Ensnared

Ensnared

Ensnared is a weekly live radio show, podcast, and music platform hosted by musician and comedian Sam Wolff on Radio Free Brooklyn. The show sits at the intersection of conversation and discovery, featuring interviews with musicians, producers, comedians, and artists alongside a carefully curated mix of underground hip hop, indie rock, soul, jazz, electronic music, and beyond. Beyond the studio, Ensnared expands into live tapings, performances, and curated showcases that bring the conversations into real spaces. By highlighting the people, records, and communities shaping independent music, Ensnared captures the energy of a living scene and invites listeners into the world behind the songs.

Episodes

September 10, 2026 48 mins
We're joined by NYC comedian April Sickler in this one. We talk about unemployment, brainrot Instagram posts, tattoos, comedy bits we’ve been working on, and April’s love for water animals, which she seems to take very seriously. We also get into the the various thoughts that make it onto Instagram when there’s no one around to stop you. We also talk about some new jokes, old jokes, tattoos, and probably several t...
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We have D’LOURDES is back in the studio in this one. We talk about intentionally building a brand around your art, figuring out how much of yourself to put into the business side of being a musician, and making sure that process doesn’t start taking over the reason you create in the first place. We also get into the pressure to constantly market yourself, staying authentic while building a career, and finding a balance ...
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August 27, 2026 35 mins
We're joined by singer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Nico Davis in this one. We talk about his musical journey and the sound he’s built across funk, indie pop and alternative R&B. We get into his approach to production, pulling from different influences and creating music that feels atmospheric, melancholic and personal. We also talk about navigating genres, the artists who have inspired him and finding a sound that...
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August 20, 2026 46 mins
We have Piatt Pund live in the studio in this one. He talks about his background in jazz, his latest single “SQUEEZE,” and the inspiration behind its brass fueled rock and roll fever dream. We also talk about his sophomore album IDK, his recent show at Arlene’s Grocery, and his friend Sam, who joins us in the studio to talk about helping bring Piatt’s digital aesthetic and artistic vision to life. Piatt ...
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August 13, 2026 47 mins
We sit down with singer and actor Metial in this one. We talk about her brand new single “The Journey,” out Friday 8/14, ahead of her debut EP Almost Something arriving 8/21. She talks about her love for music at a young age and how how it first drew her into musical theater, balancing work while learning to produce her own music, and her experience as an indie songwriter in NYC. Meital takes us behind the process of cr...
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August 6, 2026 58 mins
We have Lexee Kanaghinis, also known as LXE, joins from Melbourne in this one. A singer, actor, and dancer since age four, she’s also a multi-instrumentalist moving between piano, clarinet, guitar, and ukulele, with a strong theatrical presence that carries into her music. We talk about her new album Smells Like Wrong Dog, the confidence behind her music, and how her background in performance shapes her sound. She also shares...
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July 30, 2026 58 mins
We sit down with Emilio Cuesta (QUESTA) live in the studio in this one. Emilio talks through his acting pursuits, what he’s been building creatively, and how those worlds intersect with his latest music. We get into his recent journey with sobriety and how it’s reshaped not just his life but the way he approaches singing and performance. We reminisce on the early days, including sharing a bill at the old Rockwood Music...
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July 23, 2026 58 mins
We have artist and musician Kate Neckel in the studio in this one. The convo gets into her starting to write and record music alone in her bedroom and building a sound that feels raw and personal. We touch on her visual art and the similarities between working with a visual canvas and recording music. She talks about being part of the collaborative art and music project Infinite Sound & Color with Pearl Jam guitarist Mike M...
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We have Chris Eichlin of Tea Leaf Collective in the studio in this one. We get into building a real music community in New York, how Tea Leaf has grown, booking shows, and why collaboration and referrals actually matter when you’re trying to make something last. The conversation drifts in the best way into weddings, dating apps, speed dating, kickball, gray hair, and the general chaos of doing live radio.
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July 9, 2026 58 mins
