WSFR Podcasts

Reviewing The Growlers’ frontman Brooks Nielsen’s live performance at the

Sinclair and the bright side of rock bottom

Reviewing live performances by Vundabar and Cults while discussing what it’s

actually like going out sober.

Alyssa Crugnale is back, this time to discuss the topic of creativity. We consider how society, and our own perfectionism can prevent us from pursuing creative endeavors. Why do we seem to grow out of being creative and how can it be reignited?

*“Right brain” and “left brain” are only used to categorize certain traits/learning styles and do not have a scientific basis in brain hemisphere activity*

Sharon Downey shares her unique path to recovery from alcoholism and addiction to spiritually and recovery. From the halls of AA to now, she has been able to foster kindness, mindfulness, and meaning in the everyday. Looking within herself and to the stars using tools like meditation, tarot, yoga, dream messages, hypnotherapy, and prayer bring her closer to herself, and to the loving woman she is now.

If you would like to reach out to connect with or thank Sharon email her at:

[email protected]

Mack Brown, our podcast director of Suffolk Free Radio, enlightens us with her motivations behind joining the radio station and beginning a podcast. Our fascination with podcasting as a medium stems from its range in purpose- from entertainment to education, as well as its ability to translate into other creative mediums. Listening in is an easy way to gain knowledge or be entertained through stories, research, or even comedic commentary. Interested in starting your own or finding a new one to listen to?

Join Maada Coomber! In his corner! With guests sometimes! To discuss shows, movies, albums and their artist, or whatever he's interested in the media that week.

My life is a movie. So naturally we’d have to discuss it on the pod. The past two weeks have been something. As the leading role, casting director, head director, producer, and sound editor I’ll be breaking the process down with you all. And a guest!

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Ali Belash, speaks on the subtleties of intention setting in hypnosis and her experience as a practicing hypnotherapist. The power of hypnosis lies in relaxation of the body and mind, while allowing for intention setting and suggestion/guidance to create lasting benefits. Hypnosis is a natural state, and a practice that has been around for centuries. Some guiding questions from her practice are: “What do you want? What tool, vision, or deeper understanding do you need right now?”

Dylan Kelleher, my brother and I, dive into the world of Frank Ocean. We take a look at two albums, Channel Orange and Blonde, assessing the lyrics, context, and how it all comes together. Being quite an enigma in the music industry- Ocean has a unique style, mysterious public presence, and interesting background- making him and his world one of wonder. Join us as we dissect the stories and hidden meanings in each song.

Join Maada Coomber! In his corner! With guests sometimes! To discuss shows, movies, albums and their artist, or whatever he's interested in the media that week.

In this week’s installment I’ll be talking about one of my favorite shows that began airing this year. Abbott Elementary hasn’t concluded airing it’s first season, as I found out while recording this, but I hope this convinces you to start tuning in. Tune in to this first though :)

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Kevin Kelleher, my dad, an influence in my life artistically- joins us to give his opinion on how lyrics help encapsulate an emotion. He gives his personal view on certain musical influences, and how they have affected him. From The Doors, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, and more to Phoebe Bridges, Kanye West, and Taylor Swift- timeless themes carry the human experience in a way we can indulge in it- music.