…
EnsnaredEP163: Deer Tick Interview
We have Deer Tick’s John McCauley and Dennis Ryan in the studio for this one. They share their creative process and the journey behind their new album…
EnsnaredEP162: Hero Magnus
We have Hiro Magnus in the studio for this one. She shares her creative process and the journey behind her debut album "How Do You Leave a Warm Dark Place."…
EnsnaredEP161: Kramer/Michael Minzer Interview
We drop into a deep cut from a recent interview with Kramer (Shimmy-Disc) and Michael Minzer (Paris Records) in this one. We talk about how Kramer’s work with…
EnsnaredEP160: No Stupid Questions
We have Brian Cropp and Jake Baynum from No Stupid Questions in the studio in this one. This local indie rock band is making waves in the city with their…
EnsnaredEP159: Jason Balla (Accessory, Dehd)
We sit down with Jason Balla of Accessory and Dehd in this one. He shares his journey from emo bands to solo experimentation. Discover how DIY scenes and raw…
EnsnaredEP158: Aditya Mayya Hangs
We sit down with comedian Aditya Mayya in the studio for this one. A longtime friend and keyboardist for ALICE ELLIOT, Aditya dives into the development of his…
EnsnaredEP157: Shy PIt Interview
We sit down with Shy Pit for this one. The project of Mikey Hassick, Shy Pit returns to the show ahead of the upcoming album Blesser, continuing to build on…
EnsnaredEP156: Syd Taylor Interview
We sit down with Syd Taylor in this one. The LA-based artist and former Stereo Jane member is stepping into her own with her debut solo album After the Fact, a…
EnsnaredEP155: Lucas Deysine Hangs
We sit down with Lucas Deysine in this one. The owner of For The Record, a coffee shop and vinyl record store on Manhattan Avenue in Greenpoint, Brooklyn…
EnsnaredEP154: DIRT
We sit down with Ethan Silver in this one. The DIRT bandmate shares his demo process, how it feels to play live shows, and the journey that led to our latest…
EnsnaredEP153: Homescreen Interview
We sit down with good friend Spencer Brigman-Cáceres in this one. The bassist from the band Homescreen shares his musical background, how we first met, and the…
EnsnaredEP152: NTHNL - "What Kind of World is This?"
We sit down with Jacob Rudin again, also known as NTHNL, in this one. The artist behind What Kind of World Is This? joins us before his month-long, nonstop…
EnsnaredEP151: bandNada
We sit down with Kasey Porter and Jon Daly of bandNada in this one. bandNada.com is a creative music organization that brings musicians and fans together by…
EnsnaredEP150: We Made It
It’s episode 150 and I’m flying solo in this one. A milestone moment calls for a stacked playlist and some reflection, weaving together tracks like “Control”…
EnsnaredEP149: Phoebe Rings
We sit down with Phoebe Rings in this one. Crystal Choi and Simeon Kavanagh-Vincent from the Auckland-born dream-pop collective joins us to talk about their…
EnsnaredEP148: Gus Wolff
We sit down with my brother Gus Wolff in this one. We talk about the early days when we wanted to start a podcast together while he was living in NYC and Gus'…
EnsnaredEP146: Mothé Interview
We sit down with Mothé in this one. The Los Angeles–based indie pop artist, known for their genre-blending sound and dynamic live shows, reflects on their…
EnsnaredEP145: Chris Kulesza Hangs Out
We sit down with my good friend Chris Kulesza in this one. On a sunny Saturday, we catch up about everything from him attending the No Kings protest on 7th Ave…
EnsnaredEP144: Bryant Denton
We sit down with Bryant Denton in this one. The host of Life Support on Radio Free Brooklyn joins us for a lively conversation about his house music days…
EnsnaredEP142: Jonah Bobo 'Charm School' Interview
We sit down with Jonah Bobo in this one. The New York–born musician and former child actor turned multi‑instrumentalist shares the inspiration and stories…
EnsnaredEP143: Mister Neth (Ken O'Rourke)
We sit down with Mister Neth in this one. Brooklyn‑based musician and multi‑instrumentalist Ken O’Rourke, who performs under his Mister Neth moniker, talks…
EnsnaredEP141: Tee Templeton Interview
We sit down with Tee Templeton in this one. The veteran songwriter from Starkville, Mississippi, shares the journey behind his debut album, Diner of Doubt, and…
EnsnaredEP140: Ava Maybee Interview
Get an inside look at the creative world of Ava Maybee in this one. We dive deep into their newest release, Orange Drive – EP, exploring the inspiration behind…
EnsnaredEP139: Dog Sitting
Broadcasting while dog sitting in this one. This episode leans into restless, jagged energy and left-of-center textures. I spin new cuts from Etienne Machine…
EnsnaredEP138: Vince Urbanowski Hangs
Vince Urbanowski returns to the show in this one. We catch up on what he’s been building since his last appearance and dive into his new collaborative project…
EnsnaredEP137: PROM
We sit down with PROM and their new album "Iris" in this one. We have Tatiana Hazel, Dylan McBrayer, and Robbie Kuesel in the studio for a deep dive into the…
EnsnaredEP136: Mamalarky
Mamalarky, an indie rock band formed in Austin, stopped by the studio for a deep dive and a few laughs in this one. Livvy Bennett (vocals/guitar), Dylan Hill…
EnsnaredEP135: Eyes Forward
Eyes forward as we tune into what’s next and what’s pushing sound forward in this one. In this episode we dive into “Found a Light (Beale Street),” the…
EnsnaredEP134: D.K Lyons
Sat down with D.K. Lyons to talk about how he got started in music and what’s been driving his creative path in this one. We dive into the artists who shaped…
EnsnaredEP133: Cornelia Murr Interview
We revisit our archived episode with singer-songwriter Cornelia Murr in this one. She talks about the making of her newest album, Run to the Center, the…
EnsnaredEP132: Gut Reaction
What are you feeling after this one? Solo dolo in the studio and there's a lot to take in - from local Brooklyn sounds to bands like Fantasy of a Broken Heart…
EnsnaredEP131: Ariel Bold Interview
Brooklyn singer-songwriter Ariel Bold joins the studio for an intimate and inspiring conversation in this one. Ariel opens up about the stories behind their…
EnsnaredEP130: Mikey Hassick Hangs Out
We're joined by musician and good friend Mikey Hassick to talk about his anticipated album "Blesser" in this one. He takes us inside the creative process…
EnsnaredEP129: Spring Awakening
Celebrate the season of renewal with a fresh mix of vibrant tunes and feel-good energy in this one. This episode features an uplifting blend of indie gems…
EnsnaredEP128: Belle and Chain Interview/Performance
In this special episode, Spencer Grammer and Davis IL of Belle & Chain step into the studio for an unforgettable conversation in this one. They dive deep into…
EnsnaredEP127: Rowena Wise Interview
Melbourne/Naarm-based singer-songwriter Rowena Wise joins in this one to talk about her new song, "No Cure for Love." She shares the inspiration behind the…
EnsnaredEP126: Occurrence Interview
Ken Urban of indie-electronic trio Occurrence joins the studio in this one. He shares how the group formed and the story behind their new album, Real Friend…