We have musician Arlo Indigo in the studio. Stick around for the end for an exclusive live performance from his new album "Normalized Cringe," out now. We get into his early days playing in a successful high school band out in Alaska, making the move to Portland at 21, and what that shift did for him creatively. The conversation drifts into the New York City scene today and what it actually looks like trying to be a musician in it,...
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July 2, 2026 49 mins
We have Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Josh Klinghoffer in the studio in this one. The music legend started his professional career in the 90's at the age of 17 for The Bicycle Thief, played with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and now currently with Pearl Jam. We talk about his early career and how he got started playing music, and how that has always stayed with him. We also get into his new album A Drop In The Ocean, from his solo pro...
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We have local NYC artists D'lourdes, Janna Jamison, and Franny Menace in the studio in this one. Our first full house episode, the three musicians pull up to chat about their upcoming show at Baby’s All Right in Brooklyn on 6/28, and how this bill came together through the NYC music scene and the social media sphere. It’s an affable, easy conversation that gets into how they all met, started working together, and what ...
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We have Hanna Hecht, host of punk-ish radio, live in the studio in this one. Hanna joins Sam to catch up the best way they know how - live on air. This is the most highly anticipated, the most long-awaited broadcast of 2026. Enjoy foolery, silliness, and beautiful banter.
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June 11, 2026 58 mins
We have Jacqui from Navita in the studio for this one. Stay for the end of the episode for an exclusive performance live in studio! She shares the story behind their new single Lima-shaped pool and the leap it took to get there. Jacqui discusses walking away from a career in fashion to fully commit to music, and how that decision reshaped both their sound and path as an artist. Discover how that all-in mindset pushed them to take ...
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June 4, 2026 58 mins
We have Deer Tick’s John McCauley and Dennis Ryan in the studio for this one. They share their creative process and the journey behind their new album Coin-O-Matic. They discuss building their home studio and how recording outside a traditional setting shaped their approach to songwriting and production. Discover how experimenting with custom setups like the drumbrella and embracing imperfections, including out of tune guitar...
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May 14, 2026 58 mins
We have Hiro Magnus in the studio for this one. She shares her creative process and the journey behind her debut album "How Do You Leave a Warm Dark Place." She discusses her eclectic background, rooted in punk and singer-songwriter music, and how it shaped her approach to songwriting and recording. Discover the themes and emotional arc that define her album, and how she navigated self-doubt and artistic vulnerability during its pr...
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April 30, 2026 43 mins
We drop into a deep cut from a recent interview with Kramer (Shimmy-Disc) and Michael Minzer (Paris Records) in this one. We talk about how Kramer’s work with Gregory Corso, Ginsburg, and others shaped a unique world of sound and words. Their stories reveal how sound manipulation, past recordings, and raw emotion come together to create timeless art. Enjoy a history lesson wrapped in poetry, experimenting with the boundaries...
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April 23, 2026 48 mins
We have Brian Cropp and Jake Baynum from No Stupid Questions in the studio in this one. This local indie rock band is making waves in the city with their upcoming show at Brooklyn Bowl 4/28. We get into how the guys met post-pandemic, their transition from a cover band, and how their recording process has progressed into releasing their new single "Taught Me the Game " was recorded. While there may be a lot of music technical talk...
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April 16, 2026 59 mins
We sit down with Jason Balla of Accessory and Dehd in this one. He shares his journey from emo bands to solo experimentation. Discover how DIY scenes and raw musicianship shape his sound, and get insights into Accessory's upcoming album Dust out 4/17. This episode explores vulnerability, creativity, and the power of music as a tool for growth and healing. Perfect for anyone seeking authenticity in art.
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April 9, 2026 59 mins
We sit down with comedian Aditya Mayya in the studio for this one. A longtime friend and keyboardist for ALICE ELLIOT, Aditya dives into the development of his one man show centered around suicide, a personal project that balances weight with humor. We get into his writing process and just how gratifying a well written joke can be while building something this personal. While the subject matter runs heavy, the conversation doesn&...
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