G.R.I.T.S. and the City Podcast
Episodes
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
E59 G.R.I.T.S. Holiday Tales
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
G.R.I.T.S and the City's hosts, Drea G & Blackrouge are back with an all new episode this week...and tis the season for taking a walk back down memory lane of past holiday seasons prior.
In episode 59, G.R.I.T.S. Holiday Tales, the Southern belles recount stories from past Holiday seasons spent in the city; Discussing everything from holiday party hook ups, festivities in the city, family drama and more.
Tune in to catch who and what made this G.R.I.T.S. top 5 po'up list....and gets the deets on why Jasmine Brown, Johnathan Majors, Meagan Good and more earned a "Bless They Heart" for the week.
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Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
E58 Hate it or Love it- NYC Anniversary
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
G.R.I.T.S and the City's hosts, Drea G & Blackrouge are back with a special episode this week...and they're celebrating the 5th year anniversary of their podcast in episode 58, Hate it or Love it- NYC Anniversary.
This week they hit you with another top 10 list, compiling all the things they love and hate about the city that never sleeps.
Ever considered moving to NYC? Well be sure to tune in as your favorite girls raised in the South and the Big Apple, recount 10 things you ought to know before making that leap of faith!
Tune in this week to hear the ladies Po'Up to Harlemites, Cam'ron and Mase, to T.I.'s affordable housing initiative and more... And on the flip side, see how Diddy Bop, Pardi Fontaine, Coi Leray and too many others to name earned a hearty "Bless ya heart" and a sitcho ass down for the week.
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Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
E57 That’s My Type
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
G.R.I.T.S and the City's hosts, Drea G & Blackrouge are back with all new episode this week...and they're adding another top 10 list this week in E57, That's My Type. They will be giving you their top 10 characteristics in a partner when it comes to dating.
The G.R.I.T.S. may head butt each other when talking about attraction and intelligence in a partner, but with the back and forth banter, you can surely expect entertainment and laughter.
Tune in this week to hear the ladies Po'Up to legends like Missy Elliot and restaurant critic, Keith Lee for shaking up Atlanta. And on the flip side, see how Houston, Texas and others earned a hearty "Bless ya heart"!
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Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
E56 Our First Date List
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
G.R.I.T.S and the City's hosts, Drea G & Blackrouge are back with all new episode this week.....and they're talking their top 10 list. Since folks talking list, the G.R.I.T.S. drop a few gems in E56, Our First Date List.
Get your pens and pads and come get this free game, while the belles give a couple of quick hitters on dope first date experiences they've had. Along with some cool experiences they'd like to enjoy with a potential beau.
Tune in this week to hear the ladies Po'Up to legends like beloved actor, Richard Roundtree, aka, the original Shaft. And on the flip side, see how Dwight Howard, Sexy Redd and others earned a hearty "Bless ya heart".....and a sitcho ass down for the week!
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Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
E53 Good Music & Melanin
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
G.R.I.T.S and the City's hosts, Drea G & Blackrouge are back this week in all new episode. And ayyyyye, Issa party issa party issa partyyyy as we toast it up to all things melanated n music, and rank our top concert experiential vibes as well as the artists that entertained the childreeeen in new episode, Good Music & Melanin.
The GRITS kick off this week's discussion in laughter, blessing the hearts of a few unfortunate folks...Then rounding it off with our favorite concert and festival moments. From Beyonce's Summer Renaissance takeover to Lola Brooke's fire performance on Future's set at the Barclays, or Usher's takeover at the Roots Picnic. See who made our cut and why.
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Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
E51 Please Respect My Boundaries
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
G.R.I.T.S and the City's hosts, Drea G & Blackrouge are back this week with all new episode, "Please Respect My Boundaries"
The GRITS kick off this week's discussion, talking about the importance of setting healthy personal boundaries in our lives...with people, places and things.
From romantic relationships to familial ones, the G.R.I.T.S. examine their own past stories of establishing boundaries in friendships, workplace relations and more.
Tune in this week to laugh at our Bless Your Hearts and get informed on our Southern Soundoff topic.
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
E48 RIP Kevin Samuels & All Male Led Podcasts
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
G.R.I.T.S and the City's hosts, Drea G & Blackrouge are back this week with all new episode, "RIP Kevin Samuels & All Male Led Podcasts."
This week, the G.R.I.T.S. chop it up and discuss the buying power of black women and how that has led to male podcasts using black women to make profit.
We throw a little shade on the current podcasters as we speak about the same subjects they talk about daily which include: Feminine vs Masculine Energy, Paying for Dates and Gender Roles.
Not only are we sick of men approaching us with these topics, but we sure you are tired of these subjects as well. We give a few funny dating storytimes and chat it up about the history of the black family.
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Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
E47 50 years of Hip Hop..but Da South got something to say
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
G.R.I.T.S and the City's hosts, Drea G & Blackrouge are back this week with all new episode, "50 years of Hip Hop..but Da South got something to say".
This week, the G.R.I.T.S. chop it up and discuss the evolution of southern hip-hop throughout the decades. After celebrating 50 years of hip-hop at a Brooklyn block party, we noticed Da South was left out of the celebration. We discuss the block party, our experiences with NYC hip-hop, and we give our top 5 all-time favorite rap artists as we reminisce when we first fell in love with hip-hop.
Not only do we discuss hip-hop, we also speak on current events that are trending, such as Tory Lanez prison sentencing and Alabama's brawl and leave the G.R.I.T.S. gem. "Don't Knuck, if you aren't prepared to get Bucked".
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Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
E45 Attached & Attacked
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
G.R.I.T.S and the City's Drea G and Blackrouge are back with an all new episode, 'Attached & Attacked'. This week the G.R.I.T.S. go deep with discussing the four different attachment styles.
While we've learned everything about the way different human exhibits their "love languages"....this week the ladies explore the different ways we naturally respond and react to the various relationships in our life, and explore Attachment style theory.
As well as the importance of knowing your unique attachment style.... in effort to become more self-aware and build healthier long-term partnerships.
Catch the Texas twosome dropping gems in this week's episode. Stream, share and subscribe!
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
E44 Back 2 The Concrete Jungle: To Leave or Not to Leave NYC?
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
After a year and a half hiatus....G.R.I.T.S and the City's Drea G and Blackrouge are back with an all new episode and season filled with plenty gritty shenanigans...Well worth the wait.
The Texas twosome catch listeners up on life in NYC post pandemic....all the in between and their futures in the concrete jungle. From travels across the high seas..international love affairs gone wrong...to pondering whats next outside of NYC. The ladies are back and nothing is off limits.
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