BTRtoday Podcasts

A showcase for all of the talented ladies out there, each episode puts a spotlight on the female artists we can't get enough of.

Roadside Assistance is a roundtable discussion featuring eight different BTR hosts who comment with music instead of statements. Each person comes with three songs meant to represent their own idea of, say, a tailgating party... or fireworks... or barbecues. You know, stuff like that.

New Vibrations is a podcast featuring brand-spanking new tracks by indie artists from all over. These babies are hot off the press, not more than a few weeks old -- some aren't even officially released yet! Listen to get the exclusives and to give your eardrums a treat.

Once a month, Spotlight On The City highlights the local music scene of a different city from around the world.

Every Thursday, selecta DJ Drew drops the best in dub, roots, dancehall, dubtronica, and anything in between on the Reggae Hour. There's always a new vibe, he's always helping you discover new reggae artists... and always with a positive vibration.

Get the party started with all the latest riddims! DJ Meredith brings some fiery spice to your weekend with the hottest dancehall tracks and the dirtiest beats. Feel the blaze of the tropics, while enjoying some reggae and soca, too!

Ed Prence, aka Skymall, has hosted the Glitch-IDM show on BTR every Monday since 2008. Fun fact: Ed and Lottie, BTR's Music Director, not only went to high school together but also participated as seniors in the same "Job Shadow Day" in which they ended up shadowing one of the DJs from Pittsburgh's biggest radio station live on-air. From then on, Ed knew what he wanted to do. Not wanting to work at a corporate radio station, playing pre-programmed garbage, he went off to college at the Unive ...

The Alt-Country Show puts your terrestrial country station to shame. Get back to the roots of country music and enjoy a little indie flare.

The Motivational Monday mega-mix (3-4 hours) is geared to power you through your first workout of the week with the best up-tempo tracks from around the world. DJ Meredith will motivate you along the way with inspiring quotes! The show will keep you motivated, entertained, and focused so that you can reach your goals, smash them, and then set some new ones! If you're in training for an endurance event like a marathon or triathlon, this is the perfect mix for you. Have no fear, if you're just ...

The Subliminal Inevitable Show started on the airwaves of WNYU-AM in the pre-blog world. Focusing on new and notable indie rock and whatever weirdness comes our way, the Sub-Inev show is back on BTRtoday to help you navigate these noisy waters. Each week on the show, we'll also spend some time looking at the latest releases from a different record label.

Kory French is the Founder and Principal of Emily Consulting, a consulting company that leads start-up and early-stage companies in everything from concept development to strategic planning to scaling and exit plans. Prior to founding Emily consulting, he served in business development at Lord Cultural Resources Consulting Firm. Before returning to school to get a Master's Degree, Kory spent five years in the private lending division of BMO Bank of Montreal. He earned a Bachelor of Art from ...

David Martin has performed comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre for many years now -- some might argue too many and he wouldn't disagree with those people. But he also hopes (fervently) to be performing there for many years to come. For the past twelve years, he has hosted and produced Nights of Our Lives, the second oldest storytelling show in New York. The show has featured such performers as John Mulaney, Nick Kroll, Rob Riggle, Bobby Moynihan, Chris Gethard, Chelsea Peretti, Jo ...

The best of the best comedians and writers in New York get together at the end of every month to share their wild and crazy stories based on a new theme each show.

DJRePete is obsessed with the way we discover music. Each week he kickstarts your Saturday with The Listening Booth with alternative, electronica, hip hop, rock, blues, jazz -- no genre is off limits! The mix is his craft, introducing listeners to the BreakThru bands of today paired with throwbacks you may have yet to discover. He loves how we are only a few clicks away from abounding international music talent. But from listening apps to genius algorithms, there's still a place for the hand ...

The Music Digest is a music reaction show hosted by Bryan B . In it, this well-seasoned music nerd invites guests to listen to a handful of songs either new to them or still pretty fresh and share their thoughts as they go. From November 2016 to August 2019, the show was co-hoisted by JLM and Bryan B. Before that it was co-hosted by Patrick K and Latola.

