BKLYN Community Audio

BKLYN Community Audio is a sampling of the best sound from Brooklyn Public Library, created by staff and patrons at BPL. Listen to artist interviews on BKLYN Mixtape, hear first-person stories from Brooklynites on Hear Me Out, BKLYN Outpost Redux, and Who Tells Your Story. And, keep checking this feed! The library is always making stories for your ears. We’ll post new shows and episodes as they come out.

Bed-Stuy Tea: Nicole Taylor 04/16/2024

Bed-Stuy Tea: Nicole Taylor Krishna, Riann, and Peter continue their A La Carte Series with food and beverage lovers from around the neighborhood as Bed-Stuy Tea sits down with cookbook author Nicole A. Taylor! Splitting her time between Athens, Georgia and Brooklyn, Nicole has written several cookbooks, most recently Watermelon & Red Birds: A Cookbook for Juneteenth and Black Celebrations; she discusses finding and preserving her Southern voice, the pleasures of restaurant research, and her favorite local spots to eat and drink. Check out Nicole's cookbooks and some of her favorite reads here: /episode/index/show/bklynmixtape/id/30850058

Bed-Stuy Tea: Jamilla Wright 04/01/2024

Bed-Stuy Tea: Jamilla Wright Continuing their A La Carte Series featuring food and beverage lovers from around the neighborhood, Bed-Stuy Tea sits down to chat with Jamilla Wright, co-owner of Brooklyn Tea! Brooklyn Tea is located in Bedford-Stuyvesant and has a location in Atlanta, Georgia. Pour yourself a cup of tea as we dive into Jamilla’s passion for tea, insight into her tea-making process, her influences, and her favorite books to curl up to with a hot cup of tea. Be sure to check out the accompanying booklist to see all the books mentioned in today’s episode: /episode/index/show/bklynmixtape/id/30625683

Paerdegat Speaks: Heidi Washington 03/11/2024

Paerdegat Speaks: Heidi Washington Paerdegat Speaks is a show dedicated to amplifying the voices of our incredible library patrons and celebrating the diverse and vibrant community that calls Paerdegat Library its home. Each episode will feature an interview with someone who has navigated life's challenges and triumphs with the support and resources provided by Brooklyn Public Library. From the ambitious student who found the perfect study corner to the aspiring writer who discovered a wealth of literary treasures, our guests will share their experiences and express gratitude for the vital role this library has played in their lives. The guest on this episode is Heidi Washington, a frequent library patron and active member of the community. /episode/index/show/bklynmixtape/id/30327838

Bed-Stuy Tea: Amadeus Broger 03/11/2024

Bed-Stuy Tea: Amadeus Broger Join hosts Krishna and Riann as they sit down with Amadeus Broger, owner and operator of Bed-Stuy’s own farm-to-table French dining spot, L’Antagoniste! We were thrilled continue our A La Carte series celebrating the flavors and personalities of our neighborhood’s chefs and eaters, and dish with Amadeus all about the business of French food in Bed-Stuy, his memories and plans for the food business, and his dream dinner date. Don’t miss this look into Amadeus’s decades of history in the neighborhood and the ins and outs of a food lover’s life in Brooklyn. /episode/index/show/bklynmixtape/id/30320913

Bed-Stuy Tea: Edwin Hughes 02/15/2024

Bed-Stuy Tea: Edwin Hughes Join Bed-Stuy Tea for À La Carte, a series celebrating the flavors and personalities of our neighborhood’s chefs and eaters, as we sit down with Edwin Hughes, owner-operator of local fixture Wadadli Jerk! We dove into the personal and cultural background to Edwin’s sumptuous Caribbean flavors and the communal nature of cooking. Look for him on Putnam and Tompkins Avenues, and keep an eye on the Community Audio Feed for more interviews with Bed-Stuy chefs, restauranteurs, and more! /episode/index/show/bklynmixtape/id/29972233

Bridging the Gap: Berena interviews Raihanul Bari 02/15/2024

Bridging the Gap: Berena interviews Raihanul Bari Bridging the Gap: Intergenerational Debate at BPL is a 3-cycle pilot debate series that pairs teens with older adults. Using the Benson model of debate created by Dr. Thomas Benson, participants work in intergenerational teams to craft persuasive arguments and develop public speaking and research skills as they get to know one another across the generational divide. These episodes highlight the scope of the program as well as the debate experiences and backgrounds of the participants. Teens interviewed the older adults in lively discussions about generational gaps, colonialism, mental health, working from home vs. the office, and even The Beatles! Bridging the Gap: Intergenerational Debate at BPL is made possible through the generosity of The Eisner Foundation. Episodes were produced by Emily Boghossian at BRIC and the theme music is "Gentle Marimbas," courtesy of Podington Bear and the Free Music Archive. Please take our after you listen to let us know what you think! /episode/index/show/bklynmixtape/id/29971913

