Best Brooklyn Poets Podcasts (2025)

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Let's Talk: Passion & Purpose with Nicole Thomas Ep10: Queen Majeeda | Poet and Recording Artist 34:26

5d ago34:26

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Episode 10 - In this episode, Nicole Thomas chats with the inspiring Queen Majeeda, a Jamaican poet and recording artist, about her journey from writing as a child to creating a Grammy-longlisted album. They explore her path from Jamaica to the global stage, how she honed her craft, the role of faith in her creativity, and her advice for aspiring w…

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Tiezst “Tie” Taylor, "On Hunger" 0:56

12h ago0:56

0:56

Poet of the Week, August 18–24, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/tiezst-tie-taylorBy Brooklyn Poets

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The Luxe Routine: Learn how to travel 45:53

22h ago45:53

45:53

The Luxe Routine is a podcast for men who care about how they show up. Hosted by Shaun and Keenan, the show explores scent, grooming, mindset, and the little luxuries that make a big difference. From daily rituals to intentional living, each episode is a conversation about moving with purpose, creating space, and defining what luxury means on your …

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Everyone Has a Friend in Joe K. Walsh, ep. 323 49:59

4d ago49:59

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Originally from northern Minnesota, Joe K. Walsh grew up in Duluth and became enthralled with the mandolin (his primary focus, currently) after hearing the first David Grisman Quintet record. His dad got the young Joe his own mando. He ended up getting very serious about the instrument and found himself studying at Berklee College of Music in Bosto…

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Don't Get it Twisted w/Fred Brown: Having Our Ball! 38:57

5d ago38:57

38:57

From the classic film "Paris Is Burning", to Madonna's hit video "VOGUE", to the FX tv series "POSE" - everyone seems to have some media exposure to the underground LGBTQ+ world of "ballroom". Now there's a new coffee table book that celebrate the triumphs and beauty of the movement's creators. We walk to the author, about his journey and how the p…

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Fargo Nissim Tbakhi, "An American Writes a Poem," (performed with Francesco Leandri) 3:39

8d ago3:39

3:39

Poet of the Week, August 11–17, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/fargo-nissim-tbakhiBy Brooklyn Poets

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The Luxe Routine: Barbershop Therapy 37:02

8d ago37:02

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The Luxe Routine is a podcast for men who care about how they show up. Hosted by Shaun and Keenan, the show explores scent, grooming, mindset, and the little luxuries that make a big difference. From daily rituals to intentional living, each episode is a conversation about moving with purpose, creating space, and defining what luxury means on your …

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Consider It Blacklit: Mr. Apollo 46:04

11d ago46:04

46:04

Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton sits down with author and historian Billy Mitchell to discuss the decades he worked at the world-famous Apollo Theater and the entertainment icons he met. Mr. Mitchell is the author of the book THEY CALL ME MR. APOLLO. www.tinyurl.com/CIBPodcastBy Kimberly Singleton

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Overflow Radio: Emily Johnson Catalyst for Celebrate Brooklyn: Camille Usher Story 5:59

11d ago5:59

5:59

Emily Johnson, celebrated for a distinguished body of dance works, invites you to an evening specifically crafted for our sunset time together in Prospect Park. Gather, sit, or lay down with the ground, on and amongst 84 hand-stitched quilts —a 4,000 square-foot installation designed by Ojibwe artist Maggie Thompson. Created over the past decade by…

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Everyone Belongs at the Olive Klug show, ep. 322 52:36

11d ago52:36

52:36

Olive Klug and I (Cindy) recorded this interview in my closet while they were in Portland, Maine to play a show. They stayed along with their band Cori, Haley, and Payton and it was a real pleasure to be around them for a few days. You can tell that Olive is at their best around their band and it is a true collaboration on stage. Shoutout to the wh…

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Let's Talk: Passion & Purpose with Nicole Thomas Ep9: Jamie Potter | award-winning author, illustrator, and musician 40:02

12d ago40:02

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Episode 9 - In this exciting episode of Let's Talk: Passion & Purpose, host Nicole Thomas sits down with the multi- talented J.R. ("Jamie") Potter. An award-winning author, illustrator, and musician, Jamie delves into the heart of creativity and the relentless pursuit of passion. From his celebrated supernatural mystery series Thomas Creeper—praise…

