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Brooklyn Free Speech Radio
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.
Episodes
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioEpisode 9 – Kalimba
Episode 9 – Kalimba A settlement is an informal agreement. A shelter called Mother Earth. Where did you get this misinformation? You're such good recruiters, I…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioThe Roulette Tapes - Adam O'Farrill: Dizzying
Adam O'Farrill: Dizzying Composer and trumpet player Adam O'Farrill, discusses his illustrious jazz and classical lineage, projects with Mary Halvorson and Jen…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioEpisode 8 – Chicken
Episode 8 – Chicken Silver jewelry bounced. A small envelope. Open it later. Like Mr. Johnson. Do you eat chicken? I would never vomit again. A menstruating…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioEpisode 7 – Mfaaka
Episode 7 – Mfaaka While you hold, consider our latest gift. Treat them like family, alright? The room smelled bad. She's just getting buzzed. Get a mani-pedi…

Brooklyn Free Speech RadioEpisode 6 – Tuka
Episode 6 – Tuka A hotel called Tuka. Fancy people. Did you know that monkeys love stealing food? The darker the treat, the sweeter the indulgence. A dizzying…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioThe Roulette Tapes - Ikue Mori: Electric Fairy Tales
Ikue Mori: Electric Fairy Tales The atmospheric sounds of composer, drummer, electronic percussionist, and media artist Ikue Mori, an innovative and…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioConsider It Blacklit: A Discussion with Broadway Producer Randy Donaldson
Host Kim Singleton sits down with Randy Donaldson and discusses his career as a Broadway and stage producer. Donaldson talks about his producing role with THE…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioThe Roulette Tapes - Brandon Ross: Essences
Brandon Ross: Essences The composer/guitarist Brandon Ross in several projects with commentary from the artist on guitar tech, collaboration, and tradition…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioConsider It Blacklit: A Discussion of R&B Opera HAL KING
Host Kim Singleton discusses the R&B Opera HAL KING with its creator and composer Steve Wallace. This film is a coming of age romance set in the late 1950s…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioThe Roulette Tapes - Matthew Ostrowski: Shuffling The Deck
Matthew Ostrowski: Shuffling The Deck Composer Matthew Ostrowski on his origin story and an analysis of his 2021 piece, Monograph, which is a not entirely…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioConsider It Blacklit: A discussion on the documentary "Citizen Ashe"
Filmmaker Rex Miller discusses his documentary on champion tennis player Arthur Ashe with Host Kim Singleton. "Citizen Ashe" chronicles Arthur Ashe's many…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioSoul Sankofa Ep7
Rare Grooves Origal (Hip Hop Samples) Classic R & B and Steppers Grooves
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioSoul Sankofa Ep6
Rare Grooves Origal (Hip Hop Samples) Classic R & B and Steppers Grooves
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioThe Great Tit is a Bird: Marsiyay
Episode 5 – Marsiyay Provoked power incontinence. Hornbuzzards scavenged. The fluffy, fist-sized marsiyay. Pebbles. Rocks. Sparking shards and feathers…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioSoul Sankofa Ep5
Rare Grooves Origal (Hip Hop Samples) Classic R & B and Steppers Grooves
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioConsider It Blacklit: Highlight of the Althea Documentary
Host Kim Singleton discusses the ALTHEA documentary with Executive Director of Strategic Partnership Glenn Gilliam. ALTHEA is the life story of Althea Gibson…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioThe Great Tit is a Bird: Megastar
Episode 4 – Megastar Data collection begins. Helmets need repair. You can maybe reconstruct the helmets at home. Neon gold eyes. Lustrous silver hair. Swim out…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioThe Roulette Tapes - Henry Threadgill: On One
Henry Threadgill: On One Distinguished composer, multi-instrumentalist, and bandleader Henry Threadgill discusses the making of a new orchestral multimedia…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioSoul Sankofa Ep4
Rare Grooves Origal (Hip Hop Samples) Classic R & B and Steppers Grooves
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioThe Great Tit is a Bird: Nsiitu
Episode 3 – Nsiitu Nsiitu schoolgirls. Recruitment flyer scorn. DiGIANT's hardware guy. A multiplexer called Megastar. A hot head. It can make you more…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioThe Great Tit is a Bird: DiGIANT
Episode 2 – DiGIANT A research group called DiGIANT. Menial recruitment labor. Experimental helmets called IRUS-STIM. Post-SCAARS rashes. Scales. Valdemour…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioConsider It Blacklit: Discussion of the CBS Series, The Equalizer
CBS, Queen Latifah, Tory Kittles, Lorraine Toussant, TV show review, Women in action roles, Consider It Blacklit
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioThe Great Tit is a Bird: Mayaaka
Episode 1 – Mayaaka The tropical city of Mayaaka, Feremya. A 20-hour flight home to Valdemour, Emperica. Renella, a 17-year-old. SCAARS, a disease. Audio…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioDr. Iola Thompson Presents Arts Alive 2022 Spring Event