Bridging the Gap: Berena interviews Carol Harris 01/10/2024

Bridging the Gap: Berena interviews Carol Harris Bridging the Gap: Intergenerational Debate at BPL is a 3-cycle pilot debate series that pairs teens with older adults. Using the Benson model of debate created by Dr. Thomas Benson, participants work in intergenerational teams to craft persuasive arguments and develop public speaking and research skills as they get to know one another across the generational divide. These episodes highlight the scope of the program as well as the debate experiences and backgrounds of the participants. Teens interviewed the older adults in lively discussions about generational gaps, colonialism, mental health, working from home vs. the office, and even The Beatles! Bridging the Gap: Intergenerational Debate at BPL is made possible through the generosity of The Eisner Foundation. Episodes were produced by Emily Boghossian at BRIC and the theme music is "Gentle Marimbas," courtesy of Podington Bear and the Free Music Archive. Please take our after you listen to let us know what you think! /episode/index/show/bklynmixtape/id/29428223

Bridging the Gap: Berena interviews Sandra Surita 01/02/2024

Bridging the Gap: Berena interviews Sandra Surita Bridging the Gap: Intergenerational Debate at BPL is a 3-cycle pilot debate series that pairs teens with older adults. Using the Benson model of debate created by Dr. Thomas Benson, participants work in intergenerational teams to craft persuasive arguments and develop public speaking and research skills as they get to know one another across the generational divide. These episodes highlight the scope of the program as well as the debate experiences and backgrounds of the participants. Teens interviewed the older adults in lively discussions about generational gaps, colonialism, mental health, working from home vs. the office, and even The Beatles! Bridging the Gap: Intergenerational Debate at BPL is made possible through the generosity of The Eisner Foundation. Episodes were produced by Emily Boghossian at BRIC and the theme music is "Gentle Marimbas," courtesy of Podington Bear and the Free Music Archive. Please take our after you listen to let us know what you think! /episode/index/show/bklynmixtape/id/29307638

Bed-Stuy Tea: Robert Jones, Jr. 12/18/2023

Bed-Stuy Tea: Robert Jones, Jr. Bed-Stuy Tea hosts Krishna and Riann sit down with Robert Jones, Jr., author of the best-selling and award-winning debut novel, The Prophets. They also discussed some of their favorite reads from 2023, from comics and crypto to romance and horror. Find all the books mentioned in this episode on our accompanying booklist: /episode/index/show/bklynmixtape/id/29134638

Bed-Stuy Tea: Lauren Wilkinson 11/22/2023

Bed-Stuy Tea: Lauren Wilkinson Join Peter and Krishna as they sit down with TV writer and author Lauren Wilkinson! Lauren Wilkinson’s debut novel American Spy was a Washington Post best-seller, an NAACP Image Award nominee, an Anthony award nominee, and an Edgar Award nominee. She has written for TV shows including Citidel, Class of ’09 and Star Trek: Discovery. In this episode, they chat about her novel, her writing process, the writer's strike, the books she's currently reading, and of course her favorite cozy beverage! Find all the books mentioned in this episode on our . /episode/index/show/bklynmixtape/id/28758893

Bridging the Gap: Shayla interviews Princess Benn James 10/30/2023

Bridging the Gap: Shayla interviews Princess Benn James Bridging the Gap: Intergenerational Debate at BPL is a 3-cycle pilot debate series that pairs teens with older adults. Using the Benson model of debate created by Dr. Thomas Benson, participants work in intergenerational teams to craft persuasive arguments and develop public speaking and research skills as they get to know one another across the generational divide. These episodes highlight the scope of the program as well as the debate experiences and backgrounds of the participants. Teens interviewed the older adults in lively discussions about generational gaps, colonialism, mental health, working from home vs. the office, and even The Beatles! Bridging the Gap: Intergenerational Debate at BPL is made possible through the generosity of The Eisner Foundation. Episodes were produced by Emily Boghossian at BRIC and the theme music is "Gentle Marimbas," courtesy of Podington Bear and the Free Music Archive. Please take our after you listen to let us know what you think! /episode/index/show/bklynmixtape/id/28466597

