Talking Narratives: Films. TV shows. Music. Culture

Talking Narratives: Films. TV shows. Music. Culture

Talking Narratives is hosted by Jay and recurring co-host Dru (Andru Morgan), Sebrenia and Greg Bridges. Here we discuss Black films, TV shows, music and culture. We do deep dives and give our honest takes on black culture presented through various media and mediums.

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May 16, 2025 32 mins

Jay and Captain Keith reflect on the life and music of singer, rapper, actress, writer, producer Angie Stone. #angiestone #ripangiestone


Angie Stone was a Grammy-nominated R&B singer and actress who died in a car crash on March 1, 2025, at the age of 63. She gained fame as a member of the hip-hop group The Sequence in the late 1970s and later as a solo R&B artist, known for hits like "Wish I Didn't Miss You". Stone also had...

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Jay and Captain Keith discuss the Oakland’s own D’Wayne Wiggins of Tony Toni Tone. #dwaynewiggins #tonytonitone #oakland


D'Wayne Wiggins is an American singer, guitarist, songwriter, and record producer, most known as a member of the R&B/soul group Tony! Toni! Toné!. The image shows D'Wayne Wiggins holding a guitar. In 2005, Wiggins became the bandleader for the television show Weekends at the D.L., hosted by comedian D. L. Hug...

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May 16, 2025 97 mins

Jay and Dru discuss the movie Sinners written and directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan. #sinners #ryancoogle #sinnersmovie

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Jay and Dru discuss several topics which includes: Tyler Perry, Jamie Foxx, Mike Tyson Legacy and black documentaries.

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The Blade conversation continues with Jay and Dru. #blade #vampire

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Jay and Captain Keith have a discussion about two great MC's who has both made great contributions to hip-hop. R.I.P to MF Doom and the Ecstasy from the Golden age Brooklyn based hip hop group Whodini! MF Doom/Daniel Dumile (July 13, 1971 – October 31, 2020), best known by his stage name MF Doom or simply Doom (both stylized in all caps), was a British-American rapper and record producer. Noted for his intricate wordplay, signature...
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Jay and Captain Keith discuss the musical contributions and passing of a rap pioneer Prince Markie Dee a.k.a Mark Anthony Morales (February 19, 1968 – February 18, 2021) of the group The Fat Boys. Published: February 21, 2021
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Jay and Captain Keith discus the life and art of DMX. #DMX #RIPDMX  Published: April 19, 2021
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Jay and Captain Keith discussion the life and art of two hip hop ICONs, Black Rob and Shock G. A longer version of our conversation can be found on Captain Keith’s podcast Klef signs https://anchor.fm/keith-mckinnon Published: July 22, 2021
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Jay and Captain Keith discuss the life and times of Dave Trugoy the Dove of De La Soul and Phife Dawg. #phifedawg #atribecalledquest #qtip #hiphop #atcq #alishaheedmuhammad #shiphop #rap #midnightmarauders #jarobiwhite #ripphifedawg #tribecalledquest #qtiptheabstract #hiphopmusic #nativetongues #vinyl #jdilla #s #goldenerahiphop #oldschoolhiphop #hiphopculture #thelowendtheory #classichiphop #hiphopclassic #phife #vinylcollection #...

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February 16, 2025 66 mins

Jay and Captain Keith catch up with S.U.N to discuss his latest album/ project For You, Make Radiant Room as well as his past, current and future. S.U.N. (Scientific Universal Noncommercial)Ypsilanti, Michigan S.U.N’s distinguished career has led him to work with both popular mainstream and indie artists from Prince to Bizarre (D- 12). He was listed by the Metro Times/Detroit Weekly as one of several local artists who should be cre...

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Jay and Sebrenia discuss the movie Exhibiting Forgiveness. A Black artist on the path to success is derailed by an unexpected visit from his estranged father, a recovering addict desperate to reconcile.

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Jay and Captain Keith discuss the new Zoe Kravitz debut written and directed film Blink Twice.

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August 10, 2024 122 mins

Jay and Dru catch up on the culture with a discussion ranging from the head nod, Kendrick and Drake beef, blackness, Kamala Harris, politics, religion and labels!

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Jay and Calvin discuss "Soul" music and where did it go and what does it look like today. #soul #soulmusic #music #musicdiscussion   I first learned of Calvin through his youtube channel where he discuss many topics ranging from music to current events to politics! I've been a fan of his for a few years now and it was good to be able to finally have a real conversation with this young brother. He has a lot to say and ...

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Jay and Dru discuss the Netflix Live event Katt Williams: Woke Foke.

Katt Williams: Woke Foke: Telling truths and spilling secrets, comedy legend Katt Williams lets loose in this no-holds-barred stand-up special. #kattwilliams #netflix

Published: June 9, 2024

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Jay and Sebrenia discuss the movie’s American Fiction, The Book Clarence and Origin (contains Spoilers.) We review and discuss the black narratives explored within the three movies. Published: March 8, 2024
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This is part 3 in a 3 part movie discussion. Jay and Sebrenia is the new Ava DuVernay movie Origin. Origin is a 2023 American biographical drama film written and directed by Ava DuVernay. It is based on the life of Isabel Wilkerson, played by Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, as she writes the book Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents. Over the course of the film, Wilkerson travels throughout Germany, India, and the United States to research...
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Jay and Sebrenia have a quick behind the scenes conversation about our upcoming deep dive discussion of the movie Origin directed by Ava DuVernay. Published: March 8, 2024
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Part 2 of a 3 part discussion. Jay and Sebrenia discuss the new movie The Book of Clarence. A down-on-his-luck man struggles to find a better life for his family while fighting to free himself of debt. Captivated by the power and glory of the rising Messiah, he risks everything to carve his own path to a divine life, ultimately discovering that the redemptive power of belief may be his only way out. Published: March 8, 2024
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