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 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 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 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 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.
Thursday Aug 19, 2021
E39 Mind Your Own Uterus!
Thursday Aug 19, 2021
Thursday Aug 19, 2021
G.R.I.T.S. and The City aka Girls Raised in the South's, Drea G and Blackrouge are back with brand new episode "Mind Your Own Uterus" following a dramatic end and cliff hanger to E38, "Is Toxicity on Social Media & TV Fueling Our Anxiety"?
This week the G.R.I.T.S. dissect society's obsession with motherhood, unsolicited opinions involving our uterus from those who don't even have one.... as well as some of the the disparities in medicine, and the ongoing risks for women of color when it comes to child-bearing.
The duo kick it off with the top 10 "bless your heart" or "pour it up' mash up moments of the week pouring up to black businesses, Ivy Park and more.
Stick around as we conclude with this week's southern sound-off topic, where we discuss society's obsession with women being barefoot and pregnant....and its impact on self worth and women's psyche.
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Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
E38 ”Is Toxicity On Social Media & TV Fueling Our Anxiety?”
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Girls Raised in the South and the City...... aka G.R.I.T.S and the City's Drea G and Blackrouge are back with all new episode, "Is Toxicity on Social Media & TV Fueling Our Anxiety?"
This week tempers flare as the G.R.I.T.S. get into the thick of it discussing mental health and well-being, as well as the toxic effects of negative imagery and messaging on social media and TV we intake daily..... leaving listeners shook, bewildered and confused with this week's conclusion.
Catch our top 10 "bless your heart"/ "pour it up' mash up moments of the week, pouring up to Will Smith in his upcoming film, "King Richard" the impending arrival of Malice at the Palace....black owned businesses and more! As well as blessing the heart of DaBaby and all of the fall out caused by his Rolling Loud DEbacle.
Stick around to see things go zero to 100 real quick!!
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