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Morgan Võ, "the monger and his wife were walking" 1:50

15d ago1:50

1:50

Poet of the Week, August 4–10, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/morgan-voBy Brooklyn Poets

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The Luxe Routine: Ep. 2 | The Foundation 36:52

15d ago36:52

36:52

Quiet luxury, sharp routines and grown man energy. https://www.instagram.com/theluxeroutine25?igsh=MWhoZmNzZnh2dHo0cw==By Shaun Lilly

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Consider It Blacklit: Jacquelin Harris 11:57

16d ago11:57

11:57

Host Kim Singleton sits down with Jacquelin Harris, dancer with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. She discusses dance and the BAAND Together Dance Festival at Lincoln Center. tinyurl.com/CIBPodcastBy Kimberly Singleton

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The Roulette Tapes - Kenny Wollesen: The Wollesonic Affair 28:00

17d ago28:00

28:00

The musical works of drummer, percussionist, and instrument builder Kenny Wollesen and his Wollesonic project. We'll hear excerpts from two multimedia, theatrical, large ensemble pieces recorded at Roulette in 2006 and 2008 plus his contribution to a trio led by pianist/composer Sylvie Courvoisier with bassist Drew Gress. Wollesonic is a band, a la…

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Gina Chavez: From Choir Kid to Latin Grammy Nominee, ep. 321 1:05:37

18d ago1:05:37

1:05:37

New bestie Gina Chavez speaks about her journey in music, her deep love for connecting with people, and the influence of her mixed cultural background on Basic Folk. Her parents are of Mexican and Swiss-German descent. Her father, although second generation Mexican-American, was not raised with Spanish language or any Mexican culture. Gina discusse…

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Let's Talk: Passion & Purpose with Nicole Thomas Ep8: Stacey Billups | Artist, Social Worker, and Educator 39:48

19d ago39:48

39:48

Episode 8 - Join Nicole Thomas as she sits down with Brooklyn-based painter Stacey Billups, an artist celebrated for her ability to capture the essence of joy, connection, reflection, and rest in her vibrant paintings. Stacey shares how her art brings to life the moments when people are thriving rather than just surviving.…

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Maria Gray, "Sea Level" 1:52

22d ago1:52

1:52

Poet of the Week, July 28–August 3, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/maria-grayBy Brooklyn Poets

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The Luxe Routine: Ep. 1 | What's in my routine? 44:03

22d ago44:03

44:03

Quiet luxury, sharp routines and grown man energy. https://www.instagram.com/theluxeroutine25?igsh=MWhoZmNzZnh2dHo0cw==By Shaun Lilly

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Tony Kamel Believes in Life and You Should Too, ep. 320 41:34

25d ago41:34

41:34

You may recognize the voice, face, and vibe of wonderful human being Tony Kamel from his acclaimed bluegrass group, Wood & Wire. But Tony is on Basic Folk today to talk about his wonderful solo albums, including his latest, 'We're All Gonna Live.' The album, which just came out, is a realist-optimist's guide to navigating a complex and often heartb…

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Let's Talk: Passion & Purpose with Nicole Thomas Ep7: Garry Grant | Visual Artist - New York City 43:17

26d ago43:17

43:17

In Episode 7 of Let's Talk: Passion & Purpose, host Nicole Thomas welcomes Garry Grant, an exceptional New York City-based artist known for his large-scale abstract works. Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Garry's career spans over two decades and bridges fine art and master gilding.By Nicole Thomas

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Rebecca Yeong Ae Mzengi Corey, "Near Zero. or, a multiple choice quiz" 2:12

29d ago2:12

2:12

Poet of the Week, July 21–27, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/rebecca-yeong-ae-mzengi-coreyBy Brooklyn Poets

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Hiya: Zeyn Joukhadar 1:10:40

29d ago1:10:40

1:10:40

new interviews shirinesaad.comBy Shirine Saad

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Kora Feder is the Future of Political Folk Songwriting, but also Has Too Many Craft Projects, ep. 319 41:53

