G.R.I.T.S. and the City Podcast
Episodes
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 Oct 11, 2023
E54 Boosie said Gucci don’t like yall..are these Ads racist?
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
G.R.I.T.S and the City's hosts, Drea G & Blackrouge are back this week with all new episode, "Racism in Ads: Boosie said Gucci don't like yall"
The GRITS kick off this week's discussion going through the history of black targeted advertising.
As we go through the history of blacks ads, we reflect on past ad campaigns with racist undertones and ask ourselves if we personally have ever been influenced by ads.
Overall, this discussion will have you reflecting about how you spend your money and understanding the importance of the Black Dollar.
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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 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 Oct 20, 2021
E43 Dating a Brooklyn Man: Dress Code, Robbery and Occupation
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Check out this week's episode as The Black Rogue interviews a Brooklyn male native, and he discusses what's it's like dating a man from NYC especially the Brooklyn. Listen as we weigh in on hot topics of the week such as, Lizzo shiny see through dress and Meek Mill's album cover. Make sure not to forget to follow and subscribe on social media platforms @gritsandthecitypodcast.
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
E35 Don‘t bully me because I don‘t have PLASTIC SURGERY!
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Tune in to us this week as we go over our top 10 "bless your heart" or "pour it up' moments in the latest news and entertainment. This week we give Safaree and Erica Mena's relationship the biggest 'bless your heart'.
Afterwards, we kick off our southern sound-off topic, as we discuss plastic surgery and tell our own experiences when it comes to body shaming.
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Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
E33 Forgiveness and F*ckery
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
Check out this week's episode as we talk about forgiveness and relationships. Our past family and relationship stories get juicy this episode. How long does it take for you to forgive someone? Is it easy or difficult for you? Visit our social media platforms and weigh in on the discussion.
Catch up on what happen on the Black Rogue's birthday trip and check in with Drea G as she reports on what's happening in NYC.
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Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
E32 Black Music Month: BET Awards and Moments to Remember
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
Check out our top ten moments this past year in music to remember. The Black Rogue and Drea G will not hold back as we "bless the hearts" to artists in drama this past year or "pour it up" to artists having a great year. Listen as we weigh in on moments, such as the Megan and Tory shooting, the No Limit Soldiers documentary and more. Tell us your thoughts as well by visiting our social media pages.
Our Southern Soundoff Topic is centered around the BET Awards, and we will go through the nominees and tell you what we think and how southerners are still at the top of the map with nominations.
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Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
E30 "No Fu@$ing for Free"
Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
Hosts Drea G and Tasha The Black Rogue are back with an all new episode this week, No Fu$ing for Free. Listen to our top ten weekly news moments where we "bless our hearts" or "drink to that."
Check out our Southern Soundoff as we talk about men and money. Listen to us tell what our dating preferences are when it comes to money and dating. You may be surprised. Weigh in on our social platforms on what you could do and couldn't.
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