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 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 30, 2023
E49 No Grit, No Glory
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
G.R.I.T.S and the City's hosts, Drea G & Blackrouge are back this week with all new episode, "No Grit, No Glory"
The GRITS get vulnerable this week and detail just how much 'grit' it's taken to survive in New York City throughout the years. As well as some notable trials and tribulations that tested their mettle...and how they triumphed over them. Behind the "grits & glam"....the ladies prove there is always a story to be told.
Tune in this week to laugh and cry as the G.R.I.T.S. keep it a buck, and share tales of young adulthood..And the 'Grit Mentality' they had to adapt in order to survive.
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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 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 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!