LAST NAME BASIS from New Brooklyn-Centric Podcast Network Comes to Live At BRIC House

BRIC, the largest presenter of free cultural programming in Brooklyn, proudly presents a live taping of its BRIC Radio couplecast, Last Name Basis, November 21at BRIC House (647 Fulton Street).In this bi-weekly podcast hosted by comedian Franchesca Ramsey (MTV's Decoded) and her husband Patrick Kondas, the pair discusses what's going on in the world and in their lives as an interracial married couple. At BRIC House, they will be joined by special guest Crissle West,a Harlem-based media personality and co-host of the critically acclaimed comedy podcast The Read with Kid Fury.

Last Name Basis, Live!epitomizes the commitment of BRIC Radio, the Brooklyn-centric, non-profit podcast network BRIC launched last year, toprogramming that amplifies voices and stories that reflect the diversity and creative spirit of the borough's communities. BRIC Radio breaks through the mostly white and male world of podcasting by being the only community-based player in the field, incubating free and accessible content for Brooklyn and the world.

The live taping on November 21 is part of BRIC's Stoop Series, which welcomes audiences for dynamic conversations that connect art, performance, media and other creative fields with big ideas that are important to Brooklynites. The Stoop Series highlights voices we don't hear enough, creative solutions that deserve more attention, artistic endeavors that make you see the world differently, and tools for enhancing your own creativity.

BRIC Radio podcasts are available on SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play.

About BRIC

BRIC is the leading presenter of free cultural programming in Brooklyn, and one of the largest in New York City. We present and incubate work by artists and media-makers who reflect the diversity that surrounds us. BRIC programs reach hundreds of thousands of people each year.

Our main venue, BRIC House, offers a public media center, a major contemporary art exhibition space, two performance spaces, a glass-walled TV studio, and artist work spaces.

Some of BRIC's most acclaimed programs include the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival in Prospect Park, several path-breaking public access media initiatives, including BRIC TV, and a renowned contemporary art exhibition series. BRIC also offers education and other vital programs at BRIC House and throughout Brooklyn.

In addition to making cultural programming genuinely accessible, BRIC is dedicated to providing substantial support to artists and media makers in their efforts to develop work and reach new audiences.

BRIC is unusual in both presenting exceptional cultural experiences and nurturing individual expression. This dual commitment enables us to most effectively reflect New York City's innate cultural richness and diversity.

Learn more at BRICartsmedia.org.

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