Crazy DJ Bazarro was born in Brooklyn, NY, and started DJing and producing at the age of 14. He made a name for himself DJing at community centers, block parties, and baby showers in his neighborhood, then produced his first record, Rhoda, in 1991 Kendon Records. Bazarro went on to learn more about producing while working with the legendary Patrick Adams of Power Play Studios and began traveling the world in the year 2000 to spin for Apani B Fly and Jean Grae, which brought him in contact wi ...

Every Friday on BTR (TGIF-style!), Crazy DJ Bazarro presents dope music and exclusive interviews with some of reggaeton's most talented, raw, up-and-coming artists. Listen and witness them break through the airways into your ear canals. With new music every week, in rebel mode or party mode, the beats keep ya head bopping.

BreakThru Radio Weekly is a weekly podcast that features regular contributors offering their views on major political and/or cultural topics of the day. Additionally, it features a weekly movie review and discussion, 1st Person stories from people we encounter on the streets of NYC, and a preview of a song from an upcoming episode of BTR Live Studio. Recurring segments and coverage: FILM FESTIVALS: Tribeca Film Festival 2019 (Part 1 & Part 2), New York Film Festival 2018 (Part 1 & Part 2), T ...

This is the sister show to The Jazz Hole, featuring live recorded sets on every second Thursday of the month, curated by Linus Wyrsch, a sought-after clarinetist and saxophonist, himself, who embraces a unique relationship with the jazz genre and its musicians, consequently providing the listeners with a backstage pass to the New York jazz scene.

Hop on board the Worldwide Hour to hear Brazilian Tropicalia, Ethiopian Jazz, Congolese Soukous, and more sounds from around the globe.

Put on your dancing shoes. Emily Smith is ready to rev up your weekend with a Friday night mix, featuring club tunes to get the party started and keep it going all weekend long.

Art Uncovered brings you interviews with an eclectic mix of artists and creators. On the show they discuss their work and how it may intersect with technology, pop-culture, science and the larger culture

Interesting conversations and good music with Wayne Ski, who chops it up with musical guests and cool people from throughout the entertainment industry. Go behind the scenes in music, fashion, sports and politics. #ontheavenue

Each week, Skymall brings you the weird, the deep, and the absurdly happy side of electronic music. So get your fill of nerdy sub-genres and raise your consciousness at the same time with the Glitch.IDM Show!

As a kid, Emily Smith could often be found in her bedroom recording radio shows. She obsessively recorded songs off the radio onto cassettes and mixed them together on a dual player. She was in love with everything radio and music had to offer. When it came time for college she wasn't sure where to head, but ended up at the The University of Florida (Go Gators!). This led to a job on the local rock radio station in Gainesville, FL. Then, in January 2006, while in her final semester of school ...

BTR Top 10 features the best of the best music currently spinning on BTR. Each week, we countdown the top artists and albums on the site, based on what our hosts are playing most on their shows.

Musicians play exclusive sets and chat about their craft and experiences with our team of hosts, each a veteran of their music scene with a knack for asking questions musicians actually enjoy answering. Maia was the show's longtime host and producer, leaving in 2020. Her 14 year run is something we'll always be proud of!

Grammy-award winner Linus Wyrsch is one of New York City's most sought-after clarinetists and saxophonists. Full of passion for jazz, Brazilian and Latin music, the Swiss native maintains a busy performance and recording schedule. Audiences in the US, Europe, Asia, and South America have been exhilarated by his heartwarming sounds in many prestigious venues. Linus brings a distinctive yet versatile quality to a variety of projects. He has shared the stage with, among others, Cesar Camargo Ma ...

The Music Meetup spotlights indie artists from all over, and of every genre. Get an earful of music and then a one-on-one chat with the artist themselves. So rock out and get to know your new fav musician! Before The Music Meetup, there was Discovery Corner, so check that out, too!

Drew has been holding down Sundays here at BTR for years. Now he ups the ante and delivers the best two hour mix of independent music to finish off the weekend. Each episode begins and ends by showcasing the best of the expansive BTR library, but the middle of the show is all wildcards. Whether it's reggae, comedy, or anything else, it's Drew's deal, so who knows what you'll get? Expect the unexpected, push your chips all in and welcome to Dealer's Choice. This podcast series was previously ...

