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...

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 stor...

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. A...

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: “...

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...

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...

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- m...

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. Third episode and we’re already slacking lol but we’re back and maybe better this week. I’ve got my first official guest with me as we discuss an award winning French movie. You might want to brace yourself by watching the movie beforehand...

Aliss Chavarri speaks on expression and the vital nature of art in processing emotions, and therefore maintaining mental health. We indulge in discussion of our own artworks, our inspirations, and how it has allowed us to process the world. There is magic and healing in the expression, and consumption of the human experience through art.

Casey Robarts joins me to discuss reconnecting with our “childhood selves” by reigniting the wonder and curiosity that made that time so magical. Giving personal anecdotes as well as advice on the matter, he illuminates why we lose this perspective and how to regain it. What would your childhood self think of you now?

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. This week we’re back and better! I’ll be discussing the tough times of a small little territory in Wakanda, Illinois. It’s saviors Chadwick Bozeman and Daniel Kaluuya who star in Marvel’s Black Panther as well as Judas and the Black Messia...

Sydney Thirkell, studying neuroscience with an interest in sleep, educates us on the phases of sleep, our circadian rhythms, and how we can improve our sleep habits. Sleep can directly impact our waking lives, and she explains how we can regain control over it. How much do you know about sleep, and what its purpose really is?

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. This week we’re discussing my super dysfunctional first episode, but we’re gonna have a good time while doing so! A prelude for many more to come :)

In this episode, Carson alone discusses the 2015 animated movie “Home”.

Mateo Florez, a hometown friend, joins me to talk about the energy we surround ourselves with in the context of relationships. We address the qualities we admire and seek in those we choose to have relationships with. As well as the importance of having a support system, and an open place to find who we are. How do the people you surround yourself with shape you?

My mother and the hardest working woman I know, Colleen Kelleher, joins us in this episode discussing work life balance and purpose. With the focus on success in our past few episodes, this episode supplements with the importance of taking time to relax and be present. A fear of complacency can keep people in lives that are productive, but not enjoyable. Are we trying too hard to live our lives ef...

Casey Bennoch, a business graduate of UMaine and past coworker, provides us with a look into perspective and adherence. Delving into aspects of both, we are given a new layer to our conversations on success and goal setting. Are you aware of the how and why in what you do?

Gaetano Micalizzi, a district manager for an entrepreneurial company, joins me to give his opinion on what makes a person successful. Taking a look at certain factors that play into achieving (your personal version of) success allows you to take away how to live the life you want. Are there certain indicators that a person will be successful? And are you aware of how your own traits may be impacti...

Alyssa Crugnale, podcast host of Runaway Thoughts, contributes her personal experience with and perspective on gratitude. What is genuine gratitude? And how can we foster it to better appreciate all things in our lives?

Emily Belisle offers her perspective and experience with spirituality- how it has allowed her to see the interconnectedness of the world, the practices she incorporates to honor it, and how everyone can incorporate aspects of it into their lives in order to live their ideal life, or find peace in just being.

Aiman Salih joins me in this conversation on money perspective and habits. We speak from our own experience with spending, and about how and when time becomes more valuable. Aiman offers knowledge on investment, as well as the keys to a life well spent.

Welcome to In The Loop, a new podcast sponsored by Suffolk Votes, an organization through the Center for Community Engagement. This week, we’ll discuss the historic 2021 Election Results and what they mean for Boston and for the country as we look forward to 2022.