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Brunch, Blaze & BabbleBlack Friday 2025Send us a textFor 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.Let's Get Into It!!
2025-11-2801 minBrunch, Blaze & BabbleShe Said What?!?Send us a textWe discuss the rollercoaster rides emotion that come with romantic-relationship centered reality tv. Let's Get Into It!!
2025-11-211h 10Brunch, Blaze & BabbleNo Skips on JesusSend us a textWe talk about the history of Gospel music and our favorite no-skip Gospel albums.Let's Get Into It!!
2025-11-141h 05Brunch, Blaze & BabbleHere We Go Again!!Send us a textTimes are hard but we will get through this...again.Let's Get Into It!!
2025-11-0759 minBrunch, Blaze & BabbleChiiile Boo!!!Send us a textIt's Halloween and horror movies. It's Alexus's favorite holiday and Roger's least favorite movie genre. This should be interesting. Let's Get Into It!!
2025-10-3155 min2025-10-1001 min2025-10-0400 minBrunch, Blaze & BabbleYou're A Shining StarSend us a textOur 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!Let's Get Into It!!
2025-08-1526 minBrunch, Blaze & BabbleThe Power of Black Boy JoySend us a textWe celebrate the career of Malcolm-Jamal Warner and his impact on how Black men are portrayed on television. Let's Get Into It!!
2025-08-0859 minBrunch, Blaze & BabbleLove On Top (with André Holland)Send us a textWe talk our favorite films about love and we interview the star of the new movie Love, Brooklyn...André Holland.Let's Get Into It!!
2025-08-0146 minBrunch, Blaze & BabbleR&B According to BBBSend us a textLast 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/#respondWell...we have some thoughts. Let's Get Into It!!
2025-07-251h 05Brunch, Blaze & BabbleSuper Hero SummerSend us a textThe 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. Let's Get Into It!!
2025-07-181h 08Brunch, Blaze & BabbleDon't Forget the F.R.I.E.S.Send us a textThe 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. Let's Get Into It!!
2025-07-1455 minBrunch, Blaze & BabbleFilms On FreedomSend us a textIt’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.Let's Get Into It!!
2025-07-0455 minBrunch, Blaze & BabbleQueer Story Survival Kit: All Letters MatterSend us a textThis 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. Let's Get Into It!!
2025-07-041h 07Brunch, Blaze & BabbleQueer Strory Survial Kit: Ladies FirstSend us a textWe 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. Let's Get Into It!!
2025-06-271h 08Brunch, Blaze & BabbleQueer Story Survival Kit: Queer TV DadsSend us a textIn the second edition of our Pride series we take look at the Father figures on TV. Happy Pride Y'all!Let's Get Into It!!
2025-06-1354 minBrunch, Blaze & BabbleQueer Story Survival Kit: Men on Film EditionSend us a textJune 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) Let's Get Into It!!
2025-05-3057 minBrunch, Blaze & BabbleSinners Have Souls TooSend us a textWe 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: 6:08Let's Get Into It!!
2025-05-161h 24Brunch, Blaze & BabbleBlack TV MomsSend us a textWe 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!Let's Get Into It!!
2025-05-0938 minBrunch, Blaze & BabbleWho Makes The Table?Send us a textWe 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?Let's Get Into It!!
2025-04-2555 minBrunch, Blaze & BabbleCue The Theme Song!Send us a textThere 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!Let's Get Into It!!
2025-04-1844 minBrunch, Blaze & BabbleSpring Cleaning PlaylistSend us a textRemember 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.Let's Get Into It!!
2025-04-1140 minBrunch, Blaze & BabbleProblematic Faves: Movie EditionSend us a textDid 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.Let's Get Into It!!
2025-04-0451 minBrunch, Blaze & BabbleWho Made The Potato Salad??Send us a textJust 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 Let's Get Into It!!
2025-03-2852 minBrunch, Blaze & BabbleThe Black and The BowlSend us a textWe take a look at the history of Super Bowl halftime shows and the Black cultural influences that have developed and informed this American pastime. Let's Get Into It!!
2025-03-211h 07Brunch, Blaze & BabbleOscar Worthy???Send us a textWe examine the Oscars, the show, the nominees and the winners. And we are left with one question: Was any of this worth our time?Let's Get Into It!!
2025-03-141h 04Brunch, Blaze & BabbleBlack Ladies LaughingSend us a textWe sit down to talk about all of our favorite Black Women in Comedy.Let's Get Into It!!
2025-02-2132 min2025-02-0702 minBrunch, Blaze & BabbleProblematic Fave: TV EditionSend us a textBrunchers! 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!Let's Get Into It!!
2025-01-3157 minBrunch, Blaze & BabbleThe Grammy Games: Predictions, Perceptions and RealitySend us a textWe are knee deep into awards season, so we are discussing Grammy predictions and measuring expectations. Let's Get Into It!!
2025-01-2459 minBrunch, Blaze & BabbleSesame Street On The StreetSend us a textHey 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? Let's Get Into It!!
2025-01-171h 02Brunch, Blaze & BabbleGoing In On The Golden GlobesSend us a textPeople 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.orgAmerican Black Film Festival- abff.com
2025-01-101h 10Brunch, Blaze & BabbleThe Best Content of 2024Send us a textThis 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. Let's Get Into It!!
2024-12-2747 minBrunch, Blaze & BabbleBlack Magic It’s A Good ThingSend us a textIf 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. Let's Get Into It!!