Bridging the Gap: Joshua and Mubtasim interview Alex Rowan Hazlerigg 10/30/2023

Bridging the Gap: Joshua and Mubtasim interview Alex Rowan Hazlerigg Bridging the Gap: Intergenerational Debate at BPL is a 3-cycle pilot debate series that pairs teens with older adults. Using the Benson model of debate created by Dr. Thomas Benson, participants work in intergenerational teams to craft persuasive arguments and develop public speaking and research skills as they get to know one another across the generational divide. These episodes highlight the scope of the program as well as the debate experiences and backgrounds of the participants. Teens interviewed the older adults in lively discussions about generational gaps, colonialism, mental health, working from home vs. the office, and even The Beatles! Bridging the Gap: Intergenerational Debate at BPL is made possible through the generosity of The Eisner Foundation. Episodes were produced by Emily Boghossian at BRIC and the theme music is "Gentle Marimbas," courtesy of Podington Bear and the Free Music Archive. Please take our after you listen to let us know what you think! /episode/index/show/bklynmixtape/id/28466588

Bridging the Gap: Joshua and Mubtasim interview Berena Hughes 10/30/2023

Bridging the Gap: Joshua and Mubtasim interview Berena Hughes Bridging the Gap: Intergenerational Debate at BPL is a 3-cycle pilot debate series that pairs teens with older adults. Using the Benson model of debate created by Dr. Thomas Benson, participants work in intergenerational teams to craft persuasive arguments and develop public speaking and research skills as they get to know one another across the generational divide. These episodes highlight the scope of the program as well as the debate experiences and backgrounds of the participants. Teens interviewed the older adults in lively discussions about generational gaps, colonialism, mental health, working from home vs. the office, and even The Beatles! Bridging the Gap: Intergenerational Debate at BPL is made possible through the generosity of The Eisner Foundation. Episodes were produced by Emily Boghossian at BRIC and the theme music is "Gentle Marimbas," courtesy of Podington Bear and the Free Music Archive. Please take our after you listen to let us know what you think! /episode/index/show/bklynmixtape/id/28466582

Bed-Stuy Tea: Jnéydé Williams 08/09/2023

Bed-Stuy Tea: Jnéydé Williams Join your hosts Riann and Krishna as they sit down with artist and illustrator Jnéydé Williams, also known as Nehemiah, for a discussion of her influences and interests. Jnéydé is the artist behind BPL's , unveiled in 2021 at Macon Library's African American Heritage Center and available to pick up and use at select library branches. /episode/index/show/bklynmixtape/id/27701949

Bed-Stuy Tea: Wilbur Pack 06/14/2023

Bed-Stuy Tea: Wilbur Pack Meet Wilbur Pack, fashion design veteran and founder of SK Wilbur, whose B. Brave line of socially conscious bags and accessories puts Black history on display. We sat down with Wilbur and Monty Person, one of B. Brave’s History Agents as well as an actor, writer, dancer, honor roll student and school leader, to discuss what it means to wear your history and your cause on your sleeve (or your backpack). /episode/index/show/bklynmixtape/id/27136710

Bed-Stuy Tea: Aaron Foley 05/28/2023

Bed-Stuy Tea: Aaron Foley Meet Aaron Foley, senior digital editor for the PBS NewsHour and author of the novel Boys Come First, as well as two works of nonfiction, How To Live in Detroit Without Being a Jackass and The Detroit Neighborhood Guidebook. Bed-Stuy Tea sat down with Aaron to discuss his hometown of Detroit, his move to Brooklyn, his influences and practices as a writer, the history and significance of Motown Records, and more. You can find all the books mentioned during this episode here: /episode/index/show/bklynmixtape/id/26970570

Bed-Stuy Tea: Ashley Woodfolk 04/06/2023

Bed-Stuy Tea: Ashley Woodfolk Meet Ashley Woodfolk, Young Adult author of Nothing Burns as Bright as You and the Flyy Girl series. We discuss the relentless spirit of writers, Ashley's favorite books, and what historical figures we'd enjoy our tea with. An episode sure to inspire fellow writers and readers! You can access all the books mentioned during this episode here: /episode/index/show/bklynmixtape/id/26466351

