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09/06/2023

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9/6/23: 7 YEARS IN NYC—and prob ~6.5 of them within the walls of (which *true story* inspired the idea for when Uber, not totally inaccurately, suggested that address for “home” 🤗).

Today also marks 1 YEAR SINCE THE BANDS DO BK BOOK HIT IRL AND INTERNET SHELVES, and it remains the coolest, hardest thing I’ve ever done—and, above all, the most rewarding, as it enabled me to further immerse myself in, and pay homage to, a city and a scene that mean more to me than anything else in the world.

Stoked to celebrate my pretty paper baby TONIGHT at with a lot of ridiculously talented people I love, including + + + ! Music starts at 9 pm and party lasts til I call a car back to Crown—

And, once again, all my love and gratitude to + every artist involved in this project for your time/support/art/energy/everything. I’m so happy and so, so sappy these days and it’s 100% thanks to you ❤️🎉

(flyer by the best )

01/25/2023

Following the release of 'Bands do BK: A Guide to Brooklyn, by Bands, for Everyone', author Sam Sumpter sits down at the Radio Free Brooklyn studio with a selection of featured bands for a series of short and sweet interviews covering some of the key themes featured in the book. In this installment of Bands do BK Inside-the-Book Studio Sessions, Sam sits down with Kasey Heisler and Patrick Porter of NYC noise rockers, A Very Special Episode and—in a spin on the newlywed game—quizzes the couple on their favorite spots in Brooklyn. Bands do BK

Featured Episode: A Very Special Episode. Following the release of Bands do BK: A Guide to Brooklyn, by Bands, for Everyone, author Sam Sumpter sits down at the Radio Free Brooklyn studio with a selection of featured bands for a series of short and sweet interviews covering some of the key themes fe

11/04/2022

Great conversations are happening. Tune in!

Aurora asks the age-old question: do I need therapy or can I fix myself?

10/29/2022

This week, I interviewed Kiara Imani, Esq on how navigating “Black disprivilege” throughout her life led her to write her debut memoir “Therapy Isn’t Just for White People”.

This week, I interviewed Kiara Imani, Esq on how navigating “Black disprivilege” throughout her life led her to write her debut memoir “Therapy Isn’t Just for White People”. Then…

10/18/2022

The first installment of Bands do BK Inside-the-Book Studio Sessions! Two years after interviewing Tarra Thiessen and Vram Kherlopian (Gustaf, Tea Eater) for the Bands do BK book, author Sam Sumpter sits down with the artists to talk NYC audiences, pizza-shop shows, and the perks of making music with your best friends. And, catch a live acoustic Tea Eater set from the Radio Free Brooklyn studio. Watch on Lit Riot Press! Bands do BK Radio Free Brooklyn

Featured Episode: Tea Eater. Following the release of Bands do BK: A Guide to Brooklyn, by Bands, for Everyone, author Sam Sumpter sits down at the Radio Free Brooklyn studio with a selection of featured bands for a series of short and sweet (and frequently funny) interviews covering some of the key

10/05/2022

This Wednesday, October 5 at 3:00 PM (PT), 6:00 PM (ET) on IG LIVE, join author Kiara Imani and special guests for the FINAL episode of REAL TALK! featuring lively discussions on wide-ranging topics from Kiara’s debut memoir, THERAPY ISN’T JUST FOR WHITE PEOPLE.

This week, EPISODE 5: BEING BLACK IN CORPORATE AMERICA. Tune in and join and guests for REAL TALK!

REAL TALK! SERIES SCHEDULE:
Ep. 1. Aug 31, 2022: Black Beauty and the Politics of Hair
Ep. 2. Sep 7, 2022: Talking White
Ep. 3. Sep 14, 2022: The Politics of Respectability
Ep. 4. Sep 21, 2022: The State of Black Healthcare
Ep. 5. Oct 5, 2022: Being Black in Corporate America

09/28/2022

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Our good friend, author, and podcasting extraordinaire Robin Hopkins has great news to share. We can’t wait for these podcast series launches.
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🔥 🔥 🔥 When it rains it pours, and sometimes that’s a good thing. In the next couple of months, I have 2 DIFFERENT podcasts launching! Right now, let me present to you, Well…Adjusting. This podcast is a comedic self-help chat show where I share lessons from my crappy childhood to help when creditors are calling, relationships are crumbling, and you’re stuck in that dead-end job. This pod is an edit audio original (woooo! What a team those folks are!) We’ve got a fantastic slate of episodes coming your way on 10/24.

The season one arc includes 12 episodes, with topics including:
* When it’s time to get a therapist
* Untangling complicated relationships with money
* Code-switching in the workplace
* Pondering whether grief subsides

And I’ve tapped all the experts in my life for some killer advice too. We’re talking business moguls, spiritual leaders, and my own therapist chiming in with words of wisdom.

I can’t wait to share this with you all. Trailer coming soon. Til then, here’s some fancy art for the show! 🔥 🔥 🔥

09/23/2022

Three amazing bands, three acoustic performances, nine songs, and three interviews. What an amazing time with host of with special music guests .eater and in celebration of Sam's new book release BANDS DO BK: A GUIDE TO BROOKLYN, BY BANDS, FOR EVERYONE. We're just starting to go through what we covered on Thursday at Radio Free Brooklyn. We have editing to do and we'll have something special for you all soon!

Shout out to thank you for being such gracious studio hosts. Not possible without your support. Radio Free Brooklyn is a 501(c)3 nonprofit providing commercial-free, freeform community radio from the heart of Brooklyn, New York. What Brooklyn sounds like. Tune in!