San Diego ComiCon delivered a few announcements about future additions to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, the news that actor David Jonsson will play Prince T'Challa II in Black Panther 3, has sparked surprising and mixed reactions.

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We talk too much.

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We talk about great television written by Black Women.

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Supergirl came to theaters this summer and like other woman-led superhero films it received over-whelming bad critiques. While the latest installment of the DCU is not a perfect movie, we believe many of these reviews are expressions of bias. We examine the common critiques and breakdown their origins in bias. 

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It's time to get caught up on all our summer viewing so far. 

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We listened to all the new bops and playlists on all the music platforms in search for this year’s song of the summer. Text us and let us know what you think it is. 

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Whether, you're a member of the alphabet mafia or just an ally, we've got your guide to queer content viewing...Just in time for PRIDE.

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Listen in as we talk about the largest streaming platform.

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Since their introduction to the US market in April of 2025 Micrograms become a billion dollar market. Quibi founders are somewhere screaming, “I told you so!!!” What does this mean to Hollywood? And what will happen to microdramas when Black culture gets a hold of them?

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The upcoming box office openings are packed with sequels, reboots, and remakes. But are they all worth leaving your good couch cushions and heading out to the theater? Does a sequel, reboot, or remake have to be good to be profitable? Well we are gonna look at the numbers and find out.

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We discuss the Black women who wrote the blue print on how to become a reality show star.

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We honor and discuss our favorite music artists who have brought us three consecutive quality projects.

Who are your favorites? Let us know. 

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You ever see a movie and go “this was bad but it didn’t have to be”. Well we talk about our cinematic disappointments and what we would do differently if we had the money and power RE-produce them. 

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We discuss the debt K-Pop owes to it’s Black Fans.

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Get out your monocle and follow the clues. We are diving into television and film detective dramas.

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It’s our Oscars episode, y’all!!

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We do a deep dive into the Netflix documentary Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model. So tighten the strap on your tench coat and press play. Cause we are about to...Get. In. To. It.

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From boards to arcades to home systems to handheld to VR goggles, we discuss the stories created for game players and repurposed for the big and little screen.

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Now that the dust has settled from the controversy surrounding Druski‘s latest skit about mega church pastors, we discuss church-themed comedies.

We also have an interview with Gospel artists Ivan Christopher.

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Please don't be mad. We finally got around to answering your fan mail. 

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Soundtracks, Soundtrack, Soundtracks. We are discussing all our favorites in film and television. 

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We can’t believe it took us this long to talk about documentaries. From the tragic, to the inspirational, to the informative, to the messy we cover the landscape of documentary films and series.

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Hey not that! We’re talking about all or mostly woman casted television shows. Get your mind out of the gutter and listen.

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Our favorite holiday movies are rewatched and on the table. We putting all our faves through our own BBB rating system.

Here are links to platforms we mention in the episode:

kweli.tv

weareo.tv

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We discuss America’s longest running tv sketch comedy show and ponder what could be next. We’ll also rundown the list of our sketch comedy faves. 

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For more information on how to get through Black Friday this year, check out this link: https://www.themassblackout.com/

We'll be back soon with an all new episode.

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We discuss the rollercoaster rides emotion that come with romantic-relationship centered reality tv. 

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We talk about the history of Gospel music and our favorite no-skip Gospel albums.

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Times are hard but we will get through this...again.

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It's Halloween and horror movies. It's Alexus's favorite holiday and Roger's least favorite movie genre. This should be interesting. 

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Hey y'all....

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Hold on just a minute...

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Our very own Roger Turner is doing a press circuit at the 2025 BlackStar Film Festival! This epic event was nothing short of amazing and impactful. Roger & Alexus sit down to discuss the highlights, the vibe, the experience, and yes! the films!!! You will not want to miss all the good dish on some of the most exciting Black, Brown & Indigenous content coming your way soon!

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We celebrate the career of Malcolm-Jamal Warner and his impact on how Black men are portrayed on television. 

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We talk our favorite films about love and we interview the star of the new movie Love, Brooklyn...André Holland.

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Last month Billboard shared their list of The 75 Best R&B Artists of All Time. https://www.billboard.com/lists/best-rb-singers-all-time/#respond

Well...we have some thoughts. 

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The two biggest brands in the superhero business are rebooting their flagship characters at the box office. Throw in a few super-powered tv series with these movies and we’ve quite an interesting summer. We will give our reviews of what has been released so far and talk about what we are excited to see next. 