1M ago41:53

41:53

On this episode of Basic Folk, Kora Feder talks about her new album, 'Some Kind of Truth,' as well as reflecting on the incredible changes and growth she's experienced since we last spoke in February 2020. One of the impacts of the pandemic on her music career was the necessity of exploring other artistic ventures like crafting hats and lino-cuttin…

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Let's Talk: Passion & Purpose with Nicole Thomas Ep6: Janell Santana-Sims | Social Worker, Author, and Founder of Self-Care JS Inc. 32:38

1M ago32:38

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Episode 6 - In this inspiring episode, we dive deep into self-care and mental health with Janell Santana-Sims, a dedicated social worker, coach, and author. As the founder of Self-Care JS Inc., Janell emphasizes harm reduction and mental health advocacy. At the same time, her coaching program, JS Self-Care LLC, revisits essential life lessons about…

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Emma Sheinbaum, "I grow attached to double meanings" 1:47

1M ago1:47

1:47

Poet of the Week, July 14–20, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/emma-sheinbaumBy Brooklyn Poets

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Hiya: Jessica Khazrik 57:56

1M ago57:56

57:56

new interviews shirinesaad.comBy Shirine Saad

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Tami Neilson: On Taking Wynonna's Call, Her Scary Near-Death Experience, and Willie Nelson, ep. 318 1:13:32

1M ago1:13:32

1:13:32

In recent years, Tami Neilson has been learning to carry both great joy and great sorrow simultaneously. The New Zealand-based, Canada-born powerhouse's new album, 'Neon Cowgirl,' is named after the towering electric figure on a sign that's overlooked Broadway in Nashville, watching over Tami's career since she was 16 years old. The songs were born…

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Ashley-Devon Williamston, "After We’ve Both Had Heart-to-Heart Talks with God Last Night" 3:31

1M ago3:31

3:31

Poet of the Week, July 7–13, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/ashley-devon-williamstonBy Brooklyn Poets

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Hiya: Yazz Ahmed 59:03

1M ago59:03

59:03

new interviews shirinesaad.comBy Shirine Saad

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Consider It Blacklit: Highlight of Ironheart series 7:25

2M ago7:25

7:25

Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton highlights the new Disney Plus series Ironheart. This episode includes comments from the show's creator Chinaka Hodge and Executive Producer Ryan Coogler. www.tinyurl.com/CIBPodcastBy Kimberly Singleton

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Indigo Girls: Activism Through Fashion and Community Through Food (REISSUE), ep. 317 57:13

2M ago57:13

57:13

(Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Reissue series! For the past several weeks, Basic Folk has been digging back into the archives and reposting some of our favorite episodes alongside new introductions commenting on what it’s like to listen back. This is our last Reissue for now, so please enjoy! This episode featuring separate interviews with The Indi…

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The Roulette Tapes - Wadada Leo Smith: Tradition & Transition 28:01

2M ago28:01

28:01

Wadada Leo Smith: Tradition & Transition Composer and trumpet player Wadada Leo Smith in commentary and concert excerpts recorded at Roulette including a duo with keyboardist Amina Claudine Myers (Central Park Mosaics, 2024), passages from his Pulitzer-nominated Ten Freedom Summers (Golden Quartet and the Pacifica Coral Reef Ensemble, 2013), and a …

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Jazz just The Way We Like it Episode 200 1:33:54

2M ago1:33:54

1:33:54

Each episode includes a brief discussion of social justice issues and politics, as well as playing and talking about classic jazz songs and the artists.By Alfonso Siverls

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Elizabeth Spenst, "Poem for Myself" 0:52

2M ago0:52

0:52

Poet of the Week, June 30–July 6, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/elizabeth-spenstBy Brooklyn Poets

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Joy Oladokun Writes Worship Music for Youth Group Rejects (REISSUE), ep. 316 51:18

2M ago51:18

51:18

(Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Reissue series! For the past several weeks, Basic Folk has been digging back into the archives and reposting some of our favorite episodes alongside new introductions commenting on what it’s like to listen back. Enjoy! This episode featuring Lizzie No interviewing Joy Oladokun, was originally posted on February 24, 20…

