G.R.I.T.S. and the City Podcast
Girls Raised in the South and the City Podcast-- A Southern bred and East Coast fed duo living in NYC, Drea G and Tasha ’The Black Rogue’ give their ’straight up no chaser’ views on big city living, entertainment, careers, dating, adulthood and more
Episodes
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
E50 Black Femicide
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
G.R.I.T.S and the City's hosts, Drea G & Blackrouge are back this week with all new episode, "Black Femicide"
The GRITS discuss a touchy topic plaguing our community this week -Black Femicide. As we go over statistics of violence in our communities, we share personal stories of domestic violence and we ask ourselves what has caused "black femicide" and who is protecting the black woman?
Tune in this week to laugh at our Bless Your Hearts and get informed on our Southern Soundoff topic.
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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!
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 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 Sep 15, 2021
E42 Untold NYC Dating Stories of G.R.I.TS.
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
With Drea G on vacation, check out this week's episode as The Black Rogue chats with guest co-host Christal about their experiences dating in NYC vs The South.
Hear funny and emotional stories from us this week as we tell you our worst and best dating experiences. Weigh in with your experiences by commenting on our Facebook and IG.
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
E41 ‘Ride or Die?‘
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
G.R.I.T.S and the City's Drea G and Blackrouge are back with episode 41, discussing the topic of 'Ride or Die?' And just how far they are willing to go for friends and fam they cut for the most....As well as how they respond when that love and loyalty is not returned.
Tune in to catch the top 10 "bless your heart" or "pour it up" mash up moments from the week's shenanigans... And stick around for the #SouthernSoundOff where the G.R.I.T.S. discuss love, loyalty and betrayal they experienced first hand.... as well as some other questionable situations they witnessed that warranted a collective side-eye.
Find out what's tea!
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