G.R.I.T.S. and the City Podcast
Episodes
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 18, 2023
E55 Goodbye GoFundMe; Hello Black Financial Literacy
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
G.R.I.T.S and the City's hosts, Drea G & Blackrouge are back this week in all new eye opening episode discussing the widening wealth gap when it comes to protection planning in the black community. As well as ways we can become more financially empowered in E55's, Goodbye GoFundMe; Hello Black Financial Literacy.
Tune into see who made the G.R.I.T.S. Pour Up Top 5 list...and see who earned a Bless They Heart for committing social blunders.
Catch Drea G breakdown some of the misconceptions about Life Insurance and wealth disparities in our community.
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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.
Do you have a story as well? Send to us up on ig at @gritsandthecitypodcast or email us at gritsandthecitypodcast@gmail.com.
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 09, 2023
E46 Rise of the Machines & Toxic Workplace Teams
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
G.R.I.T.S and the City's hosts, Drea G & Blackrouge are back this week with all new episode, "Rise of the Machines & Toxic Workplace Teams".
This week the G.R.I.T.S. chop it up and discuss toxic workplace teams and environments that are adding to Black America’s anxiety of going back to the Slaveship aka “the office”.
From Lizzo’s tour shamming shenanigans, to discussions around modern technology and microaagressions in the workplace….Listen as the G.R.I.T.S. give helpful hacks on how to circumvent the corporate bullsh*t, and hard pass on all this toxic ish.
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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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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 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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