Jam Session is one of BTRtoday's longest-running podcasts, launched in 2006. New episodes are out every Monday, catering to music lovers within the jam band community. Expect studio favorites, new live improvisations, features on popular and brand new festivals, and many chances to win music and swag from jam bands around the world. Featured artists have included Umphrey's McGee, Lotus, The String Cheese Incident, Widespread Panic, ALO, Primus, moe., Chris Robinson Brotherhood, The Motet, Ka ...

DJ Rekha is a producer, curator, and educator based in New York City. She is founder of Basement Bhangra™ and Bollywood Disco nights and co-founder of Mutiny Club night. She was named "Ambassador of Bhangra" by the New York Times. Rekha and her frequent collaborator, Dave Sharma, performed their compositions at Chicago Symphony Hall for the Sinfonetta in 2015. Rekha was the sound designer for the TONY award-winning Broadway Show, Bridge and Tunnel, received a Drama Desk Award nomination for ...

Get your frequent flier miles ready and book your reservations quickly! Crazy DJ Bazarro scours the planet to brings you hip-hop from around the world. You'll hear artists from places you may never have even heard of. Captain Bazarro pilots the ship toward some incredible music, written and produced by some of the most creative people on the planet. Thinking outside the box, this show proves that great music doesn't just come from one place.

Born and raised on the South Side of Queens, NY, Wayne Ski began his musical journey in 1994 when he started making hip hop mixed with R&B mix tapes while working for a local music store. With the desire to understand the music business, he landed an internship at Def Jam Recordings in 1997. The opportunity allowed him to network with other DJs, and A-listers in the industry beyond the boroughs of New York. He then went on to secure a national college promotion position at Elektra Records fr ...

When we talk about Berlin, we cannot NOT talk about music. Where cabaret ruled the Weimar era and its Golden 20s; where Bowie recorded his "Berlin Trilogy" and shared a flat with Iggy in the 70s; where techno music took flight and dominated the airwaves in the 80s, mutating into a wide field of experimental electronica, music today continues to play an elemental part of the city's cultural identity. Berlin's unique history and its easygoing, affordable lifestyle provide and nurture the perfe ...

Laura was host of the long-running Jam Session podcast until 2019.

Radio Dispatch is a daily podcast covering progressive politics, hosted by siblings John and Molly Knefel. The show features journalists, authors, organizers, and artists, as well as John and Molly's own original reporting and analysis. From civil liberties and privacy to civil rights and intersectional feminism, Radio Dispatch covers the news from a point of view that values recognizing and discussing power and privilege. John and Molly's journalism can be found at Rolling Stone, Buzzfeed, ...

Every other Wednesday, StereoactiveNYC features music from artists that are playing around the NYC/Brooklyn area. Occasionally, it includes interviews with local musicians and looks back at music from years past, to contextualize the music being made around town today.

A daily news podcast that gives you 15 minutes of original reporting on events throughout NYC that speak to greater national and international issues.

Lottie's Sideshow Acts features the sounds of the Balkans and Eastern Europe. You'll hear Klezmer, Roma, Vaudevillian and Circus music, plus much, much more!

Emily's two hour mixed-genre set will help to ease your work week. Enjoy an ample selection of tunes from her ten-plus years at BTR, including a thirty minute section tailored each week to go deep into a specific genre or theme of Emily's choosing. Each episode is a new exploration. This podcast series was previously known as The Tuesday Show.

On Juicy Bits, we take a look at all things sex: how we're doing it, why we do what we do in bed, and the politics of reproductive justice. It's a messy, sticky landscape and we approach it with a nonjudgemental, enthusiastic attitude. Buckle in for a juicy and delectable ride down sex highway. Wear a condom.

Every Saturday, tell your mom you're sleeping over at your nerdy friend's house and sneak away to the Garbage Garage. This show is full of all the greatest leftover musical junk on the planet -- punk rock, folk, hip-hop, jazz, classical, comedy, garage alternative, jazz hip-hop, combustible international, grunge-trance, eclectic fusion, funky mambo, acoustic reggae, gentle dubstep, and anything else that your cooler older brother never told you about. Madalyn promises to take your secrets to ...