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Watchhouse in Conversation with Jacob Sharp (Mipso) (Bonus) 45:55

2M ago45:55

45:55

(Editor's Note: Oh, WOW! A bonus, surprise episode with Watchhouse? Yes! And it is a treat. We are pleased to have Jacob Sharp of Mipso as our guest host in conversation with his friends Andrew Marlin and Emily Franz of Watchhouse, talking about their new studio album, 'Rituals.' The record was co-produced with Ryan Gustafson of The Dead Tongues. T…

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Jazz just The Way We Like it Episode 199 1:19:04

2M ago1:19:04

1:19:04

Each episode includes a brief discussion of social justice issues and politics, as well as playing and talking about classic jazz songs and the artists.By Alfonso Siverls

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Emerald Carter, "Shams and Rumi" 1:00

2M ago1:00

1:00

Poet of the Week, June 23–29, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/emerald-carterBy Brooklyn Poets

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Chris Thile: Calvin and Hobbes, Classical Music, and Curiosity (REISSUE), ep. 315 1:21:20

2M ago1:21:20

1:21:20

(Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Reissue series! For the next several weeks, Basic Folk is digging back into the archives and reposting some of our favorite episodes alongside new introductions commenting on what it’s like to listen back. Enjoy! This episode featuring Cindy Howes interviewing Chris Thile was originally posted on September 9, 2021 aft…

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College Students NYC Edition: College Students NYC Ed - Summer Vibes 18:46

2M ago18:46

18:46

This podcast episodes me and the guest discuss post graduation, plans for summer, and favorite things to do in summer.By Taylor Anderson

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Jazz just The Way We Like it Episode 198 1:26:18

2M ago1:26:18

1:26:18

Each episode includes a brief discussion of social justice issues and politics, as well as playing and talking about classic jazz songs and the artists.By Alfonso Siverls

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Jen DeGregorio, "I'm a Millennial, Technically" 2:27

2M ago2:27

2:27

Poet of the Week, June 16–22, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/jen-degregorioBy Brooklyn Poets

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The Junk and Jam Experience: Fearless Abolitionist Anees on Community, Abolition, and Healing 1:02:49

2M ago1:02:49

1:02:49

Fearless Abolitionist Anees on Community, Abolition, and Healing On this episode of The Junk and Jam Experience, Christopher Albert sits down with the brilliant and bold Anees — activist, community organizer, abolitionist, and lifelong learner — to talk about building safer, more just futures through collective care, protest, and healing. Anees ope…

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Dar Williams: Music was Decided for Me (REISSUE), ep. 314 1:03:07

2M ago1:03:07

1:03:07

(Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Reissue series! For the next several weeks, Basic Folk is digging into the archives and reposting some of our favorite episodes alongside new introductions commenting on what it’s like to listen back. This episode featuring Lizzie No interviewing Dar Williams originally posted on October 14, 2021. Enjoy!) Dar Williams…

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Jazz just The Way We Like it Episode 197 1:19:08

2M ago1:19:08

1:19:08

Each episode includes a brief discussion of social justice issues and politics, as well as playing and talking about classic jazz songs and the artists.By Alfonso Siverls

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College Students NYC Edition: College Students NYC Edition Ep 4 19:47

2M ago19:47

19:47

This podcast episodes me and the guest discuss post graduation, plans for summer, and favorite things to do in summer.By Taylor Anderson

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Aiden Farrell, from "hearsay" 0:30

2M ago0:30

0:30

Poet of the Week, June 9–15, 2025. Full text of the poem & interview: brooklynpoets.org/community/poet/aiden-farrellBy Brooklyn Poets

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The Junk and Jam Experience: Sports Commentator Eric Rivera on Transgender Athletes and Celebrating Black Athletes 57:17

2M ago57:17

57:17

Sports Commentator Eric Rivera on Transgender Athletes and Celebrating Black Athletes Broadcaster, producer, and commentator Eric Rivera joins host Christopher Albert for an engaging conversation on his sports journey, from early experiences in indoor track and Taekwondo to his passion for sports media and play-by-play commentary. The discussion ex…