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The Diddy verdict and the recently filed lawsuit against Tyler Perry has got us thinking about how artists can corrupt the idea of consent in their work. 

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It’s Independence Day but most of us marginalized folks don’t feel free. So we curated our own list of films with freedom themes to go with your bbq and fireworks. America is a mess but you can still enjoy the day off. Go be free, booboo.

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This is the last installment of our Pride series. We talk about all of our Queers siblings the we do see enough of in popular media. Say the whole thing with us sweetie, L-G-B-T-Q-I-A-PLUS. Why? Because all of these letter matter. 

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We are still in our Pride series, but this week we'll be talking about some great selections featuring the stories of Queer women. We have a lot of thoughts about the landscape for Woman-led queer stories. Most of our thoughts sum up to one idea: HUNNY, we all need to pay more attention to Queer women of Color. Duh. 

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In the second edition of our Pride series we take look at the Father figures on TV. Happy Pride Y'all!

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June is Pride Month! We will be introducing the Queer Story Survival Kit Series, where we will be exploring Queer media in all of it's beautiful intersectionalities. This first addition of the series focuses on gay men romance films and the introduction of a new watchlist: Gay Love Films That Don’t Star 2 White Men (Maybe one but not 2) 

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We are finally having a conversation about the movie of the year. Ryan Coogler's box office smash...SINNERS!!! We are talking about the icon performances, themes, and our favorite scenes. This is NOT a spoiler free episode. If you haven't seen sinners what are you waiting for?!?!

Spoilers: 6:08

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We took some time out to talk about our favorite moms on television and of course…they’re Black. This one goes out to all of the Moms. Happy Mothers Day to BBB moms!

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We discuss Black artists. We compare their work with their success. The topic stirs up so many questions: What is success in a subjective industry? What is the standard? Who gets a seat at the table? Who makes the table?

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There are many great tv shows out there but they are not all created equal! Some are just better than others. If the show was a hit, there is one thing that will always set them apart from the rest… A theme song!! Today we explore the television theme songs we can’t live without! This is a “never skip the intro” kind of moment! OKAY!

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Remember when your family used to do the spring cleaning. If you grew up like us you also remember the music that filled your home during that time. We are talking about the music we have heard and will listen to during spring cleaning traditions. 

*HEY! don’t forget to text us what you’re picks.

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Did you think that thing they did in that one movie was weird?  Well...so did we!

We are coming for some of the most popular films and discuss why we think they are so problematic.

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Just like your favorite side at the church potluck, not all cooking shows are created equally. We discuss the background of tv programming centered around food and cooking. Then we give you our picks for good viewing and good eatin'! Bon Appetite 

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We take a look at the history of Super Bowl halftime shows and the Black cultural influences that have developed and informed this American pastime. 

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We examine the Oscars, the show, the nominees and the winners. And we are left with one question: Was any of this worth our time?

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We sit down to talk about all of our favorite Black Women in Comedy.

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It's right above this!

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Brunchers! We all love are go to shows. The shows we have seen a bunch of times. However, every time we watch there’s something about it that makes us cringe. That’s we call a Problematic Fave!

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We are knee deep into awards season, so we are discussing Grammy predictions and measuring expectations. 

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Hey Brunchers! This episode is brought to you by the letter Y. Why is the future of Sesame Street (The OG of children’s TV) so precarious? 

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People love to receive accolades for their time, their talent, and their impact.  In every industry, those accolades or awards can skyrocket a career. We see it in sports, music And…television and film. But are most awards seeking to properly acknowledge everyone?   We are beginning to suspect that some of these awards are ill-gotten gains. So Brunchers let’s talk about awards. Starting with the unofficial start of the Awards season the Golden Globes.

Some post show info:
BlackStar Film Festival- blackstarfest.org
American Black Film Festival- abff.com
International Black Film Festival- ibffevents.com
Toronto Black Film Festival- torontoblackfilm.com
Them- them.us
Kjersti Flaa- Norwegian Journalist

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This year has been ROUGH, hunny. But, in spite of the hot-mess times, we found some gems for you. Plucked from the emotional rollercoaster of 2024, we give our picks for the best content of the year. Enjoy our last episode until the New Year. 

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If you know who Rochelle Zimmerman, Calypso, or Marie Laveau is (without any prompting) then you will thoroughly enjoy our discussions about Black women portraying Witches in media. A discussion prompted by the overwhelmingly positive response of the new movie Wicked.  A performance that showed us more than just the Witch of the West, but also our good sis Elphaba with the micro-braids. 