The Department of Mass Communications at Medgar Evers College presents "Spilling the T.E.A" Arts Alive 2022! virtual event. Collaborative artistic works from…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioConsider It Blacklit: Highlight of the 1964 film "Nothing But a Man"
Multiple award-winning television producer Crystal Whaley joins host Kim Singleton to discuss the classic 1964 film "Nothing But A Man". The movie centers…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioThe Roulette Tapes: Lea Bertucci: Trespassing
Lea Bertucci: Trespassing Composer Bertucci plays saxophone and bass clarinet and employs devices like tape recorders and other obsolete and archaic sonic…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioConsider it Blacklit: A Discussion with Chantal Potter on her film "Balloon Man
Consider It Blacklit hosts Kim Singleton discusses the documentary "Balloon Man" with its producer/director Chantal Potter. This film tells the story of the…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioConsider It Blacklit: A Discussion with Toni Isreal of Realemn Productions
Host Kim Singleton discusses REALEMN Productions with Founder & CEO Toni Isreal. REALEMN provides marketing and promotions for Broadway productions, as well as…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioThe Roulette Tapes - Vinny Golia: Scaling Up
Vinny Golia: Scaling Up Composer, multi-instrumentalist, visual artist, and bandleader Golia on the challenges and pleasures of mastering the entire woodwind…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioConsider It Blacklit: A discussion with Deborah Mitchell, Founder of NJ Tap Dance Ensemble
A discussion with Deborah Mitchell, Founder of NJ Tap Dance Ensemble
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioConsider It Blacklit: A discussion with Ricardo Khan, Co-Founder of Crossroads Theatre
Host Kim Singleton sits down with Ricardo Khan. Khan is the co-founder and artistic director of Crossroads Theatre Company.
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioConsider it Blacklit: A Discussion with Twi McCallum, Broadway Sound Designer
Host Kim Singleton sits down for a discussion with Twi McCallum, the first woman of color sound designers on Broadway
Brooklyn Free Speech Radioe 1 The Roulette Tapes - Miguel Frasconi: Breaking Glass
Miguel Frasconi: Breaking Glass The music, sounds, and stories of composer Miguel Frasconi, known for work with instruments made from glass and also a master…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioConsider It Blacklit: Highlight of the film "King Richard
Host Kim Singleton discusses the film "King Richard" with Glenn Gilliam. Glenn is the Director of Strategic Partnerships for the Althea Film Project. "King…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioThe Roulette Tapes #28 - Immanuel Wilkins: Make It Shine
Immanuel Wilkins: Make It Shine: The saxophonist and composer in several settings: his quartet with Micah Thomas on piano, Daryl Johns on bass, and Kweku…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioPeople 2 Pieces Episode # 12
Maurice Carver - People 2 Pieces Episode # 12 What makes life meaningful? Pt2 Lorie & Maurice again examine generational differences and how society has shaped…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioPeople 2 Pieces Episode # 11
Maurice Carver - People 2 Pieces Episode # 11 What makes life meaningful? The survey says that depends on your age group. Maurice and Lorie discuss recent Pew…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioPeople 2 People: Our Society & Technology
Maurice Carver - People 2 Pieces - Episode #10 Lorie and Maurice continue the conversation dealing with technology, artificial intelligence, and society. Have…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioPeople 2 People: The Privacy & Technology Trap
Maurice Carver - People 2 Pieces - Episode # 09 Today Maurice and Lorie discuss privacy and technology. The two have encompassed our lives to the point that we…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioPeople 2 Pieces: Is Truth & Justice Still The American Way? Pt 2
People 2 Pieces: Lorie & Maurice continue their discussion about Harthorne Academy suspending a 15-year old student for reporting a sexual assault. We take a…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioThe Roulette Tapes: Anthony Coleman: Radical Touch
Anthony Coleman: Radical Touch The music of composer/keyboardist Anthony Coleman with stories and samples of his bands, solo work from improv to stride piano…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioPeople 2 Pieces: Is Truth & Justice Still The American Way? Pt 1
Maurice Carver: People 2 Pieces: American has consistently said she stands for truth and justice. Is that still true when it comes to teaching critical race…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioPeople 2 Pieces: Abortion Rights Vs Right To Life
Abortion Rights Vs Right To Life - Texas abortion law and the U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding it has reignited the debate on Abortion in America. Maurice…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioAfrican American Heritage Journey
This is telling a story through a series of artwork about African American Heritage Ancestors Journey and struggles from the continent of African to United…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioConsider It Blacklit: Highlight of the documentary "Giving Voice"
Host Kim Singleton discusses the Netflix documentary, Giving Voice with guest Thelma Ramsey (educator/artist/writer), Justine Robinson (actress/writer) and…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioPeople 2 Pieces: How silly have we gotten in Society?
