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Crooked letter radio hour
Episode 10 with Aziz Hasan & Snack King Cole - July 26th 2020
Here it is, folks—the Season One finale of the Crooked Letter Radio Hour! Gabriel says "thank you" a lot as he reflects on the first season of the show. Lev gives us a heaping-helping of bleak-yet-hopeful insight. Aziz Hasan (CEO, Kickstarter) & Gabriel do what they do best, and Snack King Cole plays an emotional 4am after-hours set. Donations are being collected for Together in Dance—please send donations to our Venmo.
Episode 9 with Paperboy Love Prince & Inef Coupe - July 19th 2020
Gabriel, while sunburnt & slightly angsty, breaks down his most complicated interview yet. He and Lev discuss the essence of "finding your voice". Paperboy Love Prince dreams of a future led by community-building, love, and fun, and Inef Coupe takes us on an unparalleled cinematic sonic journey. Donations are being collected for Building Black Bed Stuy—send donations to our Venmo.
Episode 8 with Eric Sosa & L’Rain -
July 12, 2020
Gabriel reflects on his brief break from the city. Lev has a hard time with "Phase Two" & talks Biden's no-show strategy. Eric Sosa give us some updates on C'mon Everybody, the cherished music venue in Bed Stuy, and L'Rain blows our minds & hearts open with an eclectic selection of music. Donations are being collected for Playground Youth Program—please donate to our Venmo.
Episode 7 with Zenat Begum & Big Alice - June 28, 2020
Gabriel talks Phase 2, masks and margaritas. Lev divulges us in his animal nightmares, ignorant family and how gross Facebook is. Gabriel has an energizing chat on finding your purpose with Zenat Begum, founder of Playground Coffee Shop, followed by a vibrant, intense, and somewhat-scary debut DJ mix by Big Alice. Donations are being collected for Yardy’s new free meal program-send donations to our Venmo.
Episode 6 with Zazie Beetz & Cofaxx
- June 21, 2020
Gabriel rants about his ranting (lol). “5 minutes with Lev” turns into “12 minutes with Gabriel”. Zazie Beetz opens her heart & soul with an intent & hope to make the future a better place, and Cofaxx slays a mellow-yet-powerful guest mix. Donations are being collected for The ACLU–send donations to our Venmo.
A Special with Kahiem Rivera
- June 14, 2020
This week, we wanted to strip away the format of the show and bring you something simple & special. Gabriel talks with his best friend, artist & musician Kahiem Rivera—they cover a slew of topics, as they do; ranging from race & social media, to their friendship & anxiety, to that godawful "I Take Responsibility" video. We hope you enjoy.
Episode 5 with Synead & Matt FX
- June 7, 2020
Gabriel reflects on the importance of having difficult conversations. Lev lays out some notable organizations that are worth our dollars and attention. Synead lights a fire under all our asses, and Matt FX blows out our speakers with a legendary house/techno mix. This week we’re collecting donations for The Freedom Fund—donate to Venmo link:
http://venmo.com/crookedletterradiohour
Episode 4 with Rosehardt & THE PEOPLE - May 31, 2020
Let's be better. #stopkillingblackpeople
This week, we're collecting donations for Brooklyn Bail Fund. Donate to Venmo link:
http://venmo.com/crookedletterradiohour
Voices from THE PEOPLE (in order): Angela Davis, Fred Hampton, James Baldwin, Nina Simone, Malcolm X, Killer Mike, Huey P. Newton, Stokely Carmichael, Fannie Lou Hammer
Episode 3 with Jeremy Allen White & Styles Upon Styles - May 24, 2020
Gabriel talks about the power of friendship. Lev addresses the healthy high that is cutting toxic people out of one's life. Gabriel has a beautiful conversation with one of his best friends, "Shameless" star Jeremy Allen White, followed by a mind-blowing guest mix from Styles Upon Styles. This week, we're collecting donations for the ACLU—donate to Venmo link: http://venmo.com/crookedletterradiohour
Episode 2 with DeVonn Francis & Starchild - May 17, 2020
Amidst a difficult week, Gabriel reflects on how we move forward & reintroduce life as we know it. Lev talks about parents & storytelling after COVID. Gabriel has a powerful exchange with artist & entrepreneur DeVonn Francis, followed by an incredibly fun, era-spanning mix from musical renaissance man Bryndon Cook AKA Starchild.
Episode 1 with Bluestone Babe & Vesa Beats - May 10, 2020
Our radio show debut kicks off with some Mother’s Day thoughts and tunes from host Gabriel Gomez. “Five Minutes with Lev Pakman” certainly doesn’t disappoint. Gabriel has a cathartic conversation with everyone’s favorite stick-and-poke tattoo artist Bluestone Babe and our speakers bump with an effortlessly-dynamic DJ mix from New York City’s very own Vesa Beats.
Produced by Gabriel Gomez & Madison Hetterly
Photography by Natalie Hofmanova (Ep. 1, 2, 4)
Gabriel Gomez (Ep. 3)
Amandla Baraka (Ep. 5)
Music by Vesa Beats