2024-12-2054 minBrunch, Blaze & BabbleWomen N HipHopSend us a textHey 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. Let's Get Into It!!
2024-12-1330 minBrunch, Blaze & BabbleAmerikkka Y'all Gotta Problem!Send us a textRoger 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. Let's Get Into It!!
2024-12-0644 minBrunch, Blaze & BabbleFamily FavesSend us a textHere 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. Let's Get Into It!!
2024-11-1524 minBrunch, Blaze & BabbleNo Skips AllowedSend us a textAlexus and Roger give you 10 albums you won't need to use that skip icon and 2 problematic faves they can live without. Let's Get Into It!!
2024-11-0834 minBrunch, Blaze & BabbleTricks, Treats and Spooky FeatsSend us a textIt’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 dis...
2024-10-3128 min
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioBrunch, Blaze & Babble: Gurl Whatchu Watchin!?!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 forwardto, and want to go away.
2024-10-1819 minBrunch, Blaze & BabbleHow High Are You?!?Send us a textHey 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!!!Let's Get Into It!!
2024-10-1118 minBrunch, Blaze & BabbleGurl Whatchu Watchin!?!?Send us a textIt’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. Let's Get Into It!!
2024-10-0455 minBrunch, Blaze & BabbleWe're Rooting For Everyone Black!Send us a textThe 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...
2024-09-2849 min
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioBrunch, Blaze & Babble: You Wanna Franchise With That?!?You Wanna Franchise With That?!?Y'all know hosts, Alexus Bertrand and Roger Turner love a good movie or a bunch of good movies, otherwise known asthe Movie Franchise. Alexus and Roger look at the history of movie franchises, while discussing which ones they haveloved, want more of and ones they wish would go away.
2024-09-2004 minBrunch, Blaze & BabbleYou Wanna Franchise With That?!?Send us a textY'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. Let's Get Into It!!
2024-09-2046 minBrunch, Blaze & BabbleBlack in MemoriamSend us a textHosts, 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.Let's Get Into It!!
2024-09-1344 min
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioBrunch, Blaze & Babble: We Need To Talk About TylerWe Need To Talk About TylerTyler 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...
2024-09-1320 minBrunch, Blaze & BabbleWe Need To Talk About TylerSend us a textTyler 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....
2024-09-061h 11Brunch, Blaze & BabbleThe Relevancy of Reality TVSend us a textHosts 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.Let's Get Into It!!
2024-08-3055 min
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioBrunch, Blaze & Babble: Songs of The SummerSongs of The SummerThe 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.
2024-08-3009 min
Brunch, Blaze & BabbleDid It Pass The Rewatch?!? (Bonus)Send us a textWe 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! Let's Get Into It!!
2024-08-2357 minBrunch, Blaze & BabbleSongs of The SummerSend us a textThe 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.Let's Get Into It!!
2024-08-2340 min
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioBrunch, Blaze, & Babble: GaySh!t: A Pride EpisodeIf you're coming off your LGBTQIA+ high because PRIDE month has ended and you're not ready to lower your rainbow flag...well don't(that should be year round anyway). The hosts of Brunch, Blaze and Babble, Roger Turner and Alexus Bertrand will discuss all the movies, tv, and music that celebrate queerness.
2024-07-0559 min
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioBrunch, Blaze & Babble: Army of OneThe hosts of Brunch, Blaze and Babble, Roger Turner and Alexus Bertrand love a good movie. With summer already underway, we talk about one of our favorite genres of movies: action movies. More specifically, "army of one" (usually called "one man army" but a more inclusive title was needed) movies. Action movies in which a singular protagonist, with little to no assistance, takes on insurmountable odds to save the day.In this episode the hosts will discuss each of their top 5 Army of One movies. Alexus and Roger talk about some old movies, some new movies and a...
2024-06-2853 min
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioBrunch, Blaze & Babble: Marvelous Nerd Sh!tMarvelous Nerd Sh!tIt seems as soon as the Marvel Cinematic Universe(MCU) started releasing projects for its phase 4, there was a growing narrative of anti- , misogyny, racism, and phobias downplaying these projects. Recently, those conversations have found their way to the new X-Men 97 series. Join the hosts of Brunch, Blaze & Babble, Roger Turner and Alexus Bertrand as they discuss the hypocrisy and BS of it all and make it clear what Children of the Atomactually stand for.
2024-06-2141 min
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioBrunch, Blaze & Babble: Examining The GapExamining The GapIn 2023, Quinta Brunson seemed to do the impossible by being the first Black woman to win the Emmy for Best Actress in a Comedy series since Isabella Sanford for the Jeffersons in 1981. Join the hosts of Brunch, Blaze & Babble, Roger Turner and Alexus Bertrand as they discuss the 42 year gap between Brunson and Sanford and the incredible Black Actresses that dominated television comedy but not the Emmys during that time.
2024-06-1444 min
Brooklyn Free Speech RadioBrunch, Blaze & Babble: The Beyonce Of It AllThe Beyonce of It AllComing off the tsunami level tidal wave of Renaissance, Cowboy Carter has us holding on tight for a bucking wild ride. Join Brunch Blaze & Babble hosts Roger Turner and Alexus Bertrand as they discuss all the things Beyoncé, Cowboy Carter, Country Music and this album's impact on the future.
2024-06-0756 min