Central Tour: Third Floor 12/02/2022

Central Tour: Third Floor Welcome to the self-guided audio tour of BPL's Central Library. This section of the tour includes the area outside Central Library, from the flagpole on Eastern Parkway to the Plaza and the front steps. Feel free to walk around as you listen. For a transcript of this tour and related pictures, visit: /episode/index/show/bklynmixtape/id/25203711

Central Tour: Second Floor 12/02/2022

Central Tour: Second Floor Welcome to the self-guided audio tour of BPL's Central Library. This part of the tour includes the balcony, the Business & Career Center, Society, Sciences & Technology, and the History, Biography & Religion divisions, which are all located on the Second Floor. Feel free to walk around as you listen. For a transcript of this tour and related pictures, visit: /episode/index/show/bklynmixtape/id/25203687

Central Tour: Eastern Parkway 12/02/2022

Central Tour: Eastern Parkway Welcome to the self-guided audio tour of BPL's Central Library. This section includes the Youth Wing, which is located on the Eastern Parkway side of the library on the first floor. Feel free to walk around as you listen. For a transcript of this tour and related pictures, visit: /episode/index/show/bklynmixtape/id/25203669

Central Tour: Flatbush 12/02/2022

Central Tour: Flatbush Welcome to the self-guided audio tour of BPL's Central Library. This section of the tour includes a portion of Central Library that runs along Flatbush Avenue. Feel free to walk around as you listen. For a transcript of this tour and related pictures, visit: /episode/index/show/bklynmixtape/id/25203642

Central Tour: Grand Lobby 12/02/2022

Central Tour: Grand Lobby Welcome to the self-guided audio tour of BPL's Central Library. This section of the tour includes the Grand Lobby of the Central Library. Feel free to walk around as you listen. For a transcript of this tour and related pictures, visit: /episode/index/show/bklynmixtape/id/25203609

Central Tour: Plaza 12/02/2022

Central Tour: Plaza Welcome to the self-guided audio tour of BPL's Central Library. This section of the tour includes the area outside Central Library, from the flagpole on Eastern Parkway to the Plaza and the front steps. Feel free to walk around as you listen. For a transcript of this tour and related pictures, visit: /episode/index/show/bklynmixtape/id/25203591

Hear Me Out: Off the Streets, in the Kitchen 02/10/2021

Hear Me Out: Off the Streets, in the Kitchen Hear Me Out was an audio storytelling workshop series at BPL, co-produced by Virginia Marshall, UnionDocs, and lead instructor Stephanie Foo. /episode/index/show/bklynmixtape/id/18911942

Hear Me Out: The Last Lesbian Bar in Brooklyn 02/10/2021

Hear Me Out: The Last Lesbian Bar in Brooklyn Hear Me Out was an audio storytelling workshop series at BPL, co-produced by Virginia Marshall, UnionDocs, and lead instructor Stephanie Foo. /episode/index/show/bklynmixtape/id/18912368

Hear Me Out: Shelter 02/10/2021

Hear Me Out: Shelter Hear Me Out was an audio storytelling workshop series at BPL, co-produced by Virginia Marshall, UnionDocs, and lead instructor Stephanie Foo. /episode/index/show/bklynmixtape/id/18912284

Hear Me Out: The New Edition 02/10/2021

Hear Me Out: The New Edition Hear Me Out was an audio storytelling workshop series at BPL, co-produced by Virginia Marshall, UnionDocs, and lead instructor Stephanie Foo. /episode/index/show/bklynmixtape/id/18912236

Hear Me Out: Quarantine Chronicles 02/10/2021

Hear Me Out: Quarantine Chronicles Hear Me Out was an audio storytelling workshop series at BPL, co-produced by Virginia Marshall, UnionDocs, and lead instructor Stephanie Foo. /episode/index/show/bklynmixtape/id/18912197

Hear Me Out: My Beloved Brooklyn 02/10/2021

Hear Me Out: My Beloved Brooklyn Hear Me Out was an audio storytelling workshop series at BPL, co-produced by Virginia Marshall, UnionDocs, and lead instructor Stephanie Foo. /episode/index/show/bklynmixtape/id/18912059

Hear Me Out: A Journey Towards the Land 02/03/2021

Hear Me Out: A Journey Towards the Land Hear Me Out was an audio storytelling workshop series at BPL, co-produced by Virginia Marshall, UnionDocs, and lead instructor Stephanie Foo. /episode/index/show/bklynmixtape/id/18911906

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