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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.

Discussing MLB playoffs, NFL, and WNBA Finals

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 Examining Th eGap. We are going to do a deep dive into the "dramedy proble...

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Composer, harpist, and multi-instrumentalist Zeena Parkins and the projects Phantom Orchard with electronic  percussion artist Ikue Mori and a duo with electronic sound artist Laetitia Sonami. Alongside excerpts from performances at Roulette, Parkins discusses process, technique, and history. Parkins returns to Roulette on Oct. 24 2024 with Ikue Mori and their Phantom Orchard project. https://roul...

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 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.

We Need To Talk About Tyler 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 d...

Talking about what going on in the world of sports. 

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The Relevancy of Reality TV The hosts of Brunch, Blaze and Babble take a look at the history, impact, and influence of reality tv. Alexus and Roger will share a few of their favorites and some you should check out.

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Bassist, composer, and activist Luke Stewart is best known as an accomplished jazz musician, but he is also an innovator of techniques incorporating feedback as an extension of his sound. This edition features Stewart's commentary on his musical trajectory as well as the role of liberation politics in music. With excerpts from the Feedback Ensemble with cellist Leila Bordreuil, and the composition...

Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton discusses the two Netflix movies, "The Deliverance" and "Black Barbie".

Songs of The Summer 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.

Interview with Artist. 

Interview with Artist

Interview with Artist. 

Interviews with Artist. 

Improvisers John Zorn (alto sax, game calls) and Michihiro Sato (shamisen, three-stringed banjo-like instrument) in a 1985 performance at Roulette. Rescued from a reel-to-reel tape and documenting an early chapter in the downtown improv scene, the concert came shortly after the release of the duo's album Ganru Island, since re-released on Tzadik Records.

The Love of Our Community Speaks: Real Talks, Real Solutions talks about topics that concern one and all...

The Love of Our Community Speaks: Real Talks, Real Solutions talks about topics that concern one and all...

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Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton discusses the 1977 classic film "Greased Lightning" with Glenn Gilliam, sports historian and Director of Strategic Partnerships for the Althea Film Project. This film is the story of Wendell Scott, the first African American race car driver to win at NASCAR. The movie stars Richard Pryor, Pam Grier, Cleavon Little and Beau Bridges. https://www.instagram.com/...

The Love of Our Community Speaks: Real Talks, Real Solutions talks about topics that concern one and all...

The Love of Our Community Speaks: Real Talks, Real Solutions talks about topics that concern one and all...