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  • E60 Heart of the City
    2024/03/27

    Settle in for an exhilarating journey with hosts Drea G and the Black Rogue in their latest episode, E60 Heart of the City. Back from winter break, the ladies delve into their turbulent yet exciting lives in New York City, and all the happenings around the city since being back.

    Experience nightlife in the Big Apple, as they unravel intoxicating tales of chance encounters, emotional rollercoasters, and unexpected dating adventures. Despite the foray into the whirlwind world of dating, there's a grain of wisdom in every surprising turn.

    The hosts keep things fun and enlightening by parsing their visions for the future, while offering fresh perspectives on relationships, heartbreak, friendships, and the complex world of entertainment. Their candid take on topics such as financial literacy and the importance of fostering platonic bonds is infused with relatability and engaging banter.

    Join the discussion on urgent societal issues. From the spiraling crime rates in the Big Apple to the growing unease due to migration's impact on housing—nothing is off the table. The hosts analyze these situations with a keen eye, sparking insightful debates and considerations about today's society – all served with a mandatory sprinkle of lively banter.

    Finally, don't miss out on their engrossing conversation about turbulence in the entertainment industry in this week's Pour Up and Bless Ya Heart segment. Where the Grits call Drake, Jalen Green, Diddy and others down to the pulpit for a few flagrant offenses. The gritty interpretation of sensitive affairs promises an intriguing perspective on the industry's most concerning issues.

    Tune in via Apple Podcast, Spotify, SoundCloud, Podbean, and Youtube for an uncensored, profound conversation spiced up with authenticity, hilarity, and a sense of camaraderie.

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    57 分
  • E59 G.R.I.T.S. Holiday Tales
    2023/12/13

    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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    1 時間 7 分
  • E58 Hate it or Love it- NYC Anniversary
    2023/11/22

    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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    1 時間 39 分
  • E57 That’s My Type
    2023/11/08

    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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    1 時間 21 分
  • E56 Our First Date List
    2023/11/01

    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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    1 時間 12 分
  • E55 Goodbye GoFundMe; Hello Black Financial Literacy
    2023/10/18

    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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    1 時間 32 分
  • E54 Boosie said Gucci don’t like yall..are these Ads racist?
    2023/10/11

    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.

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    1 時間 20 分
  • E53 Good Music & Melanin
    2023/10/04

    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.

    Visit and follow us on Social media @gritsandthecitypodcast to watch the exclusive behind the scenes footage of us G.R.I.T.S. on the scene.

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    1 時間 4 分