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Hey Brunchers! Hip Hop is more than 50 years old.  The music genre is still going strong thanks to the women that have, and continue to, push the culture forward. We took some time out to celebrate these women and their contributions. And of course, we are going to talk about our favorite artists from the past, present and future of Hip Hop. 

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Roger and Alexis examine the state of America culturally and politically, after the 2024 presidential election. The hosts offer up media picks that provide information and escapism to marginalized people. This is the start of The BBB Surviving Amerikkka Toolkit. 

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Here over at Brunch, Blaze, and Babble, we believe that family is who you make it. We celebrate all family designs and take a dive into some good, good content perfect for the holiday season. We serve the perfect blend of love, heart, & tad too much drama!! You know how we get down. 

*This episode was recorded before Nov. 5th. 

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Alexus and Roger give you 10 albums you won't need to use that skip icon and 2 problematic faves they can live without. 

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It’s spooky time y’all!! In honor of the ghostly, witchcrafty, fabulous ghoul in us all, Roger & Alexus share their favorite Halloween-theme films & tv shows. Not all Halloween content has to be blood and guts, this holiday is just as versatile as…. Well, mind ya business!! LOL Treat or Trick boo!

*BBB test:  We combine the Bechdel-Wallace Test, Duvernay Test, Villarreal Test, Vito Russo Test  and applying the last test to include representation from disabled communities 

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Hey Brunchers!!! This is the last episode of our first season! YAAAAY! To mark the of occasion we have put together all our favorite high moments of the season. We hope you enjoy and we'll be back with all new episodes in a few weeks!!!

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It’s feeling bad out there.  As we all do the best we can meet the challenges of the world, chile, most of us need a break. So on this episode, hosts Alexus Bertrand and Roger Turner, will talk about the stuff they are watching, looking forward to, and want to go away. 

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The award season is off and running and the 76th Emmy Awards just passed and as usual the show is filled with cheers, some jeers, a few WTF moments, and healthy does of problematic sh*t. In the case of the Emmy’s, a major problem seems to  be in the television comedy categories. For context, go back and listen to our episode ExaminingThe Gap. We are going to do a deep dive into the “dramedy problem” at the Emmy Awards and how it affects the nominees.  We are going to review the who and tell who we think should have won…in the words of the divine Issa Rae “I’m rooting for everybody Black!”

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Y'all know hosts, Alexus Bertrand and Roger Turner love a good movie or a bunch of good movies, otherwise known as the Movie Franchise. Alexus and Roger look at the history of movie franchises, while discussing which ones they have loved, want more of and ones they wish would go away. 

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Hosts, Roger Turner and Alexus Bertrand, pay tribute to notable Black Artist that we lost in 2024. They dive deep into the life and legacy of James Earl Jones, exploring his early struggles with speech and his career as an iconic voice actor. The episode touches on his contributions to Black culture and reflects on the impact of his work across film, theater, and voiceover. They conclude by honoring other Black figures who passed in 2024, celebrating their contributions to the arts.

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Tyler Perry is a movie & tv, global icon & black billionaire.. For over 20 years, Tyler has been writing, directing, producing his own work, specifically  to the Black Community with varying degrees of success. However, the success has come at a price: many of his products are often harshly, yet understandably  criticized, and many of his narratives have sparked debate in the community he says he loves so much. Hosts, Alexus Bertrand and Roger Turner believe that we critique the things we love. So, we love Tyler Perry but there is trouble in paradise.

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Hosts Alexus Bertrand and Roger Turner take a look at the history, impact, and influence of reality tv. They dive into the programming that doesn't require a writer's room. They share a few of their favorites and some stuff worth checking out. 

*Check out our earlier episodes on the Brooklyn Free Speech Radio.

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The hosts of Brunch, Blaze and Babble, Roger Turner and Alexus Bertrand love a hot summer bop. With summer almost ending, the BBB dynamic duo ponder why there has to be THE song of the summer and what are the SONGS (plural) of the summer of 2024.  

*Check out our earlier episodes on the Brooklyn Free Speech Podcast Channel on Spotify.

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We have tons of childhood and young adult memories of movies that we adored. The question is...should we still adore them?  Blaze, Brunch, and Babble hosts, Alexus Bertrand and Roger Turner look at 10 films and see if they pass the Bechdel Test, Duvernay Test, and Vito Russo Test or what Alexus and Roger like to call the BBB Test!  

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