How silly have we gotten in Society? What has Dr. Spock done to us? Are we preparing ourselves for failure? Cancel culture and who gets to decide? Movies and…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioConsider It Blacklit: Highlight of the movie "Monster"
Host Kim Singleton discusses the Netflix movie "Monster" with guests Ameer Allen, Jamar Gillespie and Livingstone Steele.
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioDr. Iola Thompson Arts Alive 2021 Fall Event
Dr. Iola Thompson Arts Alive 2021 Fall event hosted by the Department of Mass Communications at Medgar Evers College highlights creative works by students…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioPeople 2 Pieces: Why don't people mind their business?
Maurice & Lorie discuss the latest posting of videos - Why don't people mind their business? Do we have the full story before we call people out and do we…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioThe Roulette Tapes - Jessica Pavone: Viola Rising
Jessica Pavone: Viola Rising The composer and violist in conversation. with examples from a variety of projects recorded at Roulette, including string and…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioConsider It Blacklit: Highlight of the 1950 film "No Way Out"
Guest Glenn Gilliam (Executive Director of the "Althea" Documentary) joins host Kim Singleton to discuss the classic 1950 film "No Way Out" starring Sidney…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioConsider It Blacklit: Discussion with veteran actress Marie Thomas
Host Kim Singleton sits down with actress Marie Thomas. She is a veteran of stage and screen. She is most known for her performance in the play "Don't Bother…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioThe Partnerships Podcast: Ep. 4 Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy
Latoya Johnston, Partnerships Manager at BRIC, hosts The Partnerships Podcast, a show on Brooklyn Free Speech Radio. She talks with Media Share grantees and…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioPeople 2 Pieces: What defines dating & heterosexual relationships in 2021? Pt 2
Episode 3 - Co-hosts Maurice Carver & Lorie Jones continue their discussion on the new battle of the sexes. Will relationships survive Me Too, Covid 19, and…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioConsider It Blacklit: Discussion with playwright Andrea J. Fulton
Host Kim Singleton sits down with award-winning playwright Andrea Fulton. They discuss Fulton's recent play "Was It Me ?!?" and her journey as a playwright.
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioPeople 2 Pieces: What defines dating & heterosexual relationships in 2021? Pt 1
Episode 2 - Co-hosts Maurice Carver & Lorie Jones join in the rhetoric being spewed online between Men and Women. Is this a new battle of the sexes? Will…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioConsider It Blacklit: A Discussion on the series "Wu Tang: An American Saga"
Host Kim Singleton discusses the Hulu series "Wu-Tang: An American Saga" with guest contributors Ameer Allen and Jamar Gillespie.
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioPeople 2 Pieces: Immigration/ Haiti Migrant Crisis - Why should we care?
Episode # 1 - Creator Maurice Carver & Co-Host Ms. Lorie Jones have a Pro and Con discussion based on arguments presented on Media platforms about U.S…
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioThe Roulette Tapes: J.G. Thirlwell: Unusual Suspect
J.G. Thirlwell: Unusual Suspect Composer J.G. Thirlwell aka Foetus, Clint Ruin, Manorexia, Steroid Maximus, and Xordox, walks us thought his musical journey…